2016 September PASO Magazine

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CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2016 

16 30 40 

FEATURES 

12 PASO ROBLES CITY 

COUNCIL CANDIDATES 

STATEMENTS 

14 FAMILY FUN DAY AND 

MEGA SWAP MEET 

AT WOODLAND 

AUTO DISPLAY 

16 THE INAUGURAL 

PASO ROBLES AIRFEST 

48 HOOFBEAT 

Hoofbeat Calendar and Trail Tales 

By Dorothy Rogers 

DEPARTMENTS 

18 EDUCATION 

Learn Street Painting and See Artists 

at Work at Studios on the Park 

Superintendent Williams Seeks Support 

for Bond Measure 

Grandfather and Grandson Find Success 

with Lucas Lightfoot Book Series 

Local Women’s Golf Club Scores Big 

for PRHS Girls Golf Team 

24 PASO PEOPLE 

Pioneer Museum Fundraiser to Create 

Scale Model of El Paso de Robles Hotel 

This ’N’ That – A Collection of ‘Stuff’ 

Dressage at Paso Robles Horse Park 

Paso’s PD Has a New K-9 Unit 

San Luis Obispo Heart & Stroke Walk 

Labor Day Weekend Cruise and Car Show 

3 Local Chefs Compete LIVE! 

Highlights of the 2016 Mid-State Fair 

At the Paso Robles Library 

The Voice of the Visitor Center 

A Column by Karyl Lammers 

38 ROUND TOWN 

2016 Paderewski Festival Performers 

Announced 

North SLO County Concert 

Association 2016-2017 Schedule 

Staffing/Supplies Top Emergency Services 

Wish List – Templeton Fire, Part 2 

County Perspective 

A Column by Bruce Curtis 

Templeton Happenings During 

September 

61 st Annual Morro Bay Art in the Park 

Caledonia Days & Dutch Oven Cook-off 

VOLUME 16, NUMBER 5 

47 CITY OF PASO 

ROBLES LIBRARY 

AND RECREATION 

Cool Stuff to do for the Month Ahead! 

51 BUSINESS 

Hamons Celebrate 50 Years in Business 

Local Goods Report 

by The Team at General Store Paso Robles 

Business Spotlight 

A Column by Meagan Friberg 

Dance Studio Opens in Templeton 

Intervention International 

What’s Happening on Main Street 

A Column by Millie Drum 

58 TIME & PLACE 

Where to Find Just About Anything 

and Everything to do in September 

66 LAST WORD 

PG&E Will Enhance its Transmission 

Lines to the North County 

:: ON THE COVER :: 

Paso Robles AIRFEST 

Cover photo courtesy Michael Levine 

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JUST A THOUGHT 

By Bob Chute 

It’s getting to become a crazy-busier-thannormal-time 

of the year…school is back in session 

and family routines are recovered after the summer 

break…Pioneer Day is just around the corner… 

then the holidays with family times for Thanksgiving 

yummies and Christmas festivities throughout 

the land. 

We have prepared a number of stories for you this 

month including statements from the three candidates 

(Incumbent Steve Gregory, Candidate Kevin 

Kreowski, and Incumbent Fred Strong) running for 

Paso Robles City Council as part of the General 

Election set for November 6 (see page 12). Next 

month we will ask three pertinent issue questions 

of these Candidates as well as the winners of the 

primary election in June to replace Frank Mecham 

as 1st District Supervisor - Paso Robles Mayor 

Steve Martin and Independent Businessman John 

Peschong. Their qualifications statements appeared 

in the April 2016 issue. 

We also review two new events for September this 

year…The Woodland Auto Display, in conjunction 

with 1010 Garage, presents a very special 1/2 price 

Family Fun Day, the Inaugural Central Coast Mega 

Swap Meet, (page 14) with automotive related parts, 

planned for Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 

4 p.m. at the Estrella Warbirds Museum. 

The 2-day Paso Robles AirFest (pg. 16) kicks off at 

noon on September 30 at the Paso Robles Airport. 

The Hamons celebrate 50 years in business (pg. 

51) and don’t miss the Labor Day Weekend Cruise 

and Show in Downtown Paso Robles (pg. 30). 

We have a delightful story about a grandfather, 

Hugo Haselhuhn, and his grandson, Luke, collaborating 

to bring forth characters in their Lucas 

Lightfoot series of stories (pg. 22). 

The Pioneer Museum is seeking your help in supporting 

a fundraiser on September 10 - they are in 

the midst of creating a scale model of the original 

El Paso de Robles Hotel…measuring 20’ tall and 25’ 

wide! (pg. 24) 

That just skims the surface…sooooo much more 

to read and enjoy in this issue…please sit back and 

enjoy it! 

PIONEER DAY 2016 

The 2016 Pioneer Day Royalty was introduced 

Sunday, August 14 during a special dinner, sponsored 

by El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society…see 

the Ol’ Oaken Bucket page for ‘teaser’ info 

about the Royalty. Next month we’ll have complete 

feature stories on the Marshal and Queen, including 

a synopsis of the family histories of all seven belles. 

The Pioneer Day Parade and accompanying festivities 

are set for Saturday, October 8 - you won’t 

want to miss it! 

Results from Paso Robles Rotary Website… 

It was truly a spectacular evening! Hats off to all for 

such a smooth-running event! Congratulations and special 

thanks to all the wineries and staff and especially to 

everyone who joined us! As a side note, the judges were 

totally impressed with the food that was produced. They 

felt that the event has been stepped up to a new level! 

David Lundy, Event Chair 

and Vicki Silva, Winery Chair 

PEOPLE’S CHOICE 

1. BarrelHouse Brewing 

2. Derby 

3. Stillwaters 

HM Diablo Paso 

JUDGES’ AWARD 

1. Broken Earth 

2. BarrelHouse 

3. On Your Left 

HM Calcareous 

PROFESSIONAL 

AWARD 

1. Diablo Paso 

2. Villa San Juliette 

3. Sextant 

HM CaliPaso 

SPIRIT AWARD 

1. First Crush 

2. Derby 

3. Broken Earth 

HM Clavo 

Fun was had by all! The event was originally 

the brainchild of Rotarian Gary 

Eberle (left) owner of Eberle Winery. 

For more info and photos, check out 

pasoroblesrotary.org 

Over the past 17 years, the Winemakers’ Cookoff 

has raised more than $400,000 for local youth scholarships. 

Last year, the Rotary’s Foundation awarded over 

$40,000 in high-school senior scholarships. 

Dinner Specials Through 

Month of September 

All Specialty Cocktails $9 

Draft Beer $3 

Wine By The Glass $2 off 

Appetizers $2 off 



Before a sold out room of family, 

friends and believers in the tradition of 

Pioneer Day, John and June Klintworth 

Bertoni were honored as the 2016 Pioneer 

Day Marshal and Queen at the 

Royalty Dinner held on Sunday, August 

14 at the Paso Robles Inn Grand Ballroom. 

During the evening, Karen Roden 

and Debbie Vandergon of the Pioneer 

Day Committee presented Marshal John 

with a special crown to better match 

his wife, Queen June’s, crown. Marina 

Corinne Smeltzer from the Estrella area 

was named the Belle. The annual dinner 

was sponsored and hosted by the El Paso 

de Robles Historical Society. 

Next month, we’ll have featured stories 

and photos on the family history of 

the Royal couple and the Belles. 

PASO’S GREATEST TRADITION! 

Mark the calendar for October 8 for the 

86th Annual Pioneer Day Parade and 

accompanying activities in the City Park 

and Pioneer Museum. The parade float 

theme is “Harvest Moon Over Paso.” 

A couple of changes to note: The 

Whiskerino Contest will be held on 

Pioneer Day at 1 p.m. at the Carnegie 

Library. The Gymkhana has returned! 

Karen Roden and Debbie Vandergon present a 

‘crown’ to Marshal John. 

LION TOM MOORE HONORED 

Paso Robles Lions Club member Tom Moore 

was presented the Melvin Jones Fellow 

award by President Dan Meinecke on July 21 

at a gathering at Vic’s Cafe. The award is given 

to outstanding Lions for their humanitarian 

services as recognized by the Lions Club International 

Foundation. Melvin Jones founded 

Lions Club in 1917; living by the words, 

“You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.” 

For those of us who know Tom, he always gives and goes as far as he can... 

and beyond, to help our community. 

Don’t miss it at 1 p.m. at the PR Event 

Center. To get everyone in the spirit, the 

Pre-Pioneer Day Dance is September 24 

at 6 p.m. at the PR Event Center. For all 

the details on the dance, the parade and 

the history of Pioneer Day, visit pasoro- 

Pioneer Day Marshal John and Queen 

June Bertoni in a special moment. 

blespioneerday.org. 

ALL CLASS REUNION! 

The Paso Robles High School class reunion 

will be held the Friday before Pioneer 

Day, October 7 at 5 p.m. at Grange 

Hall, 627 Creston Road in Paso. 

Pioneer Day Belle Marina 

Corinne Smeltzer from the 

Estrella area. 



GENERAL ELECTION SET FOR TUESDAY, NOV. 8 

By Bob Chute 

The General Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, 

November 8, 2016. Locally, we will be making decisions for 

positions on area School Boards, the SLO County Board of Supervisors, 

and the Paso Robles City Council, as well as ballot measures. 

First of all, let me express my heartfelt thank you to each candidate 

for taking on the challenge of seeking election - an often 

thankless task in service of our residents. Space limitations prevent 

us from including comments from every candidate appearing 

on the ballot. This time we are only carrying statements from 

those seeking seats on the Paso Robles City Council. 

AREA SCHOOL BOARDS 

Running unopposed, incumbent Joel Peterson has been appointed 

in lieu of election to the SLO County Board of Education 

Governing Board for Area 1 for a term of 4 years. 

Also running unopposed, incumbent Angela Mitchell has been 

appointed in lieu of election to the SLO County Community College 

District Cuesta Governing Board, Area 1 for a term of 4 

years. 

An election will be held to select from candidates to fill four 

positions for a term of four years on the Paso Robles Joint Unified 

School District Governing Board. Candidates include Parent/ 

Businessperson Chris Bausch, Parent/Business Owner Donald 

Goldammer, Incumbent Dave Lambert, Incumbent Joel Peterson, 

and Incumbent Joan Summers. 

Beyond our deadline, the deadline for filing for the San Miguel, 

Shandon and Templeton Joint Union School District Governing 

Boards were extended to August 17 due to current board 

members not seeking reelection. 

PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL 

The PASO Magazine contacted each candidate and offered 

publicity in this issue with a desire to keep it simple...each candidate 

was asked to submit a concise 550 words or less via email 

describing their qualifications and why they would like to serve 

the citizens of Paso Robles. 

Next month we will ask three pertinent issue questions of these 

Council Candidates as well as the winners of the primary election 

in June to replace Frank Mecham as 1st District Supervisor - Paso 

Robles Mayor Steve Martin and Independent Businessman John 

Peschong. Their qualifications 

statements appeared in the 

April 2016 issue. 

Three candidates are competing 

for two available seats 

for four year terms on the City 

Council, in alphabetical order: 

Incumbent Steve Gregory, Candidate 

Kevin Kreowski, Incumbent 

Fred Strong. 

Bob Chute, Publisher 

PASO Magazine 

COUNCIL MEMBER 

STEVE GREGORY 

Two years ago I decided to run for city council. The 

reason I stepped up to become an elected official 

was to get our city back on track. The roads were 

not being repaired fast enough, Centennial Pool 

was still closed with no discussion of reopening, our 

building permit process was taking way too long and, in general, our 

city was not paying attention to the needs of our citizens. 

During my campaign for city council, I pledged to the voters that 

I would make our city better with sound leadership, a strong work 

ethic, a more open government, increased communication with our 

citizens, creative solutions to problems, and keeping our city financially 

strong. I believe I am qualified to help make our city better. I 

understand community needs, priorities, budgets, and challenges. 

Since serving as your City Councilman, I have worked hard in leading 

the charge to re-open Centennial Pool, and today it is open and 

our children are swimming again. We have had City staff rework our 

building permitting process and we are back to getting permits out 

much faster. I have pushed hard to get more of our roads repaired, 

and we have accelerated the process and are doing more road work 

than ever with more effective management. For the first time in 6 

years we are putting an additional $1 million more funds per year 

into fixing our roads. I am working with several business entities to 

help get their projects approved and processed in an expeditious 

manner. We are implementing an Airport Business Plan and changing 

the governance to a stronger Airport Commission, to move our 

largest asset forward, create more jobs, and allow the airport to develop 

like it can. I will continue to focus on our housing shortage and 

provide the leadership to get more affordable and market rate housing 

built in Paso Robles. We had three workshops with our citizens 

to discuss and make recommendations to our 2-year budget. I fully 

support well-staffed and equipped public safety departments for our 

city. Our citizens were involved in developing a very comprehensive 

budget. With their help we approved a balanced budget. 

Finally, I am proud to have participated in the selection of our new 

City Manager. His positive approach, creative solutions, and desire 

to communicate across the community has provided a foundation 

for city staff to work more effectively and efficiently. 


I have lived in Paso Robles for 36 years, and my family and I love 

our life here. I am determined to maintain our “Paso Robles lifestyle.” 

After 5 years as a Planning Commissioner and now with almost 

2 years on the City Council, I do my homework and put in the 

effort to solve the issues and present financially conservative solutions 

to bring our services back. My wife Dawn runs a small business, 

the Odyssey World Café and I understand the needs of small 

and large businesses. I raised my children here, run a business here, 

volunteered here, and made many friendships here. I am making a 

difference with my work ethic and ability to communicate and effectively 

solve problems. 

I respectfully ask for your vote to continue to work hard for you 

and make our community a better place to live. For more info, please 

visit www.gregoryforpaso.com. 

COUNCIL CANDIDATE 

KEVIN C. KREOWSKI 

I am a former federal agent, business 

man, security professional, and Shriner. 

I grew up and attended High School 

and College on the Central Coast. I served 

twenty plus years with the United States Border 

Patrol. While with the U.S. Border Patrol, I was a high level 

administrator responsible for running operations and administration. 

I am thankful to be home and would like to give back to our 

community. In this spirit, I have decided to run for City Council. I 

believe that there is nothing more important than electing individuals 

who care about our city. 

I have had my fill of career politicians and believe that my experience 

as an administrator can and will help improve the community 

in which we live. My concerns for us are: Infrastructure for 

growth; water; roads; jobs; the homeless and gangs. 

I would appreciate your vote, help and support in this grassroots 

movement. If you are like-minded and can help, please call 

me at (805) 801 0488. 

Grandad always said, “Don’t complain unless you’re willing to 

do something about it.” 

COUNCIL MEMBER 

FRED STRONG 

I have been honored to serve on the City 

Council for 12 of the past 34 years my family 

has lived in Paso Robles. 

As an elected official, I serve you in two ways: 

• As a consistently regular participant in City 

Council meetings, I have a track record of supporting a strong 

public safety posture in our City, ensuring all members of the 

community receive the best City services possible, voting for fiscally 

sound usage of resources, and providing for local control 

of City resources and policies. The result is a safe, well run, and 

successful community. 

• As an active representative of Paso Robles City and community 

in local, County, regional, state, and national level organizations, 

boards, and committees, I am “unique” to be that very 

rare city-level elected official who is performing important policy 

development and decisions across the spectrum of government 

levels, from local to national. I am proud that my education and 

background in policy, land use, transportation, housing, and economic 

development provide me with the knowledge and expertise 

to influence policies and decisions at all levels of government. 

I believe I am uniquely qualified to continue to serve you on the 

City Council and representing you at the region, the State, and 

nationally. 

While not always apparent to our residents, my work has resulted 

in the following benefits: 

• I was successful in acquiring over $40 million for Paso Robles’ 

transportation infrastructure and over $500 million for the North 

County. As Chairman of the Board I was directly involved with 

moving management of the Pacific Surfliner intercity passenger 

rail system away from State control to local control. 

• I was unanimously elected three times by local elected officials 

of the US to represent them on the Board of Directors of the 

National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) and appointed 

five times as Policy Chairman of its Transportation Committee, 

through which I work directly with the Federal government on 

transportation issues, including funding and rail safety. In that capacity 

I was able to prevent the taking of $350 million a year of 

SLO Council of Government’s federal allocation, much of which 

went to improvements on highways 101 and 46 East. I influenced 

regulations put in place nationally to improve safe transport of 

crude oil by rail. 

• Many of these organizations are involved with our economic 

development, health and safety, infrastructure maintenance and 

improvements (streets, roads, highways, public transit, passenger 

rail, and/or water). I interact with the State and Washington, DC, 

to get money for our city’s and region’s beneficial use. 

• I represent SLOCOG at the State level through CALCOG as a 

member of its board and executive committee. 

• I voluntarily sit, as member and past chairman, on policy committees 

of the League of California Cities. Those committees, 

which defend local control and individual rights, are Revenue and 

Taxation and Housing, Community and Economic Development. 

• I’ve headed a successful 

countywide effort to reduce 

property taxes and voted annually 

10 times to reduce your city 

portion of property taxes. 

• I’ve been a leading voice in 

fixing our inadequate streets, 

water, and wastewater infrastructure. 

We’re doing that while 

keeping your costs to a minimum. 

We now have sufficient 

water for a city of 44,000 people. 

I don’t just talk the talk. I walk 

the walk! 


The Woodland Auto Display, 

in conjunction with 

1010 Garage, presents a very 

special 1/2 price Family Fun 

Day, the Inaugural Central 

Coast Mega Swap Meet, 

with automotive related parts, 

planned for Sunday, September 

25, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 4 

p.m. (sellers and vendors at 6 

a.m.) at the Estrella Warbirds 

Museum, 4251 Dry Creek 

Road in Paso Robles. 

After a very successful 

Warbirds Wings and Wheels 

8 Open House in May of 

this year, when over 4500 

were in attendance to check 

out the over 250 cars situated 

in and around the museum’s 

incredible collection of 

military aircraft and displays, 

the Warbirds are excited to 

announce their next all day 

family fun event. 

Not just an 

automotive swap 

Now is a great time to visit 

Estrella Warbirds Museum. 

They’ve been growing nonstop 

for the last 25 years as a 

local community organization, 

and receiving national and 

international attention. 

All museum and auto display 

buildings will beopen. The 

half price $5 admission fee includes 

entrance to all museum 

artifact buildings and displays! 

The Mega Swap Meet will be 

a great fun day with something 

to see for the whole family! Visitor 

gates open at 9 a.m. and run 

through 4 p.m. Bring the whole 

family! Plenty of FREE parking. 

Just following the signs! 

The day includes something 

for everyone in the family 

including a Children’s Fun 

Zone with bounce houses, face 

painting and demonstrations 

by the North County Cloud 

Clippers with their array of 

remote control aircraft sure to 

thrill young and old alike. 

