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Home My WebLink AboutBox 1_021_Box-242 - LOT PETITION_ JOURNAL - NOVEMBER 2006 TH�E �I�-�G��ZI��''�E OF TH�E CE:�'TR��L C0.-�ST / ♦ . � - � � . r ��`,,, � � _ . r� � h �� —�—. '� f�{T� � ` i � � '� �� „y��,w-. �:� � � ti�9�r �9' � ��t� f �� '.� � �� "�ta ��i: f� � — � h .� ��r � � , � � i. a � . �.,�, .. „. , , .ea:��,m. - __. . � � . 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Above � Be ond Banhin S"' �' �� Y g � -_ � -�� ti � _: �� • Fixed,Variable & Interest Only � • Purchase & Refinance �� { • 5-15 Units, Mixed Use Properties • Loans to Corporations, Partnerships &Trusts • Equity Lines & Easy Qualifiers • Portfolio & Broker Products Available Michael Seagrave Assistant Vice President,Real Estate Loan Officer 805.783.5287 michael.seagrave@firstbankslo.com The Networkof Preferred eouaixousuw Community LENDER www.firstbankslo.com ��•�--� Banks'" — -- __ 3 • Ij2 thi,s e�a o co o�ate c�ime f � � and pe�sonal g�ee� who can you ' t�us� with ou� nancial utu�e? y .� f i` An ethical local �rm with a 50-year track record j Since 1954, Mor•iurry Enter�rises has earnet�the cor�Jidence o,f hundreds of Central Coast citizerts se�king to optimize thei�- � firzar�cial pc�sition, and asscrre a seeure,�i�ture. Not a.stock � '� brokerage, the fit�m.specializes in�aruderat sc�ltrtions to_�inuncial concerns like these: � "How�•c�n I r�educe my tc�.r htr�-den without jc�opurclizin�r�ry a.s�sets?" "Haw can I ease rrzY.rnancial clr•aif� c�f'�kyrocketif��c�rtrg co.s•ts?„ "�Ds b�ing s�rch a low rate of'return. Are there am�secure � ir�vestnent oppo�tunities offering mor•e?" "1'm afr��rid tl�at major�heczltt�problenzs cvuld eventucrfll� wipe out my czsscts. How can I be assured of�bc�th qzralitv nf�cure, � und qualit�r o,f'life?„ . i ��ti�� ! f#ns�t�ers can inclucle real estatc�st�•cztegEes, crnntritie.ti�, liJc� in.��trr�u�tc�c. ��6tJ��7J`t Medi�czr•�supplement eoverage, ot�lon,;ter•rrr care policie,s. � � Moriarty Enter•przs�s closely monitc�t•s economic ancl politicu!tre��ds, � which ar�e w�ighed for thei�p�tE�ntial irrrpc�ct of�your�_fin�rl�ciul fi�ttirc�. I recommend the financial see��ces of Moriarty Enterprises.Mr.Moriarty Before you make another major financial decision, has�nvestment oppor�un�t�es rhat call for a no-obligation appointment to evaluate you can take advantage of and have ydU�• reSOL1PC@S `dllC� gOi11S. �� m � peace of mind.This has been his goal �� eor n�s a,a��clients over the years. (You won't be asked to make an�� investments � then since solid financial planning requires �� Q � His wide knowledge of the finaocial + wor�d nas earned b;m the respect of researeh,)Ask about upcoming FREE seminars. �.,,� .�... ._.. ��w: p the community. � � Thank you AI for your career of `J t: � --' ,� financial service. � � � , O ErJ'1�RPRIS�:S c Burharu Gi(lus/�ie Z Sun Luis Obispo.CA � � R��,Y�� Finaneial Services since 1954 � 0 P.O. Box 970,Grover Beach,CA 93483 � � Phone: (8b6} 546-1366 � .� „Integrity, as in nature, L��. No-�� ,91 .tf�»�icrr•n�, �S,9 0 will always be supreme" Certified Senior Advisor � 4 SAN LUIS OBISPOO COUNTY I � � ; ,� � �� 0 � , . : � � �t _ .r �OVCI111Jf'r 200G ''� The People, Community and Business oj our Bec�utir�d Central Coast <<)3 I ii�;ucr�� # lO, San Luis Obis�o, CA 93401 • 54G-o6o9 • slojournal@fix.net • www.slojournal.com From Tl�e Publisl�er This month we Reti do a review for this issue.Marvin and I youth programs.Diane Filipponi was also decided to write worked together publishing the Thousand honored for her countless hours of commu- I about some of my Oaks newspaper almost 25 years ago.After nity service. friends who have he retired,Marvin settled in Morro Bay and We have six people profiles including:Dr. , ^� "' been doing good in between his world travels has been writ- patrick Sayne,Paso Robles Superintendent �� things. We start ing for both of our magazines. of Schools and San Luis Obispo's new Parks �„. � ��ut with a profile � Last month the and Recreation Director,Betsy Kiser.I c� f un long-time SLO SLO Nighttime worked with Betsy for several years in the ,' s' I ligh School ' ` ' ' Kiwanis Club held city administrative office and never realized leacher,Bob �� r * its installation that her background was in Parks and 1 luttle.Bob has ,' � dinner of new offi- Recreation until she was named director. .. heen a student and cers and honored ,� �liis parent's Our cover story is on the SLO Vocal Arts � favorite for many Jim Wilmore(pic- Ensemble.The group is celebrating their < tured left) as �ears.Our oldest , 30th anniversary this year with several �I�ui�;lurr,.�li,��,i�lu.i�c�] in 1994,and he has � �� Kiwanian ofthe upcoming concerts you won'twantto miss. continued�o teach and mentor her.This �� ; year.The group ear she com letes her Master's De ree and � also received the Finally,the Seahawks celebrate their Y p g � � � � district distin- anniversary this year.Lynne Latronica gives is student teaching at SLOHS under Bob's ��iished club a�vard as�ve1L The Nighttime us the history and the bright future of the guidance.You'll enjoy their story. crew has been doing barbecues for the non- swim club. One of our regular writers,Marvin Sosna, profits in this communiry for many years. Enjoy the magazine, has written his first book.He sent it to me All the funds generated in the club go back as a gift and after reading it,we had Ingrid in our communiry with the emphasis on Steve Owens In This Issue ople siness ��mmunity Profiles Dr. Patrick Sayne 8 �reative Mediation Part 6 3i cover story Betsy Kiser �o Eye on Business 36 -me Vocal AHs Ensemble zo Dr.Mary Durland 1z Around Downtown 37 SLO Rugby zz QTrudy Jarratt 14 Laguna Lake Golf Course 4z A Weekend in Big Sur z4 � Linda Porter i6 The Seahawks z6 ? Bob Huttle �Ali Hough 18 AfOOt -Mojacarand Turre,Spain 28 � On the Cover: Dr. CrOcker-Supt.of Schools 30 +--' Mail subscriptions are available at�20 perye�ar. �uQSta Emer�tu5 Wlfing�I,.O�rQm 32 � T(te VOC21 Arts Ensemble turns 30. See Back issues are$2 each.Inquiries concerning � P��f �-'��• advertising or other information made by writing to Cuesta Master Chorale 34 � Steve Owens,SLO Couiatyjournal,793 Higuera U Street,Suite 10,San Luis Obispo,CA 93401.You BD�ks — Brandon's Trail 3 5 O ' i � can ca11 us at 546-0609,our fas line is 546-8827, Take a Card 44 and our email is sloJournalC�Fix.net.Our website is (n r `""'"'.S`°;°"r"al.°°m. National Hospice Month 46 ' � ' ' sLo Coioz t J�� r �.� TyJoiu-nc�l is distcibuted monthlvfree • � ��'� �� by mail to all single family households of San Luis � F �� Obispo and is available free at over 3001ocations OO '' �� - tliroughout die Cotmty. Editorial submissions are welcome but are pub- N lished at the discretion ofthe ublisher. y� x � � �` Cover design P � � � � by E17l1 MOtf Submissions will be retumed if accompanied bV a � �,`�`' stamped,self-addressed envelope.No inaterial �" �� published in the Journal can be � repraduced wifl�outwritten permission. � - Opinions expressed in byline articles are those of O the writers and not necessarily those of the SLO � County journal. 5 I� �est Holid� T D�eco��tion � g � � � --� , .. . -- l� on t�le Cent�ial C'o� � �� -� �x �t � � � .� � : # � .� HolidaY in "The Barn" s � � �� If you decorate f or �he Holidays, yon have to see this! ' �"°'` 3��,r. ' ' � It's unlike any Holiday presentation you hav�s ever seen! Y` ��' � � A� �r� ��' ` �`�, � � ; i • r�� .� , , . � � � � � — �� ;� �.�. �� ,': .� � ��- - � ° E� ��,_ '� �� ". � � � , _ ,, y„ a : = . 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" :� a work of art. _ � `` ��'._---„--- �� , __ . -� �,�� .....:k .�----�.�� LIV� IN T�—IE MON �� , `o„a o,; � �� ,e� � � � � � � � = ,�� 2,,, d6 l�p'�E,1P7/'a rJ ( � !` .-� �,(``Cl O ,� COME EXPERIENCE THE FINE ART � � ` OF HOME Bt�ILDING a`'"ay ° Dainoo-Garda �ndj � Sport Fields Z Single-family detached homes, duplex and triplex homes o � 2-3 Bedrooms 1,253-1,789 sq. ft. �� ; 1a�kFa�mRa. _ ��, ' Attached homes from $ 441,500 a - - Z \_-- a Detached homes from $ 625,000 � co Open daily, 10-5 '; (805) 540-5170 � � NTE X H O M E S � LOS A�`GELF.S /CENTRAL C0.4tiT DI�'IS10N i-'i � Tak� Broad Street to CaPicolio. Turn ri�ht on Sacramenro Screcr. N — www.centexhomes.com � Prices efrective as of deadline of publication. O 6a'�,hm � 8 After graduating in 1968 from CSU in Long y'�O �e , Beach,Patrick worked in Orange County untfl p �."r 197Q when he,though exempt from the draft, t joined the Marines.In 1975 he received a � � .�"'„�� commission as an intelligence officer for the D r� �'=�� .� �~ � Naval Reserve.He first analyzed intelligence � � � "�:� '� +� from India and Cambodia,then later on �� ` became a satellite photo interpreter of �a .�`�� 's��, Russian military sites.Eventually he moved to � .�: = �► � a � � '�� NIS(Now NCIS,the Navy s equivalent of the S� �� +1'�� FBI),and served as a POW Interrogation � ��` � • � � Trainer in Navy Schools. After two years of active dury,Patrick Supe�ntendent �f returned to his former school,and in 1978 got his first job as a superintendent."There were Paso Robles School� �i .t 150 kids on 1,000 square miles in my school district,°Dr.Sayne remembers,°and I was By Natasha Dalton ��>` - both-a superintendent and a principal "Being a SuperinCendent is like being a concluctor in an orchestra:l there." carinot make mi�sic all by myself,but I can help others to focus on Talk about diversity!Half of the kids in that rural area were Native what needs to be done.° Americans;and later,in Valle Lindo School District,where Patrick ---Dr.Sayne worked for 11 years,98 percent of the students were Hispanics.Before finally settling in Paso Robles,Patrick spent six years in a similar school � s a child,Patrick dreamed of becoming a pilot.But when he dis- district in Northern California. /� covered that his vision wasn't good enough,he set out to "The average job expectancy of a superintendent is three years," 1 lbecome an engineer.From Engineering to History,from History explains Dr.Sayne."I think I fit in Paso well.I like it here,and I hope to to Psychology and Educational Administration-his personal education retire here.In principle,superintendents get fired(or'don't get their is well suited for a job he currently holds-the Superintendent of contracts renewed')all the time.Perhaps,it could've been different Schools in Paso Robles School District. elsewhere,but here in Paso,the philosophy and personalities of the In a family where father worked at a factory and mother stayed at school board and mine match well.° home raising six kids,"There was no expectations that I'd go to col- "When choosing a new Superintendent,The School Board looks for a lege,"remembers Dr.Sayne.°I just wandered into teaching based on personaliry that meets the specific needs of the District at the my experience as a teenager working with kids at the YMCA." moment,"comments Patricia Johnson,Paso Robles School Board member for the past 25 years. °Each Superintendent had given the District something a little bit different from the others,and one important thing that Patrick did,was bring us closer to the Cit�� Co m p l ete I y re m a ste re d Administration.As a member of the Chamber of Commerce,he was able to convey the needs of the local schools to the Administration and local businesses-a verv positive move." 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J } � k � � � `;i .,�7� ,.,.,a»�s. i k. ° a • � .. . ., - � � 3 : � � � �� . � � h�'/ O 't 'g � _ O � �� .� �` � • A thinner design.Five stylish mlors.A brighter display.Up to 24 hours of battery life. � � � Just aboutthe only thing that hasn't changed is the name. � O In 2G6,4G6,and 8G6 models starting at$149,iPod nano puts up to 2,000 songs in your pocket. � ::� i N ' � " �" BEST selectiorr•Expert advice•Bast prices N � �� APP�e � PacificCoastCenter•SLO � � specialisc ' � � � PatrickSayne u�it)i his toife, N � - (wheceMadonnaRd.meetsHiguera) � o c'� maeSuperstore �� ' sos.�si.ezv Dr.Sayne in tlie Navy Mary,at t{ae Mari�ie Corps Birtlidnti� Z Ball "Not everyone realizes it,but when some again on reintroducing the bond in November. mentation of the standard-based appro�ich," 9 three years ago we were going through finan- "He'll keep doing it till it passes,"comments says Doctor Crocker,and bv now,the results cial woes,Doctor Sayne's ability to network Patricia Johnson. are in.In 2005,the district's API(Academic and his knowledge of the ways other districts °In order to facilitate positive changes,we Performance Index)was way above the state in the state operate,proved to be very help- need to provide a climate where everyone is average:723 vs.709 respectively.And that's ful,"says Director of Special Projects Steven working towards the same goal,"says Dr. music to parents'ears. Campbell.At the end of the day the books Sa�me.And he means what he says."He is the have to balance.What I call'the Patrick's kind of Superintendent who has a good rap- Factor'is the fact that you have to pass his lit- port with everyone,from school administra- mus test and be able to prove the validiry of tors to the maintenance crew. And he does- �7'�'rE the changes you propose,before he accepts n't just visit campuses:he is truly interested them.Then,he is willing to take the risk.Dr. in what's happening at schools and goes to M u I h o I I a n d Sayne is real direct about things he wants and their sparting events,concerts and presenta- expects,and I like it,"Campbell says. tions.There are some kids'advocates who � , "Otherwise you wouldn't know if you're in are good at their job,but are not necessarily J��C��(�r good standing,and if the work you're doing is comfortable around children.Patrick just being appreciated." loves being with kids,°says Patricia lohnson. Commitment is definitely one of the quali- It takes time for changes to show results Betty Henson ties we want to see in people educating our and that can be frustrating.But a real propo- � children."And Dr.Sayne has done an out- nent of the American system of education, ,,,,, Senior Advocate standing job bringing in additional money Dr.Sayne feels proud that after nine years of � _ _ when needed,"comments Dr.Crocker,Counry him being on the job,he was able to unify � . , e "C{trlstirae Superintendent of Schools."When Flamson the curriculum and implement district-wide � ��'^ sta�ads itp fo►' Middle school got damaged during the 2003 state standards.The district has been show- earthquake,Dr.Sayne was extremely persist- ing steady improvement in all categories, sc'�tiors, ent in obtaining federal funding.He just and when it comes to sending students to �rc'ig{t��orltoo�ls wouldn't take no for an answer and kept going military academies or Ivy League colleges,it n�td tnobile at it°The same is true about the much-need- stands right there on the same level with �� /��i��i�,�i�>>;s." ed renovation and remodeling of PRHS.Even anyplace else,including the more aftluent though during the last elections in July,the districts. proposed bond aimed at generating money "Doctor Sayne is very committed to nar- for aging school buildings failed again,it rowing the achievement gap between vari- ry�p�ra<��,�bri�s.Py.�h,•�.�H.�^�.��u,�h�M�r°�T«u°•«, CAri�one MulAellarvd PO Eox ISi�2N S>n Lai+ODi�po,CA 9710� failed only by 30 votes.So Dr.Sayne is working ous socio-demographic groups and iinple- K: 1 kl'j s'6 � i i ,�sg �k . f ��. 6�� S! 'iIP' �, � �� i � f ��i � � � _ ., s�, �� .. ' � � ,i�t� . . � . 6 ai°.� t r`. .n �1 �.J n. _ /'� '%.' .. ��,,;.,« � � � 'I �� n � ` _ -�� • C � � � Z Can you ch�ose which child should go ' without health insurance? Ch��d�eh's � �-lea►Ith Z Ini�'iai'ive ° We can't �ither. � � Children's Health Initiative of San Luis Obispo County strives to ensure that `.h ,.,,,, t:, yourLchlid or:o � ever-y child in our community has access to quality health care coverage. �,�ke a oonaton��i 805.54o.si?'. � Because one uninsured child is one too many. P�� B°x 1737�s�n��_°�'s{'°��'�"�� 0 � �� recreation supervisor for San Luis Obispo.��, ;�iople * ' then worked as an administrator in charge of public art and created recreation programs � t ��Vf�� for San Luis Obispo's Parks and Recreation B�� `'��` -�� llepartment After serving as a Principal `�'� �� " �,,;z t _�dministrative Analyst for five years,she ''� �� applied for and was chosen for the position a� San Luis Obispo ` �! �'arks and Recreation Director. , Kiser sees her job as an opportuniry to put �� Re�r"eat�Qn ' i�1to practice the principles she haslearnedin , both therapeutic and municipal recreation. ��"Q(��r I ler position involves overseeing 14 full-time employees, 13 nearly full-time employees, By Melissa Abramovitz and 75 part-time employees.The department administers a wide variety of recreational opportunities and classes for every popula- s the new San Luis Obispo Parks and yx., "� ; tion group from children to seniors.They �>.