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M .�� ,.� .� .� , m..� � �`�` a� �j. �� s,�"�`* � ,� a!^* � � � ,�. 9 . �� a's e` �a. ` �� + `�� -'• ' ._r, �y -�d ' " °� .. � � < ,� r � i � .� .� .�-,, �� . �m �� . �. . �� T, ��..,�, v.r� m�.�... w ;fix�,� >.. � �.��,� ��,% „� �,�� .{� u�.�., -. . , � � ` , San Luis Obispo County Chapter of SCORE (SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES� on being named "Chapter of the Year': Thanh you for your ', dedication and commitment to our � local small business community. �; 805.783.5174 www.firstbankslo.com :�� The area s leading SBA Lender g�-: � �;� �#� �� , � � e. .� �� .� • • 'I �� 4+*�, �::Ns �� ' Above F� Beyond Banhings"' The Networkof �s' � � Preferred < ��t ��ti�ervti�r/ Community �' �,; �eiuler� Brand of Pacific Capital Bank,N.A.,member FDIC. Banks`" a� �`�,. � �,��"'°�,��'k -,e "" . '`.��`��`�`';�' .,�*�� ' ,rS� � � c�.- � >t x � �: ..� � �t •t. ,i ` �� . .. �'.. .. 2''` � .t� . 3 � ' , ' � � ' � � 1 � ' 1 � , � � � ' � ' � ' � � � � An ethical local firm with a 50-year track recard The day that John Hitchon,from Nipoma High School, introduced me to AI Moriarty was a very fortunate one for the Huss family. I had heard much about AI from people i respect. They talked of his energy leve( and his attention to detail. They also spake of his foresight and kindness. We found all this to be true. Financially, AI helped me make decisions that saved us money that otherwise wauld have been last because it was placed in high-risk choices. Many, many people have been hurt financially recently and we are grateful that Ai's aduice has helped us avoid losses. Where others have experienced catastrophe we have actual{y improved our monetary direction. AI has a(ways been accessable and patient. His explanations are clear and understandable. I especially appreciate these characteristics because I have a busy schedule and I have a world that has little to do with finances. I would note that not only is A1 accessable, but so is our capital.This is an axiam I havs learned from him.We can get our money quickly if we need to do so. I feel secure antl canfident abaut our investments. I also appreciate the characteristics of AI because I have refarred my parents to him. They are seniors with special needs and questions.AI has always been very kind and patient with my folks. He has given them critical advice that has saved them a great dea) of money and set them up in a pragram that has definitely given them a better lifestyfe. I know that AI has done much for other seniors as well,with little reward other than the satisfaction one gets from being a humanist. Jan D. Huss ` " Teacher/Head Football Coach Arroyo Grande High School Arroyo Grande, Caiifomia '7ntegrity, as in nature, will always be supreme" � . � � . , � . . . 1 1 � 1 ' • i 1 : . 1 , ' • � � . � � � 1 ' � 1 1 � � � � . . � � � � . , • � • . ' , � � � � . : � � _ � � � C� _ ? � � � � � � E RPRISES �T � � `� tt, : � � _.� � � � Fina�cial Services since 1954 �� r � � �`� ��, �� :;. . n r _µ�, � �; �� P.O. Box 970, Grover Beach, CA 93483 ' ��, � Phone: (866) 546-1366 � . , . � o Lic.No.0144566 � � ' �� d� � 4 SAN LUIS OBIS�,P� OUNTY � � � y° � M�y 2006 � _�7�he Peo�le, C�mm�uiili�unrl l�iisi�u��s of our L3eautili�l C�°nrrul�:��i 793 Higuera # 1 O, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 • 546-OG09 � slojourn�l@fix.net From The Publisher �— — ,�,,,,,�„�r-- i � The month of May brings better weather Our series on San Luis Obispo's 150th con� and a faster pace of worthwhile events on tinues with the theme,Historical the Central Coast.We start with Habitat for Preservation.This community has done a '�� Humanity's"Operation Home Delivery."The wonderful job preserving the buildings ,� �..r g � organization is building a house in the around us.You'll enjoy Sandy Baer's Madonna pasture on June 3rd and shipping research on our rich history. � ��_;- �� it to the Gulf region.Executive Director We feature three people that make a diffet � - Penny Rappa is asking for your help.See ence in our co�nmunity.We begin withatal� inside for all the infarmation. ented artist, followed by a baseball great, �.;�� i � Grace Church celebrates its 75th anniver- and we finish with the President of the sary this month,and several events are Sierra Vista Hospi[al Auxiliary. 'F`�' �=.` scheduled.We take a look back at its past. +� � � You'll en'o the earl hotos of the buildin Finally,Wanda Strassburg lost her batde � Y YP g' with cancer tast month,and she willbe 4: �� The Epicurean Delights fundraiser for EOC missed.Wanda touched many of ourli��es ' is back after a two-year absence.This is a including mine. Maggie Cox writes a beaun� � �� '� very special event.My wife and I have ful tribute inside.The two most fitting � �� ., , � �-;.�� d attended it several times in the past,and the words that describe her are"Elegant Lady." �'�;,� � .._ t �,� location(The Chapman House),the food, �� a��*"` entertainment and socializing make this �� day a total delight Enjoy the magazine, �� Steve Owens In This IssUe o le �siness l� � � . �xnun�ty Profiles �` � Habitat for Humanity 14 � Donna Doersam 8 Around Downtown 37 Cover story RoyHowell �o Eye On Business 46 SLO Celebrates 150th -part5�6 _ Althea Schroeder �z Transportation -150th 20 Grace Church's 75th �� 1 ' Something's Afoot � z5 e Cairo, Egypt Z On the Cover: � The SLO COunty HiStoYiCal MUSeum hOuses Mail subscriptions are available at S20 per B�g Beal" Z8 O year.Back issues are S2 each.Inquiries concern- � OUr hiStoTiCal treasures of times past. See 9ng advertising or odler infocmation made by �� CrOCker'SUpt.Of SC�100�5 30 � page 16 for more historical preservation. writing to Steve owens,SLo Counry�ournal,793 pOemS 117 tfle C�d551'00111 31 �' Higuera Street,Suite 10,San Luis Obispo,CA � y � ;° � ,� ,;`�*� 9340LYou can call us at 546-0609,our fas line Parent Participation Class 32 O is 546-8827,and our email is sloJournalC�fix.net. � Palm Street - � �'"� �roy+�**�+ SLO County Journal is distribured monthly free � � by mait to all singie family households of San 34 ,# Cover design by I.uis Ohispo and is available free at o��er soo�oca- Councilman Paul Brown � �� MQry H1175hpW tions throughout the County. �,��f•a� �QWS 35 � �MaICOm50n Editorial submissions are�velcome but are 36 � ��a published at the discretion of the publisher. 8��(S � 777e(p17�1SOf SQI7 N11gUe� • � °^�""'J� Submissions�vill be iet�rned if accom anied by ��Q$ta MaSter Ch�ra�e 41 � I ��, � `" �� `'�ti g;,,�Covel'phOtO by a stamped,self addressed envelope.No material O �� ""'`�� Tom M2inhold published in the Joumal can be 42 � ��,,�� - reproduced without written permission� �p��redh �Q�1ght5 ' N � � � ' *� �'� Opinions expressed in byline azticles are those NQw �p�' ��f.Q ��Qt L}3 � � of the writers and not necessarilv those of the 44 � SLO Countyjournal. 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Turn left, � REALTY � � ;.� � and follow signs to Casa Rio development. • PAULETTE AURIGNAC • 805-459-8835 cell • 805-783-1000 ofc � ' �Ask for details regarding Casa Rio homeowners`Win Your Home" Drawing o 0 o� J $ .� . to be. ��O��e , ' � Soon after the move,at her very first art show in � � � ��_� " �� Vestwood,CA., Donna sold seven of her pieces �� '�� <rht away-thus receiving a firm confirmation iha� �olorful Transf�ormations by �� '�e was on the right track. f°� � It's not often that we run into people who live �� ` ��ith such integriry as Donna."Here is a woman � �vho handles her own life with dignity and originali ` � :� tv," says one of her close friends Sue Olt. �� , � ; An old lapanese proverb teaches us °to treat � your circle of people the way you'd treat a small fish ��" '��` � -very,very carefully,"and thaC's Donna for you:a �; By NC�tGISjZLI DGIltOT2 � = � , person for whom thoughtfulness is a way of life. � "Everything that I do has a meaning behind it,° All the wonders you seek are within you." � �r y '� she confirms.She uses cotton"because it's pure," --Thomas Browne' �� .� and also because it is"a big part of American cul- �� ;z. � ture and history." She makes her own paperfocher a Donna's paper constructions are hard to ��a � ,.v' ;�� '�.�� shadowboxes because that enables her to"infuse describe;they need to be seen and expe- ;� �E�� '�� each unique piece of art"with her own"spirit and rienced.One thing is for sure though: ` "' passion." they are like nothing you've ever seen before.They are simple yet The amount of time that goes into making each of her constructions sophisticated,complex yet logical,vibrant yet calming-all at the same is the least of Donna's concerns.In fact,in her studio she deliberately time.And so is their creator,a local artist whose warks grace art collec- keeps her clock where she cannot easily see it."The intricate processof tions all over the country-Donna Doersam. creating my art has a deeply meditative quality,"she explains."My How could a successful computer analyst almost overnight turn into mind opens to new thoughts and revelations when my attention is this unique multidimensional artist?Perhaps it happened because of focused on slow steps like wrapping threads around a stick or hand an unusual mis of Donna's interests:math,crafts and fashion.And her stitching papers together.I try to focus on good,"Donna adds.Having need to be creative and free from corporate constraints.Since child- had her own share of pain in life,she is pleased to hear that peoplefind hood,she was designing and making her own clothes,and later on she her work to be soothing and comforting. put herself through college doing computer work for its administration. Once a woman wrote to Donna that she chose Donna's worktobea But it's hard to get emotionally attached to computer programs.Art,on part of the healing process after a traumatic event in her life."It's an the other hand,is the sphere where talent meets the soul. experience like this that makes my life meaningful," Donna says."You °I wanted my life's work to feed not only my own spirit,but to cannot get it if you just send your work to the gallery,or spend your enhance other people's lives in a visible and meaningful way,°Donna days sitting in a cubicle on the 17th floor doing computer program- explains."I have a very logical brain,"she says,"computers weren't very ming.""I don't want to be recognized on the streets,"she insists,"but I challenging for me." Flat artwork didn't appeal to her either,and in a am happy to have personal connections with people who appreciate search of a perfect medium my work.° � -or of a stroke of fate-she Each year ponna creates a whole new body of work that reflects the � � � �!}� moved from Boston to San changes in her"own life's path."Attending some 12-15 shows ayear, ��r ` Francisco. Donna always tries to go to some new places.She has good friends all ��•- - �� , Moving across the coun- over the country,and it seems that she,once an urban girl,does pa�ti�� '�'`�'°"> � tr to take a a ermakin ularl well in bi cities.Perha s it s the quiet,rela�ing energy of � Y P P g Y g P , � � � class might sound almost Donna's works that ciry people find so appealing. ' " ` 4� too adventurous,but far °I re-farm the fibers into sheets of paper,"explains Donna. °I hand� = ,= Donna it turned out to be a cut the sheets of paper into a variery of shapes and add threads,wood, ' `".�„� life-defining moment The metal,ink drawings,graphic collages and watercolors.I assemble these �.:�,,, `° � , new field of creating hand- pieces in a way that the viewer can feel the dynamic creative force of �� ,< -"r�� made paper proved to be life emanating from the finished piece of art° � "� "��a. ' ��{ �`" �' 4 exactly where she wanted In the 20 years of making her delicate shadowboxes,Donna has won � - �� `- -� -�-^�•- -� a number of Best Of Show and Best Of Category Awards at the top U.S. � :` � -~ art shows."I was intrigued by her artwork,"says an artist from Dallas, � ``�.,� �:,, � � ' � k Jo Moncrief."It is very colorful and playful.There is an incredible � y,� =��- amount of patience and detail put into each piece.To say her work is � �� _�� :� �,�,�� "� - � � � perfection to the finest detail would be putting it simply.There is a very � � �`'� ' � ��.�`: ,�.� subtle meaning and an uplifting messa e in each iece and it's fun to � � � � "�� look for it.Donna's wark is a true reflec�tion of who she is as a person." � , �', � ��;�� "Even my house is very much like my work,"admits Donna:it is con- ' � � ��-�� temporary,uncluttered,simple and elegant. U e � ��"�� ; "She has been taking her art out of California for many years.The '�, _ .,,,�.M , �, � � �x � � Central Coast needs to discover her too!"says art connoisseur Sue Olt. � � �` Moving from ciry to the country,from office work to her studio,from '� j�� recycled fibers to whimsical shadowboxes - all in Donna's life is abou� � � ';� �£�, � meanin ful transformations that help her to remember"to see the gift Yj �, - e �� 4 g � � �� ,: � in fhe c1a�' °We are notoonfined by ouzpas�"ehe says."F,aoh�erson �"'�� can re-create their own life." N °� � �� '� -�n��u�� You can see Donna's works on May 13 at'71 Day In The Shade"Art � �� Festival in Templeton Park.For more inforrraation rrtail to:harrnony- �—+ Doersam with lier nrt of weauing stories and Zapp-Common Fibers graphics2dC�yahoo.com -_ 9 __ ��,t��!`��'�1�`""`s-. , .��. � ,,„�� ' .�.w��.�.a�,"��,��a,�"�^f►`�`.,a��'��`��i�� f� `��,.� � �� ,��' � itut�if�t �, �� ` �� §uLili#s�t/,�IJ��f � � . f � ��1�, �� /f��./�. �G �'r �" � �� _ � _ _ _ � r �� ` � _� t t�..