A food court featuring a 

Firestone Walker Beer Garden 

along with live music by The 

Jammies (performing from 

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). 

The Swap Meet will feature 

numerous new and used items 

in such categories as street 

rod parts, vintage auto parts, 

vintage race car parts, vintage 

motorcycle part, vintage tractor 

parts, plus hit and miss 

engines, Petroliana Collectibles, 

automotive art, and a car 

corral. A special thanks to the 

West Coast Stock Car Hall of 

Fame for their ongoing support! 

For the special half price 

$5 admission fee (under 

12 and military FREE) 

you’ll be able to check out 

the Mega Swap Meet, the 

Fun Zone and all buildings 

displays open from 9 a.m. to 

4 p.m. to allow you to tour 

the numerous buildings of 

the Warbirds Museum and 

Woodland Auto Display. 

The Estrella Warbirds Museum 

is located at 4251 Dry 

Creek Road in Paso Robles. 

Bring the whole family! Again, 

plenty of FREE parking…just 

follow the signs! For more information 

call Wayne (805) 

460-9181 or warbirds at (805) 

238-9317 or ewarbirds.org. 

All profits help to support 

the Estrella Warbirds Museum, 

a non-profit (501(c) 

(3) Corporation, Tax ID#77- 

0324714 



By Bruce M. Curtis 

Mission Statement 

To celebrate the 

freedom of flight at 

the Paso Robles Airport 

When the 2-day Paso Robles AirFest kicks off 

at noon on September 30th, it won’t just be an 

air show for airplane geeks; Paso Robles AirFest 

will have a much broader appeal. 

We get it; a lot of folks are just not tickled 

pink to be suspended thousands of feet in the 

atmosphere with nothing visible below. Throw 

in the cattle car ordeal that passes for modern 

airline travel, and the magic just gets sucked 

right out of flying. No wonder some passengers 

say, ‘just knock me out and get me there’. 

Even for those of us who love to fly our own 

aircraft, the costs are stratospheric, weeding out 

those who are no longer willing to toss an obscene 

portion of our disposable income up into 

the wild blue yonder. No wonder aviation event 

organizers are seeking new ways to draw a larger 

audience from outside the aviation community. 

photos courtesy Michael Levine 

100-200 planes are expected to visit Paso 

Robles airport for Paso Robles AirFest will be 

treated to preferred parking and golf-cart greeters. 

Whether they arrive by air or ground, visitors 

can expect to see some amazingly sleek, high 

tech amateur-built and kit aircraft, as well as a 

well-rounded bevy of vintage and classic planes, 

including Camarillo-based Executive Sweet, a 

restored WWII B-25 Mitchell bomber. Named for 

aerial warfare advocate and US Air Force founder 

Billy Mitchell, American Aeronautical Foundation’s 

B-25 will offer 30 minute rides to the 

brave and nostalgic. The Paso Robles AirFest is 

also encouraging the public to Help A Vet Soar. 

of a mini-fighter. Gaspar is careful to point 

out the long term goal, to make Paso Robles 

AirFest a true destination venue. 

“Our unique vision is to create a significant 

fly-in event, the largest on the west coast.” He 

explains that Paso Robles has the perfect mix 

of ingredients, that people are already excited 

about coming to Paso Robles, the airport has 

340 good weather flying days a year as well 

as long runways at an angle so crosswinds are 

rarely a problem for pilots. 

Friday’s huge kickoff hangar dinner party 

beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, framed by jets, 

Reno Racers and select vintage aircraft will 

be sponsored by a leading local winery and 

brewer – some names are still under wraps— 

but look for some tasty treats set with a top 

selection of vintages. Firestone Walker Brewing 

Company will offer specialty craft-style brews to 

quench the thirst of event goers. 

On Saturday morning at 7 a.m. the “World’s 

Fastest” 5K and 10k race will take place. 

The airport will shut down a runway, which 

organizers tout as extra-speedy, owing to the 

utter lack of bumps, twists and curves along 

the race route, an actual airport runway. The 

Run the Runways and the Kids Dash will 

treat athletic competitors with a perspective 

normally limited to pilots. 

Following the run, event activities rev up as 

members of the Experimental Aircraft Association 

(EAA) will conduct free flights for young 

people under their popular Young Eagles 

Recognizing assets like a perfect climate, ideal 

location and airport layout, Paso Robles AirFest 

organizers’ catch phrase, Flying, Food and Fun, 

captured the mission perfectly, or as an event 

poster describes, “Live music, delicious food, local 

beer and wine, beautiful airplanes.” 

The all-volunteer committee’s goal for the 

Friday/Saturday fly-in is to “create a sustainable 

yearly event which showcases the airport and 

the City of Paso Robles to thousands of aviation 

enthusiasts, visitors and city residents.” 

This unique program allows 5 paying passengers 

the opportunity to honor a veteran with the 6th 

seat for free. Local businesses are encouraged 

to sponsor a flight of 6 to honor our military. For 

more information or to book a 30 minute flight 

you can contact Tony at 805-423-1816. 

For those of you who have followed the evolution 

of Paso Robles airport events, aviation community 

movers and shakers have long sought to 

make KPRB airport a destination venue. Paso 

Robles AirFest is the product of that brainstorming, 

organizers are careful to point out Paso 

Robles AirFest is a different kind of event. 

“Paso Robles AirFest is not technically an 

air show,” emphasizes event committee chair 

Tony Gaspar, adding that Paso Robles AirFest 

started out as an airport appreciation day that 

grew into much more. 

“We wanted to turn it into an event we could 

do year after year,” says Gaspar, an aviation 

enthusiast himself who flies a speedy 4-seat 

Grumman Cheetah, a light plane with the style 

program, designed to build aviation interest 

among kids and teens between 5 and 18. 

Harrison Ford is an EAA Young Eagle pilot 

who has given hundreds of young people 

their first taste of flying. The EAA was originally 

founded by aviation enthusiasts interested 

in building their own airplanes, but has since 

expanded to include a growing group devoted 

to antique aircraft, classics, warbirds, 

aerobatic aircraft, ultralight planes, helicopters, 

and contemporary manufactured aircraft. 

Free rides for kids will start at 9 a.m. 

From 12 noon to 3:30 or 4 p.m., aerial 

demo flying by more than 20 different planes 

is planned and members of the Central Coast 

Cloud Clippers will then show their own 

superiority by flying beautifully constructed 

remotely controlled model aircraft which will 

also soar over Paso Robles AirFest. 

You can feel the vibe; Paso Robles AirFest 

is going to be fun, but it is also going to get 

bigger, that’s the vision. 



EDUCATION & YOUTH 

By Meagan Friberg 

Recently, I enjoyed a personal street painting 

demo with the lovely and talented Lury Norris. An 

accomplished artist and professional street painter, 

Lury took me step-by-step through the process 

as she worked her magic with chalk pastels inside 

Studios on the Park. Although a bit intimidated, Lury 

assured me that just about everyone can learn how 

to create an original, vivid 2D or 3D piece of art. 

Fun, colorful, vibrant, and individualized – the 

art of street painting is believed to have originated 

in the 16th century in Italy and has a long tradition 

in cities throughout Western Europe. Since 2008, 

Lury has participated in festivals in places such as St. 

Rafael, Santa Barbara, Ventura, SLO, Mission Viejo and 

Bakersfield; later this year, she will travel to Georgia 

and Florida for events. When asked what makes 

street painting so enjoyable, Lury referred to it as, 

“kind of a community builder. 

“There’s something about working on the ground 

and doing something that feels a bit like playing,” Lury 

said. “It’s like something you’d do in your childhood; 

street painting seems to bring that out in people and 

it’s more communal that a lot of other types of art.” 

Just in time for the 15th Annual Arte De Tiza 

Festival, happening September 17 in downtown Paso 

Robles, Lury is offering a 2-day workshop for those 

interested in learning street painting techniques; check 

out the info below, sign up, and show up! 

“We will be going step-by-step,” Lury said of her 

upcoming workshop. “For those that may be intimidated, 

I want to give them an opportunity to see 

that street painting is just a matter of steps. I will be 

participating in Arte De Tiza the following week and 

I hope the workshop will inspire others to participate 

as well and, perhaps, go on to do other festivals.” 

SEPTEMBER AT STUDIOS 

Live Painting Demonstration 

by Erin Hanson 

Saturday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m. to noon 

Make plans to attend this special demonstration 

by Erin Hanson; watch as the artist works in 

her signature Open-Impressionism style. There is a 

suggested $10 donation; please RSVP to sasha@ 

studiosonthepark.org to allow for space planning. 

“This is the only live painting demonstration that I do 

throughout the year,” Hanson said. “I am excited to 

share my enthusiasm for contemporary impressionism 

with other artists and fans.” 

Street Painting Workshop 

by Lury Norris 

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10 & 11 

2 to 6 p.m. 

Get ready for the 15th annual Arte De Tiza Festival 

(see pasoroblesdowntown.org for details) in this 

workshop with Lury Norris as she teaches basic techniques 

involved with creating 2D street paintings; 

create your own take-home piece on tar paper. In 

this 2-day workshop, Norris will show participants 

how to: grid a picture to reproduce on pavement, 

asphalt or tar paper; transfer the grid/image to a surface, 

and make decisions about and blend the chalk 

on pavement to make the picture truly similar to a 

reference photo. Ages 12+ and up; $65/person, $90 

team of two. 

The Impressionist Landscape Workshop 

by Ann Larsen 

Sunday and Monday, Sept. 25 & 26 

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

This 2-day workshop with award-winning plein air 

painter Ann Larsen is designed for students wishing 

to loosen their style and capture light, color and the 

emotional moment in their paintings with emphasis 

on concept, composition, value, color and edges. 

Lots of one-on-one attention as well as demonstration 

are provided. Oil is the preferred medium 

for students, but acrylic and pastel are acceptable. 

Students must have some outdoor painting experience; 

$230/person. 

Impressions of California 

September 1- 25 • Atrium Gallery 

A Paso Robles favorite, Erin Hanson brings her 

impressionistic landscapes in her 5th annual solo 

exhibition at Studios. Experience the delightful 

and diverse scenery of California including delicate 

wildflowers, textured mountain ranges, dusky 

deserts, and wild sunsets. All of these elements 

come to life through Hanson’s signature impasto 

style featuring bold, sweeping brushstrokes and 

vivid color application. 

Exquisite Corpse 

through Sept. 25 • Studio 4 Gallery 

An ongoing mixed media and digital series by 

artists Jim aRoberts and Brian Christopher inspired 

by a drawing technique called “Exquisite Corpse.” 

Invented by Surrealists in 1925, the technique is 

based on an old parlour game in which players write 

in turn on a sheet of paper, fold it to conceal part of 

the writing, and then pass it to the next player for a 

further contribution. 

To find more information on these classes and 

events and other happenings at Studios on the Park 

during September and throughout the year, call 

238-9800, stop by 1130 Pine St. or go to www.Studios 

OnThePark.org for registration, costs, and more. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

Sasha with Studios on the Park asked that I add 

a note about the need for volunteers for the Kids 

Art Smart Program. Would you like to: Support 

professional artists as teachers? Be part of a 

rewarding experience that benefits local 

schoolchildren? Hear the exclamation of students 

who love what they create? 

If interested, contact Leslie Moss at (805) 712- 

7259 or Lucy Simola at (805) 238-1290. The fall 

schedule is approximately 12 weeks; daily time 

commitment is from about 9 a.m. to 12:15; 

volunteer for one day or 30 days. 

“Volunteers help make this program a success 

– help pass out materials and encourage and 

motivate the student artists,” Moss said. “We’d 

love to answer your questions and talk to you 

about your availability.” 

Premier invitational exhibition graces Studios on the Park 

DINNER WITH ARTISTS KICKS OFF 

CENTRAL COAST WET PAINTING INVITATIONAL 


Join fellow art enthusiasts for a one-of-a-kind evening on 

September 29 from 6-9 p.m. that promises to be a celebration 

to remember at the Studios on the Park opening of the 2016 Central Coast Wet Painting Invitational. 

Tickets to the event are just $75 per person, with the opportunity to be first in line to purchase stunning 

paintings while dining alongside the acclaimed artists that created them. 

“The artfully-prepared progressive wine country dinner by Cass Winery will be complemented by words 

from the artists themselves, along with Paso Robles’ finest wines,” says Studios Executive Director Sasha Irving. 

The Central Coast Wet Painting Invitational will be featured in the Atrium Gallery at Studios through 

Oct. 23, with award-winning painters from across the United States and abroad traveling to the 

Central Coast for this premier invitational exhibition. Featured artists include: Deladier Almeida, 

Kadin Goldberg, Mike Kowalski, Anne Kullaf, Ann Larsen, Sergio Lopez, Timothy Mulligan, Kristen Olson, 

Camille Przewodek, W. Jason Situ, John C. Traynor, and Kevin Weckbach. 

On display will be oils, acrylics and watercolors painted on-location throughout San Luis Obispo County 

featuring scenic landscapes, iconic landmarks, charming homes and more. For more information, visit 

Studios on the Park, located at 1130 Pine St., call (805) 238-9800, or see www.studiosonthepark.org. 

“Don’t miss your exclusive opportunity to own an original work of art by these internationally 

acclaimed painters,” adds Irving. 




Measure enables financing 

of additional school 

safety & modernization projects 

Superintendent Williams seeks 

support for bond measure 


With the 2016-17 

school year underway, 

Superintendent Chris 

Williams is embarking 

on his third year 

with the Paso Robles 

Joint Unified School 

District. Along with his dedicated 

management team and skilled 

staff, he oversees the 11 school sites 

with an enrollment of just over 

6,700 students. Working together, 

this team is intent on ensuring the 

District’s mission – to deliver an 

exemplary education, in a safe environment, 

which empowers students 

with the skills, knowledge, 

and attitudes necessary for success 

in an ever-changing world. 

At the August 2 meeting, the 

PRJUSD Board of Trustees voted 

unanimously to place a bond on 

the November ballot that would 

focus on repairing and upgrading 

older school buildings. If approved 

by voters, the measure would allow 

PRJUSD to issue up to $95 

million in bonds to finance school 

safety and modernization projects. 

The majority would go towards the 

District’s elementary and middle 

schools to replace aging portables, 

fix leaky roofs, repair deteriorating 

plumbing and electrical wiring, 

and to retrofit buildings for earthquake 

safety. 

“We have several schools that 

are decades old, with one being 

over 80 years old,” said Williams. 

“We have been working on being 

in alignment with a major facilities 

plan regarding safety improvements 

that are needed. The implementation 

of the plan is crucial in 

providing the basic necessities that 

our students, staff, parents, and 

community expect and deserve.” 

Prior to taking their concerns 

and desire for a bond to the School 

Board, Williams and a select 

group of district staff held over 30 

meetings with stakeholders 

in the district 

including individuals 

from various school 

sites, the community, 

and staff members. As 

they walked each campus, 

they reviewed and assessed 

the needs of the individual sites. 

Construction of STEAM labs 

(science, technology, engineering, 

arts, and math) and other facilities 

to help better prepare students for 

21st century learning is also a major 

priority of the bonds. Approval 

of this measure will make the 

District eligible for matching state 

funds that would otherwise go to 

other eligible school districts. 

Facilities Master Plan 

“Even with a number of our 

projects being funded with grants, 

one-time funding sources, and new 

revenue streams, we continue to 

seek additional grants and funding 

resources for the additional renovations 

and upgrades still needed,” 

said Williams. 

With this in mind, the PRJUSD 

Facilities Master Plan (FMP) was 

developed and discussed over the 

course of more than eight School 

Board meetings. The FMP outlines 

$135 million in necessary 

Superintendent Chris Williams and the PRJUSD Management Team – 

principals, vice principals, counselors, guidance specialists, classified 

managers and directors, and teachers on special assignment – 

take time for a photo during their recent 2-day Leadership Institute. 

The team, sporting red, white, and blue in honor of the Olympics, 

prepared for the 2016-17 school year and learned about new 

initiatives – with a specific focus on curriculum and instruction. 

projects. Based on public feedback, 

the District prioritized the projects 

and created an A-list and a B-list. 

The A-list includes the projects 

that would be covered under the 

$95 million bond. 

“We invite everyone to take a 

look at the Facilities Master Plan,” 

said Williams. “It includes what 

was assessed and what the site 

needs are. When you look through 

the plan, you can see the costs 

factors and an itemized list of 

potential projects.” 

Bond requires 55 percent 

approval 

The bond will require 55 percent 

approval in the November election. 

By law, bond funds can only be 

spent on school facilities including 

construction, reconstruction, 

rehabilitation, and replacement. 

It also includes the furnishing 

and equipping of school facilities. 

Bond funds cannot be used for administrative 

or teacher salaries. 

Passage of the bond would require 

the District to form a Citizens’ 

Bond Oversight Committee 

to ensure that all funds are being 

spent properly. The District would 

also be required to adhere to accountability 

measures including 

annual independent financial and 

performance audits. 

Taxpayers can expect to pay 

about $49 per $100,000 of assessed 

property value, as opposed 

to market value, should the bond 

pass. The bond measure will be 

presented to voters at the statewide 

general election on Nov. 8. 

Williams adds, “We must invest 

in our students and schools 

to ensure them an appropriate and 

safe environment while doing so 

through a fiscally responsible and 

conservative process.” 



LOCAL AUTHOR HUGO HASELHUHN SHARES LOVE OF WRITING WITH GRANDSON LUKE 

Writing duo finds success with Lucas Lightfoot book series 


Between school presentations and book signings 

with his co-author and grandson, Luke Cowdell, local 

author Hugo Haselhuhn keeps busy as he brings his 

positive message and outlook to readers of all ages. 

Hugo and his wife, Lydia – parents to five and 

grandparents to 14 – moved to Paso Robles in 

2002. Engineering has been his career, but Hugo 

has been writing stories and poetry for many 

years. In the spring of 2013, at the age of seven, 

grandson Luke asked for Hugo’s help with writing 

a chapter book. Their collaboration brought forth 

characters and a story; by December the dynamic 

grandfather and grandson duo had self-published 

Lucas Lightfoot and the Fire Crystal. 

“We started right into the second book and, by 

December of 2014, we self-published Lucas Lightfoot 

and the Water Tomb,” Hugo said. 

In May of 2015, the two authors signed with 

publisher Morgan James for their first undertaking, 

Fire Crystal, which was released this past July. They 

hope to have Water Tomb published by Morgan 

James later this year. The duo is currently writing 

Lucas Lightfoot and the Sun Stone and has plans to 

compose at least two additional books in the series. 

“Luke is working on another book where he is 

the primary author and I am his mentor,” Hugo 

said. “This has been so much fun and Luke is such 

a bright young man; being able to work together is 

Hugo Haselhuhn with his grandson Luke...caption 

exciting because of Luke’s enthusiasm and energy 

as well as helping him to achieve a goal.” 

