2018 November COLONY Magazine

CITY REVIEWS TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
local vets provide funeral honors
A Chat with Mayor-elect moreno
downtown hosts annual taco day
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CITY PLANS TO TAME DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC
STUDY SIGNALS CITY INTENT TO REDUCE TRAFFIC LANES ALONG EL CAMINO REAL
AND BUILD DIAGONAL PARKING FOR A MORE PARKABLE AND WALKABLE DOWNTOWN
VETS PROVIDE MILITARY
FUNERAL HONORS
ATASCADERO VETS MEET AT ATOWN DINER
DEPARTMENTS
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SOMETHING WORTH READING
06 Publisher’s Letter
ROUND TOWN
08 Colony Buzz
10 Santa Margarita: Small Town, Big Heart
12 Pope X 3: Thankful Trees
13 Echo: North SLO County’s Homeless Shelter
COLONY PEOPLE
14 A Chat with Mayor-Elect Heather Moreno
MORE FEATURES
20 Downtown Hosts Taco Day on Traffic Way
21 Neighbors in Need: Giving Season
BUSINESS
24 Business Spotlight: Diane Cassidy, Amdal
Transport Services, and A Beautiful Face
TENT CITY
25 Performing Arts: Wine Country Theatre
presents Next To Normal
26 Nonprofit Spotlight: CASA, Court Appointed
Special Advocates
27 The Importance of Agricultural Education
by Dr. James Brescia, Ed.D
28 Birth of Atascadero
by Atascadero Historical Society
COLONY TASTE
29 Celebrate Cinnamon, by Lori Foster
EVENTS
30 Activity & Event Guide
31 Veteran’s Day Services in the North County
LAST WORD
34 Nutcracker Ballet Returns to Templeton
34 AARP Card Club Plays Three Times Weekly
ON THE COVER
Faces of Freedom Veteran’s Memorial
Photo by Nicholas Mattson
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I HEAR AMERICA SINGING
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and
strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off
work, The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand
singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as
he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning,
or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or
of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young
fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! It is a favorite of mine, and it was
an honor to enjoy breakfast with David Kudija and Elizabeth
Schumann, board members of Thanksgiving for Paso Robles —
now entering its 34th year, it serves a free Thanksgiving meal to nearly
1,000 people including deliveries — breaking “giving season” wide open.
Giving, sharing, and preparing for the coldest and darkest time of
the year was a way of life, and an important means of survival in many
communities around the world through the previous millennia. We are
now in an age of fiber optic speeds, Amazon retail, and artificial moons,
but our important festivals from ages past — making their way through
a few costume changes along the way — still remind us how much we
need each other and give us the opportunity to share and share alike.
We share a special community. Our October parades and festivals are
a showcase of what makes our home unique — Pioneer Day in Paso
Robles, and Colony Days in Atascadero. As with all homes, it is more
precious when they are shared with friends and family. As we wind
down the year and think about all the people who made a difference in
our lives, planning the purchase or creation of gifts and meals, remember
to also protect and serve our home by participating in democracy,
charitable work, and donating to worthy causes.
Shopping local is also a powerful way to keep our community strong.
When you shop local, including advertising in locally-owned publications,
around 30 percent more of your money stays in the community.
That is a big bonus at the end of the year! Check out our Holiday Gift
Guide before you make that Amazon purchase! At the end of the day,
the more we share locally, the more wealthy we become as a community.
That means more to share with our favorite local nonprofit or house of
worship! Imagine 30 percent more food at Loaves & Fishes, 30 percent
more Toys for Tots or Coats for Kids! What goes around comes around.
Any way you slice it, every month of the year, when you buy local,
or pay your local bills, remember that it means more for your home
community and that is a gift that keeps on giving all year long!
Please enjoy this issue of COLONY Magazine.
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ROUND TOWN
Coats for Kids
Warms Up the
Holidays!
By Barbie Butz
It may still be warm, but the Coats for Kids committee
is gearing up for the Christmas distribution in December.
We need new and gently used coats, jackets,
sweaters and sweatshirts for children and adults to be distributed
to families in need here in North SLO County.
On December 12th Coats for Kids will partner with
Atascadero Loaves and Fishes, Kiwanis, Toys for Tots and
Salvation Army during the Loaves and Fishes Christmas
Project at the National Guard Armory in Atascadero.
We will partner with Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles,
Toys for Tots and Salvation Army at the Paso Robles
Event Center for “A Day of Giving” on December 15th.
Based on last year’s statistics and combining both distributions,
Coats for Kids will serve over 800 families, or
approximately 4,000 individuals in North SLO County.
Between the two events we serve those in need from
San Miguel to Santa Margarita and all outlying areas of
the north county with a warm item to wear.
Please check your closets for gently used coats or jackets
that you or your children are no longer wearing. Take
them to any North SLO County cleaners and they will
clean them at no charge. A committee member will pick
them up. It’s as simple as that!
If you want to purchase a new item, please purchase for
a child from toddler through grade six. Drop-off boxes
will soon be visible in some locations around the area, otherwise
you can take new items to the cleaners, but mark
item “NEW.” A committee member will get those, too.
For more information visit our Facebook page, visit the
website at coats-for-kids.net, or call Barbie at 805-461-
1234. Thanks for your support!
Glenn’s Rental & Repair
Celebrates 50 Years of Business in Atascadero
Named 2018 Business of the Year
Earns Honda Platinum Leadership Award
One of Atascadero’s oldest still-operating
businesses, Glenn’s
Rental & Repair — which celebrated
it’s 50th anniversary this year and
was also named the Atascadero Chamber
of Commerce Business of the Year
2018 — has joined the elite ranks of
Honda dealers that have
received the company’s
highest award for environmental
sustainability.
Glenn’s Repair & Rental
is one of only four other
Honda dealerships nationwide
to receive the company’s
Platinum Environmental
Leadership Award
and one of only two power
tool dealerships. The other
two platinum award-winners
are car dealerships located
in big cities, making
Glenn’s Repair & Rental the only small
town business to have received the honor.
In order to receive the award, the business
had to reduce its resource consumption
by 50 percent, owner Geoff Auslen
said. Auslen started working toward the
goal after learning about the award at a
Honda convention in Las Vegas a year
ago. Since then, the business has installed
Geoff Auslen
Photo by Luke Phillips
By Luke Phillips
solar panels, installed new lighter-colored
roof that reflects heat to cut down on
cooling bills, new LED lighting, upped
its recycling game and cut its water consumption,
all reflected on its monthly
utility bills and verified by Honda.
“It’s a tough bar,” Auslen said. “It’s
their highest award. It’s pretty
awesome, nobody else can say
that. We’ve done a lot in the
past five years here to change
the dynamics of the business.”
“It’s a win-win,” said Ausen’s
wife Kate. “It’s good for
us, it’s good for the environment,
it saves money and the
customers appreciate that
we’re becoming more and
more sustainable.”
Geoff and Kate recently
received a plaque commemorating
their achievement
from a Honda corporate representative
with Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley
in attendance to give his congratulations.
“We overachieve a little bit,” Auslen
said. “We actually did every single educational
module that Honda offered in
the power equipment world. We like to
kind of set the bar a little high. It makes
a difference.”
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ROUND TOWN | SANTA MARGARITA
Raising the Roof
for Local Seniors
It’s fall in Santa Margarita —
there’s that wonderful crispness
in the air, the leaves are
turning colors and beginning
to drop, creating a protective blanket
over the earth.
It’s the time when we turn our
thoughts inward to home, friendship,
family and hot meals. These
very same comforts are promoted
and provided for our local seniors
year round at the Santa Margarita
Senior Center through the
Santa Margarita Area Senior
Citizens Club (SMASC) and
The Meals That Connect Senior
Nutrition Program of San Luis
Obispo County.
Senior citizens are cherished
in our community and both the
Senior Citizen Club and The
Meals That Connect program
By Simone Smith
help to keep our seniors active
and involved. The SMASC has fun
monthly membership meetings
with themed potluck events and
activities every second Tuesday of
the month at 11:30 a.m. Examples
of past themes include last
month’s Halloween potluck where
members were encouraged to dress
up in costumes while playing an
exciting round of bingo following
lunch, and September’s sock-hop
which included old-time cars, pizza,
milkshakes, and 40’s 50’s or 60’s
clothing. The Meals That Connect
program is a nonprofit organization
that serves nutritional hot
lunches to more than 1,800 seniors
in community dining rooms
throughout SLO County every
weekday. Their mission is to “enhance
the health, reduce isolation,
and increase socialization of SLO
County residents who are 60-plus
years of age.” But a leaky roof and
October’s threat of rain nearly
halted everyone’s good times
and hot meals.
Time was short but the news
soon spread through town where
enthusiastic community members
and business owners rallied to the
cause. A large and very successful
fundraising event called Raising
the Roof was put on at Ancient
Peaks’ Oyster Ridge barn on June
24. This fun-filled evening included
a delicious meal prepared by
The Range, music by the always
entertaining Monty Mills and The
Lucky Horseshoe Band, as well as
silent and live auctions. Many of
our seniors were in attendance
including 104-year-old Henry
Barba, Herold Low (99) and his
wife, Ginny (95), as well as most of
Santa Margarita’s other residents
who danced the night away while
giving generously.
The total money raised by this
event was in excess of the needed
$11,000 goal and we are happy to
report that the new roof is completed
and the good times and
hot meals continued to enhance
the lives of our cherished seniors
as the early October rains fell.
Santa Margarita Senior Center
is located at 22210 H Street in
Santa Margarita.
For information on The Meals
That Connect program, call Dave
at 805-438-5854 or visit mealsthat
connect.or or facebook.com/Santa-
Margarita-Area-Senior-Citizens-
Club-1585031628428816
Upcoming gatherings
in Santa Margarita
for November:
• Saturday, November 3 from 10
a.m to 4 p.m. Game day at Santa
Margarita Library.
• November 17, 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Native American
Crafting at the SM Library.
November 17, 5:30 p.m. Santa
Margarita Community Church’s
annual free “Community Thanksgiving
Dinner” held at the Santa
Margarita Elementary School.
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ROUND TOWN
Thankful
By Sarah Pope
TREES
Thanksgiving is fun and delicious...
once it’s actually
happening right in front
of you. Admit it, getting to that
amazing moment when you finally
get to sit at your picture-perfect
dining room table surrounded
by your favorite foods and your
closest family and friends can be
a bit overwhelming.
Don’t tell anyone, but I have
been privileged to be a guest and
not a host (yet), but to only to be
in charge of keeping the kids entertained
and out of the kitchen.
Since the majority are mine! This
can be quite the job on its own! As
you know, I’m a lover of fun finger
foods and do-it-yourself crafts, so
there couldn’t be a more perfect
person for the job.
