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Traditions at River Oaks features a beaueiful clubhouse wirh � eaercise room, pool and gourmet kitchen and enjoys close proximitti� co the River Oaks Golf Course. � � o Traditions at River Oaks Z Part of arz award-winning masteY planned community bv � Estrella Associates, Inc. • Models open daily, 10-5 (Sunday, 12-5). `�' 805-226-8737 � � � Homes priced from the upper $400,OOOs. � � www.centexhomes.com � � CENTEX HOMES �` _ N � C[.�7'K>VL COAST I)i ��"1510 � � r z�.� Pricin�effective as of deadline ofpublicarion � d� of quiet,and if they bark,there is al«a}�. 8 a good reason for it. �ople Domestic dogs get too attached to _ ��eople,too dependent on them,but ��R� olves,like friends,have true respect Wa�� tor the people they are with."If I leave, ��,t G��S ��i� t:1ey miss me terribly,"Karyl says,°and � ' .� �.i1en look at me as if asking:'What have `� � I done?!"' � � That's why so many wolves need to � � be rescued."People don't always know ' � `� ho�v to treat them right,"says Karvl, �� ,�' � "people often don't know how to treat a '�', friend right" �d �„�e�•Wl�, Lhihnds P�< " � li� Karyl and her husband Bird got their ■�y.. „� � � first two wolves 13 years ago.Karyl $�r 1VLltGLSj2a DRItOri al�vays liked German Shepherds and usually had more than just one at a time.So when her new German emember the American classic story about the lone wolf,who as Shepherd puppy turned two,she was ready to get him a companion or a cub was picked up by a hunter?The cub stayed with the man two.Except,the companions that Karyl and Bird got were wolf hybrids. until the time came when the wolf matured and had to make a "Papa"Jack-Sun and°Mama"Shasta-Luna were both born in choice whether to continue staying with the man or go back to live in December,but joined the Lammers household from different places. the wild.He chose freedom but never forgot the friend who raised him. "Mama,"a mix of red wolf,German Shepherd and coyote,was flown to And when the hunter's cabin got ransacked and the man murdered, Paso from Oregon;"Papa,"90 percent gray wolf and 10 percent husky, the wolf tracked down those who did it and killed them all. came from Colorado.°Mama,"three weeks old and not even weaned, "That story is so accurate in its description of the soul of the wolves,° was quite content when the Lammers put her into their warm bed.But says Karyl Lammers,who has three wolves of her own."Wolves won't when three weeks later,they tried to do the same with"Papa,°he come to you licking your face or jumping on you,but they are so loyal, balked.°Here is the deal,°Karyl said,"we'll just do it our first night even more loyal than dogs,and they are so devoted to you-they're together,ok?It's how we do bonding here."He accepted that,but never more than just pets.They are true friends."Contrary to what fairy tales again have the Lammers seen their wolves in the house-let alone in tell us,wolves are not aggressive,nor are they guard animals.If some- the bedroom! one takes your stuff,it won't bother a wolf,but he'll protect you if your °They love you and respect you,but they need their space,"Karyl life is in danger-no doubt about it.Generally,wolves are the epitome explains."They know you're the alpha and they come to you for food � • ac oo � __ � ��k a *. � As � �. � } � � • �siti � f = � � £ J � yY �� s '� �;,' .. .'. 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"Wolves should be a symbol of life,really," . ��; � "`~-�. "` � Stress doesn't just Karyl says"they live and let live;don't expect �;�=�"`�� «.��,� happen,Karyl an}rthing,just accept things as they are. � � �� '�"�� believes.Our atti- They're like buddies who have minds of their F � , , [ude,our reactions own.But if you learn to read them,they'll give =�.� ��I � � °� cause it."We're laid- you all the love they have." � � `� back,and it works To learn about rescuing and adopting `� �� - � �� vith the wolves," wolves,go to www.wharwolves.org or haryl says.They www.defenders.org. �:��;' accept her as their `� `_= �*��-'f `� pack leader and often �....�, '.�� -�� n- _ papa Our Mission is Your Satisfaction and companionship,"but they need to be outdoors. �� "Wolves are peaceful animals,"Karyl mar- �� ;« '' ,_�� vels,"and they don't like anybody to upset � c-�r � ,� their peace."They're good people readers, ��.,�'� �� '�� and take instant dislike towards some of ,� them,especially noisy,rambunctious types. � � ' �tw� Karyl and Bird ride Harleys,and their wolves � � ' '. are used to the loud sound of the motorcy- ` ,S �;��i � cles.But the Lammers'visitors quickly learn ' � � _ to quiet down when they come over."Wolves � ��` ��t�„ '� .'" are real lovers,but when they're disturbed ��' ' their looks scare people,"Karyl comments. � i A "We're always home on New Year's Eve or � � ,q the 4th of Jul ,"Ka 1 sa s,because the un �� .��p. Y rY Y g �s� �'� ''h shots terrify the wolves.°I have to ho l d t hem � � t. �" �� 7 . and e�lain to them that some people don't � �� °� � �� have enough wits about them to know that ` � .� such a commotion is disturbing nature." �;�� °� �� Otis,the German Shepherd the Lammers ,� had when the wolves got adopted,had no �� ` � problem with"Mama."But with"Papa," �` � things went wrong.The just-arrived,six- week-old wolf cub stood there,with its fur �� ;��° up,growling at the two-year-old Shepherd."I had to give Otis away,"Karyl admits,"these We work as a team, and not as individuals, two just wouldn't give up fighting for their territory." ensuring that no stone is left unturned! o Karyl and Bird found a great family that was happy to have Otis."We gave him away for free,even though we paid$500 for him," ' y` Maintaining the highest O Karyl explains."It's not about the money. -' (�ual�� Of service and � � . . . .. .... . `� With animals,it should never be about the `� money.They need to be with the right peo- �� ethical standards �� ple.When people come to us asking for cubs, �� , �' I ask them all kinds of questions to make �`�'' . �� in the industry. c �" !v sure they understood who wolves really are," � t • i� �� ' � { Z . s n ;� , u��" �.is �� a �'o:"'."`" �yi m � Karyl says.Some people are taking in wolves #. �,,� _ . �� looking far status or bragging powers.It's not � �� r� • � , � � right.Wolves cannot be chained or caged; � � __ � they cannot be leashed.They're very intelli- �� y ;��s � ' � '� gent and loving animals,and they need to be = .-.--- . ,�, M's�'ON � respected and loved back.Those who don't �� 3 �• � - � � � � �w, � r��A�FsrAr� have time or patience for that kind of a deep � 6' connection,should never bring home a wolf. � Even though quite pampered,the 79$ PGilYYI St1"E2t • San Luis Obispo N Lammers'wolves have been knownto (805) 781-6060 • Fax: (805) 781-6050 • www.missionrealestate.net o snatch an occasional chicken or a cat that � � < �� '�!; � ��`� � `� �` r _ ��. � . g y - ,:�t' .��'.._ ��' �� y� f�.� w - r j�� t f�;1�� i� '' '�. � � � � � �Y.� x.�•Y��• b �� •'� � ��;�� • 4 �� > # T�#� �raf�an � � � �� -.�.� �J � � ��.� � ��,.. • Wan�ior ��_� � � �� q�a rime Weed � ��f� ; i � - � �� : �� as been fascinated with nature since child- � �� ` ' .�-t ng nature a way to get in touch with the y� n life,it was primarily after he moved to Los ,�� •n that passion into working together with �°�� ors to eliminate the invasive non-native � � �'�`�� _ _ �� Forest in Los Osos to a more pristine state. '��Forert �come an active member of the Los �erness Area Preservation(SWAP),he x;� rious wife and I bought a house two doors �� I began to walk out there and enjoy the � ie of the things I noticed was that the place + ,a: �► - ve plants,aggressive,invasive species.It ``� � `�� would do anything because they had been � ,� � ;_� � � . �� t the place was thick with them.So on week �� ° � i go out there and pull weeds and bag them ��` -� �y green waste container.One day,about ,��;�M. � � � �lo,when I was out there working,I heard !" " ��,.,,� �.� ed to help with the boardwalk.Before I knew =�-�e �� , � � � �osition on the Board of Directors.I accept- 3 deeper and deeper since then." �� '�� orn in Albany,NewYork during WWII.His �� _ ��`�:�„ . �n Americans.Pete e�lained,"My father � �`� � ` ;ide of Turkey and escaped during WWI Pete Serafian with Elfin Forest Weecl Warizor�ohuiteers �cring the Armenians.My mother was born in Detroit of immigrant parents and spent most of her childhood in ECIES ofrh�CALIFC7RNIA COAST Canada.My Dad was a tailor.He would take in dry cleaning and do r{+ mending and alterations.He would slave over a hot steam press.He � 1 TH FiM ALL was a hard worker." Pete attended high school in Albany.He remembered that being in � , an immigrant family interested in education resulted in his being'bery -- --- studious,spending a lot of time in studies and things that were aca- ,:�"� �` ' demic."Among other projects he was active with the school newspa- �~`" per. After graduating from high school,Pete,wanting to leave the cold _ ; Albany climate,("Once it was 20°below zero for an entire week") enrolled,with the help of a Navy ROTC scholarship,at Duke Universiry �., �. in Durham,N.C.He majored in Chemistry,graduating with a B.S.Next, � he did a five-year tour of dury in the U.S.Navy."I went into the Nuclear -- � Field through the Navy and became a nuclear engineer.I went back to graduate school at Georgia Tech in Atlanta and got a PhD in Nuclear Engineering." As a youngster in Albany,Pete had been fascinated by cowboy movies showing pictures of the West.He found the West so different and so intriguing that after obtaining his graduate degrees,he decided �� STEVE THAYF,R, LMF�I' CFP` I I �, COUNSELING FOR: �, �INDNIDUALS • TEENS ' �� I �COUPtES � FAMIL[ES � i �FtNANCIAL ISSUES ' �� 805�704.8240 ' WWW.SLOCOUNSELWG.COM I SLOTHAYER@CHARTER.NET LIC[NSED :AIARRIAGE &FAMLLY THERAPIST#7954 he would come out West.His first job was with to native conditions.It was an area that was at TRANS.[met with Pete after he ha�i j�u�,p��n� 11 EXXON"when that company was in the one time totall�-denuded,bare sand because three days pulling Scotch Broom along nuclear business in Eastern Washington near of neighborhood motorcycle races that took Highway 1 right-of-ways in Cambria.For that the Hanford Reservation."He worked on the place before the Elfin Forest became a Nature he uses a weed wrench which looks like a Manhattan Project for several years before Reserve in 1994. bumper jack.It's a way of lifting large shrubs moving to a pair of nuclear plants being built Pete emphasized that the Elfin Forest was a or small trees out of the ground. for the Washington Public Power Supply gateway for him to start learning about native Pete has two children,a son in Lincoln, System(WPPSS).When WPPSS filed for bank- and non-native plants and the problems we Nebraska and a daughter and two grandchil- ruptcy,Pete decided to come south to have in California with non-native species dren in Los Angeles.His hobbies are weeding, California. being introduced and spreading.It's hard for reading,tennis,bicycling and hiking. "So 23 years ago,in 1983,I came to Los him now to drive down a highway without In the future he hopes to"get the Elfin Osos and began to work for PG&E at Diablo shaking his head because he recognizes all the Forest in a condition where we can maintain it Canyon as a Nuclear Engineer.I never regret- non-natives along the road. without a full-time person,like myself,having ted it"Pete worked at Diablo for 16 years, In addition to working in the Elfin Forest, to devote every spare minute,so that I can retiring in 1999.He recalled,"Work for me was Pete spends time as a volunteer for the help some of the other Counry and State Parks interesting at times,but it mostly paid for Counry Agriculture Department and CAL- with weed control." weekends in the mountains." It was after Pete retired that he"began „�, �� reading with a vengeance about California �� ''� � native plants."He cemembered that he had a � mentor who was a graduate student at Cal � �� ' � �1. Poly.In addition to SWAP,Pete became a � � � member of the California Native Plant � ��< ,��".` � ��'�� Society,Invasive Plant Council(CAL-IPC)the �iy I ehoose �', �� ; ; �, Sociery for Environmental Restoration of � �� ,�� . California(SER-CAL)and the San Luis Obispo ��y��ry u��y��f•,r�� , ''� Counry Weed Management Area organized f G 7 G l l �.! G 4�L �a�� under the County Department of Agriculture. ��` Pete is currently both Vice Chair and �ed i ea l Ce n�� A� G Member at Large of SWAP.Soon after he �, �� joined the organization,he learned that the �+�, x ' �� `` �* �� SWAP Conservation program had been inac- �` � ��' �'°� �� tive since the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service � �� ' ��,'�,' .� � indicated that the Morro Shoulderband Snail, ' �� , the Morro Blue ButterIl ,and the Morro � � ° , ° y �,e � � Manzanita,all three endangered species, ;;�� / were on the premises and that pesticides '`� �`� �� could no longer be used to conticol weeds in �� - , : �� `��, � ' � �� ,�s v ��,�t the Elfin Forest. �� ;� � �: In 1999 Pete started organizingWeed '� � � �' '� �� - �a Warriors.It became a monthly task on the ' � first Saturday of each month.From month to ,�� ; �,� ��.` ` � month anywhere from three to 15 volunteers �-� i.,�s •`�` �� '� � ' turn up to work from 9:00 a.m.to noon dig- French Hospital �i :,��_> ! � in and ullin out weeds and non-native Medical Center is ��`�� ; g g P g �k �� g species.No pesticides are used.Pete empha- San Luis Obispo's onry , , , �, sized that new volunteers are welcome to join �' ' �' the group.All you need is to show up.He is not-for-profit �`��. - J� hospital providin9 � �� .�� i � • � hoping that"If we ever catch up in the�.lfin $5 million in free health � Forest,we could start assisting other parks �are and charity care � � � �� and preserves around the county.So far we last year alone. `- , , , � � � ,� � have always found plenry of work to do in the � — Elfin Forest.But we have seen progress.`Vhen COMMUN/TY OUTREACH � -� , . --r I joined SWAP there were invasive weeds PROGRAMS IMCLUDE: �� scattered throughout at least half of the 90 .Providing&serving meals for � � � � � � � � acres and today you would be hard pressed to � People's Kitchen,Prado Day Center � � � � ; � i i � find weeds without having to scour the brush z in the center of the park.Most of our prob- •Providing 250 meals a month to a � lems now are residing around the periphery. San Luis Obispo Meals on Wheels t '� , � . We have been able to push back a lot of prob- . Partnering with American Heart Acs��atic�n � �� U' lem plants,to control them to the point , �� where what used to take us several days of and YMCA for community cardiac ; e � �:.��~� �' �� : �. � labor now takes a fewhours." T��p��, 1los>ii�l��Iediral(:eni�t � ��°�� Asked if the Weed Warriors also do some � ��'�� .'��1'' �� cr ir,�C:I Il�' _ �o planting,Pete explained that in 2001-2002 -s they started a small revegetation program of N native seeds and seedlings on a half acre tri- ' r ' � £ ` � � 0 angular area that is now almost fully restored � �,�� >> ��- �,��. �°'�� "There are so many worthy causes in this ,�� counry and so many wonderful people sup- �ple " ` porting them,that it can be a challenge to say � no,' admits Rick."1 love the people I work �� A� """"' with at both United Way and the YMCA.Both � missions speak to me.° LO��O� _ Rick grew up in the San Fernando Valley and graduated from Cal State Los Angeles C�11ef FlllatlCld� D�ICef f01' tivith a degree in accounting.He combined his ;�! earl�love of music and business sawy to ini- �(MC/�d11(� �J�11ted Wd�j/ � � :,,._ ' tially work in concert tour management with By DRVIG� COYLgLllt012 such rock music icons as the Eagles,Boz Scaggs,and Billy 1oe1. a�iy words pop into mind when try- But touring is a young person's game,and Ming to describe Rick London;not sur- Rick had always wanted to live on the Central risingly to those who know him,sel- �� a Re ad�r �oast,having vacationed here over the years. p He moved to Nipomo in 1993 to be closer to dom is heard a discouraging word. �e � T ,s [ntelligent.Thoughtful.Dependable. ItGC� �r � famIly and eventually found a different calling Caring.Supportive.Resourceful.Friendly. ' in working with local nonprofits. Passionate.Honest.Devoted.Hardworking. Travel the communiry and you will likely "I've done volunteering throughout my life, Lover of animals.Good son.Great father. encounter Rick sooner,rather than later.He yet never really thought about serving the will Loyal friend.The kind of man who might safe- divides his time weekly between United Way of a board,"says Rick."I became enchanted ly escort a woman through a crime-infested and the YMCA,serving as chief financial offi- with United Way and the whole idea of neighborhood to attend a poetry reading.Tom cer for both organizations,and unofficial increasing the capaciry of people to care for Hanks would undoubtedly play Rick in the cheerleader for the nonprofit community at one another." movie version. large. His work with United Way caught the atten- Rick is blessed with a huge heart His heart An unapologetic advocate for reading and tion of the YMCA,and Rick soon found him- is large,he'd argue,because the need out libraries,Rick also serves as president of the self doing double dury.A friend encouraged there is too great There are never enough Foundation for San Luis Obispo Counry Public him to get involved with the Book&Author hours in the day for Rick,who rypically begins Libraries.September is especially busy for the Festival back in 2000 and that led to a spot on each morning around four.There is always 54-year-old since he remains the driving force the library foundation board.An avid reader, one more task to complete before heading behind the Central Coast Book&Author Rick remains passionate about libraries and home to Nipomo,always something else Rick Festival,this year scheduled for Saturday, their role in this Internet Age. believes he should be doing to help others. Sept.9. "Our libraries greatest importance is to our . . • � . � Z2 Residential Units comprised of 3 buildings, consisting of 21 two bedroom units and I one � r bedroom unit. Built in 1979 and being sold by the original owner.Locared in a garden setting. � y< This is a great area in the city of San Luis Obispo.Only I I/2 blocks to Cal Polv University or a � � 10 minute drive to Cuesta College. Highway 101 is only 2 blocks awav This building is in ��,�� excellent condition. Large and extra large 2 bedroom apartments can accommodate up to 4 ��; �� '� people in each unit. Most units are furnished with couches,beds,coffee tables,end tables, and � �� dining tables. Each apartment has 2 assigned parking spaces and the townhouses have a single ��"��'� � � � �, car garage and I parking space.There is a guest unit with 2 bedrooms I bath,a fireplace and its own pool.There is an on-site laundrv.All units are currently rented and normal vacancy is less . �� -� - than I%.Annual gross rents are$466.800.Askina$6,150,000 e J , Z � ,: �,u i 00 ` , � , , ; £ � � ; -� _. -� � ,. � � � - �. .. . . .. . �, _ , , " � , � � ��, � � � � ,.., ._- �. � � _�� c_ � , .