A fifth-grader, Luke is 11, lives in Tustin and, 

when he’s not writing about the next Lucas Lightfoot 

adventure, enjoys BMX racing, riding his motorcycle 

in the desert, and playing Minecraft and 

Terrenia. He is a self-proclaimed avid reader with 

an active imagination. Over the summer, Hugo and 

Luke conducted successful book signings at several 

Barnes and Noble stores throughout California including 

Irvine, SLO, San Jose and Citrus Heights. 

Bring on the M.A.G.I.C. 

When he’s not writing, Hugo visits various 

school sites where he brings encouragement to 

young people. During those visits, including recent 

appearances at Pat Butler and Vineyard elementary 

schools in Paso Robles and Templeton, 

Hugo captivates his young audience members 

with a presentation titled M.A.G.I.C. – an acronym 

for his talking points on Mind, Attitude, 

Goals, Integrity and Choice. 

“Since magic is part of the adventure in the 

Lucas Lightfoot stories, I created a presentation 

around that acronym,” he said. 

With the beginning of the 2016-17 school 

year underway, Hugo continues to focus on 

setting up the M.A.G.I.C. presentation. Teachers 

from various schools have been in contact 

with him about presenting at their sites including 

the Natomas District in Sacramento, the 

Irvine District in Orange County, the Alpine 

District in Orem, Utah, and the Jordan District 

in Jordan, Utah. 

Dedicated, tireless, focused 

Hugo’s editor, Patricia Alexander, joined him at 

a presentation recently. An author, editor, and motivational 

speaker, she spoke with students about 

writing, the editing process, and encouraged them 

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to continue to read and write. The two met at a 

writing group Patricia oversees weekly at her 

home in Paso Robles; she has edited the first two 

Lucas Lightfoot books. 

“Hugo develops the story and does the first 

rewrite based on what the group says,” Patricia 

said. “His focus and dedication is amazing; he’s 

tireless. Anything he hasn’t known about writing 

or publishing, he learns. Hugo is persistent and 

Luke is just marvelous.” 

Meet Hugo on Tuesday, Nov. 8 when he gives 

a presentation on writing and publishing, geared 

towards adult authors, at the NightWriters general 


meeting in SLO; find more info at slonightwriters 

.com. For more information on the authors, check 

out the Lucas Lightfoot website at www.lucaslight 

foot.com. 

Local Women’s Golf Club SCORES BIG 

for PRHS Girls Golf Team 

The Paso Robles Women’s Golf Club (PRW- 

GC) has in the past two years made assisting the 

Paso Robles High School Girls Golf Team a major 

focus of its annual Invitational Tournament. 

In 2014, the governing Board of the PRWGC 

adopted a policy to donate any profits derived 

from the Invitational to the PRHS Girls Golf 

program. The Women’s Club contributed $750 

to the program in 2015 from the excess revenues 

stemming from the annual Tournament. 

After experiencing success in 2015, the PR- 

WGC made an even greater effort to increase 

the funding to the PRHS Girls Golf Team this 

year. In order to keep entry fees affordable, the 

Club sought tee sponsors to help raise money. 

Additionally, with a tremendous amount of help 

from the Paso Robles Golf Club in providing tee 

prize monies and significant prize money for the 

playing contestants, the amount they were able to 

donate to the PRHS Girls Golf Team increased 

substantially. 

Other courses played a part in the success as well. 

Many local golf courses donated rounds of golf 

which they were able to raffle raising even more 

funds. “And a big thank you to all those ‘bag boys’ 

who helped load the clubs on the golf carts and guides 

our entrants to the activities,” said PRWGC member 

Sharon Ross. “You were terrific and provided a 

welcoming first impression. Then last, but certainly 

not least, we thank and are so very grateful to all the 

local merchants and businesses that sponsored tees. 

“All this awe-inspiring support resulted in success 

and a donation of $2,000 to be presented to the 

Paso Robles High School Girls Golf Team! 

“Suffice it to say that without the help of the 

Paso Robles Golf Club and all of the marvelous 

staff members we could not have enticed so 

many players. The event included a practice day 

on May 5th at a very nominal price extended to 

all Invitational entrants, followed by a cocktail 

and appetizer welcome party that evening. And 

even with Mother’s Day occurring on May 8th, 

The PRHS girls golf team and members of the Paso 

Robles Women’s Golf Club, from left: Madison Homen. 

Kayla Williams, Klaasje Winegarden, Josie Scruggs, 

Geneva Eddington, Marie Perez, Cheryl Everett, Sharon 

Ross and Mikayla Stone. Members Kayla Hernandez 

and Micheala Woster were not in attendance. 

we were still able to attract 81 lady golfers. 

“So start preparing for next year’s event, May 

5, 2017. The PRWGC along with the Paso 

Robles Golf Club is poised to host another fantastic 

event next year. 

“We would like to fill the field next year and 

with Cinco de Mayo our theme for 2017, get 

ready for some real fun,” Ross concluded. Check 

the Golf Club website at www.pasoroblesgolfclub.com 

for further updates. 


PASO PEOPLE 

A FUN EVENT HAPPENING SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 

PIONEER MUSEUM PRESENTS: 

A SNEAK PEAK AT A LOST TREASURE 

By Chuck Desmond 

Have you lived here long enough to know the 

difference between The El Paso de Robles Hotel 

and The Paso Robles Inn? 

This story is about celebrating The Hotel - and 

the 20’ tall and 25’ wide replica being created at 

the Pioneer Museum. 

Pioneer Museum, 2010 Riverside Ave., in Paso 

Robles is the place for all things artifact-wise in 

Paso Robles. Having succeeded at fabulous display 

projects over the past years, the creation of 

a scale replica of the grand old hotel’s facade has 

been on the list for quite awhile. Dave Steaffens 

and the volunteer construction crew took up the 

challenge over a year ago when a sizable donation 

was received to get it started. 

Since then, well over 1000 hours have been 

logged in to hand-make the intricate details 

required in the 20’ tall and 25’ wide project. To 

say that progress to date is just stunning would 

not do it justice! To celebrate the progress and to 

provide A Sneak Peak at a Lost Treasure as to 

what the finished display will be, Pioneer Museum 

is hosting an invitation-limited event and 

fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 4:30 to 

7:30 p.m. at the Museum. The Del Gomes Trio 

will play great dance music. Local free food and 

wine of course –the first glass is free! There are 

a number of totally cool silent-auction items and 

the opportunity to “become part of the Museum” 

by purchasing an Adopt-A-Project. These 40 

items range from mannequins to signs, cameras, 

shop supplies, display cases, printing, tables and 

chairs, etc. all the way to sponsoring a whole new 

display – after the hotel is finished of course! 

To cap off the evening, there will be a drawing 

for a day’s use of the Cass 1947 Chauffeured 

Lincoln Limo! Beginning with a catered 

lunch and wine tasting, the winner and 

three guests will travel to four wineries of their 

choice! Totally awesome day-adventure! 

A bit more about The Hotel. It was completed 

in 1891 after being under construction for 2 

years. The San Luis Tribune said,“The Hotel El Paso 

de Robles is furnished throughout in elegant style, 

the parlors being equal to those found in San Francisco. 

The halls and stairways are heavily carpeted 

and a fireplace is to be found in every room.” There 

were billiard rooms, a reading room, a salon, barber 

and beauty shops, and fresh flowers in vases. 

There were even rooms for “individuals too lame to 

ascend the stairs.” The veranda around three sides 

was 16’ wide. Hot and cold running water and 

electric lights were in the rooms. A most elaborate 

kitchen could serve 300 diners in the great room 

which was easily converted from a dining facility 

to a ballroom with highly polished floors. Trains 

arrived daily and because Paso was mid-way between 

San Francisco and Los Angeles, The Hotel 

was ideal for the middle of the trip’s stay. Eventually, 

bowling alleys and an elevator were added and 

the wood-burning kitchen ranges were converted 

to oil burners. The Hotel received so many accolades, 

that it became tough to absorb them all. 

Seems idyllic doesn’t it? Adding to the legacy, 

perhaps Paso’s most famous resident, Ignace 

Paderewski, lived at The Hotel beginning in 1913. 

Residents strolled by to catch a glimpse of him or 

hear him playing piano inside. Just having him live 

at The Hotel surely bolstered its reputation for travelers. 

Despite the cost of upkeep and a now-andthen 

lack of water (does this sound like something 

you’ve recently heard?), The Hotel was generally 

able to stay profitable. All in all, things ranged 

from good to great but there was one problem. 

The building was constructed of stone and wood 

and had a lot of fireplaces. It just 

had to happen! 

On a cold night in December, 

1940, a fire started. Common 

theory is that it started 

in a wastebasket (they weren’t 

metal in those days) and most 

likely, from a cigarette – but 

that’s just my assumption because 

it makes sense. Within 

two hours, the entire place 

had burned to the ground. 

The flames were so hot that 

firefighters were driven out by 

the heat. Realizing the hotel 

itself was a goner, they concentrated 

on saving the dining 

room. From the noise of sirens 

and bells and arriving fire trucks, it is estimated 

that about 3,000 men, women and children 

came out to weep and watch in total disbelief at 

the catastrophe they were witnessing. 

Few salvageable items remained after the fire 

and they were put on the lawn. Unfortunately, 

looters and souvenir hunters made off with most 

of “the good stuff ” but there have been a lot of 

postcards, photos and sometimes an artifact that 

have surfaced through the years. 

Within a few months of the fire, the property 

was sold and then sold again. With new plans, 

new technology and new money, construction 

began on what was then to be called The Paso 

Robles Inn. The name had obviously changed 

and so had its mission. A formal hotel was to be 

also a motel in an atmosphere of cordiality. And 

that gentle readers is what we have today. 

Tickets for entry to Pioneer Museum’s A 

Sneak Peak at a Lost Treasure are $30 pp ($35 

at the door) and $30 for Cass tickets. All tickets 

may be purchased at the Museum or by calling 

Paulette Pahler at 459-6711. The Museum 

is open Thursday to Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., phone 

805 239-4556. Projects may be adopted and donations 

made ahead of time via the same contact 

information. Tax deductible – yes indeed! 

Pioneer Museum Hotel project workers include, from left: Bill Minshull 

(recently deceased), Dave Steaffens, Mayor Steve Martin on hand for a stop 

on his Mayor’s Museum Tours, Rick Heim, Jim Erickson, and Jack Guffey. 




be used right away, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 

6:30 p.m. at North County Christian 

Fellowship, 9th & Vine Streets, upstairs 

Fellowship Hall, refreshments will be 

served. Learn game plans to improve 

THIS 

‘N’ 

THE 10 TH DOG SPLASH DAYS 

WILL BE DOGGONE FUN! 

Bring your faithful friend to an end 

of summer celebration for canines of all 

ages, sizes and breeds. The popular Dog 

Splash Days are Saturday and Sunday, 

Sept. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

at the Templeton Community Pool on 

the corner of Old County Road and 6th 

Street. Local dog trainers and therapists 

will be nearby to help keep the dogs safe 

as they chase rubber ducks and catch 

Frisbees as the owners and spectators enjoy 

the fun. Life vests are available for the 

rookies. Photographers will capture the 

action and special moments of the day! 

There is an admission fee, options for 

payment, guidelines for entry and details 

on the “splash and swim” schedule depending 

on the size and age of the dog. 

The proceeds benefit Parks4Pups, the 

nonprofit group that has established dog 

parks to the North County. Visit www. 

parks4pups.org for details. This event is 

the main fundraising event for the Vineyard 

Dog Park in Templeton. For info, 

contact Paula O’Farrell at 239-4437, 

info@parks4pups.org. 

THAT 

A COLLECTION OF STUFF 

You will be seated at tables adorned 

with linens and centerpieces. Friday 

night coffee and dessert will be 

provided and Saturday, morning 

coffee and a buffet lunch will be 

lovingly prepared and served. For 

questions contact: Debbi: 610-5194 or 

visit their website www.heartandsoul 

womensconference.com 

HESPERIA QUILT SHOW 

The 14th Annual Hesperia Hall 

Quilt Show will take place on Friday, 

Sept. 16 from 2-9 p.m., with a potluck 

at 7 p.m. 

Contemporary as well as vintage 

quilts of the area will be displayed, with 

photos and histories of the quilters. Approximately 

40 quilts will be shown, over 

half being bed sized. There will an opportunity 

quilt and door prizes. 

Admission is free. Hesperia Hall is 

located at 51602 Bryson Hesperia Road, 

north of Lake Nacimiento. If you need 

directions or have questions, contact 

Kate Snell at 472-2070, email hesperiasews@hotmail.com, 

or check website 

www.hesperiahall.org. 

your marriage, are you in the game to 

win? Contact George and Elaine Work 

at 467-3233 or george@workranch.com 

or elaine@workranch.com 

CREEK DAY 

Join others for a morning of fresh air 

and exercise as neighbors, friends and 

families work together to keep trash out 

of our Waterways on Saturday, Sept. 24, 

9 a.m. to 12 noon - in Paso Robles meet 

at Larry Moore Park, on Riverbank Lane 

(pizza to follow), for more info call David 

Lazaro 227-7241 - in Templeton, meet 

at TCSD Board Room, 420 Crocker St 

(BBQ to follow), for more info call Kathleen 

His at TCSD 434-4900. 

Bring your own gloves and wear 

long pants, sturdy shoes, a hat and sun 

protection. 

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS 

WITH THE NORTH COUNTY 

NEWCOMERS CLUB 

According to Mary Stacy, Publicity 

Chairman, “Joining the North 

County Newcomers Club has 

been an awesome experience for 

me. We all have a common thread 

of being new to the area and wanting 

to get to know new people and 

make new friends. I’ve gone from 

knowing very few people and doing 

things on my own to making 

good, life-long friends. You can 

do as little as you like or become 

a ‘social butterfly.’ Above all, you 

will make very good friends and 

have a fun time along the way.” 

North County Newcomers meets 

the first Wednesday of each month 

at some of the most popular restaurants 

and wineries for general meetings. 

Meetings include lunch or 

dinner and guest speakers on what 

the Central Coast has to offer. Each 

month there are activity groups 

such as golf, gardening, crafts, wine 

tasting and others to fit the member’s 

interest and schedules. The 

club is open to those who have lived 

here for 3 years or less. Visit northcountynewcomers.org 

for complete 

information. 

ADULT WELLNESS 

Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening 

serves the County of San Luis 

Obispo providing free health screening 

for adults. Services include monitoring 

of blood pressure, pulse and weight. 

Finger-prick blood test screening for 

anemia, blood sugar and cholesterol. 

Nutritional /lifestyle counseling. No 

appointment needed for basic services. 

Appointment recommended for Lipid 

Panel, call 544-2484 ext. 1. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Paso 

Robles Senior Center, 270 Scott Street, 

9 a.m. to 12 noon. 

For more details contact Community 

Action Partnership, Adult Wellness & 

Prevention Screening, 1030 Southwood 

Drive, San Luis Obispo phone 544- 

2484 ext. 1. 

7 TH ANNUAL PASO ROBLES 

HARVEST MARATHON 

On Sunday, Oct. 30 a full marathon, 

half marathon and 5K will start and 

finish at Le Vigne Winery for the 7th 

Annual Paso Robles Harvest Marathon. 

The course offers beautiful views 

of the countryside and vineyards at 

grape harvest time. 

Cash prizes for top overall finishers 

in marathon and half marathon plus a 

bottle of wine for each age group winner 

(male and female). Pasta feed on Saturday, 

Oct. 29 in Downtown City Park. 

All proceeds will benefit the students 

of Paso Robles Joint Unified School 

District, to register, visit www.harvestmarathon.com 

4 TH ANNUAL HEART & SOUL 

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE TO MARRIAGE IS A TEAM EFFORT! 

BE HELD SEPT. 16 & 17 Be introduced to programs and local 

“The Balancing Act,” - learning to live people in the marriage game who will 

with peace, power and purpose - is the be sharing helpful information that can 

theme of the 4th Annual Heart & Soul 

Women’s Conference featuring guest 

speaker Danna Demetre. Worship music The Grace of Dressage 

Federation, dressage develops the horse’s natural 

by recording artists Hilary & Kate. 

athletic ability and willingness to work; making 

“Perhaps you find it a challenge to at a World-Class Facility him calm, supple and attentive to his rider. This 

maintain a sense of passion and purpose 

event will showcase these riders’ dedication and 

amidst the hectic pace of your daily life,” By Millie Drum 

perseverance to the art of dressage. 

Danna takes her audience on a journey 

Paso Robles Horse Park welcomes 

the prestigious 2016 U.S. sage in such a notable way and we are fully 

“We are thrilled to enter the world of Dres- 

through five key dimensions of life and 

helps them learn to choose “the best 

Dressage Festival of Champions dedicated to all types of equestrian competitions,” 

said Amanda Diefenderfer, Park Direc- 

from all the good.” 

on October 12-16, 2016. The 

The conference on Friday, 6:30 to 

Grand Prix and Intermediare/ tor. “It’s an honor to host a competition of this 

National Championships is the caliber. We look forward to offering spectators 

8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 

second competition in this festival; 

the first being held in Wayne, of this sport here on the Central Coast.” For 

the opportunity to experience the top level 

p.m., Sept. 16 and 17, will be held 

in Paso Robles at Trinity Lutheran 

Illinois on August 24-28. According 

to the United States Dressage soRoblesHorsePark.com. 

event details, visit www.usef.org and www.Pa- 

Church, 940 Creston Road. Registration 

fee is $35. 




PASO’S PD HAS A 

NEW K-9 UNIT 


Officer Dan Hackett has been with the Paso 

Police Department since 1997. ARMEX, the 

dog, has been a formidable K-9 beast since 2013. 

It takes a special person and a great dog to make 

up a K-9 unit. Armex formerly had a Paso police 

partner but a few months ago, he elected to 

transfer back to his home town and continue 

with his police career there. 

Armex, however, is property of the Paso 

Robles Police Department so he stayed here. All 

Armex needed was a new partner! 

Let’s start with a bit of history. Paso’s K-9 department 

started in 1983. It is a supplemental resource 

to the entire organization. The dogs typically 

are born and bred in Czechoslovakia and as 

such, “Chech is their language.” They learn their 

commands and instructions in that language and 

that stays with them through their lives. 

It takes about 18 months of training and 

$10,000 for a community to have a dog ‘make 

the grade’ so-to-speak. Obedience is #1 followed 

by tracking by scent, awareness and apprehension. 

Armex did all that that and he loved his work in 

Paso Robles. But, after he lost his partner, and with 

no one to take care of him, back to the school he 

went while Chief Robert Burton’s organization 

searched for a new mate. A K-9 dog has a career 

of about seven to eight years before he retires. 

Now on with the story. 