�� _ �..� � �`s .a� , , � � .;. ..� �- - � � �..,��y��'`�� : t� `' !�, , _-- � � :- ' � �-�.. ��- <. _ --- - - -- �—�_ . ��`�� '�."` - _ � �. �,. ��`' �� \ s �.� � � -�. . � � . x , � ��. .� �_ �� . � � �';�;' .�"`�` , � ��. �t�� ,tv�� ,�,� , T �r � �� i�\" ��\� @. w � .�,, �. '.��. .�°'�'+�'� i�� ¢ � � �!fi � � t - � ' s � - i a` �� ^t� � � �,�`�°1�-�r. + `� ,�&� ' . �_ �` � � � � ,� / � � �� "�';�+} _� . �p� f ,� .. x� 1#�§ '"�� .-' xfx i.:»�, e"N.. .�. . 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A BdSQ �11(1 GIVES Bd(� �`"`�� Howell began appearing in the radarof � � I��ig league scouts.In 1972,right out ofhigh 't0�"�1S�011111A1i11�j/ � . '�*`' '� ,��hool,he was a first-round draft pick-�e' ��r�� B�/Stal2 7'jZOrilpS012 �� ` � � �� lourth player in the nation taken-byt�e �: I exas Rangers,where he started out high � :t. oy Howell's first recollection of base = h� � �i��in their farm team system.There he ball is"playing catch with Dad in Yhe � �,'-�� joined a former foe from the NewOrleans � front yard when he came home from � liabe Ruth team."Small world,°Howell work."He later collected soda pop bottles to says. buy a transistor radio to listen to a world He broke into rofessional baseballata series game."It all goes from there,"says time when most ever one on the 6eld Howell. y In storybookfashion,he developed into a � sported a bulge in a cheek,and spitat Major League Baseball star-third baseman i ntervals.Chewing tobacco was a badgeo: and lefty hitter-and even played in a World , t radition. Howell had never tried it before. Series. ,� "I)idn't appeal to ii�e,"he explains.Buthe Today,you'll find the muscular,lean,six- �, � ` '� � �ot his first taste anyway. foot-one 52-year-old on the Mission College ''� �` � Veterans on the dub-always readym Preparatory School baseball field.He's there ,�I�iy practical jokes on a newcomers-�o�� on the coaching staff as a volunteer,sharing ,i nced Howell to give it a try.They showed his knowledge of the game with young hope- � hin�how to form tobacco into the size ofa fuls-including his son,Daniel."There's no On the sandlot,he played a variery of posi- small golf ball, then stretch bubblegum greater gift than knowledge,"Howell says. tions."It was,"he says,"'lohnnie's sick today. around it, put it in his mouth,and chew. And no greater gift than to pass it on." You play his position.'That's how you learn all Howell had just taken his third-baseposi� His goal is to move players from the bench parts of the game.° tion when the first batter up drove a ball do�in onto the playing field."It's easy to forget how He became one of a group of other local the baseline.'I'he ball struck the base and hard the game is,"Howell explains."Guys on athletes who excelled in baseball."We did bounced up into 1 lowell's throat.He swal- � television make it look easy.It took a lot of everything together,"Howell recalls. lowed the bubblegurn chew. development to make it look that way." They won a Litde League state champi- "I puked twice before getting to the Howell recently started a business as a onship and played in the 1968 Babe Ruth dugout,"he says."I was turning everyshadeof baseball instructor.He offers individuals spe- Warld Series."The town closed down,"Howell green.G�rys on the bench were laughingso cialized lessons in all aspects of the game-at recalls,"and everyone went to Klamath Falls. hard they were on their knees crying." their homes or on ball fields."I stay with my We had great parents,a great communiry.° Philosophically,he let it slide.°In baseball,"he students as long as I'm wanted,"Howell says, They lost to New Orleans,but were still treat- says,"if you can't take a joke,you're in the °helping them cross the white field line into ed to a dcker-tape parade. wrong business." the game." Howell and his buddies created opportuni- Off season, Howell returned hometowo�k The former big]eaguer lives in Shell Beach ties to play ball,even traveling weekends to on a ranch, at an auto body shop and pou�ing with his wife of 32 years,Karla,and Daniel. Los Angeles and San Francisco to compete in concrete."Something to survive the winter," Their other son,Troy,a football player,is away American Legion games where there were no he says.But during the season,he was on top at college. age restrictions.'Against college players,° of the world-twice named All-Star third base� Howell grew up in Lompoc,California Howell says,"we'd get our butt kicked,but man,and was on a Pacific Coast League where he worked on local ranches and farms. we'd figure out how to beat someone." championship team. °I also played all sports,"he recalls."It was They went on to become high school base- "I played every day like it was the seventh wark and sports." ballleague champs for four years and twice game of a World Series,"Howell says."I want� • Q ed to be known as that guy who did even�- thing he could that day to win.That's the � �� THE FRESHEST SANDWICH respect I wanted from the team.There's no p rt�( � greater honor." 7�T ��r In September, 1974,at age Z0,and mar- �' � �1� O�lr ried to his high school sweetheart,Howell � . was called to the Major Leagues�vherehe ' � Voted New Times stayed at the top of his game for more than a � decade. � �y Best Deli Sandwich for °I was playing against guys 1 grewup � ��"`� watching,"Howell says,"like HankAaron, � �he mo�ers,..,��e sh�eTs..., the 17th Year in a Row Harmon Killebrew and Frank Robinson. tl�.e sanduich makers • Played with half the Hall of Famers still alive� o Come and check us out.� and at all the old bal(parks.I cherished even � 1638 OSOS • SLO , moment." � � He recalls his first game in Anaheim, � 543-8684 California.°I phoned Mom and Dad," � Howell savs,"and half the town came. �� . 11 � ,�,�. � �� ,�� . i ��- �,� � ,�il � �� _ � � � � � � ��, �� _ � � �� ; � � �� ' �"-�4 • = 3 � �<�� 4t � g4°. « . ., � � � �� ' � ` $ � � t = > � � � � �� x. � �� .t�F�S.$�: _ # � a�, �� ,. � .. �. �� ` � � � � � �°� �� ':�" �� : �� ' A �� `. ., "7 F �"-�'��E_ �. � � : < < �?� �- ��`�' ' ��E .. . �� .. � � � } . , � � �� - �_ �'�� `��at;� � `�`�,� �� '�� ',r�, � ,, ,.� . . ... . . ,..� . . . . _ � �.�• , fl .� - . . . .. . . . .... ... .__ .. .. .. . . . . . . �/ �,... . . . . . .. .. Roy Hou�ell at g-yenrs-old,the Little League Championship n�ad his pro br�sei�nll crard. �,�,}�, � � t,� .. , �� Friends and family saw me play my first big- �� . �, league game.I couldn't have written it any —�� —�� "�� better.Grounded out first time up,then a �a+� base hit to right field,and then a home run.° During one memorable winter,Howell and four Rangers teammates played in a Puerto Rico league to further hone their sldlls."The SALOON hardest thing is to get into the big leagues," � &D11VI1VG HOUSE Howell explains.°The second hardest thing is to stay there.Once there,you can't go and say, 'I made it.'Soon as you do,you're only there long enough to get a cup of coffee and you're gone. `Puerto Ricans were so passionate about ' the game,"Howell continues,"that guys with machine guns were in the dugout to protect us from angry fans.Boot a ball,and they come to get you."He remembers traveling by bus on twisry mountain roads where memo- ,sUNnAY MAY 14 2 006 rial crosses marked every turn. > > Only 21 years old,Howell was approached by other team members to be their player rep- B RUN C H 9�L O��•0 0 PM resentative for labor negotiations."I weath- . . ered a couple of strikes,"he says,"and helped negotiatefr�eyagencyIsatacrossthetable EARLY BIRD 3.00 � �:00 PM Cn from such u s as Ra Kroc and Ted Turner." His big league tenure ended when team C ownyrp,yokingatyoungerplayers,peasonep, DINNER 3.00 � V.0 O 1 � . "Wh a a veteran?"Howell turns hiloso h- � ical."That left me out,"he says."But,I was a � young guy once.That's all part of it." = � For several years after Major League play, NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS � Howell worked as a financial planner before � being hired by the San Diego Padres as their p minor league system hitting instructor and (8 0 5) 7'7'3-18 9 2 C later as a team manager. � z What Howell misses most from playing big � league baseball"is the camaraderie of team- • mates,"he says."Tney Were more tnan fam�ly. F.MCLINTOCKS SALOON&DINING HOUSE � w�tn al�tne ups ana ao�s,we lived and died ?50 MATTIE ROAD •SHELL BEACH � together.° WWW.MCLINTOCKS.COM � o For more information about Roy Howell's � t— �c � _...c ��..�--�. o baseball instruction,ca11805-556-0110. _'---� ---�—�'� —"'"'T� �� J iz O le � p �� . Althea Schroeder � President of the Sierra Vista Hospital � , F �' �L � " � # �'� Auxiliary and World Traveler �. ' �� _ _ ,�� ' �` _ By Ingrid Reti � � =� . �' � � fter spending much of her life moving from place to place and ,� �„ '�� ; /� country to country during her years married to a naval officer, ��"` �` !�� 1 lAlthea Schroeder is now devoting most of her time to her volun- �� "�' �-�_� �r: teer work at Sierra Vista Hospital. A native of San Luis Obispo,Althea was born in Mountain View #.. � �, • _, � No Springs. No Air. No Water. �� i� t �� ,� • • �� No Wa�tln . � � Hospital in 1934.She explained,"It was a one-s[ory hospital in thelittle • • � white building at the end of 1Vlarsh Street.The building is still there No Kiddin� today.°Althea's mother,Peg Solenberger Irvin,had come to SLO from � Sanger in 1927 to attend high school.She attended the old San Luis �-��`��<� High School as did Althea.Althea's father,originally from Texas,wasan �` � �� insurance agent.Her now 93-year-old mother and yoimger brother, � `' Jim,still live on Pismo Street next to Grace Church. ' During her school years Althea was active in Camp Fire Gids.In high �"`�� school she was a member of the Girls Athletic Association."I also � �`�� -� � ��°�� directed two or three plays.We had a wonderful audirorium atthehigh ,�� school,like a big theater.It was still a small high school then.'.blyg�ad- uating class in 1952 was 120.We all knew each other and were involved �� = in either athletics or drama or both.The population of San Luis Obispo � � �� , �� at the time,I think,was about 1Q000- 12,000.When[was a litdegid,it �� "� was only 3,000." Next,Althea attended San Jose State,majoring in Education with a minor in Art and Science.Some time after receiving her B.A.and herK �� -8 Teaching Credential,she attended a friend's wedding.It was there �" "° ' " ' � � Mattress that she met Jack Schroeder,a naval aviator."We were married in 1956, ' � � S��in �� and we lived first in Del Mar where my first child,Cathy,was born.We , � � � �� had the wonderful opportuniry of living in many places:Washington, �� D.C.,Hawaii,Japan,Spain,Florida,Texas. I figured out we moved 17 �'�D'C times in 20 years.°Asked what she did during all those moves,she stat� • + � PRESSURE REUEVING ed that she was a"stay-at-home Mom involved with all the activitiesof � THE BEST NITE S SLEEP sweo�sH MATTAESSEs ANo P��ows Navy wives.Our husbands were one a lot.The s uadrons were � Y�U �I.L EVER HAVE! ,;;�-`"~� deployed for six months at a time.The wives were always close and = Why? Our Weightless Sleep Bed embodies the new �E57'BUY took care of each other.When you don't have a husband home all the p sieep technology recognized by NASA and acclaimed by �, time,you learn to be inde endent."She also did some substitute '� 25,000 medical professionals worldwide. Our scientists �� p ', invented the amazing Visco Elastic Tempur pressure relieving teaching at a number of the bases. � material.It holds perfectly to your every curve bringing you the � ,; most relaxing,energizing sleep you will ever experience. C U i � � r• O , , . � „ , , , . . � . . ; ��,�� ,� ��;�,�, ,�� , callAmerica � � � i �� i i i �i store Por d' BUS COMMU ��a� � � s��s c"�e, �� ' �'. � f ,ii 'i n�.ww � �la �'�,��'' � 'r . � �OJ.549.�000 � "�'"" 1 ' ,�,,,�, ' . . , ' ' www.callamericacom.com � �L that the families that are waiting for surgery patients are informed of 13 i � what's going on and when they will get back to their rooms.We keep in ;��, � � _ ` � contact with the O.R.and Recovery Rooms.We also take people out in ��' ��heelchairs when they are discharged." �`�� ,- � ` ` Althea has been doing this volunteer work at Sierra Vista for about 10 � ;� ' �°ears.Her mother had also been a Sierra Vista volunteer in the gift shop � �� for over 23 years."She had 16,000 hours when she stopped at the age of 8'.,, � � ` Althea still has a passion for traveling.She has gone on tours to `� � � �� - � Hawaii,England,Scotland,Wales and Canada as well as the Grand Canyon,Zion National Park and Yellowstone.She enjoys hiking and �„� �`� �valks daily for exercise.In addition to gardening and renovating her _ � F :o�, house,she is an avid reader who usually has two books going and lis- ��" -, �� rens to books on tapes when she goes to visit her children and grand- �� . �� - r��»�� cluldren.She has six grandchildren and one guardian grandchild. ��, Asked if she planned to continue with her volunteer wark at Sierra �`�� ; � Vista,her reply was a firm,"Oh,yes,it is highly rewarding." � �� rt� ��<<� -�r�� ;�;�� •a� . �;�r� ��., ,w� �� Ja��=; Althea Schroeder witda her naotlaer,children and g��a�adclaildren � � � , � ,_� � ,..