� �,_. ,.a � ; ;' �, � � F + � .- s �, , U �. �,� �� , �i� � 'p"�`' � �i-- � y A � � �:�"-, : � _ � ,�.� .�.6.> o � � �`(�///� Wilson SOt�'leb�/S �� '��. N � \_� (X W. � INTERNAT�ONAI REALTY � � Presented b� G3�nn Cooper �� fi � �� SRES, Broker 80�.235.0493 = a.� .�, +� � • . , • . . . : � . : . . . , . � children.Obviously how we are raised has �3 evenrthing to do with the kind of adults we `� THE FRESHEST SANDA�ICH grow up to be.Parents sharing time w2th rr f! . their children in the public library setting �� T �O�N becomes a valuable stone in building their life long foundation,"says Rick. 1 l� His son Sam is off in college,studying psy- Summer is almost over- chology at UC Davis.What little free time Time to have a Party! Rick has is spent enjoying the outdoors and grocery attending weekly classes at the Temple of the Let Gus's Help! People in Halcyon,his home away from d'e"'°°e.s...,�he sh�,�e'S.., home. `��*�d`"`h r"°t`e+: Frorn Sarcdu�i.ch Platters to Ask Rick what propels him through his F2�ll BBQ Catey'[ytg standard day of ineetings and audits and 1638 OSOS • SLO budgets and financial statements,his answer � � ' speaks to loftier goals."Most of life's prob- 543-8684 lems are being created by the way many of us behave,"he argues."Commercialism has Paid Politica[ become the driving force in almost every Advertisement aspect of our lives.So how we all get a handle � � I � � � ( on living a healthier life that doesn't hurt our neighbors seems to be an ever increasing challenge." Those bigger issues will have to wait,how- � ever.Right now,Rick is focused on this year's www.RomeroforMayor.com Book&Author Festival,expected to draw sev- eral thousand book lovers into Mission Plaza. wo rk i n g H a rd fo r He is the only remaining committee member from the original crew and has worked hard Sa n �u i s Ob i spo Fa m i I i es over the years to keep the event afloat. The festival,which last year raised$7500 for tne�ounrywide ct�ildren's summer "�have dedicated a lifetime to shaping the communitt� ReadingProgram,features presentations by we Cherish. My life's work has provided a high qualitv bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde and former L.A.Times columnist Robert Scheer, of life for us, our child�'en and gr'andchild�'en. As you�' plus a hea�y emphasis on young adult Mayor I have led the City Council in actions to provide authors(see http://www.ccbookfestival.org for det�s).But ru�ked aWay�the s�hedu�e additional housing and recreation facilities, expanded is a special a�t e�hibit tnat showcases sti11 open space, a long term water supplv and safer, less another side of Rick. Back in the early'9os,Rick dabbled in congested, better maintained streets. comic books and helped create a series called j WOZIIL�b2 hO720YEG1�t0 COlZtllZtl2 "The Time Trippers,"about a fugitive scientist S2YVZ12g ClS yOZIY'11�C1.y0Y.�� ° Dexter Neutron,who escapes from a global police state in the future and joumeys back to ��,�� .� the present day.Edward Snyder did the origi- ,,,_�R,,,,,,, � nal artwork and Rick focused on plot concept 4� � � and development � C" °The comic series was inspired by my real- _� ° � ization of the shortcomings of our legal ;,,,� *�` � ` �� `�� process,"Rick says."While perhaps one of the �� ``� ' � � `� �. � ,.. � x � g> >N ' «. , O best in the world,God forbidyou get caught ��` ,.�� ` , ' � �� =� up in litigation without having enough finan � �� `�� -. �� `� cial resources.We self-published and never z � �� received mass attention,but here's a unique � ��;�_ � 0 oppoctuniryto showcase the work." �:fl�' ' +� � � � �� " �� The e�iibit,called"In Quest of Justice," � � � - z featuring the original ten panel artwork,con �� ` � , � � � >,, �� y � � tinues on display at the San Luis Obispo , < �; �` • County Historical Society Museum,696 ' �,,,,, �� Monterey Street,through Sept.17 to coincide � � with the festival. � After that,Rick seems eager for some new � challenges.°I'm nearly ready to retire from ;, , , , ,_ � the book festival,"he admits."This will be my �-s seventh year.I look forward to others step- N ping forward and keeping it going for the next Comn�irtee ro Re-E1E-�r � Dave Ro�nei�o � d� seven pears." �4 t and Bumpsie's Garden.Bumpsie's ��O �e �, � Neighborhood is due out in September,and � � �°�''E � '` t�vo more are in development. �=�4� �,� Walter has also created associated mer- ��" �'� ` chandising that includes finger puppets of 111anc�/ � . � # -�, , . turtles and other Bumpsie friends.There's �� '�"� also a"Bumpsie Gift Package,°a handmade Watter � �� ° �vooden crate containing a Bumpsie book;a �� _t pM��r„ � � small stuffed Bumpsie-look-alike,or finger Q��11V � �� puppet substitute;a package of flower seeds, �C�,L.� ��d�� and a water saucer. �� ' Walter grew up an only child,immersed in By Stan Thompson �" books,gardening and sewing.She surrounded oev to teach life lessons to the �� herself with myriad of animal pets.`All so � ;� sweet and innocent,"she recalls-ranging youngest child?Nancy Walter found a � , �� om hamsters to Woolworth turtles to a bas- �vay.Of all things,through a tortoise named Bumpsie. set hound.Before she could walk,she'd grab Walter is a 50-year-old San Luis Obispo , , the skin of the basset,named Tulula,and pull homemaker and mother who's satisfying a � �� herself upright."Tulula protected me from pent up calling to better prepare pre-school ��: .��'_ � � spankings,too,"recalls Walter. ,� �;. £s .' "Pets,"she adds,"help keep a child's mind children for their journey into a lifetime. ti .�" "� occu ied with res onsibiliry."Walter's seen to She's created a series of colorfully illustrated =�"�L � �'> p p ��""�A �iy�^�.., it that her children,Tyler and Crystal,took pet board books featuring a pet tortoise, c �.� �.°�t Bumpsie,who-through positive interactions ' '"`' �'"�` " raising a step further,into 4-H,°learning stew- with nature and fellow creatures-provides a � '`�`� ~~ ardship of the earth,°she says.As a mom of role model for children to emulate. They followed her into the garden"and made teenagers,I can't tell you how important these °It comes straight from my heart,"Walter holes in the dirt with chubby little fingers to traditions have been in raising them to says.°I chose to use photos and fantasy,the plant a seed,"Walter says.`An early lesson in become responsible citizens. language of our youngest citizens.Bumpsie responsibiliry,to water a plant so it could °You can't work in the dirt or raise an ani- teaches children to accept differences in peo- grow.It makes the connection between effort mal without the result being healthy exercise. ple,like,for example,how he and a ladybug and success. What is good for the body is good for the share drinking water."Other Bumpsie-way "Seeing the positive impact-love of earth mind.It follows suit that if you love the earth, strategies include how to overcome shyness, providing healthy habits-made me want to you will protect your interest." and why fruits and vegetables are good nutri- share this experience with other children.It's Walter credits her parents for instilling her tion.The teacher tortoise also tours his garden never too early to learn lessons earth has to appreciation for ecology."Dad worked hard to hideaway to describe the world of color teach." save sea otters,"she says,°and grew plants through living plants. The series project,which Walter jump start- from seeds into gorgeous gardens."After "I know these nature lessons work,"says ed last September,includes two books already receiving her first camera as a sixth grader, Walter."Proof is in the lives of my children." published:Bumpsie the Red-Footed Tortoise, Walter quickly became a precursor to Bumpsie in revealing her special insights of nature through photography.Many examples appear in books. While attending Morro Bay High School, Walter stuck her toe into writing waters by Your one-stop, total source f01' reporting for the school newspaper and exer- tt.11 yoiti' �t��i��t�o2l� coveri�l�t.� �teE?c�s. cised artistic talents by creating animal like- � nesses from paper mache.She attended Q Cuesta College for psychology and business � Great Selection basics,then entered Cal Poly to major in agri- Sn erior Installation � culture business. � p z �"�"`""""�"' A detour led her off the academia track to a � Down-RightLOW PRICE� �� '� �'�' �� ,�r„ �„-� 15-yeacstintworldngwithvariousstateagen- }- ti ° `` ', cies.Along the way,she became embroiled in �' '' '_'� - � •Covered Cornice Boxes �- a parking area dispute and confronted the O •Swags and Cascades } + '�� landlord,Don Walter.They married in 1989 U •Silhouettes °� and moved to Morro Bay. � •Vertig►ides Walter's first brush with a possible chil- � •Wood Rlinds dren's book came when two new pups were (fj •[toman Shades �"�'' brought home,upsetting the family cat.°I was . •Spring Rol►er Shades thinking how a new sibling would affect an � •Woven Wood Roman Shades - --- - - o •verticals only child,°she recalls,and imagined a teach- � •Sun Screen R Mylar Shades ing story illustrating how a cat dealt with the � arrival of a new family dog,entided"The Cat � �(3eC�ltef'S �raperies That Would Be King." "I shared my idea with a friend,"Walter � Suite 140,Hind Lane • SLO says,"and was told,'Don't you think there's a 544-3226 already enough children's books about ani- � mals?'I dropped the idea,until someone else _ „ --g-_ ...,,, y ,_.�t � k _ _- ._ _ " 15 � , �. , , �F , � _ � z . :, �� - �.. �` _ �# �� " � � '� ��"'4��0 e � _ . �_ , -- -- -� - ,. ., , ,� 4 � _ � � � � � _ �.� . ,- __�-. � � , ., � , � � �, -x. _ ~ �. � a . � , . ,� . �,�.* ' -. � � '"r� . . ._ �« „ r ,� �.h �� , � � � � � � �� , r �' � �i ;._�:. _{ � �-..� � ""^�°; P#r . � _�„. � .. ,:. . � *rt,; . - , :� o, t .,� r , f - � e. - , f.d � �p. : 'F ' . ." , • '��.. k. °' �. . "3 . � F . . ,:. . . _ . , , . -,,., , .,1 ' d � � �- s. . ,. , ' ` � ��4. ,. .�- .. . . . .. „"�� r. . �w�u. 1\nncynritliierj«niii�,�aw�tg�„�,� �,�,, , n. � �_ _.. � kid"She asked to join the tcani. scolded me for letting someone take away my dream." A primary project goal is"to pull creative locals together for dle good That's about the time her husband brought home a suspicious shoe of children,"Walter says.She uses local photographers to supplement box.Inside was a South American red-footed tortoise,fresh from a pet her own photography,a home-town carpenter to make the crates,and store.°It wasn't love at first sight,°Walter says,"just something else to her 82-year-old mother,Eleanor,as a seamstress. take care o£But I grew to like it,photographed it,and the back of my Deep in Walter's heart is a tantalizing hope-a nod from Oprah mind started clicking.° Winfrey."She does adult books,why not children's?°Walter asks."Why Prompted by how Bumpsie became so enamored with munchies in wait until children are already formed?"While attending a party at a the family garden,Walter began sketching out ideas and messages that friend's house not long ago,Walter casually mentioned,"If 1 could only encouraged children to eat veggies and fruits"like Bumpsie does,°she get Oprah's producer's name and address."From across the table says.°After all,aren't animals the best example to teach us things?" came,"He's my neighbor.I'll get it for you." As she began assembling her book production team,"I discovered "What are the odds?"Walter asks."This was meant to be.As soon as I how the Central Coast embraces its own,°she says."Welcomes you get my third book out this fall-it's my favorite,about being kind,lov- with open arms."She received encouragement from writers'friends ing your neighbor and accepting differences-I'm packing it and the she'd met through her charitable work,but the project really jelled over other books into a Gift Package crate and shipping it to Oprah.Do you lunch.Walter matter-of-factly discussed her dream with Mary Hwass- know how many moms watch that show?" Hay as the two were grabbing a bite at the elementary school both their In the meantime,she adds,°The waiting is eating me alive." children attend. While listening,Hwass-Hay,a graphic designer with For more information about Bumpsie books,check out Hay Printing in Morro Bay,envisioned"all the things my children- www.turtletimebooks.com. when theti�were little-loved in a book,"she says.°The vision of a litde �� 4 � The Real Estate Corner The Darnell/Eiehler µ ,`` CHECK UP ON YOUR CREDIT - - - REPORT �, a '�"'� �l. �^:. � : .,p.^ . l�, Are you aware of how your credit report can , " affect your home buying options?When you � �� "''�-�- � �� . ;: i�oi�ert r'ette�•son � .°r approach a mortgage lender,they will look at your � ,� ^"�� credit history to evaluate what kind of risk you represent based on the `` � probability you will default on the loan. ` � � Uj Information about how promptly you pay your debts is sent to � � reporting agencies by your creditors,including banks,hospitals,electric � �� - � utilities,department stores,landlords,credit card and cell phone � (r�ig 5.Dai ncll.I3.S. Madia D�dgar.B.S. 1�hn I P:ii hk r �'P CFP companies.It is prudent to request a copy of your credit report before i ii i i��q��i i� � ,i ,,, ,,,,. � applying for a mortgage loan,because it may contain inaccuracies due i��.,�ti��i, a��>�, „r.�� '��' ��' to a computer or clerical error that could result in your being denied How the real returns of CDs are calculated. � credit or being obliged to pay more interest on your loan. $10,000 CD C�4.5%earns$4501n interest � Credit reports are issued by three reporting agencies that will each Minus up to 35%for income taxes or$157.50 L give you a different score.The rule of thumb is to use the score in the Minus 3%for in,jiation or$293.20 O middle.If ou get a credit score of 615 from Eaperian,623 from Equifas Equals a real return of negative 0.07% Z y YOU CAN DO BETI'ER! and 637 from lransUnion,your"basic"credit score is 623.Superior Let the Darnell/Eichler Financial Planning Team. � scores begin at about 650 and earn you the best credit terms and the v,�ith o��er ?� ��ears of im�estment e�perience. • lowest interest rates. ]��I� (��it ��ii� ill��i�� [�� rl: �i�r ��u. � If you discover an error on your report,contact the reporting agencies To sChe�ule a free Consultation, please call• � to have it corrected.Now don't just sit there,go get your score up! �� `�� For professiortal advice on all aspects of buyirtg and selling � � real estate feel free to call Robert at Cornerstone Real Estate, ��LEE��I3I��KE�LEE � 805-543-8500 or visit him ortlirte at www.LiveInSLO.com. � .� � , ' � � 299 Madonna Road • San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 0 � � � Member:NASD-SIPC CA Lic�080755' � �s �� .`� � j _.�mmuni.ty �� :� ; � �� , �.� � � �� ' �,� � k��r � . �; ,� o�s��LU/S��' �n �15 � , { t:;�, � Nx� �-____� ,. � � ,�� A • � �, '� �� -�� Ob�s �tio � ;: � . .� , � � _ * .1�56_ �°YEARS' f�6 � P � ��F�. ��,- �� Cele � � � �� -=�� I��EN�� 150 Year� � a�� S l,t: �� j � � , .�� T{ie pue�lo of Snn Luis Ol�ispo was srnall,only a few houses. Sewirig sncks on tl�.e hnrvester nroiiiid ig47 Neu�spapers re�orted in the 1850s that San Luis Obispo was"very dull" r�nd"beset with evil characters,and robberies are rnomentarily expect- � �� erl."Nevertheless,the once Mexican-ruled pueblo incorporated as a Gertieral Laiv Ciry on February 19,1856. Orie hundred and f ifty years later our city is celebrating its birthday as � �� the commercial,governmental and cultural hub of the Central Coast. A � Ses�uicenterinial Steering Committee conuened by the city hopes that the comrrii�nity will share its enthusiasm and join in with special events �� throi�ghout the year.Different aspects of our city will be featured month- ly. For more information contactKendi RootatkrootC�calpoly.edu or 1�COTT1p111C10T1 Of 1gI'1CUItUI'� 756-5113 or Betsy Kiser at the City of San Luis Obispo at 756-7123.Take history from the arehives of the tinie out and visit Ghe website at http://www.slo150.com. San LU1S�b1S 0 COUri FaT'TTl A special Thank Yoz�to the SLO County Historical Soeiety for all their p � lielp in gathering the history and photos for this series. sa„r,urr n6t�p��c�,�,rr�� BUI'81U fARM �1REAU ByMarySilviera "Population will increase rapidly,more rapidly than in forrrier tirnes, � and'ere long the most valuable of all arts will be the art of deriving a comfortable subsistence from the srnallest area of soi. Abraham Linco1n,1857 MLC�a�� ,5��,�,�.�,�.� �� 'Agricultureisthemosthealthfi�l,mostusefulandmostnoble � employment of man." George Washington FAh41LY Ss LASER I�ENTI�TRY /� nd,so it is in San Luis Obispo Counry,a noble occupation and a '�" ; /� valuable visual art. One does not have to be a Cattleman or 1 1Farmer to know how important agriculture's history has been and is to San Luis Obispo Counry. Heritage and family have been a tremendous stabilizer in local agri- • Your Comfort Is Our First Concern �ultur�gro�h. Q Dr. Colleran and his staff are well aware that many people still believe that It would take pages and pages of an effusion of genealogy of fami- z lies who came to settle on the Central Coast and who are not men- � visiting the dentist is anything but comfortable. But modern techniQues have tioned in this brief rambling of the past 150 years to present a formi- ? put that obsolete idea away forever!We offer the exciting advances in patient comfort provided by laser dentistry which is only the beginning. dable historical view. It has taken many families and many extended � Duringyour visit,you can snuggle under a warm blanket and listen to families to make agriculture what it is today in San Luis Obispo.A few here are given recognition representing many. � music.As a caring and considerate dentist, Dr. Colleran can make any Susan(Brown)Diefenderfer descends from a long line of pioneers � dental procedure comfortable. Don't let fear and anxiety get in the way of p from this area. Her mother's great-great-great-great grandfather, U your dental health. Zachariah Nance,Jr.was born inVirginia in 1760 and saw action in `� • Beautiful, White, Strai ht, and Perfect-Lookin Teeth in �ust a the revolutionarywar. Her familyfound their way to the Carrisa ,� g g Plains where they homesteaded 800 acres and raised cattle. Richard � Few Visits and Lucy(Collier)Brown,Susan's great-grandparents on her father's • • Laser Teeth Whitening side,immigrated to the United States from England in 1883 via New co • Advanced TechniQues For High-Fear Patients York City. They migrated westward ending up in the p • Prevent Tooth Loss with LASER Periodontal (Gum) Therapy ShandonlCholame area. Today,Susan and Jerry Diefenderfer live on N • Laser Dentistry—No Shots or Drills! the King Ranch in the Carrisa Plains;the ranch originally belonged to a • Dental Im lants � p Jerry's grandparents,Elmer and Frances King. 1250 Peaeh Street, Suite E Rancho Nipomo,a 38,000 acre Me�can land grant was granted to � San Luis Ol�ispo, CA 93401 William G.Dana on Apri16,1837. William G.Dana was born near � (805) 543—Og 14 Boston,Mass in 1797. Dana's primarV enterprise was raising cattle for � hides and tallow. William G.Dana died in 1857. "It was after his death �- _ „ �� `-� � �� ,.