� Recreation Director,Betsy Kiser �. � ' `� oversee the municipal golf course,the SLO rings a wealth of experience and r�� '�. Swim Center,city-wide special events,public commitment to the job.As City art,youth and teen sports,the youth rangec Administrator Ken Hampian says,"We had a rehabilitation center for people with new program,teen,boomer,and senior programs, very competitive recruitment,but Betsy has physical disabilities such as stroke victims and and after school childcare through the Sun some qualities that set her apart.She has a amputees."It was taking people who had lost And Fun program.Betsy's role is mainly to strong recreation background,and she has physical functioning and getting them back manage the people in her department and to hands-on recreation experience as well as into the mainstream of society using recre- facilitate the growth of the recreation pro- management experience that made her well ation,"Kiser explains.She did things like grams.Together with her staff,she recently qualified for the position of Parks and introducing them to sports like wheelchair formulated a mission statement for the Recreation Director.Plus she's a bundle of basketball,taking them out to dinner in a department that delineates their goals"With energy and very passionate about recreation, wheelchair to ease them back into socializa- integrity and enthusiasm,we are committed so we felt she was the right person for the job." tion,and introducing stroke victims to swim- to providing quality parks,recreation,cultural, Born and raised in Oil Ciry,Pennsylvania, ming and other activities that taught them to educational services essential to the enhance- Kiser's experience with recreation-therapeu- use whatever skills they possessed. ment and promotion of personal well being tic recreation in particular-began at an early After moving to California she continued and a sense of community."In carrying out age.She learned to care for elderly disabled doing therapeutic recreation at nursing homes this mission,Kiser does not see herself mak- family members and babysat for a mentally for people with developmental disabilities. ing major changes in the department,but disabled child."Therapeutic recreation was There,she would set up activities with thera- plans to keep in tune with the changing well- always a part of my background,"she says.At pists to keep patients active.She worked at ness and wholeness needs of the communitv. Slippery Rock State Universiry she earned her California Men's Colony doing recreation °I want to emphasize excellent customer serv- degree in health,physical education,and therapy for inmates with mental illness and ice,programs that are affordable,inclusive of recreation and then began teaching juniar taught in the recreation administration all people,clean,and safe,°she says.She is high schooL"I found that environment department at Cal Poly to teach students how also very excited about continuing to work restrictive for me,"she explains,°so I went for to welcome people with disabilities into their with bringing public art to the ciry and has a master's degree in recreation administration programs. served as Public Art Coordinator and been with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation at In 1987 she moved into the field of munici- involved with Arts Obispo,the CountyArts the University of Kentucky at Lexington."After pal recreation,working as a recreation manag- Council that strives to bring art into public obtaining her master's degree she worked at a er for the ciry of Pismo Beach and later as a places in the community. � Outside of work,Betsy is an avid horseback Q � _ s, p rider who does mostly pleasure trail riding and some competitive long distance riding. � � o G� �} �� ti�� "I'm not much of a competitor,but I enjoy the ? � long distance trail rides and camping,"she says.She reads a lot,favoring good novels and � SAVE MON EY BY DONATI NG YOU R CAR Sh°rt St°ries that make her think,hist°rv � Proceeds,t'rom sale complerely rax dc d�tczible books,and anything that is well written.She � LOCALLY has been taking piano lessons for four and a half years."What I like most about piano and G 0 0 D W I L L I N D U S T R I E S S A N L U I S 0 B I S P 0 horseback riding is that when I'm engaged in � � those things I have to focus and am able to � "Our business is changing lives.�� leave work behind." • She has been involved with volunteer thera- oAll vehicles offered We do al) DMV paperwork peutic recreation with the BOK Ranch and jor sa[e in San Luis � Friendship School,helping people with dis- � Obispo benefiting Loca1 544-0542 abilities learn to ride horses,ski,kayak,and � Goodwill Programs ♦ play wheelchair football.She is also involved � 1��0-549-5920 with Coast Mounted Assistance,a group that � Donac�ons supporr vo�ac;o�at ser�ices;n SLO Couary does park ranger work,and she works with the � 880 Induscrial Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 934o t Youth Sports Association and is on the San Z Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial Committee. 11 A�TI�E ADLJLT LI�ING AT ITS FINEST ,:v� a � R:- s ... j � �K �� a a�� '�` ' ;,, � ,�� 1 f / � � � � � �� _._ �' � - rf � � � � �' . i � � > � � � >f, 4 "� ��_ b' `' � � � ' �"A. ��`5 � `�� %. � I ��`� �R t � � ,�. ��•` ` , ' ;� � � �� ,� „ � �. - .. ,, .,.. ,� . „_ � � w � -�; , �, + . ,�,.. ro i�>u.:iN,; ��. °� . 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HOA payments not included. A�ailable on sFecific homes f�nanced � through CTX Mortgage that close escrow bv Novembzr 30, 2006. Sec �ales consulcant for details. � �' � CENTEX HOMES N I.1�5 ANGELES/CF:�TR�L COaST l>I�'I�I�`� Q Pricim,elfec[i�e as of deadline ol publication. � w�7W.Cente�'h��je$.C�]n *Seesalesrepresentativeforpriceguaranteedefails. � 12 Robert and Mary made their home in ��O��e Santiago,Chile where their son,Ralph,was � �� born in November 1955.With no refrigeration, washer,telephone,central heating or car, �� memories of keeping house for the first time • � are vivid.Her regret is not keeping a travel D�rland• journal during that month they traveled to /° their destination because Columbia,Bolivia, � Panama,Ecuador,Peru and especially Lifelong Student ff Teacher � :Vlachupicchu provided many stories,which '�► are now blurry.Her dream is to retrace her By Njarllyyl j�ary�gll ... footsteps someday. '�z ' Mary found herself in the hot bed of Mary Duriand is a lifelong student and �,,� p�,� � �� Washington DC,where the fledging field, teacher with a bit of daredevil in her. � , ,,,,,� � which applied scientific principles to matters A Dr.of Educational Technology,my �'� � of workers performance emerged in the 1960s. friend now pursues personal enrichment that �: Taldng classes from"gurus,°as she called feeds the simplicity she desires.Since her them,Gabriel Ofiesh at American University 1960s trip to Tokyo,she has been fascinated ,� and Donald Bullock at Catholic University of with everything Oriental and today she is a Arnerica,while she worked on her doctorate, 5th year Tai Chi student and has mastered � resulted in her teaching the subject at both Mah]ongg(an ancient Chinese tile game) � ';, . �� campuses.Simultaneously,she was afree- while exploring the globe near and far. lance consultant to IBM,AT&T and the State Growing up in Peru,Indiana,she received in a single room in the high school.Chuckling, Department.Today,Performance Technology her Degree in Education at Indiana University. she recalled being asked for her student hall can be found in numerous courses of study The summer before her senior year,she met pass every time she left the kindergarten. rather than as a single field. her husband-to-be,Robert.She was a camp With a Research Grant in hand,the couple, Dr.Durland signed a five-month contract counselor;he was working on his doctorate at now expecting their first child,headed for with AT&T that extended to a year,then a per- Northwestern.Her face lit up,as she told me Chile where he would count the population of manent position.She spent the next 20 years about being proposed to in wondrous Niagara three provinces for his doctoral dissertation. there,retiring as Human Resources Manager. Falls. It usually took 10 years for Chile to publish a Anticipating retirement,she searched for The newlyweds moved to Deerfield,Illinois, census,and the Population Council of the right place to reside.After reading an arti- where Mrs.Durland taught her kindergartners America wanted it sooner. cle,she visited San Luis Obispo and found it � � � / . s �. � _ T _.__ ��,, , ,. _ , � _.._._ _._,�, _, , � �. . � � � ::� � �� § ��„��,� ,�,:' t , , e ��F z ''�� o � ` � � � .,� �w-, �� . �� , � ��- � s -„� . � �.. � � O __._.__. U . .,.._.��__ »_,._.�R_��_..�. , �...� � � i r' °. zo° _ z4° -..- ,: _ -� - - --� — --- � � � � Cast your gaze on the ultimate eye-opening experience:the new faster,bigger,and brighter iMacs. � Starting atjust$999,the most personal of personal computers comes out packing a powerful punch. 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The Office With A Mission Mary continues to seek new horizons through traveling America and abroad.She utilizes Elderhostel and her timeshare.She has the Galapagos Islands in her sights.Yet, �" her family takes her on the road too.Her son �� °"�'�� '� »��,� 1 �i lives outside Albuquerque with his wife,while � : , �a»a. � ' their children are near and far.And now,with :�' i �; four great-grandchildren,who knows what , �,. �.� '`� _ new paths await my friend.Meanwhile,she `�� keeps me updated on her Marine grandson, � w �� ; while I keep her informed about myArmy ,�`~ � � I son,and we proudly hang our red and white �' } V' �,�a��,� banners with blue stars in our front windows. Now enrolled in several classes,Mary will � � " be studying the cultural impact of the Beatles ,,`�,`'` and Qi Jong(Chee Gong),a Chinese practice �� to direct the flow of energy throughout the �'�' ' � �' body. Perhaps one day her dream of retrac- �- ��-~ �� r'y�� •� y�� ' � ing those steps she traveled some 50 years � � � � ago will come true.One thing I am sure of- `'�:�� Mary is a lifelong student and teacher. � �, �� r �M�IM��' � c E c r � f � We work as a team, and not as individuals, � C�c zttr-irI �-�i�x_,t I.a-«rdrr� hirz�r f'J i` � s��, .�� ensuring that no stone is left unturned! o ��,�� G"'�"*'�`�'�� Main�ainin the h1 hest o � � n 8c ir�tiustriz�l ' � d� g _ : ug�� t � Y�� quality of service and � ;n��t�� _ ��°-��,�;� ethical standards `< . ;��, � ,�� a�,.,� d,�,��,�,�,� � � � in the industry. � system design 8c �;� � � � �� ! insxattation , �� a �� Energy conservation � 3� � . . Professiona! engineers � �.�.�� . �� 0 . �� `� �� MIS�iON � Electrical cor3struc#ivn (D � ,n � ` -� REAL ESTRTE �►43-38.'�r� ��. � F�4X �-�$�g `°"�€"s�#z7�'� 7gg Palm Street • San Luis Obispo N ��,��,1,� _��r, �,,< �.cc�fh 7.,��..��_, � �� o ' sssz �.►,,�ieo st , sa►, �u+S o+��spa (805) 781-6060 • Fax: (805) 781-6050 • www.missionrealestate.net o � �4 `� believe,we're effective,"says Ms.Jarratt. a� �.,,:� � ; ^.�ople ~ ��,�" "Issues that we're currently particularly inter- ested in:education,health care and land use- � � � � � ;_, need to be looked at in a very thoughtful wa� �� ` � ��',� �� in our counry,considering the long-range T�� '' �� impact of every decision:not just for 5-10 , � „� years,but rather for 50-100 years.Right no«, J�� , � � we're a part of a pilot study on the pros and �` H '� cons of universal health care.It's a complex "� � issue,but if we cannot focus on it,we cannot President of the local League of `� ��` ��x_ �� ' �� fina so�u�ons.° The League believes strongly that the gov- w01]1e11 VOtel"S �� ernment should be open and accessible to the � � people,"says Ms.Jarratt To this end,it pub- By NLItLLSyIGL DLlltO1Z lishes KnowYour County—A Guide to Government,San Luis Obispo County which °I'm a proud member of LWV." :. �� ,�b.�� includes information on various agencies, ---Katcho Achadjian,County Supervisor � special districts and public services,as well as sections explaining how county government "I love it that we have so many volunteers �� works. in this counry;it makes it wonderful to live � Voter education and advocacy are two here,don't you think?"said Trudy Jarratt League missions which must have a firewall enthusiastically when we met for the first between them,and members working on time.I never looked at our county this way: one,cannot be involved in the other.Why? the weather,the wine,the ocean—sure;but— ment to the Constitution giving women the Because LWV as a nonpartisan arganization is activism as a factor that makes our life more right to vote was ratified.Today,LWV has committed to studying the issues and present- enjoyable?But Trudy is definitely right;many more than 80,000 members in 900 communi- ing them to the voters without any bias. of our county residents care deeply about this ties throughout the country. League members go through special training part of the world and are involved in its politi- From the very beginning,it was set up to be to learn how to present all the pros and cons cal and social life,making dlis county a very "a nonpartisan organization that encourages on the matter with objectivity and fairness. special place indeed. the informed and active participation of citi- "I've heard our members,whom I know to be Trudy herself is a great example of such zens in government and influences public very passionate about certain subjects,speak involvement.Having just finished her term as policy through education and advocacy." on behalf of the League,and I knew that the a Chairperson of the National LWV The SLO County League,established in audience couldn't tell on what side of the Nominating Committee,she embraced her 1962,has always been a vital grassroots organ- issue my colleagues were,"Ms.Jarratt com- new role as the President of the SLO Counry ization.The creation of unified school dis- ments.And that's what gives the LWV the LWV with a commitment to continue promot- tricts,the saving of SLO creek,the construc- credibility and respect it rightfully enjoys.No ing ideas that made the League the kind of an tion of a Juvenile Hall are just some memo- matter where the members of the LWV hap- organization which evokes respect from peo- rable examples of the League's influence on pen to make their presentations,their listen- ple of all walks of life. local politics. ers know that they are always given straight The National League was founded in 192Q "Process and procedures are very impartant and well-researched facts,and not just some- just several months before the 19th amend- to us.We never shoot from the hip,and I body's personal opinions. � /� /� ��'TE f/ce c��l� C�ce t�� l�. . . 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' �`, Y�t:; � , � � :. .. . _ ¢ _ �, � � w.: �.� r t i � µ �� .: �r A.: , � ' � ' ' ' ' � � � � ;� ` .,� �{lL'20061.Bt1�'14e 0��6�019ZPi1'L�OIP!'S�(3(!1"d 1�{I1S yP[IPS�i;i�:iti'.;.il('�(l ili'�'ti:i�(ll l.tll�ll(,l.i'l�'ilt'�iU}'�'1,ll�'li`N Sunm�erfield ar�d Rn�a�iy S�oeiaeirin�� °They do a greatjob of facilitating forums during election time,but, Jarratt,°this counry is exceptional in accessibiliry of its elected officials. most importantly,they educate the public about different measures Before moving here in 1989,I was a career woman in Southern and propositions on the ballot which are so confusing and misleading,° California,and I always thought that there it was difficult for anyone, says Katcho Achadjian. man or woman,to have a voice in government.° After carefully studying every specific issue,chapters make decisions Last year,the local LWV was the second fastest growing chapter in locally,while state organizations speak on the state-wide level."One of the state.Even though it was initially established as an organization the goals is to stick to the facts and take emotions out of the decision- meant to help women,men are equally welcome there.ln fact,they making process,°Ms.Jarratt explains.That information then gets post- comprise about a quarter of all members.Three out of five of the ed on the League's website www.smartvoter.com. Counry Board of Supervisors belong to the League,including Katcho The League is a non-partisan organization,but it encourages all Achadjian and Jim Patterson,and many men,including the forms of activism.Its advocacy group has lawyers and lobbyists on the Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee(along with his wife Diane),were recipi- state and national levels.Two TV programs:SLO Democracy and Public ents of the League's Awards. Access are a reflection of these two aspects of the League's work.Public This year our LWV was one of two California chapters chosen to par- Access is a new show meant to promote ideas supported by the League, ticipate in the Open World Program sponsored by the Library of while SLO Democracy is a program that has been educating voters for Congress.It hosted a group of Ukrainian activists interested in learning the last nine years.