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JANUARY 2019
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GOING THE DISTANCE
NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO HONOR THE MEMORY
OF SISTERS BRYNN & BRITTNI FRACE
MAYOR'S VISION
FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
HEATHER MORENO SHARES PLANS FOR 2019
DEPARTMENTS
14 21 29
SOMETHING WORTH READING
06 Publisher’s Letter
ROUND TOWN
08 Colony Buzz
10 Santa Margarita: Our Dark Skies
11 Two in Tow: The Morro Bay Harborwalk
12 New California Laws Take Effect
14 Polar Plunge Rings in the New Year
COLONY PEOPLE
16 Brynn & Brittni: Going the Distance
17 Senior Center Installs New Board for 2019
BUSINESS
21 Keep your Pet Healthy at Atascadero
Pet Hospital & Emergency Center
TENT CITY
22 E.G. Lewis, Before Atascadero
24 Educational Leadership in the North County
by Dr. James Brescia, Ed.D
25 Cuesta College Promise Scholarship Sends
3,000 locals to College for Free
27 HoofBeat, Calendar, & Trail Tales
COLONY TASTE
28 The Breath of Tea with Lori Foster
29 Assemble the Perfect Cheese Board
EVENTS
30 Activity & Event Guide
31 Tamale Festival returns to Atascadero
LAST WORD
34 InvenTOrY Management with Sarah Pope
ON THE COVER
Atascadero, as seen from
Pine Mountain
Photo & Art by Nicholas Mattson
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“I am enough of an artist to draw freely
upon my imagination. Imagination
is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited. Imagination
encircles the world.
— Albert Einstein
"Be the change you want to see in the
world."
— Mahatma Gandhi
It’s right about this time, the evening
before we go to press, that I get a
chance to reflect on the massive effort
that goes into producing our publications
by dozens of teammates. As the cold and
dark surrounds us this time of year, it
brings to mind how we rely on each other
— for work, for play, for love, and for life.
Each year it seems my wife and I come to appreciate this season on a
deeper level. Our children make it that much more important to get it right
— and admit when we are wrong. We live in a crazy world — it was crazy
when there were just a thousand humans, and it is crazy with seven billion;
it was crazy when we fashioned tools from stone and were unaware of what
thunder was, and it is crazy now that we hunt for the next big thing and
realize we are on a small speck spinning 1,000 miles per hour and hurtling
at a mind-boggling 67,000 miles per hour around our wonderful, life-giving
star we call the rising Sun.
I imagine it will always be crazy. I imagine it will always offer adventure
and heartache. I imagine there will always be something to learn, whether
it is one set of eyes looking into the starry sky seeking answers to questions,
or whether it is seven billion sets staring into screens.
We are on spaceship Earth. We are going where no man or woman has
gone before, and we are home, all at the same time.
Looking back on 2018, I hope everyone has learned something. I imagine
everyone learned a little something different. Among other things, I learned
that beef jerky is a meat raisin. That was a mind-blower. I learned a few
other things too, from books. I love publishing magazines, because I love
connecting people to something enriching — a big thank you to those who
believe in what we do, and to the advertisers who partner with us — but a book
is a whole other level; literally pure imagination.
I did grow up a little in 2018, and got some grey hair in my beard and
more hair in my ears — that is pretty fun. I fell in love more with my wife
— that was rewarding. My kids grow up faster than I thought — that is
scary, wonderful, and scary.
The biggest lesson for me in 2018 is that I’m only as good as the people
around me. I’m truly blessed to have the friends I do, and blessed to live
in this community.
What will 2019 bring? What adventure awaits? What heartbreak looms?
What crazy idea will revolutionize the world yet once again? We look forward
to being there every step of the way. I imagine, it will not be a year for
the faint of heart or poor of spirit. It will be a year to live blessed, and charge.
Please enjoy this issue of COLONY Magazine.
Nicholas Mattson
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| COLONY Buzz
Children's House Montessori School hosts
NY International Children’s Film Festival "Best of the Fest"
Every year, the
New York
International
Children’s Film Festival
(NYICFF), puts
together “the best of the
fest” from that year’s
film festival. These
shorts — animation, live action, documentary and
experimental films — come from across the globe.
On Saturday, January 12, Children’s House
Montessori School in Atascadero will host two collections
from the 2018 Festival — Kid Flicks One for
children ages 3-7 and Kid Flicks Two for ages 8-18.
The event is open to the public, and children must
be accompanied by an adult.
The audience will be given a ballot to score their
favorites and offer their opinions. Discussion about
the films will follow the screening.
Tickets are $5 per person, and include a bag of
popcorn and a cookie.
Kid Flicks One
Kid Flicks One gives a warm welcome to all budding
cinephiles with a lively international lineup of fun.
Kick off with good hygiene and great dubstep in Party
Mouth (USA), then let your hair—or, er fur—down
and hang loose in I Want to Live in the Zoo (Russia).
And the charming If You Fall (Canada).]
Kids Flicks Two
With a compelling
range of styles and
themes, Kid Flicks
Two offers clever,
thought-provoking
films sure to inspire
audiences ages 8+ to
expand their horizons.
In the Grand
Prize award-winner
Game (USA), AJ has
the drive to excel but
must push through obstacles to get there. Meanwhile,
teamwork takes on different stripes when an
odd couple of bears are forced to work together in
the hilarious stop-motion short Poles Apart (UK).
For more info, call Korey Dudley
Children’s House Montessori
3025 Monterey Rd
805-466-5068
805-391-4566
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Fresh New Items on the Dinner Menu
Great Selection of Steaks | Variety of Fresh Seafood
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Nautical Cowboy Freshens the Menu
The new year brings new menu items to Nautical Cowboy as the restaurant
continues forging ahead in its first year. With chef Jason Main behind the kitchen
staff and David Weyrich helping steer the way, the voyage has just begun for the
team inside the Historic Carlton Hotel restaurant.
To combat the cold and rain expected in the new year, Weyrich and Main will
bring in some comfort food and a supplier
with quick access to fresh seafood.
“The new supplier we have out of
San Francisco, if I called him today, he
would have 30 different kinds of oysters,”
Weyrich said. “It’s unbelievable.”
Along with fresh oysters, crab will be a
fixture on the menu for January.
“The Dungeness is going to be huge,” Weyrich said, “the fresh crab season
started in November, so I’m bringing fresh Dungeness for a lot of dishes.”
Nautical Cowboy will feature the Dungeness on several plates, with a variety of
presentations including a Dungeness Ceasar.
To get the mouth watering, lunch hours are
coming soon to Nautical Cowboy, preparing
for burgers, sandwiches and seafood.
With focus on fresh, sustainable seafood,
the new menu will feature swordfish, both
Prince Edward Island and Mediterranean
mussels, and a sole variety.
“We’ll also be doing the comfort food winter time stuff,” Weyrich said, “like
bison meatloaf and chili, and short ribs slow-cooked over six hours.”
In the heart of wine country, the glass is never half-empty at Nautical Cowboy.
“We are constantly revolving our wine list so people can try different things,”
Weyrich said. “You are likely to see a new chardonnay by the glass every week —
local, regional, and worldwide, keeping favorites and bringing in new flavors.”
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| Santa Margarita
Celebrating our
with Friends and Family
By Simone Smith
“Although our days are getting
longer, our skies are still dominated by
the season’s darkness and lucky us to
live here in North SLO County!”
Ah
January, the mad dash
of the holiday season
and end-of-the-year
race to complete the “To-Do” list are in the
past. We’ve now entered the full embrace of
winter, a time of reflection and looking forward.
Although our days are getting longer,
our skies are still dominated by the season’s
darkness and lucky us to live here in North
SLO County!
As a fan of dark skies, a fairly rare occurrence
of a Super Moon combined with a total
lunar eclipse (or Blood Moon) is right around
the corner, Sunday, January 20-21 and it’s a
great reason to gather friends and family for
a little outdoor fun.
Not that long ago people lived their lives
based on the rising and setting of the sun,
planting and harvesting by the phases of the
moon and navigating by the stars. In those
days, celestial events such as meteor showers
or eclipses were noticed by all, a source of
mystery and taken very seriously.
How times have changed — through years
of questioning and scientific study we now
know the reasons for the events in our skies
and can predict with regularity their occurrence,
also, with the discovery and use of electricity
to light our nights, we have become
independent of the need for and influences
of natural light.
Growing up in a city, I was lucky to have
parents who developed my appreciation for
dark skies over summers spent in the foothills
of the Sierras, trips to the mountains
or on camping adventures. In my kid mind I
used to think that the moon was brighter because
we were closer and that there were just
more stars over some areas. With friends and
family we spent countless hours watching the
moon traverse the sky, identifying constellations,
oohing and awing at meteor showers
and going for walks with flashlights off.
Later I learned the real reason the skies
were so amazing was due to the lack of light
pollution, sadly so prevalent in our modern
world (see a current map of the world and
the effects of lighting at lightpollutionmap.
info ). However, while people in many areas
have lost the ability to see all but a faint moon
and the very brightest stars, here, or within
a short drive, we are fortunate to still have
the opportunity to enjoy nature's nighttime
displays without too much interference. Our
night skies are something that really make
our area special and it’s fun to share the experience.
According to timeanddate.com, the upcoming
Super Blood Moon of January 20-
21 is the first and only full lunar eclipse of
the year, the next occurance won’t take place
again until May 26 of 2021.
What’s with the name? A full moon is
called a Super Moon when it occurs on its
closest approach to the earth and a Blood
Moon is the name given during a total
lunar eclipse causing it to appear deep
red in color.
Also, it’s fun to note that some call this the
“Great American Lunar Eclipse” as the totality
will be visible across all 50 states!
If the weather is clear, the timing of this
lunar event couldn’t be better here in North
County. To make the most of this free natural
event, bundle up, gather friends and family
and head outside to an area with a dark and
unobstructed view. I suggest hot chocolate
and warm adult beverages with some fun
evening snacks while enjoying the show. According
to timeanddate.com Moonrise will
be at 5:02 p.m., Partial Eclipse (moon starts
turning red) at 7:33 p.m. and Total Eclipse by
8:41 p.m. Get outside and enjoy!
Note: Learn more about our night skies or
join in free monthly stargazing events (by Santa
Margarita KOA), with Central Coast Astronomical
Society at centralcoastastronomy.org.
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The Morro Bay Harborwalk
Two in Tow
& On The Go
A Family Adventure Column
By Tonya Strickland
On a whim, my 2 and 4-year-old kiddos
and I recently explored the Morro
Bay Harborwalk. We were met with
thrill-worthy beach swings, playful sea otters
that tumbled and twirled in the calm harbor
waters and boats that passed us as we ran along
the expansive, slated boardwalk.
Kind of magical, right?
This easy and free kidventure is a great way to
get outside with a few key stops while you’re there.
Once you walk the Harborwalk you’ll find
several lookout points, a slatted boardwalk and
a Class 1 bike path away from the road. Between
your start at the Embarcadero and the
parking lot there are also two public restroom
stops, a swing set and several lookout points
with benches facing the calm waters.