� �� colonv of Virginia,their knowledge of dairr�catde,horses,raisii�g�rain, �� ..r �� .ii�d a history of working hard for the land. Families like John Ryan who �� ,�� came from Limerick,Ireland in 1904 and married Maryann 0'Donovan, �� ' � � �` ' only daughter of Creston Pioneec,Patrick 0'Donovan. And,Joseph �",�� " � �� ', � I,�an,one of their six children,married and continued the family tradi- `" % - lion of raising grain and cattle and continued to live on the family k _.�. � �-�, ��" � � �`� ranch. Joseph became president of the counry Farm Bureau and with �" !iis wife Dorothea was active in the Creston Farm Center;Joe also �� ' � �erved on the County Fair Board. Their sons,Mike and Noel continue �� '"��, � ` the heritage as active agriculturalists. Mike served as a co�mty Farm �'..��=,��'�.- �: Bureau President and President of the SLO Grain Improvement . : - � �. ,. � �� , `�' ��- association.Noel and his family live on their ranch and Noel works for �r �� -��, <,� . Farm Supply Company in Paso Robles. t � y� � � � R; The Kaz Ikeda family is one of the original founding members of the q � , � � ; �� rtnowned Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange(POVE),a no�iprofit mar- ��. �� °�� "� keting cooperative,consisting of seven longstanding]apanese farming - _ families from around the Pismo and Arroyo Grande Valley areas. The - organization was established in the late 1920s. Kaz Ikeda,and his that farming came to Nipomo where grain and beans were grown. brothers,Saburo and Seirin,were key figures behind the development When the Pacific Coast Railroad came through Nipomo on its way to and success of the business. Kaz was born in King City in 1918 to Los Olivos,agriculture had better access to distant markets. The rail- Japanese immigrants Juzo and Sei Ikeda. His father)uzo spent his road constructed two large warehouses in Nipomo. This meant farm- entire life involved in many facets of agriculture. He first came to ers could store crops for a more favorable market." (Dana,George, A America in 1906. As a migrant fieldworker,luzo and his family would Brief History of Nipomo) travel around California to wherever seasonal employment was avail- Ercole Biaginni came from Switzerland in 1878 with no relatives, able. Juzo aspired to farm his own land,but due to his non-citizenship friends or the abiliry to speak English.He began his agriculture experi- status,he was restricted from purchasing any land anywhere in ence on the coast by milking cows for A.Tognazzini. He started his California during this time. Kaz,the oldest of four children,was born own dairy business in 1883 by renting 400 acres and stocking the land in America and had automatic citizenship. Once Kaz reached 21,luzo with 70 cows. was able to purchase a 60-acre parcel in the Oceano area under tiis Edward C.Biaginni,Sr.was born in Cayucos in 1893. He converted son's name. Kaz Ikeda became Agriculturalist of the Year in the 2000. the dairy to beef in 1925,starting the first registered Angus herd in San John Christensen,one of the founders of the SLO County Farm Luis Counry.He was one of five founders who put up seed money to Bureau,along with his wife,former Olympia Poletti,whom he married start the San Luis Obispo Counry Fair and was a director until his death in 1917,owned a Jersey Dairy and shipped milk to the Harmony Vallcy in 1964. Edward's two sons,Edward,Jr.and Harold,improved the herd by � . , , bringing registered Angus back from Nebraska and Iowa. The �. � � � . . ,, ,,;, �" � Biaginni grandchildren are 5th generation. �A � ,r; ., �.� �, ,, The Gerst family goes back to the 1880s in Paso Robles history. - _-r�E ` Michael Gerst came to the area from Brooklyn in 1874 at age 20 and ------=-- � � �� w,�, . , . , moved to the area in 1880. Michael was a fareman in the Willow �� ' = i, Creek area for some years before he moved his family to the Oak Flat y � , ��r a , �'� *` � , , , , area north west of Paso Robles where he homesteaded 160 acres. The ��' � family ranch eventually stretched up to 540 acres. '. � ' ' � �� " � Michael and Catherine(Botts)Gerst farmed almonds unti11913. �:� ��'"�ii° ' Michael's son,Michael Edgar Gerst,worked for the Farrell Land =� `-��'"� ' " '"` Company in the Adelaide area. In 1924 he bought 320 acres near the / i �ii • 1 � � Adelaide School and planted walnuts. / � � � �� Bill Gerst,grandson of Michael,grew up on the farm and found his �- " ' ' ' ' C- own roots in the soil. Bill and Mary were named the 1989 �'' "�` ' �' ' ' ' ' � Agriculturalist of the Year at the Mid-State Fair's Cattlemen/Farmer's �� - �� • � � � Day. � � � �� p ` ;, � � At 14,Denmark-born Andrew Mehlschau immigrated to California �, � �°:, � = .. . , ,, , � rr by ship and arrived at Port San Luis sometime in the 1860s or 1870s. ��, `' � � '� � All of Andrew's brothers(Hans,Chris,Jim and Pete)left Denmark to �� ' I I I • escape the army draft imposed by neighboring Germany. Andrew and ` - .�v -�_ - � _..., _ _ O his wife Lizzy had eight children. Andrew,Jr.was born in 1900 and � � � � farmed in the Nipomo area. Between the late 1920s and early 1930s, ' z the°Mehlschau Brothers°farming company grew mostly hay,grain, ' � � � � barley,oats and vetch. °"� � � � � � � � ' Charles Mehlschau was born in 1942. He is a third generation ' �,�,� � � i � � � farmer of the Nipomo area. He graduated from Cal Poly in mecha- " ' , � � � nized agriculture and took over his father's farming operations. � . � Charlie lives next door to the same house that was built in 1908 by his � `. . ,� � � � grandfather,Andrew Mehlschau,who was one of the first farmers in °� ,�._;�� , �,�� . . .� the Nipomo area.Charlie has been a Farm Bureau Director since he �� z � `�., ,� ' / �t 3, _ �.. �. ,._. , � � �� O joined over 35 years ago. � 1 �� ,� Settlers came to the Eastern regions of Carrisa Plains and brought p with them from parts of Ireland and Switzerland and even the original � �$ took over the Righetti family ranch and by 1966 he decided to impro�e __., _ their grazing abiliry by building a reservoir for pasture irrigation. The � - ._ � � idea led to reinventing the family's entire agricultural program by farm- i �.:� � � �...�- v,�-�;y-��,i�� ingavocadoscommercially. ; j�it _ �.}� , Agriculture is family by nature,but agriculture has changed in the '" �- , �� ; last 150 years. Evolution,economic and industrial,have made farming � , ' �.�� ; , .�,:� mare innovative and exciting from generation to generation. In 1881 ' � "�'�� `��''`�� the State of California determined that Agriculture needed its own _ ,• �.�. �'� � ' �,�,~ , department and the counry started its first Horticulture � $ -�' � �``''"`� Commissioner's office,later becoming the Agricultural Commissioner's �. »��_ , ,� � � . � �. -s. ' $ �°' "� office. The first Crop Report was presented in San Luis Obispo Counry � �,,� r ' ' in 1928. � �`�A� � �4�� `�°-�� Statewide organizations brought uniry among the farmers and cattle �� g� . .�2 ��-� � � producers and brought better and more crops to the market,revolu- tionizing the process. One venue for this was the University of Davis ,�„rr:i;rrg on the Lucy ura°,.- - Cooperative Extension whose areas of research were necessary for improved crop development. In the years before World War I,Farm Bureaus were organized in numerous rural areas of California to work with the California Agricultural Extension Service of the Universiry of �5 California's College of Agriculture in its program to spread the techni- � • ,� �'� " µ , £ "` ' y�� . ' = "�.� � , � cal information that was being developed in the Experimental Stations. ` � As farmers began hearing lectures and observing demonstrations by � � � ,��'�.. �.� •� . '�. �- �� . � �, farm advisors,they soon realized that their Farm Bureau could,if moti- vated,exert mare than purely technical and managerial matters. In 1919,the California Farm Bureau Federation was formed. In 1920 dur- Creamery. At that time the dairy industry was a primary force in the ing the economic depression following WWI,members from the San food culture of the counry.Their only daughter Kathlyn married Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce proposed to the County Board of Charles Darway in 1946.They established the first door-to-door milk Supervisors that a Farm Bureau organization was needed to unify the delivery in the county selling milk products from Harmony Valley common interests of local farmers and financially strengthen the agri- Creamery. They had four children.Chuck and Chris Darway continue cultural community. The Board of Supervisors offered approval for the as 4th generation in the tradition of agriculture with the Darway organization only if local farmers would present an interest for estab- Brothers Farming which they started in 1976.Chris became the SLO lishing a local Farm Bureau. In 1922,the San Luis Obispo Counry Farm County Farm Bureau President in 1997,almost 50 years after his grand- Bureau was established. Today,due to the demands of each district, father held the office.Chris Darway was announced the Farm Bureau's changing economic opportunities and population,the centers of Agricuituralist of the Year at the Mid-State Fair,July 27,2006.Chris is a Adelaida,Creston,Carrisa,North Coast,South County-Nipomo and recent appointee of the California Mid State Fair Board. Edna are left from the origina113,and meet regularly. It was humble Former Farm Bureau President(1975-1977)and longtime director, beginnings when farmers first came together to seek out answers to Ernest Righetti is head of the family farming operations at the Righetti their questions and pull together to resolve problems of the farmer and Ranch in Edna Valley. The family specializes in the Hass avocado vari- cattleman. ety.Their first commercial plantings began in 1967 and today the fami- Historical documents may not tell all the staries,but the people ly has over 200 acres of avocados. Ernie and his wife,Susan,reside in themselves share them whenever they have an opportunity to tell what the same house he was born in at the ranch. After graduating high great grandpa and grandma did and how they got here to do it. Many school in 1935 and going on to study animal husbandry at Cal Poly, of today's farmers reside on the very land that their ancestors farmed Ernie began working with his father,Guido Righetti,back at the family 150 years ago. Many know how hard those ancestors worked to keep farm raising mostly dairy cattle. 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Sedel'beYg took this/7hoto of his Penguin Parade,and opera house tours round out this vacation. fiaricee,Ait�ie,�osisig iuitl2 tTte sirrrfloi��ers. something of which a farmer is an expert. There is no other way if you This amazing tour journeys _ want the next generation to farm the land. There is not an end to this through the sprawling vine' ; ' �� k � history as the communiry will change;new people will come from yards,rolling hills,and char- °a��,�°� �<�, �6 another ci ,another coun another count ust as our reat rand- ty t}; rY�7 g g ming historic cities of the �.-�;� parents did.Although it may sound funny to many of us when the pride of Italy.For eight fun �^ "�� 4 ,, Farm Bureau gets a telephone call and the person calling asks,°Who filled days,travelers will be �`4 � ��; �� can tell me how to start a farm?I bought a few acres and I want to treated to the most interes "'�� F' � ' �k� � ;: grow something." Alot of people who came to this counry 150 years ting cities,the best food �;f ��a ��' ago knew nothing more than how to work hard an d never stop. T ha t's s t u n n i n g architecture, art . „,-��-��-� howyou start a farm.What history has brought us so far is less than collections,shopping,w�n- ; ery tour/tasting and exqui- �',�". �, what the future may hold for the farmer. site accommodations. Rome,Assisi, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Florencc,, ,,nd the Pitti Palace are some of the attractions of this trip. � Agriculture Changes Over the Years � The Crop Report became an annual report from the Department of � Agriculture/Weights&Measures in San Luis Obispo. It provided the ��, � industry with the information vital to the county's economy and from it One of the most popular trips � �y,�, � � O historical data reveals changes over the last 78 years. In 1928 Beef cattle offered,this itinerary of fas " ` numbered at27,520 and was valued at$2,475,000.Beef was nurnber inating cities, history,and � 1 k � s e c i a l t o u r s,w i l l k e e v i s i t � ,� one in the animal industry. 4,600 acres of alfalfa yielding21,400 tons P p ors enthrelled and entertain � +' _; ` was valued at$307,400 and was the highestyieldingField Crop;and �� ed for the entire week.Mon +� i �r�'f � f � � ��'�t, Vegetable crops were 3rd highest with Artichokes being lst—510 acres, treal,Quebec City,Ottawa, a�'� ' "`'� � �` '�� c 66,500 boxes loith a value of$126,300. In 1928 the county also grew �' � • �'-=�"� ''w � ''� � 1y, P are some of the hi hli hts Toronto and Niagara Fa s strawberries,cabbage,carrots,cauliflower,cele lettuce, eas,toma- g g T � �� toes,barley,beans,flower seeds,grain hay,oats,onaons,potatoes,sugar of this Canadian adventure � �,� ,� 'r ' beets,wheat,eorn,sudan,calves,ho s,shee , oul e s,butter, at, Sho �n lake cruisin en _�� _.��.r��-� � "'��-�� g P P �'Y gg f PP� 9, g- turkeys,mules&horses. The diversity was enormous. Gradually,the tertainment by Aboriginal drummers and dancers,and visits to breath- � technology,the demands for specialty crops,the soil,weather and intl'o- taking vista points make this a trip to remember. duction of new industrial machinery determined the changes. � Today's crop report,presented to the Board of Supervisors for the year 6PM TU ESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 st, ZO�f� � 2005,show the top twenty valitie crops headed by wine grapes at 33%, 241 Prado Rd., San Luis Obis O � cattle 9%,broccoli 8�,vegetnbles and ornamental transplants at5� ��-�- �� FREE f �� R� N along with strawberries 5%,cut flowers(greenhouse)5%,head lettuce o f� Call Jann at Silverado Tours 545-8400 0 4%and is available at the Farm Bureau or the Ag Commissioner's o ce. p� � � � � Tom McKellar,Pathology;and Gene Petrick, �� ' Anesthesiology. � � � � � � . � � � .�mm� ,� ' � �' � � � � "His physician colleagues were at liberty to � ,� � � ��,� � � � � leave the clinic and enter the local private sec- � � � � � 'll and a ain receive a brotherl �� f tor at�nn , g , V � hand-clasp upon departure.Some did so and H� �' � � � remained lifelong friends with Edison French," � � : �vrites Dr.Billy Mounts-a member of the �'� �� O � French Hospital staff since 1951,Chief of Staff � v �� in 1967,and Cal Poly Physician Emeritus. �"� According to Mounts,the landmark red and Y�� gray hospital on Marsh Street was first built in � � 1912 and was called the Stover Sanitarium.In with an E�en�ng of � 1921,Drs.Mugler and Gallop bought it and re- �n �C�� ,,t �� named it the San Luis Sanitarium.Edison , � French purchased it from them in 1946 and �� t�� modeled its precedent-setting pracrices after By SL�SGLYL St6LIlClrt �-� ��-� � - � the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester, ack in the days when a handshake was iy,:r�c� ,;� . ,�,�u��i��:�ed .��:_,_��;,�a Minnesota-one of the first to combine a clin- as good as a contract,Dr.Edison French �.irf]ce�-ef�ioiiy hoiioririgTe�Cotze ic and hospital under one roof. began to assemble the best and bright- , �. , „ Recalling that first year in business,Dr. est specialists in medicine at the San Luis � �� •. ��:�� French himself wrote,"The overhead was con- Sanitarium he'd just purchased and re-named , `, ,� �,"� � �'��'��'?�v siderable;however,the 20 beds were quite French Hospital. � �*�� busy.The rates even in 1946 were not exces- The year was 1946,the first of the post- �°!. `� � ""�� sive-ward bed$7.00;room$8.00.° World War II years.Women wore padded ��,� �. -� �;� Today,French Hospital Medical Center,now shoulders and big hats;Sinatra crooned love '��.� ` ' � � " � �� '; located at 1911 Johnson Avenue,has 112 beds songs to legions of adoring bobby-soxers; `� �- � �� '�� _ � and provides a long list of advanced medical bread cost ten cents a loaf,gasoline was 21 �� -� ' � �`' ..' and communiry services.Among these are cents a gallon,and"The Best Years of Our `�: � Acute Care,Cardiac,Diagnostic,and Specialty Lives"captivated movie audiences across the � � � Surgery Services.Pediatric Advanced Life country. � �� Suppart,Advanced Cardiac Life Support,and At 1160 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo,Dr. ` � � � " a Family Birthing Center are also offered.The ,w . French set new medical trends at his hospital, -�- ' 3 T� _; � ' 24-hour Emergency Department received the becoming the first surgeon in town to use �' highest patient satisfaction ratings in the intravenous anesthesia,the first to perfonn a � � state,boasting an average wait time to be seen lung resection,among the fiist to suggest peo- _ � � � � ' of less than 20 minutes(compared to a 52- le walk as soon as ossible after sur er 'F '� � �� minute statewide avera e). P P g Y � "� . �� g (before it was fashionable),and the first to Growing up in the shadow of the hospital recruit specialists before specialization '",°`"''``""��`�'°`r`�"�"•; and their high-energy father made vivid mem- became the norm. native Brooklyn when Edison French made ories for Dr.French's four young sons. On September 16,2006,French Hospital him an offer that convinced him to stay. Number three son,Jim-who became a physi- will celebrate its 60th Anniversary at a gala "It's interesting that when I did accept his cian himself-remembers stopping at the hos- evening titled Satin&Spurs.This elegant offer,there was no signed contract,"recalls pital on the way to and from family outings. event,to be held at the Santa Margarita Tedone."We merely shook hands and went to Edison would speed up the gravel driveway, Ranch,will also honor Louis Tedone,M.D., work.And that's the way he conducted the tires spitting rocks every which way before • one of the first specialists to join Dr.French hiring of all the other people..." coming to a halt in the back of the lot.