°We're teaching the public how to access the gov- about accountable governance.The Ukrainians certainly came to the ernment,"Ms.Jarratt says. right place,as the LVW is a group truly dedicated to protecting the Sara Horne,the host of SLO Democracy,likes to say,"Good govern- Constitution,keeping democracy,and educating the public about the ment CAN be the usual,and not the unusual.""In my view,"says Trudy ways it works. � �� I��I�� t A Reai Estate Company �' r- 0 Se��irag C� YOU KNOW US.We are more than 0 �S�zn L�-tis OUispo � . _,„ .., r. _. . _ .x .� , your local real estate brokers; we � CQ��o�. � � � =' � are your neighbors serving the `� � entire San Luis Obispo � 0 � Oti�e�tt �ttt�rtef' � �,,�� -�� area for 27 years. � � � � � ��- For real estate sales, a f _ of a �'e�rtu��:. � � ��'�� z� �.�= financing and relocation � �S � � .� � services, come to the Z R�� E - �� company that has been � �., � `� �= trusted for over a quar- � �,�..s,�� LS , ter of a century. � / � : r �s �& 805.543.2172 • www.farre//smyth.com o REAITOR � �s � classes whenever she could,but never .��ople � �rt � received a degree. �,�• Linda's husband worked for the Navy and � �ue �� so the famIly first spent some time at China �� `' Lake where her son,Michael,was born.Later landa Prorter �x' came a spell in Hawaii and then back to Del �` Mar in Southern California.Once back in Del President of the San Luis Obispo �� - f�� Friends of the Library,Al'tlst aytd �= Mar,Linda began to volunteer at her son's ,,, � �� school.That volunteering job led°to a fun job DeL01'8C112 CCIi'BYZtjZLISIRSt � ° �� as a part-time art instructor for seven years." � '� After her divorce Linda moved to Encinitas � �tl where she obtained a full-time job working in By Ingrid Reti the Art Department of a clothing manufactur- er.°The company manufactured exercise In tlie last few�-cars ftmding for our public �x:��; �� clothing for women and girls.I warked there libraries has been tight.The Friends of the �` �� `� far 11 years."She remembered that in 1988, Library,a group of local volunteers works when she started there,all the art wark was hard to supplement some of those shortfalls. done by hand,but by 1999,when she left, Among their fund raising activities are a yearl� everything was done by computer. book sale in the Veterans Building,the In Apri12002,after retiring,Linda decided Chocolate Suite and the Book and Author to move to San Luis Obispo to be closer to her Festival.For the past five years,Dotty Conner � � �� parents who had moved to Pismo Beach some was the President of the Friends.This past y. -� time ago.She vividly recalled that,"as a child, August she decided to pass the Friends of the when you grow up in the San Joaquin Valley Library gavel on to someone else.That some- Always a reader during her high school years, one is Linda Porter,a relative newcomer to English and Art were Linda's"great passion." our communiry,who like so many other new- She was the yearbook editor of her class of 120 comers,has plunged into volunteering her at Kingsbury High School and was active in �`' .--� services to local organizations. both the Junior and Senior class plays.Ne�ct,at P��°� A second generation Califomian,Linda was Fresno Ciry College,Linda majored in art,but � born in Dinuba in the San Joaquin Valley."My dropped out after a year to get married. ; - father was a farmer,so I grew up in the coun- However,art has remained one of her pas- s` � try and enjoyed playing in the orchards." sions and she continued taking college art � � �` _ �, � �� 2006 Winter G mnastics Cam � �' , _� . . �� December 27th-29th � - �� , .� � ��. � • � -�� _ - ,� :_-� _ =� 9:30am-2:30pm each day � ` Linda with her DeLorean car Holidav Parent's Night Out �5:30pm-I I:30pm� Z Friday, I 2/8 Saturday, I 2/9 �= � Fri day, I 2/I 5 Satur day, I 2/I 6 Leave the kid's �== entertainment to us, � Friday, 12/22 Saturday, 12/23 have a great night out! �° � Extreme Air Open House ! � � � � � , -.. o Saturday, I 212, I:OOpm-3:OOpm . � �,;�� '�"�� s � � U Come try our Tumble Track and foam pit! ��, _ ��,-�, '� �� '� � O :�� ; � Call today for a FREE trial class! � ��'- � �� . :, .,,: ;r CD , � We're In • `' N ��it��'L�i�/ �``� _ �. . „� .- , � San Luis! � � �� ; �' Athletics - � �� Call 547-1496 G Y M 1v A s �- i c s �� i.iiida�nitli gt�nnrldc�irgl�ters Clnire n�id Z Celiite y�ou said, 'We are going to go to the coast.' items and recendy transferred one of Georgia when they were in productioii.t was on their �� This[SLO County]is where you came."Later, 0'Keefe's art works to a dinner plate.She likes Board of Directors for 12 years and President having often visited her family,she was thor- to work with themes of famous artists. for sis.As Activities Director I planned and oughly familiar with the area and knew she Toward the end of my meeting with Linda organized a yearly membership convention.I would like it.She felt she was ready to live in a she showed me some pictures she brought of still own my car,but don't drive it very much. smaller community with less traffic.She herseif with her DeLorean automobile.She I am also still a member but not on the Board laughed,"This is just wonderful; 15 minutes went on to explain that for many years she anymore.My car has less than 1OQ000 miles; to anywhere I want to go." has been active in the DeLorean Owner's while some of my friends'cars have over One of the first things she did on moving Association,an association of owners and 400,000 miles." here was to join the Newcomers Club."It's the enthusiasts(most are male)of the DeLorean Before leaving,Linda again reiterated how best thing I did.I made lots of friends and automobile."I am an owner and have had my much she enjoys living here and being able to that's also how I became involved with the car for 20 years and it is 25 years old.The car become active in the communiry and,espe- San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library."She was most famous when they made the Back to cially,as President of the Friends of the went on to explain that°Newcomers is an the Futlere movie.At one time we had almost Library to help the SLO City-County Library. organization for people who are new to the 2000 members.They made about 8,500 cars community offering all kinds of activities to keep people from being bored.They help new people to network and meet others �d 3 cuiP��i�ct a�ar�d�e�on�a[� interested in the same things they are.They sponsor both indoor and outdoor activities Ja��n��y�,y� �� :s �e furpc.� cue f��i�� such as bridge,book clubs and athletics. Active graduates often still participate in a �'��a�eacan irt f�ie nu�it number of groups." Having been introduced to Friends of the `�� ' c+az c�cc7 eaae�. Library by the Newcomers Club,Linda joined (i�i, tc+.dau� 9 eic��it a caru/�e �wt [�czu. the Board of the Directors for the Friends.As -paul Alexander a Board member she volunteered for the Events Committee."I worked with Sandy woolley on tne E�ents comm�ttee.our;ob join Hospiee Partners of the Central Coast was to plan and coordinate the yearly mem- bership luncheon.Last year that was at the at our Country Club.That's what I have done for the Friends for the last two years,as well as San Luis Obispo worked with the yearly book sale in March.I have also volunteered for the Book and Light Up a Life Celebration Author Festival and the Chocolate Suite and a number of other different library activities.° In August of this year,Linda,after potty Tuesda December 5 • 6'0� YIl. Conner's retirement,became the President of y� ' p' the San Luis Obispo Friends of the Library. Linda commented that while Dotty has been n�___._2 p�� qa- - here for so many years and knows so many �(1(iJ t J�IQiJ��Il�/Z 1..�(�VL�:�L (� SLY/Z .C.l.l.liJ VW�J�Q people,she is a relative newcomer."I know ��" �+ q�� D_- she will be helpful."Asked what the duties of .��f(�� (� ./�Wv(1�((�.. • �7LX�Z ,C„ll.(/J �l�I�J�Q- the President of the Friends include,Linda replied,"Run the monthly meetings,oversee the business of the Friends of the Library and A candle is waiting for you to light in memory � coordinate all committees that are function- ing as well as the yearly membership public of your loved one this holiday season � � meeting and luncheon.°She added that � members of the public are welcome to come n to the monthly meeting whether or not they partieipate in our 3ae� c� .�c�ue photomontage � make a presentation. � during the ceremony by sending in a picture ,� Aside from her duties as President of the � Friends of the Library,Linda is still very of your loved one p much interested in art projects.When she c first came to San Luis Obispo,she answered a Z classified ad for Trader's Joe's chalkboard a designs and lettering.She was hired to do 20 To receive information, please call (805) 782-8608 � or more chalkboards.The art work was done � with chalk to help customers find products theywerelookingfor. ��D � �p�3��«C� �uy t�ie�etle�cc��ct�a-� C Currently,when it comes to art,Linda's � passion is to"reproduce master works on � things like old pieces of furniture,old tables � � � � � � �� .� � � ,� and lamps,etc.For example,I take a master =�� •-� -� � �� + -� - �- N work by Picasso and translate it onto a piece - � O of furniture."She also works with smaller o� 1$ �� ` � � � �� ' �� ,,� `/ love the teacher,you'll work hard.His �; ople �� k � � � reputation on campus as a teacher is �� ,, � � � ` �;��.: stellar.�� , � � �, When Hough embraced high � � � �.r � �� school,becoming a teacher was not BOb Hu�'e ,;�� ' ;` � � . even a figment of her imagination. � � � ��- e �� ` �,: She'd already set sights on Hollywood, � � O� :��k � � �: _ � after being bitten by the showbiz bug � , P � � � ,;�,� -,� � _� as an eighth grader.She recalls audi- S■ A �„�� S�hO� a � tioning for a school play and not cast, �'V � � � �� , � � but was instead assigned to be the : �Qa��Qi��S�t�Q� �� ' �� master of ceremonies. 3 �;� °° ,� �� ' Disappointment was brief."People By StRYi�L0172pSOri �" � ' told me I stole the show,"she says."I � � ``�� loved bein on sta e ' r� g g ,� /� touching drama unfolds at San Luis � Star struck,Hough threw herself /� Obispo High School.In a circumstance �� F '' into training at American Dance, took 1 �onsidered rare,SLOHS graduate Ali :� � singing lessons and became involved Hough(then her last name was Owens)is in cheerleading.But it was teacher student teaching for her former high school ° Bob Hutde's compassionate counsel- English teacher,Bob Huttle.It was Huttle ing that was to give definition to her who encouraged her to take up a teaching � dream and provide guidance for her career.Ironically,Huttle himself was future. prompted by his high school English instructor to become a teacher. A NewYork native,57-year-old Bob Hutde was raised in San Diego. Ali Hough's pathway into teaching began the first day of her high After picking up drums whIle in junior high school,he fancied a musi- school freshman year,from the moment she walked into her English cian's career,"recording and touring,°he recalls.`But it was too inse- classroom and met Huttle.A special chemistry clicked between the cure."During high school,he decided to become an attorney,explain- two,triggering a special student/teacher relationship that's melded ing,"I was a Perry Mason fan."In the back of his mind,though,were into mentorship reaching far beyond Hough's high school years. echoing words from his grandmother:"You need to be a teacher." "I was taken by her from the beginning,"explains Huttle,who's During Huttle's senior year,his English teacher finally tipped the taught at SLOHS for 28 of his 35-year teaching career."Her sense of scales."She was such an inspiration,"he recalls."A great sense of humor,enthusiasm-all winning aspects."Ali Hough adds,"Kids come humor,such control of the class.Between her and my grandmother...° in and want to love Mr.Huttle.Even if you don't like the subject,if you While at college,Huttle realized a joy for English and writing classes. "I devoured books,"he says,"even as a kid under bed blankets with a . flashlight."Armed with teaching credentials at 23,he taught in East The DarnelUEichler Los Mgeles several years before coming to SLOHS as a temporary replacement teacher."Twenty-eight years later,"he says,"and I'm still here.° � � Offered an opportunity in 1989 to also teach acting classes,Huttle ,� _� eagerly accepted."I'd had no formal training in theatre,"he says,"but �� `- ""' ��'� I felt like I was doing it intuitively.I loved live theatre,the audience.It �"� � ��.� ,�'`��' � was powerful.°Teachers Roger Robinson and Cathy Steele ran the the- �, ;v� atre program and welcomed Hutde to assist and direct. �� *� About this time, Hough as a freshman came across his radar screen. G; � �; She didn't take to English at first.°Hated it,"she recalls.°But Mr. � Huttle encouraged me to find a part of it that interested me,to suc- e � � ceed in class through parts of the class.When I discovered the � Shakespeare and dramatic literature part,I felt comfortable." � Craig ti.varnell,s.s. :�tadia vadgar,B.S. _)ohn L.Eicliler,vP CFP The flOStlrig Ori HOUgIl's Hollywood-Or-Bust cake was that Huttle o cra ni iei�ri�n�cinL Re�,sC«ed ��.,,�.�:,i s�.�,,�;�;e, was also teaching theatre.Through her frosh and soph years,Hough � �>i.,aN�ex a�P�ese„c��;�e ��P�� auditioned for a number of plays but wasn't cast."We knew she was e � How the real returns of CDs are calculated talented,"Huttle recalls,"but she didn't prepare,thinking she would � $10,000 CD @ 4.5%earns$450 in interest automatically get parts.She stumbled through auditions." � 111i�1us up to 35%for income taxes or.$157.50 Her junior year,though,Hough was cast in the Odd Couple"and U Minus 3%for in,flation or$293.20 knocked everyone out,"Huttle says."We made grand plans for her." O Equals a real return of negative 0.07% The next summer we sent her to train as an intern in the Ashland YOU CAN DO BE77'ERC Ore on Shakes eare ro ram."I was willin Hou h sa s because I J Let the Darnell/Eichler Financial Planning Team, g p p g g' g Y � � realized I needed formal training." � with over 25 years of investtnent experience, What she didn't know,though,was that she was purposefully being hel nrt �our mone� to work for vou. co �� 5 readied to star the following school year as Juliet in the wildly success- o To sche e a free consultation, please call: ful Romeo and Juliet production."That play was the highlight of my N C�S, 5�1.l�.I�� r�'�'�� career,"Hutde says."I still get goose bumps describing it." a�i � After graduation,Ali Hough moved to Los An eles to not onl � I3I��LEE � ' ��, _ `_ ��, � i� ;1 E attend college,but to pursue acting.In her high school earbo ks she Y � __ notes:"Plan to attend a university and then go crazy in Hollywood." 0 299 Madonna Road • San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 She attended Santa Monica Ciry College to study theatre and general Z m[ember:NAsv-SiPc Cn Lic.#oso75>7 education,then moved on to graduate from UC Irvine.Her senior Vear there she spent a month internship in musical theatre in NewYork City through an exchange program."Five girls birthday,she recalls,"I woke up and thought checked inro Cal Poly to earn teaching cre- 18 to a room,"she recalls."Exciting times." seriously,'I'm not contributing to the greater dentials.While there,she reunited with Huttle After graduation,Hough dived headfirst good.' to help with high school drama productions. into acting."Booked here and there,"she says. "I called Mr.Huttle in a panic,"she contin- She also met and married Iohnny Hough. "Worst luck ever."She worked on the ER and ues."He told me,'You need to be a teacher.'I Today,as a student teacher at her alma mater, LA Doctor series,and came close to a lead role laughed hysterically,mosdy out of feaz.It was in her former English teacher's class,Ali in Felicity.But on the morning of her 25th way too hard of a thing for me to grasp,to get Hough's come full circle. up in front of 130 kids every day.He said I'd While she won't have her star on a "" '�� be good at teaching English.I hated English.I Hollywood sidewalk,according to Bob Huttle ""� thought,'Why is he lying to me?"' "She'll be a star teacher,on her way to making Huttle had a completely different take."She great impact in education.She's the next gen- - '�`" has innate abIlity to connect with kids,"he eration of teachers taking over California.I'm . 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Another hint:it's here that one will consistently find dedi- = ' � "'. cation to teamwork,commitment to excellence,and the opportunity to z; � meet lots of new friends. �j,� � Oh,and don't forget the thousands of songs and melodies. The�;��c _ .�,��r�zble�oses ato�cr c�r;.�.