The humble beginnings of this stretch of
Morro Bay were all just a vision In the early
1950s, according to the City.
As the story goes, a Mr. Arthur E. Coleman
worked to connect Morro Rock to the Embarcadero
via a road to build a waterfront park
for children. Coleman Park features a fenced
basketball court and six swings (including two
bucket swings for the babes!).
The accompanying Harborwalk, completed
about a decade ago, stretches from the
Embarcadero’s quaint string of gift/seafood/
saltwater taffy shops to the iconic Morro Rock,
the last in a line of volcanic earthly throwbacks
reaching south toward San Luis Obispo.
The Harborwalk pairs a pedestrian walkway
with slatted boards and a seperate, two-lane
paved bike path for guests of all kinds. Even
the crazy preschool-toddler variety. In fact, our
favorite stop is a tie between the Coleman Park
swing set and the playful otter pups swimming
just south of the Rock. As a bonus, it has lots
of lookouts and views of harbor boats! And if
you’ve studied up on your preschooler story
books, you’ll know aaaall the boat names.
And that’s it! Easy-peasy. You could end
your trip there, or go explore the Morro Bay
Embarcadero which we detail in a Morro Bay
Day Guide over on the blog, twontow.com; OR
you can call it a success and just head home (I,
personally, tend to not chance it with those tiny
humans in tow). Either way, it will be fun day
in Morro Bay.
See you there!
Two In Tow & On The Go is a SLO County
Mommy Blog that details pictures, tips and stories
about things to do with kids on California's Central
Coast. Follow the adventure at @two.n.tow
on Instagram and Facebook and at twontow.com.
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A Look at New California Laws in Effect for 2019
Here is a sampling of some of the new
California laws in effect, as of January
1, 2019, that could affect you.
AB 216: FREE POSTAGE
FOR VOTERS
California voters who vote by mail will no
longer have to pay postage. The new law works
to ensure voting is free for all Californians by
requiring that election officials include a return
envelope with prepaid postage when delivering
vote-by-mail ballots. Local agencies could ask
the state to reimburse them for the new costs,
estimated at $5.5 million.
AB 375: CALIFORNIA CONSUMER
PRIVACY ACT
The new law can hold companies accountable
for potential abuse of personal data. In a
compromise reached between consumer privacy
advocates and tech companies, the California
Consumer Privacy Act was signed into law in
2018 and goes into effect in 2020. It allows
consumers to know more about personal information
companies collect on them and empowers
them to request the data be deleted. If
there is an unauthorized breach of a consumer’s
non-encrypted personal information, companies
can be sued for up to $750. Upon request,
members of the public could ask a business to
delete information they have collected on them
and businesses that sell consumers' information
would have to disclose the categories of information
they collect. Kids under 16 must opt
in to consent to the sale of their data. While
consumers can sue for security breaches, the
Attorney General can levy fines.
AB 1871: FREE AND
REDUCED-PRICE
SCHOOL MEALS
During his first term as California governor
in 1975, Jerry Brown signed legislation requiring
that all public schools provide students in
grades K-12 one nutritionally-adequate free
or reduced-price meal per school day. In 1992,
when charter schools were authorized as public
schools, they were exempt from this requirement.
This law ensures that charter school
students have the same access to nutrition as
low-income students in public schools. This
law will facilitate meals for over 340,000 eligible,
low-income students who are enrolled
By Melissa Chavez
in California charter schools, and over 80,000
low-income children who are currently going
without meals.
AB 1976: LACTATION
ACCOMMODATION
IN THE WORKPLACE
An employer shall make reasonable efforts to
provide an employee with the use of a room or
other location, other than a bathroom, in close
proximity to the employee’s work area, for the
employee to express milk in private. The room
or location may include the place where the
employee normally works if it otherwise meets
the requirements of this section. An employer
who makes a temporary lactation location
available to an employee will comply with this
section the following conditions are met: The
employer is unable to provide a permanent lactation
location because of operational, financial
or space limitations; The temporary lactation
location is private and free from intrusion while
an employee expresses milk; The temporary lactation
location is used only for lactation purposes
while an employee expresses milk; The
temporary lactation location otherwise meets
the requirements of state law concerning lactation
accommodation.
AB 2013: CONCEALED
CARRY FIREARMS
TRAINING PROFICIENCY
Under existing California Penal Code 26165,
the required course of training for an applicant
must be no more than 16 hours and must cover
firearm safety and laws regarding the permissible
use of a firearm. AB 2013 would amend
26165 PC to require that the course of training
be at least eight hours, but not be required to
exceed 16 hours. The bill requires the training
course firearm handling and shooting technique
instruction, a demonstration by the applicant
of shooting proficiency, safe handling of each
firearm that the applicant will be licensed to
carry and include live-fire exercises conducted
on a firing range. The law also requires licensing
authorities to establish and make available to
the public the standards used when issuing licenses
regarding the live-fire shooting exercises
it requires, as specified. By imposing additional
requirements on local licensing authorities,
this bill would create a state-mandated local
program. The California Constitution requires
the state to reimburse local agencies and school
districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for
making that reimbursement. To date, 25 U.S.
states have enacted similar legislation.
SB 1046: IGNITION INTERLOCK
DEVICE (IID) FOR DUI
California residents who have been convicted
of a DUI, will be required to install an ignition
interlock device on their vehicle, even if they
are convicted of their first DUI offense. An
IID is a small breathalyzer that is connected
to a vehicle’s ignition system. The device prevents
a vehicle from starting when a driver’s
breath sample contains alcohol. A convicted
driver has the right to apply for a restricted
license without completing their license suspension
upon revocation, providing they install
an IID on their vehicle, which will be in effect
until January 1, 2026.
SB 1448: HEALING ARTS
PROBATION STATUS
AND DISCLOSURE
Previously, California medical providers
who are disciplined for ethical violations such
as gross negligence, substance abuse, inappropriate
prescribing or sexual misconduct could
be placed on probation and allowed to continue
practicing for a period under restricted
conditions. Beginning in July 2019, California
physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, acupuncturists,
chiropractors and osteopathic and naturopathic
doctors are required to inform their
prospective patients if they are on probation
before they can be treated.
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POLAR PLUNGE rings in the New Year with salty fun
By Patrick Pemberton
The real highlight occurs pre-dip on the beach,
with a bizarre cast of characters from around the county.
Take a stroll to Cayucos on New Year’s Day
and you might think you’ve entered what Rod
Serling used to describe as another dimension.
The annual Carlin Soule Memorial Polar
Bear Dip is perhaps one of the weirdest events
you’ll come across in San Luis Obispo County
— a holiday tailor-made for surrealists, oddballs
and goofs. But it’s also an unforgettable taste of
what we collectively call “the SLO Life.”
If you want to symbolically wash away any
unpleasant memories of 2018 — or you simply
can’t abandon the previous night’s New Year’s
Eve celebrations — there are three (official)
polar dip options for New Year’s Day.
The Avila Beach dip, which begins at 11:30
a.m., is relatively informal with few rules (One
you might want to remember: “No birthday
suits allowed”). Typically featuring gentle little
waves, slightly warmer water and a smaller
(though still robust) crowd, the Avila plunge is
ideal for the beginning dipper.
In nearby Pismo Beach, the 3rd annual Pier
to Plunge, beginning at 8:45 a.m., offers a
healthy start to 2019, combining a 5K beach
run with an ocean dip, as each runner heads
straight to the water after crossing the finish
line. The first 250 finishers will win a beanie,
while the first place man and woman will win a
training session with Nike-sponsored marathon
runner Jordan Hasay.
But the grand poo-bah of all local polar dips
is clearly in Cayucos, where more than 3,000
have been known to gather for this sobering
(or not) Pacific plunge. While the climax of the
event is the dash into the surf, the real highlight
occurs pre-dip on the beach, when a bizarre
cast of characters from around the county and
beyond gather in a party that’s a mash of New
Year’s Eve, Halloween and Mardi Gras.
The event began in 1981, when the late
Carlin Soule — bored with the slow New Year’s
days — invited a few friends and his employees
at the Way Station to dive into the ocean.
The next year, the event grew to 55 people.
Sadly, Soule succumbed to cancer before the
eighth annual dip. But his event continued to
grow, and today it is a nippy must on any SLO
County bucket list.
Costumes are encouraged at all plunges, but
the Cayucos dip, beginning at 10 a.m., features
the most outrageous. Here you might find superheroes
and aliens congregating with Elvis for
a photo op that even the most sensational tabloids
couldn’t have staged. Best of all, some of the
best costume models sport four legs and a tail.
As the noon dip nears, spectators pack the pier
and wait for a second New Year’s countdown.
But while the first announces the arrival of the
new year, this one reminds us to have fun with it.
Our New Year’s Eve Fun Guide
So technically speaking, New Year’s is just one
of 365 days on the calendar. But that doesn’t
mean it has to be a day like any other because,
symbolically, New Year’s Eve offers both a
chance to look back on the past year, and, ah —
OK, whatever. Really, it’s just an excuse to
party like it’s 1999 all over again. And, frankly,
there’s nothing illegal about a little legal fun,
right? Luckily, there are several events planned
county-wide to maximize your in-with-the-new
celebrations. Here are a few recommendations:
On the Waterfront: There’s a lot to be
said for staying close to home on New Year’s —
especially if there are tacos involved. Beginning
at 7 p.m., you can offer a toast of tacos at the
Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero.
Semi-formal attire is suggested for the event,
which begins at 7 p.m. and features live music
by SoundCake. Tickets, which cost $50 before
December 30 ($65 after), buys access to the
La Parrilla taco bar and two drink tickets.
Dancing is encouraged but not required for this
lakeside bash, which raises money for youth
sports and scholarships, the Alisa Ann Rusch
Burn Foundation and other local charities.
Think Pink: There’s a reason why celebrities
such as Paul Newman, Dolly Parton and Graham
Nash loved to visit the Madonna Inn —
it’s a trippy place. And the holidays here have
never disappointed. Perhaps the most ostentatious
place in the county — aside from Hearst
Castle — The New Year’s party ($75-125) features
live music, dancing, a midnight balloon
drop and, of course, those great desserts.
Ship Ahoy: What can be more cozy and romantic
than a nighttime dinner cruise on a 72-
foot yacht? The Papagallo will take off at 6 p.m.
on December 31, headed for a 9 p.m. (a.k.a.,
midnight Eastern time) celebration. Enjoy the
sights of Morro Bay from the water while also
dining on amazing food. If this one sells out,
look for other New Year’s cruises on the coast.
(Tickets: $100)
Feel the Beat: The Fremont Theatre, centerpiece
of downtown SLO, has become a quaint,
intimate place to see some of your favorite acts,
including the English Beat (tickets $55), who
will put on a New Year’s Eve show at the historic
theater. Led by Dave Wakeling, the English
Beat offers a mix of ska, reggae, pop and
80s nostalgia. Best known for songs such as
“Save it for Later” and “I Confess,” the Beat
have had a loyal following and are particularly
fond of performing in San Luis Obispo.