°We Q and his hand-chosen cadre,over 60 years ago. That list(of now-legendary names in local often ended up waiting in the parking lot a Z Dr.Tedone was a pediatrician who had medical history)included Ernie Werbel, long time,°said Jim."We learned to bide our � been stationed at Camp Roberts during the General Surgery and Trauma;A1 Gazin, time with our thoughts." � war. He scuttled his plans to return to his Radiologist;Tibor Beresky,Ophthalmology; °He brought me into the operating room on >, - - - - - . __ � � „ � � � � � � . . J C � � � � t � V - - - - • • • • • ��'- • - � - • • - '• • • �';' � � • • • • • : I • - �'� . � �' � • � • � ' • • � • • • - - • • • - . - 0 N . - - . .� . ,� . . .., - . . �. . � �- - a . . • ..: - � . . . . � _ � � ii � � I �, - • • �- • - • � � • � � � f � � �. � �� .- � " � .Ir. ��.F g-:.� j BBB'.i c/� . , � —�-- z� - �.`.'�' - ----�i. _ � - - - _-- � � � � _. � a� . .' .��."'�- rtr.�`z""- '.�.-- ,„,.�„�, n � � - ,i ,m�� . Y/�� . �� „� � �t.� � �� tg �� _ ��- .� � :� r��» � ,,--�� , �� a _ , �. � ... , , � � _ � _ � �� . _ � � ��.a,,�,: �� ,. ; t�,�r,��::_�spitnl ira ig:�6 nficl the hos�itnl tur(ay Plus tlie Lo�ias lec(o��e,i4l.l�.Hu�iamii[�uicui�Iwurd u�ill l�e Nr�sei�t�rc(.hur i�aforrriation on the purchase of tickets,tables,trib�ite ads,nnd spo�isor- a couple of occasions and I suited up in a gown and watched the pro- ship opportunities,please contact the Foundation office at 542-6496. cedures,"Jim continued.Some of these were life-altering surgeries and Jim was struck by the way his father took it all in stride."We grew up watching'operation movies,'so none of it bothered me at a1L Then we went downtown for Dad's daily shoe shine and breakfast." �T • c But the ground-breaking surgical procedures and advanced medical ��"�''"' ""'�"'" �"" "�' �'`�'�"r� ��?t�!(1i�1S Tnr v�1� practices were only a part of what Edison French brought to his hospi- tal.Jim recalls s endin ever afternoon of his ei hth rade ear in the � � - T�� P g Y g g Y f`"; ,� : ,. hospital's lab,working on a bacteriology project"I liked the feel of the � '"' � ' � ,�'��'� � �� place,"he writes."Everyone was very friendly and pleasant." �" "'"' \` �' ,,� . Sixry years later,that friendly,small-town atmosphere is an impor- ; � �. '��,, �� ' tant element at the new French Hos ital,built in 1972.Mark Carnohan, � _ , � who began his own career at French Hospital as an orderly in 1974,is � �� , � � � now the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Intensive Care Unit �� "When I started,it seemed like a personal,family-owned business," �!� ` �M" he said.Carnohan was impressed by the decor of the new hospital,its carpeted floars,and the fact the traditional medicinal smell was � absent.Edison French's wife,Frances,oversaw the interiar design. � Over the next 30 years,Carnohan worked for several different own- ers.Various logos have come and gone,each one with its own slightly �� different focus.In 2004,Catholic Healthcare West-one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health care systems-took over French Hospital � Medical Center.CHW's mission statement includes a commitment to delivering"compassionate,high-qualiry,affordable health care services with special attention to the poor and underserved." '"' "CHW has a long-range vision,"said Carnohan,"not just something that sounds good as a tagline.That makes us[nurses]feel like we're backed up solidly."And,he says,that personal,family-run feeling that first attracted him to French Hospital continues to pervade the halls. -- ' Dr.Edison French would likely be glad about that.And he would also D�vE BcLMo�T xev�N 1�Y�: c:,axv Au��:H be glad that his friend and colleague,Dr.Louis Tedone will be the first recipient of the Louis Tedone M.D.Humanitarian Award-established � this ear b the French Hos ital Medical Center Foundation to honor one ndividual who is committed to the vision of a healthy community. Talbot-�[les�lt' ��Sei.de�'Inst�rutice is �ii�t�' � A former NewYarker,Tedone graduated from NewYork Medical HU$111te1'ttUttOnctl of�cllifornict Insurance Ser'v{ces, It1c. n College in 1947,and was stationed at Camp Roberts as the camp pedia- At Talbot,webe always been focased on you�buainess.That means p�ocidinQ espe�t�is�;assessment, � trician.He practiced in San Luis Obispo from 1953 to 1988,and has � continued to serve this communiry well into retirement.As a founding excellent cove�ade�alue,a�d an eye fot oppommities m help enhance our relationships.That's why � � � Commltt2e membel of the Mental Health Cllnlc,Tedone SeTVed on lts we'ce become a HUB Intemational company-bringing together the expertise and expe�ience of some � advisory board and was president for seven years.He has been a mem- of the most well-tega�ded p�ofessionals in the industry�and c�eating c>ne of the snnngest insurance O ber of the Mission College Prep and Elementary Sehool boards,taught 6�okerages in North America.We're still die same peopfe you'��e come to k�,ow a�d tru+r,p�oviding C sex education,selved on the Youth Football League Board,and was the the same le��el of pertonal sen�ice ynoc cumpany demand�-6at we nuw have more to otter dian just Z attending physieian at countless youth football games. the ba;ic package.So as fa�a�ou<<elatiomhipt are concemed-not6ing has changed.Except nur name. � The man who hired Dr.Tedone passed away in 1976.As the commu- And our abilicy�0 5ec��e you becrec . nity makes plans to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the hospital he � founded,the values established and the standards set by Dr.Edison � � French live on...and on. � � Sidebar: � An Euening of Satin&Spurs,a 60th Anniuersary Gala benefiting ItlfBfflQfiOMt� � � French Hospital Medical Center,will be held on Saturday,Septenaber 16, HUB Intemational of California lnsuranee Serviees,Inc. �v 2006 at The Santa Margarita Ranch,beginning at 5:30 p.m.Elegant 1437 Marsh Street#100�San Luis Obispo,C�1�80�.542.0991�805.542.0246 � Western or Black Tie.Dinner,Train Rides,LiveAuction,SilentAuction. 22 they get it in the public school classroom. It a • child has a bent toward the arts and his famil� ` m��'� � _' cannot afford private lessons,he may never '�'� have an o ortuni to ta into that oten- �� `=4� ;a r;� r�. PP n' P P �� ' � �`� � ; tial.,. �'• Another program,'Blues for Kids,"is organ- � ' '�` � � ized by touring vocal music artist Val Johnson J � � � ��' .,�_„� �� ' ��"�'}� �� and her guitar-playing husband,A1 B.Blue The 1 Madonnari Festival � �� - �' '� �. (stage name). Complete with washboard and AI'tS EdllCdt1011 COI1t1CC'tlOtl - �� ' steel-tipped gloves,Val sings while teaching �.�,, �, �; students about the roots of blues and the vari- By Colette Joyce � � " ' � � -: ous sryles. The students make kazoos out of >� � 0. combs and waYed paper and play along with ,� �' he I Madonnari Italian Street Painting .� = her during the lesson. According to Val,°We Festival will be in full swing on teach the blues as a way to express emotions � �'�` in a positive manner." Val and her husband September 16th and 17th. Strolling � , � do�vntown to see beautiful chalk paintings � ��' have also shared this message in juvenile and artists of all ages beaming with pride is � - �� halls. On Wednesday evenings she sings spicy enough of a draw(pun intended). But did r`� T�4 blues,jazz and zydeco tunes at the Bon Temps Creole Cafe in San Luis Obis o She once did vou realize that by simply enjoying a day at �,,� P • the festival you are enhancing the arts edu- ;�;_ �� , k � a two-week tour as the lead singer for the �- , ,-. � �'� `��",._,�, ��.:�' band which made Janis Jo lm famous. Val cation of local public school children? With • -_ � p' the decrease in funding of the arts in the says,"I was a mischievous kid,and if it hadn't local schools,this is an important way to been for music,I don't know how things contribute to the future of the arts in our com- labeled programs. One of CCP's resident would have turned out for me! The CCP is muniry. artists is Bonnie Johnson. Bonnie carefully wonderfuL They made it possible for me to The Children's Creative Project(CCP),a weaves the state standards into her visual art sing and use my passion of teaching kids." Santa Barbara-based non-profit organization, lesson plans,balancing creativiry with educa- However,funding is critical. Here's how it and the American Institute of Architects tion. If she must teach to a state standard works. The festival money supports funding California Central Coast Chapter(AIACCCC), about lines,she makes sure she uses some- of"arts credits." Currently each elementary co-present the I Madonnari Festival. With thing tangible for kids,like a scarecrow's hair, and secondary school gets a$100 arts credit to their portion of the festival funds,the CCP to demonstrate the concept. Many of her subsidize their arts programs. Of course,the arranges tailored arts prcgrams for students in artists have won prizes at the Mid-State Fair. more funds the festival raises,the more arts the disciplines of visual art,vocal music, Passionate about art education,Bonnie says, credits will be available for the schools. The dance and theatre. They offer a Touring Artist "More people are afraid of art than any other CCP produces an Arts Catalog for each school Performances program and a Resident Artist discipline. I think that's sad. Anybody can be site with a listing of 180 touring artists and Workshop program. Last year,the CCP spon- an artist if they're taught." Although she also educational performances. Maria Slavin, sored 110 touring artist performances and offers art lessons through her own business, Program Consultant,works with the school more than 3300 resident artist workshops in Bon Jon Art,Bonnie believes in the impor- principals to find the right artists for their San Luis Obispo county schools and libraries. tance of art in the public schools: "Some stu- schools and caters to each school's needs: These art offerings are too vibrant to be dents will not get any art education unless "My ultimate dream is to see all of the arts at � �� A Rea! 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"The Festival is a grass-roots effort-run 100 percent by vohm- � :�` +. � �t > � ��ers. It's orchestrated by just a dozen or so architects and associates." � �` ` \olunteers are needed for lining out the squares,producing banners, � � `� � �. runnin g booths,and cleanin g u p. Adults who wish to volunteer can � �..: contact Lenny Grant at 773-7113�3 or Maria Slavin at 772-0656. With ,,, ,�� iheir part of the funds supplied by the festival,the AIA has set up a � " � `� _� �` �°.M.,� ic�undation to be used for students pursuing a career in architecture or �; --r;__.� ' ,i related field. � `' Approacimately 4,000 people attended the SLO I Madonnari Festival �-;�.� ;• "� � last year. Bring a few friends and let's double it this year! It runs from �� `,,� �• �"`°"""'�"�`.�. �� l0 a.m.to 6 p.m.both days and admission is free. Become a business "�- �. ` � �, '� ;ponsor,purchase a square as a street painter,volunteer,or just buy a -�'` �' �--- � ' � �� t shirt and food. Come enjoy the festival and pump up arts education -..,_._ ._ .,�„ ti�r children in u�ir�•umnnmiry� all of the schools-more than just a few weeks per year.° The Santa Barbara branch uses its additional funding to offer summer school programs in all four arts disciplines since school hours are sacred and ��,� . ��(�� often reserved for Language Arts and Mathematics. � The Children's Creative Project is a program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office,with William J.Cirone as superintendent. ��RK lUl� Kathy Koury,executive director of the Children's Creative Project since 1977, says,"Santa Barbara has been actively promoting the arts for at ,�` ,,� least two decades." She adds,"Our organization devotes tens of thou- �`" � � Your sands of dollars in free administrative services to its CCP branch in San � � Luis Obispo Counry to implement arts education programs in 40 �y��T��T� schools." ;� � � ��,� �� ..V � 1 . "It takes a concerted effart by the ciry,the counry,the AIA,the visi- g.� tor's bureau and the community to make the festival a success,"Koury �� comments. She praises the Ciry of San Luis Obispo for their$5,000 � � � '' � � ��=a .��;� _#� ;�.' , • � 11 . 11 � , � • : • � • . � . � . . . � � � O � � n 0 � � � � � � • `� c. ENFPt�C?Y�E= C ! � � Z a � & 1(`�SURANCE SERVICES r � ��. �. • � � � r-r � � �� "� � � / N I O � i e+i O � ' ��" _ � Inside the three-ston� �� mm�� ,� �� ,_ � �� structure at Monterey and � `�- ' 'f Nipomo,8,400 square feet �_-? ''`� - of space is ingeniously r St01�/ .�� '�� ; �� :. utilized to give different - �: _. �;.-� �- age groups special areas �� '' ` �' �� z to investigate.At the same he ��- � �� ` ' �. ��' � , i ��'^- �%'`�-�.. � ` time�kids will be free to � ;��` � y� � wander through the entire • � - �,-> -- '"�€�..�, � � �''�� r �.- � "� labyrinth of surprises or �`' � �` �" zero in on just one e�ib- [useu�n : �� t. °� '� w�� . ��`��,'� � , That's what my grand- � ` �' `��` � � ' �� son Kieran would do here. � _. � � T � , e _� � _ -�� - . Ca�� a�� ab�af„�� '"� ,� �"` � � --� Rip around for 15 min- utes,then focus an some � ' � � � �`�� beguiling,gadgery object � ;C1Cl 1,60YE '�"� �� '-� � ��x�� to discover what makes it ` though the newly finished Children s �� f" �` : tick. �tuseum building makes a polished �� ; � �- � "`'��"� � Speaking ofticking:the ddition to downtown,it harbors a ,�� `� �° � � � centerpiece of the muse- I'his place,which intends to become au� � --�� `�`'""` � um is a huge clock towei. nost powerful learn-by-doing tool for The inner workings of the gently needs people power itself. newest attraction for the younger set come up clock form a climbing structure,the whole what I learned. with such magical ingredients? thing powered by a bench swing in the form �inside the museum interior,my first "E�loration.Imagination.And learning of a giant pendulum.(Thus kids will be able t was:They must have peeked into the through play.These are the core ideas we're to make time go faster or slower-and I'm f my five-year-old grandson.How else carrying out,°asserts Roy Mueller,the muse- hoping the museum will let grownups in on he hardworking folks behind SLO's um's energetic new Executive Directar. the secret.) This space is no generic plastic play- ��„��`��E��:��,�y_,�jt��try�_��,�� ground.In playful ways,the bright,multi- , media e�ibits relate to San Luis Obispo �� Counry and its history.I was entranced by � � �� illustrations of the 10-foot spiral slide that will �� cling to the building's e�erior.An organic, � ��'- �� '� artistically twisting affair,it resembles our �� s�-�-<� -, �� fruitful grapevines. �� _ � � k = I talked with Children's Museum Board __� �.�- �-�-'" � �� r � �'�'"� � member Ashala Lawler about the museum �,� � �.� �� `'�� that preceded this one and asked why she and ��.. ��4` i� � other volunteers tackled the ambitious goal of .�+''�"� expanding it. � �� `By our 15th year of operation,we had •� �, � �,.�.„, � � �� _ � � nearly 40,000 kids per year visiting our 2,200- �� square-foot faciliry,°she said."In summer �J�,+ �• � "� s r r . n �,.• =°� v�;,, , months,sometimes we actually had to tur �� families away.The need was clear.As parents, ��C ��'�� we felt our communiry deserved a world-class ��,� �� faciliry for ldds of all ages." The Board's hard work and planning has ��5��CQ ��;�� . paid off.Once e�ibits are in place,local �� ""�Y ��- youngsters,visiting families,and teachers :� � �- � ., with groups of schoolchildren will encounter ��EtG�i�'li�I�� ,� _ �" ' '� � a variery of imaginative experiences and free- ; � � '��`� choice learning opportunities,served up in � �r�(� ��I1��EI! �1��'5�� ,�Y �'v� �.. I ��-��--� -� inimitable San Luis style. �CE't �@� �� CQ� � � �`>�,��' Drawing on his prior experiences at � =" � '`� ��`'�k' Kidspace Museum in Pasadena,Director -----� ``:�� Mueller pushed for age-specific play areas � ,e � �,. �="��'� } _�- inside the faciliry. � As he pointed out to me,the little ones up . . to four years have a special space for them- Paso Robles Arroyo Grande $an Luis �bispo selves on the third floor.Well away from the � 1234 Park St 133 Bridge St 686 Higuera bigger kids,it includes a storytelling center, ' ' 238-2233 481-1700 541-0686 '�� tunnels,funhouse mirrors,and a"messyplay --- - ° table"that will meet with enthusiastic recep- r . .•�:. _. . , .. tion from parents whobe ever had their walls ?�� " ` ' � � ` 'Yedecorated°by offspring.Another focal _ � i � _ - �� ,� � = � �' 25 �� . � � � Cy �� 'c��o o D � � � a .� � .� .� . , ` ' i, � � �; y � � Intercultural Childcare ; ' ��, � ' , _�, _ a unique cultural exchange&exceptional value � ""� � ` � �t: ,� � • � -i� :".. ^ , � � ' �� NI A'!1'iJSq - �-+� £ � � � - �� ` � •Live-in chifdcare a"""""°""'"'"""" z -_ _.... . ,.. ._. .< :�j�l)�� :.,_„ ,., ,:; � ,, ....,.,,;:[l SI./,OOOCo •Flexible&affordabie U.S.Gavemmentdesignatedculturalexchangeprogram SLO Cytildren's Bli�seum receritly.illore ini�ls r�re�reerle�l to •Carefully screened au pairs � •Personalized matching WWW•chiaupairusa.org com�lete tlie fncility. � : i � point is the clamber-on Brio train.Its cowcatcher grill?A}rylophone. The second story of the museum,aimed at five to nine-year-olds, will present SLOtown in miniature:bank,fire station,diner,delivery � .�_- truck,and retail shops. These stores can be sponsored by local busi- � ,�; ; �� Rea�� nesses,linking kids to the"real world°work in our community. ,��;; � 390 HIGUERA STREET,SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA 93401 With the help of lights and sound effects,SLOtown will periodically ceos>sas-»n•F.ax caos�s4s-»9, "go up in flames"and be"rescued"by kids using gear and a dispatch ,5 ' board donated by the County Sheriff.Talk about firing a child's imagi- yR{ � '' 805.459.1776 >;� Fax 805.888.2776 riBtlOri! rodessa(�rodessanewton.com „�; Our world-famous farmers'market also has a major presence.At its i� �' produce stalls,kids will get to role-play,learning where food comes from and what the seasons bring.Another activiry area that will delight Broker Associate is Bubblegum Alley where kids create with artwork,not the sticky stuff, c��r,�=Frro, s�r s then use pink"bubblegum"magnets to hang their masterpieces in places of honor. . � • . Besides a"runaway"trolley that appears about to topple onto the � � � first floor,this level also boasts a performance stage,complete with � � costume trunks and sound board for budding musicians,precocious I techies,and young hams. The first floor of the museum,aimed at older kids,takes the cake for �; • � • • the highest wonder quotient I'm forbidden to give away its secrets but I can tell you this.It's hot It's deep.And it'll blow you away. Although the building,including elevator and stairs,is complete and ' � � � the exhibit designs are finished,the museum lacks just one thing to bring all of this legerdemain to life.Money. That's where we come in.The Children's Museum has myriad ways to contribute-from$150 tiles,pavers,bricks,and decorative blocks you can name for your child or grandchild,to larger commitments from individuals or businesses to underwrite exhibits,floors,or the museum itself. � A�IFII...