Officer Hackett had a fondness for dogs ever 

since he was a young guy growing up in the Bay 

Area. He also had a burning desire to get into 

law enforcement and, after graduation and a 

couple of jobs, that’s what he did. Dan became 

a patrolman in 1994 in Placerville for three 

years. During that tenure, he and wife decided 

they would like to relocate. The Central Coast in 

1997 seemed like a good place to look but as they 

went from community to community, none of 

them floated their boat – until they came to Paso. 

With a population of about 15,000 and maybe a 

dozen wineries, the home-town-feel of City Park 

and the friendliness of the folks they met, clicked 

just right and before the Hacketts returned to 

Placerville, Dan put in an application which of 

course led to the family moving here. Dan even 

got a German Shepherd and self-trained it to 

be a police dog but the dog became the family 

buddy and Dan became a patrolman, a detective 

and a motorcycle officer as he cycled through the 

various opportunities in the Paso PD. 

In June of this year, the position was posted for 

a new K-9 Officer. Both Armex and Dan each 

have about four more years before they could 

retire so Dan decided he’d like to go for it. He 

and his wife weighed the alternatives and with all 

four thumbs up, he applied and of course he won. 

He really didn’t know Armex very well because 

the K-9 dogs lead their lives like an appendage 

to their handler. The dogs don’t go to briefings or 

staff meetings either so the only real contact was 

on an as-needed situation. However, with strong 

confidence, on July 1st, Dan was off to meet the 

dog and see if they would bond. Sometimes a 

dog that loses his partner, will never bond like 

By Millie Drum 

The American Heart Association is the largest 

volunteer health organization dedicated to 

defeating the #1 and #5 causes of death - heart 

disease and stroke. SLO Heart & Stroke Walk 

will be held Saturday, September 10 at the Avila 

Beach Promenade & Bob Jones Trail. Bring family, 

friends, employees to enjoy a non-competitive 

5K walk/run, a Stroke Survivor Miracle Mile, Kids 

Zone, Health and Wellness Expo, VIP Tent and 

Dan Hackett with Armex 

that again. Dan hoped it wouldn’t be that way 

and sure enough it wasn’t. 

Because the obedience part of the training 

had to begin anew, Officer Hackett drove his 

squad car to the training campus. He says it almost 

brought tears to his eyes when Armex saw 

the car that he used to ride in and work out of. 

“Armex went nuts –he was so happy! He almost 

ripped the door off to get inside and then he 

sniffed every square inch of the vehicle to make 

sure it was his! I could hardly get him out of 

there! He was ready to go to work and it seemed 

that I’d do just fine to be his new human!” 

Please see K-9 page 30 

“Life is Why We Walk” 

San Luis Obispo Heart & 

Stroke Walk set for Sept. 10 

other activities. Registration & Health Fair begins 

at 9 a.m.; walk-run begins at 10 a.m. 

Register online at www.SLOheartwalk.com to 

set up or join a team. Each participant will have 

a page for photos, messages, email and social 

media outreach. The donations can quickly double 

if your company or other donors will match 

your fundraising efforts. Contact Heart & Stroke 

Walk/Run Director Emily Reneau at 544-1505, 

Emily.S.Reneau@heart.org. 

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND 

CRUISE AND CAR SHOW 

IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 


Waaayyy back in 1986, the 

Golden State Classics Car Club 

was started by a handful of local 

folks who wanted to keep alive 

the memories of antique, classic 

and custom motor vehicles. They 

also wanted to help with restoration 

knowledge and an awareness 

of this aspect of America’s 

vehicle history. Another goal was 

to bring community members 

together for something everyone 

could get behind. 

I’m pretty sure no one had any 

idea that 30 years later, the group 

would still be intact nor what 

it’s influence would bring to El 

Paso de Robles. Weather on the 

Central Coast provides super “get 

out and drive days” sandwiched 

amid an abundance of motoring 

roads that are beyond perfect for 

the oldies to cruise through. We 

see them all the time and often, it 

is a string of them that makes us 

want to pull over and just watch, 

admire, drool and, depending our 

age, perhaps reminisce. 

Street rods, classics, custom 

rigs, VWs, woodies, sedans, convertibles, 

phenomenal paint and 

restoration jobs, really old license 

plates, actual leather upholstery, 

AM radios, whitewall tires, massive 

grills, great big headlights 

and huge taillights! Man oh 

man, America made some unbelievable 

vehicles! 

In 2010, the CRUISE hosted 

by Golden State Classics Car 

Club and the City of Paso Robles 

was put into play. On Friday, 

Sept. 2nd, from 6 to 8 p.m., that’s 

the time to line Spring St. with 

your fold-up chairs and a cooler 

full of sodas and bottles of water. 

By all means, bring the children 

(of all ages) plus your camera, 

binoculars and comfy walking 

shoes! There should be about 300 

vehicles from all over the western 

part of the country that participate 

in the cruise. It’s a sight to behold! 

What is also great is to be 

downtown on Thursday and Friday 

during the day as the vehicles 

begin to arrive and start flowing 

through the streets to give you a 

“pre-show-off feeling!” You’ll see 

groups of folks all huddled up 

around vehicles parked here and 

there. Hint: Check around the 

Paso Robles Inn – that’s a really 

good spot! 

Ah, and then comes Saturday 

the 3rd in City Park. Old vehicles 

will be everywhere! That’s the 

time to meander through and talk 

to the owners, look at ones for sale 

and get an idea of what it took 

to get these beauties into shape. 

Food booths, concession stands 

and memorabilia for sale. 

And, it’s not just for your viewing 

pleasure. At last year’s event, 

based on donations and raffles, 

thirteen local organizations 

received checks for between 

$500 and $1000. Now, my fellow 

Roblans, that’s not a car club – 

that’s what Roblans do and how 

Roblans support one another. 

We have fun, we have great events, 

we lift up, we teach, we support. 

Need to know more? Call 286- 

6408 or www.goldenstateclassics 

.org. CRUISE ON Paso Robles! 

K-9 from page 28 

For a month, the new team lived 

in a hotel and there were six other 

teams going through training but 

Armex was way out ahead of “those 

rookie dogs!” Officer Hackett and 

Armex bonded. Armex let Dan become 

the Alpha-Male. All was fine! 

Paso has another K-9 unit comprised 

of Jeff DePetro and his dog, Ir, 

who have been together since 2011. 

With the two K-9 teams, Paso’s 

back at full strength. That’s part of 

the good news. The other part is that 

Armex is a tremendous “Drug Dog 

and Tracker – he’ll find it.” It should 

be uplifting to all of us to know that 

Dan and Armex are out to help get 

drugs out of our community! Officer 

Hackett, best to you and keep safe 

while you keep us safe! 



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program to the coastal communities 

from San Simeon to Cayucos. The 

Wellness Foods Coastal Connection 

will provide a meal 

drop-off/pick-up location at 

The Cambria Connection at 870 

Main Street. With volunteer assistance, 

meals will be delivered to 

those who are immobile or housebound. 

The meals are convenient 

and nutritious, particularly for 

those coping with cancer treatment, 

serious illness, disease and surgery 

recovery. 

The new program will be introduced 

in Cambria on Sept. 23 

at 1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Recreation 

Center prior to the Farmers 

Market. Visit www.thecambria 

connection.org for information on 

the programs. The Wellness Kitchen 

is the only nonprofit in SLO 

County that provides pre-prepared 

nutritious meals for individuals 

with critical health issues as well as 

those seeking optimal health. Info: 

www.thewkrc.org, 434-1800, 1255 

Las Tablas Rd., Templeton. 

reaching out to members of the 

Hispanic community through her 

classes at The Wellness Kitchen, 

Yessenia is organizing far-reaching 

community events. The Hispanic 

Pride Festival, will be held 

on Saturday, September 10 from 

12 noon to 4 p.m. at Paso Robles 

Sports Club, 2975 Union Road. 

The festival is in celebration of 

Hispanic Heritage Month; creating 

awareness for our children and 

families by honoring the authentic 

Hispanic culture. Local community 

organizations are coming together 

to bring a day of encouragement 

and hands-on education. Cooking 

demonstrations by The Wellness 

Kitchen will offer ways to enjoy a 

healthy lifestyle of good nutrition. 

Fun for the kids includes arts & 

crafts, games, food, live entertainment 

and lots of surprises! 

On October 8, Mujeres de Ěxito 

and The Wellness Kitchen will 

host their second annual Women’s 

Breast Cancer Awareness event at 

5:30 p.m. at The Kitchen. Hispanic 

women who have been touched 

by cancer will learn about early 

detection, and the availability of 

educational resources and community 

support. Dinner will be provided 

by The Wellness Kitchen with a 

suggested donation of $10. 

Your participation as a 

The 5th Annual Top Chef 

guest, donor or sponsor will 

Competition and Fundraiser 

allow The Wellness Kitchen 

and Resource Center to 

is the largest fundraiser for 

The Wellness Kitchen and 

reach more individuals who 

Resource Center. It’s a lively 

are in critical need of nutrition, 

education and support. 

evening on Saturday, Oct. 8 Adam White 

from 5 to 9 p.m., with three 

TOP CHEF will sell-out! 

local chefs going “head-tohead” 

in a timed cooking 

chef2016.eventbrite.com. 

Tickets are available at top- 

competition in the spectacular 

airplane hangar at the Estrella 

Wellness Food 

Warbirds Museum in Paso 

Meal Program 

Robles. Idler’s Home provides 

the appliances to complete Evan Vossler Expands to 

the “TOP CHEF stage” with 

Cambria! 

planes as the backdrop! 

Thanks to a grant from 

Chef Adam White, Executive 

Chef of Twin Cities 

munity Impact Fund, a 

the United Way Com- 

Community Hospital will 

Celebrate our 

partnership between The 

defend his 2015 TOP CHEF 

Hispanic Familia! 

Wellness Kitchen and The 

title by competing with Gregg 

Cambria Connection has Wellness Kitchen volunteer and 

Wangard and Evan Vossler. Gregg been created to expand instructor Yessenia Echevarria has 

Wangard is the Paso Robles Wangard the Wellness Foods meal truly found her calling. Along with 

Schools Director of Food Services 

and has over 20 years of experience 

in the culinary and hospitality 

industry. Vossler is the Sommelier at 

TH Estate Wines and volunteer chef 

for The Wellness Kitchen. 

The distinguished panel of judges include 

Dr. Aiga Charles, MD, FACOG, 

Jeffry Wiesinger of Jeffry’s Catering 

and Chris Kern of Paso’s Best Wines. 

Dr. Charles practices as an Ob/Gyn at 

Templeton Women’s Health Center. 

Jeffry has competed in TOP CHEF, 

the 3-time winner of Pinot & Paella 

and 2-time Mac & Cheese Competition. 

Chris is President/CEO of Paso’s 

Best Wines offering exclusive boutique 

wine to club members. The 4th judge 

will be the lucky winner of a raffle! 

Local radio celebrity David Wilson, 

owner of Grape Encounters 

Radio, host of “A Quick Bite” and 

owner of Grape Encounters Em- 

POURium is the MC. Alex Martin, 

3-time TOP CHEF winner 

and owner of Crush Catering, will 

be assisting with dinner preparation 

with The Wellness Kitchen volunteers. 

The funds raised will support 

the Healing Foods meal and education 

program that provides meals to 

those going through critical illness, 

disease and recovery in addition to 

the expansion of current programs, 

new pilot programs and other support 

services. 




HIGHLIGHTS of the 2016 

California Mid-State Fair 

By Tom Keffury, 

Marketing & Sponsorships, CMSF 

The 2016 Fair was smokin’ hot, both 

literally and figuratively. For the sixth 

consecutive year overall attendance 

exceeded 410,000 people, despite temperatures 

exceeding 105° on five of the 

twelve days. 

First-year CEO Michael H. Bradley 

said, “Despite the extreme heat, America’s 

Favorite Fair was a tremendous success, 

full of family fun and memories.” 

The heat wave hit Paso Robles just as 

the Fair was starting, and didn’t let up until 

the Fair came to a close. According to 

The Weather Channel, the high temperatures 

in Paso Robles for the 12 day run of 

the Fair were: Wednesday, July 20 - 99°; 

Thursday, July 21 - 102°; Friday, July 22 

- 102°; Saturday, July 23 - 105°; Sunday, 

July 24 - 98°; Monday, July 25 - 97°; Tuesday, 

July 26 - 105°; Wednesday, July 27 

- 106°; Thursday, July 28 - 105°; Friday, 

July 29 - 107°; Saturday, July 30 - 95; and 

Sunday, July 31 - 92°. 

Perhaps due to the relative cool down 

and clearing, the final Sunday of the Fair 

was extremely popular. Two new events 

highlighted the entertainment in the 

Grandstand Arena, the Fiesta Del Charro 

and the Extreme Team Rodeo. In addition, 

regional Mexican singer/songwriter and 

accordionist Noel Torres performed two 

shows that had the Frontier Free Stage 

overflowing with enthusiastic fans. 

OVERALL ATTENDANCE of this year’s 

Fair was off slightly by 1.8% from last year, 

attracting an impressive total of 421,231 

people coming through the gates. 

One of the huge improvements of 

this year’s Fair was the INCREASED 

SECURITY MEASURES taken by Event 

Staff, including for the first time ever, 

metal detectors at each gate. Faced with 

the daunting task of hand-wanding each 

and every guest, the Fair’s Event Staff 

was able to move people through the 

gates without noticeable slowdowns. 

Many guests complimented Fair management 

and staff on incorporating this 

important safety technology. 

BLAKE WINS! Highlighting the 

ENTERTAINMENT was country superstar 

Blake Shelton whose record-breaking 

sold-out show of 14,875 people was the 

single-largest crowd to ever see a show 

in the Main Grandstand Arena. That 

Saturday, July 23 also set single-day records 

for beer consumption (326 kegs) 

and trash haul-away (7 yards). Overall 

attendance for the Bud Light Concert Series 

was very strong at 74,845 people 

attending the 13 concerts/shows. 

The JR. LIVESTOCK AUCTION brought 

in a total of $2,426,206 on 817 

animals (with Add-Ons, unofficial). 

Of that, $345,825 came from the Replacement 

Heifer Sale and $2,080,381 

came from the Jr. Livestock Auction. 

Highlights included Friday’s Highest 

Selling Heifer: Chaparral 4-H’s Brandon 

Pacheco’s Replacement Heifer at 

$22,000 (Buyer: Adelaide Inn & Black 

Oak Hotel) and Saturday’s Highest 

Shelter - Library’s September 

Title by Jung Yun 

On Thursday, September 15, 

at 7 P.M., join the discussion of 

Jung Yun’s Shelter, a story about 

the Cho family, particularly the 

relationship between Kyung 

Cho, whose debts and bad 

Selling Animal: Chaparral 4-H’s Jena 

Corea’s Hog at $45,600 (Buyer: Tom 

Corea Construction). 

The Fair introduced the first-ever Cattlemen’s 

Choice Awards for the Top Four 

Bred Heifers being selected by three SLO 

County Cattlemen. The Cattlemen awarded 

$3,000 to the four deserving exhibitors. 

The INDUSTRIAL ARTS AUCTION increased 

from 57 exhibits in 2015 to 58 

exhibits this year, with overall money 

being raised for the kids reaching a 

$58,627 payout (with Add-Ons). 

CARNIVAL revenue increased to 

$550,000 for the year, while overall 

CONCESSION revenue dipped slightly to 

$1,221,303. 

The Central Coast Wine Competition 

named Robert Hall Winery the 2016 

Winery of the Year. Halter Ranch Vineyard 

and The Olive Press took the top spots at 

decisions are catching up with him, and 

his parents, Jin and Mae, who gave Kyung 

every possible advantage – private 

tutors and expensive hobbies – but 

never showed him kindness. As Shelter 

veers swiftly toward its startling 

conclusion, Yun leads us through dark 

and violent territory, where, unexpectedly, 

the Chos discover hope. Shelter 

the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition. 

Best of Show at the Central Coast 

Vinegar Competition went to A. Persoff 

& Son LLC. 

New this year was the California Craft 

Spirts Competition. Best of Class winners 

were Autry Cellars/Brandy, Bethel Rd. Distillery/Brandy, 

Krobar Distillery/Whiskey, 

Krobar Distillery/Gin and Rocket Vodka/ 

Vodka. Opolo Vineyards/Brandy took 

home the first ever Best of Show award. 

Hugh Pitts was named Agriculturalist 

of the Year, Susan Cochrane was named 

CattleWoman of the Year and Steve 

Johns was named Cattleman of the Year. 

San Luis Obispo’s Victoria Humphrey 

was named Miss California Mid-State 

Fair. The 17-year old will be attending 

Cal Poly this fall. 

The 2017 California Mid-State Fair 

runs July 19 through July 30! 

AT THE LIBRARY 

is a masterfully crafted debut novel that 

asks what it means to provide for one’s 

family and, in answer, delivers a story as 

riveting as it is profound. 

Art in the Library - Jacque Egger 

and Catherine Burgard to Display 

The Library invites the public to the 

Please see LIBRARY page 36 




The Voice of the Visitor Center 

By Karyl Lammers 

Executive Director 

Visitor Center 

The Visitor Center welcomed firsttime 

visitors from Germany, Japan, Ireland, 

Denmark, and Belgium, as well as 

Canada, New York, Texas and Georgia 

to name a few. Travelers are so excited to 

be here, see what our town has to offer, 

taste our foods and wines and enjoy the 

relaxing pace of Paso Robles. Early information 

requests show signs of a busy 

September. I have always thought of 

September as fall with winter just ahead, 

wrong, it’s still summer (so that’s why it is 

hot). The Seasons are: Winter – January 

thru March, Spring – April thru June, 

Summer – July thru September, Fall October 

thru December. 

Speaking of Seasons and the many 

Visitors we are enjoying from around the 

world, it’s time for us to travel. “Broad, 

wholesome, charitable views of men and 

things cannot be acquired by vegetating in 

one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” 

- Mark Twain 

Are you ready to go see experience and 

explore parts unknown? The Paso Robles 

Chamber of Commerce and Visitor 

Center are in the process of putting together 

a full array of travel opportunities 

for 2017. We are starting in April and going 

thru December with spectacular trips 

both domestic and international. Places 

we know you have on your Bucket list or 

maybe you forgot to add one or two. 

Our Trips all leave from Paso 

Robles and return to Paso Robles. Included 

in the price is the bus to and 

from Paso Robles, round-trip flights, 

accommodations, most meals and all 

tours listed on itineraries. Our trips 

are safe, simple and fun. The prices 

are very competitive and are offered 

to Chamber members and the public. 

With these trips if you have family or 

friends in another part of the country, 

we can sign them up and arrange their 

transportation so you arrive together at 

your destination. We are traveling with 

Collette Vacations who are the official 

travel sponsor for trips on The Wheel 

of Fortune. It’s a company close to 100 

years old and still family owned. They 

work closely with us so we can make 

your trip a comfortable experience. 