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GOING THE DISTANCE
Life Ought be Measured by the Joy
Between the Beginning and the End
As I begin writing this, I can feel the
emotions rising to the surface. As the
sports editor of the local newspaper, I
was a part of the years of commitment, success
and heartbreak and I was blessed to feel every
moment and relive the greatest moments of
some young people’s lives.
The relationships I made during that time
are precious beyond explanation, and a few lives
were truly fused with my own as I cheered from
behind a camera, keyboard, and social media
platforms. I’ve cried alone in my car after our
teams lost that final playoff game of the season,
I stormed courts and fields after big wins.
When the hero was raised onto the shoulders
of the team, I was both the lifter and liftee. It
was our story, and we shared it together, and I
then shared it with our local readers and fans.
Devastating losses marked the end of an era,
closed the chapter on a story filled with wins,
losses, blowouts and comebacks. It was the period
at the end of a story that spanned an entire
lifetime up to that point.
But wins and losses are just a part of the
story. It is the relationships, the journey, the
adventure between the lines that truly capture
the imagination, because the score is just a temporary
mark but the adventure never ends.
My first year as the sports editor, Brynn
Frace was a senior at Atascadero High School.
Her sister Brittni was a freshman. I began my
journey as sports editor during the winter season,
and the Frace sisters ran the pitch for AHS
Brittni and Brynn Frace. Contributed photo
soccer. As spring hit, I found my favorite sport
to cover — distance running.
I showed up at the 2013 Bearcat Relays at
Paso Robles High School and as I crossed the
all-weather track to the center of the mini-festival
that is a track meet, I was floored by the
scene of an Arroyo Grande runner cheering as
runners from Templeton, Atascadero, and Paso
Robles ran by her. There was a sense of joy for
the run that was now the pervading rhythm.
Athletes were no longer competing with each
other, but competing with their own personal
best and using each other to push themselves
further along.
That spirit was evident between Brynn and
Brittni Frace, that they pushed one another to
be better in a way that inspired admiration.
Whether it was better goofy, or better friendly,
or better on the track or cross country course.
By Nicholas Mattson
I can only imagine the joyful songs they sang
as they drove back together to Chico State for
the spring semester after winter break. They never
made it to Chico, but they never really left us
either.
Like flowers that spring up after winter, the
clouds of sorrow break for beams of light and joy.
Now a year after the sisters left this Earth,
their spirit lives on. Their parents, Warren and
Shari Frace, continue their service to our community
and honor their daughter’s memories.
Warren serves as the Community Development
Director for the City of Paso Robles, and Shari
serves as support staff for Atascadero Fine Arts
Academy.
In their spare time, they have brought honor
to their girls with a 10K & Fun Run-Walk
around the idyllic Santa Margarita Lake. As
related from Warren and Shari time and again
as they process the loss and celebrate the lives
of Brynn and Brittni, instead of dwelling on
the loss, they make the best of what the girls
gave to the world.
The spirit of Brynn and Brittni remains a living
force for their “love of nature, the outdoors
and respect for the earth and one another.”
The marathon of life calls to us to reach inside
and find something that keeps us running
toward our own finish line, and those around
us who love us also challenge us, and push us
to choose who it is we will be each day as we go
the distance. To get a little inspiration, join Run
4 Bitti and Brynn as a walker or a runner, or
just as a fan at the finish line cheering on those
who make it across.
For more info on the upcoming Run 4 Bitti
and Brynn 10K and Fun Run-Walk, go to run-
4bittiandbrynn.org.
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Senior Center has resources for those 50 and older
The Atascadero Senior Center
has a variety of activities
for seniors 50 years of
age and older. For $10 per year,
members get access to the center
and all its activities.
“In this community we find
that a lot of people don’t know
we exist,” said Carey Rogers, who
has been installed for her second
year as president.
In addition to being a place
for seniors to gather and attend
activities, the center also loans out
wheelchairs, walkers, shower seats
and crutches. Those items aren’t
limited to seniors, but to anyone
who is need of them. Rogers
said there is no cost to borrow
the items.
“We have so much surplus,”
said Gloria Lautt, who was newly
installed as treasurer.
“That’s one of the things we
find is the most appreciated,”
Rogers added.
A few years ago, the senior center
had no members and few activities,
so a new group of volunteers
stepped up and reinvigorated the
nonprofit center.
“We have something going on
every day,” Rogers said.
Lautt said there are two types of
groups that use the building.
“One type is someone who
wants to come in and give classes
that is open to everyone that
would be sponsored by the senior
center,” Lautt said. “And the other
type is a group that would like to
use the senior center, but it would
be a nominal fee to cover cleaning
and utilities.”
The outside groups don’t have to
be all seniors, she added.
“It’s a great service to the community
to offer facilities at such a
low price,” Lautt said.
“In the evening, parking is no
issue,” Rogers added.
Another important part of the
senior center is that it is the home
of Meals That Connect, which
provides lunch to homebound seniors
60 years and older. In addition
to delivering meals Monday
through Friday, meals are also
served in the dining room on-site
for any senior. Meals are $2.75 per
meal, but Rogers said that if someone
is not able to pay for lunch,
they are still able to have the meal.
“[The dining room] was full the
other day,” Rogers said.
Meals That Connect are in
need of volunteer drivers to deliver
meals. Volunteers receive a free
meal the days that they deliver.
Any local senior is eligible to
become a member at any time.
“If anyone is interested in joining
the senior center, they might
want to attend a board meeting,”
Lautt said.
President: Carey Rogers
Treasurer: Gloria Lautt
Notes: All activities are
free to members
Tai Chi: Monday, Wednesday,
Friday from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m.
Discussion Group: Tuesday
from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Qi Gong: Thursday from
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
“Anybody is welcome to come,”
Rogers added. “We would like for
more people to come to more of
our membership meetings.”
The Atascadero Senior Center
was formed and incorporated as a
501(c)(3) in 1974. The nonprofit
purchased its building at 5905
East Mall, across the street from
Sunken Gardens in 1977. The
center is staffed with a volunteer
receptionist Monday through Friday
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving
members access to free WiFi,
computers, books, puzzles, games
and loaning of medical equipment.
“[At that time, the center] had
over 100 members and 12 people
on the board,” Rogers said
Today, the nonprofit has 25
member and four board members.
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Atascadero mayor shares vision for 2019
is a beautiful
and authentic city of
“Atascadero
outdoor recreation, culinary
adventures and welcoming
hospitality. It’s a safe place where
the arts and history thrive and the
diversity of experience, generosity
of spirit, and small-town ambiance
are here to be enjoyed by visitors and
residents alike.”
This is the ten-year vision that
in 2014, the City Council, business
community and residents came together
to create. Four years in, we’ve
made much progress as a community.
Downtown has more restaurants
and shops, with minimal vacancies.
I was excited to head up the taskforce
that brought BridgeWork to
Atascadero, the first co-working
space in North SLO County. The
La Plaza project and Bridgewalk
Hotel are in the works which, when
completed, will bring tremendous
energy to neighboring businesses
and encourage further investment in
By Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno
our town. The City now hosts several
large events, where thousands of
residents and visitors experience our
unique offerings. And what outdoor
enthusiast doesn’t love the Three
Bridges Trail?
While we are on the road to
that vision, there is still more to do.
During strategic planning in early
2019, the Council along with City
staff, the business sector and residents
will come together as we set
priorities and determine how to
reach our vision. And with a new
Council, it’s possible the vision
may slightly shift. Over a day and
a half, we will look at our strengths
and weaknesses, opportunities and
challenges, and decide on our key
priorities for moving Atascadero
forward. It’s an opportunity for the
community (that means all of us!) to
provide input as we set our compass
for the coming two years.
My goal with strategic planning
is to develop a small number of key
priorities on which we can focus and
to which we can hold ourselves, and
each other, accountable. The risk
any organization faces is setting too
many priorities, thereby outstripping
its capacity. To quote our former
Community Development Director,
“we can do anything, we just can’t
do everything.”— certainly not all at
the same time.
Atascadero is often referred to
as a bedroom community but if we
want to thrive that must change.
We literally cannot afford it when
confronted with increasing state
and healthcare costs, necessary infrastructure
improvements and a
growing population in need of services.
Economic development is not
simply about improving business for
business’ sake or to have a few more
shops. The things that we want as
a community cost money. Growing
our local economy is one way we pay
for those things.
That does not mean we strive to
be a “little Paso.” We are uniquely
Atascadero! What it does mean is
Heather Moreno
that we must create a diverse local
economy, one where the number of
jobs — especially head of household
jobs — is on par with our housing
supply. People tend to shop, eat
and use services in close proximity
to where they work. The more jobs
we attract to Atascadero, the more
successful our retail and restaurant
sector, which encourages even more
businesses to locate here. More jobs
mean less people on the freeway.
More jobs mean a better quality of
life for our residents.
Downtown traffic calming has
the opportunity to increase safety
and provide a pedestrian-friendly
atmosphere to draw more people
into our businesses. As we assess
the El Camino corridor to identify
opportunities for development,
we can work with landowners to
come together to optimize use of
their parcels. We must learn to better
market the many assets of our
city to attract the businesses we
need and want.
Like other cities throughout
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f a r r o n e l i z a b e t h
Heather Moreno, second from right,
is sworn-in for her term as mayor.
California, Atascadero faces the
challenges of homelessness, transients
and mental health issues, and
Atascadero has numerous groups
working to meet these needs. Loaves
& Fishes offers sustenance to the
food-insecure individuals in our
community, while the El Camino
Homeless Organization operates
a 50-bed shelter along with case
workers to help people get back
on their feet. It’s exciting to see the
expanded services ECHO expects
to provide that have the potential
to offer better support to their
clients and resolve some of the "
neighborhood challenges.
Transitions-Mental Health Association
has a good presence in
the North County and operates the
60 NOW program that provides
shelter and wrap-around services
to 60 of the most vulnerable in our
county. We know drug and alcohol
abuse can often lead to homelessness,
and North County Connection
is very active in Atascadero,
providing drug and alcohol counseling
services. The City continues
to be involved with these and other
organizations that provide in-patient
care, sober living and other
support services.
We will continue to participate in
these types of partnerships and at the
department level — public works,
community development, police
and fire — to address these issues
at a community-wide level. We are
also cognizant that enforcement is
needed and we will continue to take
appropriate measures when required.
We are committed to working with
local business owners and residents
about their concerns and to addressing
problems in the most beneficial
manner for all parties involved.
My favorite thing about
Atascadero is the people. We have a
community that pulls together to do
important work and I will continue
to champion that spirit and forge the
partnerships that make things happen.
Atascadero is not an “I” community,
it’s a “we” community, and
I’m honored to serve as your mayor.
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MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS WITH
ATASCADERO PET HOSPITAL & EMERGENCY CENTER
Open 24/7, pets can experience the
highest level of veterinary medicine
the Central Coast has to offer.