� ,, ._. � .. ..;:;�a„_ If the last clue doesn't give it away,here's the answer:the"place"is 2004 Ei�ro�ean to��r. the award-winning,internationally traveled San Luis Obispo Vocal Arts Ensemble-now celebrating its 30th birthday this concert season. has taught middle school and high school choral classes in the County� Director Gary Lamprecht-who created the group and still conducts since the early'70s,and now serves as choir instructor at San Luis at all of its performances-remembers that with his work and family Obispo High School.),he adds that the fledging VAE faced one early plate already overflowing,assembling a community choir wasn't even challenge.°Frankly,I didn't know whether audiences would show up to his idea.°I had sung in the Mozart Festival Chorus that year,and then support quality choral singing,°says Lamprecht. also conducted the annual Messiah performance the following "I remember that the Mozart Festival slogan back then was'Even Christmas,"he says."Several members of those choirs,as well as choirs Cowboys Need Mozart.'And,that pretty much summed up the music at Cal Poly,then urged me to start this.That was 1977!" scene around here. But we were still able to get people out." Although Lamprecht was already a part of the local music scene(He In fact,finding its audience doesn't seem to be a problem with the �'� �} ,� � �" �� ` � ' 'fl '''"'If '�, Y � �� 4'* iI �� +s � . .,`�;.r I x � � ",��° � � ,�°� � �,� v , • . � � � � �;:� Window shopping . - - - � . .� �� y � � . m. � _ , �- . : � .� � �� ,. • • s e - • •' • � ,� _ Q �� ""�� `� P• ' •• • � � �t'``�„�� : , . _ '�`� �y0.� •�• • ! •�' • • �l ��,` �a _ � � 1 �� i5d � � �� d�'I��I��,�j � � i�!i 11CI I��,"� � � � � � � � o • � � - � O �' N ; � _ ♦ ' � � � � � -.*�� . . . � ,� •� � . • �,. . :. � . . �. ... .� ` � � � o •• � .., 'y99'�'; �.,e�, o � ��.�, O ��.� _ - . Z . . ... '� � `� �,;� r' � 21 :. f� + k � , .� n �' n . » �� a �' . ` ° :_ ,,, ,R , , _ _ - . Y� � � . = �` � THE SAN �.LIIS °, '`.�..`;�� °; � _ VOCAL ARTS ' �� ;' ;. � , �NSEMBLE ► �� - � R.Gary L� prxht,ffare<tu� �� - �� Barbara Ho{f Aaomyanist - ` ` � �� .` .. , .. , .. � ! . _.. - - ._. • � .a _ � o��. _ �e „ _ � r . r..� . _ ,� ., '� �:j . .� . .�h �. �� . . . . ,.::, �. i' ` , - !�' ^�I FRIDAY,)ANUARX 20,A97& -: � ; � . . � �� '8�15 POt�: ', .. , - _ .- "� � - ' . . - � � , E �� MtSS[6N 9AN LUIS OE[BPO DE TOL.QSA V ^. ' � � � ,� ., :,y��r�,t,�;�;��c,�i;ioii�ei�eci�`:ec� A 1g�8 eoncert program from the UoealArCs 1;� ,9,sl��t��.L�dr�°ctur Cricket llnnrller rai�- the Ensemble in ig��,conducts the group at a Ensemble. The UAE was less thnn nno years rtiicts tlee ensr�n�ble at a dress rehearsal in Pops concert rehearsal last year. old. Cl�isori,Itnly. VAE these days,either. Pops concert slated for April Fool's weekend, 'Joyous Sounds of Christrraas"in December. The The group performs several concerts every Assistant Director Cricket Handler says,"We site also features UAE{aistory,biographies of its season,with seating almost always filled to may have more silliness than we usually key members,a complete birthday season con- capacity.Primary local venues are the Mission include." cert schedule and how to a��dition.For infor- San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in downtown San Those who join the VAE are just as diverse mation by phone,cnll 541-679�. Luis Obispo(where the first Ensemble con- as its concerts. cert,boasting 32 members,took place);the According to Handler,its 75-plus members Performing Arts Center at the Cal Poly campus (several alumni have returned for just this ---- -- --_ _----—-__ (It's here that the VAE will host the California season to celebrate the Ensemble's birthday) "� fi . International Choral Festival next summer.), include a wine tasting room manager,speech �' �fry�r ��{�; ` and the Communiry Presbyterian Church in pathologist,electrical contractor and dietitian �; . Cambria.Other upcoming locations for this consultant.And while few VAEers are profes- birthday season are Grace Church in San Luis sional musicians,Gary Lamprecht says that °;� Obispo and the Clark Center for the "I've gambled with people with little or no MpUSOLEUM�MEMORIAL GARDENS Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. choral experience and some have blossomed. �� In addition,the Ensemble has performed at An excellent ear and strong work ethic are the ; '.` � _- � �'' `�� •;°" several global festivals-usually walking away most important needs.I've had many mem- `"�`'�''�4'�'��'� '' " with honars. bers tell me that VAE is the only thing they do � y Cn Those concerts began in 1985 when the VAE for themselves each week." ��,J��j� %/ J/ I � , auditioned by tape for a worldwide choral Tenor section leader and classical cellist � � contest in Wales."Our recording must have Nanette Hamilton agrees."Being part of the CZ� � been good,"says Lamprecht,"because we Ensemble takes three things-commitment, Honoring O were selected to represent the United States in commitment,commitment!There's no time America's veterans � a competition that lasted several days. We to slack,and you don't want to let the group ,C were very proud to take third place interna- down.Besides,singing is freeing,and singing for patriotism, ` tionally."Since then,the Ensemble has toured brings oxygen into your blood and your brain, IOVe Of COUtltty, c several other countries,including Italy, thus making you smarter!" willingness to � Ireland,the Czech Republic and Hungary. Perhaps Cricket Handler best describes As it has aged,the VAE repertoire has also what it's like to be part of the VAE.°It's an serve and sacrifice � become as varied as its travels. e�ilarating experience to stand in front of an ' Audiences these days are not only treated to audience and feel the energy of people -�� Z traditional choral sounds from Western around me and sing.It's a way of communi- �_:%C�2 ��'�f,1 -P/I�'Lf,��fi�!L� C </ � Europe,but might also be privy to medleys in cating my love for music to those listening, Parf of C)ur Community for Over 130 years � Latin,Catalon,Chinese and even Mongolian. and I always walk away from a performance Next to Wheeler-Smith Mortuary) � As part of its birthday celebration,this sea- feeling like the most fortunate person in the � � son's programs will mostly feature encore room." 2 Higuera+SLO N pieces-that is,music that Ensemble fans Visit www.vocalarts.org to order concert 543-T053 0 have asked to hear again.And with the 2007 tickets online,including the Ensemble's o� 22 �� ° ��" Rugby Union was formed to stan- ''M; ` -r �� dardize these rules.Two teams of 15 �mmUlll� '` � pla yers each,pla y o n a f i e l d c a ll e d a pitch, 100 meters long and 69 meters wide.The match begins with a kickoff and the ball is carried, S�� , kicked,or passed backwards in g � �� order to reach the in-goal area or Z.7 b,�� the end zone.As far as safery equip- � �� ,� � ° �� . �._� �nent,only a mouth guard is � �� required yet additional pads may be ° worn. 1'he First 40 Years Despite being an international By McKenna Harris �� s sport,the quaint communiry of San ,� Luis Obispo features impressive involvement in the rugby society en most people think of rugby, ,, . , , ; , _, , , ,,.. ;_ , ___,� :_. with the San Luis Obispo Rugby beer drinking,bruises and broken (ivitlr I�nll)lets{iis o��potie�:t kiioiv 1ie iriear�s birsiraess Football Club.The SLORFC was origi- bones usually come to mind.Big nally founded in 1966 by Dave Sturges, men,a little rough around the edges,shove Don Sturges,A1 Coehlo and Lee each other around in an organized brawl and Overbeck and was originally part of call it a sport.However,rugby is often mis- =y��, California Polytechnic University's understood.It can be a family oriented i� ��.� chartered clubs.It was not until sport,a congregation that brings people 1975 that SLORFC separated from closer together. Cal Poly and became an independ- Rugby,the second most popular sport in �� - ent club consisting only of 18 play- the world,was invented in 1823 durin a � `� • � � � ers. game of soccer in Rugby England.A 16-year- ,.,, � �� '� �� '�i��` Over the last 30 years,the club old student named William Webb Ellis picked `i`"� has grown immensely and compet- up the ball and ran with it,thus establishing , < � � ��` " —�`' ed in several tournaments,earning an everlasting,worldwide phenomenon. �M�,E��, ��`�`�'�'� ' °''��'�°��- � `,'� � �� many prestigious honors.SLORFC The official rules and regulations were ` ` � has placed first in Santa Barbara, published in 1845,and in 1871,the English Alabama,Arizona,Palo Alto,and "�'``� Huntington Beach and in 2003 fin- RE-E LE C T S ETTLE ished with a 10-0 record.The team's success enables them to compete in Division 2 of the Southern California Rugby Football Union.Perhaps their most popular T O C I TY C O UN C I L �nction of the SLORFC is the Tri-Tip Sevens Tournament.On September 9,2006,SLO Rugby kicked off its 21st annual Tri-Tip Sevens Tournament at Damon Garcia Sports • EIIC�OT'SeC� by pO11Ce aI1C� �,`� �� Complex with the help of local sponsors. F�i� � �� fire associations, The `� �� Tribune and the Sierra Club ° �� ' ' ` `' ' •'' _ . + � � � ��` �� ,^ � �s ��e � � � • Supporter of genaral plan �` ' � ` ¢ = �; ��— ._� � o growth management '�' �� .. ' • Neighborhood �� Shrimp Fettuccine ' � ,;.'� � Served in a white eream sauee with � pTeSerVat1011 �� mixed aegeta6tes. 511.95 v • Budgetary accountability �ry Try one of our Bur�ers Swiss, Bacon, Garden or B eu � • Traffic reduction, road with fries and s(aw. .ST.95 � maintenance Casual Atmosphere — Serious Food I . � o Now serving as Vice Mayor, Member of Airport Land Use , � Commission, Local Agency Formation Commission, League of Cities OPEN 11:30 M-F Lunch&Dinner 7 da}s a week � � Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee. Professor s ecializin Breakfast served Sat.&Sun.9:00 � p g in F�v s�•Nightly Specials � � public law, finanee, 2riC�plaririlrig. Owners - Scott&1�ana 1►�ilstead . �� . � � � ' ' i www.allensettle.com,E-mail: asettle@calpoly.edu Z Robert Griffin,Treasurer, 1244 Drake Circle,San Luis Obispo,CA 93405 � 1 99�SLL0 ��!I d� 23 �� '�� wo��s�i�auaqaa�aaqwea��nnnnnn """"�� __ � �� . a�isqann ano �isin : �. �� _ . � ' �t � �� On'n k... - , � '° � •.- ;,� - - � „- — - � ' �� ,. �. - �� e -�..:� � . ; . -�� ., ��. � - ` :. : ` -''� ` � . .��. ';;��s�, ` � o siqp sin� u�s � �� d � -�-- �_� ,.; � , � •�S �so� ��u�S �i69 � „� �� ,� >, � �:� -��-�- � - � �.� � � �� ,,� � . �� ; aa6aaquaa.r� a�uuo� ; � ,:- � � . , , y.. � _ � , �� . �� , , ; r �-�. a. ,� =; � ''� � 4< � F � � �:�� yo- � � � �� "� �. � � ..� "t .4� '�"d` .� . ,'�'� � �F# � ' 7►' ' _ � � � � i .. �� :w.. . � , P� e , }�°� �,. .s �m � �..�i Tlie SLO it�a�ieiz's tenrri •�ui `sa�tiaas a�ueansu� Some of 2006's star players include SLORFC Rugby,email slowomen@yahoogroups.com. � S�yaua8 aa�o�dw� President,Lief McKay,Paul Cappellano,Gabe The SLORFC currently practices on Goodman,Kai Beech,Joe Johnson,Trevor Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00- �a�,�aa�G�1� Salman,and Sean Leamy. 8:00 p.m.at the Damon Garcia Sports The San Luis Obispo Rugby Football Club is Complex.For recruitment or information, ��U�iM �aa� a n o�C u o p u�� much more than a sports team.It is a melting look for the SLORFC booth at the San Luis SSaJO�IC� pot for anyone and everyone who has a pas- Obispo farmers'market or log on to ay.� y6no�y.� noFi s��nM • sion for the game whether it be business own- slarugby.com or call the hotline at(805)786- SUOI�Sal1b ers,college students,parents,grandparents, 6860. or professionals."Rugby is a way of life,"said Although the rough and tough sport of JI'iOf1 //t� JaMSUt/ • Terry Conner,a chairman who played with rugby may have a questionable reputation, 110�'1 JO,� SS/�IOM SLORFC for over 25 years.They are active the San Luis Obispo Rugby Football Club �n%� a6n�ano� pu�j • members of the community,volunteering for disproves it by demonstrating camaraderie, '''��,aM 'a�u�a n s u i d n oa� things like the SLO Triathlon,the leadership,and communiry involvement. a 0 ��n p I n I p U I S,�i a a u�a uM Thanksgiving Turkey Run,the Stone Soup They have established a lasting residence on • • Festival,and the Grover Beach Dune Run. the central coast with their embodiment of �'"°' "' "�"�;''"" ' I"�!I�`'�'! i '� '`i�Pl'�i" With rugby being an international sensation, dedication and tradition along with their � � cultural diversity is often brought to the cen- undeniable sense of humor. � ' tral coast."San Luis Obispo is known in the rugby community and people want to come � r � � here.We've hosted players from Argentina, Australia,New Zealand,England,and many �� • . more,"stated Conner."We have traveled to England,and have been all over the East � � � Coast.Rugby gives us a chance to experience �i ' � O one another's culture and way of life." Contrary to common belief,youth and r � � � � women's rugby is becoming very popular as � well. The San Luis Obispo Youth Rugby pro- � • • i '' ' " '' ' • � gram provides children ages 8-18 with an ,�:�� , . ; ��"�� opportuniry to participate in this fun sport, ` �� ; `, as well as teaching them such essential prin- � ' � � � � ciples as sportsmanship and alliance.For �'' ' more information on Youth Rugby,contact � •� a Gary Nichols at(805)476-2620.Women's � � � • � � rugby,the fastest growing female sport in the -_� country,has also found a home on the cen- � • 0 tral coast.They have 20-30 players,and they C are always looking for new recruits.Practice � for the women's team is Tuesday and � � ' � � Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.and optionally � on Fridays at 11:30.They also meet Mondays 0 � 1 . 1 � o and Wednesdays to condition in small l o groups.For more information on Women's '� � 24 into the trunk,a stroll through the Henry �mm l� ., Miller Memorial Library just up the road - ��'-�.,, . inspired the purchase of A Wild Coast •.. � � and Lonely,a history of the area written _ � by a woman-Rosalind Sharpe Wall- A W�nter �a` t�; '�� who'd been born and raised in Bi Sur �. �� , g Weekend � � R � �~�� ' before Highway One was built.I tookit F'� '� everywhere with me,even on the trails, � '� pausing to rest and read along the way. � �}� � • • ��.`�", - �� , Deetjen's Restaurant,with its hearty �n B� Sur �� . � � �� , �.�� ,�� breal�asts and cozy,fireside dinners,is � , .. � � `� he local favorite.After my first breakfast By Susan Stewart c � �;�� -here-French Toast stuffed with � °� �` �i !3lackberries and Grand Marnier cream `• ` ��„�.�:� ��,�� ' �� .�: cheese-I saw no reason to eat anywhere Perhaps because of its breath- -�'�r, �� else. taking beauty,perhaps �"`" Right after breakfast,I sought out � because of its sparse popula- r1 e°ic��r�of the Big Sirr�(.'on_�t f1 _ Pfeiffer Beach where I'd heard about the tion,perhaps because it is situated door-shaped hole that nature has carved at the edge of the world-the rugged stretch of central California coast in the monolith rock formations in the surf."It's like a doorway to the known as Big Sur has always felt like another planet to me.Ironically,it soul,"said a friend.And as the sun warmed my face,I sat on the beach is also the place where I feel the most grounded,the most connected- and watched the waves pound against the opening,thrash their way to myself,and to the earth. through...then quietly recede,gathering strength. In January,I spent three days walking the trails,exploring the beach- The winter weather in Big Sur was chilly in the early mornings and es,and reading the history of"el sur grande,"as some early settlers after dark,but was mild and windless-even downright warm-during called it.Driving away on a dark and cool Monday morning,I marveled the day.The summer tourists do not arrive for at least another four at its restorative power,and wondered what elements had conspired to months,making mid-January an ideal time of year to visit. create it. I spent part of the waning afternoon at The Phoenix,the gift shop at I had arrived on Friday morning at Deetjen's Big Sur Inn,where a Nepenthe,where in 1944,Orson Welles and his then-wife Rita rustic but cozy cottage provided the perfect home base.With no Hayworth bought a log cabin as a refuge from the pressures of phones,no fases,no radiq and no television allowed,all distractions Hollywood.Today the property is the site of a restaurant and bar with were removed.Good books and great food were all the amenities I stunning views,and the shop below through which I browsed.Offering needed.Though I had thrown a half dozen books from my own library everything from hand-made sequined dresses to imported chocolate, The Phoenix is fun to explore. Out on the Tanbark Trail the following morning,my footfalls echoed �� : � �� beneath me through a deep carpet of pine needles.This six-mile loop �� -� • is a fairyland of towering redwoods,lacy moss,persimmon-colored � mushrooms,and a rushing creek that falls over the land in such a lovely way it made my eyes water.The trail climbs and switches back � and forth,gifting hikers with rare glimpses of the Pacific Ocean and cresting near the famous"Tin House." �� ` �� ` Now in rusty ruins,this home was built by Lathrop Brown(an offi- �y+ � �k v cial in the U.S.State Department during FDR's presidency)from the �'�'�� ` TO �. tin shells of two gas stations.Locals say that Mr.Brown,who felt he � �' y 1 had made good use of materials that would otherwise have been wast- O� V ed,did not bank on the eery creaking sounds as the heated tin cooled ' off every night.Mrs.Brown spent one night there,never to return. Q � � � � The downhill climb from this ridgetop landmark begins with spec- _ � �a tacular views of the endless sparkling sea 2,000 feet below,and the � tiny ribbon of Highway One snaking alongside it. � �� c� Pulling an apple or some trail mix from a small backpack,I stopped � � Ov �a� often to read from Wall's A Wild Coast and Lonely,whose pages were � �� filled with first-person accounts of how it was before Highway One � p 5 was built.Out there in the dense forests,deep canyons,and rugged � � �O � overlooks,it was a short and effortless leap to the past-where pioneer U � W�� families feuded,wily widows survived on their courage and ingenuity; � � and one lone doctor ministered to the sick and injured on horseback. "� � � �,, On the third day,I saw McWay Falls,the only waterfall on the � � California coast that empties direcdy into the sea.Across the highway, � �� a five-hour hike on the Ewoldsen Trail is part of the Julia Pfeiffer Burns o 'exd�'0 p6 omot�on. S State Park.Maintaining a steady ascent out of the can on,the well- � ��1�c��jre5��03 er o44er or p tOMS t�y marked trail crosses creeks deep in the redwood forest,then rises up � ^o�good`N`th°ny � 5q�-289b through sunny oaks and chaparral scrub.Mustard-yellow chantrelle ,� co�p°" a St,.5� mushrooms bloomed out of fallen tree trunks along the way...and � �ej,t1ig� showed up in the excellent wild mushroom soup I had that evening at � Deetjen's. OIn 1961,The Big Sur Master Plan was adopted by Monterey Counry, Z said to be the first of its kind for the protection of scenic values. �� +l��.