� �• In 1974,after Jack left the Navy,he worked for Lockheed and went to � �. �=�- _ �� y,� �' �� =_: �� ; � . Iran training pilots in the P3 Orion,the same as he had done for the g ,�� ` '� Navy.Although Althea returned to SLO in 1974 and bought a house . �� ;� . ' �� :�`�,� here,she rented it out for six months and went with her two younger ' > :��" `�� `'� ��' � high-school-aged children,Michael and Leslie,to join her husband in � � �� ' � ,�,, ' ��' Iran in 1975. �� ' � ' � "� �� She recalled,"We lived on a Base in Bandarabbas near the Straits of ,'-.' Hourmous in Southwestern Iran on the trade route of Marco Pola <x �r�<, �=�, Southern Iran is hot,sandy,and primitive.We saw lots of women in � �;. brightly colored chadors.Women never went to the market alone.You � �� had to cover your arms and legs even though it was 120 degrees.Water � � �4,2 � � was very precious.The small town of Bandarabbas,about the size of � � Templeton,was an ex-penal colony.It had a hotel and restaurant,but � �Y��• �` � � you rarely saw women in restaurants.The houses were made of adobe � � =� � �. , �,_ ;: bricks,windows were just holes.At the bottom of the streets were the �vater spigots.The Shah was still in power then.We flew on Iranian air- � �+ craft to Teheran to shop for groceries in the commissary at the base � there." After returning to SLO,Althea took classes at Cuesta while Jack was still in Iran.Some time later,after Althea and Jack separated,she went back to school at Cal Poly where she took a Reading Specialist program. ��. She was hoping to get back to teaching,but,in her words,"they were -.. getting rid of teachers my age at that time." DnvF BEr.MONr KFv�N DYE CAxY A�r.Ex So,instead,Althea went to Real Estate school and worked for Farrell Smith in real estate for 12 years until she decided that she preferred doing volunteer work at Sierra Vista Hospital."It's less stressful."Asked �'c�i��,� ' ��;,'� ,; � , . y� about her many duties at Sierra Vista,she explained that at present she . J � is the President of the Auxiliary,"I work at the desk and the gift shop.I ��'�' �j��"��L��a OJ�ali��i'�i� �� erb � �e��,��,, f?2a,, am there just about every day.I have a good crew of 10- 12 counting Uj Subs.We Check in people for admitting at the desk,take them to where At TalboC,we've alwaps been focased on your bu�iness.That means prociding expert risk assessment, �, they have to go,and if labs need to be picked up from the nurses'sta- excellent coverage ealue,and an ey�e fo�opportuni�ies�o help enhance ouc rel��ionships.That's i��h} � tion,we take care of that Mostly though we are directing people, �ve'�°e become a HUB Intemational companp-bcinging together rhe expertise and experience of some � answeling questions,taking care of people�s COncems,maldng SUre of the most well-regarded pmfessionals in the industrp and creating one of the stcongest insurance � brokerages in I�ordl.America.We're still the same people}�oo'��e come�o lzno�v and trus�,pro��idin; � the same lecel of personal ser��ice your compan}�demands-bu�we nou�have more to offer than just � the basic package.So as faT as our relationships ace concemed-nothing has changed.Escept our name. And our a6iliq�to sen�e y�ou be�ter. p ��II RE ° ° • � C W��oy�erK� , r � P Z ' �•, �� ' � r �»,. :�xi»�:re� � , r � • . # vF � � ...,t. � �, d �� {� ; � � , � ��,�. ; � � � International � , � rv£� � HUB Interna6onal of California lnsurance Services,Inc. , ��' � � �„�".` ,^b�, �,�• N �� ' ` ° 1457 Marsh Street#100•San Luis Obispo,CA•805.542.0991•805.542.0246 0 '� � � 14 • � ,� � � � �,� � �� z �� F� � � �,"�� ' � � �` u'� � � � ,�f ��'��t � � i� �r . �r u�man� � - �� } �:��'� � � ,k O f dt1�!"� 1-��'+�'�'� ; r � . � t � �� e. Y� � w { �:r t. 1�1i�/el� 4�� ..�..:�,� j � � � � Y By Melissa Abramovitz Since hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast last sum- For Humanity,P.O.Box 613,San Luis Obispo,CA 93406 or contact Coast mer,many people have wondered what they can do to help the National Bank to donate to the account established there.Call HFH- victims of these devastating storms.Habitat For Humaniry SLOCO at 782-0687 for further information. International (HFHI)has launched a project called Operation Home Habitat For Humanity International was founded in 1976 b}�Millud Delivery that offers several ways to become involved in the rebuilding and Linda Fuller.It is a nonprofit,ecumenical Christian housing min- effort.According to Penny Rappa,executive director of Habitat For istry that welcomes participation by people of all faiths who accept Humanity for San Luis Obispo County,"Operation Home Delivery is a Habitat's mission,purpose,and principles.The mission of HFHI is ro project designed to provide housing for homeless people in the Gulf "eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,and to until permanent rebuilding can begin on a large scale.It involves build- make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action."To accomplish ing a Home in a Box in one location and shipping the house to the dev- this goal,HFHI uses volunteer labor,ta�c deductible donations of astated region of the Gulf for completion." money and materials,and participation by qualified future homeowm� You may have seen the Home in a Box featured on the NBC Today ers known as partners to build and rehabilitate homes.HFHI then selfs show,which showed the beginning of Habitat builds in New York,Los the houses to partner families for no profit,with affordable no-interes Angeles,and Jackson,Mississippi.Many other builds have been organ- mortgages.Martgage payments are used to support the constructiono[ ized throughout the United States and HFHI envisions helping thou- other homes. sands of storm victims get back on their feet.Already,various Habitat Habitat partners are chosen based on several criteria,including a affiliates have begun construction on over 250 houses. need for better or larger housing,an income between 25 percent and�0 On Saturday,June 3,Habitat For Humanity for San Luis Obispo percent of the median counry income,a willingness to work with � Counry will build a Home in a Box in the Madonna Inn pasture adja- Habitat by giving 500 hours of labor,an inability to obtain a home loan cent to Highway 101.R.W.Hertel is a major sponsor of Operation Home through other means,residency in the county where the home is to be Delivery and will be coordinating the build day and actual construc- built,and satisfactory credit references and an ability to make monthlv tion.The other major sponsor is Madonna Enterprises.The basic fram- payments. ing and basic bones of the house will be completed locally,and then Habitat For Humanity San Luis Obispo County became an official the house will be sent on to Mobile,Alabama for completion."This affiliate for Habitat for Humanity International in 1997.Each affiliateis gives people in different locations in the U.S.an opportunity to partici- independent and run by local people who volunteer their time and pate in the outreach effart,"says Rappa."We need people to volunteer, money.Locally,HFHSLOCO has helped the Interfaith Coalition for the send money,and be supportive.People do not need specific skills to Homeless build the Prado Road Day Center for the Homeless in 1997. help.There are lots of things they can do,such as helping to serve They also built three houses in Paso Robles in 2001-2002,are currently lunch to all the volunteers.We're expecting around 200 people to vol- building a house in Cambria,and have property to build more homes unteer." in other parts of the county.Ongoing construction of local houses is Those who are interested in volunteering can contact Habitat For funded by donations and by operation of the ReStore Building Humanity for San Luis Obispo County at info@hfhsloco.org to tell them Materials Thrift Store in Templeton.The ReStore sells donated newand what you would like to do.Cash donations to help with the$75,000 cost reusable construction materials.Volunteers help to build houses in the of construction and delivery are also appreciated.Checks can be made county and are always needed for that purpose and to serve on com- � payable to HFHSLOCO Operation Home Delivery and sent to Habitat mittees and speak before groups to explain what HFH is all about. � e .� ` . n__ .._ � _ _ - - - _ . z f � : : � � s � � '�>' " - • • � • • • • � ' , U � � • • � • ' � •• � � • � � � , � � • • ` -� • • � - • • • � � . - - . .- . , - . . ...- . . _ . . , . . �: � • • . • • - - O � 1 � � • • • / CV �.• • -� � I ! 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Traditions ar River Oaks teatures a beautiful clubhouse wi�th exereise room, pool and gourmet kitchen and enjoys close pr.oximity to the River O�ks Golf Course. � � � Traditions at River Oaks � �C Part of an award-winning master planned community by � Estrella Associates, Inc. p Models open daily, 10-5 (Sunday, 12-5). z a 805-226-8737 � Homes priced from the upper$400,OOOs. � www.centexhomes.com � � CE(VTEX HOMES N - � -„n Pricing effective as of deadline of publieation C�i�ti T R A L C O�5 f D I�'I S I O N � O� �av_�:�.� _, .. ._ . �x__.��.r..,,�,��,�.�_��r. ._:.-�m��,�_. ��-�-��§�:.��,�- ,�_�-�,_ �-��,-_.. �s ... � ...fi ��Lt111� ; � �N LUIS �n ��S �:� � �� . �� x��r�II''�I� ill��'�I i' � - � ��° � = =�� Obis =�-- :� � � � � t� � o ,�� ►. _�= � ` .. ��' � ,1��i1 r�- . � �� ;� - le rates �� s� ��s: �.a�� __�. � ��- - �-----� �.�� ,�;,- �� 50 Years ��:� s � � �� QUICEN'C�� The pueblo of San Luis Obispo � ��, � �� was small,only a few houses. �,�` Newspapers reported in the 1850s "`"" � � `�� thatSan Luis Obispo was"very dull"and"beset wiCh evil characters,and �' robberies are momentarily expected.°Nevertheless,the once Mexican- � � ��'�� ruled pueblo incorporated as a Gener�al Law City on February 19,1856. � �`� : �`�'�� ' � ' � ��_ One hundred and fifty years later our city is celebrating its birthday as � '�' r � t!; the commercial,governmental and cultural hub of the Cent�-al Coast. A , " Sesquicentennial Steering Committee convened by the city hopes thc�t &� � � �� ' 1 �� the community will share its enthusiasm and join in with special events '�" � , ;�� throughout the year.Different aspects of our city will be featured month- ` ' �� _ ly. A special grand finale birthday party will be held on October 21 st in SLO Mission Plaza.If you,your club or organization would like to par- vate them...° ticipate,please contact Kendi Root at krootC�calpoly.edu or 756-5113 or Captain lohn Wilson bought the Mission properties from Governor Betsy Kiser at the City of San Luis Obispo at 756-7123.Take time out and Pico in 1845 for$510 and remaining buildings were used for a school as uisit the website at http://wwwslo150.com/ well as a jail and the first county courthouse.When California became �'��0��' a state in 1850,it returned some of the Mission lands back to the Church and several significant changes,civic,political and structural, have ensued. Preservation In the 1880s the front portico and bell loft were removed as earth- quakes had weakened them."Modernization"led to the removalofthe colonnades along the convento wing.The adobe bricks were shingled By Sandy Baer over and the Mission's church and residence were renovated to the Hlstoric preservation"is simply having the good sense to hang New England clapboard sryle with an East Coast-style belfry. onto something-an older building or neighborhood or a piece Many San Luis Obispo buildings built during the late nineteenth of landscape,for instance because it's important to us as indi- century followed suit with wooden buildings whose architecture inter viduals and/or as a narion,"according to the National Trust for Historic preted classical sryles,including Italianate,Queen Anne and Vicrorian. Preservation,one of dozens of historic preservation arganizations These structures evidenced double-hung tall narrow windows,turrets across the country. and cupolas and steep pitched gable roofs in sharp contrast to the This and other definitions aptly recognize that preservation is far thick walls,flat roofs and arched doors and windows of the adobe sn�le more than restoring or rehabilitating a building and embraces our cul- Several successful business owners on !�Ionterey and Higuera Streets tural objects,folk life and documents that tell our nation's story. Our own town's story can be partially gleaned from our historic artifacts ,;. whether they are residential exemplars of period architecture or down- �� , !�. �` '�� r > � town core commercial buildings or Chinese pottery shards. .?� �� , ; :�'�+ � � � The padres and their Chumash laborers built the first permanent : ' ' '�` � � �'"':. � " � structures in San Luis Obispo at the Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa t .,�.{- � E,� . � Z in 1772.They made adobe from clay and straw and large unfired,sun- �"' "�`i -- � '� #, � dried bricks comprised the walls topped by thatched roofs,as was the ` . � _ � '~ a $"' � ; v ��- �: � �S+'"^ ' style of the times.After less-than-friendly Indians torched the Mission `�--- -- �- .�t � � roof at least three times,the padres developed red,fire-resistant clay - --:_ ^,��, � .'�^ �2 +., for tiles and as a result all California missions built after 1874 had tile � � ,-- , � roofs. , . p The present Mission Church was completed in 1793 and the first �� - --� ��•�'"` (� renovation involved replastering and paving in 1812.Many improve- �� O ments were made during this time until the quadrangle was finally "��'= & ��4=� • :�� completed in 1819. 'It�vo mission bells made in Lima,Peru were -� •� � �� i �. ;� Uj installed in 1820. � �; ,� �� • Mexico won her independence from Spain in 1820 and the Me�can :; � _ c� government soon secularized the Missions. The Mission's prosperiry �"' � � - � �=� � � � `°� °='� .s' -_1" P1:.� n . obegan to decline after 1818 and by 1830 Fr.GIl wrote in an°informe,"a � ,=.� � ~ �. ..