I do have to say, the comical
Thanksgiving Mad-Libs I stumbled
upon on Pinterest were quite
a hit last year. For those of you who
haven’t had the pleasure, Mad-Libs
are a template word game where
one player will ask another or a
group for an “adjective” or “plural
noun” for the blanks in a story. My
oldest had the family rolling (literally,
from too much turkey) in
laughter. “I smell the hairy turkey
cooking in the oven, as I sit here,
talking about toenails with my
cousin. All this lumpy food is calling
my name, but I’m stuck playing
this lame word game.”
Not only is Thanksgiving a time
for turkey and pumpkin pie, it’s
also a time to be grateful for what
we have. It’s essential that the kids
realize it’s more than a HUGE
meal, a playdate with cousins and
lots of desserts. A thankful tree has
been a creative way of capturing
their mindset each year and to get
them thinking about the things for
which they are most thankful.
First, send the kids outside on a
scavenger hunt to collect a few long
tree branches and some beautiful
fall leaves. Things will get messy,
so I suggest setting up a craft table
outside if the weather allows. Welcome
them to jazz up their branches
with glitter and paint. Once they
are dry, place them into a vase.
Next, have them use their leaves
to trace onto colorful construction
paper or cardstock, then cut them
out. With a hole punch and some
yarn, make your leaves “hangable,’
so they can be placed onto
the branches. Your kids will love
and appreciate this meaningful
responsibility each Thanksgiving.
Place a uniquely-designed leaf at
each place setting for your guest
to see and use. Hang and enjoy
reading what others are most
thankful for too!
I wish you and your family a
November full of new and old traditions!
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ROUND TOWN
Photos by Heather Young
El Camino Homeless Organization provides residents a path to success
By Heather Young
The El Camino Homeless Organization
is in the business of helping people
help themselves into permanent housing.
The organization has been in existence since
2001, started by Atascadero residents Mike and
Charlotte Byrne.
When it first started, the shelter rotated locations
each month until finding a year-round home at the
First Baptist Church. Several years ago, the nonprofit
had the opportunity to purchase the church
when the building went up for sale. Since buying
that building, ECHO staff, residents, and volunteers
have been working to make the shelter more than
just a place to spend the night.
“Even though we are a shelter, we provide a home,
a home environment,” ECHO CEO and President
Wendy Lewis said. “It just happens to be home for
50 people.”
Every night at 4:30 p.m., ECHO opens its doors
to serve dinner to an average of 80 people.
“In the evening, we offer a meal to anyone
who is hungry,” Lewis said. “It’s kind of a way to
show we care.”
Lewis added that some people partake in the free
meal as a way to prevent homelessness because they
are low-income and have a choice between buying
food or paying a bill. Those who come for the meal
only have to sign in, no one has to prove anything.
For those who want to stay in the shelter, they
meet with a caseworker to see if they would be a
good fit for ECHO’s program.
“The case manager determines if they are a
fit for our program,” Lewis said. “They have to
drug- and alcohol-free and be ready to a do a lot
of hard work.”
If the person is a fit for the program and there is
an open bed, he or she meets with the caseworker
again to set a plan. Lewis said that new residents
are given five days to settle in and catch up on sleep
before jumping into the plan.
“[The caseworkers] really try to fit the needs of
that person,” Lewis said about the plan that is put
together for each person, adding that each person
and situation is unique, so each plan is as well.
The ultimate goal of the program, Lewis said, is to
get each person into permanent housing. For some
people that includes getting a job, staying drug- or
alcohol-free, getting higher paying work or just getting
back on their feet after a crisis.
In the first nine months of 2018, Lewis said that
95 people successfully graduated from the program.
The program lasts 90 days, but each person or family
group can get up to three one-month extensions.
The nonprofit relies on donations from individuals,
other nonprofits and businesses to allow them
to help even more people. To find out how you can
help, go to echoshelter.org.
STEP ONE – A NEW BEGINNING
Being homeless is terrifying and exhausting.
ECHO volunteers and staff enable homeless
individuals and families to feel safe and secure.
They are treated with dignity and respect.
ECHO’s policies are reviewed, including
zero tolerance for alcohol and substance
abuse. ECHO clients must agree to follow
policies at all times.
STEP TWO – WORK THE PLAN
Within five days of entering the shelter, clients
are assigned a case manager who helps
identify core issues for their homelessness.
ECHO case managers understand what resources
are available in the county and they
help clients develop an action plan to become
housed. Case managers advocate for
clients with the Veteran’s and Social Security
Administrations. They also assist clients
with employment counseling, transportation,
clothing and other needs.
STEP THREE – SUCCESS
Of those who work their case management
program, 70 percent of ECHO clients have
found housing within 90 days.* If clients are
adhering to their plan, but need more time,
they may stay longer at ECHO.
*Based on data analysis from January – June 2014
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COLONY PEOPLE
Meet your next Mayor
Heather Moreno Talks
About the Job, Priorities,
Weight Loss, and Tamales.
A
month before the election,
Heather Moreno spotted
one of her campaign signs
planted near City Hall and pointed.
“Vote for that woman,” she joked.
“I hear she’s a good one.”
Of course, she didn’t need to
lobby: As the only candidate in
Atascadero’s mayoral race, victory
was assured.
We sat down with the next mayor,
who is also a professional weightloss
coach, at the Sunken Gardens
for a lighthearted conversation about
her new job, weight loss and tamales.
How does it sound —
Mayor Moreno?
It’s exciting, and it’s quite an
honor. It’s a big job, and I feel really
prepared for it.
Did you think when you
moved here that... when
did you move here?
2004, and the answer is no. I never
had political aspirations. We are
in such an upward trajectory. In my
two and a half years on the Planning
Commission and six years on
the Council, I built a lot of relationships.
And that is critical to keeping
all of this moving in that forward
direction — continuing to bring
more investment to Atascadero and
the things we want.
Will you talk to other
mayors around — is there
a mayor's club?
There is a mayors’ meeting that
happens once a month, addressing
issues that affect us regionally. It’s an
opportunity to share best practices
and be able to collaborate.
What would you like your
first priority to be?
Atascadero is a great place to live.
It’s becoming a better place to shop
and eat. But it also needs to be a better
place to work. We need head-ofhousehold
jobs here.
What are you most
excited about that's
happening?
If I had one thing maybe it’s La
Plaza (future commercial/retail development)
because that has been
a need for so long. But it’s hard to
pick any one thing. It’s just all of
it coming together. City Hall, getting
back in there five years ago.
The reason we were able to do the
footbridge — that was leftover redevelopment
funds because we came
in under budget on City Hall. We
have more investment coming into
our town than we had before. We’re
making easier for businesses to
do business here.
You were a CPA for a long
time.
I’m still licensed.
Did you decide you didn't
want to do that anymore
— that you hate numbers?
No, I love numbers. I know numbers.
I’m good at numbers. It was my
last semester of studying for my accounting
degree, and I was taking an
upper division GE course on nutrition
and drugs. I had been interested
in health and fitness, and I thought,
“Oh, I should have done something
like this.” It was just an interest of
mine that grew over time.
The personal training thing morphed,
and now what I do is one-onone
coaching.
What's the biggest
misperception we have
about weight loss?
I think the biggest myth about
losing weight is that you don’t enjoy
it — that you have to deprive yourself
and be miserable. That’s just
not true.
What should
you do the most?
One of the best things you can
do is ask, “Am I hungry?” before you
eat. We eat for all sorts of reasons
that have nothing to do with physical
hunger. And make sure you are
eating what you enjoy.
So I can have tamales
and still be OK?
I like tamales, and I’m OK. We
don’t want to discourage anyone
from tamales.
What's your favorite
place in Atascadero?
The Three Bridges Trail is awesome.
You get to the top and you
have that view of Atascadero. I’m
excited about Joy Park. Parents for
Joy came to us five years ago on the
Council and said we need an all-inclusive
playground, and as a Council
we said, “Yeah, we think that’s a
great idea,” so we set aside the space
at Colony Park and gave that to
them and earlier this year and gave
them $500,000 in impact fees.
Who's idea was the giant
wreath (on City Hall)?
Usually we do the tree lighting.
And we lost the one Deodor cedar
last year. The other trees are just
stressed, and putting lights on them
is stressful. So last year we decided,
let’s do the wreath. Because we still
wanted to have the lighting and be
festive for the holidays.
That was an impressive
wreath.
It was gigantic, wasn’t it?
Publisher’s Note: We thank Mayor-elect
Heather Moreno for sitting
down with us for the Q&A. While Mrs.
Moreno is unopposed and scheduled
for installation, there are many
candidates and issues on the ballot
that need your vote, for and against.
Exercise your voice by making it to
the polls on Tuesday, November 6.
Do your research, and look into the
issues and candidates from all angles
wherever possible. Thank you for being
part of our Constitutional fabric.
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A Few Good Men Carry on Tradition
Central Coast Leatherneck Honor Guard Provides Full Military Funeral Honors
Special to COLONY Magazine
On most any Tuesday, between 8 and 9
a.m. at A-Town Diner in the City of
Atascadero, you will find a group of
Marine veterans gathered around the round
table in the middle of the dining area. They
may just look like a group of senior citizens,
talking about their grandkids, the cost of living
and casually solving local and national problems
over a cup of coffee.
They have been going to the same cafe so
long, they don’t need a menu, they just tell the
waitress “I will have the usual,” this is good because
most of them can’t remember what the
usual was. So it’s like being back in the military
again, eat what you’re served as long as the coffee
keeps coming.
In 1999, the federal government asked for
assistance in honoring veteran funerals, and
at the San Luis Obispo Old Mission Church
some of the veterans that meet each week at
the A-Town Diner rendered their first Military
Funeral Honors Ceremony for a fellow veteran.
Because of the continued request from local
families, the Central Coast Leatherneck Honor
Guard a non-profit organization was created.
All of these local veterans, besides proudly
serving our country during WWII, the Korean
War, Vietnam War, and later, continue to
serve their country and their fellow veterans, by
rendering Full Military Funeral Honors Ceremonies
at veterans funeral.
Three Rifle Volley Salute
This is the oldest of the customs of a Military
Funeral Honors Ceremonies. The custom was
originated for American soldiers during the
Revolutionary War when each Army would
stop the fighting so that the wounded and dead
could be cared for or buried. Once the dead had
been buried, each side would fire a three rifle
volley salute over their graves. This let the other
side know that they were ready to resume the
fighting. Following the Civil War, the custom
of firing a Three Rifle Volley Salute at active
duty military funerals was extended to veterans
that had honorably served their country.