• April – South Pacific Wonders featuring 

Australia, New Zealand & Fiji Island 

• May – Alaska Land & a 7-night 

Princess Cruise 

• June – Rome & the Amalfi 

• September – The Best of Eastern 

Canada featuring Montreal, Quebec 

City, Ottawa, Niagara falls & Toronto 

• October – Elegant Ireland 

• November – Spain’s Costa 

del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera 

• December – Christmas on the 

Danube featuring a 6 night cruise 

on the Danube River 

LIBRARY from page 34 

September displays of Jacque Egger and 

Catherine Burgard. Ms. Egger is a selftaught 

artist who has expressed her creative 

side since early childhood through a 

variety of media. “My photographs are my 

inspiration and impetus for my art. Sometimes 

realistic and occasionally abstract. 

My inner joy comes from enhancing what 

I see, and the process of creating itself.” 

Catherine Burgard is a seventh-generation 

Californian and her family has 

been on the Central Coast since the 

1840’s. An avid amateur photographer 

her entire life, she has recently started 

placing her photographs on wrapped 

For additional information and details 

on any of the above trips call Karyl 

Lammers at the Paso Robles Chamber 

and Visitor Center 238-0506 you 

can also send an email to klammers 

@pasorobleschamber.com. We have 

Trip Presentations scheduled for the 

next few months at La Quinta Inn & 

Suites. These are so much fun because 

you have the opportunity to see where 

each trip goes and ask questions while 

enjoying the company of fellow travelers. 

Remember “travel is the only thing 

you buy that makes you richer.” 

canvases. The closeness she feels with 

nature comes through in her display of 

five canvases focusing on irises. 

The Paso Robles City Library is located 

at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday 

– Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on 

library programs and events, call 237-3870 

or visit www.prcity.com/library. 

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ROUND TOWN 

2016 PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL 

PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED 

By Melissa Chavez 

Tickets are available for the 2016 

Paderewski Festival on November 2-6, 

2016. The five-day event honors Paso 

Robles’ most distinguished and historic 

celebrity, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. 

The Festival will open on Wednesday 

with a piano concert by Paderewski 

Festival Youth Exchange students from 

Poland and Ukraine (time and venue 

TBA). On Thursday, the Tomines Ensemble 

of guitar and violin music will 

perform at Cass Winery at 7 p.m., 

preceded by a wine reception at 6:30 

p.m. On Friday, serious piano students 

can take part in a Master Class with 

concert pianist Tadeusz Domanowski 

at 2 p.m. in the upstairs Park Ball- 

room, at 1232 Park St., Paso Robles. At 

6 p.m. in the Park Ballroom, a wine 

reception will precede performances 

by Maestro Adam Gilbert and Thornton 

Baroque Sinfonia in a concert of 

Early Polish Music at 7 p.m. 

On Saturday at 10 a.m., audiences 

can enjoy a Paderewski film screening 

at Park Cinemas. In the Paso Robles 

Inn Ballroom, the Youth Piano Competition 

Winners’ Recital will begin at 

4 p.m., followed by a wine reception at 

7 p.m. and a Paderewski Festival Gala 

Recital with Tadeusz Domanowski at 

7:30 p.m., featuring works by Chopin, 

PASO POPS to fund nonprofit youth arts programs 


Four nonprofit organizations will reap the first 

fruits from the PASO POPS event held this past July 

2 at Paso Robles Horse Park. Surpassing even optimistic 

expectations, the Independence Day weekend 

celebration proved a widely anticipated community 

get-together. Four-thousand-strong enjoyed 

rousing performances by the San Luis Obispo Symphony 

and other music artists, wine tasting, food, 

activities and dramatic fireworks at sunset, replete 

with booming canons silhouetted in smoke. 

“With the success of the inaugural 2016 PASO 

POPS, we not only reached our goal of breaking 

even, but also net proceeds will allow us joyfully 

to fulfill our pledge of support to four local 

nonprofit youth arts programs,” said Steve Cass, 

president of PASO POPS. “The Paso Robles Youth 

Arts Foundation, Studios in the Park Youth Art 

Program, San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony and 

Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition and 

Cultural Youth Exchange Program will each receive 

$2,500 from PASO POPS.” 

Cass added, “The Paderewski Festival in Paso 

Robles and San Luis Obispo Symphony owe a 

debt of gratitude to the many businesses that 

contributed services at discounted rates, sponsors 

that carried the financial load, volunteers who 

worked hard to make PASO POPS a safe, fun and 

family-friendly patriotic event, and a very large 

committee that put nearly a year into the planning 

of this inaugural event.” 

Overwhelming popularity for the first-time 

event has encouraged the board to redouble their 

efforts toward substantial fundraising for youth 

Paderewski, Ryterband and more. 

The series concludes Sunday with 

a Paderewski Birthday Celebration in 

the Park Ballroom from 3-4:30 p.m. 

Maestro Greg Magie will conduct the 

Symphony of the Vines artists plus 

Paderewski Festival Youth Exchange 

students in solo performances with 

music by Beethoven, Prokofiev and 

others. 

Tickets prices range from Free to 

Premium Admission. For more details, 

to access the ticket Web link or to 

volunteer at the Festival, visit www. 

paderewskifest.com. 

arts. “We’ve taken note of the issues that came 

with the large inaugural PASO POPS response 

and are already planning how to make next year’s 

PASO POPS a serious success,” said Cass. “Save 

the date for Saturday, July 1, 2017!” 

To learn more about PASO POPS. visit www. 

pasopops.org. 

THE SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES IS NOW 68 YEARS STRONG 

North SLO County Concert Association announces 2016-2017 schedule 


2017, is the chamber 

North SLO County 

music ensemble of 

Concert Association 

Prima Trio, featuring 

(NSLOCCA) has announced 

clarinetist Boris Al- 

a quartet of 

lakhverdyan, violinist 

concerts that will perform 

Gulia Gurevich and 

over the 2016- Karkowska Sisters Duo George Bugatti Ardango Prima Trio 

pianist Anastasia De- 

2017 concert season. 

dik. Founded in 2004 

The nonprofit oganization is part of a national Community 

Concert Association, which hosts professional 

artists from all throughout the country. 

With a nominal subscription, guests may attend a 

diverse selection of four concerts, including reciprocity 

to 16 other Concert Association locations in California, 

Nevada and Oregon. All performances are held 

on Sundays at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 

940 Creston Road in Paso Robles. Doors open at 2:30 

p.m., and concerts will begin promptly at 3 p.m. 

The Karkowska Sisters Duo will mix humor with 

high-brow in an entertaining and impressive repertoire 

of chamber music on September 18. Virtuoso 

violinist Anna and concert pianist Kasha graduated 

from Julliard School of Music in New York City and 

Chopin Academy in Warsaw, Poland. Their televised, 

around-the-world performances have been hailed by 

critics (“stunning… played better than Itzhak Perlman’s 

own recording”), audiences and judges alike 

with standing ovations, encores and first prizes in international 

music competitions. 

On October 23, audiences can enjoy pop standards 

from the 50s, 60s and 70s for “Portraits of America” 

by pianist George Bugatti. The American singer and 

pianist has recorded several albums produced by Steve 

Allen, Nigel Wright and Paul Anka and has performed 

extensively throughout the U.S., including the Bellagio 

Resort and Carnegie Hall. Fans of crooners Frank Sinatra 

and Tony Bennett will enjoy classics, such as “I Left 

My Heart in San Francisco,” “My Kind of Town,” “Luck 

Be a Lady Tonight” and “Autumn Leaves.” Along with 

Sam Arlen, the artist co-founded The Harold Arlen 

Foundation/American Songbook Foundation. 

Ardango will please fans of oldies, love songs, 

classical jazz fusion, Latin jazz, smoothed hymns and 

R&B slow jams on February 5, 2017. The trio is made 

up of Dan Lichti, who plays trumpet and flugelhorn, 

and guitarist Arland Finney, who have performed for 

over 17 years. Joining them within the last three years 

is percussionist Bobby Logan. Together, they improvise 

smoothly in a way their audiences truly enjoy. 

Rounding out the concert season on March 26, 

while attending Oberlin Conservatory of Music in 

Ohio, the talented young artists have performed in 

distinguished chamber concert venues throughout the 

United States, as well as at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 

in Germany. Among their notable 

accomplishments was earning Grand Prize and Gold 

Medal awards out of a worldwide field of 137 entrants 

at the 2007 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition in 

South Bend, Indiana. 

NSLOCCA thrives solely on the work and commitment 

of 24 volunteers, annual subscriptions, in-kind 

donations, fundraisers and the generosity of dedicated 

sponsors. For complete concert details, visit www.nslocca.org. 

Single ticket prices are $25 at the door. Series 

subscription costs are $65 for adults and $70 for single 

parent families, $135 for families, and $15 for students. 

Pro-rated subscriptions are available. Make checks payable 

to: North SLO County Concert Association, 914 

Carner Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Season tickets 

are mailed prior to the first concert. For more information, 

call 239-2770 or 237-8122. 



ROUND TOWN 

TEMPLETON FIRE DEPARTMENT 

PUSHES THROUGH INFERNAL SUMMER 

STAFFING AND SUPPLIES TOP 

EMERGENCY SERVICES WISH LIST 


At press time, over 60,000 acres of wildland is 

burning with only half-containment in Monterey 

County. Just south in San Luis Obispo County, 

sightings of responding fire engines and Cal Fire 

aircraft have become commonplace as they wrestle 

sudden grass and structure fires. Evidence of 

charred remains seem visible 

everywhere this summer. For 

lack of rainfall with scorching 

temperatures, it’s a situation 

made ripe for disaster. The humblest 

of fire departments are also 

the first to become depleted. 

Last month, PASO Magazine 

took a first-look at a budget 

deficiency that has stretched 

Templeton Fire Department 

(TFD) and Emergency Services. 

Chief Bill White 

The unincorporated community 

of nearly eight square miles stands just shy of 8,000 

people, up from 4,687 in 2000. The outlying areas 

east of the community and south of Paso Robles are 

also commonly referred to as Templeton. A mutual 

aid responder, TFD’s paid and grant-subsidized 

staff of a Chief and two captains plus paid call 

volunteers ($10 to $15 per call) are quick to assist 

neighboring departments when fire disaster strikes. 

Chief Bill White is developing a Department 

wish list toward stronger and more efficient operations. 

“We need another full-time firefighter,” 

says Chief White. “We’re exploring funding for 

$610,000 to create an A, B and C shift for roundthe-clock 

coverage. We have to look at all of the 

what-ifs. What if a portion of the $1.6 million in 

sales tax revenue or Community Facilities Districts 

monies could help pay for this?” The latter requires 

community approval of two-thirds to pass. Unsurprisingly, 

cost-of-living increases and insurance for 

current staff are non-existent and are pushed lower 

on a list of priorities. 

The Public Protection Classification for 

Templeton Fire Department now stands at “4” 

for its fire suppression system efficiency. 

Administered by the Insurance Services 

Office (ISO), a property/casualty insurance 

risk organization, the commonly 

referenced “ISO rating” is determined on 

a scale of 1-10, with 10 rated unacceptable 

to meet ISO’s minimum criteria. 

Joseph Masington of the ISO’s Risk 

Decision Unit reports that, in addition 

to coverage and response times, 50 percent 

of the rating reflects the quality of 

the fire department, including adequate 

equipment staffing, training level and location. 

Ten percent is affected by a community’s 

communication capabilities, 911 phone systems, 

telephone line operating capability, operator supervision, 

staffing and dispatch systems. 

But fire departments are not autonomous in 

measurements for efficacy. Forty percent of the 

rating is comprised by evaluation of a community’s 

water supply, including condition and maintenance 

of hydrants, existence of alternative water sources 

and amount of available water (volume/pressure), 

compared with amounts needed to suppress fires. 

Not only is a community’s comprehensive approach 

to fire response crucial for safety, but also factors in 

lowering homeowners’ insurance premiums. 

In 2009, a Benefit Assessment proposition 

died on the ballot as did a 2015 resident survey 

to propose the idea of a $13 fee to help support 

Templeton’s firefighting costs. For lack of an unincorporated 

community’s access to the 8.4% property 

tax revenue that typical municipalities receive, a 

number of people have donated in-kind or responded 

to fund raisers. At just over $5,000, still much 

more is needed. 

There is good news, however. With funds from 

Fire Capital Fees through new building construction, 

TFD used $235,000 to purchase and recondition 

a 2002 Pierce Quantum 35-foot ladder truck 

from Paso Robles Fire Department. At less than 

the $500,000 tag of a vehicle, the 14-year-old rig 

is equipped with a 1,500-gallon water capacity, new 

braking system and wired headsets - much safer 

when responding to calls, says Chief White. When 

receiving information from Dispatch, too often 

firefighters have to shout instructions to everyone 

else from behind the wheel. 

Building construction is on the horizon and 

Chief White wants to meet the demand. “If 300 

units are built, we have to be ready to serve them.” 

Other wish list items are an improved disaster preparedness 

plan, summer staffing, firefighter education, 

training and facilities plus equipment, to name 

a few – from nozzles to hose, to uniforms, to aging 

vehicle replacement. 

On September 11, Templeton Fire Department 

and Emergency Services will participate in an 

annual stair climb event at Templeton High School. 

In tribute to the events on 9/11/01, firefighters 

will gear up to replicate an ascent of the 110- 

story World Trade Centers. It’s a relatively small, 

yet significant effort to “Never Forget” the fallen 

343 firefighters who ran into danger and made the 

ultimate sacrifice. 



ROUND TOWN 

COUNTY PERSPECTIVE 

By Bruce Curtis 

Elephant in the Room: 

Bargains are not always 

a bargain; we pulled into a 

discount motel in Kelso, Washington and immediately 

knew I should cancel my reservation, 

but it had been a long day and I thought 

we could tough-it-out one night. Besides 

there was a free breakfast until 9 a.m. 

When we got there, breakfast had ended. 

I politely reminded the desk clerk that nine 

means nine, not 8:45. A woman in the lobby 

interrupted, brusquely telling the clerk it 

was my fault, and I should have been there 

at 7 a.m. I turned to her and pointed out our 

conversation was a private one. The woman 

lit into me with enough expletives to embarrass 

a rap artist. 

Recognizing her inevitability, we threw our 

bags in the car and got out of town. 

San Luis Obispo County seems to have 

become a conspicuous target for do-gooders; 

apparently these folks are unwilling to 

let us live in bucolic contentment without 

imposing themselves upon us. 

The latest two, both based in our neighbor 

to the south, Santa Barbara County seem to 

be obscure environmental action groups with 

money to hire attorneys to get their way. 

The California Water Impact Network’s 

(CWIN) opening volley was an August 4th 

lawsuit accusing San Luis Obispo County of 

giving “carte blanche” to well drillers for several 

Paso Robles basin wineries, in violation 

of state law. The suit mentions three ag well 

permits issued to Lapis Land Company, Justin 

Vineyards and Paso Robles Vineyards, further 

alleging the county violated a 2014 state law 

prohibiting overdraft of groundwater. 

According to the suit, drilling permits, issued 

as recently as June, side-stepped the 

environmental approval process, but the action 

seems to mistakenly think all three wells 

are in the Paso Robles groundwater basin 

when two are actually elsewhere; one in the 

Adelaida hills, the other in Cuyama Valley, 

near the extreme southeastern corner of San 

Luis Obispo County. 

CWIN’s glossy website reveals a water conservation 

lobby dedicated to environmentally 

responsible state water policy, but based on the 

cases and positions they seem to prefer, CWIN 

seems opposed to big farming, big business 

and water policies that favor them. The group 

has fingers in nearly every state water pie. 

It’s a lot of pie: The state water project, 

Sacramento delta dams and canals, the 

Central Valley Project and Colorado River 

water are all persons of interest to CWIN, 

which seems to believe it us under noblesse 

oblige not just to influence, but 

to control water policy wherever it can. It 

seems odd that any private lobbying group 

would want to control both citizens and 

California’s labyrinthine environmental regulating 

machine, but CWIN does, and it is 

well-lawyered for the task. 

Another set of folks looking to seek cover 

behind the bulldozer blade of state environmental 

rules is the World Business Academy, 

(WBA), also based in Santa Barbara. Their 

Orwellian-toned mission statement appears 

to make them stewards of political correctness 

to corporate America, “To shift the consciousness 

of existing business leadership 

from that of a predator to that of a steward, 

because you act differently if you think you 

are responsible for the result.” 

WBA has filed suit against the California 

State Lands Commission for renewing 

PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant 

operating permit, for failing to conduct an 

environmental review. 

Here’s where it gets a bit odd. PG&E plans 

to close the plant by 2025 and that has 

county officials scrambling for fiscal backfill, 

because the loss of revenue will be in the 

millions of dollars. 

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And yet, strangely, WBA, 

which filed its suit on August 

2nd in Los Angeles, doesn’t 

seem to even relate to the fact 

PG&E will be out of the nuclear 

business before the renewal 

period applies. 

The issue is too circuitous to 

address here, but it is possible 

PG&E, scarred from years in 

court, just wants to close Diablo 

Canyon and end the hemorrhage 

of lawyer fees. That’s no 

longer likely. 

Elephant in the Air: Okay, 

yes, I admit the Soberanes fire is 

not in San Luis Obispo County, so 

strictly speaking, it isn’t news here. 

But its effects are here and they’ll 

probably stay here for a while. 

But the skies have been filled 

with smoke from the Monterey 

county megablaze for weeks. At 

this writing the fire was still expanding 

throughout the northern 

Santa Lucia range, Hwy 1 

had closed, yet again, while firefighters 

sought the upper hand. 

We’ve looked the other way, 

closed our doors and windows, 

run our air con, and stayed inside 

until afternoon coastal breezes 

thinned the acrid orange pallor. 

Latest numbers at press time 

had the blaze at around 60,000 

acres, one death, three injuries 

and nearly sixty homes had been 

lost. Containment was right 

around 50%, which meant a lot 

more slogging in hot and dangerous 

conditions for crews. 

The Soberanes fire is not one of 

the largest fires in California history, 

not yet at least. The Rim fire 

in the Sierra foothills burned well 

over a quarter million acres. The 

fire is already into the same area 

that burned during the 2008 Basin 

fire, which burned 162,000 acres. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with 

families of those affected and the 

crews battling this blaze. 

Tax or Not? Finally, a tiny 

tempest: whether to add a half 

cent to your sales taxes. A simple 

proposal, a nine year sales 

tax hike, but the tempest is in 

whether or not to let voters decide 

and it played out all over 

local editorial pages. The board 

of supervisors eventually let the 

measure move forward to the 

November ballot, 3-2. 

It doesn’t really matter because 

the measure will still need 

a two-thirds supermajority – 

thanks to voters who imposed 

tough thresholds – to pass. 