__ �� N report to the government"The hospital and portions of neophyte vil- - �, _ . .. . `j , , � lages are in ruins."And in 1832 he wrote"Every day the mission struc- �' tures are decaying mare and more for want of sufficient hands to reno- �� L ` � ;`,, „` `_r 17 � �'r - : - � _ �_._—_ �';. � � ! � � � �� , �.� � ^� � � � . : �. . � � � , _ ; ° �€ �� :, -� �� . �,,; d _� n � � �, ,; � � . � ��- - __ _� � � � ,�. - = � r .. : � , f .� .: � . r w . �� _ � �x � ; � d � f ,� . . � a � � � „ _ I ' ��.;� _ ;� �. . � �.. - � � , �� , � � << �_ - ; ., , , ., � � w, ---- ; � r � � �� — - �� . ��"" f � , _, _ —_ .- _�. _ v �..� �. _ .�- - �..� � a � �, �� . , �� , r�rr �� .�� _ � � � �� ; �� k � � — � { ., � ��,�� : _. � : , , � � � � � � � . a : : � - � � �� ,., � _ � - _,�.� , ,. .�.��.��, ,� � � �_ ,. m .. ,. - - , , ��_. > : � - Tlae JPAndretti�s Bi�ilclifig today Tlae resCorntiort of tlze Warcle�t BiiiCclingDoiuntoivrt built stately homes on relatively rural Pismo ical of this architectural sryle.A downtown Los Flores° (Festival of the Flowers)in 1925 to and Buchon Streets among them Jacob landmark,the Library was also designed by raise money for the renovation of the Mission Crocker who built his Classic Revival/Queen Weeks and built in 1904 from sandstone back to its original Spanish architecture,but it Anne home at 793 Buchon.Only a few biocks brought from Los Berros near Arroyo Grande wasn't unti11933 that restoration efforts from Crocker Brothers,a downtown depart- and granite quarried from Bishop's Peak. began in earnest. ment store,the house was designed by cele- The Southern Pacific Railroad was the Concurrently,Spanish architecture domi- brated architect William Weeks in 1901 and to employment center and residential develop- nated the designs of secular buildings that this day retains its unique tower and wide ment was encouraged on the lower slopes of borrowed characteristics from the Franciscan veranda. Terrace Hi1L More than 200 homes,many Missions of the 18th century and the adobes As Rob Rossi,local architect and entrepre- modest bungalows in the of the mid-1800s for a Neo Spanish or Mission neur says,"We're fortunate that our town has Craftsman/California Bungalow sryle,were Revival look. The Anderson Hotel built in so many fine examples of historic architec- built in that neighborhood from 1902-1904 1922-23 and expanded in 1930 set a precedent ture.Even our Spanish era buildings are still and the Little Italy/Railroad neighborhood with the development of the town's first five- F standing relatively intact.°Many of these are expanded until the 1920s. story and tallest building at 59' (80'at its high- in the California Renaissance sryle and were In the years between 1894 and 1920,more est). constructed of higher quality wood frames. than half of the current area of San Luis This shift from Revival sryles to"more natu- , According to Jeff Hook,a senior planner Obispo was subdivided.As was common in ral forms characterized by simple handcrafted with the Ciry and staff for the Cultural railroad towns of that time,land speculation workmanship"is evident in many homes at Heritage Committee,"We've always been a exceeded actual growth and development. the eastern end of Old Town.The homes, town of eclectic styles.We've tried to keep a After a fire in the Mission in 1920 some of often bungalows,usually have flat or low- mixture of architecture in our city and not the original construction was uncovered. pitched roofs,hand-troweled or plastered have a uniform style such as Santa Barbara's Father Daniel Keenan founded"La Fiesta de stucco walls and arched doors and windows. Spanish Mission design on State Street and surrounding areas." By the late 1900s,San Luis Obispo's com- J'� mercial district encompassed 15 blocks �f�� yj� ��, �t,� � , , � bounded by Nipomo,Monterey,Higuera and ;%� Osos Streets. One-story buildings,mostly `� adobe and wooden structures were often replaced with buildings of increasing size, qualiry and height as well as ornamentation �;� \ using brick,plaster and stone. (/) °San Luis Obispo was becoming a town of � i � � �� p €� , � � � towers,turrets and pediments and for the first time,creating a vertical,'modem'urban look ��° _ (� and feel for the young town.But people over- ,� � O reacted to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake ,- � � ^ and began removing the towers and other roof ��,/' ��,�j(� ��1 i�� .��-f'GlljLl��'�S ^-r ornamentation.The coup de grace was the � � Santa Barbara earthquake of 1925 which p . crumbled nearly every chimney,but the hous- OPEN MON-FRI AT 11 A.M. • SAT AT 4 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAYS Z es survived,"Hook says. The turn of the twentieth century also � brought a revival of the traditional Gothic and 1865 MONTEREY • Romanesque architecture to the commercial ��_�� [� � core in San Luis Obispo.Characterized by rus- J � ', tic stonework,pediments and ornate friezes, �r�lWW.18FiS.COM �' today's Historical Society and Museum 0 I housed in the restored Camegie Library is ryp- � � J � 18 „ � - � �` A. � a , � � _ �; �� z. ,_;� � > . � . , �� . �.�.,� .� � _� ., �-,�� ,�� —� _` ''� � � � - �"�z�1 � ,��A�� "�a � � � 4: *``� � � ��` �� `� '` ��rr��,�C: '�J�.'t`, E . � � r , -.,�,��. � �a € � " , _ �. . r , �� sf � :. E.�. � , � �� Fa � „� , , . ° � ,:� ��,� � �� x � ., , � , , �:��, . � ru �;ov No�usi�s oj nigi��vrey 1 cn��i ,�z�vr�iea :ri,a o�i the rightsitle of d2e street in 1930. Commercial buildings of the 1920s favored designer and long-time downtown advocate. cally important building." a Chicago style and broke away from the more "It was the atomic age and everyone wanted In 1981,an ad hoc committee was formed traditional classical sryles to erect cast and to modernize.Also,it was the cheapest,easi- to conduct a survey of the ciry's historical wrought iron structures with wide bays,neo- est way to secure old,leaky buildings." resources.With a matching grant of$19,000 classic cornices,masonry sidewalls and flat "It wasn't until the 1970s that the commu- from the California Office of Historic roofs. nity began to realize the importance of the Resources,more than 80 volunteers and a By the end of World War II buildings were historical context of our older buildings and paid coordinator took to the streets to docu- less ornate and poured concrete porches with homes,"Rossi says. "Following the debate ment significant historical buildings and tapered supports were commonplace on surrounding the creation of Mission Plaza,a homes within city limits. houses.Narrow clapboard siding,open eaves new movement was afoot back to the histori- Completed in July, 1983,the Historical and custom wark on rafters were familiar fea- cal character of downtown.Vince Fonte has Resources Survey I served"to preserve where tures as well as double-hung windows with done much to lead the way for traditional possible,or alternatively to conserve historic split-paned glass. restorations of such significant structures as resources which indudes(sic)primarilybut From 1940 to 1950,San Luis Obispo's popu- the J.P.Andrews Building." not necessarily buildings;objects such as lation nearly doubled from 8,881 to 14,180. Hook adds,"When Caltrans began talking signs,street lamps,hitching posts and the like; EarlyAmerican Commercial design as well as about widening 227 through town,the Old neighborhood districts identifiable becauseof Art Deco was popular. Buildings offered nar- Town Neighborhood Association was formed their historic architectural character;and ' row street frontage,continuous masonry and leaders such as Penny Rappa,Peg Pinard acknowledgement of sites where historical facades,simple cornices and windows and and Linnaea Phillips became instrumental in events once occurred." limited ornamentation on upper levels. protecting Old Town.° More than 2000 pre-1941 buildings and Our downtown was"updated"with less A city ordinance was passed in 1980 that sites in San Luis Obispo were documented in ornate new structures and many of the older required a 45-day waiting period for building the architectural,photographic and historical buildings were remodeled with"new"fascia demolitions in the city.Also in 1980,a pro- inventory.The City Council created a Master and larger windows."During the 1950s and posed"Histarical and Architectural List of Historic Resources based upon suney '60s downtown buildings were modernized Preservation Element°suggested that the findings and by 1992 when a second surve� with stucco and other facades and some were "objective of the ciry is to promote the preser- was completed there were 153 properties on really abused,"says Pierre Rademaker,a vation of architecturally significant or histori- that list.Also, the Council cstablished three � __ _ ��_..._ . . ._... �--�- _ _ ..�......�. � _'� �lrr� ,L.uc:. � � .: �t s�� .:�� _''. � � _ � �3( � � � ' �_. �3:� 'i "; ;_� .� -� t... ,;__ � � , � E L E C T R / C • �� " � ` � �-„�,,,� < <„�„ �,-,,,i��,� �;,��,� �vs- . e (y(AUSOLEUMa�s(y}EMORIALGARDENS The Buntess Birct �:t se�.��. ��.�� aZ , , _ A chieken Breast couered with mush- maintenance ` � Y��-'�'�" � ''� rooms £7 onions. 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Served on rye bread $►5.50 SY�em design& s installation � HONORING ALL VETERAN$ Casual Atmosphere - Serious Food E�Q � �'gy conservation 11:00 AM OPEN 11:30 M-F Professional engineers � Lunch&Dinner 7 days a week � Breakfast served Sat.&Sun.9:00 " E��tnca� construction p Part of Our Community for Over 130 Years Fuu sar•NighUy specials e��O Owners - Scott&Dana Milstead 7 � 2 Higuera•SLD 1 � FAX:543-3829 u rer�se.zrans cts (Next to Wheeler-Smith Mortuary) � � � ' , a�„w,r „ �, � 543-7053 Foa�< 3562 Empleo St, San Luis Obispo � � � � �s _, � Y:, � �. � . �v�. :� �� ,�� _ '"`��. � ,� ��"� �� . �, � { ' ,� �` �� ,� � � t ,� �� : � � � � �� ,� ,,� — � �a � ;�� . ��- t �� ,. � y �� , � � i.e�_,.,. . �... .. _,..�,.t. .,,�.,. o .«. 1/iC'C�t(/liC'alC' �z _>iei:421f{7731�c°}J Historical Preservation Districts:the Downtown Commercial District, for retrofitting in August 2004 that became effective in October of that the Old Town Neighborhood and the Mill Street District. same year. There are two types of historic properties,the most noteworthy If a building has no retrofitting done by 2007 it must be fully being Master List"historical resources,"which have"significant historic strengthened by 2010.But if a building complies with Level A by 2007 it or architectural value." "Contributing"structures are buildings in older doesn't have to comply with Level B until 2012.°Level A fixes the box,° neighborhoods that contribute to the character of the neighborhood. Clark says.'Parapets must be braced or removed and walls must be In 1987,the Cultural Heritage Committee(CHC)with seven mem- anchored to the floor and ceiling.Level B requires steel framing for the bers was established as an advisory body to the City CounciL The Ciry's walls that connects first and second floors." Historical Preservation Program Guidelines were adopted in 1987 and "The goal is to increase public safery,not to impose financial hard- amended by Ciry Council in 1990 to incorparate standards for rehabili- ships for building owners,°Clark says."I keep my eyes open all of the tation established by the U.S.Secretary of the Interior. time for workable solutions."There are 126 un-reinforced masonry "The second survey was not as comprehensive as the first but it buildings in San Luis Obispo and to date 34 have been retrofitted, addressed several new historic districts,specifically Little Italy,Mt. including Linnaea's and Michael's Optical. Pleasanton II-Anholm and Monterey Heights,°Hook says.About 400 Currently there are numerous retrofit projects underway downtown properties were evaluated for historic significance using the City's as confirmed by scaffolding and closed sidewalks.The Warden Historical Preservation Program Guidelines as weil as Secretary of the Building,owned by Rossi,is undergoing restoration and retrofitting,as Interior Standards. is the former Kinko's on Monterey and San Luis Luggage on Chorro The survey reviewed 100 properties and recommended 12 homes, among others. one commercial and one government building for inclusion on the Rademaker,a veteran CHC and Architectural Review Commission Master List.One property,the Caltrans District 5 Office at 20 Higuera member says,"There's much more respect for the historical character Street,satisfied federal criteria for inclusion on the National Register of of our buildings than 50 years ago."Closely tied to the retrofit/restora- Historic Properties.