Playing of Taps
“Taps” is an American Bugle Call, composed
by the Union General Daniel Butterfield
while camped at Harrison’s Landing Virginia
in 1862. “Taps” replaced the earlier bugle call
“Tattoo” that was thought to be too formal. The
new bugle call became known as “Taps” because
it could be tapped out on a drum in the absence
of a bugler.
Within a year, both the North and the South
Army’s were playing “Taps” at the burial of
their soldiers. In 1864, “Taps” was adopted by
the Army as the officially bugle call to be played
at Military funerals and at day’s end on military
bases to signal “lights out.”
Holding the Flag for Taps
At the funeral of a veteran when “Taps” is
played, the flag that has covered the casket will
be raised and held open. All military members
at the funeral (except the bugler and military
personnel holding the flag) will render a hand
salute until the playing of “Taps” is completed.
This is also done at memorial services where
there is no casket.
The Folding of the Burial Flag
The Flag will be folded into a triangular shape
with only the blue field with stars showing. The
shape of the flag when completely folded takes
on the appearance of a cocked hat, reminding us
of the hats worn by the soldiers, sailors and marines
that served under General George Washington
and Captain John Paul Jones during the
Revolutionary War. These men fought to preserve
for us the rights, privileges and freedoms
that we all enjoy today.
Care by all members of the Folding Detail
is of the utmost importance to make sure the
burial flag is correctly folded, because this will
be the last time that this flag will ever be folded.
Shape of the Folded Flag
This triangular shape has always been the
traditional way that burial flags for U.S. military
personnel have been folded.
Presenting the Flag
The flag is then presented to the next of
kin, or other appropriate family member as a
keepsake, using the words “Please accept this
flag from a grateful nation, the President of
the United States, and Secretary of [Branch of
Service for the veteran] for your loved one’s
service to the United States of America. After
the burial flag has been presented at a veterans
funeral or memorial it should never be opened
or flown again or displayed in any way other
than in the triangular shape in which it was
presented to the family of the veteran.
Collection of Three Spent Casings
One of Rifle Firing Detail members will
collect three spent casings following the Rifle
Volley Salute. These casings will be placed in
a small black bag and given to the next of kin.
With the following wording “Keep these pieces
of brass, together with our Nations Flag. As
you remember and memorialize your loved one
finial military formation and their service to
our country. They stand for Honor, Courage &
Commitment, the three main character traits
embodied in every true American patriot.”
Playing Military Branch Song
At the conclusion of the Military Honor
Ceremony the musicians will play the Song of
the Veterans Branch of Military service.
Central Coast Leatherneck Honor Guard
The Central Coast Leatherneck Honor
Guard organization is looking for a few proud
Marines to continue its mission of rendering
Full Military Funeral Honors for the deserving
veterans of the San Luis Obispo area.
For more info regarding the Central Coast
Leatherneck Honor Guard, go to leatherneckhonorguard.org,
or stop by the A-Town Diner on any
Tuesday between 8 and 9 a.m.
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Unique Boutiques & Great Gift Ideas
Shop local this holiday season, and get what you need right here at home. Our Holiday Gift Guide businesses want to see you soon!
815 12th St., Paso
(805) 296 3833
Chic Boutique for Babes and Babies Women’s & Baby Clothing, Jewelry, Home Decor
f a r r o n e l i z a b e t h
FINE JEWELRY
5955 Entrada Ave.
(805) 464-7977
Atascadero, CA 93422 farronelizabeth.com
1224 Pine Street, Paso Robles • (805)238-2231
Hope
Chest
Emporium
Old Ranch,
Antique &
Local Goods
Finer Home Decor & Year Round Holidays
831 13th Street, Paso Robles 805-369-2829
Our community is filled with
Unique Boutique shops with Great Gift Ideas.
Our locally-owned shops are ready to make your holidays the best
ever with hometown love and warmth.
Read more about our Holiday Gift Guide shops on the next page.
CONTEST: Collect a business card from each shop, take a picture of all 9 cards
together by Nov. 20 and email to publisher@pasomagazine.com, or post to our
Facebook Page for a chance to win a $200 Gift Card to the shop of your choice!
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Bijou on the Park — Paso Robles
815 12th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 296-3833 • bijouonthepark.com
• The woman who wants to look like herself
and not the masses
• Explore swoon-worthy clothing, ridiculously
cute baby items and chic home accessories
• Get lost in our store, soak in the beautifully
curated merchandise
• Mention this ad for 15% off one item!
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10am - 6pm | Friday-Saturday 10am - 7pm
Bella Jule — Paso Robles
1224 Pine St, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-2231 • bellajule.com
• Cutting edge software to design
your special piece of jewelry
• Use gems of your own or a piece with a
Bella Jule Designs diamond or gemstone
• Custom, tailored designs
• Friendly, comfortable atmosphere
• Stop by and meet the Bella Jule designers!
Hours: Tu-Th 10am - 5:30pm | Fri 10am - 6pm | Sat 10am - 3pm
Hope Chest Emporium — Atascadero
5800 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
FB & Insta: @TheHopeChestEmporium
(805) 440-9703
• A unique blend of locally-made, restored
or repurposed furniture, decor, candles,
garden items, and so much more.
• Items to use in your home and garden or
give as a wonderful gift
• New items arrive daily — come by anytime and browse!
Hours: Open Daily from 10am - 5:30pm
Sixteen Twenty — Paso Robles
831 13th Street, Paso Robles, 93446
(805) 369-2829
(805) 610-1828 for a private shopping appt.
Offering a trip through history with our
finer home goods, gifts, decor, and yearround
holidays. Come see our reproduction painted primitive
furniture, vintage Christmas and much more!
We even have a room dedicated to men! They deserve to have fun too!
Hours: M-T-Th-F-Sat-Sun 10:30am - 5:30pm | Closed on Wednesday
Thank you for shopping local, and enjoying our Unique Boutique
shops with Great Gift Ideas Holiday Gift Guide. If you haven’t
stopped in to say hi to new and longtime local business, please do
and tell them PASO & COLONY Magazine sent you!
Our locally-owned shops are ready to make your holidays the best
ever with hometown love and warmth.
CONTEST: Collect a business card from each shop, take
a picture of all 9 cards together by Nov. 20 and email to
publisher@pasomagazine.com, or post to our Facebook Page
for a chance to win a $200 Gift Card to the shop of your choice!
anna & mom — Atascadero
5945 Entrada Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 464-2922 • annaandmom.com
clothing & gifts for children & the people who love them.
• Clothing & Accessories for women, girls,
boys, baby & maternity
• Home Accents
• Toys & books & gifts
• anna & mom offer something for everyone
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 5pm | Closed on Sunday
Farron Elizabeth — Atascadero
5955 Entrada Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 464-7977 • farronelizabeth.com
• Fun women’s boutique located in the heart of
Downtown Atascadero
• Wide variety of clothing, jewelry & accessories
• Well made products at an affordable price
• Tons of new inventory every week
• Come let one of our friendly staff members
put together an entire outfit for under $100!
Hours: M-Th 10:30am - 6pm | Fri 10:30am - 7pm | Sat. 11am - 6pm
Funky Wonderland Vintage — Paso Robles
829 10th Street, Paso Robles, California 93446
(805) 369-2781 • funkywonderland.com
Now open in Paso Robles, featuring a fun collection of vintage
apparel, collectibles, Hollywood memorabilia and art!
We love providing visitors with unique and fun items that they
won’t find elsewhere. Come take a peek at our inventory, and
a step back in time, and enjoy the obnoxious and alluring
collection that is none other than Funky Wonderland Vintage.
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm | Sun 11am-5am | Closed Monday
Holiday Craft Boutique — Templeton
American Legion Hall
805 S. Main St. Templeton, CA 93465
• A fall classic for more than 30 years!
• More than 25 handmade vendors
• Knitters, crocheters, jewelry makers,
soap and lotion makers, soy candle
manufacturers, plus a craft-welder
and fabric fabricator
TempletonHolidayCraftBoutique@gmail.com
Hours: Saturday, Nov. 3 — 9am - 5pm | Sunday, Nov. 4 — 10am - 3pm
Park Street Gallery — Paso Robles
1320 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 286-4430 • parkstreetgallery.com
• Paso Robles’ Finest Art Gallery
• Featuring unique and one-of-a-kind gifts
• Finely created by prominent Central
Coast Artists
• Join us for “Art After Dark” every first
Saturday of the month from 6-9pm and meet the artists!
Hours: Sun-Th 11am - 6pm | Fri -Sat Noon - 7pm | Closed Tuesday
Bring this coupon & receive 10% off your purchase thru 12/24/18.

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Knowledge will give you power, but character will
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November 12th or November 21st
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN?
Taco Dayon Traffic Way
By Annie Wilson of Grape Encounters Wine Empourium
Have you been downtown lately?
If not, you are missing a
very exciting time in our
community. Many new businesses
have opened in the past year and
there are more places to eat and
drink and shop than ever before!
When we started four years ago as
an informal group of downtown
business owners and managers, we
planned our very first event, Taco
Day on Traffic Way. We are now
coming up on our fourth annual
“Taco Day” and it’s going to be
bigger and better than ever!
Mark your calendars for Saturday,
November 17, from 1 to
4 p.m. to join your neighbors
for amazing tacos, music, art,
activities, and exploring new
businesses downtown!
Last year’s taco participants included:
Shave ‘n Flav, Micro BBQ,
Taqueria Don Jose, Dark Nectar,
Socrates and Byblos Mediterranean
Grill. Participation is free for
non-profit organizations and low
cost for other non-food vendors as
well. This year will have a panel
of taco judges as well as people’s
choice voting. For information,
email deana@the-carlton.com.
Our downtown organization
also put together the annual Trick
or Treat on Entrada free event
which takes place every Halloween,
with trick-or-treating, a hay
maze and costume contests for
children and even pets! Remember
to bring your family next year!
We also recently participated
in two other local events, the 3rd
Annual Cornhole Showdown,
which benefited the high school
international champions robotics
team The GreyBots,and the Colony
Days Parade to raise awareness
of our downtown efforts.
Next year, we’ll be challenging
other downtown businesses
to participate in the Cornhole
Showdown and we proved that
lack of cornholing experience is
no barrier to having fun and making
new friends while supporting
a great cause. Congratulations and
recognition go to Mike LoPicolo
and his team that puts together
this great event.
Atascadero is very fortunate
to have an active arts community
here, with galleries — ärt/, and
Heartwork City Studios — both
of which offer classes; a great art
supply store, framers and gallery
space in The ARTery; a terrific
new record store at Traffic Records;
and businesses that display
art as well.
One of my favorite shows is
The ARTery’s annual Under $200
Art Show, which opens Friday,
November 16. Artists of all skill
levels are welcome to submit up to
two pieces of art by Saturday, November
10. Visit the1artery.com
for more information, and come
to the opening!