By Cassandra Frey
Where do you go when a pet emergency
strikes in the middle of the
night? Atascadero is lucky to be
home to just the place to take care of our most
beloved family members — our pets.
With 31 years of service, the Atascadero Pet
Hospital & Emergency Center is one of the
top locations on the Central Coast to receive
caring and prompt service during stressful situations,
and the usual, everyday veterinary care.
The hospital is always available to test, diagnose
and treat a wide range of ailments and animals.
In 1987 Robert Schechter and his family
settled in Atascadero. Two years later "Doctor
Bob" started a veterinary wellness practice
in an old dairy barn on Rocky Canyon Road.
During the mid-90s, the Schechter family purchased
a 5,000 square-foot building to allow
the veterinary practice to grow, and in 2002,
the Atascadero Pet Hospital became a 24-hour
emergency center. The hospital is open 365 days
a year, 24 hours a day. Day or night, the professional
medical staff is ready to take on the
direst of situations. Doctor Aaron Schechter
and Doctor Ofer Cherbinsky became the new
practice owners in 2007.
Animals can become sick with diseases that
humans are affected with. Dr. Cherbinsky
shared, “Dogs and cats are mammals, just like
humans and they get some of the same diseases
as us such as diabetes, thyroid issues, and cancer.
Many people are surprised at this.”
The best way to know if your animal is in
good health is with regular checkups and a vet
who knows their history.
Dr. Schechter shared, “The most important
thing for pet owners to know is that wellness
and preventive care with regular check-ups are
essential to keeping your pet happy, healthy
Owners Dr. Ofer Cherbinsky
and Dr. Aaron Schechter.
and thriving.” He continued, “As a teaching
and learning hospital, we encourage questions,
participation, and hands-on training. Our diverse
staff offers a unique set of opinions and
a wide range of knowledge. This collaborative
environment is very rewarding for everyone involved
and offers our clients the best possible
medical care on the Central Coast.”
Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center
has a history of saving many lives with 31
years in the business and their dedication to the
community shows.
“I enjoy meeting new people and developing
the client/patient relationship,” Dr. Schechter
said. “I enjoy treating animals and helping
them live longer healthier lives. We love the
small town feel here and Atascadero shows
a real sense of community. Our clients are
like family to us.”
Basic services such as wellness checks, vaccines,
dental and diagnostics help to treat many
four-legged friends. The facility also offers premier
24-hour emergency pet care, which includes
the use of monitors, IV pumps, oxygen,
ventilators, ECG w/external pacing, defibrillation,
pharmacy, laboratory, blood transfusions,
plasma transfusions, and rattlesnake antivenom.
From bone surgeries to things like acupuncture
and Eastern medicine, they cover it all. Some of
the more advanced services such as CT scans
and advanced imagery are available all night,
even on holidays!
Rochelle Barnett Sutherland shared her
experience at Atascadero Pet Hospital &
Emergency Center, saying "This is the most
compassionate and caring place a pet and
their person could ever ask for. Doctor Aaron
Schecter is such an amazing person. He is also
a top-notch surgeon! The vets at this hospital
are wonderful, loving people. Any parent
would be very lucky to have any one of them
if they needed care. The hospital is very well
kept and extremely clean. The entire staff is so
friendly and helpful. They have state-of-theart
equipment and we are confident they can
handle any pets’ needs for emergencies. The
prices for their services are very fair and very
reasonable compared to other places we have
been. They are as good as it gets for any pet
emergency, day or night, seven days. We have
been there on a Sunday night at 11 p.m. for a
life-saving emergency and we were treated so
good and the life of our precious lab was saved
after being poisoned at 11 years old. She went
on to live another three and a half years. We
highly recommend this hospital. The staff are
very thorough and explain the treatment options
precisely and clearly, making sure to take
the time and give extra attention to all the
little details. The staff are well-trained, with a
wonderful bedside manner and can help walk
you through everything during difficult situations
or end-of-life care.”
Atascadero Pet Hospital and Emergency &
Emergency Center is available for appointments
from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday,
and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The staff is
here for any pet emergency-24 hours per day,
7 days a week. In January, the hospital encourages
everyone to get their pet’s annual wellness
exams and are offering a discount on the exam
fee. For more information, call (805)466-3880
or visit the website at apetcenter.com. Atascadero
Pet Hospital is located at 9575 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422.
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The Birth of Atascadero
REFLECTING ON THE LIFE OF
Edward Gardner 'E.G.' Lewis
By The Atascadero Historical Society
The words inscribed over the main entrance
of Atascadero's Administration
Building, "Keep your face to the sunshine
and you cannot see the shadows" represent
the pervading spirit of the founder of Atascadero:
Edward G. Lewis, a man truly endowed with
unlimited imagination, boundless energy, and
unwavering optimism.
Born March 4, 1869, he was reared and educated
in the older cities of the eastern states with
their narrow, crooked streets leading to beautiful
homes in one part of the city, slums in another
and factories with smoking chimneys about.
This experience would later stoke his imagination
and vision for communities with the loveliness
and healthfulness of the country, as well
as the conveniences and advantages of the city.
In 1890, he married Mabel G. Wellington and
in 1898 they moved to St. Louis, Mo. He sold
his successful business interests and turned his
attention to the publishing business. In 1899, he
acquired the Winner magazine, which had an
existing circulation of 376,000, but was losing
money due to the high cost of printing. There
were no presses with enough capacity in St. Louis
to print the magazine at a low enough cost.
With skillful acquisitions and partnerships, he
resolved the cost issues. Having secured excess
PART 1: BEFORE ATASCADERO
paper and press capacity, he then purchased the
Woman’s Farm Journal in 1901 for $1,000 and
increased its circulation to 600,000. He started
the Woman’s Magazine and in four years it had
reached a monthly circulation of 1.6 million,
the largest circulation of any periodical in the
U.S. Other profitable periodicals followed and
he established The Lewis Publishing Company
in 1903 with $1.2 million in capital, a veritable
fortune in those days. He quickly became the
largest publisher of periodicals in the country
with a circulation of four million per issue. Due
to his focus on women’s issues and support for
the suffrage movement, Lewis had tapped into
a growing base for his publications and amassed
the wealth that came with it.
Not being satisfied with only his growing
publishing empire, E.G would start a new
endeavor, creating cities. This began with the
purchase of just 85 acres of pastureland a few
miles west and outside the city limits of St.
Louis. This property was very close to the site
of the upcoming 1904 World’s Fair. His vision
for this property was ultimately the design and
building of the model community he called
University City. His plans included a central
business district, beautiful residential neighborhoods
and ornate civic buildings. To promote
University City during the World’s Fair, E.G.
created a “tent city” called Camp Lewis which
he used not only to house potential buyers, but
also subscribers and attendees at the World’s
Fair. There were 200 cozy sleeping tents, plus
separate tents for recreation and dining, a hospital,
a barbershop, etc., and in addition there
was scheduled bus service to and from the fair.
Over the course of its life, Camp Lewis hosted
over 80,000 subscribers to his magazines along
with potential buyers.
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University City was a great
success and E.G. was elected
mayor twice. In 1908, the Lewis
Publishing Company hosted fellow
publisher, William Randolph
Hearst and his wife Millicent
who toured the publishing company
headquarters at the Woman’s
Magazine building, now city hall
of University City.
With the power and nationwide
influence of his journals
and newspaper as a platform, he
vigorously advocated three measures
then considered extremely
advanced and visionary: women’s
suffrage, a postal bank and parcels
post. In 1905, E.G. organized the
Peoples Bank in University City.
It was the first bank by mail in
America. He later recounted how
subscribers would pay in postage
stamps, gold and other items in
the absence of banking services.
It was brilliant, an immediate
success with the public, but too
successful. It took profit away
from several of the existing railway
express companies throughout
the U.S. that offered similar
services. The former president
of one of these companies was
then a U.S. senator. Using his influence,
the senator was able to
get a deputy postmaster general
appointed whose sole responsibilities
seemed to be to shut down
E.G. and his bank. The bank died
in 1906 after two consecutive receiverships.
It was the first and
last time that postal inspectors
formally acted as bank examiners.
Depositors were refunded in full
and the stockholders received 87
cents on the dollar.
The government's attack
on E.G. did not end there: in
all, fourteen indictments were
brought by the postmaster and
the battle raged on for seven years.
Cases were thrown out or no verdict
of guilt was returned.
Ever the optimist, in December
1907 Lewis organized several
of his publications into a league
and established the American
Woman’s League. The League,
organized by state, sold the publications
and received the commissions.
Approximately 700
Chapters were formed across
the country. In 1911, the League
morphed into an organization
focusing on women’s rights. The
American Woman’s Republic was
a fee-based membership organization
that helped women learn
about government and politics in
preparation for the right to vote.
At their first convention in 1912,
with over 1,000 delegates attending,
they ratified the Declaration
of Equal Rights and adopted the
Constitution. With University
City as the capital, they formed
a Senate, House of Representatives
and Supreme Court, organizing
regions in each state. E.G.
Lewis retained the counsel of
Belva Lockwood, who acted as
Attorney General, to help guide
the organization. She was the
first woman to run for president
as the candidate of a recognized
party and the first woman attorney
to plead cases before the
U.S. Supreme Court. Incidentally,
the community of Lockwood
in Monterey County was named
after her. Eventually, Atascadero
was established in the name of
the American Woman’s Republic.
Although E.G. Lewis was ultimately
exonerated of any crimes,
the seven-year battle to save his
name broke his health and forced
him into bankruptcy in 1911. He
decided not to seek a third term as
University City Mayor. Instead, he
and Mabel turned their attention
to the West, toward a dream of a
new master planned community
centered on the automobile and a
healthful lifestyle in a “valley of
peace” and a colony for the American
Woman’s Republic.
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Atascadero Period.
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| Education
Educational Leadership in the North County
James J. Brescia Ed.D
SLO County
Office of Education
Superintendent
“Leadership and learning
are indispensable to each other.”
- John F. Kennedy
Over the past 20 years, I
have reviewed and conducted
research related
to high-performing organizations.
In each of these high-performing
organizations (mainly educational
entities), the leadership consisted
of individuals who embodied “servant
leadership” in their words and
actions. Charism, a commanding
presence, visionary goals, and elite
pedigrees are admirable, but these
characteristics are not the common
factor in successful organizations.
Servant leaders are those who
promote, as Rotary International
does, “service above self.” These
successful leaders are people-centric,
value service to others and
consider their work stewardship or
a vocation. Servant leaders are passionate,
humble, detail-oriented
types who have a longer-than-average
tenure in organizations.
Many of these leaders remember
what it is like to work on the line,
in the trenches, or the classroom.
Four North County servant
leaders joined me in facilitating
a “Leadership North County”
workshop on December 7, 2018,
in Atascadero. This Chamber of
Commerce-sponsored series of
workshops addresses topical community
issues designed to cultivate,
inspire, connect, and empower
an effective community of
leaders. The Atascadero Economic
Foundation, Atascadero and Paso
Robles Chambers of Commerce,
and other community-minded
organizations support Leadership
North County.