°After the CHC surveyed the Mt.Pleasanton- tion of several downtown buildings,including the Warden and Johnson Anholm District they added more than 100 properties to the contribut- (Naiman)properties,Rademaker says,`Peeling off layers and finding ing list,°Hook says. architectural artifacts is exciting.Respecting the historicism,no matter °In small numbers,the CHC has added properties to both lists over what the style,is what is important.The integriry of the original design the years,"he continues."Properly so,the CHC and City Council have should come through." been very selective about adding properties and of course they must "I am optimistic about the future of downtown,"Rademaker says. meet the established guidelines."Today,the Master List has 174 proper- °And I'm looking forward to new activities such as Railroad Square and ties and there are 527 contributing properties in San Luis Obispo.There the railroad museum.Rossi concurs,"The downtown is a real asset and are nine structures in San Luis Obispo on the National Register includ- needs continual maintenance and stewardship.I take great pleasure in ing the former Carnegie Library and the Jack House at 536 Marsh the lessons learned from these(restoration)exercises." Street. As Hook says,"By their actions,the Ciry Council,along with the The remaining heirs of Robert Edgar and Nellie Hollister Jack deeded Planning and Architectural Review Commissions and Cultural Heritage the Jack House to the Ciry in 1975. This two-storyVictorian was loving- Committee,are all focusing on the same goal and that is to preserve � ly restared and docents in period dress lead tours on Sundays under our quality of life and sense of communiry."Fortunately for us,the pri- �, the auspices of the Parks and Recreation Department. vate and public sectors are working together as stewards of our her- � Shortly before noon on December 22,2003 the Central Coast,espe- itage. � cially Paso Robles,was reminded of the wlnerabiliry of our historic and � , other structures when the 6.5-magnitude San Simeon earthquake � � � �a �a , � � occurred.In all,two lives were lost and approximately 290 homes and � ! � 190 commercial buildings were damaged in San Luis Obispo and Santa `'"`'E '`,'`' ( `C Barbara�°Unt'es. �ec�er's �raperies ` °Even though California passed legislation in the 1980s requiring � C cities to develop plans addressing hazards in our midst,they never said ��co�roR:�Tr:n Z b when or how,"sa s Claire Clark,the Ci s Seismic Coordinator(and a now the Economic Development Managerj! Chet Becker � "Without question,the San Simeon earthquake prompted San Luis /� � Obispo to address our un-reinforced masonry(URM)issues,"Clark ��`'*-3 2 2 6 P� continues.°Even so,the State Office of Emergency Services still consid- `C ers San Luis Obispo as not very compliant due to our late start.° FAX(805) 544-6288 � After negotiations with representatives of the Chamber of 3765 S. Higuera St.,Ste. 140 • San Luis Obispa,CA 93�01 0 Commerce,San Luis Obispo's City Council passed a revised ordinance � 20 ":�� ` "� �"� � �� A funds with citv govern� , Yy7m1111j�T + ��'«..�`°"4��",., ` �`�` #� y� ^� � �r � ment.(The othels aCe � �lilii{ylllla J t� � 4"� �€ '. � w'� �_ transit,also under the • ��'��*``�_ �'` .� �� -^ � f -�, auspices of the Public ��ahSp��at�� „�'� �.��e� `"� WorksDepartmentas �� , � � � �..� , �"'� well as water,sewer and ' � � . the municipal golf Current Day ,� �� - .� � ��_� ._ �ourse., x �� "Themoneyinthe �� annual arkin o era- C�ANI,Uj�'� `� � ,, :. � , � ' � P g P " : �, .., :. � _ tions and enf fund is dedicated to the ��0� �_ � � - , � .��„� �- _��,G� �" orcement,�. � � r� �" Bochum says. Income �V I � O � is largely from parMng �, �'. ,,� ` �:� '' � � � _ meters and fines and 11�5i6, i ! 2%0)p�� .�_: _ � �,: . �.�<: ��, �Yl��(,�5�I � also includes money ,V from passes and park- ��' �Q ing leases.The city ��_._,__�,��,� In 30 years,between 1920 and 1950,motor issues about 40,000 parking citations a yeac _ vehicle registration in San Luis Obispo Counry cirywide,which includes red curbs outside of increased from 4,350 to 27,594,with more the downtown district as well as residential than a 48 percent increase between 1940 and parking districts. By Sandy Baer 1950. The newest parking structure on Morro and "I immediately recognized that the ciry Palm Streets is scheduled to open this spring. needed a master plan and that major streets Dubbed by staff as"919"for its Palm Street Most often the 44,000 residents in San had to be addressed,°Romero says.During his address,the ground level is an open air garage Luis Obispo drive an automobile,but tenure,Romero implemented the one-way for ciry public works vehides and the second they also arrive by train,bus,plane streets downtown,started the tree program floor will house the Public Works and Planning and bicycle.We have 125 miles of ciry streets and earned the nickname"Dave the Pave." Departments'staffs. in a 10.7-acre land area surrounded by the "One of my favorite projects was overseeing The top floors will be parking for commer- peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains.Santa the construction of the Johnson Street under- cial and non-commercial users."The philoso- Rosa,Palm,Nipomo and Pacific Streets border pass which was just a narrow two-lane road phy is to put cars in garages and ofF the j the downtown core.Nearly 600 businesses are when we started." streets,"Bochum says."The building�vas ` licensed within this district "Good streets are part of our quality of life," designed to convert to all office space if down- � When Mayor Dave Romero moved to town Romero says."I'm particularly concerned that town parking demands are to change." I in 1956,the city's population was 17,000.°The we are losing the level of street maintenance °The fund has been very healthy for a num- '. only stoplight in town was at Chorro and that we once had.We've been trying to play ber of years,but when we undertake a big Higuera Streets,"Romero remembers."During catch up but the city and state are hopelessly project like the parking garage at Morro and the fifties we saw a large increase in traffic in behind.We never have enough dollars due Palm Streets,it dips down of course." San Luis Obispo.The downtown streets were particularly to the state cutbacks.° Currently,two-million is budgeted annuallyto all two-way which inherently causes more And where do all of these cars go but in operate downtown parking lots and garages traffic congestion.° search of parking places?According to Tim that includes the cost of attendants,securin� Romero continues,"Three factors con- Bochum,Deputy Public Works Director, and maintenance. � tributed to the greatly increased needs for "Parking has always been a problem down- Four years ago,the department began a traffic capaciry on our streets in the fifties.Cal town.The city first formed a parking district downtown parking space inventory to collect Poly began a major expansion when it allowed on Apri116, 1958 to collect parking fees.Those and analyze data.In all after°919"is open, female students.The California Men's Colony funds were used to buy parking lots and then there will be three downtown parking struc- became a maYimum-security prison and to build structures." tures with 1,177 spaces.Public lots�vith increased its population.And Cuesta College In the 1970s the city created the parking meters offer 336 spaces and there are 1,121 on � was established." enterprise fund,one of five such enterprise street curbside meters. � There are another 1,100 non-metered on- z � �-� � � � � � street parking spaces and approximately4,160 0 � � r�; private parking places in the downtown core. � �. ,: _ ��"�� There are two downtown parking zones:the ,,, ., �� ,,h ,�;�.. , .�r � . _ � � central core has the highest rate for parking � �� while the secondary downtown core has a mu for Weicome Gifts, Maps, Civic Information of two and 10-hour meters.There are 13 park- ' � . C � � ing lots downtown,the first four purchased ' (,) � • San Luis Obispo: Jan Nanninga . . . . . . 544-3046 before the parking district was formed, Q • Morro Bay/CayucosJ according to Bochum. ' -� ' � Los Osos: Frenchie Clark . . . . . . . . . . . 541-2801 "We saw a pick-up in garage parkingthis � Liz Hiatt-Salas . last year and we were at capacity(98 percent! . 5 Cities/Nipomo/ during the holidays,"Bochum says."Until the Owner Santa Maria/Avila: Dee Dee Ma ri , . . .595-2755 � 5 41-2 g�1 g Vlarsh Street expansion,both Palm and Marsh N salas54@sbcglobal.net • Cambria: Marjan Swantek . . . . . . . . . 927-8146 Street garages were very busy and often fu11." �, A FREE SERVICE • North County: Sandy Hexberg . . . . . . 238-1529 Bus service is another transportationalter- �� TO NEWCOM�RS native.According to Austin 0'Dell,Transit :�Ianager for the cit��,"In 1999,bus ser��ice ,` - a � <.— w � ,,. 21 - , , � , � . � ',\�,�� ` - __ ��,,, . , ��,. � ,� � � �i� , . � �" _ �' � - � a �'��,� ; ,� ..�,. �=�- �-� , ��-� ��-_ _ �, . ,. . �� . �, , � .. - - : , � , ,,� - ��_� . � s � �. - . ( � . � � � �-- � �� .. � _ .,.� - `��1� � � � � � �f �� . � . .- � � �� " , � � ��- � � � � , — . f� t� `��j� � � ��' �—�� . �� _� � , � � � � ' =� � � � � _ U. ��< < . , ., � � -. . � ` �. ; � � . ,' .---�""' � ; _ ' F � . . � - -. _ v � ,� � r�� - r � � ,, Y ^ �. . � � . k:� � .i ��'�';��a , . �:.4,- . �,,,,�,,,;i—� ,r . . .... ... . ` ::,,... , ..�....r.. . ,. - � �,c�;:::,a�- - �c, � \,�. . _� - . . _ _ � _- � ��bilce mzcl trolley. _ _ __ , began a dowmvard trend.Our schedules were difficult to read and the tion and the permanent engraved brass plaque,from$975 to$1750 for busses weren't on rime." an 8-bike rack. "We knew we had to make some changes to get service reliabiliry "The City also requires private developers to provide for bicycle back on board,°0'Dell,who began his duties in 2000,continues."We along with vehicle parking,"Mandeville says."In addition,we want to addressed those issues by designing new schedules,for instance." provide the right locations.°In 1999 there were 274 bike parking spaces °The Mass Transit Committee received more than 220 comments downtown.By 2003,we had 404 spaces and by the end of 2005 we had and recommendations.°Those recommendations included an easy-to- 444 spaces. remember"memory schedule"and a Cal Poly circulatar route.The Ciry Whether by bicycle,bus or automobile,local residents,commuters administers our mass transit program but contracts for bus operations and tourists bear down on San Luis Obispo city streets daily.According and maintenance. to Mayor Romero,in the 1970s the city's planning process changed "We have a good core service and now we need to expand on it to from growth to no-growth. accommodate our ridership increases,"0'Dell says.Overall ridership "Now we are hopelessly behind trying to keep up with our trans- increased 29 percent from 2004 to 2005 and Cal Poly student riders portation needs,"Romero says.On the other hand,we are a long way increased 41 percent.Ridership hit 88,000 one day in October 2004, from the carriage-rutted mud lane called Higuera Street when our city then peaked at 108,000 a year later in October 2005. incorporated in 1856. °I really believe it's a quality service now and people are making a shift from their cars to public transit We listened to the community at our public meetings and have tried to be responsive to their needs,"0'Dell says.The City currently offers a fleet of 20 buses on eight different routes as well as the two Downtown Trolleys.New , sophisticated electronic passes went into use in February. ,�ic ha�� an, DDS Even though one half of the riders on city busses are Cal Poly stu- FAMIL� cSz �,A�iER L��::'+�TiSTRY dents,we are also a bicycle-friendly city in part in response to this population's diverse needs. The most recent annual bicycle count , shows that in a two-hour period,352 bikes passed through the inter- � section at Foothill and California,77 at Marsh and Broad and 48 at the Jennifer Street Bridge. �� According to Peggy Mandeville,principal transportation planner ,[' with the City's Public Works Department,"The City's'circulation ele- YOUY� COYYI/OY�t IS OZLY� FZY�St CO�ZCeY'Yl ment'calls for a bicycle plan.Bicycle planning is an important trans- Dr. Colleran and his staff are well aware that many people still believe that portation component,especially in a college town.By providing good visiting the dentist is anything but comfortable. But modem techniQues have bicycle transportation,we're taking cars off the highways and provid- Put that obsolete idea away forever!We offer the exciting advances in ing people an alternative way to travel." patient comfort provided by laser dentistry wfiich is only the beginning. Cn There are three classes of bikeways:Class I are off street bike paths Duringyour visit,you can snuggle under a warm blanket and listen to � and we have 1.5 miles within the city.There are 25 miles of Class II music.As a caring and considerate dentist, Dr. Colleran can make any 0 that are striped bike lanes along ciry streets and Class III designates dental procedure comfortable. Don't let fear and anxiety get in the way of (") preferred routes for bicyclists such as the Bill Roalman Bicycle your dental health. � Boulevard on Morro Street from Santa Barbara to Pacific Streets. � Much as we need parking far cars we also need parking for bicycles . geautiFul, White, Straight, and Perfect-Looking Teeth in �ust a � downtown.°The City's bike back program is all paid through private Few Visits donors,"Mandeville says. The"Racks with Plaques"program allows . Laser Teeth Whitening c private donors to purchase a bicycle rack with a plaque for installa- • Advanced TechniQues For High-Fear Patients � tion in the downtown or parks. • Prevent Tooth Loss with LASER Periodontal (Gum) Therapy a Similar to the"Green Bench Program,"it provides an opportuniry . Laser Dentist —No Shots or Drills! � for communiry residents to contribute to our qualiry of life.The �' • Public Works Department along with local resident and bike rack • Dental Implants designer,Rod Hoadley,of the Hoadley Design Group,developed the 1250 Peach Street, Suite E � program. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 `C The unique bike rack design features a staggered placement design (805) 543-�g 14 N 0 for 2,4,6,or 8 bicycles.Racks range in price,which includes installa- � 22 named the tar-papered shell"Persson's Folly," ,� �1' `" When the city issued an ultimatum-either � - ��`" � . �� finish it or tear it down-a 24-hour prayer Maturing Grace'fu��,/ meeting was launched and the money began ... � to come in.It was also at this time that a �� ° brand new local radio station,KVEC,began G ra ce �� "� �� airing"Eventide,"a live Sunday broadcast ' from Grace Tabernacle each week. f � . ' 3:� < < �.red ; ' � �" ,� �� The church was finished in 1942,complete Ch u rch � fl �� with hardwood floors and fluorescent lighting. � ' , � � ` � • � � The first service in the new building was held � .. � � � '�� , on Easter Sunday.When the opera seats they'd ��'��`� �, T�� ordered failed to arrive on time,they bor- � The firstservice i�z 1g42 nn�d tlae chu�-c1z's rowedfolding chairs from a local mortuary,A foun��zran��st�a;L�j'�a��Perssr��z,a�4�s' photograph taken on the steps that day shows B3/SL�SGll2 St6Wa1't a jubilant crowd of about 300,with more than a dozen of those being African American. hree people attended Leroy Persson's R�''�a�-� �d� ry � � �""�} Maksoudian says that Grace was the flrst '�� ' ��' `�"""' church to o en its doors to eo le of color, first prayer service held in March of 1931 � `�� P P P in a ramshackle,woodframe storefront two decades before the Civil Rights in San Luis Obispo.Today,the church he Movement. founded and named simply"A Church"has an During the war years,Grace established a active congregation of over 700 faithful souls. Serviceman's Center where Law's Hobby Grace Church,the handsome,ivory-colored ,e+� � � � Center is today,for the soldiers stationed at landmark on the corner of Pismo and Osos, .� Camp San Luis.In 1950,Grace held its first will celebrate its 75th anniversary this month. Missionary Conference,a global outreach pro- The journey from there to here,says historian .�� gram that has become a cornerstone of the Larraine Maksoudian,is"...a story of God's """ �_� church.By 1956,the church annex and gym- faithfulness to people with little means and nasium were completed,and the following little education." year,the conference center at Lopez Canyon Indeed,22-year-old Leroy Persson,the broke ground.In 1963,Grace Tabernacle church's founding pastor,had no theological became simply Grace Church. training.He lived in Los Angeles and was Over the next four decades,two choirs were working toward a career as an electrical engi- • formed,basketball and volleyball teams were neer.Leroy and his sister were visiting friends established,the college Sunday School class in San Luis Obispo when he"felt the call"to expanded,and Grace's foreign ministries grew start a church here. and flourished.More property was purchased, Persson rented the dilapidated store for$15 three more buildings were completed,anda a month and slept on a mattress in the back 35-piece orchestra was added.By 1980,1250 room while he studied the bible and planned worshippers attended the Easter Services,and I' � LL ` �" �' by 2005,Grace expanded to three Sunday morning services to accommodate its growing for the future.Recognized by his early congre- flock. T�HNNY H�UGH gants as a man of vision,Leroy began to talk "People are drawn to us because we are +� of radio ministries at a time when there was biblically grounded and Christ-centered,"said � Broker Associate� � no radio stadon in town.He also talked about Streder."Our mission is to celebrate,proclaim, building a large auditorium-sryle church, and live out the gospel." where people could see the pulpit and the For seven weeks,Grace Church will cele- - altar unobstructed. brate its 75th anniversary with each week � � � In 1935,the 80 members of the church pur- focusing on a different aspect of the church's e � � , ! chased the lot on its current corner for$1800. many ministries. Since the first service in the Z ! ! It took six years to complete the building new building was held on Easter Sunday in _ � � �� because Persson insisted that no debt be 1942,Easter was selected as the kick-off date. ? � � incurred during construction.According to AI Current pastor Tim Theule will welcome one A California Corporation Streder,Grace's worship pastor,"There wasn't and all to join him for this°Season of � a nail driven that wasn't paid for.°So the Celebration."Details can be explored at bulging congregation moved to the newly www.graceslo.org. 0 built Monday Club building which they rented The seventh week is Memorial Day week- (� for Sunday services.They also gave them- end and will include a Friday night concert O selves a new name:Grace Tabernacle Church. featuring both choirs and a 30-piece orches- � � The trouble was that this was the Great tra.On Saturday,a banquet is planned at � 9b2 Mill Street Depression.Money was scarce,and men were Madonna Inn's Expo Center,and on Sunday ' � San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 desperate.Some of them,those who rode the there will be three services and an all-church � � �o trains,got off in San Luis Obispo and took picnic across the street at Mitchell Park. O 541-2888 x 3105 shelter in the half-built church.The often � Ceil: (805}801-5063 y Serving the larger community has always built fires inside it,threatening its very e�s- been impartant to Grace Church,whose � johnny@realestategroup:com tence.In 1938,the project came to a halt for expanded facilities are now used often by the � an entire year and the townspeople nick- Mozart Festival,the Youth Symphony,SLO 23 � � _ _,�,: � �: �4, . ,. . �-�- � � � � �.: � , � ;.�... �- � . - , _ .,. � � , � �e � �� LL �� a � ° , ,� � � u� �, � � �� s :;� " � � � t `� f�` -�,f"` � �' r � �-` �.^..� x 5 � �� ' .� . �,�'�. _'"+4= . . . � �.?.?p'.� � _ ��. - , � � °``�� ' T�te U�rildirig of Grace C{zurcli ifr lg3os tibove. Beloa+�is�Tze finished look in ig48,aitd tJz�chiirch today. ,.. � -�>� '�a,�,,` �� 4� �� : � _ � � ; _ � �;� , i : � � ; .�� F � �- �_ �-� �� , .$.: ; ;� = � LL t. 9; : � $ . �. «. . �-� 4 � , -�`�- � � �• �� ,l1, _ � � � = 4 ;1 ° � - ` � �4 � .�� . �` "`� ,"�' � ' � � _ . . 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"It was a very sweet time,"he said,"because although we had noth- The 75-year history of Grace Church will be chronicled in a book ing,we knew we were looking at love." that Maksoudian and others are readying for publication by the end of A1 Streder and Lorraine Maksoudian expressed the hope that the May.That history reveals a small congregation who supported one next 75 years will continue in that spirit. ��.��'""�""� Your Central �� : � �'°°�� °�- Coast Pain Relief _ � Bedroo � 1 ;� � � � Specialist! , � ) � . . � Solutions �E � ' �, �. � � a_� ��. _._ � o � s�-,= �o�-s�� o-�:�o {� $ � � ,, . - t , Ma�i`tress�& �Furnifur� � � �� ,� � � � � �� . . � � �_� � : - � �.� �� F� :�� s�� -� � e �� y Problem Sleeping� ��' � � . �� ,�� o . _�. , � We Have Your 5olution. �� ` Our knowledgeable, non-commissiane�� o :-�` . • � :: . - salespeople will assist you in finding " ' � + -- � � �� i� - z a the Right Mattress at the Right Price! . . � � - . 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T +s �,� �� /m� „� �� . � . �� .. .+� � .. g _ �` �i�. -`- �' � - '"^"r` esw"' � �-� �-'`/ � �. .� -- \ � �� t`�' w, :�,, �� - � .ww, --� + � �� .�.,. . . �- , ��, � ' � � Reai Estate Company ... , � �' � �:�g �..e. � ,� �. „ � ��",er�; � � � � � � �. � � , f�.., � � -•.� �`` r -�- 7S.We are more than l' �'` "��' � ' c " ,,., ` ' `� i 1 estate brokers; we p � � .�° � �''��"' � `°�bors serving the n � - O �� " P` ' � ire San Luis Obispo � � � ,� � � �� a for 27 years. � �,. � � -.�i� ,, .�.. � real estate sales, .�. - v � +�+�, n'"':� : ,�, T _ - c �' . �� ..�► �, _ �ncing and relocation o �'-�`�� '-�' �"""'��`� �- - vices, come to the � r ` { '� Zpany that has been a �_. � � � sted for over a quar- . �-:�� , 4 of a century. � � �r - �, -� � , ,.. �c � � .,-�. � �% �.� -� k _ �- 'sm yth.c om o fC_�;� � <_�'� �._� i � ` �. � �. �� :'i� � :�s �. � �z�� .;�� i � � :i: _ . .�I...� ��!'.i �� ♦ •� � f, , ry ♦ :,� '� : / , , � �� . ' ' �� ,' � ��"�� I ' � � �� /,;,IIIII� � . 4 • �� ., ,\+� � �� ..,�^�� :-z. . . " . I� � ' �i • ' � � � �� MARIAN ANDERSON �� i�� : ' ,�i , , • • '�! � 1 CONSUMER LENDING � " ". � � - � OFFICER ; A This special Arts � .� , ; � '� � Center board member �a.�� '��1� � paints a beautiful ,�"' portrait of our + � �iil;,� , community landscape, , ; 'I� � �• ' ensuring creative ��j I i, � � ' opportunities for all '�� i�,'�,,'�i � � , �� 1'2SZlIC111S. 1,� *'(�, i�*•!�i �� ``4� '�" �� . y . �� .. .t� � � '��' '�.�'� ..��r � . . .�' • � •. � �i; ' �` ;� �.. ii I � � � ! � ��w� � � 1 � ilil •• � �i�i � � _ � 1 ?,t �i� . � „� .. 1 �.! � - • � � '"' _ ,, � i� • • y�� .- `�«^ s...:�i�.. . _ �I'�'.,��.. il . L r , . .,.,.. .,, _`. �� -,,�_ ,, �:� �� rp� 's�u en ' � sF �_„ � i nte , �. community advisory council and work with student organizati� s � has made First Bank an important part of our community." , —QAVE CHRISTY,PHR,DEAN,ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS,CAUFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVHt5111' i ' � ,.. ' } ' � j �� 25 �� J � — � � FI1ZSTI3ANK . � �, OF SAN LUIS OBISPO s � „�-, ,_+�^ �-. � .�»,,..,��a,- a t y " March 2006 � .� ��,, �� , � �� .�:: �s �w � �,: �� — �_ �,� �� r� �� ; �✓�y # X L ti'4��."R^"Yy9�- r.;3� #"�`f ��'.tii ,i r.«" Over 25 years ago,we shared a vision of a community bank °�� "� "�" � that would offer a unique brand of customer service in the �� " � �� "� �' � �r _ ` - heart of San Luis Obispo.A local bank,owned and man- _� �` �`�°'�� , � � -� aged by local,familiar faces who knew their business,their �� ., customers,and their community,and placed the highest � � �� .� value on the partnerships vital to their shared success. '�.,�, � � We remain mindful ies are yours at the Mena House, We opened our doors to a winning brand of service,a the chance to avoid the biggest of why we got into �midda heat,the midtown smo welcome brand of community partnership.We hired the Y g� th is busi ness to be i n rst of the vendors and beggars.And very Uest people and charted a course that never lost sight g there's the spectacular sound and of our commitment to customers,community,colleagues Wlfh I Il p�� thpt W2 C�O. at the pyramids without fighting for and shareholder value.And for the next quarter century, we reCOglllZe thqt 869 and still considered one of the we settled into the business of being the best we could be. Mena House has welcomed illustri- our simple actions :from archaeologist Howard Carter Our newly-formed Regional Community Bank Board will �his"Found Tut!"announcement in every day—how we to Jimmy Carter,who,with Anwar play an important role in continuing to guide the local a guest during peace treaty negoti- operations and long-term strategy of our community treat others, hOW W@ tt,vo Nobel Prize winners were �as of the hotel's master key on bank.The business expertise and community experience do business, what we �itten"blessed are the peacemak- represented by these coinmunity leaders is key to our com- glv2 bpCk—pf@ 1'he mitment to provide the quality brand of banking that our friends and neighbors have come to expect from us. thlllg5 thpt 171q1f@f, the statements that speak R �� We take this oppartunity to celebrate. We thank you,our to who we are and valued customers and community organizations,far the � partnerships formed over the years. For the opportunity what we believe in. � RGill ESt1tG C0111paCty to work together,building our local community stronger. At every opportunity,every day. (� JS.We are more than C. 1 estate brokers; we O And we salute our wonderful,award-winning employees hbors serving the C� for all that they do to help others.We are proud of our O ire San Luis Obispo � company and are deeply honored to lead this fine team of a for 27 years. � truly exceptional people.It is with great pride that we share T'2a1 eStat2 SaleS, � these faces with you,as together,we celebrate the strength �ncing and relocation � O of community. v1Ces, come to the Z zpany that has been � sted for over a quar- . .,�.�.�. of a century. � � REESE T. DAVIES DAVID R. BOOKER `< President ChiefExecutive0fficer �,�m�t//��Om p� � j "�� AMIE ADNEY American Heart Walk, Alzheimers Association, Taste of San Luis, Downtown _ �:9 , a;�� ` .«a• �" Association "Concerts in the Plaza" �JULIE ALONSO Leadership Youth Seminar, Sinsheimer c>' `�;� � Elementary School PTA Camival, Chamber's SLO Leadership � MARIAN ANDERSON MS Walk, American Heart Association, Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo, American Cancer , . �� Obispo County, San �" Sociely MUMS for Mammograms, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis .. - �: � , � Luis Obispo Arf Center �Spring Fling and Pleinair Festival�, San Luis Obispo Symphony, —"rt :: Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo �Family Self-Sufficiency Committee� � CASEY APPELL San Luis Obispo � f ::�' ;,,:; Chamber Leadership, Exchange Club of San Luis Obispo, Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Realtors-Pismo � Beach, Board of Realtors - San �� Luis Obispo � CLAY APPLETON � � "��`'`� � Coastal Business Finance, SLO �- ,�r�� ChamberMember,CuestaCollege � �� - \�.