� Given the worrying trends in school cutbacks for art and science, � the kinetic and varied learning opportunities at the museum will help SY"CHrATRY I N C. � bridge a widening gap. � By offering another reason to linger downtown,the Children's ).Michael Rivard,M.D. p Museum will also drive traffic to retailers.As Dave Garth,longtime ° specializing in Adult Psychiotry ond Forensic Psychiatry r' head of the city's Chamber of Commerce,says,°The new museum will ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS � gT'efltly eIlY18IlCe SdII LU1S OIJ1S�70 C1Yy BIIC�COUI1Ty 85 3 tOUIISt CiBSt1118- PACIFIC PSYCHIATRY.3220 S.HIGUERA SL.STE 215.SAN IUIS OBISPO,(805)541-5055 � � tion for families-all while enhancing the quality of life for local resi- n«eP��s ec,uaH,Pa��r�a�e MHr, ` � oo, .�,� ,. dents,big and small.° c Longtime county residents like me,with grandchildren who visit, �Repairs �Remodeling ��Decks z will benefit too.At the Children's Museum,my grandkids will absorb ��Additions -�New Homes � knowledge in ways we no longer remember how to do. �COIICI'�t@ �,CUStOCTI Cclblll@tS As Fred Rogers of"Mr Roger's Neighborhood"fame often said,"Play � �''` � is the real work of childhood.° Complete Service from Project � � To enable that learning through play is the real work of adulthood. DESlgll thrOUgh FIIl81 II1SpECtI0f1. "'r � '� It's time to create a local legacy,folks,and the train is about to leave � the timbers��h, ��. � the station.Executive Director Roy Mueller and his 17-member Board � Call John Vial � � are raring to open the museum's doors in December.Won't you get on 461-1642 � board? se habla espanol 610-5192 N To make the Children's Museum a realiry,please donate now at the WWW.timbersmith.COttt o0 museum's website:www.slokids.org or ca11805/545-5874. SBI'vlll San Luis Obispo Coun for 30 Years � 26 i ncluding salaries afld �,�mm� ,� � �;��ages,the value of ;� services provided,a�d ;� the numbers ofpeople # �erved as well as the �Q ��h��C�� „ r:� � uumbers of volunteers �-� � contributing their �� Oh �� `�, �� ;�°� �-�, �� . � �ime and efforts to the ' ' � community. � � _ � � � '.�� B�K�12l�ra D�utSC� d � ;. The ultimate goal of ore than 1,000 nonprofit corporations call San Luis Obispo � �,,��_ _ the stud�according Counry�ome.This�all,a groundb�eaking project sp�n- � � ,� � �,�:�-.�g��t��,��_;::�::.� to Alexander,is to sored b United Wa of SLO Coun and conducted b the or sc�zooi cl�aldr�en throu h YOPAC. open up discussion UCSB Economic Forecast Project will demonstrate that these organ- La Clinica de Tolsa ensures hundreds of needy amonggovemment, izations not only°do good"for the communiry,but have a signifi- � � � ��>�ar receive�zcality dental cnre. business and commu- cant impact on the local economy as we1L ,. j � niry leaders about the Based on a counry-wide survey conducted �� , ,�� value and importance of nonprofit organizations to SLO this spring,the Economic Impact Study of �q� � ' County and its future."We hope to start an ongoing dia- Nonprofit Corporations in SLO County will doc- � ` °� logue,°she says.°This project can be the beginning of a sig- ument the employment,revenue,purchasing , ��T nificant discussion about the role nonprofits play in the qual- power,services and volunteer numbers of local �. iry of life in our community,how the community views the public benefit corporations. . .`� � contributions of nonpro�its,how we all interact with each "It's one way to help county residents,busi- � '� � `" '"~- other to reach our common goals." �°'a `�.~��. ness ownexs and public officials get their arms � ��e Project coordinator Ben Ebert began work on the projectin around a very diverse group of organizations,° 4 � �, y�x January of this year,collaborating with UCSB on the survey's according to United Way Executive Director , }y: � �� design and creating an online survey instrument that made Charlotte Alexander.°The study will also help to �- � � �` � gathering the data from the more than 1,000 nonprofits more show how all kinds of nonprofit organizations � �� `�� efficient."We did our best to reach out and gather informa- contribute to our economic and social health- # ��` � tion from as many nonprofits as possible,"he savs. building community,preserving culture,con- Before that,in fall 2005 a Steering Committee-led by SLO tributing to our qualiry of life,helping everyone � �=,��F„ County Sheriff and United Way Board President Pat Hedges prosper.° and made up of local nonprofit executives,survey experts and Results of the study will be presented to the t community leaders-came together to oversee the study. public at a breakfast summit on October 5 at Embassy Suites Hotel in John Taylor from Taylor Consulting Group and Ken Riener from Cal San Luis Obispo.UCSB Economic Forecast Project Director Bill Watkins Poly's Orfalea College of Business are providing expert advice,and sev- will highlight what he calls the"sizeable"contributions of the nonprofit eral business and communiry leaders are contributing their time and sector.°Even though there are no shares to be bought and sold,and no talents,including Monica Irons from the City of San Luis Obispo,Terry earnings reports for shareholders,nonprofits are in fact a significant Marks of Terry Marks&Associates,Tom Lott from Wood Group Power component of San Luis Obispo Counry's economy,"Watkins says. Operations,Sergio Holguin from The Tribune,and David Gray from the The study will show the total revenue of nonprofits,both from United Way Board of Directors. sources within and outside SLO County.It will document expenditures, Nonprofit executives helping to shepherd the study include Jill Bolster-White of Transitions-Mental Health Association,Evan Mendelson of Hodine,SLO �� CountyArts Council Executive Director Marta Peluso,Economic Opportuniry Commission ED Biz Steinber and Charlotte Alexander of � �� United Way. g Z Major financial supporters of the study,in � Where Everyone Can Learn to Draw addition to United Way,are Southern O California Gas Company and the County of � Fall Classes Begin September ��th San L°'S°b'Sp°�"'�th°ther Sp°ns°rs�°m'ng �' on board before the October summit. � -Beginning/Advaneed Drawing f3 Painting For Kids and Adults Partners include Congresswoman Lois U -Home School Classes - Birthday Parties - Mommy F3 Me Capps,Don Maruska&Co.,Dudley Business Development,the Economic Vitality Art - Spanish Classes f3 More Corporation of SLO County,First American �' � — — — — — — — — — — — — Title Company,Outspoken,SLO Counry -� � FREE CLASS COUPON � Tournal,SESLOC Federal Credit Union,the � � -New f3 returning students ,f � SLO Chamber of Commerce and the SLO o � -One free class per student u,,0 � County Communiry Foundation. 1 ,��', � � "We have a wide range of sponsors and � � � ' OUR FALL SCHEDULE /�_• �._�_L � communiry partners,°Alexander says."I think � � IS NOW UP `--'` � �� that shows how much interest this study will � � —,--,'-, � generate in the community.Bill Watkins and --� ,_ y � �W.MONART.C�11'� .�_ �.. ��-'`-- '-^- -- � UCSB know what they are doing,and we +r �:�.�,��,, � think the summit in October will be an eye- � ` Av-ry,Age 5 544-4Z43 Ally,Age 8 The Journal 1 opening experience for the communiry.° � - - - - - - - - - - - - - � - - - � 27 SAN LU IS T RUST BA K � N :� ��'��, �� :� � . an uls rust ust ot v�: z� .� �� : ��, �.Y� � . � �� Casey Appell joins the � � � San Luis Trust team � �� With over 25 years of commercial � � lending experience, Casey is taking �� San Luis Trust Bank to the next level as �� our new Executive Vice f�resident and �� Chief Credit Administrator. _ �� :.: �.� ��e � � � Come on by to meet Casey or to � „ congratulate him on his new endeavor. �� , �;� � � � r.n �� "�' E a�:�;� �"'�.x�r:�ir'� � �' r�,t,;+� O ` ,'rti��ll �� t i�� p � � . yd , k �!I �� `�� ,.� C� , � _ . . .. . p��y ,�, ^ �..i _ �d4, �w � �� `�°� � � �.* `��T �>'�fi�� ` � �� o C � � Z I a ��;��, , I � .i,� 805.541.9200 , � ' 1001 Marsh Street ! � � San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 � www.sanluistrustbank.com � c� •� Q FDIC N 0 0 .ro�F,. � �i,:��.t'��C;;� J��iu,'. � � -�� z��- , [Wcy.�1'UL�dlub,:� �� - -, . ., . .. ° _ t, �iOtRitl�L'!i� 'I121lM!Y!!y 11f70t �� ' + V,� _ . .'r'�, �[J[tfly�!1f!!y�IlQ1p t�r rtKtlrsu expa�rat LonePi�� _ ;r�� . � Y�. � let's Go to thp M�vi� � �� -=�..T ��++m . ,r�ty�ana b�oa, fi►• l.��ta��(;rr1/u� � wvau in tAe wrc � -.�,� �r KirW. 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It u�rd tn bi�a lot wetter bark thert uid � � � ��urr�x rculated down rracks and sep;u�ted r hr txKtrock into massive clusters,ledgrs uwi ��rk arnc��,pe�tect(or movie ambwhrs uw3 wunflght.. lun�l�l�• huq S.rys... Earh(ktot�rr.LoneF'inehostsitsannutl �`�� 1 , t . tilm tr.rtiv:d. Fo�the last !6 yrars the kuir� ._ . ._�.. . ��.• `�....�' , uuludrs muvir.rrt tnurs througt►che AI�Eom� � - . � - I lill.v,that wcrr.hot in thr max�ive cluitrrr nP � �.��-.�� . �L�.- ♦ �l.`.�..�1- . . ♦�-�t � lh�• iut'�5. 1�U<Il'��tKl(1:1f11��I�RI�:I�t`O�h;lfl�� hnu�qh��ur th��G��ti�.il ' �Mok• your s�co�d class o1 th� wNk o � � � , Satvrdoy cio�s a�d it will b� half►h� cost oi �•�•�•�•�•,�;•� _ � � wNkdoy a�co�+d cla�s. Thaf's w+ly 510.00 .-- moh inst�ad o1 S�O.001 -�' '"�•+ycxxl ttrruuqh[krrrnt�rr 1f106) � i � . R �, � � Po�r fo►4 s�ssbe+s i� adva�e�a�d �e�iw a �� 1 O`� diuou�t o� �rov� tuitioe�. As vwl) os, , ;�, f�co sa+.,.a�,► oP.� a,►,,,.� Rib Eyt or Fi(ti Mi,grton �'�y�r'"�"p� S�rved u,�th salad. /ries or ric�. red aa X ` �3ipn up fvr a�r oddifio�ol proq�vrns R-,vrnna�ekt, bcte s/nw ond bread. S�d.95 ,_,,. ,.,, , ;, .. � ,••�.,. . �. ;,�, .,. .. ,...,�.•��,.,; and � w tr[rivr S'� S•n� i�f{ t�i.• nc�[�ih<�n<�� r0Orciftla ehicken or Fish Tacos �^, R� <<'��'"' flow to.t�llas �uith all the/i:�njs�� '+j rtd caDbt�t slatu, S7.9S I --� � � ti t�. r L t t Ca�uul �tmocphere — tieri��a<Food L� � � � At h I et i cs � OPEIY 1 1:30 M•F � J �h:l 1�an��'d.��.�wr�'l � � Y M N A .S T I C S err.�Ai.a.i..��„�,,�.�� .r.,�,� ,,��, � 7 hnll N.�r• \iqhH. ��+rci.�l. E ��TOWy ��..nr�s icott A Qana Nil�tea.! � cn...,P+o.,�n.M sod.y � a 547-1GYM (1496) �:o �e�,,,,�.e. .�.�.. s��. e. s�o � r -- . _ t ��_ _. I� i.= � � ��,�-. �. �. �� ..,� " � - u `4� ,`�'--_._ - �} � _�tr � �� -'- �r�i �. � , . �� ; �_�� : ��: � - _ . _ �„yy �� . �< - . �.� �� -� "��"' �'� �� :.�� . ;� �' - , � _ � � :�, y,4 .� u�,�� z � . .�,� � y �: :k � ,..,��a�.�;3��. bloi�ze,lli�seum Rock Arcli Stop by the visitor's center in Lone Pine to pick up a map of Movie Road. Inside the map � ' ' ' �� are photos and clips of some of the old west- � � ems tilmed here. An easy self-driving tour will take movie buffs back in time to their favorite � ' ' ' i wrstem tlicks. The map is numbered with old phuros of distinct rocks used in those films. Hollywood's interest in the Alabama Hills � � � ' / ' ' 1 � � cuntinues to this day,and the Bureau of Land �-� . •� . • . � . �. . � �lanagement issues dozens of film permits tach year. During your visit you may see film � � � crews on location,so keep a courteous dis- � . � tance as you explore the granite clusters along � ' � � ' � historic Movie Road. I ' I / Getting There: From Los Angeles take .., �, flighwaV 14 to Highway 395 to Lone Pine. � ' ° • - 1 fum left on the Whitney Portal Road a short � �' �� distance ro Movie Road and turn right on to a � ��,�,° � ,� I maintained dirt road. �� More To See: At 14,497 feet,Mount Whimey � � � '" . is the tallest peak in the Lower 48 states. � ''�► �_� �� (hher outdoor activities include hiking,rock � ' ;,, J �.r climbing,mountain biking,fishing in the ` " , � �� ' �` .i ��wens Valley and bird watching. Two hours � "�:� �.. � t ��,i,t is Death Valley National Park �� `�� ` ��. � � �; :�.r . . � . � � . . I�z Rernembi-anee � - . of Those Lost. . . � SEPT'E�1�3FR 11,20Q6 � ��`�`,��' ��` ' ` * ��`�' � .' � '�`�,.;�,,,°:. �� . � �� ' ��`�"� LL '":'��x` ' Patriot Day � ,,�� .�� '�"�� .� ,��, ' .`�,. , k � . �: A�iational Dav of Kemembrance � ��`' � �� '�� , .,�. : �—��Y � �� "� �� . _�� , u . . � � _.Fz� � _��_.-- �gg ` . - '��_ '-- � r M�� (�� Fl!F� � �` a n.,rc.h.n � �``°� _ ..�. ��- f� _�if � — . f f� / y U .� _ ^, .%*�t f �t%�� #' � � . ��Y7'7t -' . ... . �~/ �, �-�� `� 1 a& .. 1890 S.Higuera•San Luis Obispo � �� -_�� + �,ti �;q��-� �43-6871 � .��,�.��„ TaL�� . �,�,�;. - ,z ,.� Traditional Funerai Sc rti�ice5 � �� i.��:' . .� _�,� t� _�F � � � i� r i �temorial Services•C.remarion � � ' .F�?.� .�,�'�.:`•..,.� ;.= -�.(��,1 ,.-J ..-.i i/i/t{,.� �J��J.�,,.�,.,.,J.1�J � 30 guage proficiency,minoriry racial status,and a lack of a stable family �mm�� structure. Our traditional expectation has been that regardless of these student characteristics,the school is expected to close the achievement gap by � delivering high qualiry instruction.We expect our schools to make a Our Schools difference.But what happens in school is not the only factor that influ- ` ences student success.As we prepare for another school year,we �" �. �= should remind ourselves of this fact.What if these expectations for our °�� schools are actually too high?Maybe schools can have some influence, � �. S�dent SuCC�s but the work of educators also has to be a part of a community team. Recently,there seems to be renewed interest from the educational Is a Team�:ffort research community to describe just how much of an influence school � actually has on student achievement,and how other factors such as family and communiry may impact student success.Actually,this is an old question dating at least to the 1966 study by Prof.James Coleman By Dr.Julian Crocker from Iohns Hopkins University that concluded that for minority chil- County Superintendent of Schools dren the family background and resources mattered more than the quality of the schools these children attended.While we have contin- ued to believe schools can overcome differences in family back- ver 37,000 students in our counry are returning to our public grounds,there also continues to be research pointing to the limitations and private schools as the 2006-07 school year begins.We cer- of school,particularly for poor and minoriry students. tainly wish that all of these students will have a successful year So,what does this seeming contradiction mean for school and our in school.In fact,most of these students will have a positive year in efforts to close the achievement gap?First,I would suggest that none our schools.Our counry students consistently score above state and of the research finds that school doesn't matter.It rather indicates that national norms on measures of student achievement,and I expect that good schools can make a difference for low achieving students,but it is trend to continue for this school year. only part of the picture.We should not have unrealistic expectations However,not all students will be successful in school this year.The that schools can do it all.There are very powerful influences on the current phrase for this lack of success for some students is the lives of students that e�st regardless of what we do in schools.For "achievement gap."It means there is a"gap"between the measured example,if students are chronically ill and absent from school due to a academic performance of some students and that of the majoriry of lack of access to health care,they are not going to benefit from school. our students.The current state and federal accountability measures If the family is dysfunctional and students are moved from foster home focus on how well schools are doing in closing this gap.It turns out to foster home and back to relatives,it is unrealistic to expect that that the profile of the students who are not having success in school school can make a significant difference in their lives,other than pro- include such societal characteristics as poverty,lack of English lan- viding some stability.A lack of affordable housing in a communiry can cause poorer families to move frequently,thus interrupting school . ,.. ,. . . . . : . , ,... . ... : ., attendance and continuity.If economic pressures require both par- � ents to work long hours,there is no time for such school support as L I N D A M O O D—B E L L � reading to children at home.Without access to health care,some- 7�°'""ng cente,� thing as basic as eyeglasses may not be provided to students causing . - an obvious impediment to learning in school.Middle class families CREATING THE • ��• can provide enriching educational activities for their children during the summer months.Children living in poverry often are left on their M�� O� own or with minimal supervision during the summer. • • � ' I believe that good schools can make a difference in the lives of all dlildren.But the effects of schools are certainly limited by the social fabric of student's lives.To close the achievement gap,we need to • • • - . - expand our attention and policies beyond education to such areas as Q + • . ��, healthcare,employment,and housing.It will take a team effort to CZt FOR YOUR CHILD! • " • really close the achievement gap. � . •. . . •. ? •ir - � rarents,educators,and professionals are invited � tu join us at our complimentary Fall Events. � � Call today far details and to RS GT '" -" - �' �' ��„rlf�f � � H • O • M • E ' ��' � �.� � � �GARE - GIVER U . .. - . - . . 