As the mornings get cooler and
the days get shorter, our town sees
less tourist traffic and it can be a
trying time for small businesses.
We are cheered by our loyal
customers, and hope that more
Atascadero residents will try to
keep their shopping dollars local.
There are some wonderful new
stores here, perfect for unique
holiday gifts.
All you have to do is take a
walk through downtown to check
out what’s happening and you’ll
see, we really are undergoing
an Atascadero Renaissance. See
you downtown!
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Neighbors in Need
Resources and ways to help this holiday season
“Those who are happiest are
those who do the most for others.”
~ Booker T. Washington
There are many among us in
need this holiday season,
and there are many among
us wanting to help our neighbors
in need. This is the heart of
our community.
Here is a sampling of ways to
help and to find help. Look for
more ideas in our December edition
of COLONY Magazine.
Atascadero
Loaves & Fishes
The center and food pantry,
located at 511 El Camino Real,
is open from 1-3 p.m. Monday
through Friday to distribute
groceries and essential household
items to those in need in
Atascadero, Templeton, Santa
Margarita, Creston, and California
Valley. For more information, call
By Meagan Friberg
805-461-1504 or see atascadero
loaves.org.
HELP IS NEEDED!
Volunteer! Call Carol at 805-
460-6582 or click on the Volunteer
link at atascaderoloaves.org
to learn more.
Donate! Mail a check to
Atascadero Loaves & Fishes,
5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero,
CA 93422 or click the Donate link
at atascaderoloaves.org.
Atascadero Loaves &
Fishes Holiday Project
The 2018 distribution event is
scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Sign-ups will take place in early
December, and all participants
must pre-register. At press time,
sign-up dates were unavailable; see
atascaderoloaves.org/holiday-proj
ect.html for updates or call 805-
461-1504 for more information.
Be prepared to bring the following
to registration: photo ID and
2018 proof of address for all adults
in household, and health insurance
card for each child. All participants
must live in the Atascadero
Loaves & Fishes service area.
Atascadero
Salvation Army
Families in need of assistance
are encouraged to call 805-466-
7201 or stop by the Salvation
Army Service Center at 8420 El
Camino Real Unit G on Wednesday
or Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon.
The holiday kettle campaign
helps generate funds to carry the
organization through the entire
fiscal year. With additional costs
during the holiday season, and
continued assistance with utility
bills, food distribution, and other
services to local families, the need
for donations is urgent.
HELP IS NEEDED!
Be a Bell Ringer! Individuals,
families, and groups help ring
bells and collect funds at kettles
daily Nov. 19 to Dec. 23, except
Sundays. Volunteer for two-hour
shifts; call 805-466-7201 to
schedule a time slot.
ECHO Shelter
Since 2001, the El Camino
Homeless Organization
(ECHO) has provided critical
case management and helped
families and individuals find
permanent housing.
Services include: safe shelter,
meal program, and employment
services including resume and
job search assistance. For more
information, call 805-462-3663
or stop by 6370 Atascadero Ave.
HELP IS NEEDED!
Volunteer! Be a meal provider,
overnight chaperone, greeter,
outdoor monitor, or intake
worker. Or help with data input,
laundry, and general cleanup.
See echoshelter.org for
more information.
Donate! Click on the Donate
link at echoshelter.org or send a
check to: ECHO, P.O. Box 2077,
Atascadero, CA 93423.
Do you know of additional organizations
or individuals offering
help during the holiday season?
Email meagan@pasomagazine.com
by November 5.
From all of us at COLONY
Magazine, Happy Thanksgiving!
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Calming the Corridor
Downtown Design Calls for Slower Pace and More Parking Space in the Colony District
By Kofi Ogbujiagba
The Atascadero City Council is currently
considering a plan to calm traffic
along the El Camino Real corridor in
Atascadero and if approved, it would transform
downtown into a calmer and more business
and traffic-friendly hub of activity that could
boost business and increase the recreational
opportunities for both residents and visitors.
The plan would merge the existing four
lanes of the corridor into one lane in each direction,
from the intersection of Highway 41
to the intersection of Rosario Avenue, with the
purpose to enhance public safety and provide
additional facilities for leisure.
According to the City Public Works Department,
the design layouts “provide for
pedestrian and bicycle safety with enhanced
facilities and traffic calming measures. The layouts
significantly increase the number of onstreet
public parking for visitors patronizing
businesses and attending special events.”
According to Community Development
Director Phil Dunsmore, the plan would create
a “sense of place” and increase economic
opportunities in the downtown area.
“It would also create a kind of intimacy
whereby people can drive in and relax and not
just drive through the city,’ he said.
Terrie Banish, Deputy City Manager for
Outreach, Promotions and Events, said that
the plan would boost business by encouraging
people to come downtown to enjoy events
— such as farmers’ market, Dancing in the
Streets, Colony Days, and others.
It would help the City to show its downtown
charm and “showcase our friendly community
— classic Americana,” Banish said.
When completed, each of the two lanes
would have street parking spaces and also some
decorative trees to beautify the sidewalks as
well as bike paths for the growing number of
cyclists who find the downtown corridor ideal
for biking.
The plan is envisaged to invite shoppers and
other visitors to the downtown area to get acclimated
to a more leisurely pace of life that
would encourage people to stop, park, shop
and patronize the various bars, restaurants and
businesses that are located in the area.
The plan has received favorable comments
from some business owners who believe that
it would help their businesses to thrive. Annie
Guerrero, Assistant Manager of the Carlton
Hotel, said that “slowing down cars makes for
a better downtown.”
Expectedly, there are mixed reactions from
some members of the Atascadero business
community to the Traffic Calming Proposal.
Fred Pflum, Owner of Pflum’s Atascadero
Muffler & Used Cars, whose shop is at the
intersection of El Camino Real and Traffic
Way, was very critical of the idea.
“It is the dumbest thing that I have seen in
this city. Traffic is already hazardous and if they
merge the lanes, it is going to be worse than it
is,” he said. He urged the city planners to visit
the intersection of Traffic Way and El Camino
Real at 7:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. on weekdays
to see what it is like there. According to him, “
it is a fiasco at this intersection when the kids
go to school in the morning or when they get
out of school later in the day.”
Dennis Swanson, Owner/Photographer of
Studio 101 West was more measured in his
response.
“I would rather have the traffic the way that
it is because there are no businesses on the
other side [Rabobank side] of the street that
warrants additional parking spaces.”
According to the Public Works Department,
KTUA of San Diego is assisting the City with
the analysis and development of the corridor
plan while CCTC OF Morro Bay is working
as a subconsultant to KTUA to provide traffic
engineering and operations analysis.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT by Millie Drum
A Beautiful Face Amdal Transport Services
Healthy, glowing skin
Get Where You Need to Be
For the past 11 years, Esthetician
Linda Davis has given
her clients “a world of beauty
and relaxation” through her charming
skin care business in Templeton.
Linda recently moved to a new,
beautiful suite at 75 North Main St.,
#B in Templeton.
“I love what I do,” Linda said
“After so many years in business, it’s
still gratifying when a client walks
in with a big smile and says, ‘I’ve been looking forward to seeing
you all week.’ My field is constantly changing, and I attend numerous,
advanced training programs. From ancient to modern esthetic
techniques, the skin is stimulated to improve its overall function and
health. Every step in my treatments work to restore the skin’s natural
radiance. Skin dysfunction such as acne, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation
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The pampering and relaxing facials include the Signature Deluxe
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Linda uses the professional product lines DMK, Yonka Paris,
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Visit BeautifulFace.biz to sign up for Linda’s email newsletter for
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The attraction of San Luis Obispo
County along with the desirable types
of properties available has created a
real estate market that is quite unique. There’s
something for every buyer and tons of potential
for sellers. Realtor® Diane Cassidy combines
her experience
in mortgage banking
and real estate with
her exceptional level
of professionalism
and service to her
clients. Early in her
career, she earned
the distinction of
Fine Home Specialist
while working
with a Fortune 500
company.
Prior to joining RE/Max Parkside in Paso
Robles, Diane secured the distinction and professional
certification as a Seniors Real Estate
Specialist — SRES, earning the certification
through the education that applies to clients
who are 50-plus years old. The concerns of
older clients regarding their financial matters,
downsizing, selling the family home, possibly
relocating can be different from younger
sellers and buyers.
Within the financial side of the housing
industry, Diane’s interest in home staging,
interior design and decorating resulted in the
establishment of Golden Oak Estate Sales — a
personal property and estate liquidation company
serving San Luis Obispo County. Working
with seniors and their real estate transactions
is just one of Diane’s specialties as it ties
into her business Golden Oak Estate Sales.
Diane’s experience in strategic planning,
financial management, marketing, and event
planning brings organization and compassion
to her client’s real estate transaction; often
one of the most important situations in their
lives. Golden Oak Estate Sales is licensed,
bonded, insured and affiliated with the
American Association of Estate Liquidators.
Established in 2014, Amdal Transport Services (ATS) is the only
non-emergency transport provider in San Luis Obispo and Santa
Barbara counties that offers ambulatory, wheelchair and gurney
services throughout California. Andrew Jackson is the Director of Service
Development. He adds, “Joining Amdal In-Home
Care in 2014 has allowed me to have a greater
understanding of senior needs, as well as the
needs of our community. I was soon approached
by the medical community to consider developing
a non-emergency medical transport provider for
the Central Coast. By 2015, ATS was incorporated
into a separate entity and the adventure began.”
ATS serves all five hospitals on the Central
Coast and recently opened a new office in Santa
Barbara County. Transport options include local
and long distance medical appointments, hospital
discharges and personal journeys as well. Wheelchairs are also available.
The ATS driver can also serve as a “personal assistant” during transport;
providing ambulation, mobility and safe transfer assistance. It’s a
“through door” service that safely returns the client to their home. Other
services include attending appointments, assisting with paperwork, picking
up prescription medication before drop-off and transferring client into
bed or recliner.
ATS also provides the service of a PCA (Personal Care Attendant)
during the transport. Care attendants can assist clients during the trip
and/or when they return home to include personal care and assisting
with incidentals.
Transports are private; offering limited additional seating at no cost.
Family, caregivers and medical personnel are encouraged to travel with
clients. Office locations include Atascadero, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara
with transport services throughout California. For more information,
visit amdaltransportservices.com or call 844-464-7250.