� � Small Buslness Development • ' , 1 , - Center � DAVID AXBERG SLO _ � ` - � i� Moming Kiwanis Club � DAVID � �f � BOOKER Communiiy Foundation � - - �'' � � ...t� �'� �` of SLO County, Housing Authority �' ' of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly �{. _ �� E ��'�� fi f , � � Communit Advlsor� Council, � k,� y, y ,, �,,, Orfalea College of Business �: -. X�.; 3 ' ` ° � � Rhett Bell Foundation, San Luis �'` � �� Obispo Downtown Association, y'�� a Center � TAMARA BOYD . ;�, w�t , Sierra Vista Regional Medical � , � � � •• 1 +J � i Amerlcan Cancer Soclety Daffodil ' ' Days � ERIN BRENNAN Prado �' � I ,� ?' Downtown" � SHARON Day Center °Trout About MERCER BROWN Human Resource Association of the Central Coast, Santa Maria Human Resource Association � � � "` KYLE COOK Children's Hope Foundation, Old Mission School �Parents Advisory Council and Third Grade Room i � Parent�, Sinsheimer ', -iementary School PTA Camlval � REESE DAVIESCuesta College � � Foundation, South , �� - `✓Vestem Graduate School of Banking,Westem Independent Bankers • � � '�``•� � � • � Service Corp, SLO --� � �� iransition Mental Health Assoclation, Los Padres � •• • • Council of Boy Scouts of America, Rotary Club of San Luis Obispo, Mission College Prep �� • Capital Campaign� -� _��' �� W.,�,�w�. � g, b.., ,.o re`s on . ___ . .,,_ . �Hospice, of SLO Counfy �Hospice Partners of the Cenhal Coast�Hotline of SLO Counly�House of Prayer� Housing Authorify of City of s San Luis Obispo�League i of Women Voters N leukemia 8� Lymphoma Sociery�Los Ranchos School � Mission College Preparatory�MS Sociely^�Old Mission School �Pacific Coast Cutting Horse !,' Assn.^�PaciFic Repertory Opera�Parinership for Children of SLO Couniy�Paso Robles Children's Museum�Paso ;i � Robles Main Sheet�Performing Arts Center/YOPAC�Port San Luis Marine Institute�Portable Dance Company� �; . f� Project Amend�Rancho EI Chorro Outdoor School�Rotary Clubs of San Luis Obispo�San Luis Obispo Art Center ; '' �San Luis Obispo High School�San Luis Obispo/Los Osos Girls SoBball Assn.�SAVE �SCORE�Sexual Assault �� ? Recovery&Prevention Center�Sinsheimer PTA�SLO Chamber Community Leadership Foundation,Inc.�SLO Chamber i; '� of Commerce^�$LO Child Development Center�SLO Children's Museum�SLO Couniy Communiy Foundation� ';� �,; SLO Couniy Housing Trust Fund�SLO Counly Medical Alliance�SLO Couniy Special Olympics�SLO Downtown AssociationNSLO Homeless Shelter�SLO International Film Festival�SLO Kiwanis CIub�SLO Literacy Council�SLO UBIe Theatre^�SLO Moose Lodge^'SLO Momrt Festival�$LO Non-Profit Housing�SLO Symphony^�SLO Vintners AssociationNSLO YMCA�SLO Youth Symphony^�South Western Graduate School of Banking�Straight Down Golf - Tournament�The Money Camp^�Transitions Mental Health�UCS6 Economic Forecast Project�United Way of SLO cd �an Heart Walk, Alr,!��imers Association, Taste of San Luis, Downtown In the Plaza" ��I�, ;LONSO Leadership Youth Seminar, Sinsheimer a Camival, Cham'� � �:� Lea�lership �� MARIAN ANDERSON MS �lub of San Luis O'� F��nericon Cancer � ers Big Sisters of S� � �-:�'spo �ounty, San t^ � 9 � 1� ; �, _. leinair Festival�, S� Obispo Symphony, • �' ' i;� rmily SelfSufficien� �mmittee) �ti CASEY APPELL San �uis Obispo - �� li �' 4 'f ��uis Obispo, Eco� � Vitality Corpora�ion, Board of Realtors—Pismo � ,`,� ��,'�� a� '� j ;i � �Q�r �,,� �� + �uis Obispo �� CLAY APP�ETON �" + '�`..�, °a�'� .�. � ,., _ �` � R � . \ 1. ��I�� r �,�""s ��hamberMember,CuestaCollege � � ';� � � ' � � � _� . _ �,,....�,�..i..�-� ,'.. - � �,��;�i . 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Community Advisory Council, - � "�`` � ,',, � ; � :%; �. �' � � , � ✓ � Obispo Downtown Association, �� ;� � �' � ` �. ��. • •� i �� r � ' � BOYD �� "� � ' o , i -. � ' � �� ,,`� . - . , �� ,, o .�. _I��N �fC1d0 ..�� _ . � p� e i� i�``" �� J � � .. -:r : - � : � � �: .,, i ,,.. �n� SHAR�N � - - _' . + s� � , - ��. -' .. +�r ��_.; ��• a•' :sr � � �'� �_. ._ — . the — ��- .� , ,,, , ;ur�,� As�ociation of ,.> `-� �►;�;:_� . , "YY; s..-�"'�` �� r�� ,,,.m.A. � � H�;mon Resource Association � -- „�� : i ` ��"'.s�c'� �`�' - -~'""" � ` Jld Mission School �Parents Advisory Council ond Third Grade Room � ��5 � ,�"� � � ''�� .,_ _? . �-�� Elementa-� ��, , � � _ .- , '=`;��,�sta College �_ i � _ �: �Vestern�rc�J��,�:r � . �� - � � �;�;;�rdent Bankers �� ,, � .�„-._ .. , � . , �'��,. � �r ��,s+��. 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For instance,a runs—everything expected in a resort desti- vacationed at the lake we remembered fond- solar observatory standing on the shore is nation. ly from childhood. Only the water and trees operated by the New Iersey Institute of Technology. They will install a new solar tel- '�� ' ��Fl.� �-. �� - ,. escope this year(2006) that will be the � °� world's largest. �� . ,� ��'•�� In contrast to the developed south shore, � � �� ' � � the north shore is lined with pines,junipers, � � ` , cedars,and other high elevation trees,pro- �� ^e�` _��. ; viding homes to birds and wildlife. The �` � United States Forest Service in conjunction �--� with the communiry oversees the area. They . >. � � ` � � recently opened The Discovery Center offer- � �'�� ing e�ibits,information,nature walks and hikes. We joined a ranger and docent who � 1 � � led several of us on a 1 1/2 mile loop through �` �� the forest,gaining a few hundred feet eleva- :; ;: �� r" � � �� G�i,��'�l✓,'�t:�)��g o ��"`��• o o , e �� -i-�� tion to 7,000 feet Numbered posts indicat- � �� ; � �� ed a variery of oaks,shrubs,junipers,pines, �� -�� and views of Big Bear Lake. We sniffed the _ �� : r �. � `�� bark of Jeffrey pines. "It smells like vanilla,° � � e ,� ,� ; -� z � , ' ,� m - o .-, I said. � '� � "It smells like pineapple to me,"another � � �'` <' � � �� hiker said. .� t �� a �� ' � � � = We passed a three-feet-tall pack rat's nest, foliage packed down where a deer had been �°� �� sleeping,a tree riddled with holes where ° ` �+��'�� ` Acorn Woodpeckers stored nuts,and prints � �� '�``� � � a in damp dirt that might have been bear. We Q were in the forest,after all,and it was hard ro _, z � � �,��t.,�� r ; �` imagine that 20 minutes away was the hustle � �"� ��,�� and bustle of commercial Big Bear Lake. .k`: Our vacation days were limited,so we � � 4 � � ." � � �� p � �� decided not to play golf even though a ball � � � ; �, _ � � fiies farther at a high altitude. Kayak? A bit � � � �� z � � � � � � �r � � u�indy. Fishing? Bluegills were exciting to �;� �, � "� � ' � � 0 e; � _�` �= `�t : (� catch when I was a kid,and my father �� b � � �� - � � � � r � � � " �� `-�= indulged me by removing swallowed hooks. � ' � - : � Vow bluegills co-e�st with planted trout, (� � ��" "�� ' ' � . smallmouth bass,catfish and crappie. We • - ` hadn't brought fishing gear,however,but will � � - � . �o �`�� ,� � • • �• next time. � � � "' . ; , ;`, After a hearty dinner at Bear Mountain o � ' ' � � . � � �� - , � � � � � �� Resort which stays busy with skiers in win- _ _ - ter,we walked across the big parking lot to � � � �� '`�� the Moonridge Anima]Park. It's one of only � `` ` �_ two alpine zoos in the nation. Wild animals f _ .,�,� 29 � ��,�� , �YV�ut . , <. I� ' � ` �� - �.�� ' ��,� � � ,�, � . ,� 'aYf;h N '�y � ��...�.. � :' � p�II x � � � } 4 €`"? �°^' � - & , �� :V . � � 4 k. t�f §.�� f�ti �u`� k, � � 7 „ �,. � xt i l ..5 k*'�r �`� v� �� `r�'t '�� GS.�„ku. � n # " � . , , �„ . .� ;�.. s �:, ; w �' s - " v � � � _ ',.. ,., < ,'� ,. � ` : � , .�_`�: � � �� .. _. ��:. �1 ,, �" �- ��• z� � � s � �r� �� ' ;��;� � ��s � � �, � � �a�� ' �ar �' � �,�t ,� ��. ,�� . t e. ,.,� .: �., ,� . ° ,' �� . ��. � ,, � ,�_._ 17ae BigBecn Quee�i gives rour•s of the lnlce arad sur•rou�icling m•ea. The stais at niglit are ivacredible through this telescope at tlie Stargazers Inn Observatory. in need of care are brought here. Some have been injured,others orphaned,bears that �� . ., w. ,2_ ,.� ��. �� z ,... �., _, , , � �� .., fi, _. �� ..� ,A: , -, � . have resisted relocation. Howls and barks z; vM disturbed the cool,night air as we took a i � .__ "�'' ` # "Flashlight Safari"that revealed activities of � AI'1"1 e 1''1 C+�l. S �r'Er'�.tC St (l�l U S I C� * ��s ��3� �'� nocturnal animals. a n d.�. "` Later,when Jim and I stepped into �� ,, � � � StarGazers Inn,we entered another dimen- 1��71e1"ICa. S �1�"ed.teSt Sp01'"tS� �� sion of the universe. Van Gogh's°Starry � �. Night"and colorful images from the Hubble d � w�a� • Telescope adorned the walls. Innkeeper � � �� DoreenWiggins told us"Many B&Bs have �os Angeles LAKERS themes. With the dark night sky here in Big �� rancisco's 49ers � J Bear,I thought astronomy would be fun.° � . �� Bedrooms are named for constellations. �,�� rancisco's GlANTS " �' '?�,- On the second floor deck,chairs designed for �� seanning the heavens swivel,recline and have � �� ",.� � ` ��3�� , � .,; � � . a bar for attaching binoculars. � � � Wiggins specializes in romantic getaways. � �-:;��,-�� ,, ;- ; ��'�`j _; , n� . m. , Onone occasion,a couple booked a weekend. ` �'i_.', �'�'� -` He wanted to propose to her. As planned, '' " . they used a telescope on the deck. He said, � - h` '�' " °Jessica. Look at this!° She looked through � � � � � �� y� � 2 • :;.�: 1 �,_ �: � 4. lo escoue ess aistW lltrou marn mesaido,fI k. LL r,. , ��5,_ - il:,.�- p Y 1 � Y Y �`l___�'' course she said yes. An indoor heated pool and sauna attract many guests,but the main attraction is the � small,private observatory. The night we par- Great coverage.Great games.Perfectly ticipated,eight of us sat around the inside � erimeter. A wed e of the observator roof � p g y compatibfe programming to help you score � opened. The operator,John Day,a retired research manager for Air Force missile even higher with the demographic � defense programs,had given us a slide lecture � earlier on planets and beyond. He focused you want to reaeh. ` +� ` Y � on a binary star system outside our solar sys- �F��I�o' ��!'�� tem. We took turns at the eyepiece. He o zoomed in on Mars,closer than it would be e � for many years. Z Pine branches slightly obstructed the view a of our small section of night sky. In the cozy � . room,we felt like part of a small communiry � and at the same time,a member of the uni- � verse. `C Many things at Big Bear Lake have changed, •�,, ��,�_��,�� [v __: � o but the stars remain the same. � � 30 manageable atmosphere for students. A second characteristic of acad- ��y emies is the consistent group of teachers who remain relatively con- � `J stant from year to year. Often these teachers have expertise in several subject areas and are able to relate a concept or skill being taught to several disciplines. This consistency again contributes to a sense of Our�h��5 familiarity and stability at a time when many adolescents are experi- . . encing significant emotional and physical change in their lives. There e� �� Acaderrues in is something reassuring for students when teachers know you and you = County Schools know them over a period of time. i�.�� The most distinguishing characteristic of an academy is that it has a '� specific focus or interest area that defines its purpose. Academies tend �.A By Dr.Julian Crocker to be selective in establishing themselves. This selectivity is somewhat County Superintendent different from the underlying assumption of a comprehensive high Of SC�ZOOIS school that is more inclusive and broad based in its offerings. Academies are organized around a particular discipline or approach that governs the content of the instructional program. By establishing The term academy usually connotes a school for advanced stu- a specific field of interest,academies can attract students who share � dents concentrating on a specific field of knowledge and is usual- that interest and therefore have a powerful motivator for students. ly associated with private education.The origin of the term Students choose to attend an academy because they are interested in i comes from the name given to the grouping of students taught by the its area of concentration. And teachers know that a motivated student i Greek philosopher Plato. However,academies are alive and well within is often a successful student i the public schools of San Luis Obispo Counry. Many of these acade- One example of an academy is the Biotechnology Institute at mies operate as a"school within a school"while being a part of a larger Templeton High School.About 25 students a year choose to become � school organization. part of a four-year program that focuses on the field of biotechnology � At one level,an academy is simply a way of organizing or grouping and related careers. The classes that students take include biology, students. But there can be much more to the concept of an academy chemistry for biotechnology,forensic science or anatomy/physiology that can greatly enhance student learning. The first characteristic is the and the theory and application in molecular biology. The students , relative small size of most academies. We know that some students feel grow together as a team over their four years in the institute and devel- � lost or unrecognized as they move from smaller elementary schools op team building and communication skills as well as academic profi- � into larger middle or high schools,some with over 1000 students. This ciency in biotechnology. Like most academies,there is a close connec- � sense of anonymity is a major stumbling block for some students to feel tion with the field and potential careers through an advisory commit- , successful. We all want to be recognized and to feel like others know tee. who we are as individuals.By grouping students in smaller units that Another example of an academy in our county is the Culinary Arts � stay together ti�ith a core of teachers,academies can provide a more Academy in Paso Robles. This Academy is part of the Paso Robles Joint � Unified School District and enrolls about 60 students from Paso •• ,• - - Robles,Templeton and Atascadero.Students in the Academy learn all aspects of food preparation,management,and presentation. In addi- � tion to participating in classes,students support the Academy Cafe � (Paso's best-kept dining secret)where members of the public can dine. � I N D A M O O D �B E L L Also,the students support a variery of banquet sryle events that are � Lea�nirtg Centey's held in the meeting rooms adjacent to the Academy. The Academy has i been accredited by the American Culinary Foundation and is the only i such high school program to receive this honor in the western states. 