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(805} 781-8156 (888) 439-8800 � ' � � � � w�vtiv.homccare-�ivcr.com another hole,and killed the motor again.His crew arrived.Now our transportation was a 31 ��mmu�� many attempts to start up did not succeed. small pickup with room only for two in the Suddenly he became very quiet.I glanced front seat so we sat in the truck bed. over at him,but he was staring past me with The last week of our safari found us hunt- CuestaCollege the strangest look on his face;I turned to look. ing both rhino and lion.We needed more No more than fifty yards away a rhinoceros exciting pictures.Late in the week we encoun- Emeritus lunged to its feet.Once upright,that huge ani- tered a rhino in a marshy area.Our driver mal charged straight at me and my open door. turned the truck around to our left for us to �� Everybody seemed frozen except me.I scoot- snap pictures.One of our native boys hissed ed over and practically sat on our driver's lap. and pointed.There to our right was another That animal kept heading toward me.I fig- rhino.Our truck moved slowly ahead with rhi- Wfriting Bits and Pieces ured I would end up on his horn,all bloody nos to right and left of us.Our excitement and full of holes.Fortune played a role in my peaked.Dead ahead two lionesses poked their escape from severe trauma.Normally noise heads up over tall grass to stare at us.Fortune The wriring that nppears in this space is was not allowed when hunting or trying for shined upon us again:the rhinos moved off the work of stccdents enrollecl in Writing Bits photos;however,our scout had the sense to into the brush. Our driver had stopped so we and Pieces of Personal History(emcoll 401). bang on our tinny truck.This scared the rhino could get good pictures,but the lionesses The dass,taught by Diane Halsted,is one of just enough that he veered off and ploughed decided those camera flashes indicated dan- many offerings of the Cuesta College Emeritus into the fender in front of ine.His horn stuck. ger and closed in to investigate us. College,a program of no fee dasses in art, He struggled until finally he freed himself and Their tails shot straight up in the air and music,literature,writing,yoga,photography, then tore off into the tall brush. lashed back and forth as they charged us;they senior health,ancl many other subjects, All were ready for cocktail hour when we had cubs to protect.The driver beat a hasty directed at those ouer 50.For information returned to camp. retreat but those lions ran closer,so close I about classes go to www.Cuesta.edu,click on Conversation became pretty lively after sev- could see their shining wild eyes.Our truck Quick Links,and choose Emeritus;email eral libations.Our guide assured us a charge had not picked up enough speed to out dis- sbrum@cuesta.edu;orcall546-3121. was not unusual when the rhino sensed dan- tance them.Within minutes they would be on ger.He added that normally we would not be us.I banged on the tailgate,hissed,and yelled sitting ducks and not to worry about any bloody thunder.It worked.The lionesses Safari �ture dangerous incidents.Mmmm,I mused: stopped and glared at our retreating vehicle. We are in the land of wild animals.I hope he As we looked back,both stood majestically fixes that truck. erect,apparently saying,"and now keep out.° Days passed.Our guide's term was up and Never again will I doubt lions have big yel- By Betty Cousins he left with the safari truck as soon as a new low eyes. �� Te left Nairobi,traveling south in our �� /\/ huge safari truck,completely open �^ 1� �� to the elements,no doors.We con- � ;� t:nued into Tanganyika,passing small vil- ' lages where children waved and held out �, �,�'�,�� ,;_ �T their hands for candv We became excited VALLEY i when we saw a few animals but were told �� '� �� f,�� ,1�� ` v i N E YA R�, � DNA they were nothing compared to what we �� '� ° � ��"• would find around our campsite in the open �� `r �rr f��'��,"� � � � '"� plains called the veldt. �. a -�''��''�'��.��..,;. ��.w Usually on our outings the chief guide � Wine • Appetizers � occe,Ball•Live Music drove.I sat in the passenger seat with my � �-� uv � �`�.��1��,s camera;our native scout and gun bearers sat � �� +�'` � � 4� �� ' �� in back with other members of our group. A ��,,,��''"'�'�� ,,�,��'�� trap door in the roof allowed our scout to _ � ,� Y�.� ��" �" ' poke his head out for a better view of sur- �,�;:' „, � � rounding terrain.He'd spot animals before �� ,, � , *.� �' � we drove too close to scare them away and Y �,��'� `� � �� b��` ��": � � � ruin good photo opportunities.Every day we ��`��;�,.�t.�' ' ` �" ��k� '. ,��°` ; �-< looked for animals to photograph,returning � �, �� . '�� in late afternoon for a bath and delightful '�`' O c dinner of buffalo steaks and veggies prepared � �� , � by our camp boys.They did everything for �.�t��1`s�{��'� � � Z ��4 f�'�yr� �/ � us,including our laundry.Often when we � returned,it appeared spread out on bushes Fridays in September from S:OOPr,-7:OOPn, � to dry,even our lingerie. .} �„e�°a� September lsc g�h 15�n pp�e&pgm � One warm afternoon we traveled over t.i,`�!``�` � Free Admission � S" e� some rough ground.After drenching winter •��t��'�5"`"''` ";�ta �`�� '' Wine and food avaitable for purchase. � � � rains,elephants had passed through,leaving ��_�' �_ , ,,. .,,�,.. � - �°, ��' 2585 Biddte Ranch Road,San Luis Obispo '�'� deep hoof prints in soggy dirt.Holes were a � � < <eos>s44-sass c�v g00d t4V21V2 lIICYleS C�eell.�1e11 OUT tIllC1C Illt �1��'�. �`—' www.EdnaVa�leyVineyard.com t N one,the engine died,but our driver ground it ,' ,� � back on.He drove for another few feet,hit =s. � ,� � 32 �F� '�' �s telt it was high time to conduct a°health" �mm� ,� ,�„ ,;• inventory of Downtown trees to determine � �� ' �vho stays,who goes,who's healthy,�vho's � not,when removals should happen and what Downtown ��arieties provide suitable replacements. �:�� .� Called"Evaluarion of Selected Street Trees, 5�� '�� ` � Ciry of San Luis Obispo,"the report,issued b�� Bill Spiewak,Registered Consulting Arborist, � � "� details tree types,locations,health and struc- B�� ` tural characteristics of Downtown's trees � � �- � - alon with roblems like branch attachments U�� 5�• "'�,"��' � ; ' � � ��' and damage from wounds.(More about that F later). RQ��,Qaf�S �h S��'t� ��`�� Though no injuries resulted from the past New plan focuses on _ � �� > � incidents,it was only by luck as trees fell on n cars,across bridges and into buildings.This f'Qp�QCeI1I611 f, C/'QQtlI1g � -s ��' ��`�`� �' �'� report was necessary to identify and deal with health U1I10 O t/"eeS �` those trees most likel y to fail,thereb y ho pefiil- y pY f � ly preventing a future catastrophe to life and, �� °�� ` �` � ahem,limb.Spiewak writes,"I also deter- By Deborah Cash �`�° � �. ��, ' ��,� � e mined there is an urgency to remove si�t�ees � �' ��_ � � and prune eight,� uick-what comes to mind when�� .; �' _ �r ��'��' ;�.�� Even tree lovers must face the truth when . r think of Downtown SLO?The Missir�. presented with the facts.The six trees refer- Farmers Market?The Trees?Even if „� ��uc��ieur�u�wctitic-cu oi�„�<«�c�i�,otrs�ci� enced by Spiewak are classified as dangerous °tre 'didn't make your top three,some- f�iernbers and other friends of trees.Here,he with defects creating eminent hazards and, where in your consciousness e�sts the knowl- demonstrates where rotting has occurrecl in a says Spiewak of the eight needing pruning, edge that without those fabulous trees, pocket,wenkening the tree. °they pose high risks and have a great poten- Downtown wouldn't have quite the same look tial to cause damage in the near future."On or feel.Sometimes taken for granted,the Subjected to a high level of urban stressors September 5,the Ciry Council will be asked to beautiful verdant canopy formed by rows of and trauma,Downtown trees fight to live only approve the removal of the trees based on the lovely trees provides shade,softens buildings to eventually be removed for practical purpos- analysis and staff's recommendation.Sadlv, and exudes splendor.More than"just trees,° es or just plain fall over.Some may recall the some will go and others will get major haircuts the quiet giants ooze charm.And that charm frightening occurrence when a 50-foot ficus to stave off removal,for now. sells.Tourists by the busloads flock to San Luis toppled over along Higuera Street in a heavy On a bright note,however,the City arborist -invariably including Downtown on their itin- rainstorm a few years back.Just last year,a and the Tree Committee have developed a eraries-locals stroll the boulevards or enjoy huge Monterey pine went down by the creek, Master Street Tree List and a List for Major an ice cream sitting on a bench,all the while taking a smaller sycamare tree with it.Since Streets and,as trees are removed,specimens registering the beauty of the setting.Yes,trees many Downtown trees are going on 50 years from the list will be planted ensuring a sound rock Downtown. old or more,and spurred to action by the future far the urban forest. But it's not a rosy picture for the trees. aforementioned involuntary topplers,the Ciry '7ust like in a regular forest,you have trees of different varieties and ages,"says Ron Combs,Ciry Arborist,of this approach to � advance planning."This maintains the forest's t`, � �, � health as not all the trees die at the same time LE: ��iL . f�t�L' LLG� [1'Y-. . , and aren't subject to being wiped out by a � �'�� pest infestation in a particular variety."The Q report names at least seven species for the z � Downtown District including the Ficus micro- p '.- � _ � carpa nitida currently dominating the scene. � ^� �:- Moreover,Combs says not only will removed >' � �°g � -�~��,�� - trees be replaced,but tree"wells"currently � �� 3�,� ��, p� � . „ + standing empry(about 17)are slated for C� �%i� planting soon,in keeping with Council goals -� �`; � - " -� to maintain 100 percent"occupancy." � ^ ^ ,- Combs says maintaining a"continuous O �vxC/' L%'L,l11�' r G{I' CClZG��elC- �s �C�{��y canopy°is a goal of the urban farest manage- c� ment plan,emphasizing replacement over • � removal and exercising careful selection of the � OPEN MON-FRI AT 11 A.M. • SAT AT 4 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS right tree for a particular location-taking into � account the tree's needs and the surrounding 0 N environment.Sidewalks,roots,susceptibility a� 1865 M4NTEREY to damage,all are considerations. � S 44"��5 Recently,Combs conducted a"walk- � around"to educate Council members,staffers � and other interested parties about the tree a� �W 1 g6�.COM plan.He pointed out a common problem � where the°crotch"ar area where branches i - ��: � 33 .,�, t �� . � z > ` � � . a � ,� ,� �. ��. __ - � � �> �ar� �< . - � .� � ��, . � �_ , ; ,. Y � � �� ;' �,� � � � �� F � - _� � -` � / �: � ,: f � _. .�..., �=: p"r"'��„",�-�.;;,�� > , � ,� , � ':: ' ' * _... - . � . ,r . � :, .� I - � �r _ ; �- �� . � m . _. .F � , ;� .��,, _ ., >: , �� . , .�.. -�-� °��;�.,� .. .., _ ' �� ,,sw �; , ��;.�: ;�:.�, �� _ , _ c� -�b..c . .�u��..__; .�. ... ,a _,._��..e _.;.�:�:��i::, . ..... _.,,..�� ..�,.:-,.,. . � .,,..,... ..,�. ,...,. , .,j....,,:.,. . aboue the street.Note younger tree at right,replaced after the former coai�letely apart in three directions during a heavy storrn- fiei�s there u�as baeke�l into nncl rlesd•oyerl by a delivery tr�,�ek. �io irzjuries resultecl. grow out from the trunk fills with debris and becomes rotten or the Twig Newtons: branches grow together and weaken the tree.He stressed that the"sick" •Trees are nature's air recyclers,they absorb CO2 out of the atmos- trees won't all be removed all at once but added,"it's better we take phere and release o�cygen back creating"ground level ozone"-in other them out than let Mother Nature do it." words,trees keep harmful stuff out and good stuff in. The most visible and disturbing problem comes from people:truck •Shade from trees makes asphalt last longer. drivers bang into trees,creating gashes and wounds."The accumula- •An urban forest reduces the°heat island"effect:cities have a ten- tion of nicks makes a tree structurally weak,"said Combs.The walk- dency to be hotter than surrounding areas,trees cool the"island"off. around group discussed ways of alerting truck drivers to the problem •The life of an average tree in NewYork City is eight years:main but was surprised to learn some drivers have actually complained killers are smog,smoke,e�aust and vehicles. about the trees and,absurdly,even sued the Ciry claiming their trucks •Trees help with storm water run off by slowing down the water as it suffered damage from branches!Considering the value of the trees,it rushes to the storm drains. makes sense that their protection against such abuse is worth consid- •Trees have a calming effect on people;where streets are lined with ering.These are,after all,not"just trees."Next time you're Downtown, shade trees,incidence of violent crimes has shown to be reduced in take time to admire the urban forest.You'll be quick to say°treesP'next studied areas. time you're asked what's great about Downtown. 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Must be at least age 62. � �02006 Benefit Reverse Mortgage, Inc. � o Reverse Mortgage EpUALHOUSING o Consultant CA Real Estate Brokers License #01522850 LENDER �, 34 on upper floors,is our policy.We have a good number of housing units ,.�mm�� scattered all around downtown.We should have more,but the majoriry n of City Council approved the Court Street development without requir- 1� ing it to include housing. c�ty o�san tuis os�spo The new parking garage was approved,even though it is taller than is allowed by the General Plan.And it does not`Yespect views of the hills, framing rather than obscuring them.A few taller,landmark buildings may be developed where they will not obstruct views or sunlight for � � �'� � public spaces.These...would be more appropriate at mid-block than at �"` comers.°All this was overridden by the Council majority. �� A new mixed use development at Broad and Orcutt will surprise � � many when it rises to five stories,where two or three stories are per- mitted.How can the downtown"be the ciry's most intensely developed area,°if we permit areas far from downtown to exceed what is currendv allowed in downtown? � Building Height I.imits Some have argued that if we don't go up in the downtown,we will sprawl out.The fact is,there is no real nexus and the argument fails. The General Plan already envisions thousands of new housing units in By Christine MulhoUand now-rural areas in the southern end of town.I fully expect these ne�1� SLO City Councilwoman annexations and developments will proceed,whether or not we increase height and intensiry in the downtown. n a memo to the Ciry Council,staff expressed concern about I sometimes wonder at all the time and effort given to creating the "intense emotion"from the citizenry in the discussion of whether or General Plan,when all it takes is three votes on a Tuesday night to not to allow taller buildings in the downtown. ignore and override what the community has agreed upon.Another A majority of Ciry Council gave direction to look at increasing the example is the costs of growth°for new development shall be borne by dawntown building height and intensiry limits.This is being driven by the new development." � development proposals which do not comply with our General Plan. A majority of City Council voted to subsidize the previous Dalidio The General Plan says,"New buildings should fit within the e�sting project,though the residents overturned that decision.The Council vertical scale.Generally,new buildings should not exceed two or three majoriry has agreed to subsidize the proposed development on our stories(about 35 to 50 feet).°And,'All new,large commercial projects Broad St.parking lot,"advancing" $2.4 million to the developer should include dwellings.° because the project is so"slim"it may not qualify for bank financing. Mixed use,with retail at street level and office and residential uses And residents will see water rates go up every year indefinitely to pay for the Nacimiento project to bring water for future development. Regardless of how one feels about these projects,the residents `i� should not be forced to subsidize them.It is no wonder to me that R�� folks sometimes feel dismayed with or disconnected from their gov- ,,..• ernment. We elect representatives,and put our faith in them to uphold the ��r�j ��j�� Plans created with public input.People are busy and cannot always 1 1 u come to meetings or follow the issues,especially when the local paper + often does not inform the public of impending action. �� j�ry��J For instance,there was no story in the paper regarding the �'�7 j Broad/Orcutt proposal prior to the meeting,and the Council received �'�u not one phone call or e-mail about it.But after the fact,folks Saturday September 9th lOam - 4prn expressed their shock to me. • Celebrity Authors • Readings Now City staff is concerned about news articles and radio talk � shows stirring up°the citizenry's protective instincts°about down- � • Worksho s • Entertainrnent e p town.Well,San Luis Obispo won the Sunset Magazine's Best _ • Book Sa1es and Signings Downtown Award.Not San Francisco.Not Portland.Not Santa ? • Bounce House and Fun for the Kids Barbara. We are rightfully protective.The communiry needs to be very � involved in the discussions of the proposed General Plan changes.Call � i� �� C �;�s �� ! the Ciry Clerk at 781-7100 and ask to be notifled of future meetings. � �� s��.� ,� .-;,�r�ti�� Join the debate and share your thoughts with your representatives. �. � � ��, � �; � . �'r4 u4k� .� � y � �< Becher Design Associates �t a � (� 1� c„i♦ � � �� _ ..._.... � Timothy B. Becher,AIA Architect • � _„_ ,_�,.��,� � Our Sponsor5: r� t�„� . , O THF �,,7.7<�,...��M Y� ,�'�'�` f �x ' s � �SsAl.ilCter �Bv i V r, � � ��• �� : . . ', ��t . r ° .��-_ N � i �: �' '� � � Mid-State Bank,KVEC 920 AM,Lindamood Bell,SLO Counry YMCA `,�,� k iaR'`��` � Tbe,festlz�al Uenefits tL�e Fornicicttron for•SLO Cou�ztl'Pzrblrc LiUrar•ies. �� y€� � � . 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Morro Bay September 26 9:00 a.m. In the book's 31 chapters she switches expertly between the three main For more information,call your local library. intersecting characters,Pearl,Leonard and Mitch,each relating their first-person stories both in real time and in flashbacks. The book opens o g street-wise Pgearl's 13th birthdg y.She pas been No Springs• starved for love.Dau hter of a dru addict and livin with a rosti- tute,on her birthday Pearl both becomes pregnant and kills the married policeman father of her child because he doesn't love her. NO ��'. No Wateri The following are her thoughts later that day: "I knew there was a baby in me,and I knew a baby is somebody who would always love me.Forever love,that's what you get from a No Waitin baby....I made up my mind I would love him forever right back." �� For five years Pearl managed,by changing her name,to make a life for herself and Leonard,the son she loves with"forever love."As No Kiddin�,� : a result of being premature,by age five,precocious Leonard,has �, both vision problems and asthma.When Pearl goes to work cleaning ��,� houses,she leaves Leonard with her neighbor,25-year-old,single �M '. Mitch,who runs a home-based computer business.One day after � leaving Leonard,Pearl does not return and Mitch ends up taking responsibility for Leonard.Despite his mother's sudden,mysterious ,'� � departure,Leonard denies that he has been abandoned by her and still feels surrounded by her°forever love." In the course of the book the reader meets each of the three char- acters telling their own stories from their points of view.Mitch con- tinues a long-time affair with an older married woman while at the same time becoming a loving father figure for Leonard.Above all we follow Leonard growing from a precocious five-year-old to his 18th I ;� x„� �`� birthday,ready to take off in the hang glider he has built.As a result o�'�f ' { �..