Diane Cassidy — Over 16 Years of Caring for her Clients
Through Diane’s years of community service
through her church, nonprofits and service
clubs, she’s touched the lives of thousands
of people. Community affiliations past and
present include El Paso de Robles Historical
Society, Paso Robles Main Street Association,
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates
for Children), and the American Cancer Society
Relay for Life. Contact Diane at 805-434-
8300 and DianeCassidy@Remax.net.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
winecountrytheatre.com
Wine Country Theatre presents
the musical Next to Normal
November 16 – December 2 at the
Park Ballroom in Paso Robles. An
emotional powerhouse of a musical,
Next to Normal features a compelling
Tony Award-winning pop rock
score that shatters through the façade
of a suburban family dealing with the
traumatic effects of mental illness.
Winner of three Tony Awards and
the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama,
this intense, emotional, yet ultimately
hopeful musical makes a direct grab
for the heart with a story that takes
us inside the lives of a typical American
family that’s anything but typical.
The New York Times said “NEXT
TO NORMAL is a brave, breathtaking
musical... It is something
much more than a feel-good musical
It is a feel-everything musical.”
This pop-rock musical by Tom
Kitt and Brian Yorkey investigates
the effects of mental illness and
trauma on a family that’s desperately
trying to keep it together. The
driving music, comedy and typical
family moments reveal a deeper understanding,
and empathy for, those
who have lived with mental illness.
Directed by Gregg Wolff, with
Music Direction by Mark Robertshaw,
the show features a cast of six
outstanding local performers. Veronica
Surber plays Diana Goodman,
the mother, who has suffered
from bipolar disorder. She tries desperately
to balance sanity, happiness
and her commitments to her family.
Her disorder takes a turn for the
worst and her long-suffering husband,
played by Gary Borjon-Hernandez,
can no longer pretend that
all is well. Her daughter, played by
Julia Seibert copes with her family
life by being a perfectionist, and the
son, played by Elliot Peters hangs
on to his mother no matter what the
cost. Ritchie Bermudez plays several
doctors who treat Diana and Phineas
Elliot plays the loveable, slacker
boyfriend. Each character is integral
to the story and fully developed.
“Next to Normal bravely and
artistically explores the topic of
bipolar disorder, and through this
examination of a very human experience,
the show is powerful,
touching and emotional. It is highly
entertaining and we are proud to
be the first theatre in our area to
present it”, states Cynthia Anthony,
Executive Director. “No family
is perfect, but every family can be
unified by support and love. The
writers, Kitt and Yorkey, once said
that the challenge was to strike a
balance between telling a truthful,
emotional story but also creating
a positive experience in the theater.
And, as their Pulitzer Prize
attests do, they have done just that.”
PERFORMANCES
November 16 through December 2
at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday,
with a 2 p.m. matinee every
Sunday. Tickets are $25 for adults
and $15 for students. Groups of 8 or
more are $20 each. Contains strong
language and themes.
For more informations and
to purchase tickets for Wine
Country Theatres’ production
of Next to Normal visit
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TENT CITY
CASA seeks caring volunteers for 100 North County children
Chaos, abuse and emotional trauma should
have no part of a child’s upbringing, yet
for many youths this is their daily reality.
CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates
— of San Luis Obispo County offers an
effective way to help kids who are suffering
when the need is urgent. In its 25th year, this
nonprofit organization empowers abused and
neglected children and teens so that their voices
may be heard in juvenile court and beyond.
“We are looking for people who are
non-judgmental and can build a relationship
with a child or young adult and will be objective
in providing insight and recommendations
to the juvenile court,” said Cathy Orton, CASA
Resource Development Director.
A Growing Need
For children who are displaced by family
trauma, foster households can provide surrogate
care when extended family is unavailable. Unfortunately,
since these dependents of the court
cannot always be sheltered under the same roof,
the challenge is even more critical to establish
healthy family relationships for children to
cope and thrive. CASA volunteer advocates are
assigned to children, ages newborn to 18, while
volunteer mentors assist young adults, 18 to 21,
all of whom remain under court jurisdiction.
In San Luis Obispo County, a typical waitlist
of about 300 children and 500 children under
the jurisdiction of the court at any given time
in the county makes for a challenge.
“Up to 40 percent of teens aging out of foster
care at 18 are homeless within 18 months
of leaving care,” Cathy said. “For youths who
can stay in what is called ‘extended foster care’
(though not residing in a foster home), those
rates improve.”
Myths About Volunteering
“Some people might think they need a certain
area of expertise, experience or education
but that is not true,” Cathy said. “CASA was
developed for lay people who care about chil-
By Melissa Chavez
dren and their community.
Our volunteers come from
all walks of life and with the
help of CASA’s supervisors
are very effective in connecting
with and advocating for
the children they have been
assigned.”
“Another myth is that one
must have a lot of time or be
retired. We have CEOs of
large companies, volunteers
who work full-time, who are
in college and those who are
raising their children,” said
Cathy, who emphasized that CASA currently
serves 40 percent of the children in need but
could do more with enough volunteers.
Research has shown that children who receive
CASA intervention are substantially less
likely to spend time in long-term foster care
and are more likely to pass their school courses.
“Advocates and mentors alike very often
‘plant seeds’ that help the youth experience
a normal healthy relationship with an adult,
and they’re vitally important to the long-term
health of the youth,” said Melanie Barket,
North County Program Manager. “Many
youths that we serve have never even trusted an
adult. When an advocate or mentor is patient
and non-judgmental, a youth will often learn
to trust, which is invaluable.”
What is it Like to Volunteer?
Lori Bickel, a CASA advocate for two teenagers
over the past two years, shared her own
experience.
“The dynamic of working with teens is cool;
they’re real self-aware and introspective,” Lori
said. “On average, I spend an hour a week to
an afternoon. We eat, see a movie, go shopping,
and have our car time to talk. Volunteering has
opened my eyes to a whole new awareness to
hardships, social and mental health issues and
how classrooms are able to handle that.”
CASA Board Members
Contributed photo
“Despite very traumatic experiences, some
kids are very resilient and all want to have a
normal childhood with everyday childhood experiences,”
Cathy said. “Results can amount to
the volunteer helping to advocate in court for a
permanent placement, better healthcare, mental
health services, becoming their educational
rights holder, or just keeping an eye on their
education. It could be assisting with signing
them up for camps or making sure they have
proper clothing and school supplies.”
“CASA volunteers have broad authority,
given the fact that they are court-ordered by
the judge,” Melanie emphasized. “The order
is very powerful and gives them a right to
investigate and obtain records of their education,
mental health and health care services
and more.”
“You never think you have the time to volunteer,
but I had the good fortune to listen
to stories about CASA and what they do,”
Lori said. “The ability to meet someone where
they’re at is important and you learn. See past
the clutter and be consistent. The rewards far
outweigh the time spent wondering about it.
In my training, people from all walks have one
common goal: Reach out and serve!”
The next volunteer training begins in January
2019. Want to learn more? Call 805-541-6542
or visit slocasa.org.
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TENT CITY | EDUCATION
Serving The Educational Community
TENT CITY
James J. Brescia Ed.D
SLO County
Office of Education
Superintendent
San Luis Obispo County
school districts and Cuesta
College recently celebrated
the success of many talented educators
and support staff at the
Fall Employee of the Year Gala.
Central Coast schools employ a
well-trained, dedicated and inspiring
educational workforce.
With all of the challenges our
educational organizations face,
opportunity and promise still
abound in our local schools. Celebrations
such as our “Employees of
the Year,” serve as brief moments
to acknowledge how valuable
our employees are, and how they
impact generations of students.
We invite you to view these celebrations
at the San Luis Obispo
County Office of Education
YouTube site or the two COE-TV
channels (Charter 2 and 19) that
provide educational public access
programming.
Almost all of us have experienced
first-hand the transformative
power of effective school
employees. Over my 30-plus years
serving in the field, I have encountered
many exceptional teaching
and non-teaching school employees.
These support staff members
and educators possess
a passion for
their service and
demonstrate genuine
care for the students
in their charge.
Dedicated professionals
inspire us to
explore ideas, think
deeply, accept the
challenge, and embrace
rigor. Hollywood
films portray
some of our colleagues such as
Anne Sullivan, Jaime Escalante,
and Erin Gruwell on a grand
scale of the big screen. However,
thousands of our support staff
and faculty are truly unsung heroes
who faithfully serve on a
daily basis. I encourage everyone
reading this article to take time
and thank those who serve the
35,000 students enrolled in our
schools throughout San Luis
Obispo County.
Educators can bring about extraordinary
transformation in our
society. Educators are role models;
their actions convey more than
mere words, and our students learn
from all of those in the educational
community. Everyone who works
in our schools can positively contribute
to the lives of our students,
especially in their formative years.
Previous generations viewed
educators as dispensers of information
to the empty vessels who
walked the school hallways. Today’s
teachers, custodians, bus
drivers, clerks, administrators,
assistants, and all other educational
employees hold immense
potential in their hands to bring
about positive change in our society
by demonstrating a duty of
care. Join me in celebrating these
wonderful individuals who embody
the essential elements of
educational excellence.
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TENT CITY
TENT CITY
'The Birth of Atascadero'
By Atascadero Historical Society
Photos provided by
Atascadero Historical Society
When the Atascadero
Historical Society was
approached by the publisher
of the new Colony Magazine
to write a monthly column,
there was a lot of discussion as to
who was going to write it, what
should we call it and other general
conversations about a commitment
to produce a quality piece
every month about the history of
Atascadero. We wanted it to be
relevant, as well as, informative.
Naturally there was no way the
Society could deny the request. So
the following is the first of what
we hope to be many columns to
occupy this space.
“The Birth of Atascadero" is a
book written by early resident of
Atascadero, Marguerite A. Travis.
It is a first-hand account by this
author of the founding and development
of Atascadero. She was
first introduced to E. G. Lewis
in 1909 through a subscription to
his magazine, Woman's National
Review, which he was publishing
while still in Saint Louis, Missouri.
In 1915, with her mother and
one-year old child, she moved from
Boston, Mass. to Atascadero, and
later wrote this book which traces
the development of Atascadero
from raw ranchland into a thriving
city of more than 1,000 residents
in just a few short years. The book
is full of personal stories of dances,
dinner parties and even local gossip
as told through her own personal
experiences. It is in the spirit of this
book that we are naming this column
in its honor.
In future columns, we will share
some of the ideas documented in
the original Atascadero Bulletins
by E.G. Lewis, including his initial
vision of the civic center from
actual 1914 drawings. These Bulletins
demonstrate the tremendous
depth and breadth of his visionary
ideas that were way ahead of their
time. We will also introduce E.G
Lewis, and how he came to create
Atascadero for those who are new
to the area.
We will describe the founding
of the Atascadero Historical Society
starting in 1965 when two very
different groups, each with a vision
of saving the history of the community,
came together and included
the creation of our Museum in
1967. Our museum existed in the
Lower Rotunda of City Hall from
1967 until the 2003 earthquake.
Our current Museum (located
across the street from City Hall),
is housed in a 1919 colony home
moved from its original location
where Rabobank stands today.