> . ,�---�r:+ae� h �. �� a � � � ' �� < �` -� '-� �._ meet the mighty Pacific tiad been a feast for 25 �`�� " � e. t� �i� all of my senses.And the silent solitude had ,�� y� ,�+. 3' brought welcome respite from a noisy world '`rv : � .- � a �_ ��;,� �� x: � � --"`" � that moves too fast.But the mystique that is � - - � Big Sur remained. � And then I remembered the words of John � ;�� Sawhill,former president and chief executive '` � officer forThe Nature Conservancy:°In the ,,�� $-3� � � end,our sociery will be defined not only by ��;�,. `;, s.%� � �' ` what we create,but also by what we refuse to ` �` � ' � destroy." �� ..�; � � � � .� � " Perhaps that's what moved me most.At a . s. . �� . �:.: " 4� - --��_ y �'-�<�,� � ,. � ,, � �� . time when the natural world is in such grave 3 ,;, s. = �`` �`' ; � "F� danger from the selfish advances of humans,I � ` ' �� f� ,�� jq�'., �il ..�+��a _� " �:,. - ' �' �` ��f^�"� felt deeply grateful that three hours away ��' � �� `�✓�� from where I live,there is a place where � �?or,�ri�n Trrr?)�rark Trnil ;,',r'1)o�r��tat�"rtt Y/� jp��r�i�c�rrcir Sawhill's message has been heard. y � � � � . � `_-�, ,'` � i��° _ a �. , ,. �� - � ,�� - qq�� a �� ,�� g3Y! ,.BdM*R,�'� �y �.� V,� , ��'�� w.%P'PVA�y �iR : - . w .a k s� : '9& , f �` a' �°M Y.i� �� ''� ri�� ..,. M. �- u ��. :� :� � �� r h � choose � � y �. � � . .. �.� _ _ : __ � �. __ .� , . � . __ � s �� _,� .�-� �.� , ��ench Hos ltal ` _�_ 1� �� . ��_�� . �� ,�� Though this plan has made it next to impos- ��dl�(.L L �G! G�� s sible for the average person to live in Big Sur, ��`�' it has also defended one of the most beautiful � ' �; .; places on earth from the onslaught of devel- �' opers.On my last night in Big Sur,I gave « � .=��°�: '� ``� those planners a sigh of thanks and slowly I am th�illed to be back ten�ling � inhaled one last lungful of ocean and forest to my ga�den afte� recently on my stroll back to the cottage. The soft black night slowly gave way to a unde�going hea�t bypass sccrge�y at rosy dawn as I drove down Highway One Freneh Hos ltlrl towards home—calm,contented,restored. p � The majesty of the ancient redwoods as they The ca�e I received, the � ��,I,� compassionate staff and m�g�od ; health today is why I choQse Freneh � (,� ) � (�� '�,� (� Hospital Medical Centei: " � ��/��- Elinore Dieferaderfer .�.�� °�,,: � ��.� �� O 83 years young �� "= C� � � �� o Mother,Grandmother, ,,_.� � ` �� '� Greatgrandmother �� ' ,�, � `� �� - # r �fi -��. `� �,. r :�� u:ac'2�- ,�,�.�. �\'�1 L — �� `� "� � � �� ' +� 'A� � _ . <� � i� � � . , , - � ,. - �__� � . = -� � . . , , � _ z> f' '" �� _ • Comprehensi�e Car�i�t� C�re z . _ � Frank DuFault,htission Real Estate � � `Gardiova�cular Sur��r � � � �r�n�►�H��r�i1�' � "Christine has voted for more � ` �~� �.� :° ,/��+� �• _ �Ttclical Center than 400 new housing units. ' �+a� ��, ��a�0+� '�� +M► �' '� � (;�� She is an advocate for slow, �� well�lanned growth." N � � , � # � � i p Paid palieci adverear�g Paid kr by R+t6eiland hr M>�orTressarcr, • Q Ctuisfine Mulhalland PO Gos 15026 San Lois 06ispo,CA 93JP6 �. � _„� � _ � 26 � mmLllll� � _ �' � a � :�`<.. , • �`� F��# �� - �.�. �,� SLO Sv�nm Club: - � :�i ��g -�► `�tt�a�r '-� � � t r,�,,,�„r,� -��, •_ � , 50 Years � Go�ng � �;�r'.' - �� 3 ". � , . , � >,. � ��?, Strong �. � �� 3 :�.., �; �� :� � ��a� _ ��. Ger►erations of Swimmers 7t�rive in SLO � .�� " �° ^ � � =� � By Lyrane Latronica � � � ..��,�.��.� or more than 50 years,the San Luis '� �_...,.�: F Obispo Swim Club-also known as the �;F ' u.�.r Seahawks-has been providing out- � ; standing swim instruction and an authentic �� -� `�� SWllll t2di11 eXp2CleriCe t0 t�l0US3riCIS Of IOCaI �fYttt�}'L't .....,_�..,,.�,,, �eli(lr�'i 1"vti!Ctiitf SO/1 CAiPi'SO7t kids.The team provides positive coaching, focused workouts,a supportive team environ- carrying on the Seahawks tradition in our Julie is a passionate swim advocate. ment and a well-rounded peer group for kids community. "Swimming is something kids can do for the of all ages and abilities. THE PETERSON FAMILY rest of their life.It's also a sport that gives kids Local parents credit the Seahawks with San Luis Obispo resident Julie Peterson has a lot of confidence.°she said.°Swimming helping to teach their children important life been swimming since she was siY."I started requires desire,dedication,determination and skills such as discipline,goal setting,motiva- swimming initially because my mother made discipline.It teaches you how to work really tion and plain,old-fashioned hard work.The me-she insisted I learn because she never hard at something.It is very rewarding to see Club has also been instrumental in instilling a did!° my chIldren swim and continue the Seahawks love of fitness and athletics for literally thou- Julie swam competitively for 13 years and tradition." sands of Central Coast kids-an important was a Seahawks coach for five years.Now,she THE TROUT FAMILY part of fighting today's issues with childhood and her husband Ernie both participate in the San Luis Obispo mom Hillary Trout was a obesity and the health problems that can Seahawks Masters program and her three chil- Seahawk in the mid 1980s and enjoyed the result. dren-Russell, 15;Alan, 13 and Adelynn,7-all experience immensely,she said.Hillary even Here's a look at some local families who are swim on the Seahawks team. swam with Jeff Powers,the SLO swimmer who Senior Homeowners: Unlock the capital hidden away in your home with a SM ' BE � NEFIT � o . � ?, � � ,� �. � Augment your income without affecting Sociai Security � �. �r.�''� �� ;. �� • No need to repay your loan for as long as you five there U � Federally insured and safe! 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These days,Hillary's 9-year-old son Emerson is a Seahawk,and is °The Seahawks offered so much more than just swimming instruc- having a lot of fun."He enjoys the water and loves swimming,"said tion,°said Beverly."Being part of the Seahawks was really like being Hillary.°It's nice that swimming is an individual sport and so kids don't part of an extended family."Swim meets were one of the highlights,she feel like they get lost on a team.It's a very healthy environment for a said,because the family got the chance to travel all over the state and kid." usually made a family weekend out of it."Meets were always a fun fam- THE JOHNSON FAMILY ily time as well as a great way to get to know other families." After moving to California in 1986,Beverly and Chris Johnson decid- JOIN THE FUN! ed the one sport they really wanted their kids to learn was swimming. The San Luis Obispo Swim Club provides competitive and fitness "My husband and I both grew up on the East Coast,so the only swim programs for kids ages 5 through high school.Older swimmers of swimming we did was in the Atlantic Ocean,°said Beverly in a recent all abilities are encouraged to join the Seahawks Masters prograni, interview`But after we moved to California,we felt swimming was a which meets daily,at Sinsheimer Pool. great sport for our kids to learn,so we made sure they took swim les- For more information,the practice schedule,photos of team mem- sons when they were young.They enjoyed swimming lessons so much bers and a list of upcoming meets,including the Gobbler Meet Nov. 17- that later on,they both wanted to join the Seahawks teai.�." 19 at Sinsheimer Pool,visit the website at wwwsloswimclub.org. 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Busfness �nsurance - m - ro �r°� �0 The Five Wishes Document will spell out 14 � �,��y �.,�°c�c` your own wishes, not someone else's � �m'b �p'��mc0 . �� Join Hospice Partners at a community Q - - >>M cA�L forum on an effective way to communicate Z ' INSURRNCE � a��S�S ,,,�e ---_.y ouur End-of-Life wishes O t��taxp� `�a ya St`nsnrs � �5`� *��°a �� d, '44�, WHEN: Wednesday, November 8th � � � 3 ° � ��` 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. � Estate �5�`0 ,�° �O1m a Ad '0�a, �� o �, ys s U a��''c }UaQ � �et�rement �'�'HERE: SLO City / County Library � � 995 Palm, San Luis Obispo .� � • g � �.�� Practical information • Forms will be available o JIM GALL � ��-�� To register for this free forum call (805) 782-8608 (V I N 5 U R A N C E . � 1o2s Palm street,su(te 216 �O� �� San Luls Oblspo,CA 93401 � o� tel. (8051545-7871 � �� e-mafl:]impgalM�yahoo.com ` � � ''-�P THE GENTRAL COAST few fingers,launched a series of homemade We loved it.So did the kids, 29 missiles with a smoky bang!!that had almost Even the town's Huck Finn,a young raga- � "�• every kid under five howling or holding their muffin who was the rocket-launcher's appren- ? hands over their ears. tice and the son of the local streetsweeper, , _;.... He only stopped when the horse-races had the time of his life.After four days and � :� down a narrow street began.These events nights of festivity,parades,floats,food,fire- brought out the most magnificent horseflesh, works,flowers and confetti being scattered to ridden by youngsters ten and up,the object the winds,he wandered along Turre's streets, &`` ,' being to catch one of the brilliant ribbons picking up the great shiny coils of tickertape _. , hanging above the street. and ribbon that had been thrown.Instead of �; In true Spanish non-linear style,there did- putting them into the trash,he piled them , _..�..� _� n't seem to be any beginning or finish to these onto his own head and,singing lustily and � races,nor was it really a competition-more marching to his own drum in the way that like every kid in the area getting to show off only Spaniards can,he made a parade of his � = r�x and be insanely cheered by all the Turrians. very own. �_ - �� -� y„� �' Privacy,pool,and greatB&B digs. � �� ,� ,�_�.. stars.Entering its main gate on the curvy two-laner between Mojacar and Turre,we - � encountered a plush,private world with just � two lodgings.Unlike most B&Bs,these digs '�'�� were small apartments,offering separate entrances and two-room facilities with tons of amenities,from refrigerators to television � , • with video players. But it was the huge pool and its adjacent sunroom-pool-house/bar/eating areas that p e o p l e Yo u Tru st won us over-one of the nicest we've seen an y where in S pain.Mornin g breakfasts were cooked to order,prepared by the enthusiastic owners,who also make picnic baskets for E n d o rs e A n d rew C a rte r guests who fancy all-day beach excursions. Staying just outside Turre turned out to be a blessing.Spanish festivals,you see,are all aboutnoise.Decibels.Explosions,preferably • SLO Police Officers Association. accompanied by girlish squealing.Fiestas are requiredbylawtohavenumerousridesand � SLO Firefighters Association. win-an-ugly-dollboothsandchorizo-on-a- • The Tribune — 2002, 2004 & 2006. stick stands,all of them blaring music and come-ons at hideous volume. This part of Spain takes its festivals seri- ously.Even minute places like Turre throw Q u a I i f i cat i o n s � annual bashes for their patron saints and hold other traditional celebrations to honor � long-ago events,like the clashes between • M e m be r, S a n L u i s O b i s po P I a n n i n g Moors and Christians. p Once again,we lucked into a local celebra- CO I�I�I SS I O C�. � tion,this one with more religious feeling � than�e one at Mo;a�ar.on the�lrst day of • M e m b e r, C h a m b e r of C o m m e rce � thefiesta,apr°�ess'°ns'°"''yt°°kf°rm,'ed Economic Develo ment Committee. � by a stair-step series of young queens and � �ngs,allofthemgroomedtoadegree . Past board member, Residents for Quality Z unheard-of in our country.Kindergartener to � teen,all the girls were tremulous and beauti- N e I g h bO rh OOd S CX WO rkf O rCe H O U S I(1 g • ful as rosebuds,all of the boys busy practic- Z ing their lip-curling Jimmy Dean noncha- CO a I I lI O C�. � lance.As we followed,the procession eventu- C � ally led to Turre's San Francisco chapel, � where the villagers laid dozens of rose bou- �ote C a rte r f o r C o u n c i I � quets. � � After that serene interval,demonic fun N ruled.The town's official rocket scientist,a Paid Political Advertisement, Carter for Council o jolly fellow,clearly stone-deaf and missing a � 30 connotes one who holds the assets of a community"in trust,"as well as ��mmu�� a person who can be trusted to be fair and non-partisan.Candidates for school district Trustees do not run with political party designations. So the first role of a Board member is to be responsible for the assets of OurS��'S the District,both fiscal and human.Board members are legally respon- " sible to oversee the fiscal affairs of the District so that tas dollars are JGi��n 1�J1,Q1 effectively allocated.Of course,Boards delegate the daIly management �. �� of the District to the staff,but they are ultimately accountable to the School Boards voters.Board members have an unspoken contract with the voters of a community to act as the Trustees for the community's interests and the � By Dr.Julian Crocker best interests of students. '�' County Superintendent A second role for the Board is to serve as the employer for all person- Of SCyLOOIS nel employed by the district.As such,the Board approves hiring,pro- motions,changes in assignments,separations including dismissals, and disciplinary action for both the credentialed and non-credentialed On the November 7th ballot,there will be a total of 57 candidates staff of the district.In its employment role,the Board also is the ulti- running for 39 seats on local Governing Boards(School Boards) mate management authority for collective bargaining with all employ- for the 10 school districts in the county and Cuesta Communi ty ees of the district.Man y hours are often s pent b y the Board an d m a n- College.Some of the elections are not contested,while others have sev- agement staff in both planning and conducting the collective bargain- eral candidates running for the same seat.Service on a local school dis- ing process.The power of the Board is corporate in nature in that trict Governing Board is an important responsibiliry and it is a uniquely authority can only be exercised when acting as a total Board.Individual American institution.In most other countries,the governance of public Board members have no authority to act on their own during the bar- schools is a national function carried out by a national Ministry or gaining process or at other times. Department of Education.The idea of a decentralized system of public A third role of a Board member is that of policy maker.In this role, school governance with local citizens being responsible is considered the Board determines the direction and vision for the district and highly unusual.Historically,our citizens have placed a high value on enacts appropriate policies to implement that direction.Board mem- local control of their schools.Even with the recent growth of both state bers do not do the day-to-day work of the district,but they do give gen- and federal influence,communities still look to their local boards to eral direction to the staff through the Superintendent.Boards set policy guide their schools and make decisions for their children. in several ways including adoption of formal policies and regulations; What does a School Board member do? What is their role?Actually, adopting the annual budget that is a statement of priorities;establish- the term"School Board Member"is not the legal title of the job, ing a strategic plan for the district and setting goals for the although it is commonly used.In California,state law describes this Superintendent.Someone once said,"The Board lays the track,but position as a Governing Board member,or Trustee.The term"Trustee" does not drive the train." A fourth role of a Board member is to be an advocate for the district and the needs of all children in the community.Board members always need to be open to hearing from parents and others about L I N D A M O O D—B E L L problems and act to address them.However,Board members funda- I.eameng Centers • � mentally should be supporting the district and working to improve its performance.Part of the role of advocate can mean encouraging par- ents to become involved with the schools,as well as representing the CREATING THE needs of the district with federal and state legislators. � Being an effective Trustee for a school district is not an easy job.It � M�IC OF takes work,dedication,and a willingness to listen and be patient.A � Board member must always keep the best interests of students as the main consideration in making decisions.These are skills that take i time to develop,but they will lead to a rewarding experience for indi- � vidual Board members and hopefully improved student achievement � Q for the district.I congratulate all of the candidates who have shown i Z FOR YOUR CHII,D! the courage to run for this important joh i � � o � � ,), Parents,edHcators,and profusionals are inveted '� w ja+n us at our complimartary Fall Events � � � 1 � cart r�y f�,a��a ro nsvn. � � �� ilj�� H ' O � M • E � U '� ,��'�� CARE - GIVER � � �°�� SERVICES � O �t -.:� , � �� "Pr•ofessionizl(y��irlcrqect 1 • � �. 