December’s workshop focused
on youth and education. Servant
leadership begins early in the education
system and this workshop
explored our local school system
from many different angles.
Participants joined interactive
discussions, educational facility
tours and were able to ask organizational
leadership questions of
North County superintendents,
the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation,
the Paso Robles Culinary
Academy, Cuesta College Dean
Dr. Maria Escobedo and Cuesta
College President/Superintendent
Dr. Jill Stearns.
During the keynote on leadership,
I referenced seven orchestral
conductors to illustrate
“servant leadership.” The leaders
highlighted believe that every
employee should be treated with
respect, have access to meaningful
work and be encouraged to
achieve excellence. Servant leaders
live the “golden rule” and understand
that they serve not only the
organization but the stakeholder
of the organization. It is an
honor to serve as your county
superintendent of schools.
“A genuine leader is not
a searcher for consensus,
but a molder of consensus.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Future Careers. Locally Grown.
"It's been really great learning new
things, and having a teacher who is
willing to bring us opportunities like
this."
Grace - Student, Templeton High
School
www.SLOPartners.org
Watch the Video @San Luis Obispo County Office of Education YouTube
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Education |
Promise provides free college for 3,000 local residents
For many, the prospect of paying for college
can seem impossible. But for local high
school graduates, that notion couldn’t be
further from the truth.
Five years ago, Cuesta College debuted its
Promise Scholarship. The program allows any
recent graduate of a San Luis Obispo County
high school an opportunity to attend college
without fees for the first year. Thanks to an $8
million endowment by the Charles and Leeta
Dovica Family Trust, nearly 3,000 SLO County
students have attended Cuesta through the
scholarship.
In 2016, then-Cuesta Superintendent/President
Dr. Gil Stork and others announced
a fundraising goal of nearly $10 million to
support a second year of fee-free enrollment.
In response, the community delivered
nearly $3 million in private donations to the
Cuesta College Foundation. In October of
2017, Governor Jerry Brown also signed into
law AB19, which waived fees for students
enrolled with 12 or more semester units
in their first year.
“This is the second year that the Cuesta
Promise will provide our students the opportunity
to concentrate on their education rather
than concerning themselves on how they will
pay for it,” said Dr. Maria Escobedo, Dean of
the North County Campus and South County
Center.
To be eligible for the Promise a second year,
students must earn over 50 percent of their units
attempted and sustain a 2.00 grade point average
or higher in their first year. Among those
participating in the second year of the Promise
is freshman Anna Betts, who plans to transfer
to the University of California, Santa Cruz and
then pursue a career in economics.
Local High School Grad
Attendance Rate:
2013 = 25 percent
*2017 = ^36 percent
*2018 data not available
90 percent = Local
students attending
Cuesta after graduating,
attend as Promise
students
By Melissa Chavez
PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
BY THE NUMBERS
High School
Classes of 2018 —
925 Promise
students:
176 Paso Robles HS
145 Arroyo Grande HS
133 Atascadero HS
97 Morro Bay HS
91 San Luis Obispo HS
73 Templeton HS
26 Coast Union HS
“I chose Cuesta because the Promise saves
an incredible amount of money and allows
me to stay close to my family while I complete
my general education. But community
colleges are awesome — the instructors
are very approachable and class sizes are
way smaller than at a university and I like
that,” Anna said.
Anna’s mother, Aimee La Rue, couldn’t agree
more about her daughter’s decision.
“Because of the two-year Cuesta Promise,
a local family can save an average of $50,000
for those two years. It’s remarkable if you think
about it. It is absolutely the most sound financial
option.”
The Cuesta Promise application for academic
year 2019-20 is open through August 1, 2019.
Visit cuesta.edu/admissionsaid/cuestapromise/
index for more info.
BigJohnInsurance.com
(805) 466-7744
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David Burt & Virginia Severa
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American Riviera Bank
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Rob Garcia Wealth Management
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Highlight Media
The Real Estate Book
Central Coast Brewing
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Bronze Sponsors $500
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Waste Management
Atascadero Rotary Club
Farmers Insurance-Sue Hubbard
Andee Allen, Real Estate Services
Charles Bourbeau-City Council Member
2019 Community
Star Dancers,
Professional
Choreographers and
Director Molly Comin

By Bec Braitling
Templeton Farms
Templeton Farms is pleased
to announce that as of January,
Allison Mathy will be joining
the Templeton Farms team as
a Dressage Trainer. Allison, of
Lyric Dressage, is a USDF Gold
Medalist that offers training of
horse and rider through Grand
Prix. Her program is goal oriented
with students regularly working
toward competitions and achieving
their USDF Medals. Allison
joins a fantastic group of trainers
of multiple disciplines that are
currently located at Templeton
Farms. Welcome to the Central
Coast Allison! Check out www.
templetonfarms.com for information
on this fantastic facility.
Zee Varian and V6 Ranch
Zera Varian was born into a
family with a deep rooted passion
for ranch life and the magnificent
horses and cattle that come along
with it. Zera, better known as
Zee, spent her early years on her
family’s ranch in Culver City
eventually progressing to competing
show horses herself. She
was initially showing jumpers until
she happened upon the stock
horse classes at a local show and
was inspired by riders such as
Jimmy Williams and Barbara
Worth. This was the instant Zee
knew that training and showing
the reined cow horse was what
she wanted to do, and she found
that she was very, very good at it.
Lifetime earnings include a multitude
of belt buckles, 13 saddles,
3 horse trailers, and well over
$100,000 in cash prizes. One of
her proudest accomplishments was
when she became the first woman
to ever win the 1969 Reined
Cow Horse Open Bridle Championship.
Throughout her career Zee
has won multiple awards, championships
and reserve championships
almost exclusively on horses
she raised, trained, and owned.
The V6 Ranch in Parkfield was
purchased in 1961 by Zee and
her husband Jack. They run approximately
1,500 head of stocker
cattle each year, purchasing them
in fall and selling them in the
spring. Zee and Jack have recently
begun raising grass-fed beef
cattle as well. Currently they
raise 25-30 head of grass fed beef
cattle a year and plan on increasing
those numbers annually. The
V6 Ranch got its name when
the last of their 4 children was
born, totalling 6 Varians, or ‘V6’.
Zera and Jack are incredibly proud
of the ranch they have built. In
2001 they made the decision to
create a Conservation Easement
on the property to ensure the
ranch cannot be divided or developed.
In partnership with the
California Rangeland Trust the
17,000 acre V6 Ranch is now
dedicated rangeland providing
open space not only for the cattle
to thrive but also ensuring the land
remains home to all animals large
and small.
Inspired by the movie ‘City
Slickers’, four times a year (3 times
in the Spring and once in the
Fall) Zee and her family welcome
strangers onto their family ranch.
They venture out across the countryside
on some of their 25 head of
horses, enjoying the sights, smells,
tastes and sounds of the sprawling
ranch. They’ve been doing this
for almost 26 years now, and Zee
Zee and Jack Varian
still enjoys sharing her vast family
ranch. Cowboy Academies are also
available three times a year where
guests are able to experience the
real western lifestyle, sometimes
for the first time. Cutting, sorting,
roping, branding, barrel racing, and
pole bending are all skills event
J anuary Calendar
Jan 5-6 Central Coast Polo Club,
Cal Poly Women vs. USC 2320
Clark Valley Rd, Los Osos
Jan 5-6 Salinas Valley Fair Winter
Barrel Race, 625 Division St,
King City
Jan 11- 12 Tanya Vik Dressage
Clinic at Woodmyst Farms in
Gilroy, contact Julia Mitchell.
julia@gmail.com
Hoofbeat |
participants have the opportunity
to participate in.
Zee is a cowgirl through and
through, and we are beyond lucky
she and her family share her love
of the land and the animals on it
with us all.
Toys For Tots Trail R ide
W rap Up
The Atascadero Horseman’s
Club held the annual ‘Toys for Tots
Ride’ on Sunday November 18th.
The club has sponsored this event
for the past 45 years. This event
would not be possible without
the participation of dedicated
club members and riders from
our local equine community. The
spirit of giving provided 82 gifts
for needy children and cash donations
of $215 for the Atascadero
Loaves and Fishes food pantry.
A huge ‘thank you’ goes out to
the amazing club members who
volunteered their time and to all
who enjoyed the ride.
Jan 13 Twin Rivers 12th Annual
Combined Test & Jumper
Schooling Show, 8715 N River Rd
Paso Robles. Kick off the year at
the first schooling show of the
season. Visit www.twinrivershorse
park.com for entry premium and
more information
Jan 26- 27 LA Winter Dressage,
Burbank, visit cornerstone
dressage.com
In the Santa Cruz area there is Wilder Ranch (831-423-9703).
There are over 50 miles of multi-use trails (equestrians, hikers &
mountain bikers). Trails are both fire roads & single track through
meadows & redwoods. The horse camp is on the inland or east side
of Hwy. 1 (not the main park entrance). There is a locked gate so call
for the combination. There are approximately 5 horse corrals with
spigots for water (bring hoses) bring a port-a-potty. No fires & no
dogs. Access to trails is directly out of camp.
Reservations are typically not necessary, but call first. Day use also
allowed. Check out the California State Parks website for additional
information and directions. www.parks.ca.gov
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The BREATH
of TEABy Lori Foster of Spice of Life
LORI FOSTER is a spice purveyor and owns
Spice of Life in downtown Paso Robles. Exploring
spices, herbs and teas has been a long time
passion. Please feel free to e-mail her (lifeofspice@charter.net)
and let her know if there is a
particular spice you would like to her to feature.
As you lean in and take those first deep
breaths, your senses awaken to the energy
and charm of that satisfying cup
of tea. Steeped in tradition and infused with
complexity, tea continues to be the most widely
consumed beverage in the world today.
The most famous tea-producing regions today
are China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Africa, Indonesia
and Taiwan. Fascinating links between
modern tea drinking and ancient China weave
back through history to 2737 BC.
Camellia sinensis, an evergreen plant with
delicate, creamy white flowers and sturdy, green
leaves is responsible for the many varieties of
tea. The character, color and flavor of each are
determined by a long list of variable factors
including location of plantation, altitude, climate,
soil, cultivation methods and how the
leaf is processed.
Six different categories of tea include white,
yellow, green, oolong, black and puerh (pronounced
pooh-air), each having their own specific
qualities. Herbal teas, or tisanes, are not actually
“tea” and are not made from the camellia
sinensis plant. They consist of other roots, flowers,
leaves and seeds.
WHITE TEA, named after the tiny white
hairs that cover the buds, are plucked, dried
in the sun and are the least-processed of all
teas. They are champagne-colored teas with a
soft, delicate flavor.
YELLOW TEAS are among China’s rarest
teas, named after the yellow hue from the special
type of paper the tea was wrapped in.
GREEN TEA (unoxidized) involves a short
period of withering the leaves, steaming or
pan-firing to stop the oxidation and a series of
rollings and firing to shape and dry the leaf. It
provides a clean, grassy cup of golden infusion.