The Museum is open Wednesdays
& Saturdays from 1 until 4.
Please stop by. Future articles will
include updates on the progress of
the new Colony Heritage Center
taking shape next to the Library.
The actual information we will
present in this initial column covers
the two primary residences that
were on the Atascadero Rancho
property when purchased by E.G.
Lewis in 1913 from Jason Henry.
There was the original Henry
house located at the North end of
the ranch, which is still occupied
today. This is where the Henry
family lived and ran the ranch.
The second principal home,
which was larger and grander, was
built by Henry for his daughter
after she was married. This house
was the house chosen my E.G. and
Mabel as their primary residence.
It became known as Headquarters
House and served as the design and
social center of Atascadero during
the development phase. This house
sat on about 10 acres and had several
out buildings and elaborate
gardens. The Lewis’s both lived in
this house until their deaths, several
years apart.
Following E.G.’s death in 1950
the house was inherited by Mabel’s
sister. She continued to live
there and as her health failed, the
house started to decline. In 1964
the property was bought by a development
company, the Williams
Brothers. They had plans to develop
the property into a major shopping
center and had no use for the
house and other buildings on the
property. They offered the buildings,
for free, to anyone who would
move them.
A citizens group was organized
in early January 1965, to try to save
Headquarters House. Ultimately,
they failed. At least one of the out
buildings was saved and still exists
on private property. With the
failure to save the house, the furnishings
and millwork and most
salvageable materials were removed
from the building.
On Tuesday evening, January 26,
1965 (per the Atascadero News,
January 28, 1965) this important
building was burned to the
ground as a training exercise for
the Atascadero Volunteer Fire Department.
Ironically, the shopping
center, where Vons Market now sits
was not built for a few more years.
A small plaque now sits in the
meridian in the parking lot to the
north of Vons.
Other than his grave site this is
the only formal remembrance of
E.G. Lewis in the town he created
and built, and this is actually for his
house, not him.
In future columns the Atascadero
Historical Society will share
plans for a statue of E.G. as part of
our Colony Heritage Center now
being built next to the Library.
Till next time…
- Volunteers of the Atascadero
Historical Society
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Cinnamon
COLONY TASTE
CELEBRATING
COLONY TASTE
Visit Lori at Spice of Life
at 1306 Pine St,
Paso Robles, CA 93446
for more information
on seasonal spices
and healthy recipes.
By Lori Foster of Spice of Life
What gets us more in the mood for
fall and awakens our senses? Think
warm, sweet flavors dancing on our
tongue, soothing aroma floating through the air,
memories of friends and family gatherings. No
other spice says fall than the rich and captivating
appearance of cinnamon.
Cinnamon can be as simple or complex as you
want it to be, and can be by our side whichever
direction we choose. Keeping traditions alive
through our foods, cinnamon stands high on
the list of spices our ancestors used. From sweet
desserts to savory dishes, adaptable in all sorts
of global cuisines from Peruvian to Moroccan,
curries to apple pie. Cinnamon has played a role
in our everyday lives and has become our friend
of comfort and adventure. Let’s discover more
about this exciting and powerful aromatic!
The history of cinnamon is almost as rich as
its taste, reaching as far back as biblical times
and traveled many routes along the spice trade.
Various species of cinnamon have been intermingled
throughout history and confusion has
followed this exotic spice. Even today the name
“cinnamon” refers to several different varieties
with much hesitation on which one to choose.
Cinnamon (cinnamomum verum) is indigenous
to Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon)
and is the inner bark of an evergreen tree in the
Laurel family. “True Cinnamon”, Ceylon cinnamon,
exposes its sweet, woody aroma with a
smooth and delicate flavor, yet intense. “Saigon”
cinnamon, grown in Vietnam, is rich in volatile
oils and is a close relative to Ceylon cinnamon.
It has a more pronounced and complex flavor.
“Cassia”, often referred to as cinnamon, is in
the same family but offers a much more pungent
and astringent edge compared to Ceylon
cinnamon. Cinnamon sticks, also called quills,
are typically Cassia and are thicker and more
difficult to grind than the thinner Saigon chips
or sticks. Depending on what flavor profile you
are looking for and how you are using it can help
decide which variety you choose. Which one you
use is simply a matter of personal preference.
Now let’s have some fun! Bananas fried in
butter and flavored with cinnamon, baked
apples dusted with cinnamon, mulled wine
infused with cinnamon and orange, hot chocolate
layered with chili and cinnamon, eggnog
commingling with nutmeg and cinnamon,
adventurous Indian curries, Moroccan tagine
lamb and chicken dishes. I could go on and on.
I’m sure you have your treasured recipes or
new creations that have delighted your taste
buds.
A few companion spices that compliment cinnamon
include clove, allspice, nutmeg, ginger,
vanilla, mace, turmeric, tamarind, star anise,
cardamom, chili, coriander, cumin. The combinations
are endless and there are plenty of
opportunities to play around with and explore.
What would chai tea be without the intimate
relationship with cinnamon. Ginger, black
pepper, allspice, cardamom, clove and black
tea are some of the typical spices blended with
cinnamon to create classic chai with lots of wiggle
room for variations.
Storing spices correctly and choosing the best
quality herbs is paramount to the end results. It
can be the defining moment where your meal
will be remembered or forgotten. The best way
to store spices is in airtight glass jars and kept
away from heat and moisture.
Be careful not to shake your spice jar over a
pot where the steam will works its way into the
jar or storing your spices next to a hot stove or
oven. Typically ground spices last one year and
whole spices 3-5 years. Some prefer to store their
spices in the refrigerator or freezer. I would just
caution to be careful of condensation that can
build up because of temperature change bringing
them in and out when using.
Being mindful of the quality you choose plays
a big part in the flavors as well as your health.
Look for the freshest spices possible, vibrant
in taste and color and should be free of added
ingredients such as anti-caking agents and
preservatives. Choose spices and herbs that are
“non-irradiated”. This is where the spices have
gone through a process of ionized radiation in
order to increase the shelf life and kill possible
bacteria on the spices.
Research has shown that not only is cinnamon
a powerhouse for flavor but the health
benefits are worthy of attention. This warming
spice may be useful in treating digestive issues,
help fight colds and flu, high blood pressure,
relieve nausea, stimulate appetite, and boost
our immune system. The nutritional profile of
cinnamon contains essential oils, tannins, coumarin,
calcium, iron and vitamin K. Those with
arthritis may benefit from its anti inflammatory
properties as well.
Cinnamon has been woven into our daily lives
and has captivated our senses. It is one of the
most commonly used spices today yet so much
curiosity and wonder surrounds its personality.
I encourage you to become close friends with
this fascinating ingredient, think outside the box
in your kitchen, and most of all, have fun creating
recipes that will give birth to new holiday
memories.
Lori is a spice purveyor and owns Spice of Life
in downtown Paso Robles. Exploring spices, herbs
and teas has been a long time passion.
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EVENTS
Special Events
November 2 — Open to Interpretation, the Opening Reception for a Collaborative
Art Show with Page Graeber and Janice Pluma. Held at 3:30-5:00
p.m. at Castoro Cellars Winery, 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton. This is an
Abstract and Contemporary Art Exhibition that continues through Nov. 30. Call
888-DAM-FINE for information.
November 3 — Autumn Wine Stroll with Downtown Paso Robles Wineries
is a great opportunity to sip and nibble gourmet goodies at 18 different Paso
Robles Downtown Wineries tasting rooms, all within walking distance. Enjoy a
diverse selection of award-winning wines paired with gourmet bites and openarm
hospitality. For tickets, visit travelpaso.com. Starts at 6 p.m.
November 10 — The Charles Paddock Zoo invites all Active Duty Armed
Forces men, women and their immediate families (spouses and children) to
receive free admission to the Zoo. Please bring your valid military ID. We are
grateful for this opportunity to say ‘THANK YOU’ to the men and women serving
here and abroad!
November 11 — Veterans Day Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Atascadero
Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial to honor those who served their country
past and present. The Veterans Memorial Foundation will be hosting the ceremony.
Music and a community BBQ hosted by Kiwanis will follow the ceremony.
November 17 — Fourth Annual Taco Day on Traffic Way takes place from
1 to 4 p.m. on Traffic Way in downtown Atascadero. This family friendly event
will have tickets available soon. Go to visitatascadero.com for more information.
November 23 — Holiday Craft Bazaar features arts, crafts and handmade
goods from local vendors. Located in Paso Robles Downtown City Park at 10
a.m. will help you get in the holiday spirit. Admission is free.
November 23 — The Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony will illuminate
the way to this year’s holiday festivities in City Park in Paso Robles at 5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the downtown, inviting all to share in the holiday
joy. Free admission for all will include live music, speeches, candlelight caroling,
free cookies and hot chocolate.
November 30 — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce invites you to
join the annual “Light Up the Downtown” in Atascadero. From 5 to 8 p.m., this
family friendly event is open to the public. Invite your family and friends to join
on a tour of the Historic City Hall and meet Santa.
December 1— The Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association invites you
to enjoy he annual Musical Holiday Walk Around the Lake from 5:30 to 9:30
p.m. The evening will be filled with musical groups, carolers, Santa, community
singing holiday decorations and more.
December 1 — The 57th Holiday Light Parade starts at 7 p.m. in Downtown
Paso Robles. This year’s theme of “Cowboy Christmas” will get you in the holiday
spirit with an illuminated parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local
businesses with special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
December 7 — Atascadero’s Winter Wonderland is back from 5 to 9 p.m.
at Sunken Gardens. The entire downtown will be transformed into a magical
winter landscape for all ages to enjoy, featuring a massive snow slide, snow play
areas, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, Joe’s Little Train, Santa and Mrs. Claus!
December 8 — The 32nd Annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase invites you
to bring the whole family for this community Christmas tradition. This event takes
place on Vine Street in Paso Robles between 8th and 21st Street from 6 to 9 p.m.
Submit listings to events@nosloco.com, and visit nosloco.com for more information on events.
Fundraisers
November 8 — Parks4Pups is hosting a special film showing of the acclaimed
film “Isle of Dogs” at the Park Cinemas as a fundraiser for Sherwood Dog Park.
“Yappy Hour” starts at 6 p.m. with wines by the glass available for purchase. Film
shows at 7 pm. Early bird tickets are $12 or $15 at the door. Visit parks4pups.
org or call 805-239-4437.
November 11 — The Second Annual Paso Robles Half Marathon begins at 8
a.m. One hundred percent of race proceeds go to the 4A Foundation for Paso
Robles Schools. This family friendly event includes a 5K race, family mile, kids'
dash, diaper dash, and weekend festival with live music and local wine and
beer. Visit pasohalf.com to sign up.