ROUND TOWN 

46 West Wineries Harvest 

Block Party 

The 46 West Wineries Group 

will host a harvest block party 

on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 6:30 to 

9 p.m. at Castoro Cellars, 1315 

N Bethel Road in Templeton. 

It is a casual, mini-wine festival 

atmosphere, along with food 

and live music. The cost is $45 

per person. For tickets, go to 

www.brownpapertickets.com/ 

event/2538849. For more information, 

go to www.pasorobles 

46west.com. 

BINGO 

Templeton Lions Club holds 

BINGO night every Monday at 

the Templeton American Legion 

Hall on Main St. from 4:30 

to 5:30 p.m. 

Live music at Wild Horse 

Winery: Andrew and Anya 

Andrew and Anya will perform 

live music at Wild Horse 

Winery, 1437 Wild Horse 

Winery Court, on Saturday, 

Sept. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. For 

more information, go to www. 

wildhorsewinery.com or contact 

Leslie Churchill at 805-788- 

6315 or leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com. 

Coffee with a CHP 

California Highway Patrol’s 

Templeton office hosts Coffee 

with a CHP the second Tuesday 

of each month at Nature’s 

Touch Nursery & Harvest, 225 

Main St. in Templeton, at 8:30 

a.m. The monthly coffee event 

gives locals the opportunity to 

interact with local law enforcement 

personnel on a more personal 

level. 

Community Shorts: 

Finders and Founders 

Community Shorts is a community 

read-aloud event that 

takes place each month at the 

Templeton Performing Arts 

Center on the Templeton High 

School campus on the third 

Templeton Events By Heather Young 

TEMPLETON MOVES 

RIGHT INTO FALL WITH A 

HARVEST PARTY AND CONCERTS 

Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. 

Each month there will be a different 

theme or author. Funds 

raised from donations will pay 

for the use of the facility and 

help fund North County Theatre 

Works. Donations will be 

accepted at the door. For more 

information, email northcountytheatreworks@gmail.com 

or 

The 61st Annual Morro Bay Art 

in the Park will be presented on 

September 3, 4 and 5 in beautiful 

Morro Bay. Over 100 fine 

artists and craft designers from 6 

call 805-712-7999. 

After-Five Chamber Mixer: 

State Farm Insurance 

Templeton Chamber of 

Commerce will hold its monthly 

After Five Mixer at State Farm 

Insurance, Courtney Morrow, 

73 S. Main St. in Templeton on 

Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5:30 to 

7 p.m. 

AN ECLECTIC GATHERING 

OF FINE ART AND CRAFTS 

Your Locally Owned Car Care Professionals 

SAN LUIS OBISPO 

286 HIGUERA ST. 

805-786-4056 

PASO ROBLES 

16TH & SPRING ST 

805-238-3695 

Open 7 Days A Week • www.lubengo.net 

western states will be exhibiting 

their work at the second oldest 

fine art and craft show in California. 

Artists and crafters will display 

paintings, prints, sculpture, 

jewelry, glass, ceramics, photography, 

handmade clothing, wood 

Founders Day on Main 

Street 

Templeton’s annual Founders 

Day celebrations will be held 

on Saturday, Oct. 22 at noon on 

Main Street near the Historical 

Museum Society at 399 S. Main 

St. The community celebration 

is free and open to the public 

and will include the annual chili 

cook-off hosted by the Rotary 

Club of Templeton. A cattle drive 

will kick off the event at noon. 

There will be beer from Barrelhouse 

Brewing Company, wine 

from Clavo Cellars, food vendors, 

children’s activities, craft vendors 

and more. For more information, 

call 805-434-1789 or email info 

@templetonchamber.com. 


carvings and more. Local knife 

maker Curtis Poppenberg will 

showcase his handmade knives 

that are also works of art. For a 

closer look at the knife maker at 

work, visit albertcurtis.com. 

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Visit our Booth at the... 

Inspired Home Expo of 

San Luis Obispo 

September 17 th & 18 th 

Custom Dressmaking & Tailoring 

by Mary Ann Austin 

• Expert alterations & fine tailoring for men 

and women. 

• Custom garment construction, Bridal, Special 

Occasion, Prom. 

• I cover pillows and shams. 

Located at 

1716 COMMERCE WAY 

(next to Full Belly Deli) 

Paso Robles 

Mondays & 

Wednesdays 

9:00 am - 4:00pm 

For appointment call 

(805) 440-7500 


ROUND TOWN 

Monte Mills to entertain at Rios-Caledonia Adobe 

annual event on September 25 

BRING THE FAMILY TO 2016 CALEDONIA DAYS 

& DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF 


Take a step back in time at the annual Caledonia 

Days and Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday, 

Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 

Rios-Caledonia Adobe. Special guests Monte 

Mills and The Lucky Horseshoe Band will 

bring their traditional western swing country 

music to the event starting at 12 noon. 

“This is a family-friendly event,” says Joyce 

Herman, Friends of the Adobes volunteer, 

“and we will have something for everyone 

of every age. We are thrilled to have Monte 

Mills and his band joining us this year with 

their good-time music that is sure to have 

everyone dancing and singing along.” 

The Rios-Caledonia Adobe event will 

feature Dutch oven cooking and tastings, 

barbecued foods available for purchase, 

skilled artisans and craftsmen, demonstrations, 

small engines displays, collections 

from local rock enthusiasts, a silent auction, 

and more. Soft drinks and ice cream 

will be available for purchase, as well as 

beer and wine from Firestone Walker and 

local wineries. 

Booths are still available for $10 dona- 

tion. For more information and registration 

forms, demonstrators, vendors, and artisans 

should email Craig at craigrambo1@aol. 

com, or see www.rios-caledoniaadobe.org 

or www.discoversanmiguel.com. 

Come on out and enjoy Caledonia Days 

at the Rios-Caledonia Adobe, located at 700 

South Mission St. across from the Mission 

in San Miguel, with your friends and neighbors. 

The 2016 event is sponsored by Friends 

of the Adobes, and The Native Sons of the 

Golden West, San Miguel Chapter. 

PERSPECTIVE from page 44 

The Memorial Day 

and Fourth of July shows 

enjoyed record attendance. 

The public reviews 

stated that these shows 

were the best Art in the 

Park in 30 years. 

The Knife 

Maker - Curtis 

Poppenberg 

The layout of the exhibits 

has been redesigned for 

better public viewing of all 

artist and craft booth locations. 

The new food court 

area will be anchored by 

Mi Casa, a favorite local 

Morro Bay restaurant. Stroll- 

ing live entertainment features The About 

Time Duo on Saturday, Guitar Wizard 

Eric Britain on Sunday and the Russian 

balalaika played by Jim McKnight on 

Monday. 

Art in the Park is located on the corner 

of Morro Bay Blvd. and Harbor Drive. Info: 

morrobayartinthepark.com. 



HOOFBEAT 

By Dorothy Rogers 

Blessings on the fire crews this month (and 

probably next). One fire was caused by not putting 

out a campfire completely. It didn’t have to 

happen. We see public service announcements 

about this, learned from parents or the Scouts, 

etc. yet a 100,000 acres can be lost to just one 

fire. Crews are spread thin partly because our 

teams are some of the best. They are sent south and 

north to give local crews a little relief. When you 

hear the bombers or see the crews, think about 

saying a little prayer for them and their families 

at home. 

Creston Classic 

Grab your hat and pull on your boots for 

the Creston Classic Rodeo September 8th- 

11th. Webster (main street through town) and 

Swayze Streets are transformed into the rodeo 

grounds. Cowboy Church takes its rightful 

place Sunday morning at 8 a.m. in the grand 

stands. It’s come as you are casual. The Lord 

will meet you there. 

Take your posse and form a cheering section 

for your favorites (human or animal). Please 

judiciously watch your children and keep 

them off of and away from the portable panels. 

One early year trying to avoid a pending 

wreck, I was yelled at by a parent after 

scooping up a little one just as a bull hit the 

panel the child was climbing. Ignorance is 

bliss, but the mother didn’t understand that 

the panels can easily be dislodged with the 

power of even a small bull. Everyone was OK 

(yes, even the bull), but please help to make 

this community fund raiser continue its positive 

history (and save someone’s nerves) by 

corralling your kids. 

West Coast Finals 

If the thrill of speed gets you and your horse 

going, head north to Salinas for the West 

Coast Barrel Finals September 3-5. The Salinas 

Valley Fairgrounds hosts the big event. 

Contact info@westncoastbarrelracing.com for 

details, but hurry: they’re fast! 

Slow Down & Cool Off 

Need a break from the heat? Arroyo Grande 

tends to be more moderate in temperature. 

Teacher/trainer, Harry Councell will help by 

giving a Beginner’s Driving Clinic September 

3 and 4 at Ann McClure’s Ranch. The 

action starts at 9 a.m. at 235 Cimarron Way. 

Harry is known for being friendly and low 

key in his approach. The $30 fee to audit or 

participate is a really good value. $50 is the fee 

for a Sunday or Monday private lesson. Topics 

to be covered: safety, rein handling technique, 

principles of harnessing singles and pairs, 

pre-driving techniques and insights on breeds 

and types of driving. 

After the clinic (possibly through Monday), 

Mr. Councell will be available for lessons. He 

might open up a new avenue for you and your 

horse to learn and share. Sign up for lessons 

to give Brass Oak Driving Society an idea of 

the numbers involved. Call Gloria (467-9204) 

to reserve your spot. Bring your lunch and a 

beverage. Who knows? You may be ready 

for the October 15-16 Parkfield Drive with 

Brass Oaks. 

Cowboy Dressage 

With approximately 1,000 rides total, the 

popularity of Cowboy Dressage is spreading. 

Taking elements from standard dressage, 

western riding, trail and western attire, CD 

is filling a need in the equine community for 

those who want a more relaxed competition. 

September 7-11 will see a huge Cowboy 

Dressage Show at Rancho Murieta (now 3 

a year). The impressive facility is somewhat 

isolated, but civilization is closing in as riders 

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of all styles find their way there. The idea is 

to elevate the level of riding and horse 

training. 

Besides the different levels of riding, September 

7 will find a clinic that may get you 

started in Cowboy Dressage. Four arenas 

will be operating all day to accommodate the 

numbers of riders and horses. You won’t get 

dirty riding in a covered arena and you won’t 

have to watch for ground squirrel holes in 

the footing. This show presents an opportunity 

to work with your horse even if you don’t have 

room to roam. 

Paso’s own Harris Stage Lines will be on 

hand to bring in the judges each day via stagecoach 

just to give the show “a little touch of 

the old West.” 

Snaffle Bit in Reno 

Many locals will attend the National Reined 

Cow Horse climax September 18-October 

1. Some are trainers who must go to show. 

Others are owners, while most just dream and 

enjoy the excitement of horses vs cows in a 

contained environment. There is also negotiating, 

shopping, auctions (perhaps you will 

come home with a new horse), the casino atmosphere 

and friends from across the nation. 

Visitors from Europe, the Orient, Australia 

and even parts of the Middle East travel to the 

world class event annually. 

Olympics on the Mind 

Phillip Dutton, a US naturalized 

citizen from Australia, took 

the individual bronze in Eventing. 

Sadly, most of the equestrian 

events are scheduled too late for 

the PASO Magazine. The majority 

were available by Livestream 

or satellite. As of today, Laura 

Groves on “Verdades” marked 

78.071 in her Grand Prix Special 

dressage test. In this test particular 

attention is paid to transitions. 

Hope that you have been able to 

view or review performances by 

some of the world’s best “dancers.” 

Be Prepared 

Some wonderful opportunities await those 

in our equine community who are ready to 

take advantage of the chances available in 

September and October. Whether you want 

to see some top horses and riders in the heat 

of competition, warm up your roping arm, enter 

a local parade, take a vacation, or ride the 

coast and test yourself with trail trials, there is 

something for you and your horse to enjoy. 

Happy campers will be found October 9 and 

10 at Montaña de Oro for the Annual Poker 

Ride and Trail Trials. Participants may camp 

out or merely spend the day. This group is 

William Perverel getting 

ready to start the Poker 

Ride in 2015. This year 

promises to be even 

more fun! 

not only friendly, but they gather 

some terrific prizes as well. Day 

use, parking and a poker hand is 

$30 with a BBQ (by folks who 

know). It’s $60 to camp (you and 

a corral for your horse). Reservations 

are a must and include a 

poker hand. Extra hands are $5 

each. Prizes are selected by top 

poker hands and then by raffle. 

A silent auction will garner more 

funds to support Coast Mounted 

Assistance and their work. 

At Oak Camp on Saturday, 

Trail Trials are $15 per rider with 

a coach at each obstacle to help, 

if desired. These exercises develop a horse or 

mule that is more able to negotiate a trail on its 

own with you aboard. This is a separate charge 

and does not include the BBQ. Go to http:// 

ccspa.info/cma.html and fill out your entry. 

If you aren’t going to the Poker Ride or Trail 

Trials, then stop by Paso on Oct. 8 for the Pioneer 

Day Parade and all of the exhibits in action 

or head to the Paso Horse Park off of Airport 

Road for a Sizzling Summer Schooling Show. 


HOOFBEAT 

Sept 2-4 Arabian Horse Association of S. Cal, 

Earl Warren Santa Barbara, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., free 

admission & parking, www.ahasc.org 

Sept. 3-5 Barrel Finals, Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 

info@westcoastbarrelracing.com 

Sept. 3-4 Driving Clinic Harry Councell, Ann 

McClure’s ranch, AG, lessons possible after clear 

through Mon. 

Sept. 3 CCHA #8, Dilday Ranch, free to spectators 

Sept. 7-11 Cowboy Dressage, Murietta Center near 

Sacramento, 4 arenas run all day, Sept. 7th free 

clinic, Harris Stagelines will haul judges in on Fri. 

& Sat., est. 1,000 rides 

Sept. 8-11 Creston Classic Rodeo, rodeo grounds 

Webster & Swayze, Sun. 8 a.m. Cowboy Church, 

www.crestonclassicrodeo.com 

Sept. 9-11 Great Basin Buckaroo Gathering, Golden 

Spike Arena, Ogden, Utah, riders from all over 

the West in competition, craftsmen/artists 

Sept. 10-11 Sizzling Summer Schooling Show, 

Paso Horse Park, Hughes Parkway off of Airport 

Rd., free admission 

Sept. 13 Atascadero Horsemen’s Club open meeting, 

no host supper, 6 p.m., 7 p.m. program, 8 p.m. 

meeting, A J Spurs, Main St., Templeton, meet new 

horse people, www.atascaderohorsemensclub.com 

Sept. 17-18 Santa Barbara Riding Club, Earl Warren 

Showgrounds, free admission & parking, Barbara 

Harmon 484-4773 

Sept. 17 Ray Berta Horsemanship Clinic, Carmel 

Valley Saddle Horse Club, monthly (see Oct. 15), 

patient instruction for you & your horse, www.rayberta.com 

Sept. 18-Oct. 1 Snaffle Bit Futurity, Reno, tickets 

required, parking fees 

Sept 22-25 Fall Hunter Intro-Adv. FEI qualifier, 

Paso Horse Park 

The cooperation seen on this new trail system is 

an inspiring testament to diverse groups working 

together for a common productive goal. The Preserve 

remains closed to the public at this time. 

Over eleven miles of trails are in place on the 

900 acres of coastal ranch land. 230 volunteers 

plus a small professional crew along with educated 

planning, design and management made the 

development efficient and thoughtful. It promises 

to endure for generations to come while treading 

lightly on the environment. 

A parking area must be developed and approved 

along with restrooms and some roadway 

improvements while the trails settle before heavy 

use. These are required before the Preserve will be 

opened to the public hopefully by later this year 

pending final permits, construction scheduling and 

Sept. 22-29 50th Arabian & Half Arabian Horse 

Nationals, Nampa, ID 

Sept. 24 Cattle Clinic with Ray Berta, Carmel Saddle 

Club, (see Oct. 8 as well), www.rayberta.com 

Sept. 25 & Oct. 2 Charro Rodeo, Kern Fairgrounds, 

$10 gate 

Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Rodeo, Kern Fairgrounds, 7:30 

p.m., entrries for fair & rodeo, Sept. 23-25 $5 

(additional entry for the Charro event) 

funding. It takes the time it takes, but the valleys 

giving way to spectacular panoramic vistas reminds 

us all of the blessings and beauty of our 

California coastline. 

Cooler recreation and preservation are a boon 

during the summer months. Volunteers are still 

needed to prepare for construction, maintain what 

has already been created and serve as docents. 

Visitors and residents will then be able to learn 

about the Preserve in depth from horse people 

(and other volunteers). Interested in helping? You 

may write a check, donate or pick up a shovel with 

direction from the Field Crew. Visit www.lcslo.org 

or contact (544-9096) to get involved and make a 

lasting difference. Locally, the Atascadero Horsemen’s 

Club has been active in this project. They 

meet the second Tuesday of each month. 


BUSINESS 

ONLY ONE WORD – FANTASTIC! 

HAMON OVERHEAD DOOR 

Celebrates 50 Years in Business 


Back in 1966, Mr. Tom Triol started a franchise 

distributorship business called Overhead Door of 

Paso Robles. Of course he had no clue as to what 

was going to happen with that business, nor how 

it was going to shape his daughter’s life! 

John Hamon, a kid from Lompoc, was a 

student at Cal Poly with aspirations of being a 

High School shop teacher after graduation. At 

school, a cute little gal named Marjorie Triol 

caught his eye. While John was leaning toward 

the cerebral side of a career, Marjorie was more 

hands-on while getting her degree in Industrial 

Engineering. Clearly, love had conquered all and 

they married in 1975 before either graduated. 

John became a teacher but in very short order, he 

told Marjorie, “Teaching doesn’t suit me. I have 

to find a different career!” 

In the small town of El Paso de Robles in 

those days, family get-togethers were quite common 

with the close-knit family. It’s hard to hide 

the feelings of not liking one’s job and pretty 

soon, the conversation shifted to one of maybe 

the young Hamon family taking over Mr. Triol’s 

garage door business in 1982. It happened the 

very year Marjorie graduated. The business, with 

one employee, started at 801 Paso Robles Street! 

Marjorie Triol-Hamon and her husband John 

were business owners. 

The town grew-slowly; the business grew-rapidly 

and soon outgrew the Paso Robles Street location. 

A major move was needed. The City wanted 

business expansion and they also hoped some of it 

could be near the airport which was hoped to be 

a really good air-traffic hub for North-County. 

The Hamons were interested in land on Propeller 

Drive. They built the first building and became the 

first tenants in that section of the industrial park. 

There were about 10,000 people in Paso then. 

Things were going well. John was a salesman, 

an installer, a fork lift driver and a purchasing 

agent. Marjorie was using her Industrial Engineering 

skills to help architects and contractors 

make the right decisions on their overhead doors. 

However, the relationship as a franchise business 

began to become strained. 