�..L�1� of that day's near fatal adventure,Leonard comes to the realization "` --ep � _� •'�°A that while he knows that Pearl loved him,she is no longer with him. 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Y`"" ... � �d ' �r� �""`�" , , v �r� �' �� , �� "- �� :��., � � ` ;� � ,� `� �� „ ' �` " � .� �i*" ,�a ..�� `.: � `�� .�� I 38What ' s Up Around Downtown ? s the summer winds down and we enter but serious eyes and ears of the Downtown scene and con- the "blink your eyes and it's Christmas" tact PD when they witness incidents or problems. It's also phase of the year, one wonders besides �'"' '�`" ' their job to educate those who need to be aware of the usual (fabulous) lineup of promotions what changes in bench sitting or panhandling ordinances. If it else is going on for the Downtown Association. helps, it makes sense. Well, there's plenty, and while it's not all "fun f We'd also like to let the public know The stuff" like events or visible like big projects, it �eborah Cash, Sesquicentennial Grand Finale plans have changed. all makes sense. CMSM, While a party was planned in Mission Plaza for Adm�nistrator October 21 to celebrate a centur and a half of ci hood You'll read elsewhere in this publication Y �' , about Downtown trees, a few of which are slated for the all-volunteer committee wasn't sure the hoopla would be removal. I encourage you to read the entire story to a big draw, meaning while no one expected to make any understand the why-zits and what-zits of this program and money, no one wanted to lose any either. Makes sense. learn how it will benefit Downtown, even though losing a nstead, a Happy 150 Birthday Party will be held on tree never feels good. Makes sense. Thursday, October 12 at Farmers Market in conjunction By this time, private security patrol will have had a with Fire Prevention Night; appropriate as the committee couple of weeks under their belt to determine if walk- hopes to proudly display a nearly, if not completely, restored ing the Downtown beat is making a difference, or at 1920s Seagrave fire engine at its Chorro Street celebration. least if it's perceived to be making a difference. (ORentimes, Madonna Inn has generously offered to donate yummy cake with safety issues, perception is as important as reality.) The for the multitudes; there'll be exhibits, activities and plenty of patrol, dressed casually in white t-shirts and dark slacks, fun. Everyone's invited! Meantime, please enjoy the beautiful carry no weapons or radios and are instructed to be friendly Sesquicentennial banners gracing Downtown lightpoles, ban- ner design courtesy of Pierre Rademaker. On the Cover: Happy eaiers enjoy Thursday Night Farmers Market mun�hies on the Court Street stairs, a perfe�t pla�e to sit and people-wat�h. Re�ord crowds aitended this summer's weekly event, �opied by tommunities a�ross the nation. Photo by Deborah Cash ,u��u�� Thank you to the �006 Concerts in the Plaza Sponsors for another great summer! .:«°'� a�'ka,'�. e ��.=` J �� l "Fs,�.3�t� . 1 , ,�� ,� � c E c r � 1 c �,: �- � ¢ �s «� � °;� "$�i � f.c�fatrerf #:�r�exst Ir�tardt°r _Sittce� 1'17" t � ;` � �'-' � �� g � ` �i"tf1CG', 1'YB�3�itS $c �� '`�a� � �� '� ti1�1�2Y@fi1�lt1C�' � '� � � �a�-.' � y �� _� �� , �°� CC1tC1tT#@t'C't11 Q .�I, �'� � ��, i�`�� & industrial z � �rt`�'�,� a,�"��. � ,,�.��''' ,, �. � ' ` m � � � �,' � � .,� .. r= �., �� .� � �.i �1�It1� C�E.'Si�11 +�c ' � ��. *` `.� � It1S�c1�fA�IC1C1 ?, �`� � � �^ � � �� - Q��3 t�ISttlbtt�i+Dtl � _�`' ' � �,� � „� f �' �r,�_ �� ' S�ts't8tt1 i�BSigCi $t � �'; � � � � �� installatiott �. � �� w : � �' . ^ � � `�; � ��` � �� ,;,,�� Ener�y cor�serv�tion 1 , y +�. . is Obispo —+ �� ` - � �., Downtown� : (l� � , �' '� � �� t,�,;;�,�,,�Association� Pf'4'�f3Sa'�ii0l1��@TFg1T14�PS • PG & E's Diablo Canyon o Adobe Realty • B.Anthony&Gold Concept • Cal Poly Downtown • Coast 101.3 • ��ric�l cans#ru�ction � Corner View Restaurant • Decadeg• Edna Valley Vineyard • Firestone Walker �� - � Brewery • First Bank of SLO • Fro N Peach Grand Central Music Heritage � �� Oaks Bank • KCBX • Kevin Main Jewel • KPIG • KSBY• `��" �' KYNS • MaYti's BdY& FAX�543-382� eai�cFNs�tzxans ��; � Grill • New Frontiers • New Times • Richardson Properties • Roxanne's '"`"'�''�t"°"'��'�e��"" ��:� +'' B1Y�Ce17StOC�CS • S�H�StUd10 • � €�an7rnlecC�thomaetec.can� �,"�,am Spikes • Takken s Shoes 6� Boots • The Network • Q" 3562 Empteo St.. San luis Qbispo ' � The Tribune • Uptown Jeans •Wells Fargo � ��.�.�. , W h a t ' s U p A r o u n d D o w n t o w n ? 3s Downtown Building Heights. To ter while ensuring an economically our efforts: "This is Lus Carmen Ramirez go up or out or? Preserving the viable Downtown for the future. from Merced (your hometown, right?) � character of Downtown while The Downtown Association's also mailing you quickly to let you know that incorporating smart growth principles is been asked to encourage its at a meeting we recently had there a fine balancing act and to wit, City members to shut their doors when were no less than five very nice com- staff has proposed possible amend- the air conditioning's on. While you'd ments about Downtown SLO. You all do ments to the General Plan to eliminate think that was just plain common sense, a great job, and thought you'd like to current inconsistencies and allow some over this past hot summer it seems any know that your fame extends well flexibility when reviewing projects. number of businesses were trying to beyond that area. Congrats!" And from There is a protective tendency to worry cool off the great outdoors. City Chico: It's been two weeks and I'm still that Downtown "won't be the same with Council's heard from members of the talking to people here about my trip to all those tall buildings," a concern that public who say the waste of energy by SLO. Thank you for taking the time to needs to be honored. Yet to maintain those businesses that blast cold air onto meet with me. It probably seems simple density in the commercial core thereby the sidewalk is unconscionable; now, to you but it was very valuable informa- curbing sprawl and protecting open Council's enlisted our help in promoting tion for me and the City of Chico. I space and to enable housing to return awareness. Interestingly, the very mar- have a group interested in making a to Downtown, having hard and fast, keting tactic of luring customers with trip down there. Don't be surprised if limiting policies could prove contrary to °door's open, air's on" is a turn off in you hear about us trying to make you those goals. The Downtown Association our ever more environmentally aware guys our sister city." TJ Glenn. will be reviewing staff's recommenda- community. Yes, helping get the word t's nice to hear from other towns fac- tion, applying Main Street principles for out makes sense. ing their own issues how much of an Downtown revitalization and ultimately Two communities recently sent example and inspiration Downtown supporting what makes sense for both nice letters saying they admire SLO has been. All our effort really maintaining Downtown's unique charac- our powntown and appreciate makes sense...around Downtown. COrnerStone Real EState... ��"� �w� a� � THE HOMETOWN SPECIALIST �� _ __ „� _ �- ,,__�__ _, ,�-__.___, �� y�� €� �� '�` � �- SEPTEMBER TRUNK SHOW � � �. - �' . a ._ _ � -.4. � ,,. �� .: , � ,-----� � =� � . . � � -�`�� ,,, � � , � , � � � t e � .. . . -�� f� ,. �-�- � � cn . � . ----�. .� _ _ _ ___ �- , r- . F � o � , �.,. �. , ' , , , � � - � �� - � : n - ; �� - .. � :.. _ = , I � ,� -- _ _ _ �_.,_.. _ � . � _ � � _ . ,. �.,. �� , �,,,, . � ,.. � :r� . _�: , �1 ,s� �� ;. ` More Homes Sold From This Location �` . ' ° �-��` � � Than Any Other In San Luis Obispo! �� A � Z � � � � � � � �' � � i O LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER! � TW � . t Cho rro S an Luis Obis o • ntere a P o , M y � • First and Main Streets, Templeton • t�1I'ban showroom � (805) 543-8500 FAX (805) 545-7500 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD 1 1 AM -7PM No www.cornerstonerealstate.com 71$ HIGUERA ST. • SAN LUIS OBISPO • 805-547-0718 � ao New Business News _ . �, , : Waggin Tail Cafe and Barkery atmosphere where pets and their own '� 722 Marsh Street ers can sho to ether for s ecial �� p 9 P h' P�� . �' ��`�� 787-0190 products including gourmet dog trear� rv�' �� ' � �" ' �`�'.:�`� � unique toys, pooch apparel, all-natural � �� '� ,� �. San Luis Obispo's four-legged citi- pet foods and grooming supplies. ��~ _`�" ��= ; � ; � zens are giving a round of Curnes says the inspiration for her �` �• � �� ' � �`�. ap"paws" for Waggin' Tail Cafe and unique shop was spawned from her �,��., � '�`'" Barkery. Nearly five months ago, love of her own dog Ruby aRer the �� ,: x.:� � owner Dawn Cumes set out to create black lab, pit-bull mix frightened away �' - -'� � not only a business, but a pet-friendly an intruder late one night at their pog-gone happy in her new store! Waqqin iales Cafe nnd Barkery owner Dawn Curnes shows off pet dothing and auessories in the pet- � friendly store that also features a ' baked goods �ase, a party area for poo�hes and a full line of toys and , � � � � ' � � produ�ts. Photo by Deborah Cash home. Since then, Curnes dedicated her time to chasing her dream of work- � � _,� ing in a pet-oriented operation so that � �_.�-`� she and other dog-lovers could offer �w HIf Sat21171 .� their animals the quality products and Y here_ A little��or services they deserve. �` t �oes pr�s lon�s�,a�to essert cases showcase delightful '�� ervin�'m " `� ' a�� ' � treats so tasty-looking that dog ��, , ec � �`� � �'i�"� � � �' �' ��'��m+ �� owners can't resist rewarding their , �� furry friends with them. After pawing around Waggin' Tails products, 5ammy's Summer Tips: humans and dogs alike can put their feet up and relax in the window seat- °�: 1� Avoid watering in the heat of the day or when it's windy. ing area and possibly even plan their 1� Check monthly to make sure sprinkler timers are programmed correctly. � dog's next birthday party which � /� Prevent water runoff and over spray; it's just water and money down i Curnes offers as one of the Barkery's � the tlrain. services. Before leaving, though, be e /� Use home and garden chemicals sparingly;follow the directions and � sure to check out the walls plastered _ � don't over water,causing them to runoff your property into a storm drain, with Polaroid photographs of nearly � �'�� creek or the ocean. �� every dog who has visited the store. �, /� Pet waste is really bad for my habitat so please dispose of Fido's Curnes hopes that one day she won't � waste in the garbage container. be able to see one inch of wall O m � �,� because they'll all be covered in the U � — I,mgam �'`�r - ��°" � pictures of her satisfied customers. � Rememb�r _ Even if you don't own a dog, this one- �solution � � � �`� Youareth�rpollution ��4 of-a-kind shop is worth stopping by � t,p5�,Ormwa ancl checking out. ater conser�ation! � t� o AHD`N � By 1/alerie Barrett N �w�r: � �, N �r� �F For more information on � Downtown Association events, � ' � � �� ' �' ' S programs and activities, or to °� . � . � � ��_ � ` ' ' � ' ;5' t �°� s�gn up for our bi-weekly � ' '' � e-newsletter, visit � `n `'�t�� www downtownslo.com � ��unit3' ° � Q� 4� 0 � A monthly column designed to provoke � `^� QD � � insight nnd nction for n2ore producrive �-� relnrionships nt horrie,at�vork nnd - - - around the cornmunity. �. _� �.� � r-aaing�,e� GMAC Mort a e ; � . � g g - Faets of Realrty Can ponna Lewis GMAC Mortgage Corporation 560 Hi uera Street,Suite B � ��.- � - M�ke�/(Xj Sma�� r!t Officer San Lu s Obispo,CA 93401 . .7--- �----, S��r and Tel: (805)543-2727 Ext.422 ' u.�Mw��„ _ Toll Free: (800)945-2727 F�ct.422 � Ra�•�� Cell: (805)235-0463 �/�PSS2SOSl7Z)l Fax: (805)547-3894 donna.lewis@gmacm.com www.gmacm.net/donna_lewis Last week I had a lengthy and profound conversation with a friend _ _ __ who is very unhappy in his current job. He described the working culture as intolerant,impersonal and competitive in a cut-throat � ,e, ,►, kind of way-not at all the kind of professional place he aspires to be a part of.When describing his boss,my friend characterized her as � � unwilling to provide feedback unless it is public and has the potential ��, � �. to embarrass him.He went on to say he does not feel like he can learn � or develop under her management style at all. Before I could even ask the question,my friend described the lack of �,.��-.� >�� other oppartunities within the company as he seemed to slump into a �� ULE deeper funk about the whole thing.In summary,he said that he feels stuck in a place where so much of what matters to him is not connect- _ _ • ■ � - ed to the job-and literally,it feels like it is killing him. _ _ _ . After listening for a while as a concerned friend,I thought a reminder about the importance and power of being brutally honest � � x; could help. So,I asked my friend the question"What is keeping you at :�� °` ` ,�°4 thisjob?„ � ��t , �" ��' �.,�'"�� He responded.°Well,it is a respected firm,I make good money and I �"�� am able to support my family.° I asked how he felt these three positive i .�rt ' . � � aspects of the job compared to the litany of negative aspects he k �; ,��,� � described. My friend was hesitant to say what I believe he knew he � ' ' , :� � � ,' needed to say.He simply said:°I guess they matter more than being ' " ' " � happy every day at work."And that is where the conversation ended. � ' ' My friend's situation is not unlike many similar instances where we `" � avoid facing up to all of the brutal facts of realiry in our lives. Although • •• it can hurt to do so,facing the truth in these important life situations _ �,� „ �;�" �' ,�� can make us smarter,stronger and happier in the long run.Facing the brutal facts,however,is a two-part process. In mv friend's situation,he was more than willing to dwell on the first half of truth.His job made him miserable and complaining about it was relatively painless because it didn't ask anything of him. � , � � However, (at least for now)he remained unwilling to look at the second ea /Am��CC7 � half of truth,which requires a response and asks him to accept that his � BUSINESS COMMUN/CATIONS � values are compromised,his mental and physical health are in distress � and he may need to make an immediate change. � For him,the first half of truth was very important because it enabled , , , , , . , , 80 'rj.549.78�0 � him to fully grasp the context of the situation.By being honest in this � � _ _ , , www.callamericacom.com `< area,my friend was emotionally strengthened through the peace of L mind that comes with understanding how bad he feels about the situa- c tion. Most importantly,brutal honesty about the first half of truth � paves the way for him to move into the second half when he is ready. � Z a And when he is ready,he will have the strength to respond and take � . action-no matter how difficult it is. �. The ne�t time you feel tempted to avoid facing up to both halves of � �; . � ��,. the truth,imagine what's possible if you choose to be honest and take a { � � hard look at what is really going on. � " � I I � � jesse Sostrira is the CEO of Creative Mediation,a raon-profitdispute resolution *� ' � � firm based in San Luis Obispo,C/1. In addition to his career in mediation,Mr. �+ 1 � Sostrin also provides managemeiztcoiasulting and executive coachingservices to n �`'�� AdVertlSlllg �.7a1e5 N wide range of organizations arad tlaeir leaders.E-mail your questions to him nC ��-�� O jesse@sostrincoiasulnng.com and they mrzy be n�uu�ered in a fiAt�cre columiz. Tel'I'V COIlI1QI' O� 42 ! _�isiness �� . Caroline P�ort�el Vaccaro �� _ . and SLA's ne�w �' � � � -- = � �� _ � *:��~��:� �� # Monart Art School ��o � _ �T ' ��% ry� . - �. .�. .. < < � � Melissa Abramovitz ` � �� „�.. � a3�� _'� Caroline Portzel Vaccaro always loved art and teaching and she ��y. :� ,.�, � "' � �� ,., knew that someday she wanted to own a small business.Now, , ,.� � � w i t h h e r n e w l y o p e n e d M o n a r t S c h o o l i n S a n L u i s O b i s p o's � ' � Laguna Village Shopping Center,she is fulfilling her dream of incorpo- � °��`` rating all three into a single endeavor."There used to be a Monart � " 5 school in Los Osos,but owner Janice Hand now owns a school in �'��'�•�- � � � � � Eureka,California,and I am very excited to bring Monart back to San � Luis Obispo counry,"Vaccaro explains. � �_�.��_£ �,• � Born and raised in San Luis Obispo,Caroline says that she got her �� u� -� � entrepreneurial spirit from her dad,William Portzel,who started a con- �� ':F. __ ;, � ,.� � crete pumping business in Los Osos in 1968.Until Portzel opened his ��, r ` - - ' business,concrete pouring and hauling was done by wheelbarrow,and '�'� • t�- ; j his new service led to many construction jobs in the area.Caroline's � � �' mother,Jutta,kept the business'books in their home.In 1977 they sold �` � � � the concrete company and built the first mini-storage facility in San . , Luis Obispo county on Tank Farm Road.Called Store N Lock,it now �t ;� � � ,; , . operates under the name Alamo.After selling the storage business in =�" _ 1983,the family spent a year in Europe,where Caroline attended an �. international school."This gave me a greater appreciation of other cul- tures and of art,since art is a representation of where that culture �` ��! i might be,"she says. ° Caroline had started drawing at an early age,in part inspired by her _ _.M��,:��;;��ty�i�i tiae 70s a�ad father,who drew and made jewelry.She attended Los Ranchos Tim and�Caroline's weddirag in 1993. � - � � Elementary School,San Luis lunior High School,and San Luis Obispo - High School.After graduating,she went to Westmont College in Santa cized for her art,"unlike in high school,where everyrthing�vas so com- Barbara,where she majored in business and art and received a bache- petitive.