OOLONG TEA (partially oxidized) are
pale, amber-colored teas with soft, fruity characteristics.
Taiwan is best known for their
exquisite Oolongs.
BLACK TEA (fully oxidized leaves) delivers
a full-bodied, copper-colored infusion. The leaves
are put through a special rolling machine that
presses and twists them, breaking down the cells
and releasing natural juices and chemicals that
will advance the oxidation process.
PUERH TEA, exclusively in China for centuries,
is an aged, fermented black tea with an
earthy, mature character, rich and woody. Most
Puerh yield 5-8 infusions. Puerh tea has the
unique quality of improving with age.
"Tea comforts the spirit, banishes
passivity, lightens the body,
and adds sparkle to the eyes."
Shen Nong, Medicinal Herbs.
Brewing styles and equipment vary. The
general technique to brew a satisfying cup of
tea is to bring fresh, clean water to a boil, measure
the desired amount of tea (1-2 tsp. per
cup) and add to an infuser. Pour water over the
leaves and steep.
A few brewing tips to keep in mind: Never
pour boiling water over green tea (they prefer
cooler water, 165-185 degrees) and only
steep 1-2 minutes. Typically, the darker the
tea the more robust flavor and greater amount
of caffeine. Black, puerh, and oolong teas
can steep 3-5 minutes and can withstand the
hotter temperatures.
There are important differences in the way our
body absorbs caffeine in coffee and caffeine in
tea. Coffee caffeine goes instantly into our circulatory
system, jolting us into wakefulness, causing
our heart to beat faster and blood to pump
more vigorously. Caffeine in tea is released much
more slowly and takes 15-20 minutes to absorb.
It goes gently into our central nervous system,
helps heighten our senses and gives greater mental
alertness. The effects of tea caffeine tapers off
slower over a longer period of time than coffee
caffeine.
Ever since Shen Nong discovered the stimulating
and detoxifying properties of tea some
4,000 years ago, people have been interested in
its medicinal properties. Although some of the
health properties of tea were recognized by Chinese
medicine a very long time ago, it is only
recently that modern science has confirmed these
benefits. It is sparking a lot of interest, particularly
in the areas of cancer prevention and the treatment
of degenerative and cardiovascular disease.
SHEN NONG, MEDICINAL HERBS
Recent studies around the world have given
evidence that tea has tangible health benefits.
Tea contributes to longevity, stimulating heart
function, strengthening the immune system and
preventing cell mutations. Consuming tea on a
daily basis may help increase concentration, mental
sharpness, aid digestion, eliminate fatigue and
many other everyday ailments.
Because of the different processing methods,
each tea has different benefits. Green teas are
the highest in antioxidants and can help protect
against certain age-related diseases. Puerh and
Oolong are helpful in reducing blood cholesterol
and weight loss while black tea is more effective
as a physical stimulant.
As we become more familiar and appreciate
the individual nuances of tea, the intimate
relationship between us and nature grows.
The art of tea releases its beauty in every
harmonious cup.
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Assembling the Perfect Cheese Board
By Mira Honeycutt
The holiday season is over and some of us
are heading to the gym or simply snuggling
up in the cold of January. We are
ready to cradle bowls of hearty stews or create
a simple cheese platter served with crusty baguette
and a cup of hot tomato bisque.
And, yes, there is all that cheese left over
from holiday entertaining.
The nutty, buttery, earthy tastes of assorted
cheeses sound comforting when sitting by a
cozy fireplace, so I reached out to few cheese
shops, among them Fromagerie Sophie and
Vivant Fine Cheese, two favorite destinations
for a turophile (cheese fancier).
My mission started with veteran cheesemonger
Sophie Boban-Doering, owner of
San Luis Obispo’s popular cheese shop Fromagerie
Sophie. The store is stocked with some
60 to 70 cheeses with a database of over 300,
mostly imported with a small U.S. selection
from California, Washington State, Oregon
and Indiana.
A visit with Boban-Doering is like a Cheese
101 lesson; it’s a total immersion and education.
There are a few essentials in assembling a
well-crafted cheese platter, she observes.
“Think of your cheese board as setting a table,"
advises Boban-Doering. “How you want
to present different colors, textures, heights
and profiles of cheeses.”
Let your creativity guide you in decorating
with edible flowers, dried and fresh fruits,
nuts and honeycomb.
To assemble a cheese board, Boban-Doering
suggests including a range of cheeses —
one each of sheep, cow, buffalo and goat milk.
“They all bring different profiles and textures,”
she notes, plus the sheep and goat cheeses are
easier on people with lactose intolerance.
Next, incorporate color with orange-tinted
cheeses such as gouda from Holland, Mimolette
from France, the classic British Sparkenhoe
Red Leicester or Midnight Moon, a goat
gouda made in Holland exclusively for California’s
Cypress Grove cheese company, a nutty
creamy cheese with a delicious caramel finish.
Add soft, creamy cheeses, such as the Italian
Robiolo di Capra, a cow and goat’s milk
blend wrapped in leek leaves from Piedmont;
or Époisses de Bourgogne, the odiferous, soft,
washed rind, cow cheese from Burgundy. Blue
cheeses, wrapped in grape or fig leaves and
soaked in brandy or whiskey are also a must
on the cheese board.
At Vivant Fine Cheese in downtown Paso,
I found an overwhelming selection. The store
stocks over 250 varieties, mostly imported and
a few from California, Oregon and Wisconsin.
There were such offerings as the Derby
sage cheddar from Holland, an Alpine cheese
coated with herbs and flowers, a truffle-laced
Moliterno from Sardinia and an Irish cheddar
fused with Porter beer.
In the winter season, a glass of Port or Madeira
is a match made in Heaven with salty
blue cheeses such as Oregon’s Rogue River
blue cheese soaked in pear brandy and
wrapped in grape leaves.
Nearby, Di Raimondos Italian Market
and Cheese Shop offers a selection of some
50 varieties. Among them, the cave-aged Mimolette,
an earthy Spanish blue Valdeon;
Dreamweaver, a beer-washed soft goat cheese;
and Old Quebec, the classic three-year aged
Canadian cheddar.
What about the leftover cheeses from
the holidays, I ask?
Boban-Doering’s face lights up.
“No, you don’t want it to ever go to waste,”
she replies. “It’s not going to go bad, it’s cheese.”
First off, how about a fondue?
“Make a mélange of cheeses, put it all in
food processor, melt it for fondue,” she advises.
The mélange also makes a delicious dip and
toppings for soups and nachos.
Then you can get creative with assorted
cheeses as toppings on flatbread pizzas or whip
up a mac n’ cheese.
Left over Époisses? Stuff it in fresh ravioli
and cook it with butter — simple and delicious.
Add the rind of Grana Padano to flavor
vegetable soups or fill scones or tartlets
with leftover Brie.
As for grilled cheese sandwiches, she suggests
hard cheeses, such as the earthy, mushroomy
Welsh cheese Gorwydd Caerphilly. It
goes well with Chardonnay, Riesling or beer.
Other sandwich options include Welsh Rarebit
and Croque Monsieur.
Then there’s the Raclette, an Alpine cow’s
milk cheese and a Swiss dish. The cheese
is melted on a special Raclette grill, scraped
off directly on a plate and served with sliced
meats and potatoes.
The hearty cheese-based dishes are not only
ideal for winter, they’re also a great match
for Paso’s bold red wines.
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| North SLO County Activity & Events Guide
Special Events
January 11 — Lightshare is providing free sessions of light
and tone from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Margarita Community
Hall, 22501 I Street. No appointment necessary for a
Project of Light session. All are welcome to come and enjoy
a free tune up facilitated by Lightshare team volunteers. Visit
www.lightshare.us or call 805-305-7595 for more information.
January 12 —Join the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
for a spectacular evening at their 2018 Awards Dinner, celebrating
award winners in the business community. Enjoy delectable
dishes brought to you by Phil's Catering. The event
will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake, 9315
Pismo Avenue. For more information, visit www.atascaderochamber.org.
January 19 — Winter Wine Stroll with the Downtown Paso Robles
Wineries takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon
downtown strolling, sipping and nibbling gourmet goodies
at 16 of our Paso Robles Downtown Wineries tasting rooms.
Tickets are $40 and are available from downtownpasowine.
com/events
January 19 — Highway 46 Wineries come together for the
18th Annual Esprit du Vin from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is an
evening of wine and cheese pairings, live music and much
more. VIP and general admission tickets are available by visiting
spritduvinpasorobles.eventbrite.com
January 19 — The 4th Annual Tamale Festival takes place
in the Sunken Gardens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.
A Tamale eating contest is open to ages 12 and up as well
as voting for the People’s Choice Award for Best Tamale.
The event is open to the public, but bring your wallet to
purchase delicious food, activities and merchandise.
January 26 — You are cordially invited to join the Paso Robles
Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Gala celebrating
the past year's triumphs, the 2019 Board of Directors
installation and recognition of the Roblan of the Year.
This year's theme is "Lighting the Way." The event will
take place Saturday, January 26 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at
the Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 1103 Spring Street in Paso
Robles. Tickets are $125 or $1,500 for a sponsored table
of eight. Register online or contact the Chamber Office at
805-238-0506.
February 1-2 — The Father Daughter Dance will take place
at the Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake. February 1 is for
those 11-and-under from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and February
2 is for those 12-and-up from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets will not
be sold at the door. Visit Atascadero.org or call 805-470-
3360 for more information.
February 9 — The City of Atascadero and Atascadero Colony
District invite you to the Sweetheart Stroll from 1 to
4 p.m. 15 wineries will be pouring at various downtown
locations as well as complementary tours of City Hall. Tickets
are $20 per person and will be available at 6500 Palma
Ave.
At the Library
Submit listings to events@nosloco.com, and visit nosloco.com for more information on events.
*Submissions must be made four weeks prior to publication date.