In 1995, John and Marjorie ended that phase 

of their careers and the Hamon Overhead Door 

(HOD) company was launched. It was great timing 

as it provided a couple years to settle in on all 

aspects of a much more broad-lined operation – 

just before the boom of new arrivals from down 

South and the Bay Area came full-speed-ahead 

into our town. The boom was not just in Paso, but 

all over the then-unknown Central Coast. New 

homes, business complexes and, oh yes, those 

wonderful wineries, all needed overhead doors – 

and lots of them! 

Through the ups and downs, through the 

miserable and seemingly never-ending recessions, 

John and Marjorie weathered whatever life 

pushed their way. They raised two children and 

indeed today, John III ( J) has been an important 

part of the operation since coming on full time in 

1998 to work alongside his father. John’s brother 

Mark came on board back in 1980. 

As thousands of doors were installed, the call for 

expansion from the South grew louder. Hamons 

responded to that and opened a satellite operation 

in Santa Maria in 1992. HOD services a territory 

from Santa Barbara to Fort Hunter-Liggett and 

over to the Ocean. There are four different door 

suppliers and a list of fifty other vendors plus a fleet 

of twelve installation-trucks to handle the very 

large service and installation load. Last year alone, 

HOD installed some 2,500 new doors across the 

two counties! They currently have fifteen employees 

in the company. John’s brother Greg was hired 

to manage the Santa Maria office in 2006. 

The Hamon’s family operation has lived a great 

story but, to me the writer, I think it is only half of 

their legacy. 

That answer comes in looking at John and 

Marjorie as a couple married for forty-one years 

and what they have done for our hometown. I’m 

sure if they watched me writing this, they’d be 

embarrassed or ask me to stop. However, they are 

Roblans. In my own eighteen years here, I know 

Roblans give back. It might be in the water – but 

whatever causes it, Roblans excel! HOD buys 

American products and whenever possible, from 

small family-owned, and local companies that are 

just the way Hamons started out! From local employees 

to local lumber yards and parts distributors, 

the goal is to keep the business right here! 

John was a volunteer fireman for just shy of 19 

years – up to the very end when that organization 

was replaced by Emergency Services. The old 

fire house was on 13th Street. John was part of 

Tom and Noreen Martins’ driving force that converted 

it to the Children’s Museum. To this day, 

John serves on its board of directors. John saved 

the original fire-bell from the bulldozers and has 

it in storage until it can be properly displayed at 

Pioneer Museum! 

John is an Eagle Scout and he’s stayed involved 

with scouting ever since. John and Ole Viborg are 

now in the initial stages of building a new facility 

especially for Scouts. As a Rotarian for 27 years, 

John is the liaison between Rotary and the Scouts. 

John was on Paso’s Planning Commission for seven 

years and then on City Council for the past ten 

years! 

The couple was honored in 2014 as the Paso 

Robles Chamber of Commerce Roblans of the 

Year. 

Marjorie has taken a different path in her 

benevolency. The yearly Paderewski Festival and 

the classical musical talent they invoke grows 

larger every year, for the past 8 years, she has been 

very involved on the Paderewski Festival Board. 

This year’s version takes place November 2-6. 

Marjorie has also been in Toastmasters helping 

tongue-tied speakers get past that experience. 

The local Republican Women’s Organization 

counts on her as do the music groups at St. Rose 

where she lends her voice and guitar skills. She has 

also organized all the Church’s music groups. 

Yessir, FIFTY YEARS is a long time to do 

anything. To do it well, is just FANTASTIC! 

Parents Bettie and Tom Triol, daughters 

Ginny, Judy, Marjorie, and Barbara 

John II, Linda, Mark, Greg, parents John 

and Eva Hamon 


LOCAL GOODS REPORT 

GENERAL STORE’S 

NEW GIFT COUNTER: 

GRAB-AND-GO GIVING FROM 

LOADS OF LOCAL MAKERS 

Giving is one of life’s simplest, most profound joys. 

And one of our favorite things to do at General Store 

Paso Robles is to help people piece together a gift that 

says exactly what they want it to say: thank you, or I know 

you miss Paso while you’re on deployment, or happy birthday, 

or chemo is hard. 

When we opened General Store, we hadn’t anticipated 

what an intimate, fulfilling and creative job it can be, 

helping people express themselves through the gifts they 

choose. Three years later, we find we want more space to 

create, more baskets to choose from, just...more. 

So this September we will be opening the back of the 

store up and, with a new footprint: We’ll have a dedicated 

counter for creating gifts, large and small. (We’ll also have 

more books and more useful things and more things for 

guys and more blankets- just more store!) 

The Gift Counter will offer an assortment of baskets and 

crates for putting together local gifts, whether it’s a small 

welcome gesture for a visiting client or the family traveling 

to Paso for your wedding. We will continue to offer free 

grosgrain ribbon and crinkle paper to fill out whatever container 

you choose, and we’re happy to put it together for you 

free of charge. (We might need you to grab a coffee while we 

wrap it up if it’s busy, but that’s what Spearhead is for, right?!) 

from 

GENERAL STORE 


(One trend we’re seeing more is people skipping 

the plastic wrap on gift baskets. Leaving the items 

settled into the crinkle paper without the added 

environmental impact of the plastic looks sweet and is 

the greener choice.) 

And if you are wondering what the most popular 

local food gift would be? Hands down, it’s Paso Almonds. 

And since we carry the Brittle Corn and Sweet Hots, 

you can fill an entire bag with Paso Almond goodness! 

What we’re most excited about is our ability to pull 

together from nearly two dozen central coast makers 

to create a truly local gift. Paso Almond Brittle, olive 

oil from Olivos de Oro, our own herb blends and 

custom lotions, Yes Artisan Cocktail Mixers, walnut 

butter, Paso tea towels and handmade pottery magnets... 

we continue to add to the list of offerings that are local 

and one-of-a-kind. And at least twice a week we get 

the jolt of energy that comes when someone drops off 

the soap or pistachios or lip balm they’ve made for us. 

(We’ve also been known to meet on the side of the road 

to pick up products, or even recently for a handoff of 

tomato jam at a local brewery. We might have had a 

beer while waiting, It’s tough work.) 

In the days of Amazon shopping, it shows when 

what you give is something you can only get right here 

in our town. 

Come visit our new Gift Counter after September 1. 

We can’t wait to share a little bit more General Store 

with you! 

The Team at General Store Paso Robles 



Business Spotlight 

By Meagan 

Friberg 

Beginning this month, the 

Business Spotlight column is going 

in a new direction. The featured 

business owners/managers will be 

sent a list of questions, with their 

individual answers shared with 

our readers. 

For September, we reached out 

to: Julie Parker with PasoJules 

and Lyndsey Barnhart with 

Avalon Shutters. Here’s what 

they had to say… 

PASO Mag: What are your 

specialties? 

PasoJules: As a jewelry designer 

and artist, I find every 

stone that I use on Moonstone 

Beach in Cambria, spend 8-10 

weeks polishing them, and then 

wire-wrap them to create unique 

local keepsakes. My jewelry is a 

beautiful representation of the 

area and my desire is to send a 

little piece of the Central Coast 

home with everyone. Other colorful 

stones include CA jade, 

jasper & quartz. All of my jewelry, 

including earrings, bracelets, 

and necklaces, is made with 

quality gold & silver chain and 

links. I love meeting new people, 

so please check out my website 

(listed below) for a list of my upcoming 

shows; all items are also 

available for purchase online. 

Avalon Shutters: I work for 

the Country’s largest Custom 

Wood Shutter Manufacturer 

and I will bring the showroom 

to you! I will evaluate your needs, 

measure each opening and offer 

a variety of window-covering 

options. Avalon’s founders Bob 

and Doug started the company 

in Southern California over 

30 years ago and are still very 

“hands-on.” They keep an eye 

on my customers, along with 

our design, customer service and 

manufacturing departments, 

they will review, process, manufacturer 

and finish your order 

promptly to make sure your order 

installs correctly, looks beautiful 

and lasts a lifetime. 

New Dance Studio 

PASOMag: What are five 

words that you use to 

describe your business? 

PasoJules: Unique, local, 

beautiful design creations 

Avalon Shutters: Trustworthy, 

honest, passionate, dedicated, 

and world class 

PASOMag: What are some 

of your favorite places 

to visitlocally? 

PasoJules: My husband, David, 

and I are huge proponents 

of Paso Robles and the Central 

Coast. We love all of what the 

Central Coast has to offer – visiting 

the coast, hiking and, of 

course, wine tasting. 

Avalon Shutters: As a family, 

we like the local parks, zoo, Avila 

Valley Barn, the Ravine Water 

Park, and the beaches. On those 

rare occasions that we have a 

date night, my husband and I 

There’s a Dance Studio 

in Templeton! Owned and 

directed by Jocelyn Willis, 

honored to be serving and 

training our future leaders in 

the North County where she 

was born and raised. With 

pioneer family roots, Jocelyn 

loves and respects this small 

town feel in her community 

and is proud to offer 

professional quality 

dance training comparable 

to big cities. 

Willis, along with 

her team of lifelong 

trained 

dance instructors, 

are 

dedicated 

to inspiring 

a love and 

respect of 

the art while building self 

confidence, team-work, and 

life-long friendships, in an 

encouraging, family 

oriented environment. 

Main Street Dance 

Company, home to 

God Squad Dance 

Crew, is located at 

BUSINESS 

enjoy the downtown restaurants 

and wine tasting. 

For more on this month’s 

featured businesses, contact: 

PasoJules 

Julie Parker 

(785) 569-1381 

www.pasojules.com 

www.facebook.com/ 

pasojules 

Julie Parker 

@pasojules 

on Twitter 

Avalon Shutters 

Lyndsey Barnhart 

(805) 769-9144 

www.avalonshutters.com 

Social media: Facebook, 

Angie’sList, Yelp, Houzz, Home 

Advisor, Thumbtack, Pinterest 

105 S. Main Street, Suite 8 

in Templeton, phone 434- 

9500 www.mainstreedance 

templetoncom. Classes begin 

September 6th! 



BUSINESS 


Often those who do 

eventually leading to graduation 

and counseling others 

the “most good”…come 

with the kind of addiction 

through the “worst of times.” 

Julia Collins is one of those 

that strives to do the most 

good. After 18 years of drug 

abuse that eventually led to 

she conquered. 

Julia has worked for more 

than 20 years with adolescents, 

adults, self-referred 

clients, women with children, 

addiction and time on the 

a batterers program for men, 

Julia Collins 

streets, Julia checked into 

and the SLO Drug Court 

a detox facility in San Diego. She and Mental Health Federal Probation 

was homeless, lost custody of her program that she managed for 6 years. 

children and had no idea how to live 

without drugs and alcohol. 

Julia and her longtime colleague 

Tom Miller share the bond of being 

After detox and treatment, Julia in recovery themselves; creating Intervention 

began her recovery; living in a sober 

International to assist families, 

living environment while attending loved ones and employers to intervene 

12-Step meetings. She was invited to 

a church. “I gave my life to Christ and 

on the life of an addict to help them 

make positive changes. By collaborating 

with a referral network of 

started a personal relationship with 

my Higher Power, who is Jesus,” she 

recalls. 

After 18 months of recovery, Julia 

attended college to become a Drug 

and Alcohol counselor. By that time, 

Julia had lost a few friends to addiction. 

She wanted to help others. 

over 130 insurance based treatment 

programs and treatment centers, the 

hope is to instill hope and provide 

wrap-around services for the clients. 

Julia adds, “Working with the family 

unit is a very intense process. I have 

performed many interventions with 

There were some “starts and stops” amazing results for the addicts.” 

“We were being held hostage 

by our loved one’s addiction to 

drugs. Always worrying when the 

phone rang that it was going to 

be that call we never wanted. We 

were lost and didn’t know what to 

do. We are so thankful for the intervention. 

Our son has 9 months 

clean and sober and is engaged in 

the recovery process.” M.C. 

Due to the insidious nature of 

addiction, communities all over 

the country, including our own 

North County, are experiencing 

tragic losses in greater numbers. 

Intervention International’s four 

stage process is conducted by 

Julia who is a Certified Addiction 

Treatment Specialist. 

In Session #1, information about 

the needs of the addict is gathered 

from family, employers, significant 

others and parties that are interested 

in the intervention process. 

In Session #2, participants are 

selected and the planned intervention 

is role played and refined. 

During Session #3, the actual intervention 

takes place. Treatment 

is offered. 

Session #4 includes the aftercare 

plan and follow-up resources to 

assist families and employers with 

insurance and referrals to the most 

appropriate treatment centers. 

Along with her work with Intervention 

International, Julia is a 

certified personal trainer specializing 

in Cancer Well-fit and serves 

on the Board of Directors of The 

Wellness Kitchen and Resource 

Center. Alongside the support of 

colleagues and friends, Julia’s husband 

Rodney, 3 grown children, 7 

grandchildren, her young daughter 

named “Hope” and a dog called 

“Faith” inspire her to do the very 

best! Contact local Intervention 

Specialist Julia Collins at www. 

interventioninternational.com, Julia 

Collins1803@gmail.com, 769-6902. 

If you or your family needs immediate 

help, call Toll Free (844) 

808-6100. 

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What’s Happening 

on Main Street? 


Photos by 

Robert Stevenson 

A summer in a celebrated Main 

Street City is coming to a close, thank 

goodness. Once the Mid-State Fair is 

over, the race is on for Back-to-School, 

Labor Day, Pioneer Day and the holidays! 

Downtown Paso Robles is ready 

with a newly renovated City Park. 

The large commercial development on 

the corner of 13th and Park is ready 

for new businesses. Many established 

businesses will be celebrating milestone 

anniversaries! 

There is a strong ‘sense of place’ in 

Paso. A place that will sustain many of 

us for the rest of our lives. A place that 

is reliable and where people are involved 

for the good of the community. 

The sense surrounds the recognition 

that Paso Robles has a strong social, 

economic and cultural mix that gives 

it it’s character. It makes our home a 

place worth caring about. 

The Downtown Paso Robles Main 

Street Association has once again 

been designated as an accredited Main 

Street America program for meeting 

rigorous performance standards 

set by the National Main Street Center. 

Each year, programs are named in 

recognition of their exemplary commitment 

to preservation-based economic 

development and community 

revitalization through the Main Street 

Approach®. 

“One can always gauge a successful 

community by the economic health of 

its downtown. The Downtown Paso 

Robles Main Street Association has 

worked hard since 1988 to ensure that 

Downtown Paso Robles is the place 

where locals and tourists come to shop, 

dine and be entertained,” says Executive 

Director Norma Moye. President 

of the Board of Directors, Matt Masia 

agrees, “This important accreditation 

means our community is benefitting 

by, and shares valuable resources, experiences 

and insights on successful 

downtowns through our nation.” 

Pajama Party Movie Night! 

– Sept. 11 at Park Cinemas 

It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 

World! when the words of a dying 

thief start a mad cap rush 

cross-country to find treasure! The 

show starts at 7 p.m., $10 admission 

gets you popcorn and a soda. PJs 

optional…. but encouraged to add to 

the fun! 

Taste of Downtown 

– Saturday, Sept. 17 

The 19th Annual Taste of Downtown 

features over 40 restaurants 

and wineries! A perfect way to sample 

your favorites and discover many 

of the new eateries and wine tasting 

rooms. The purchase of a Taste Pass 

for $25 includes a map of participating 

restaurants, wineries and breweries, 

some of which will be set up 

in the City Park from 11 to 4 p.m. 

Bright balloons will be throughout 

downtown, identifying the businesses 

offering tastes. Sponsors include 

BUSINESS 

Paso Telecom, KPRL, Paso Printers 

and PR Waste Disposal. The 

Sidewalk Chalk Art event, Arte de 

Tiza begins at 8 a.m. along Pine and 

12th Streets. The sponsors are Paso 

Robles Art Association, Paso Robles 

Optimist Club, Masonic Lodge #96 

and Rita’s Rainbow. 

Coming Up! 

Watch for my October column. 

I’ll be checking in with Norma 

about the holiday events beginning 

with Safe and Fun Halloween and 

the holiday celebrations. If you have 

any information to share about our 

wonderful downtown as a visitor, 

resident or business owner, send me 

an email! The PASO Magazine is all 

about helping our community stay 

strong, positive and prosperous with 

the ‘sense of place’ that has become 

a model for towns all over America. 

I’m looking forward to hearing from 

you – mildrum@sbcglobal.net. 


TIME & PLACE AUGUST 

A monthly look at local events, fundraisers, 

meetings, entertainment 

and special occasions. To submit a 

listing, email bob@pasomag.com, 

bring info to drop box at Dutch Maytag, 

1501 Riverside Ave., or mail to 

PO Box 3996, Paso Robles, 93447 by 

the 7th of each month. Questions? 

Call 239-1533. 

1 • Estero Bay Advanced Toastmasters, 

first Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm, 

Kennedy Club Fitness, 500 South 

River Road, Paso, 238-0524, website: 

930206. toastmastersclubs.org. 

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • BNI - Business 

Networking International – Thursdays 

7 to 8:30 am. Paso Robles Golf 

Club. Visitors welcome, visit bni.org 

for info and chapter website. 

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Speak Easy 

Toastmasters Club, Fridays, 12:10 

to 1:15 pm, Founders Pavilion, 

Twin Cities Community Hospital. 

http://9797.toastmastersclubs.org. 

235-8567. 

3, 10, 17, 24 • Grief Share –13 

week Saturday seminar/support 

group for people grieving a loss.10 

am to noon, $15, open enrollment. 

Trinity Lutheran Church, Fireside 

Room, 940 Creston Rd., Paso. 

Deaconess Juliet Thompson, 238- 

3702, ext. 205. 

5, 19 • Writing Support Group. 

Complete writing projects with 

award-winning author/editor Patricia 

Alexander. Every other Monday, 

6:30 to 9 pm. $25 per or $20 for 4 

meetings paid in advance. Call for 

location: 479-7778. BookOfComforts.com. 

5, 12, 19, 26 • North County Overeaters 

Anonymous, Every Monday, 

St. James Episcopal Church, 514 

14th St. Paso Robles, www.OA.org, 

Tina Stewart 610-3724. 

5 • Almond Country Quilters Guild 

Meeting, 6:30 pm, featuring “Quilt 

Queen” Patricia Pepe demonstrating 

X-Blocks. Info: Kathy Jesse, kajquilter@gmail.com. 

Visitors, new and 

experienced quilters welcome! First 

Mondays, Trinity Lutheran Church, 

940 Creston Road, Paso. ACQGuild. 

com, lisajguerrero@msn.com. 

6, 20 • MOPS – Mothers of 

Pre-schoolers, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 

9:30 am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 

940 Creston Road, Paso. Rachel 

Wisener, 559-473-8258, northcountymops@gmail.com. 

6, 13, 20, 27 • BNI – Early But 

Worth It Chapter of Business Networking 

International –Tuesdays 7 

to 8:30 am, Paso Robles Golf Club. 