November 11 — St. James Episcopal Church in Paso Robles presents the 9th
annual Music for the Soul fundraiser to help Feed the Hungry in North County.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres hour kicks off the evening at 5 p.m. followed by a
special concert by pianist Corey Jordan. Tickets and more information available
at studiosonthepark.org.
Business
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
atascaderochamber.org • 805-466-2044
6907 El Camino Real, Suite A,
Atascadero, CA 93422
November 9 — Women in Business:
Memorable Food for the Holidays,
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Idler’s Home,
2361 Theatre Dr., Paso Robles. Register
at atascaderochamber.org
November 15 — ABC’s of a Successful
Chamber, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6500 Palma
Ave, 4th Floor, Atascadero.
November 30 — Good Morning
Atascadero, 8 to 9:15 a.m., Galaxy
Theaters, 6917 El Camino Real
November 30 — Light Up the Downtown
Art and Wine Tour, 5:30 to 8:30
p.m., Sunken Gardens
Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce
pasorobleschamber.com • 805-238-0506
1225 Park St, Paso Robles, CA 93446
Office Hours with District Supervisor
John Peschong — third Thursday, 9
to 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
November 8 — Business Walk, 10 to
11 a.m., Volunteers are needed to visit
over 400 businesses in Paso Robles.
Sign up online at pasorobleschamber.
com/businesswalk or call the Chamber
at 805-238-0506.
November 28 — “Wake Up Paso” is a
monthly networking event held at the
Paso Robles Inn Ballroom that meets
7:30 to 9 a.m. 1103 Spring St, Paso
Robles. Join us for breakfast, networking
and speakers.
November 30 — Women Who Mean
Business Conference and Panel Luncheon
will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom.
Visit the Chamber website or call the
office for more information.
Templeton Chamber of Commerce
templetonchamber.com • 805- 434-1789
321 S. Main Street #C, Templeton, CA
93465
Board of Directors Meeting — 4 to
5:30 p.m., every 2nd Wednesday
of the month. Pacific Premier Bank
Conference Room on Las Tablas Blvd.
Monthly Meeting — first Wednesday
of the month from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
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100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Armistice Day
A COLONY MAGAZINE VETERAN'S DAY SALUTE
Veteran’s Day
Services to take place
Sunday, November 11
On the 11th hour of the
11th day of the 11th
month — one hundred
years ago — World War
I ended with an armistice signing
between the Allies and Germany.
It was 20 years later, May
13, 1938, that November 11 was
anointed as Armistice Day and
proclaimed as “a day to be dedicated
to the cause of world peace.”
This November, we remember
all those who served in “the war to
end all wars” and every war since.
Armistice Day was set aside as a
day to remember the cost of war,
the treasures of freedom, and the
purpose of peace.
Take time to attend one of the
Veteran’s Day events in remembrance
of the cost of war, and the
peaceful purpose of Armistice
Day these 100 years ago.
Paso Robles District
Cemetery
45 Nacimiento Lake Drive
Sunday, November 11
11 a.m.
Program features an invocation,
Pledge of Allegiance, welcome,
guest speaker, patriotic
songs, fly-over, closing prayer,
honor guard and Taps. Flags are
placed at all identified veteran’s
graves by American Legion Post
50 and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 10965. If your veteran’s grave
is missed, flags are available in the
office. Volunteers needed for set
up of Avenue of Flags at 7 a.m.
and removal by 3:30 p.m. Call
805-238-4544 to volunteer. The
Cemetery will provide coffee,
hot chocolate and cookies. Kuehl-Nicolay
Funeral Chapel will
provide a complimentary hot dog
lunch.
Atascadero
Faces of Freedom
Veterans Memorial
8038 Portola Road (at Morro Road).
Sunday, November 11
11 a.m.
Marlon Varin will sing National
Anthem and patriotic songs.
Chaplain Pastor Steve Shively of
Refuge Church. Guest Speaker:
Dan Dow, SLOCo District Attorney.
Central Coast Quilters
will give Quilts of Valor to about
20 local veterans. Taps played by
County Clerk-Recorder Tommy
Gong with sons Darin and
Derek. The Central Coast Pipes
and Drums will escort the color
guard, which is being provided
by the Grizzly Academy. Kiwanis
Club barbecue to follow. Parking
available in Atascadero Lake
parking lot. Handicapped parking
near the Memorial. Call Al Fonzi
at 805-423-5482.
Lillian Larsen School
1601 L Street, San Miguel
Friday, November 9
8:30 a.m.
The school will honor the active
and retired military at the Don
Wolf gymnasium. Parking spaces
will be reserved for honored guests
in the front parking lot. Please
RSVP by Tuesday, November 6 at
805-467-3216. Refreshments will
be served.
Local Organizations and
Resources for Veterans
See COLONYmagazine.com/vet
erans-services for a comprehensive
list of services available to local veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 2814
VFW was organized in 1899
when men returning from the
Spanish-American War (1898)
and the Philippine Insurrection
(1899-1902) found they had no
benefits, rights or services — including
no health care — for their
service. The VFW mission is “to
foster camaraderie among United
States veterans of overseas conflicts.
To serve our veterans, the
military and our communities. To
advocate on behalf of all veterans.”
The VFW mission is to “Ensure
that veterans are respected
for their service, always receive
their earned entitlements, and are
recognized for the sacrifices they
and their loved ones have made on
behalf of this great country.” The
Atascadero VFW meets regularly
at 9555 Morro Road, Atascadero,
CA 93422. Call 805-466-3305 or
go to vfwpost2814.org.
Honor Flight
Central Coast California
Honor Flight’s Mission is to
honor all of America’s veterans by
taking them to Washington D.C.
on their “Tour of Honor” to visit
and reflect at their memorials
which have been built to honor
their service.
Currently over 80 local veterans
are waiting to go on their Tour of
Honor, and the local Honor Flight
chapter is all-volunteer and locally
supported. With both WWII and
Korea war veterans awaiting the
tour, time is of the essence. Please
support today.
Local veterans can apply for the
tour online at honorflightccc.org,
email info@honorflightccc.org, or
call 805-610-4012.
The United States Congress
officially recognized the
end of World War I when
it passed a concurrent resolution on
June 4, 1926, with these words:
Whereas the 11th of November
1918, marked the cessation of the
most destructive, sanguinary, and far
reaching war in human annals and
the resumption by the people of the
United States of peaceful relations
with other nations, which we hope may
never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring
anniversary of this date should
be commemorated with thanksgiving
and prayer and exercises designed to
perpetuate peace through good will
and mutual understanding between
nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven
of our States have already
declared November 11 to be a legal
holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by
the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), that the President of
the United States is requested to issue
a proclamation calling upon the officials
to display the flag of the United
States on all Government buildings on
November 11 and inviting the people
of the United States to observe the
day in schools and churches, or other
suitable places, with appropriate
ceremonies of friendly relations with
all other peoples.
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EVENTS
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
Special Events
November 3 — Family Movie, 2 to 4 p.m., The Emoji
Movie
November 6 — Gems in the Stacks Book Discussion,
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., open to adults
November 7 — Craft Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., open
to 6 to 12 year olds
November 10 — Teen Crafts with Sara, 11 a.m. to
12 p.m.; open to 10 to 17 year olds
November 14 — Painting Class for Teens, 3:30 to
4:30 p.m., open to 10 to 17 year olds
November 15 — Mixed Minds Book Club, 2:30 to
3:30 p.m., open to adults
November 24 — Lego Club, 2 to 3 p.m., open to
ages 5 to12, registration required
November 28 — Chumash Interactive Circle with
Yak Tityu Tityu Yak Tilhini, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., open
to all ages
Arts and Culture
Art After Dark Paso — first Saturday, wine tasting, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown
Paso, hosted by Studios on the Park.
Clubs and Meetings
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
Fridays — eBook Clinic with Patrick McCoy, 2 p.m.,
2:20 p.m. and 2:40 p.m., open to 16 and over.
See Library Events Calendar for more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS
November 1 — Cycling the Danube with Karen and
Mike, 6 to 7:30 p.m., open to adults
November 3 — #Adulting, 2 to 4 p.m., open to
ages 10 and up, under 13 must be accompanied
by adults
November 8 — Drop in and Color, 6 to 8 p.m. open
to adults
November 12 — Library Closed
November 15 — Paso Robles Book Club, 7 to 8
p.m., open to adults
November 17 — Learn to Knit and Crochet, 10:30
a.m. to 12 p.m., open to ages 13 and over
November 17 — Table Top Games Day, 1 to 4 p.m.,
open to teens and adults, registration is recommended.
November 22, 23 & 24 — Library Closed
Creston Library
6290 Adams, Creston • 805- 237-3010
November 8 — International Game Day, 3 to 6 p.m.,
open to all ages
San Miguel Library
254 13th St, San Miguel • 805- 467-3224
November 7, 8 & 10 — International Games Week
Events, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to all ages
November 17 — Book Discussion: The Wright Sister,
4 to 5 p.m. open to adults
November 24 — Midday Matinee, 1 to 3 p.m., open
to all ages
Santa Margarita Library
9630 Murphy Ave, Santa Margarita • 805- 438-5622
November 3 — International Game Day, 10 a.m. to
3:30 pm., open to all ages
November 3 — Young People’s Reading Round Table
& Movie, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open to 12 to 16 year olds
November 6 — E-help at the Library, 1 to 3 p.m.,
open to all ages
November 17 — Native American Crafting, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., open to all ages
December 1 — Young People’s Reading Round Table
& Movie, 4 to 5:30 p.m., open to 12 to 16 year olds
Shandon Library
195 N 2nd St, Shandon • 805- 237-3009
November 3 — Notes with SLO Symphony Music,
11 a.m. to 12 p.m., open to all ages
Atascadero Art & Wine Tour, Nov. 30 — Enjoy Atascadero Community
Band and the "Fairweather Four" from 5:30-8:30 p.m.; in concert with
Atascadero Tree Lighting.
Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting
— Community Quilts, November
17, 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
2nd Wednesday, 12 to 3 p.m. Public
welcome, no charge. PR Community
Church, 2706 Spring St., 805-712-7820,
multifloragardenclub.org
Monthly Dinner at Estrella Warbirds
Museum — first Wednesday, 6 p.m.,
guest speakers. 805-296-1935 for dinner
reservations, ewarbirds.org
Paso Robles Democratic Club — monthly
meeting, Wednesday, November
21st, 6:30p, at Centennial Park, 600
Nickerson, White Oak Room. For further
info visit our FB page or pasoroblesdemocrats.org.