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' By Jesse Sostrin Jesse Sostrin is the CEO of Creative Mediation,a non-profit dispute resolution firm based in San Luis Obispo,CA.!n addition to his career in mediation,Mr. Sostrin provides management consulting and executive coaching services to a wide range of organizations and their leaders.E-mail your questions to him at: Negotiation is a reflection of the dynamic world in which we live jsostrinC�creativemediation.net aiad they may be aruwered in a future column. and it plays a significant role in our day-to-day lives.If we look at the world as a melting pot where differing needs,perspec- tives and desires constantly crash into each other,then negotiation- �,� ]�/( ° in some form or another-is the primary process of addressing these �` �� `�� '��°"�'°�� r�� r Y�u differences.A child's bedtime or curfew,what movie the group will � see,where the family will take a vacation,and how a business strategy �`I �` ,�''� � will be designed and implemented are just a few simple examples of the everyday negotiation that we do. �'��',�� ► i Considering the fact that we are all negotiators all of the time,why •�:- ' `"�'��'� � ' isn't there more attention paid to the knowledge and skill required to ' , � �� ' `;�; do it well?I am often asked for insights on successful negotiation and '. '��^, in response to those requests,this column features a summary of the �' guiding ideas that have helped me in my personal and professional �� t ,� negotiations. Negotiate Interests-Our interests e�lain the underlying reasons why we want things.Rather than trying to negotiate hard and immo- �: bile positions(i.e."Your curfew is going to be 10:00 p.m.P'),discuss � interests which can often be met in multiple ways(i.e."I'm concemed that you will not get enough rest in order to be productive at school � and soccer,so a 10:00 p.m.bedtime seems as if it would give you ! 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The Wasted � Cuesta College Emer�tus , Pf'Ogf"d111 — Writing Bits and Pieces By Rory Gallegos ; � The writing that appenrs in this space is the work of students � enrolled in Writing Bits arcd Pieces of Personal History(emcoll 401). T A Tmter hits hard in Alaska with little light and lots of cold.My � The class,taicght by Diane Halsted,is one of many offerings of the V\/ partner Billy and I left the lot at 11 p.m.and wheeled the Gray 1 Cuesta College Emeritus College,a program of no fee classes in art, V Ghost down a side street,turning right onto the main boule- nausic,literature,writing,yoga,photography,senior health,and many vard.A sturdy van with a good heater,the Ghost carried two patients � other subjects,directed at those over 50.For information about classes lying down or six seated upright Though ill-equipped as an ambu- c go to www.Cuesta.edu,click on Quick Links,and choose Emeritus; lance,it was adequate to drive the drunks and homeless to shelter and c email sbrum@cuesta.edu;or call 546-3121. safety. � I'd ridden the rig for three months now and knew the regulars by � �� first name.Most were Alaskan natives,Indians and Eskimos,homeless � EI e�t in these streets of Anchorage and dependent upon social services, t �. � commercial fishing,or the odd pipeline job to turn a buck.They were � ` good people,I thought,but for reasons beyond my grasp,each had � Th e � � left the village and collected here to drink,fight,and sleep outside.For r the life of ine,I could not see the attraction.What made them leave �Q m m Q n ;_�.,,,,,r- home to come here and slowly kill themselves? y Traffic thinned as we made our rounds searching all the familiar y �� ` �=' places.We combed the freight dock at the rail yard,then circled back downtown to check the steamy warm vent covers behind the big t Ca n d i d a te hotels.At the Captain Cook we turned left and rolled down the black- t icy pavement towards 4th Avenue,always on the lookout for a sleeper, someone so drunk he has passed out in the snow at 30 degrees below. � We finished our run,checking doorways,alleys,and the dozen or so Join Us In Supporting Terry Conner dark holes and cubbies that give dry refuge behind a long row of dive c Stephanie Conner Denny Howland Sue Nichols bars downtown.By 2:30 a.m.we had a van full of customers and spent Dotty Conner Ann Martines Gary Nichols the next hour shuttling them to sheiters,rehab,hospital,or jail. e Wes(onner George Mariines Marjory Johnson By 4 a.m.our coach had emptied.The bars had closed,and those f Mike Conner Carrie Lee Richard Johnson Who had bedded down for the night were out of sight if not out of v Christy Conner Mike Lee Adele Frey harm's way.We failed to turn up anyone until we passed 4th and E t Chris(onner ludy Zwarg Woady Frey downtown.There,in the plaza,upright on a steel bench and silhouet- c Grady Canner Nanry Poe Lark(arter ted by window light from Anchorage City Hall,sat the outline of a lone t Gannon Conner Vicki McPartland Stella Jenkins figure.We rolled to the curb and watched for movement.There was a Sharon Conner Whitney Terry Elfrink Siarr Jenkins flurry of dry snow in the air and the figure wore a dusting of white,icy t Roberta Kassak Joan Parker Jimmy Green flakes left undisturbed from hours of sitting idle. e Frank Kassak Larry Ekholm Dr.Lau Tedone "Hey,partner,"Billy called to the dark figure as we picked our way l; Pete Dorn Paul Moerman Arlene Zanchuck across the slick sidewalk.No response.We approached him cautiously, P Karen Colombo Dodie Williams Steve Macie flanking him from each side. � Thom Dimmitt Suzanne Lord Dorothy Harden "Hey there,you O.K.?"I stood surprised when just a couple of f . Milly Lusardi Benson David lord Margaret Hoover Cordova shakes on his shoulder made him slowly lift his head to me. Q Rich Colambo Richard"Dick"Blake Christine Volbrecht "Nate?Nate,what are you doing out here again?" 1 �Z Lori McCormick Karen Corda Adler poroihy Graves Nate Yunak was a regular and tonight he was driving the point Rollie McCormick Linda Logan Betty Pierce home.We had left him on the shelter's doorstep earlier this evening t O Dorothy Kirkpatrick Doreen Case Jo Ann Little � Linda Bishop Henry Case Steve Youn and figured we'd seen the last of him for the night. } � Roger Bishop Hank Moti Karin Block "�at happened?They toss you at the shelter?° 1. � Polly Gammons Helen Zanoli Kurt Block "I'm O.K,"he mumbied.°Thanks,I'm O.K."He dropped his chin to Y Phil Gammans Charles"Boo"Zanoli Mike 0'Dougherty his chest and resumed his slumber. U Becky Robertson Mary Jo Devitt Santa Lucia Chapter,Sierru Club "Nate.Nate!I can't just leave you out here,man.It's way too cold.° r lohn Wallo Emily Cappellano SLO County Builders Exchange No reply.Nate had earned a reputation for being unpredictable. '1 � 6uy Hackman Pnul Cappellano Sober,he was a sociable guy,even likable.Liquor made him ugly and � Evelyn Delmartini Margery Johnson dangerous.More than once our crews had taken blows and wrestled fi � Nate to the pavement,waiting for police to arrive.The next day he g � would flag us down and apologize for his misbehavior.He had been t� o eY�� edgy earlier tonight,but time and weather had calmed his mood. t: N � I spoke to the back of his head. S � Conner For "Nate,listen.We're almost off,a couple of hours or so.Just ride L .� SLO City Council around in the van awhile,warm up.I can't just leave you here." S � No response.I pinched the wide wale of his filthy brown coat � between my two gloved fingers and gave it some gentle tugs.I wanted f p to coax,not prod.I bent down and took a knee on the dry,powder- t: Z Polifiml Ad poid for by Family,Friends and(ommittee to Elect Terry W.Conner to SLO City Council covered concrete. v l,ome on,Nate.I'm getting old and coid boot camp.h was my first time here.Jesus,it And he spoke of how the�var had follo�ved 33 here.Do me a favor and let's go find some was my first time anywhere outside the vil- him home,back ro his village. heat." lage.I was so stupid.Like I saw people put "The Elders,"he shrugged,"they had no A few more tugs caused him to raise his money in a parking meter and had to ask choice but to send me away.I'd get dnink,l'd head.This caused me to stand,alert to his somebody what they were doing.They looked fight,I didn't belong there anymore." next move.He drew a long,deep breath of at me stupid-like.The motel lady finally told Nate turned once more towards the black- frozen air,held it,then blew it into steam.He me about it,she tried to explain it to me.You ness outside the window.He had finished looked my way,looked at the van,put his know,I couldn't see,I...I didn't know how you speaking,having said what he'd meant to say.1 hands on his knees,and pushed himself could buy time.Buy time!From who?" took a moment ro reflect on the months I'd standing.Upright and resolute,he walked Nate spoke to me of killing,of war,of Viet spent scratching my head,judging,trying to himself towards the Ghost. Nam.His Viet Nam.He spoke of prejudice and figure out why people like him do what they Once inside,we settled to face one another racism,and isolation and confusion.He spoke do to themselves.Nate had swmned it up over across the bench seats while Billy cruised the of tight,nervous guts and sweary nights and a few ciry blocks.And now,hcad back,mouth downtown seeking the downtrodden and the tormented sleep.He spoke of fear and death agape,already he was gone,gone far away, dispossessed.Nate ware a true native face, and the horror of warring in a distant land. there,asleep in the Ghost. one picked from his ancestors with high, prominent cheekbones,a tall forehead,and alIriOriC�-Stlap2C1 eyeS CrOWCIeCI b0tW02ri t�le SA�tALI CLASS SfZES � CREDENTFALED TEACHERS � EXCELLENT CURRICUWM two.His black hair fell straight and carelessly across his brow.He looked more alert now � ��< and wore a quiet expression that portrayed � # � no evidence of resentment ' 4 ' "Nate,do you have any permanent home, � � �` �� , �, �� you know,someplace you go back to when �� ` you're not in Anchorage?" � . � � � :��`�' He waved his head from side to side,his �L` �" «� blurry gaze fixed on some nothingness in � ,�„ � - �� the dark.His expression did not change. * �" '�" > � � °� � � �, � ,r , ,. "What about your family,friends in the �� ¢ y �' �, +�r'� �"` � �`� � village?�. � � '��, � . . ",� "Can't go back.°He spoke flatly and to no '" :� � �a� �t � one in particular. _ ' �� "Why not?"Nate turned his face until his ,� � � eyes met mine.He didn't speak,not at first. � '�'�"�r He studied me,measuring me with his eyes, � � �'' �t � � �� , "' weighing whether his story was worth the � ` a� ��' � ��; � �""`�",�y � � telling-or whether I was worth the telling ,� � : �„{ �y of his story.In the end,he wet his lips and � � ^"I� began to speak. � ' � ,� ' � �'�:�� 4 "I turned 18 in 1966 and was drafted.In �� the anny.They sent a plane for me.The gov- �a � � �' ernment.You know,a little bush plane that + . M ,• ,� � �' � . lands almost anywhere.I ended up in Viet � � Nam."Nate surrendered the last sentence �i+ _ - -�` �► �� with a quiet,resigned voice more suited to finish than start a story. � ' �,� "Where were you?I mean,where were aou � � .� � . , ` .. _, < e , � . � �r � living when you were drafted?' � , {r-� C- , � , Nate recalled to me a childhood fishin�; `- ' '; � � ''� the icy waters near Toksook Bay,a quiet �`��j � �1�d�'i''` � � � ' � Yupik village on a rugged stretch of coastline � � � � �� .��;��; O in southwest Alaska.Time moved slowly �� ,� � here where Esldmos still lived off the sea. "��"�`��`' � °You know,in the village we didn't have `C no electricity,no TV.I didn't know nothing 'bout Viet Nam.But,then...there I was." At SLOCS we are passionate about c Nate turned quiet.He shifted his face to building eharacter,teaching a � focus on the blackness beyond the clear • SAN LUIS 0131SP0 biblical worldview,and raising up leaders. Z Small class sizes allow for exceptional � glass window in the sliding door.We sat = CH��S�� SCHC�C�L attention to each studenYs needs and • together in silence while the Ghost glided -,j � 625 Cerro Romauldo Ave. talents.Students flourish,surrounded Z through the grid of downtown avenues and ' San Luis Obis o, CA 93405 by a staff that truly cares for their hearts p snowflakes danced outside in the dark,their ��.��«'�"'��<<�, p and their minds.Come visit and see why C 805.543.1146 � unseen silvery whiteness tumed gold in the SLOCS families are so satisfied. Mid-year � soft glow of each passing streetlamp. enrollments are welcome! � 'A year,"he muttered,turning towards me � � from his blackness."You know,when I left N tj-lg�nllage theV fleW me heTe,to AnChOrage.I yyEEKLY CHAPEL � K-6 NON-DENdMiNATlONAL � FAMILY ENVIRNMENT � ��aited here a couple of days before going to 34 n Saturday December 16 at 8 p.m., ��• � ��'�� mm� ,� O the Cuesta Master Chorale,under ' �` the direction of Dr.Thomas Davies, � ;� � � F � will present°Mozart's Messiah"in the "� � ` ~ M �� Christopher Cohan Center of the �* �� '� � Performing Arts Center. '� � � Messial� Nearly everyone is familiar with � ' Handel's baroque oratorio Messiah or�it least a portion of it. Who hasn't sung��r ��M�.�D��Q heard the°Hallelujah"chorus? It's su>>; everywhere at Christmas and Easter all � ��(��1 over the world.But things have changed a lot since Handel's day.Even the instru- ByV'zcki Ewart ments in the orchestra have changed since Messiah was written. Clarinets,trombones, time. and the piano were unheard of in Handel's Messiah,though,is such a significant work that musicians are not content to leave it°as written,°and some of the�nest composers and arrangers from a variety of musical styles +'- *� have added their interpretations of this time- ��F� '� less classic.Handel himself wrote about 18-20 ��5 �� different versions,suiting the piece to the forces available—both vocal and instrumen- tal.In recent times,Quincy Jones has created SL O A G I N G a"soul"version adding saYophones,a string bass part and a swing/syncopated rhythm.A 1 N S T 1 T U T E few decades ago,Sir Thomas Beecham record- ed a version scored for a 150 piece orchestra, �,. ,�m,.� �,:.: � rt including harps and a glockenspiel. � �``' ` � � T Going back a bit further to about 1788,we �� find that even Mozart put his hand in.At the �` ' �` Combining the latest behest of good friend and supparter Baron `�� `` innova�`ions in anti-aging and Gottfried van Swieten,the young Wolfgang m�`� aesthetic medicine. Amadeus Mozart added his genius to -�:�,: Handel's magnificent work. Baron van Swieten had found favor in the �" ` royal court and traveled extensively as a diplo- � ° .