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, 1-3 year olds
Special Events
January 2 — Craft Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., open for 6
to 12 year olds, registration required
January 4 — Teen A-Town Create Space, 2 to 4:30 p.m.,
open to 10 to 17 year olds
January 8 — “What’s APP?” How to Use Your Phone
Apps, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., open to adults
January 11 — Teen Art Contest/ Teen A-Town Create
Space, 2 to 4:30 p.m., open to 10 to 17 year olds
January 16 — A Visit from Our Zoo!, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
open to all ages
January 17 — Mixed Minds Book Group, 2:30 to 3:30
pm., open to adults
Business
January 18 — Teen A-Town Create Space, 2 to 4:30
p.m., open to 10 to 17 year olds
January 19 — Lego Club, 2 to 3 p.m., open to 5 to 12
year olds, registration required
January 23 — Teen Manga Art, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., open
to 10 to 17 year olds
January 25 — Teen A-Town Create Space, 2 to 4:30
p.m., open to 10 to 17 year olds
February 1 — Teen A-Town Create Space, 2 to 4:30 p.m.,
open to 10 to 17 year olds Teen A-Town Create Space,
2 to 4:30 p.m., open to 10 to 17 year olds
Paso Robles Library
1000 Spring St., Paso Robles • 805- 237-3870
Monday — 11:30 a.m., Preschool Story time for 1-3
year olds
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
January 14 — LEGO Build, 4 to 5 p.m., open to 7 to
12 year olds
January 28 — Maker Monday, 4 to 5 p.m., open to 7
to 12 year olds, limited to 30 participants
Creston Library
6290 Adams, Creston • 805- 237-3010
No events this month
San Miguel Library
254 13th St, San Miguel • 805- 467-3224
No events this month
Santa Margarita Library
9630 Murphy Ave, Santa Margarita • 805- 438-5622
January 5 — Young People’s Reading Round Table, 4
to 5:30 p.m., open to 12 to 16 year olds
February 2 — Young People’s Reading Round Table, 4
to 5:30 p.m., open to 12 to 16 year olds
Shandon Library
195 N 2nd St, Shandon • 805- 237-3009
Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
atascaderochamber.org • 805-466-2044
6907 El Camino Real, Suite A, Atascadero, CA 93422
January 12 — Annual Dinner at the Pavilion on the
Lake at 5:30 p.m. Meal provided by Phil’s Catering.
Register at atascaderochamber.org
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
January 9 — Membership Mixer, 5:30 to 7 p.m.,
Host TBD, visit pasorobleschamber.com for more
information
January 26 — Annual Gala “Lighting the Way”, 5:30
to 10 p.m. held at Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 1103
Spring St., Paso; dinner, program and auction are
held to celebrate the past year’s triumphs, install the
2019 Board of Directors and recognize the Roblan of
the Year. Register online or by calling 805-238-0506
Templeton Chamber of Commerce
templetonchamber.com • 805- 434-1789
321 S. Main Street #C, Templeton, CA 93465
Chamber 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.
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4th Annual Tamale Festival Adds to the Recipe
Chihuahua costume contest spices up festivities
By Colony Magazine Staff
The City of Atascadero is host to the 4th
Annual Tamale Festival in Sunken Gardens
and across the downtown coming
Saturday, January 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event has been a success, growing each year
from the inaugural event in 2016. Featuring
gourmet, traditional and sweet tamales — and
everything between — tamale vendors arrive
from all over California. The City expects more
than 30 tamale vendors.
The popular “Tamale Contest” will return
this year, where all of the tamale vendors can
showcase their outstanding work in creating
the “best” tamale. There will be a “People’s
Choice Tamale” and a “Judges Favorite Tamale.”
Members of the Atascadero City Council
and local celebrities will kick off the judging of
the Tamale Contest at 11 a.m. to select their
own personal favorite tamale. The winners of
the “Judges Favorite Tamale” along with the
People’s Choice for the “Most Popular Tamale”
will be announced at 5 p.m.
North SLO County Activity & Events Guide |
The “Tamale Eating Contest” is a favorite
and this year and anyone interested in participating
can register at the Information Booth
from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There will be two
categories, one for ages 12 and over on who
can eat the most tamales, and one for under 12
years of age to see who can eat two tamales the
fastest. These contest participants will have two
minutes in each age category to master the goal.
There will be an entry fee of $10 per person for
12 and over and free for under 12 years of age.
The contest will take place at 2:30 p.m. Space
LaDonna’s
LaDonna White is kicking up Atascadero’s
dining scene up a notch with classic
American, Italian and French dishes
complemented with local wines and an
impressive list of some 67 craft cocktails.
Chef and owner of her namesake
restaurant LaDonna White cooks
farm-to-table, not freezer-to-fryer food. “I
want to bring magic and romance to this
city,” she said of the emerging scene of
Atascadero.
While LaDonna is busy in the galley
-sized kitchen, her fiancee Aaron Ezell
commands the bar — shaking up signature
cocktails like sage smoked gin martini.
An interior designer for restaurants in
New York and later residential in Los
Angeles, LaDonna switched to the food
and wine profession, graduating from
Paso’s Culinary Arts Academy and Cal
Poly’s viticulture program.
is limited, first-come-first served. First-place
winners will receive a trophy.
New this year will be the Chihuahua Costume
Contest and Fashion Show. Sign-ups will
also take place at the Information booth from
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the contest will take
place at 3:30 p.m.
Entertainment will include the Mariachi
Mexicanisimo band, the famous Dancing
Horses, soloist Manuel Enrique, the Grupo
Folklorico Dancers from Paso Robles, as well
as music from the Dork Band, Ricky Montijo,
and the Los Gatos Locos band. The festival
will also include bounce houses, face painting,
balloon animals and plenty of fun for all ages.
A variety of food and craft vendors will be featured,
providing a wide variety of other food
types to appease everyone’s palette and appetite.
For interested tamale vendors and other food
or merchant vendors, the deadline to register
is January 4 at 5 pm. Applications are available
online at VisitAtascadero.com/events Click on
“Tamale Festival.”
For more information, contact Terrie Banish
at 470-3490 or email tbanish@atascadero.org.
LaDonna crafts everything from scratch,
appetizers such as stuffed portobellos,
baked eggplant, artichoke filled crepes
and twice baked potato. Among the
entrees, the Asian style pork belly is
diner’s favorite as well as butternut
squash ravioli, chicken pot pie and
Angus sirloin meatballs.
For LaDonna and Aaron, it’s been a
labor of love. The restaurant’s contemporary
interior is designed “gender
neutral” with a sleek bar counter and
tables and upholstered the banquets.
The 50 seater restaurant with a private
party lounge offers an intimate dining
experience and LaDonna welcomes
customer feed back. “I want to give
people what they want.”
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| North SLO County Activity & Events Guide
Culture & The Arts
Art After Dark Paso — first Saturday, wine tasting, 5 to 9 p.m., Downtown Paso, hosted by Studios on the Park.
Taking Care of Business
North County Toast ‘N Talk Toastmasters — every
Monday, 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. 1101 Riverside Dr, Paso,
805-464-9229
Early But Worth It Chapter — Business Networking
International — every Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m.,
Culinary Arts Academy, Paso, Visitors welcome,
bniccc.com
Business Networking International — every Wednesday,
7 to 8:30 a.m., Cricket’s, 9700 El Camino Real,
#104, Atascadero. Visitors welcome, bniccc.com
Above the Grade Advanced Toastmasters — first
Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Kennedy Club Fitness, Paso,
805-238-0524, 930206.toastmastersclubs.org
Partners in $uccess — Business Networking International
— every Thursday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Paso
Robles Assn. of Realtors, 1101 Riverside Ave. Visitors
welcome, bniccc.com
Speak Easy Toastmasters Club — every Friday,
12:10 to 1:15 p.m. Founders Pavilion, Twin Cities
Community Hospital. 9797.toastmastersclubs.org.
805-237-9096
Coffee at the Carlton — Entrepreneurs and business
leaders meet Wednesdays at 9 am. Carlton Hotel
in Atascadero.
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
• 805-610-2708
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.,
January 13 — Grange Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.
Kiwanis International
Atascadero — 7848 Pismo Ave. • 805-610-7229
Key Club — every Wednesday, 11:55 a.m.
Clubs & Meetings
Almond Country Quilters Guild Meeting — January
19 — Community Quilts at Bethel Lutheran Church,
295 Old County Rd, Templeton. Contact Judi
Stevenson at 805-431-5907, email koriann2508@
gmail.com or visit acqguild.com.
February 2 — Learn the techniques required for
successful whip stitch wool appliqué while working
on a small piece that can be finished into a needle
case or pin cushion. Location TBA, so visit their
website for updates.
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. at McPhee’s, 416 S. Main St., Templeton.
805-610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter
465 — second Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Paso Airport
Terminal, 4900 Wing Way. Getting youth involved
with aviation, EAA465.org
North County Multiflora Garden Club — second
Wednesday, 12 to 3 p.m. at PR Community Church,
2706 Spring St., Paso Robles, Public is welcome,
no charge, guests welcome. Call 805-712-7820
or visit multifloragardenclub.org
Monthly Dinner at Estrella Warbirds Museum
— first Wednesday, 6 p.m., guest speakers. 805-
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.
296-1935 for dinner reservations, ewarbirds.org
Paso Robles Democratic Club — third Wednesday,
6:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson, White
Oak Room. All meetings are open to the public.
For further info visit our Facebook page or visit
pasoroblesdemocrats.org.
North County Newcomers — Deadline for the
January 16 evening event at Studios On The Park,
1130 Pine St. Paso Robles, from 6 to 8 p.m. is January
8. Les Beck will be featured entertainment.
Reservations are required and prepayment is
encouraged. RSVP and additional info visit northcountynewcomers.org
Active Senior Club of Templeton — first Friday,
10:30 a.m. at Templeton Community Center, 601
S. Main St.
North County Women’s Connection Luncheon —
January 11 with speaker in Barbara Whiteman,
a former clown, telling us "What it takes to be
good enough." Also Mari of Olivito will discuss
all the uses of Olive oil. Held at the Templeton
Community Center at 11:00 a.m. for only $12,
which includes lunch. Make your reservations
by January 4 with JoAnn Pickering at 239-1096
Active Senior Club of Templeton — first Friday,
10:30 a.m., Templeton Community Center, 601
S. Main St. Meetings include a presentation on
Pool League — every Wednesday
Paso Robles #243 • 2548 Spring St. • 805-239-0503
Visit mooseintl.org for more information
Optimist Club
Atascadero — dinner meetings second and fourth
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Outlaws Bar & Grill, 9850 E. Front
Rd. or call 805-712-5090
Paso Robles — dinner meetings second and fourth
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Paso Robles Elks Lodge, 1420
Park St.
Rotary International
Atascadero — 9315 Pismo Ave.
Meeting — every Wednesday, 12 p.m. at Atascadero
Lake Pavilion
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.
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. at Templeton American Legion
Hall, 805 Main St. 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. at Brookdale Activity Room,
1919 Creston Road, Paso. Email Znailady1@aol.
com with any questions.
Classic Car Cruise Night — second Saturday
(weather permitting), 5 to 7 p.m. at King Oil Tools,
2235 Spring St., Paso. Contact Tony Ororato, 805-
712-0551 with any questions.
Daughters of the American Revolution — first
Sunday. For time and place, email dmcpatriotdaughter@gmail.com
Atascadero AARP Card Club — hosts bridge games
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12 to
3 p.m., bridge lessons Thursday at 1 p.m. , pinnochle
games Thursdays at 11 a.m. and Mah Jong
games Thursday at 10 a.m. call 805-461-4136 for
more information.
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North SLO County Activity & Events Guide |
Government
Paso Robles
City Council — first and third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
at the City of Paso Robles Library Conference
Room, 1000 Spring Street
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee — second
Monday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles
Senior Center, 270 Scott Street
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee —
second Monday, 4 p.m. at Centennial Park Live
Oak Room, 600 Nickerson Road
Planning Commission — second and fourth Tuesday,
6:30 p.m. at the City of Paso Robles Library
Conference Room, 1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles Democratic Club — third Wednesday,
6:30 p.m. at the White Oak Room, Centennial
Park, 600 Nickerson; Visitors/newcomers
welcome. Contact Joyanne Soderholm with
any questions. Call at 805-769-4847 or email
at 2joyanne@gmail.com
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 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
January 17 — Healthy Cooking Class: Comfort
Foods — 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.