°She is convinced that this freedom not only helped her devel- lor's of art in fine arts and a bachelor's of art in business and econom- op her own skills as an artist but also led to her later admiration for the ics.While at Westmont,for the first time she felt free from being criti- Monart system,which emphasizes that there is no competition or com- parisons in art class and no right or wrong way to draw. Caroline married in 1993 and moved to Huntington Beach,where she worked in cel- • lular phone sales for nine years and also '� � attended Concordia University in Irvine for a Q Z teaching credential in art.Before she was able � Yo u r 0 n e to finish student teac pin gfor the credential, � St0 S h � � O� however,she became re nant with her first )., child and moved back to San Luis Obispo.She � FDIC insuranee to $25��00�� andherhusbandnowhavetwochildren; � Cory,age 5 and Curran,age 18 months. UNo�v you don't h��e to j�t��le your certif�icales of de�psit all over town Caroline's brother,who knew the owner of I a Monart school in Thousand Oaks,intro- � for full FDIC insurance. iti�tission Comm��nity Bank is the onlY bank in duced her to the Monart method when she ,.,� San Luis Obispo Cow�i}'offerittg deposit insurance on t�our CD ftti�ds expressed an interest in further pursuing a � up to�25 million.Cr�ll us for the best��nles nvnilab(e. career in art education.She read Mona � Brookes',developer of the Monart system, rT, M best sellin books,Drawin With Children 0� ■��'��'O� g g � ' ' and Drawing For Older Children and Teens N COMMUNITY BANK and°I realized that I could teach anpone to �. � San Luis Obispo•581 Higuera Street•782-5000 draw using this method.°She then trained � Arroyo Grande•154West Branch Street•994-900Q wlth Bt'ookes,beCame Certi�ed to te1Ch the � Paso Robles•1226 Park Street•237-a2oo Monart method,and opened the San Luis +� �1, - Obispo Monart school in July 2006.The � i..I)t�in !i-i�. . . �!i ir t � i �n r i�.- �� i», ' �:,�.�, i.l i ' k,.�� <<�� i��,��i �� u,,.�� "°��` � �°"° school offered kid camps over the summer � ,�. ��n� i,�„�r z.,. and will be offering after school enrichment . _. . � ;� . . ' � �,:: �y° `�,�_"'� , . .. ,. 43 _ -. . .. �-� p�; �:: k .e,.< � , ,r ; „ r .. �.: . � „ ." � . �. ., '. I • � . ...., ._� ' : ___ ��` r-. . .. P.. .�:; , . , ., .,.._.. , . . `i.�'�. �'' r.-. �. .. . � �.: �� .._� :,:... .. : .__ ., Y..�.. : ... .. . v % : ..- a � y � , Ys� - ,. � �� m � �_ �; � P � _ � �#E� �k. � ��.� . �' mt _ - .. � .�� .. � _�. . . �_. ` ;��.r %`, ,�^ ... - .. � , � � . �� r�� ° � :: ., , � ., ��; � ��{ � � , ..�, w.�. //�'"� � ,,,. ., ....� �/'-� e . ,� � :_ .._ _.,.., � iS,„' .a'+�. classes,adult classes,teacher training classes, Clna�srooni r�ctii�iiic>, and art in Spanish this fall.Paula Harway Walker,a longtime friend who Caroline hired as a teacher,holds a bilingual cross-cultural � � _��: � teaching credential and will be teaching the � °' � � �"'"►" � art in Spanish classes. ` vy� �\ � . The Monart teaching system has been in Am e ri ca's greate st m u s i c, `� existence since 1979 when Mona Brookes cre- r ated her revolutionary instructional drawing a n d... � program.Hermethodinvolvesteachingstu- ACYIer"ICa.�S gl'eateSt SPOr'tS� ;°% dents to perceive five different shape families that combine to form all objects.Students ;�e- then learn to draw different items by combin- � ing these shape families.The method works Los Angeles LAKERS µ �� with all types of students,regardless of their S� � natural artistic ability,and has even been San Francisco's 49ers — » found to be useful for special needs children ;.,;,', who have problems with motor skills. San FrarlCiSto's GIANTS '� ' In an era when school budgets for fine arts have been slashed,the Monart method has � �� convinced many educatars that the benefits of �;.� �� ;�� .� �'� this form of art instruction extend far beyond e;;�' __ ' drawing.The teaching system helps students % � � ��' learn how to focus,make decisions,solve '�'�' problems,sequence,and develop eye-hand coordination.It also teaches people how to ' A follow directions while at the same time �,,i�� `�``; �os�u.�t ,,, y retaining the freedom to be creative.Pubiic � �, �� < <��`;�� ,�� ,.�.. school teachers who use Monart in their class- �., .�_ . . r �<� �� 1�lllL�� ' � `� rooms find that both reading and math scores ��i � increase in students who learn the drawing ;� technique. '" � `� Caroline Vaccaro is very pleased to be offer- Great coverage.Great games.Perfectly � ing this innovative method to people of all � ages in San Luis Obispo counry.If the summer compatible programming to help you score � programs she ran were any indication,the �!� classes will prove to be very popular and will even higher with the demographic ` keep her very busy throughout the year."I love -, � � art and teaching,"she says."Now I have a you want to reach. �'--� ♦� � ' Z chance to share my excitement with the com- �1 muni ." SqN FRANCIS�p �" H�� tY . Besides drawing,Vaccaro also enjoys work- ing in clay and watercolors.She loves to travel � � and enjoys skiing,swimming,and reading � biographies and history books. � On September 6,7,and 8 the Monart school � will offer free classes at the Laguna Village ��' c� Shopping Center studio.On October 21 the • � school will celebrate its grand opening with a N - 543-9400 � book signing by Mona Brookes.For further � �� information ca11544-4243. aa CENTRAL COAST Cy o °��lQ� o o � � � � � � �� 1 $ . � - __ _ ____ _ � � � � - 508 Hi uera St. � � 9 Central Coast 1�'riters'Conference at Cuesta College XXII September 15/16 I � ; . . \ � : , , 5an Luis Obispo _,_ , t, Central Coast residents can ex ect some � California 93401 ��'�- � f� P '�„�� ; changes in the writers'conference at Cuesta i ,� Tel 805 595 1848 h s ��'� �� College this year.First,the name has changed �� to the Central Coast Writers'Conference � c ,� �v�sv� .�f t e r n o o n T e[1 �° `� because the conference belon s to the com- Tuesday—Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm '�� "� y g Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed Mondays) �� muniry and is not just for college students. freshly baked scones,tea sandwiches,desserts -�r over Also,after 12 Vears,Dave Congalton and Charlotte Alexander have moved on to other 7o varieties of loose leaf tea .;, incuding our �; � � a endeavors and local author Cathe Olson has best selling tea French caramel creme brulee �:.. �'� � taken over as conference director. Reservations remmmended ,��'�� "� tr � The basic format of the conference remains 4 ��,� � the same.There will be workshops on all gen- � Licensed Occupational Thcrapists �� . � : res of writing including fiction,nonfiction, Member5 of tvacional Regiscry of freelancing,poetry,and children's literature. MOB ILITY THERAPY Rehab Technology Supplies Classes are ofFered for all levels of expertise.There are classes£or those start- � For Yrnv Complete Ho�ne Medica!Equipment Needs ing to write,as well as workshops for improving specific areas of writing like dialogue and characterization.Master Classes for Advanced Writers are more I.011ISe E. Barcus, OZ'�I.� CRT intensive for experienced writers and there is a Young Writers'Program for middle and high school age students. Phyllis L. Borgardt, �Z'�L�MS� CRT Award-winning mystery author Earlene Fowler(pictured above)will be the keynote speaker this year.The conference also offers manuscript critiques Phone(805) 489-9335 and the Lillian Dean Rirst Page Writing Competition.'hiition includes a Friday 191 Oak Park Blvd.,#5 Toll Free Phone(888) 215-4326 night reception,Saturday morning breakfast,and the popular Table Talks Grover BeaCh,CA 93433 SenioC DisCounts! where participants can mingle with the faculry.Thanks to local sponsors Cuesta College,the Ciry of San Luis Obispo,Holiday Inn Express,Grammy Time Books,KCBX,and SLO Nightwriters,we were able to drop the price to �139 this year.For more information or to register,go to www.communitypro- � } grams.net or ca11546-3132. RE _ � �� -� W��Qoryorks 8 � � � � ` Tickets Now Available for Secret Safari Royale for Local State Parks �� ,�� ' �� '' '� -� The 4th Annual Secret Safari to be held on September 9th will be a very new � � � -. � , - , - - event this year. Although the basic party continues as a progressive dinner to �, - � � �� secret locations,with four courses served throughout the evening.The festivi- � } ��.. � �a�-: ties conclude with a fabulous auction and all proceeds benefit education in �� ' � �� local State Parks.The new theme is"Royale"this year and attendees are �""'." `��g � � � " � encouraged to dress with a very royal flavor including crowns and tiaras and �"�" w�-4" carry scepters.Guests who dress in the best costumes will win rizes and be � �'� ,,��.,;� , �� . P crowned King and Queen of the Safari.There are only 130 tickets available for � - this very special event which begins at 5:00.The first location will be revealed on the tickets.Cost is$125 per person for the bus and$175 for the limousine if you are a CCNHA member. Or$150 for the bus and$200 for the limousine �� Brian M.Wiese for non-members. Call Denise at 805-772-2694 x101 to purchase your experi- � �� _ . �,, _ ence todayi Q Phone:805.549.90 I 9 Faxcimile:805.549.9021 Vet's Museum NeedsVolunteers � , Toll Free:800.549.900 I The Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum is in need of volunteers for the O Email:brian.wiese@IpLcom following:Museum Docent-Greets visitors,interprets exhibits,leads tours. 3 '� � hours per week.Curator pocent-Helps design and assemble exhibits. Hours 3220 So.Higuera Street.Suite 232 � sa��IS obl5po.Cai�forr,�a 934o I to suit your schedule.Docent training and orientation are provided. � W VESTMENT GROUP ' www.IpLcomisummit The Veterans Museum is dedicated to the collection,preservation and displav � �� s �ES o,f ,T�,o��r i� o�r��z�at i �Er��P�> of artifacts of area veterans. The Museum is open from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. C Wednesday through Saturday. It is located at 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis U Obispo.Call 473-9704 or 543-1763. c Senior Homeowners: � �T��m �'�� Augment income and/o�raise • � capital using the hidden value of your home's equity with a o To shuTT��s � �� ,,� j��RSE BENEFI �� wlTh sTyl� �� MORTGAGE T � , �� a y �� r� • . - .- ... � alan s t� � � � : � � � � . � draperies �� `��` ' � 3 � �. � , �� • . -, -•. - - -. . . � � 544-9405 �� iiu�m��'�� BOb Gay�e Consultyourtax advisoc Must be at leastage 62. � �� 002006 Benefit Reverse Mortgage,Inc Q Reverse Mortgage Consultant cn RPa;estate a�oke�s uce�se�oiszzaso CE �' TRAL COAST as �, � �, • � , ' Cy � °�'�� D D � � §, � 1 � � ` � � annual CCFC Soup Supper Fundraiser famil y. Community. Home. Central Coast Funds for Children Annual Soup Supper will take place on Sunday, September 24th from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.at the Monday Club,1815 Montere�� Your real estate experts from start to finish. Street,SLO. The menu will feature soups and salad from around the world,San I Luis Sourdough Bread,as well as chilled strawberry and chocolate desserts,cook- ies,and Stazbucks coffee. Tickets are$30.00 for adults and$5.00 for children .; nvelve and under. To purchase tickets,please call Patti Hempenius at 411-4586,oi ,` ` '�i Call Natalie and Dominic �' Bubara McCallum at 544-6578. With the recent closing of the Gift Box at French �` �4 '-� Tartaglia today!(805i544-1144 -_.� Hospital after more than 30 years,CCFC members look forward to this special � ` , � ' Downtown ar 968 Monrerey Street TARTAGLIA community celebration. The nonprofit organization will continue to raise funds ^�ti � '�� i��ti�ti r:3n:3yn<�rta�rv cnn� „ � < � , , to support children in need within SLO Counry. ,�a � • � � . , � � .� , Au Pair Program Espands Childcare Options Would you like to have peace of mind knowing that your children are being cared for by an educated,responsible young adult who is living in your home like a Locally owned by Tom Beckwith member of your family? Would you like to provide your family with a unique cul- and Dave Hite.We specialize in cus- tural experience without leaving home? Then hosting an au pair might be the 0 ' tomer satisfaction with immediate answer for you. CHI Au Pair USA is the most recent addition to the exchange pro- and friendly service. Featuring Toyo, grams offered by Cultural Homestay International(CHI). Since 1980 CHI has been 252 Higuera Street Michelin, Bridgestone and bringing people of the world together through their many international educa- San Luis Obispo Remington brand tires with the tional exchange programs.Au pairs are able to provide up to 45 hours of childcare (g05)341-TIRE largest inventory on the Central per week and can work up to 10 hours per day. CHI's au pairs have previous Coast. The Tire Store also features „ childcue experience and go through a careful screening process,which includes 3011 Spring St complete brake and computerized personal interviews and background checks. The au pairs look forward to sharing Paso Robles their cultural heritage and becoming part of your family's daily life. CHI Au Pair (8os)237-0377 alignment service. USA is currently offering a$300 discount to families on the application fee.Foi more information,please visit www.chiaupairusa.org or contact Gail Smith,coor- dinator for San Luis Obispo Count},at(805)237-2210 or CHI toll free at(800)343- �� HOST. =I,AKE— MllNICiPAL GOLF COl1�SE Local Dentists Help Women's Shelter Program — � When was the last time you were able to brighten your smile while at the same time,putting a smile on the face of someone else?Well,for Dr.Guy Jones and the � ' ' ' ' � � ' Women's Shelter Program of SLO it was this past swnmer.For the third year in a 10 PLAY CARD-can be used any day of the week including weekends and hnlidars. row during the month of Tune,the offices of Dr.Guy Tones,as well as eight other CARD=Adults$60.00•Jr(1 S&under)&Seniors(62+)$60.00 local dentists offered teeth bleaching for half-price,while all proceeds went to the Women's Shelter Program.And that's not just lip service.This toothy fundraiser � � 781-7309 made just under 520,000 for the Women's Shelter this year,and over the past three ' Call foC Tee Tllrie years,our local dentists brought in a jaw-dropping$68,000! A special ThankYou 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd. • San Luis Obispo, CA to Dr.Jones and all other dentists and their smiling staff that helped organize this fundraiser and helped to restore San Luis smiles while restoring San Luis lives. Central Coast Book&Author Festival Celebrates Reading,Writing and Libraries Book lovers by the thousands will converge upon SLO's beautiful Mission Plaza � � �, ii,, for the 7th Annual Central Coast Book&Author Festival on Saturday,September 9th,from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.Over 60 e�ibitors are expected to be at this year's fes- `?ti�'� �� , • ,• � tival,including authors,publishers,and library and writers'organizations.Among � the activities planned this year are:Celebriry authors speaking,Author Workshops and Panels,Author readings,Free entertainment and more.Scheduled to attend n include:Catherine Ryan Hyde,Robert Scheer,Paul Farrell,Young adult authors, '' " �''" �� Cuolyn Marsden and Virginia Loh,Mark London Williams and Cecil Castellucci. � � The Central Coast Book&Author Festival is a benefit for the Foundation for SLO � i i�� ,� County Public Libraries.For more information call(805)546-1392 or send an e- mail to info@ccbookfestival.org. � O C Let me show you the neighborhood! � i � '�' �➢ a ► �� -�� ' �hirley Hulin 3550Broad -�- ' _. �� _ � SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA93401 �`++`. �'' "C� �� . -/%c�22G��c �1�e' 4 � C�D .� .. R�SIDENT�AL& INVESTME�1 CHRYSLER • DODGE ` ,' � PROPERTIES Please Call HOMETOWN REALTY � 8�5-235-4�/ / �366 Matlonna Rd �-s San Luis Obispo � Bus.Phone(805)543-7321 DAVID JONES N � FAX(805)543-1949 DepaRment Manager � www.HulinRealEstate.com 1-800-549-8500 0 6� 46 � :�-, ; � � �• � � :� �~ _ .�~ , � �. . < ., � . -� � 3 . � r,•�,3��; �., `Y 1 � ; -, W.. _, . �, �f�; _ �� « �^ : , : . ��,�• � ��' _ � ..��- .e,_ � ��: �, �„y.;;�a. ,,,�i [ �y � � i , i�r ,i.n�f lS� a�—'�' . a�`�;-�'� . � � , � . � � i , ;¢� �. � lohn _ eepi � �Sp � �. �� ce Ma or 2001 and 2005 � Experienced Council Member since 1998; y ` �1 City Council Accomplishments 3 ' � � � . ■ Won a State Award for our revised Housing Element and affordable housing solutions Campaign Committee 2006 Updated the Conservation&Energy Element and acquired over 3,600 acres Joan Parker,Chair of open space Dana Easton,Treasurer I� Expanded recreation opportunities for all ages with the opening of the John Ashbaugh Damon-Garcia sports fields,the remodeling of the Ludwick Center,and ' Diana Bittleston the lighting of the EI Rancho softball fields Bruce Collier Improved accessibility to the community via expanded bus service, bike trails, , - Carl Dudley pedestrian pathways,safety crossings,parking solutions and circulation Bryan Gingg enhancements �. Richard Kriet Created new Large Retail Design Standards,continued our Public Art program, � Stefan Lamb ,.�;�- and improved our downtown Ashala Lawler �: Rick May In spite of these accomplishments,there is much more that needs to be done. Brian Miller Budget cutbacks have led the city to abandon its neighborhood street paving plan Jim Nevile ■ Needed creek maintenance and storm drainage projects are not being funded Sean 0'Brien The police and fire departments were forced to eliminate positions during Frank Seiple the last budget cycle John Semon John Spatafore ■ Further open space acquisition is not currently being funded � Troy Spindler ■ Senior services need more support � Phil Wagner The City's role in the Dalidio development must be resolved � 0 � Over the next several years,we must make San Luis Obispo an even better place for � � � '"' ' our families to live,while we balance our many wants and needs with our ability to '' �; � payforthem. � � " �-��- -a� My background as a local business owner and environmental community leader, � �` combined with my experience in city government,make me uniquely qualified to .� � �:> U; +� �' move our council forward and answer this challenge. • �: -�_ o ��x Local Business Owner since 1980� Community Volunteer �" x` Environmental Leader■ Consensus Builder � �.-, � �' � Man of Reason Contemporary Visionary � Raising a Family in SLO s� �� , _ � . a.� '� � � •b � �� .. � � � ° �� a, � � � ► i � Bran � ; � � . ��, �� '�` LOS OSOS a es . rlve . 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