- mat throughout Europe,eventuall�returning �``�� ' �" � to Vienna to assume the post of Prefect of the � �M�� `' � �"�� Imperial Library ofEmperor Joseph II.Upon A'� � his return,he began a campaign to introduce �� °�� ° � � the works of the great baroque composers, '� ` �f� ar �� ,� � �� including Bach and Handel to Viennese socie- � '� "� ry.Since the baroque sryle was considered � i�#` g "dated"byViennese audiences,Mozart was "� commissioned to revise several of Handel's • ``" �� '� r� �s �� oratorios to make them more palatable for the � g E N E A L T H y �N � audiences of the day. S'� �i� Reportedly,van Swieten had his copyists �, �, ' q� � �� write out a skeleton score leaving room under � Q U�,. E the strings and above the vocal parts for addi- �, A T A N Y A� tion of wind instruments.in addition,it was � decided that a German version of the ariginal � libretto would be used.Mozart not only added U • Increased Vitality • Ceilulite Retluction • Bioitlentical Hormones a�lassi��or�nestrat�on co cne Work,buc�so • Improved Libido � Body Sculpting � FDA Approved Needleless reassigned some of the solos and choruses; � however,Mozart had great respect and admi- � • Facial Rejuvenation • BOtOX Mesotherapy ration for Handel's work and left most of the original choral and vocal writing as it was. � Now,in celebration of the 250th anniver- o Philip Borgardt, MD Call 540-5544 for a FREE Consultation sary of 1�tozart's birth,the�uesta Master o Board Diplomat Anti-Aging �nrWw.SLOaging.com Chorale will present his adaptation of y.., Board Certified Internal MediCine Handel's masterpiece in a special perform- a� 628 California Boulevard,Suite f San Luis Obispo ance of"Mozart's Messiah"at 8 p.m.on � '� !n the Califomia Medica!Center December 16 at the San Luis Obispo 1 � Performing Arts Center. To purchase your p ,F��m ' '� ��~� �_� tickets,please call the Performing Arts Center Z at 756-2787 or order online at www.pacslo.org. 35 _ ' �� Book Review " l h t �J l G " � �f �. / � � � -��_�� 4 �randon s Tra�l � By Marvin Sosna �O O 6 VBW Publishing,2006 = 212 pages,paper,$13.95 �� Presented By �� ile most of us have enjoyed the mag- � ��'� mficence of Yosemite Valley,far fewer � have been on top of 14,495'Mt. Nas��C� Whitney or hiked the 212 mile John Muir trail from Yosemite Valley to part ners the top of MtWhimey.Cal Poly Journalism Professor and Morro Bay resident,Marvin Sosna,after having spent 40 summers in the High Sierras knows the area well.His first novel,Brandon's Trail is based on oF THE CENTRAL co.�►s�' his experiences, (but told primarily in the voice of a ten year old,)accu- mulated during the 40 summers Sosna spent in the High Sierra. Thebookbeginswithfifthgrader,Brandon's"MyJournal"relating In the Spirit of this National Memorial Event the opening page of the diary he kept during the trip."Last summer I Hospice Partners of the Central Coast is hiked the whole John Muir Trail with my parents and my little sister." He goes on to write,"I can't believe it myself sometimes,that I walked pleased to host five ceremonies in allthatwayandhelpedmybabysisterwhoisonlythree-years-old,and San Luis Obispo County. she walked part of each day,too,maybe a mile." At a time when many ten-year-olds are glued to computer games, MORRO BAY Brandon's Trail is a book about a boy growing up in Bishop,who,up to The Inn at Morro Ba this point,has spent much of his life hiking,backpacking,skiing,and y learning about nature and all its beauty and awesomeness.At the same Morro Bay State Park time,like many of his peers,he also would like to receive"a super Su nday • December 3 • 6:00 p.m. Gameboy." While Brandon's journal entries are scattered throughout the book, ATASCA D E RO the main narrative covers not only the details of the long,difficult backpacking trip and its successful ending,but gives background on The Carlton Hotel Brandon's parents and grandparents,all avid hikers.It is not clear who 6005 EI Cam i no Rea I is writing that narrative.While it appears to be an omniscient narrator, Monday • December 4 • 6:00 p.m. to me it also sounded very much like Brandon's voice. There are some beautiful descriptive passages.Take for example,the fol�owing: SAN LUIS OBISPO At the top of Muir Pass,the world looks like the moon. First Presbyterian Church Sheets of white granite.Mounds of gray granite.Bands of snaw, but otherwise,it's all rock there and euerywhere.As far as the O{Sa11 LUIS �b15�70 eye roamed,peaks ofrocks. Marsh & Morro During the course of the trip,Brandon,one morning on a scouting Tuesday • December 5 � 6:00 p.m. trip,gets lost and uses skills he had learned from his grandmother. � Later he learns that it is not wise to forge up a steep pass alone.The trip q RROYO G RA N D E � is certainly a maturing experience for him.The reader also gets to see the interaction between Brandon and his parents and little sister. N2W HOpe ChUI"C/7 C As a hiker and one-time backpacker myself and a lover of the Sierras, 900 Oak Park Bou levard � I thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and especially the descriptive Wednesday � December 6 • 6:00 p.m. � passages.However,I think this is a difficult book to know where to � place in a bookstore or library.Since most of it is about an adventure of pASO ROB L ES ` a ten-year-old,should it be with the preteen books or should it be with � C general outdoor and adventure books?Or perhaps there is a place for it City Library Z in boch? 1000 Spri ng Street � by Ingrid Reti Thursday • December 7 • 6:00 p.m. • ommunity groups who would � � �like to schedule an e�ibit or C ��rbrar y display at the San Luis Obispo � �— \ Ciry-CountyLibrarymaycontactthe For more information please � �� SLO library at 781-5125.The library C Q` Q � ,� schedules e�ibits for one month and Ca"� �80J��'V V oU N takes reservations up to one year in � 0 advance. � � __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _.__ _ _ _ 3s Eye On Business s�,� �_�►S o�� O�'VTY ,-�w � 1 � ��'� ��.�� lournal Readers: �� - � �� : Teil Us What You & � . � �� ' �`� Hear �. � � �. Present ��' � � �=�� By Maggie Cox, � � $oiree 2007 u��. B�zrnett Cox&Associates T rave� Show _.. Wine �- .::_ .#�_r. � � � �� Olournalreaders: �pp� S�IC�e Sf10W �' ' � this month I'm using �� my column to ask for Travel Experts �OOf �t"fZ�S ��-�` j.�i��j(1 Your help.You likely know � �, ,��. LJl 1 tJ how interested the Ciry of � � San Luis Obis o is in visi- Y> �^, P Travelers will marve�at the � � tors.Tourism is a very magic of Australia and New �„u_� important part of our local Zealand during the two week ` eConomy,and not just excursion that takes in Mel- because visitors who stay in hotels pay a transient occupant taY that bourne,the Great Barrier , ----�� 4---�.,,,, Reef,cruises,Koala Park,& �''' { contributes to the city's General Fund.Tourists do far more than stay in , � ;��,z - � hotels.They eat in restaurants,shop in our stares,rent cars and buy Sydney.Parks and plenty of �d,�„_.,�.� �;� tickets to theater and dance performances.Think about all the ways nature experiences await in _ New Zealand as the group �; _ � you spend money when you travel-and think of that same behavior visits farms,mountains,for =��,��"`� �� '� �� '��g helping boost San Luis Obispo.That's one of the reasons we love ests and the charming towns �' � ' p -�'' touclsts. of Christchurch and Queenstown.An Aborigina(Cuhural Park,the Little Tourisnt ls a favoTlte indust[y SeCtol in vll'tually every Community in Penguin Parade,and opera house tours round out this vacation. the country.When the cult movie Napoleon Dynamite poked fun at a sleepy backwards town in Idaho,the town stepped up and used the opportunity to attract tourists.They hosted a Napoleon Dynamite ^ Festival that brought in thousands of attendees and was featured on This amazing tour journeys ; ,, � g,� through the sprawling vine � ;� "� s��'��'`�� the Todayshow. yards,rolling hills,and cha � �� ~� Tourism's popularity has also made it increasingly competitive.Big � ,� � �.<�-�.� ming historic cities of the �n �,fi, _ �� budget marketing efforts from Monterey and Santa Barbara target pride of Italy.For eight f�m "`�� £ '�'� � .�_ many of the same people we're trying to attract here.Special packages filled days,travelers will be €;�r�- ��`" and discounts,specialty promotions and other programs are exploding treated to the most interes � '� A � on the Internet,in magazines,on radio,TV,newspapers and in direct ting cities,the best food, +� ��' � I mail. stunning architecture, art ` �` �„i),/�;' � Here's where you come in.The Ciry of San Luis Obispo is updating collections,shopping,wm �"' � � �- �-/' ' � ' er tour/tastin and ex �n � ' �' ��'�� ' � its tourism marketing plan.It's being refined and sharpened to make Y 9 q � �� --�� t-�4 � -� sure we are reaching our audiences with the right messages.And while site accommodations. Rome,,4ss�si, P�sa, �ucca, S�ena, �`orence, and the Pitti Palace are some of the attractions of this trip. • the Ciry undertakes professional research to get to know our visitors, � we also know there's a big part of the visiting public that doesn't stay in z hotels or motels and may not be being surveyed.They stay with you. �� oThey may be friends or family;wedding attendees or Rotary Club One of the most popular trips . . � � members participating in business exchanges.You probably tour them offered,this itinerary of fas- ��;; � around Downtown,Farmers'Market,the Mission.Maybe wine tasting inating cities, history, and -. -- � or a PAC performances.A ride to Montana de Oro or a hike up Bishop's special tours,will keep visit- � 3 a � Peak.Your guests offer comments and observations and that's valuable ors enthralled and entertain- � ��, Q infonnation. ed for the entire week.Mon � ��,; C� The City's Promotional Coordinating Committee is a group of citizen treal,Quebec City,Ottawa, _ � �•�- � ��'� = v volunteers warkin g on c i ry t o u r i s m m a r k e t i ng p r og r a m s.T h ey'd love to Toronto and Niagara Falls � - , '`�,_ � are some of the highlights - "�' ` -- ,� hear what you know from hosting guests.What brings them here?How of this Canadian adventure � �y '�a � long do they stay?What do they like to do?Do they come back repeat- Sho �n lake cruisin en �~ PP� 9- 9, :`,��;,.�r= .- �s-� .� , • edly?Do thep read about us,ask for material,vlsit ouI webslte?What tertainment by Aboriginal drummers and dancers,and visits to breath- p� can we do to get them to visit the central coast more frequently? taking vista points make this a trip to remember. The City's research efforts have tremendous value.What we're hop- � ing to do is flush them out with additional anecdotal information pro- a� vided by SLolotu�iinl readers.�f you'd like to share a viewpoint or a 6PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 st, Z�Of� � comment,please forward it to me at mcoxC�barnettcox.com or leave a 241 Prado Rd., San Luis Obis o � message at 788-4425 and I'll make sure it gets to the PCC members.We ;�'�� F('�EE � ��'i�� j�� 0 appreciate any help and insight you can offer.We want to do every- Ca�� Jann at SI�V@t'aC�O TOUI'S 'Jr4Jr-$40� � thing we can to get folks to"Experience the SLO Life." r��• _ i � • • • � - 11. ,,,; .. , _.. .. ,��s,, . � :_,,: , � , ��. , ,� ;� r . .. .>_ . . � ��. \: �� .; �� , _ ,.:. � � � CV �^ �� Y�± s.. , , � � � � � , �, . .. ,� . ,.,� � � �� . , � ,,, � 3. : _ .� .. . �-�..r�- � �� - �� . : . ./1,� - : �, � � �� , W v� ' + � i � �� '�1 f''r�. : �'�'��L . � O �p��. � ,�I� x ��,•,,�:.. . �k '� l � S . � �� '��I iri', . 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".. ,� �� rv �. i „�-",„ ;� .. .��'i:�: . � n '� �: i r�; � ' - . ....,,.. ..:r., ., , . � � W � 38What ' s Up Around Downtown ? recently attended a California Downtown ; ` how Main Street directors are expected to give their all to an Association conference—a gathering of my col- industry that is, apparently, written off as just another non profit, leagues in Downtown revitalization efforts. � ��"" I can't help but think that her work in overhauling her commer- Besides CDA members, who range from down- _ �:� t cial district was a contributory factor to her demise. As an exam- town directors to city redevelopment folks to con- n ny ple, here's a communique from another comrade in the trenches: sultants, in attendance were a number of embat- "Greetings from the Prairies of Southwest Kansas! I have official- tled veterans, me among them, of the "old" Main Deborah Cash, ly lost my capacity to think of creative banners and taglines for Street days when the California Main Street pro- �MSM, our upcoming Christmas holiday ad campaign and was wonder- gram had vim, vigor and, more importantly state Administrator ing if anyone out there in Main Street Land had some ideas they funding. Pathetically, it's not likely at this point that have used and could bear to part with for this year. I had a the governor will return any cash to our "line item," which is still campaign ready to go until our retailers decided they weren't on the books with a big fat zero next to it. My understanding is going to be open in the evenings (welcome to my world�. I, and that Mr. Schwarzenegger in the early days referred to small busi- the creative center of my dilapidated brain, would be ever so ness as "the backbone of the state's economy," but when it came grateful! Thanks in advance!" time to throw money at the Main Street program, some other part II that being said, this month I'm honored to speak at a of the body must have been first in line. local presentation for the California State Office of Historic hen, sadly, my counterpart at the Main Street program Preservation on the Main Street approach to revitalizing in Richmond California, Ramona Braxton Samuels, 57, downtowns. Fortunately the Main Street approach is a fairly sim- died recently after suffering a heart attack at her desk, ple and effective method so those interested in the concept will I learned of this at my own desk with tremendous empathy, diffi- be happy about that, but I'll also want to point out the approach culty and a few chest pains of my own. I can't say for sure that is dependent on yet another factor: finding those people who her job did her in but when I hear stories from other towns about love their downtown, live and breath their revitalization jobs and "keep on truckin"' despite the odds. Either that or they fall over at On the Cover:Phyllis Madonna and Dave Romero along with Mayors(curren►and iormer)turn ouf for�he Sesquicentennial Celebration held Ociober 11 at Farmers Market. Madonna Inn donated fabulous(and plenty.�)of beautifully decorated rakes for ihe rrowd who rherked oui exhibils,viewed a shor�program complete with a commemora- tive plaque presentation by�he Native Sons and walked away with free balloons,courtesy of the Downtown Association. L-R Mayor Romero,Allen Seitle,Chrisfine Mulholland,Melanie Billi�John Ewan,Ken Sthwartz and Lynn Cooper.(Settle is current touncilmem6er and former mayor,Mulholland and fwan are currenf counrilmembers), / � , � � � �_�_� , � � ° � - �► , �`��` � , , � � , � ��" _ ��y+ ��r� �� : �`�, �,� ��'Y . �P ��< �4 i'� `'`^r►,�"*�..�1 �� '� `-�'- _ �� .�� .� � �_ � _� . . � � � � � � �„ s:��c>c��:��``„� ��, �:. €)I:VI?Vt: f�<)L.?SF. j� � �-� • � ` � ' � , � ��li Z ' i' ��` ,) ,�� ,k. II ..�. a p > � y e:.. ♦�,. .�.,.,, s � . � ... - <.� � }' ' ..� -> ....t � .1 ��w p: '�� . ,,...r..� _ . ��e .e �, �� . � , � � �..� c � � -' ' ��ti$ �:g,- � . J � � �� a � U f i � i � 1 � ^ �: � � . ; � , �� . � �� - � �g�. � � � - � ,.��. . � � � w ��. : s ....�,. � , � � � � � �� 4� � • ,� �p . � � y � x #,E O � __ . a O � d s.s � � ^, � �. � �i i i � �� ! � O �� # �� = � �� ... �..Lai."a�r.i�in.t�ia hiJtcazie.�Ji�ramaa :'�ZW. .,l+ui�'Wnt} � I I I I � I I I .. .. . . �9�t'T11iQ1'@y.'�►@@t -.SAR LU15�1$pQ 805.549.0844-Open Daiiy W h a t ' s U p A r o u n d D o w n t o w n ? 