North County Newcomers — Deadline
for the December 5 luncheon at Cambria
Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr, Cambria,
Peacock Room is Tuesday, November
27. More information is available at
northcountynewcomers.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 — Friday, November 9th we
will host the Harvest Boutique at the
Templeton Community Center at 11:00
a.m. Lunch plus speaker and boutique
is $12.00. Please RSVP to JoAnn Pickering
at 805-239-1096 by November 4th.
Active Senior Club of Templeton — first
Friday, 10:30 a.m., Templeton Community
Center, 601 S. Main St, Templeton.
Meetings include a presentation on
relevant local issues, often followed by
a luncheon. Membership is $5 per year.
Contact Templeton Recreation Department
with questions. 805-434-4909
North County Wines and Steins — first
Friday of the month, 6 p.m., Templeton
American Legion Hall, 805 Main St.
Templeton. Meetings include wine and
beer tasting, speaker or program and
potluck. Visit winesandsteins.org for
more information.
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
dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com
Dr. David Edsall
Come see what 5-star veterinary care looks like
"Love, love, love Dr. Edsall and his entire staff...
It is obvious how much he cares about the animals."
- Susan M.
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Preventative and urgent care for dogs, cats,
pocket pets, birds and more! Open 6 days a week
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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 — third Saturday, 8-11 a.m., $6
Post Meeting — fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
American Legion Post 220 • 805 Main Street , Templeton
Post Meeting — second and fourth Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Elks Lodge 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 — second Sunday, 7:30-11 a.m.,
Kiwanis International
Atascadero — 7848 Pismo Ave. • 805-610-7229
Key Club — every Wednesday, 11:55 a.m.
Health & Wellness
THE WELLNESS KITCHEN
AND RESOURCE CENTER
1255 Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. Visit thewkrc.org,
805-434-1800 for information on Healing and Wellness
Foods meal programs, volunteer opportunities,
and classes (to RSVP, register and pay online.)
Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Wednesday until 6 p.m.
November 15 — Healthy Cooking Class: Holiday
Treats — 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.
November 16 — Healthy Cooking Class: Thankful for
Sides — 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.
November 28 — 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.
November 29 — Top Chef Competition & Fundraiser
— 3 to 8 p.m. will be held at Idlers Home, 2361
Theatre Dr, Paso Robles. More information available
by visiting thewkrc.org
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 description of support groups,
social events, education and kid’s programs.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
November 7 - Life Beyond Cancer, 11:30 a.m.
November 13 - Young Survivors Peer Gathering, 6
p.m. in Templeton
November 15 - Advanced Cancer Support Group,
11 a.m.
November 21 - Potluck Social, 11:30 a.m.
November 28 - Mindfulness Hour, 11:30 a.m.
November 29 - Breast Cancer Support Group, 12 p.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 — first Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Night Meeting — third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Su Casa
Restaurant (2927 Spring St.)
Lions Club
Atascadero Club #2385 • 5035 Palma Ave.
Meeting — second and fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Paso Robles Club 2407 • 1420 Park St.
Meeting — second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m.
San Miguel Club 2413 • 256 13th St.
Meeting — first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Santa Margarita Club 2418 • 9610 Murphy St.
Meeting — second and fourth Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Shandon Valley Club • 630-571-5466
Templeton Club 2427 • 601 Main St. • 805-434-1071
Meeting — first and third Thursday, 7 p.m.
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
WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
MONDAY: Therapeutic Yoga at Dharma Yoga,
11:30 a.m.;
TUESDAY: Educational Radio Show, 1:00 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 is
required with Kathy Thomas at kathythomas10@
hotmail.com or 805-610-6486.; Beautification
Boutique offers products for hair loss and resources
for mastectomy patients (knittedknockers.org).
SUPPORT & ENCOURAGEMENT
Take Off Pounds Sensibly — every Monday, 6:30
p.m. Community Church of Atascadero, 5850
Rosario,, basement room. 805-466-1697 or visit
tops.org
North County Overeaters Anonymous — every
Monday, 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
Tuesday, 1 p.m., Templeton Presbyterian Church,
610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 805-466-
7226.
Overeaters Anonymous — every Thursday, 7 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 4500 El Camino
Real, Atascadero. Irene 818-415-0353.
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.
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
Sponsored by Hospice SLO, 805-544-2266, hospiceslo.org
Bereaved Parents Group — every Tuesday, 5:30
to 7 p.m.
Suicide Bereavement Support - fourth Wednesdays,
3 to 4:30 p.m.
Meetings at RISE – Visit in person at 1030 Vine St.,
Paso Robles or call 805-226-5400
General Grief Support — every Wednesday, 5 to
6:30 p.m. Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso. No cost,
no pre-registration.
GriefShare — every Saturday, 10 to noon in the Fireside
Room at Trinity Lutheran Church 940 Creston
Road, Paso Robles.
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
Paso Robles City Council — first and third Tuesday,
6:30 p.m., City of Paso Robles Library Conference
Room, 1000 Spring Street
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee — second
Monday, 4 p.m., Centennial Park Live Oak Room, 600
Nickerson Road
Templeton (Community Service District)
Board of Directors — first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.,
420 Crocker Street
Atascadero City Council — second and fourth Tuesday,
6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma
Avenue
Santa Margarita Area Advisory Council
Monthly meetings — first Wednesday, 7 p.m., Santa
Margarita Community Hall, 22501 I St.
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LAST WORD
or some, it’s not Christmastime without
the Nutcracker, a ballet that was adapted by
Alexandre Dumas Pére’s of E.T.A. Hoffman’s story
and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovksy. A
Russian ballet, it premiered in western countries in
the 1940s and has remained a Christmas tradition.
North County Dance and Performing Arts
Foundation will present its annual production of
the Nutcracker ballet Thursday, Dec. 6 through
Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Templeton Performing Arts
Center on the campus of Templeton High School.
“It’s definitely a family tradition,” Director
Cheryle Armstrong said. “It’s a heart-warming
story. We try to keep it traditional, [though] we
twist it a little.”
The ballet tells the story of a young girl named
Clara who gets a nutcracker from her Uncle Drosselmeyer
on Christmas Eve and is transported to
another world in her dreams.
This year’s cast includes Kaela Tran as Clara,
Jenevieve Crossett as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Billy
Cusimano as Drosselmeyer and Samuel Fulk, a
guest artist from Sacramento, as the Cavalier.
By Heather Young
“He’s fantastic,” Armstrong said. “He’s very musical
and fun.”
The cast for the 2018 season of the Nutcracker
has a record number of dancers, which come from
throughout the entire North County. The cast has
nearly 75 people of all ages, quite a few more than
past years, North County Dance and Performing
Arts Foundation Vice President Cali Domenghini
said. Past years have had 40 to 50 cast members.
What changed it this year, Domenghini said is that
the foundation opened up participation to dance students
around the county. Main Street Dance owner
Jocelyn Willis is one of the production’s choreographers
and she has more than 15 dancers in the cast.
Another change to this production is the addition
of a new assistant director – Taylor Santero.
“Taylor is also our jazz company director,” Domenghini
said. “We’re excited to have her on board.”
While the rehearsals are held at Class Act Dance
in Paso Robles, dancers who train anywhere are
welcome to audition. The only requirement, Armstrong
said, is that dancers have at least one year of
training – that includes even the youngest dancers.
For more information, email
info@northcountyperformingarts.org
NUTCRACKER BALLET PERFORMANCE DATES
• Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
(open dress rehearsal and student night)
• Friday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 9 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $29 for adults and $24 for children
12 and younger and seniors 62 and older.
For the open dress rehearsal, tickets may
be purchased at NCDPAF.org.
SUGAR PLUM TEA PARTY
• Dec. 2 at 11 a.m. at Cantinas on the Park
General admission is $18, get a VIP upgrade
with photos for an additional $5
AARP Card Club Offers Fun Three Times a Week
By Heather Young
The AARP Card Club has been meeting in
the building next to the Atascadero Lake Park
since 1961. The group meets three times a week
for Bridge on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
from noon to 3 p.m.
“When we say card club we mean Bridge,”
member Julie Hartman said.
The card club is open to anyone who would like
to play Bridge, whether they’ve played it before
or have never played it before. Before joining the
regular group, all new members are invited to attend
free Bridge lessons on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
with Virginia Carsley, who has been with the club
for many years. Bridge lessons are free and people
just need to show up.
When the club started in 1961, it met in the
Ewalt Bible School Building and had 73 charter
members and a board of officers.
Soon after the group started meeting on Oct.
13, 1961, George Ingham gave the group a lot he
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owned in the Atascadero Lake State Park. The
members donated money to constructing a building
on that land. That building has since been sold
to the Atascadero Kiwanis Club and renamed
from the AARP Building to Kiwanis Hall.
Now, the member is down to about 25 people,
with about 8 to 12 people coming to each
Bridge meeting. For those who want to play in
the regular Bridge games, it is required they call
805-461-4136 and leave a message in advance of
the date they’d like to attend.
Each Bridge meeting needs to have multiples
of four because four people are needed in order
to play. Hartman said that if there aren’t quite
enough people, there are people who come play
when needed.
“It’s fun,” member Carey Rogers said. “It’s a
great brain exercise.”
Member Virginia Carsley shared an article
called “Why play bridge?” from the book, Bridge
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for Beginners and Beyond. In it, it says that playing
bridge can boost “your brain functions” and it
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Part of the reason it’s good for the brain is that
every hand is different and it exercises both sides
of your brain.
Carsley said that everyone puts in a dollar each
time they play and then they divide up the pot for
prize money. There’s a one-time fee of $10 when
joining the card club to help cover supplies.
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Sue Hubbard,
Farmers Insurance................... 13
Templeton Door & Trim............ 11
The Carlton Hotel..................... 09
The Laundromat....................... 15
Triple 7 Motorsports................. 12
Triple 7 Tractor.......................... 05
Whit’s Turn Tree Service........... 15
Wine Country Theatre.............. 02
Writing Support Group............ 26
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INAUGURAL
RACE
#1
Brynn & Brittni Frace’s Memorial
2019 Running Chicken
10K & Fun Run
JANUARY
6
Fundraiser for
Scholarships,
Athletic Equipment
and Community
Connectivity
Run4Bitti&Brynn
Lake Santa Margarita, SLO County
Race Starts at 9:00 am
Sunday, January 6, 2019
$35
Brynn & Bitti were sisters, best friends and dedicated runners who ran with passion
and friends. They were selfless, authentic and full of joy. A Memorial Athletic
Scholarship as well as an Athletic Shoe Donation program would be just the thing
they would support.
Brynn & Bitti wanted everyone to find their Inner Chicken. What does being a
chicken mean? To them it meant living each day with: Courage, Commitment,
Loyalty, Dancing, Spontaneity, Acceptance, Fun and Running with Passion.
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION AT: RUN4BITTIANDBRYNN.ORG