January 18 — Healthy Cooking Class: Comfort
Foods — 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.
January 23 — Intro to Wellness: A Taste of
Change with Registered Dietitian Hayley Garelli.
Learn 10 simple ways to begin your clean eating
journey, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please RSVP. Class
is FREE.
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides
support, education and hope. 805-238-4411.
Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 a.m.-
6 p.m. PST.
Visit cscslo.org for more information.
January 21— Office Closed
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Jan. 8: Young Survivors Peer Gathering, 6 p.m.
in Templeton;
Jan. 16: Education: Restoring Strength, Balance
and Flow, 11:30 a.m.;
Jan. 17: Advanced Cancer Support Group, 11
a.m.;
Jan. 23: Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m.;
Navigating Change Workshop & Journaling,
11:30 a.m.; Potluck Social, 12:30 p.m.; Jan. 24:
Survivorship Support Group, 11 a.m.; Young
Survivor Peer Support SLO, 6 p.m.;
Library Board of Trustees — second Thursday, 9
a.m. at City of Paso Robles Library, 1000 Spring
Street
Airport Commission — fourth Thursday of every
other month, 6:30 p.m. at 4900 Wing Way, Paso
Robles.
Templeton (Community Service District)
Board of Directors — first and third Tuesday, 7
p.m. at 420 Crocker Street
Atascadero
Planning Commission — first and third Tuesday,
6 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 6500
Palma Avenue
City Council — second and fourth Tuesday, 6
p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma
Avenue
Santa Margarita Area Advisory Council
Monthly meetings — first Wednesday, 7 p.m.
at Santa Margarita Community Hall, 22501 I St.
Jan. 30: Mindfulness Hour, 11:30 a.m.; Drumming:
Musical Expression, 6 p.m.;
Jan. 31: Breast Cancer Support, 11 a.m.
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,
every other week, 10 a.m.;
FRIDAY: Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza, every
other week, 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. at 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. at Trinity Lutheran Church,
Fireside Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso, OA.org.
MOPS — Mothers of Preschoolers — first & third
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at 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. at Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas Rd,
Templeton. Contact Suzanne Miller 805-704-
5970 or email suzanne.miller@ymail.com.
North County Parkinson’s Support Group
— third Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Templeton Presby-
No meeting in January 2019 for recess.
County of San Luis Obispo
All meetings below meet at the County Government
Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers,
1055 Monterey St, Room D170, San Luis Obispo.
Subdivision Review Board — first Monday, 9 a.m.
Board of Supervisors — first and third Tuesday,
9 a.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission — fourth Tuesday,
6 p.m.
Airport Land Use Commission — third Wednesday,
1:30 p.m.
Air Pollution and Control Board — fourth
Wednesday of every odd numbered month,
with some exceptions. 9 a.m.
Local Agency Formation Commission — third
Thursday, 9 a.m.
Planning Department Hearing — first and third
Friday, 9 a.m.
terian Church,
610 So. Main St. Info: Rosemary Dexter 805-
466-7226.
Overeaters Anonymous Atascadero — every
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at California Manor,
Past the Lobby and follow the signs, 10165
El Camino Real, Atascadero. Contact Irene
818-415-0353.
North County Prostate Cancer Support Group
— third Thursday, 7 p.m. at Twin Cities Community
Hospital Pavilion Room. Bill Houston 805-
995-2254 or American Cancer Society 805-
473-1748.
Lupus/Autoimmune Disorder Support Group
— fourth Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at Nature’s
Touch, 225 So. Main St., Templeton.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Sponsored by Hospice SLO • 805-544-2266
• hospiceslo.org
Living with Grief Group — every Monday,
12:15 p.m.
Pet Loss Group — last Monday, 5 p.m.
General Grief Group — every Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Suicide Bereavement — fourth Wednesdays,
3 p.m.
Spouse and Partner Group — every Thursday,
11:30 a.m.
Child Loss Group — every Thursday, 6 p.m.
Family Caregiver Group — every other Friday,
2:30 p.m.
Meetings at RISE – Visit in person at 1030 Vine
St., Paso Robles or call 805-226-5400
General Grief Group — every Wednesday, 5
p.m. Meeting at 517 13th Street, Paso. No cost,
no pre-registration.
GriefShare — every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12
p.m. in the Fireside Room at Trinity Lutheran
Church 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles.
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With three young boys, all with
very different interests, sometimes
I feel like the toys are
taking over. Bruder trucks, with a large side
of HotWheels, topped with all the Star
Wars Legos! I have had to create some sort
of method to this madness. Fortunately, I
have one kiddo that gives me a hand keeping
things in some sort of organized chaos.
My oldest is a tad on the neat freak side,
like myself. He loves a clean room. I can always
count on him to help move furniture
and work on projects with me. My partner
in crime.
Boy number two can make a room look
like a bomb went off in it in less than 2.5 seconds
and wouldn’t mind one bit if it stayed
that way.
My three-year-old, well … he’s three.
I think what seems to makes life easier for
the boys and myself is that EVERYTHING
has a home. It makes cleaning up easier, less
time trying to find that one thing and also
helps to avoid missing and mixing parts. Our
LEGO situation is golden. If the LEGOS
are not built and placed on a shelf for display
(and to collect dust) they share a storage box
with its instructions and extra pieces.
I can’t begin to tell you how many happy
customers from Facebook Buy, Sell, Trade,
the boys have, due to how well they have
cared for their toys. Here’s a comment from a
happy customer, “If you have anymore stuff to
sell, I’m your gal!”
Towards the end of November and before
winter vacation, I like to sneak into the kids
rooms and PURGE! If it hasn’t been touched
in six months, doesn’t have any sentimental
value, or won’t be loved by the next sibling,
then it’s gone — donated, sold on Facebook
or consigned at our local children’s consignment
shop. And with Christmas right around
the corner there couldn’t be a better time time
to offer our preloved goodies with others.
Selling on social media, like Buy Sell Trade
or Craigslist, may be inconvenient when you
are working.
Keeping up on your posts or meeting up
with buyers, even the initial posting, can become
a full time job. This is when consignment
can be a life saver.
Baby’s Babble is a Children’s Consignment
Boutique in Atascadero, accepting boys and
girls clothes, from newborn up to size 14, for
consignment. It’s as easy as making an appointment
to take your goodies in to be sold
By Sarah Pope
for you. Baby gear such as cribs, strollers, toys
and so much more are also welcomed..The
boutique also carries a wide array of natural
products for mama and baby as well as new
clothes, shoes, and other fun and unique gifts.
The owner, Gabby, is always coordinating
great events to help the community and bring
local moms together. $10 bag day is a big
event put on by the boutique once or twice a
year, advertised on Facebook and Instagram.
Just a quick RSVP via phone or social media
and you are in! Like them on Facebook and
follow them on Instagram @babys_babble!
Don’t let the toys take over and start your
New Year off right!
Happy 2019!
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A Heavenly Home.................... 21
American West Tire Pros........... 13
Anna & Mom............................ 19
Atascadero Greyhound Foundation
................................................. 07
Atascadero Pet Hospital........... 15
Atascadero Printery Foundation...
................................................. 09
Awakening Ways...................... 09
Bob Sprain’s Draperies............ 13
Bottom Line Bookkeeping....... 18
Branches of Wellness Acupuncture
................................................. 15
Central Coast Medical Aesthetics..
................................................. 15
City of Atascadero..................... 02
Colony Media........................... 21
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Dancing With Our Stars........... 26
Five Star Rain Gutters............... 15
Glenn's Repair......................... 05
Greg Malik RE Group............... 05
H&R Block................................ 07
Healthy Inspirations................. 18
Hearing Aid Specialists of the
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Hope Chest Emporium............ 11
John Donovan State Farm Insurance
& Financial Services, Inc.. 25
La Donna’s................................ 31
Las Tablas Animal Hosp............ 08
Lube N Go................................ 08
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Odyssey World Cafe................. 11
Olan Kaigel, Century 21........... 17
Reverse Mortgage Professionals .
................................................. 23
Robert Fry, M.D......................... 17
San Luis Obispo County Office of
Education................................. 24
Solarponics.............................. 07
Spice of Life.............................. 19
Sue Hubbard - Farmers Insurance
................................................. 13
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The Laundromat....................... 11
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Triple 7 Motorsports................. 23
Triple 7 Tractor.......................... 13
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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

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You imagine it, we create it.
Company Retreats • Private Tastings & Tours
Luncheons • Brunches • Bridal Showers
Baby Showers & Sprinkles • Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners • Retirement Parties
With Event Coordinators, Executive Chef & Catering-Events
Staff on Site anything is possible. Call us today.
Live
Music
Friday Night Live
4:30 – 7:30 pm (Winter Hours)
5:30 – 8:30 pm (Starting March 10)
Sundays
1 – 4 pm
Uncorked & Unplugged Series
January – April
Spring Swing Series
Lineup TBA
Summer Concert Series
Lineup TBA
Local
artists
Live Local Artist Paintings
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for more information
The kitchen at Tooth and Nail is creating a fulfilling
experience from first bite to last.
Chef Brenen Bonetti
A California’s Central Coast native with roots in the
produce of Salinas and the seafood of Monterey.
Deep passion and respect for farm-to-table cuisine.
Brenan studied at the California Culinary
Academy in San Francisco.
Ten Years later, and...
• Sous Chef at Farallon Restaurant
• Head Chef at B Restaurant
• Chef de Cuisine at Plaj Restaurant
• Executive Chef at Palm House Restaurant
Chef Brenen cooks with the same love and
reverence for California’s local fare with
local seasonal produce and a passion for
from-scratch cooking. Our cuisine is a
variety of his favorite bites to pair with our
great wines. Just like our wine, the food
pairings are a product of time and love.
February
Valentine’s Day Dinner
March
Mardi Gras Dinner • Spring Swing Series • Zin Fest
Makers Market • Paint Bar, March 31 • Wine Club
Pick Up Party • Game of Thrones Season 7 Rewind
April
Easter Brunch
3090 Anderson Road, Paso Robles
(805) 369-6100
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
May
Cinco de Mio Celebration
Mother’s Day Brunch • Wine Fest Weekend
June
Paint Bar, June 30 • Father’s Day Celebration
Summer Concerts • Chef’s Dinner
July
Wine Olympics • Rabble Storms Mid-State Fair
Visit our tasting room
August
Exclusive Wine Club Event, Aug. 24 • Makers Market
September
Wine Club Pick Up Party • Chef’s Dinner
October
Paint Bar, Oct. 27 • Harvest Weekend • Halloween
November
Chef’s Dinner • Movie Night • Veteran’s Day Music
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