39 their desk. I've heard people say they'd Dough," and see if any of those triggers The Downtown Association, in working like to depart this life "doing what they apply when you're spending on YOUR with the City to address building heights love," but I have a feeling they mean fish- vacation. Not that it would matter to me at and other issues in Downtown, will ing or bowling or hiking the Alps and not least, I love supporting local economies acknowledge the infill trends and support begging for sponsorships or fielding com- wherever I go. projects that promote Smart Growth rather plaints about parking tickets. nother presentation addressed Infill, than sprawl. Dan Burden, keynote speaker, nyway, back to the CDA confer- a concept of using the land already caught our attention when, during a discus- ence, one of my favorite presenta- set aside for development to its sion about smart planning, Smart Growth tions was Barbara Wold's "Why highest capacity and preserving the land and all the latest concepts about down- Tourists Shop," as if you'd think there'd be surrounding our towns, providing an town design he remarked about a very much material on the topic. Turns out, attractive and healthy greenbelt. The successful city design: Key West, Florida. there's a whole psychology to vacation biggest trend we're seeing is a return to We were all surprised to learn that Key shoppers v. your everyday around-town housing in downtowns: people are tired of West, a walkable and attractive tourist shopper such as, it's a stress free time so commuting, spending hours in their cars, mecca was designed by: Pirates! "The best tourists are a little "looser" with their budg- paying huge amounts for gasoline and design comes from common sense," ets, people oRen feel they get a "better contributing to pollution. They're also okay Burden said. "You just have to have a deal"than they would at home, they buy with smaller homes, no yards, closeness to heart, the heart knows what works." So souvenirs and gifts, they spend freely on neighbors and shops; walkability is key. while we mourn our friend in Richmond, their children, they're more susceptible to The return to living in downtowns signals we'll continue to do the work of the impulse purchases and they pay attention the return of businesses serving those resi- heart...around Downtown. to new and attractive surroundings which dents like corner grocery stores, specialty big Downtown Association thank makes them more inclined to spend. The stores such as bakeries and wine shops, you to Bill Hales, Ash Management, point of the presentation was how busi- etc. These infill developments use existing owner of Marti's Bar& Grill, The nesses can tap into this mind set and be infrastructures, locate housing near jobs, Library, Frog and Peach, Bull's Tavern and aware of tourism trends but I thought it transit and shopping and often allow reuse McCarthy's for sponsoring PRIVATE SECU- was interesting just as general knowledge of empty or underutilized parcels that RITY in Downtown for the month of to know "When You Go, You Will Spend would otherwise sit empty or deteriorate. November. CornerStone Real Estate... �� THE HOMETOWN ��P��'IAItI�S�' �� ;� � '� g "�d�d'��x�'",�";yfCd�',� °x'�`gdi G r„�?,F`'v�Y"� �� -, ��,. `r '� N4 ��u �� € �, ��-✓ ��, �� .. ""�' � �=� �� --� ' � November Trunk Show � , . ..� ,� . � � � . � , �� , �� -V . ��._,;. , , i � � ____ _ � O ' ��:t e , _ ,.. . , , «,� .- � - � t� . . 'Y 6+� " . , . 4,b iw:-... . � .. ' _ - �4�` ,�@-'+ O . . '>: .fi' ... �. .. ' � �r. ' ..-� � . �� ! , . .: \�.�,�� a�� More Homes Sold From�This Location �_ , c° Than Any Other In San Luis Obispo! t.�� z • , • I � � ---- i _ z . . _— �� Ricarda � TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! c� • Monterey at Chorro, San Luis Obispo • art jewelry by � 6' • First and Main Streets, Templeton • Riki Schumacher � (805) 543-8500 FAX (805) 545-7500 Saturday, November 25th 11am - 7pm � www.cornerstonerealstate.com 718 Higuera St. � San Luis Obispo • 805-547-0718 � ao New Bus iness News New Location! years ago selling locally pre-owned jewelry. r � .. ,_ � Y — ------ • . -- --,-- Hamilton Estate Jewelry "Moving to the new location gave us the � " � 1 128 Garden Street opportunity to increase our store space to ,• � � 541-2065 three times larger," Hamilton said. "It was � � , " time to modernize as well as move into an : _# �:� ' ,��= For some of the most unique jewelry with earthquake safe building," Hamilton says of ' - ��4; ,� �.. the largest stock between Los Angeles and his move from three doors down where he �. ..�`�- �..�= San Francisco, check out Hamilton Estate formerly shared a space with Garden Street - ' Jewelry says owner Keith Hamilton who Goldsm�ths next door to Linnaea's Cafe. recently relocated to 1 128 Garden Street in Hamilton says he wanted to keep his busi- ` s - Downtown. Hamilton started his business 25 ness on Garden Street because he feels it's � :� a "personal" street where all the merchc-; ' �.:� T are friendly and know each other. "We've all �` �` � " ' , ' been here for years," he said, "it feels like a co-op." Hamilton Estate Jewelry boasts a I , � � � large selection and even antique estate � .. pieces that can't be found in other stores °' ' � locally. Hamilton Estate Jewelry's hours are �.-�: tFY � Tues, Wed and Fri from 10-5:30, Thur and . �. ,:., �:. �- �' � ` � Sat from 10-4 and closed Sun, Mon. � By Scott Sans �� Hi,Sa�m�T'here— r A li ttle e ffart New Member �� g'Qes County Coalition for Local Control - ` pr�s l�n��'ay to No on Measure J y, � � � ��; er�. z jngtlly 848 Monterey Street ecosys�erni 594-8888 : � �� V �` '�` �'"'"�'�`� "' - �� '�" — � The County Coalition for Local Control- �ammy�s �all ancl Winter Tips: No on Measure J opened on with an all vol- �s� unteer-staffed office on August 7 to serve /� Always check your soil moisture before you water the lawn. those who are interested in learning more , 1� Greatly reduce your irrigation until the rainy season begins. �� pbout Measure J or wish to register to vote, ; ►� In the rainy season let Mother Nature water your landscape and � � obtain yard signs or sign up to volunteer. turn your irrigation system off. j Volunteer office manager Kate Kerner said . 5 a few dozen people per day visit the organi- i� 1� When it rains,trash is a major problem in the storm drains— zation's office that will remain open through especially fast food wrappers,cigarette butts and plastics—so be sure November 10. Patrick Kirby is the evening � �� to throw garbage in a proper receptacle. , o ' hours volunteer. Kerner said besides staffing � " N Yard waste should go in your greea waste cantainer,and not be the Monterey Street office, the group is focus- �' blown into the street,and storm drains,which connect to our streams �� ing on events including fundraisers and infor- � lakes and the ocean. � � mational debates. The County Coalition for (,; Sammy Jr ' Local Control is open Mon -Wed 10-8, C� �� 1'Rgm�mber— �� ti�� ,�� Thur 12 - 8, Friday 10-5 and Sat-Sun 10- ..� �� . �� ,� � . tihegolut�on � �' l. For additional information.visit ua � g � +s �� -�.; Yo r wa��r pollut�on' • ' WwW.nomeasurej.org. �R} � A , �. � . tion. • � <' to s�,orm erva ,�, � By Garrett Leighi o Axp water cons � � �� ; � �� 4: �� For more information on �� '� � �` "� Downtown Association N � t-i ' ��s- ,. ., � � R, fle.,,, r r � events, programs and � � � '' ' ' ' ' ' �' � ' �. '\� activities, or to sign up for � � : 1 . 1' � � 1 1 ' I .G� k��k ovr bi-weekly e-newsletter, ` � � �1 1 � 1 � F `` , .,� � visit www.downtownslo.com 41 � � r , �, �' � e 4 . ' � .. . ..'�y - �. . ` . ... �. 4 �-.. Y'�''. . �, �, �', �' g ' Y�...� . • • ,1 Santa Claus is com�ng... � � � � to Downtown! � �� '�� _�� First Bank's Santa's House opens ; �. � iz � � g `� � �'r � �_' � Friday, November 24th...the day after �� ° A�� ' � .°.� - `. � � �� Thanksgiving. Come to Mission Plaza at � �:� rt� �� 10am for Santa's arrival and lots of fun. r � ; � ., s . —.� �w,. • Sq,y ,;,� '" . , - , . �, . ,. ;�" .. ..r ,�.,. � F'4.� r � � r. . �� ,�-. ��F � ti . � � =�� .,.� �: �.� � :: �. � . �� _� � .� � � � � �.� � , r, d ,�„� � � ° �. � �. � ,, �� „�C �� ,�� ' � F� �� a • ., .a. , • �� ,. '� a � <,°�� ' r� y _ . , � t �" � Y ._ � �Y4�.. T*� ��.. . 4 *Reminder* - � � ~ �°�� _ `° cn � No THURSDAY NIGHT , �� .��; ta ��,�� :_ �� o �r _ � Farmers' Market . - — � Thanksgiving week �� '��` � � � .....:. �. �..,-��, . \ � � � For more information or Santa's House hours call � 541-0286 or visit www.downtownslo.com. � . � z , � � � � � - � � � `San Luis Obispo � N Downtow o �Associatic� � � 42 = ` ,�s�ness = = � -- . .s .� _ . _ . . E. . ,� �m_. .. t } �� _,��_ . �� r� . � � � , !.a na � a � � .P r � . � � _ � # � . _ � �. � � �z La e Golf � � � � - �� , � - � �x � . �� E � *. �, �. x . Course - �� i � � ��; ` . . A Diamond in the Rough � 4 � for Seniors(Juniors too) '` � - � � ; � , By Ruth Starr , ,�, � _, , _.. � �,. �j;� . FO R E,someone yells.It could be any golf also well maintained and now that there are Stephenson leased the course and spent sev- course anywhere.But at Laguna Lake power carts available,it makes it more acces- eral months converting it into a nine-hole Golf Course in San Luis Obispo,it could sible to those seniors who are unable to walk executive links.He operated it for about six be one of the many seniors who play there.Of the nine holes but still enjoy playing golf.The years and then the ciry of SLO assumed opera- course it is an all-age golf course from seniors power carts are a recent addition in the last tion of the course with a lease that had an down to the juniors in The First Tee program. few years. option to buy.The quoted price for the 27 Todd Bunte,the manager of the course, In 1964,Roy Skinner who developed much acres was$260,000 which included the course, reports that seniors like to play at Laguna of the area around Laguna Lake,constructed clubhouse and equipment.One can barely because the holes are short,they are easy to an 18-hole pitch and putt course on the pres- buy a home in this area today for that kind of walk,and they get their money's worth as it is ent site.The course was operated for about money-imagine buying an entire golf course the least expensive course in the county.It is nine months and then closed.In 1967,a Mr. of 27 acres! Bob Bryn,84,and Rich Zeller,78,are two of the regulars who play with the Men's Club plus a number of other days during the week. JO1Cl HOS�JIC� Pc`�1"trlF',CS Of tlle Cerltrc'1.1 COc`1St The Men's Club meets everyThursdaymom- II`l celebrating November as ing.Both Bob and Rich enjoy the Men's Club and feel it is so successful because for some NATIONAL HOSPI CE MONTH men,it is the only exercise they get pius the camaraderie and the competition.With his If You or a Loved One Need Hospice Care, ready smile,Bob says he has a 5 handicap.He Turn to Hospice Partners Of The Central Coast, has been playing golf for about 60 years and is The Non-Profit, State Licensed, Medicare Certified Hospice still an enthusiastic player. Serving San Luis Obis�o County and Northern Santa Barbara County Rich,in addition to being a fine golfer,is also a gifted wood worker and has created � . , " ``" • most of the wood counters in the Pro Shop at � Laguna.They both love the condition of the j' ,� � course and the outstanding people who work � ' -� j '� there.In fact,several of the employees who • � ��, Q � work in the Pro Shop are seniors. � '' � � . �r � Since it is necessary for Bob to use a power � 4 cart,this has made all the difference in his � � � �� being able to continue playing gol£He also �`� �` likes the fact that it is onl 9 holes,and he is �, i "r.��``� Y +-� - �� -� � able to get home early to care for his ill wife. � P�,��, �r� ,��.-�;. � Piaying 18 would mean being gone most of � p the day and many,like him,just cannot do U The Hospice Y�rtners Tearn that. � Physicians, Nurses, Home Health Aides, Medical Social Workers, Rich states that he likes playing golf with .� Spiritual Counselors,Therapists, Dietitians,Volunteers several of the women too,but that they won't � Bereavement Counselors, Hospice Musicians and Office Support Staff let him win.Rich's face lights up with a large • smile.A few of us saw him hit a 40-foot putt o Call 782-8608 For Inform�tion for a birdie on hole#9 not long ago.He said that his folks introduced him to playing golf N THIS AD SPONSORED BY THE GENEROSITY OF When he WaS 11C1d lri M1riri2SOta.He flISO � � worked as a caddy during those days. There is an active Women's Club that meets � � °� " � �� on Tuesday mornings.Women have the option � ` o�� .� of playing 18 holes or 9 holes.They have a Z �� monthly luncheon where they award prizes for lowest scores each week of the month.One ot the groups of women who play 9 holes regularly are mostly women �� 43 who are over 80. /�(�� QO/^�� /7 Goif is also appealing to generations of families who enjoy playing ` y Q � / �D �D� together.About once a week there is an older father,his two grown sons,and sometimes a grandson who play 9 holes and seem to be a very happy group.Laguna even offers family rates on the weekends for � people with young children to join in play together. „n,:s 1959 The First Tee Program,with Terri Benson,PGA Site Program Director, L , is for juniors from 7 to 17.It has been a huge success world-wide in giv- �QCKef S �l�CL eries ingjuniors education and character development through the game of ,,,;,,R,.,,K„t:,, � golf.The kids participate at their level of experience working their way through a variety of programs to obtain a certification.For each level All x2riCls of�Nindozv Coverin�s this includes knowledge about golf skills,etiquette,and the life skills 544 3 2 2 6 that are important at home,in school,and in the community. � Terri also is the teaching Pro for all levels of adult players at Laguna. FAX(805)544-6288 Laguna Lake Golf Course is host for many tournaments for charitable 3765 5_ Higuera Sc.,S[e. 140• San tuis Obispo.CA 93401 and civic organizations.Included in the tournaments is the use of a large BBQ area with picnic style tables. � w1�SOri Sotheby's OC CO. INTERNATIONAL REALTY No S rin s. � T � � Real Estate ,�+="�' No Air No Water LYNN R. COOPER Hroker A.ccnriate • • Sertior.c Keal/i.clrt�e Sperialisf 669 Pacific Street Suite A �� Office:805-543-7727 � � San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 '� Fax:ROS-543-7838 E-maiL•lynn-slore@charter.net Cell:805-235-0493 No waltin • Website:wwwslore.com Homc:805-544-0673 g NO K1d�lI'1�� STEVE THAYER, �MFT cFP� i �� —� � COUNSELING FOR: �� ,s � ��.^ �WDIVIDUALS ' TEENS � .u�;7 �,} , ' �COUPLES � FAMILIES 1� • ��;�,� �F[NANCIAL ISSUES �� I 805�704�8240 �� WWW.SLOCOUNSELING.COM SLOTHAYERL�CHARTER.NF,T �; LICF.NSEL� �-I��I:I:IAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST#7954 i Becher Design Associates A � ��rl Timothy B. 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H O� �� `�' '� 3.While Hospice costs are cove�redg y Medicare, � � , � Medi-Cal and b most insurance ro rams and � HMOs,the reimbursement to the hospice care Mo nth �p 'i� � �� `� ; provider only partially covers the costs of hospice care. �' � Hospice Partners does not turn away patients who � � , Dying happens on the �:u \��► ,: � � have no coverage or method of paying for hospice last day,every other �_ `� ��'� ; care and services. �d � �_ 4.The expenses of all approved medicines related to day is about living. the life-limiting illness are covered under the Medicare � � � x �� n B Tina McEvo =� x o s p i c e B e n e f i t. Y Y ��, ` � 5.Hospice is not about"giving up"but instead ovember is National Hospice �`��: ,, .: focuses on qualiry of life,making the wishes of the and Palliative Care Month,a �� `"£"` � "� °`"u% ,�,:;o ,,a,, �,;�e �a, ��.p r patient and family caregivers a priority. time when care providers "°`° a ' ""° � y '"` 6.Hospice provides support and caregiving training across the country are working to rr to family members and loved ones in the home. educate people about end-of-life care 7.Bereavement support is available to families after � that is available.More than 1.2 million people were served by the the death of their loved one. nation's hospice programs last year.In our area,over 1,000 patients 8.The most common statement made by families who chose hospice � received care from Hospice Partners of the Central Coast.Yet for every for their loved one is,"we wish we had known about hospice sooner." person that received hospice care,it is estimated that another individ- So,if you find yourself or a loved one at that last stage of life,remem- - ual would have benefited from the services of hospice but didn't get ber,dying happens on the last day,every other day is about living. this compassionate care at the end of their lives. There is a Hospice team to help you through it. There are eight key messages about hospice care that everyone, healthcare professionals and consumers alike,should understand. Tina McEvoy,RN,BSN is the Director of Patient care Services at 1.Hospice is not a place but a special kind of care focusing on relief Hospice Partners of the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo and can be of pain,symptom control,and spiritual and emotional support.Care reached at(805) 782-8608. goes out to the patient and family caregivers. �,,,. I � �� The Real Estate Corner �,,� �.� MlC tLC� �� HE�LAST MINUTE �' e� Collerdn, DDS �,�� FAMILl'S LASER DENT�TRY In most real estate transactions there are a few responsibilities that the sellers - � have to handle before the closing, such as £� making repairs to areas of the home that do not pass � • Your Comfort Is Our First Concern inspection. If termites are discovered, for example, a pest � � e�ermination must be scheduled and accomplished. 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