Visitors welcome, visit bni.org for 

info and chapter website. 

6, 13, 20, 27 • Single & Parenting 

– 13-week program to help single 

parents best cope, 7 to 8:30 pm, Calvary 

Chapel, 1615 Commerce Way, 

Paso Robles, Info: 239-4295. 

7, 14, 21, 28 • Life Community 

Toastmaster Club, Wednesdays, 

6:30 to 8:30 pm, Life Community 

Church, 3770 Ruth Way, 

Templeton. 712-0671. 

10 • Central Coast Violet Society – 

10 am to noon, Brookdale Senior Living 

activity room, second Saturdays, 

Paso, 459-6070. 

10 & 11 • Dog Splash Days, 

Templeton Community Pool, parks4pups.org. 

11 • Daughters of the American 

Revolution, second Sundays, 1:00 

for buffet lunch ($20) at SpringHill 

Suites in Atascadero. Donna Cohen 

395-0630, dmcpatriotdaughter 

@gmail.com. 

11 • PR Grange Pancake Breakfast, 

second Sundays, 7:30 to 

11am, 627 Creston Road, Paso. 

13, 27 • Paso Robles Lions Club, 

7 pm, PR Elks Lodge, 1420 Park 

Street, Paso. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 

227-4476. pasorobleslions.org. 

13 • Exchange Club, 2nd Tuesday, 

12:15 – 1:30 pm, McPhee’s in 

Templeton. 610-8096, exchangeclubofnorthslocounty.org. 

13 • Coffee with a CHP – Visit with a 

local CHP officer, second Tuesdays, 

8:30 am at Nature’s Touch Nursery 

and Harvest, 225 Main Street, 

Templeton. 

14 • North County Multiflora 

Garden Club, 1 pm PR Community 

Church, 2706 Spring St. Second 

Wednesdays, 712-7820. 

15 • Atascadero Chamber of Commerce 

Business Expo, 5 to 7pm, 

Atascadero Lake Pavilion. 

16 • North County Women’s 

Connection Luncheon – 11 am, 

program: Miss Lillie Knauls of the famous 

Bill Gaither Gospel Music Hall 

of Fame. In honor of Miss Lillie, ladies 

are encouraged to wear unique 

hats. $12. Templeton Community 

Center, 601 So. Main St. RSVP and 

info, JoAnne Pickering, 239-1096. 

New guests welcome. 

18 • Marriage is a Team Effort! 

Be introduced to programs and 

local people in the marriage game 

who will be sharing helpful information 

that can be used right 

away, 6:30 p.m. at North County 

Christian Fellowship, upstairs Fellowship 

Hall, refreshments will 

be served. Learn game plans to 

improve your marriage, are you in 

the game to win? Contact George 

and Elaine Work at 467-3233 

or george@workranch.com or 

elaine@workranch.com 

21 • Paso Robles Democratic 

Club, third Wednesdays, 6:30 

pm at NEW LOCATION – 744 Oak 

Street, Paso Robles. Visitors/newcomers 

welcome. pasoroblesdemocrats@gmail.com, 

769-4847. 

17 • Community Quilting (to help 

children and senior organizations 

with quilts), third Saturdays, 10 am 

to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, 

Old Country Road, Templeton. Contact 

caroljhungerford@yahoo.com. 

19 • Paso Robles Republican 

Women Federated, third Mondays, 

Paso Robles Golf Club. Checkin 

11:30 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon. $22, 

Guests welcome. Reservations by 

Sept. 6 to Sharon Wilson 239-2940. 

20 • Chronic Pain Support Group 

Meeting – CRPS (Chronic Regional 

Pain Syndrome), Third Tuesdays, 5 

to 6 pm, Rabobank, 1025 Las Tablas 

Rd, Templeton. Suzanne Miller 704- 

5970, suzanne.miller@ymail.com. 

20 • North County Parkinson’s 

Support Group meets 3rd Tuesdays, 

1 pm, Templeton Presbyterian 

Church, 610 So. Main St. 

25 • MEGA Swap Meet from 9 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. (sellers and vendors at 6 

a.m.) at the Estrella Warbirds Museum, 

4251 Dry Creek Road in Paso 

Robles. Presented by Woodland 

Auto Display and 1010 Garage. The 

1/2 price Family Fun Day, Inaugural 

Central Coast Mega Swap Meet, 

with automotive related parts, It will 

be a great fun day with something to 

see for the whole family! Visitor gates 

open at 9 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. 

Bring the whole family! Plenty of FREE 

parking. Just follow the signs! (see 

story page 14). For more information 

call Wayne 460-9181 or warbirds at 

238-9317 or ewarbirds.org. 

27 • North County Newcomers – 

deadline for meeting and luncheon 

on October 5 at Springhill Suites in 

Atascadero, 1 to 2 pm, $25. Meetings/luncheons/dinners 

held the 1st 

Wednesdays for residents living here 

less than 3 years. To RSVP for dinner 

& info for future events/activities, 

northcountynewcomers.org. 

29 • North County Prostate Cancer 

Support Group, 7 pm, Last Thursdays, 

Twin Cities Community Hospital 

Pavilion Room. Info: Bill Houston 

995-2254, American Cancer Society, 

473-1748. 

30 • Inaugural Paso Robles AirFest 

takes flight Friday and Saturday, 

Aug. 1. (details, see story page 16). 


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

For info: 238-0506 

pasorobleschamber.com 

14 • Chamber of Commerce 

Membership Mixer. 5:30 to 7pm. 

16 • Women in Business Luncheon, 

11am to 1pm, go online to 

register. 

28 • Wake Up Paso, 7:30 to 9 am, 

Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, $20 

member/ $25 non-members. 

GRIEF SUPPORT 

GROUPS 

Held at RISE 

Sponsored by HospiceSLO 

1030 Vine St., Paso Robles 

544-2266 • hospiceslo.org 

Bereaved Parents Group 

Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm. 

General Grief Support 

Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. 

Suicide Bereavement Support 

4th Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 pm. 

14 • Experimental Aircraft Association 

(EAA) Chapter 465 – 7 pm 

at the Paso Airport Terminal, second 24 • Pre-Pioneer Day Dance, 

Wednesdays. Getting youth involved 6 pm, PR Events Center, pasoroblespioneerday.org. 

with aviation. EAA465.org. 


EVENTS, FESTIVALS, 

FUNDRAISERS AND 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse & Cattlemen’s 

Lounge, 1103 Spring St., 

226-4925. Prime Rib Wednesdays! 

Happy Hour, 4-7 pm. Monday Industry 

Night, 6-9 pm, 20% off for all 

professionals; Taco and Tequila Tuesdays 

5-9 pm; Tuesday Tunes 6-8pm: 

9/6 Andy Scott, 9/13 Kenny Taylor, 

9/20 Ricky Montijo, 9/27 Billy Manzik; 

Wednesday Locals Appreciation 

Night Happy Hour 4-CLOSE; 

Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment, 

9:30-11:30pm: 9/2-9/3 Julie 

and the Bad Dogs, 9/9-9/10 The Belmores, 

9/16 Bobby Santa Cruz, 9/17 

Noach Tangeras, 9/23-9/24 Soundhouse, 

9/30-10/1 Rumble 

2 & 3 • Labor Day Car Show by 

Golden State Classics. Cruise Friday 

night, Show Saturday, Paso City 

Park, goldenstateclassics.com, 

PaulettePahler@gmail.com. 

2, 9 16, 23, 30 • Central Coast 

Live! Radio – Acoustic Lunch Live 

at D’Anbino Tasting Room. A live radio 

show from noon to 1 pm every 

Friday. 

3 • Art After Dark Paso – First 

Saturdays, 6 to 9 pm, Downtown 

Paso. Coordinated by Studios on 

the Park. 

3 • Back Roads Bonanza! 3 to 

6 pm at The Loading Chute, 15+ 

wineries, BBQ, The Wineman Band 

with Casey Biggs. 

3 • 25th Annual AFS Pinedorado 

5K Fun Run, Coast Union High 

School, 2950 Santa Rosa Road, 

Cambria, registration 7am, race 

7:45. Proceeds benefit American 

Field Service program for foreign 

exchange students. Info: 995-1432. 

3 – 5 • Morro Bay Art in the Park, 

morrobayartinthepark.com, 434- 

3306. 

5 • Labor Day Holiday 

6 • Golden State Classic Car Club 

meets at PR Elks Lodge, first Tuesdays, 

7 pm, 1420 Park Street, Paso. 

Goldenstateclassics.org. 

7 • Monthly dinner at Estrella 

Warbird Museum, first Wednesdays, 

6 pm. Reservations required. 

Museum open10 am to 4 pm. 

Thursday – Sunday. 4251 Dry Creek 

Road, Paso, ewarbirds.org. 227- 

0440, 238-3897. 

7 & 21 • Concerts on the Veranda, 

Paso Robles Golf Club, 5 to 8 pm, 

9/7 Louie Ortega, 9/21 Dan Curcio. 

pasoroblesgolfclub.com 238-4722. 

10 • Hispanic Pride Festival sponsored 

by The Wellness Kitchen and 

Paso Robles Sports Club. 12 to 4 

pm. Celebrate Hispanic culture, arts/ 

crafts, entertainment, food, family 

fun. 2975 Union Rd., Paso. Contact 

Yessenia Echevarria, 369-3668. 

10 • San Luis Obispo Heart & 

Stroke Walk, Avila Beach Promenade 

& Bob Jones Trail, registration 9 

am, walk begins 10 am. Info to form 

or joint a team: www.SLOheartwalk. 

com, Director Emily Reneau, 544- 

1505 or Emily.S.Reneau@heart.org 

10 • A Sneak Peek at a Lost 

Treasure presented by the Paso 

Robles Pioneer Museum, 4:30 to 

7:30, The unveiling of progress on a 

scale replica of the Hotel El Paso de 

Robles. For tickets, call the Museum 

Thursday - Sunday from 11 to 4, 239- 

4556, or Paulette Pahler 459-6711. 

$30 in advance, $35 at the door. Pasoroblespioneermuseum.org. 

10 • Classic Car Cruise Night – 5 

to 7 pm, Second Saturdays (weath- 

er permitting), King Oil Tools, 2235 

Spring St., Paso. Info: Tony Ororato, 

712-0551. 

11 • Main Street Pajama Movie 

Night showing “It’s a Mad, Mad, 

Mad, Mad World” at 7 pm, Park Cinemas, 

$10 for admission, popcorn/ 

soda, awards. Call 238-4103. 

11 • 20th Annual Automotive 

Swap Meet, 7 am, PR Event Center, 

sellers $40, buyers FREE, Atascadero 

V8 Ford Club, Chuck 462-2016, 

v8swapmeet@charter.net. 

10 - 11 • Dog Splash Days, 

Templeton Pool, parks4pups.org. 

14 • Mayor’s Monthly Museum 

Tour, 10am, Santa Margarita Historical 

Society. 

15 • Third Thursday Shop, dine 

and drink in downtown Paso. A portion 

of the proceeds benefit must! 

charities. Visit facebook.com/pages/ 

Third-Thursday-PasoRobles. 

16 • Farm to Fork sponsored by PR 

Chamber of Commerce/Women in 

Business. 10 am to 2:30 pm, Harley- 

Farms, 6770 Estrella Road, San Miguel. 

$65 member/ $75 non-member. 

Continued on page 60 


TIME & PLACE 

17 – 18 • Beaverstock – A Celebration 

of Music, Arts and Community at 

Castoro Cellars. Tickets www.castorocellars.com/beaverstock. 

17 • 19th Annual Taste of Downtown, 

11am to 4 pm, in the City Park. 

Tasting specialties from 25+ restaurants, 

wine/beer tasting, 238-4103 

for taste passes. Arte de Tiza (PR Art 

Association 8 am). 

24 & 25 • Windrose Farm Heirloom 

Tomato Festival, Saturday 

6 pm featuring food by local chefs, 

produce stand, $25. Sunday Tomato 

Festival Dinner 9/25 with farm tour 

at 5pm, flights and bites at 6pm, 

dinner at 7 pm. Info and tickets at 

www.farmsteaded.com 

25 • Heritage Oaks Bank Family 

Fun Run, Paso Robles City Park, register 

hobfunrun.com. 

25 • Inaugural Central Coast Mega 

Swap Meet presented by 1010 

Garage & Woodland Auto Display. 

6am to 4pm, $5 admission. Estrella 

Warbirds Museum, 4251 Dry Creek 

Rd., Paso. www.ewarbirds.com. 

25 • Caledonia Days at the Rios- 

Caledonia Adobe, 10 to 4 pm, 

Dutch oven cook-off, vendors, live 

music by Monte Mills and the Lucky 

Horseshoe Band. 

MONDAYS: Yoga 11:30 am to 12:45 pm, Wellness 

Yoga, 1329 Spring St., Paso. 9/26 • Reiki 5:30 

to 7pm. 

TUESDAYS: Tai Chi Chih 9am, Coffee Café 

10:05 am, 9/13 Intro to Tai Chi Chih 10:30, 9/13 

Young Survivors Group 6 pm. 

WEDNESDAYS: Living with Cancer Member 

Support Group 10am, Family & Caregiver Support 

Group 3:30. 

THURSDAYS: 9/1 & 9/15 Life After Cancer 2:00, 

Meditation with Michael Kelly 3:30, 9/22 Gentle 

Joyful Yoga 10am, 

THE WELLNESS KITCHEN AND RESOURCE CENTER 

1255 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • Visit thewkrc.org or call 434-1800 for class information. 

Oct. 1 • 5th Annual TOP CHEF 

Competition and Fundraiser presented 

by The Wellness Kitchen, 5 to 

9 pm, Estrella Warbirds Museum, 3 

chefs compete for TOP CHEF. Tickets: 

topchef2016.eventbrite.com. 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY 

1051 Las Tablas Road, Templeton provides support, education and hope to those with cancer. Visit CSCslo.org 

and call 238-4111. Please RSVP as noted. Cancer Support Helpline, 888-793-9355, 6 am to 6 pm PST. 

FRIDAYS: 9 & 23 • Grupo Fuerza y Esperanza 

6 to 8 pm. 

Special Programs - Cancer Well-Fit ® at Paso 

Robles Sports Club, Mondays and Thursdays 12:30 to 

1:30, pre-registration is required with Kathy Thomas, 

kathythomas10@hotmail.com or 805-610-6486. 

Free program designed for first- year survivors to 

restore strength and endurance. Look Good Feel 

Better ® , check calendar for Mondays, register at 

800-227-2345 and Silhouette Breast Form and 

Lingerie, 559-432-7199 by appt. Navigate with 

Shannon, Thursdays by appt. 

TUESDAYS: 27 • Daily Detox & Elimination, 

6:30 to 8pm. 

WEDNESDAYS: 14 • WELLthy Living Workshop, 

6 to 7:30. 

THURSDAYS: 8 • Hispanic Cooking Class 

“Quick Weekday Meals” with Yessenia Echeverria, 

6:30 to 8:00 pm. 15 • Healthy Cooking for People 

Touched with Illness “Quick Weekday Meals” 

5:30 to 7:30, free to those with illness, friends/caregivers 

welcome for a $20 fee or donation. RSVP 

required. 434-1800. 29 • Living Well Beyond the 

“Why” – Relaxation, Yoga, Ayurveda & Meditation, 

6 to 7:15. 

FRIDAYS: 16 • Children’s After School Cooking 

Class – Safe Chefs with Terri Knowlton. 3:30 to 5 pm. 

16 • Healthy Cooking for People Touched with Illness 

“Quick Weekday Meals” 11 am to 1 pm, taught 

at Idler’s Appliance, 122 Cross Street, SLO. 



LAST WORD 

PG&E will enhance its 

transmission lines 

to the North County 

By Heather Young 

PG&E will upgrade its connection 

to the North County, particularly 

to Paso Robles, San Miguel, 

Templeton, Creston, Atascadero 

and Santa Margarita. The project, 

Estrella Substation, will be completed 

by NextEra Energy Transmission 

West, who was selected to 

build the substation. 

The new substation will enhance 

reliable service for 47,000 electric 

customers in the North County. 

Construction of this project is projected 

to cost approximately $35 to 

$45 million. Additionally, upgrades 

will be made to electric grid updates 

called, “Paso Robles Area Power 

Connect.” The Connect project includes 

building a new transmission 

line as well as upgrading current 

transmission lines. 

According to PG&E, the upgrades 

would be a key component 

in its efforts to provide reliable and 

stable electricity for the residents. 

The project will occur along a new 

transmission line route that will join 

two existing lines: Morro Bay-Gates 

and San Miguel-Paso Robles. The 

upgrades will help reduce the risk of 

power outages to the area. 

PG&E Regional Director of 

Customer Service Pat Mullen said 

that from 2012 to 2014, the company 

invested $289 million in the 

local infrastructure. 

“We are in the process and permitting 

of a new power line for a 

new substation in Paso Robles, between 

San Miguel and Templeton,” 

Mullen said. “There are three routes 

we are looking at right now.” 

What the company is doing now 

is meeting with the public, those 

who would be affected by the new 

substation, to determined where it 

should be located. 

“We’ll factor all [the feedback] 

into the preferred routing,” Mullen 

said. While PG&E doesn’t determine 

the exact location and route, 

public feedback will factor highly 

into the recommendation sent to 

the California Independent System 

Operator, which manages the state’s 

electric grid. That group identified 

that the Paso Robles area was in 

need of upgrades in its 2013-14 

Transmission Planning Cycle. 

According to PG&E, the coming 

upgrades will help ensure that 

the system continues to be compliant 

with the North American 

Electric Reliability Corporation’s 

reliability standards. 

A portion of the San Miguel-Paso 

Robles transmission line will 

also be upgraded and community 

members are also invited to be a 

part of the process to give feedback. 

PG&E will submit a formal project 

application to the California Public 

Utilities Commission in early 

2017 for review and approval. If 

approved, it would be operational 

in 2019. When operational, PG&E 

expects that the overall impact on 

utility rates would be minimal, less 

than $.01 per month for the average 

customer. 

Breakdown of PG&E’s 

Paso Robles Area 

Power Connect: 

• Build additional components at 

the Estrella Substation site to connect 

the new substation to the new 

transmission line and local power 

grid 

• Modify the existing Morro Bay- 

Gates transmission line to connect 

to the Estrella Substation 

• Construct a new 70 kV transmission 

line to connect the San Miguel-Paso 

Robles transmission line 

to the Estrella Substation 

• Upgrade a portion of the San Miguel-Paso 

Robles transmission line 

• Make reliability upgrades to existing 

substations in the area 

No community meetings are 

scheduled for the future, get more 

information about the project and 

to learn about future meetings, go 

to www.pge.com and search for 

Paso Robles Area Power Connect, 

call 888-743-8570 or email pasoroblesareapc@pge.com. 

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