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Write rs �,O C„k• So just be funny and you will be 1 ye my bunny and the weather will not be doud . it will be sunny. pnetry�n our Schools And there is a man that makes a lot of jokes they call him Mr.Joker#1. Euery ntoritli,Writer's Block showcases the work of young poets from San I got a list and I'm checking it twice LuisObispo County�uho haue participated in recent California Poets in checking with jokes,so theSchools u�orkshops.Fentured this month is poetry from 6th grade just like I said, �Inssroonts of Ed Reed micl Cin�ly Vix at Del Mar Elementary School in be funny like my bunny and .4lorroBny.Miciiael McLc�ughlin was the poet-teacher.For more infor- it will always be sunny. n�ntion about Califor�iin Poets in tjae Schools, visit their new website at ---Torge Mendoza Martinez imutu.cpits.o�g.Snii Luis Otiispo Poet-Teacher and Area Coordinator Cnndi Pemberto�t may be reacj2ecl at:candipoet@sbcglobal.raet. �ite Snowland Come with me to the land of yo-yo Follow me to a newworld where there is white on every inch of the ground. through the clouds to space and beyond, To get ready, come to the land where gravity does not matter and you can twist and You must go to a huge floating snowflake and ride it to the white room. sw�ng every which way. There you must grab a snowboard and get some warm clothes. Srop by the e-mail room as you enter this world and get your yo-yoing gear �er that,we can go snowboarding with the lions,bears and mice all day fiom the white and yellow inhabitants that control this world. until your snowboard melts. They smell like apples and sound like rushing water when they talk, sh�vish-shwash. The only way to get out of this world is to shrink �syou exit this room,you will be greeted and crawl through a dark and deep crack. 6��swirling lights of all colors that smell like strawberries, pineapples and oranges rolled into one. If you cannot shrink then you will never leave. If you return, If}•ou would like to leave this world,you have to pass through the room You will forget all about our trip to Snowland. }ou came through when you entered this place If you never leave,you will die in three weeks. and return what you have earned in this world so you can leave So try or you will die a painful death. keeping only your memories with you. Come with me to the crystal white snowland. ---Brooke Borchard Come�vith me to the land of yo-yos. ---Bryant Bayhan Fishing �ome�cith me to San Francisco. We could enter through a keyhole. Follow me to the land of the sea Ne eould cruise around the town. We could watch a Giant's game The land where fisherman rule �hen a 49er's game. We could look at all of the graffiti. �ere the sapphire water crashes Godowntown late a night and watch the people get drunk. gritry rocks and you can taste Go to the bay and take a swim. the bitter salry air. Come with me to San Francisco. Place a worm on a hook ---Michael Mills Thrown down into the bubbling brook Sit back,relas,who gives a bee's wax! Come with me to the land of fishing where the sun never sets just come with me to the land of the see. �6`here the fish are free and so is the bait ---Tia R. �6'here you'll have no cares except what line to use. So grab your ole, rab our ri and let's fish till the day ends. Break a Le IVe'llhead over th emountains,gacross the plains into the g meadows in which lies my world. Leap with me into the world of dance � Check your li�e,check your reel,everything's ready Feel the emotion of the audience and C- Cast! the heat of the light � �Vhat,you hooked one? Reel,reel,reel,here comes the fish. Feel the sweat roll down your back °Let's go home,you say,"but wait,you must eat your catch before you leave. like little people racing p Come to the land of fishing where the sun never sets. Going to auditions and being chewed up C _--Bryce Owens hear your heart pounding over the music � Feel the cold shoulders turn at you when you succeed `C Come with me to the land of hippies. Hear the pain and sorrow of those who tried � lV'e'll go into my basement and open the secret door Come with me to the world of'Break a leg." ___Madison Dudley Z [twill lead to lots of doors. � We wil]take the hippy door to a new and mutant world. � It's called the Hippy World. You will see �CIDC back in concert and Led Zepplin rockin'out Compiled by Candi Pemberton � �ou wi]►see Jimi Hendrix light his guitar on fire. � � �ou will see Wayne's World N �n the day it comes out in theaters. o �ome with me and you will rock out with all the old bands. o ---Edward Griley � J � 32 99�SLL0 "�!I b'� . ;, uao��s�i�auaqaa�aaquaea��nnnnnn � �� `-' '"�� a�isqann ano �isin � Z �r0- � �S Parent � � � �' � � � � �� o S�qo S�n, u�s Partici ation £ r � x= '` �.. � � •�S �so� ��u�S �i69 p � � , � �w3 �� a6aaqcuaa� aiuuo� . = �� -� ; ._ �, .tj 4� � Classes. � � � � � � 8 ��•� � i Where Parents and �� Kids Discover the ' � �� aR- Wonders of � ' ° � � �� F Childhood Together � `§�� i � � . �� By IenniferBauer � ' �,„ �� `s" " "` ```_� T Tave you ever wondered what it �� r = '�lIi �SO�I�Was` O�II�,IIlSIII �'"'7 �^'ould be like to be a kid again? , �� s�yaua8 aa�oidiu� i i Each week parents throughout the � � _ county experience the wonders of child- aa�,�aall�G�13 hood in Parent Participation Programs. as formative years. "I feel that the program There,they spend uninterrupted time with enabled me to be the main influence in my ��U�inn �aa� a no�C uo pu�� their child playing,singing,completing art young children's lives both inside and outside SSa.�O„/C/ projects,and learning parenting skills. the home in terms of discipline and the habits ay� c�6no�y.� noFi ��nM • Parent Participation Programs are classes they farmed." SUO/�S211b held through a ciry's school.Parents and As a teacher of the course,Joyce-Higgins children meet weekly in a unique pre- says, "I think parenting is the most important ./170/'1 //U ../aMSUb' • school-like setting.Children from birth to job there is.When parents are home with their ClOf1 .,/O,� S5/„/OM five participate in classes grouped by age. kids,sometimes it just doesn't feel that impor- .�a y� a6n�ano� puij • In San Luis Obispo,the classes are divided tant.We try to focus on making sure parents ��,aM `a�u�a n s u� d n oa� into three groups.Infant Times is designed know that what they're doing is the most ao ��npinipui s,�i aaU�aUM for parents of children ages newborn to 12 important job in the world." • • months.Growing Times is for parents of The day in a Parent Participation class �� "`�� children ages 12 to 24 months and ages 24 begins with free play in rooms teeming with r� ;� � to 36 months.Sharing Times is for three, age appropriate toys and activities.Children in `�`' � ` four,and five-year-olds.A sibling class is a typical two-year-old class busy themselves at ��°�� ' � � � � also offered.Similar classes are held in Los the play kitchen while others try on costumes �.J � r � � �� ; Osos,Morro Bay,andAtascadero. and hats from the dress-up box.Meanwhile, �� • ��t �` �� r" ' "�� Parents attend with their child and the across the room,young artists work at an easel � a class is facilitated by a credentialed teacher. painting blue and white stripes.At the other Children and parents are exposed to activi- end of the room music enthusiasts bang on � � ties to enhance their child's development. toy drums and tambourines while two boys � b. Parents gain understanding and insight by tug at the same tractor. �4; • � sharing their concerns and successes with Next door in the infant class,parents sit on Q � • � 3 other parents.Many dads,working moms, the carpet while their busy infants,crawl,roll, � � and grandparents find this is a great way to or lay on the floar entertaining themselves o � + � � spend one-on-one time with their children. with soft,plush toys and teething rings perfect ' �� " �g�Y �� t "Parent Participation is always my kids' for curious babies. ��"� �'"�� '��-��~��''�� favorite day of the week,"says parent Sherri After free play,it's circle time.The kids hurry �� Parkinson."I have learned so much from to the floor for a story and to sing Itsy Bitsy � � ' � � the teachers and the other parents in the Spider and the Wheels on the Bus.Teacher O class,and I love that my children can do Sallie places a box of brightly-colored scarves U 1 . ' messy art projects and I don't have to worry on the floar and starts the music.The two- � about my floors!" year-olds and their parents rock out to the , Sallie Joyce-Higgins,a Parent Greg and Steve song The Freeze while shaking � � Participation teacher in San Luis Obispo, and throwing their scarves into the air.After • started as a parent in the program 22 years they do the Hokey Pokey and sing Mulberry N� ' . ago when her oldest son was 18 months. Bush,it's time for a snack and outdoor play. She has since been through the classes with While the kids are outside riding tricycles, � � � all four of her children.She found the pro- digging in the sand box,or swinging,the par- cd � � gram beneficial as a parent because she ents meet for a discussion period.A new topic ,� thinks the years zero to five are important is introduced each week geared toward the _ ..: ��-" €�� `.�� , � � �" £�� i a�� ,� � " 33 �� : �� ;�� 'Y�� x � # � �� " # i�.`t �J614� � � � " „�.,, ^..�"'N«'�.��Ar �� ;dh'..a^� %�..� �� . s A?.� ""�' �`� '� .�"�.�s ., � � ,w»- . . .� ' „ k � > i, �«�C` i��iij -.. � -� _ � i. ,-«- ,>'� ` ,. .. - .. .. - � , � : .�:: .: .. , . . . �; .. .. ..,2 a...�. .� .. ,� , z ;> = � � .._... ,n ,.^ , .. � �. .. '' ,.� , . �� ■ �� i . . '�y �., � ■ � a-� �� '� _ � � . ..' ?� '�a, � ' � -� .�� . �� , � -' � v� a,� �, . � � �j �:� � � � � �� a�^f-�,.,-� � � t`�'> �� ' . . `�x: r � � : , .r. � _ � � �Y ,�� ; , � , . k .�`:� " . �rr ��. s. �^' ' � � ' ?�: � . �, . � , � �� . , ,. t ,.,, ._-; -� pa.,� .,. � . x.R . a. .,„ �.�n,.� . �?' - s,-.:_ . � ._ ,._ _.. classes'age group.Topics include discipline,sibling rivalry,health �� and nutrition,age-appropriate toys,sleeping habits,and child-proof- ingyourhome.Parents bounce ideas off one another and support �t�%ayl� each other in their parenting challenges and concerns. �5 p N N 1 V E R S A RY Socialization,both for children and parents is another benefit of t�1 the program.Many parents begin the classes when their child is an infant and stay with the same group each year.Not only do their kids learn important socialization skills and make friends,but often the � 1"� ��A�A��"� r 1��'� �� bonds and friendships the parents make last a lifetime.From these � �J classes bunco groups,book clubs,playgroups,and yearly camping " '�' �,k�� ',�� trips have blossomed. �� ' ; _ �� x.XyY ; T fin u more about Parent Partici ation classes,contact the �" �' � � � ",h -^� , o do t p , ;' San Luis Adult School at 549-1222,or check their website for a list of �� , �� , '� i classes at aeslcusd.org.In Atascadero,contact the Adult School at � �' � � �� '`_ �� 462-4386. � `.��;� �� `�� ,---- . . . � �� , � �� a � -� ! � The Darnell/Eichler �� k; � � � E � �y � � �� : � � �;�h j ,�P � ,.: .• -. � � � 3 � , M �:� . �T � �� ::.„„ � <, � �-� � � .� 'a� +� ; ; ;�;,. =�� ` . _ � �a� _� �� " ° ' � "� b'� "Thank you for IS wonderful years. Our � a�- t� �`��` �� custoYners have becoYne friends and we a�e � �► Zooking forward to the next IS years. " � Daria � CraigS.Darncll,it.5. Madia�Dadgar,B.S. John I.F.ichler,VP GFP � �� p�� CRRTII IFI)I�IA;AACLVI. kc;;I,tcrcd C��P inci�r<drii�es ��,,,��t �t�,,��„�:��,�� • Drawing #or �ree Beading tlasses � Put your TAX REFIJND to good use. O If you received a refund from the IRS this year consider putting it to work for you. 3 0� . 5 0� O�� • Beads• Find�ngs p Pay down debt, invest in a retirement account, • CryStal •Amber • Pearls ; or contribute to a child's education. Everything in the Store • Charms •Jewelry• Silver � May 15 Z' � Minerals • Lapidary � Let the Darnell/Eichler Financial Planning Team, th� st . S�ppGes• Classes ��ith rn�er 2� vears of in��estment experience, � 0 guide you t��ti�ards financial independence. � lease call: � To schedule a free consultation, p /� Z (805) 5�1-�-IRA (4�72) ' ' � �� . I��[�.E�LEE��LEE � �� _ �!?��E7� C/ N 299 Madonna Road • san Luis obispo, CA 93405 �033 Chorro Street • San Luis Obispo • 545-9566 0 Niember.NASI?SIPC CA Lic.�08�7557 � —� 34 In my business, �� 1' when times get tough,I have to make due with �.� less staff,less expedient '� � repairs to the building � �'� � and equipment,and less taking chances to t �� C� �r$c�n lU�s ��5 better the business. � � F � Not only does this � mean a potentially less �` �� enjoyable(more frus- � � trating)experience to my customers,it also limits the business in get- By SLO City Councilman, ting involved with fundraisers and other community benefiting events. Paul Brown The city is no different. As our budget has been squeezed year after �� year from state government take-aways and increases in costs,we have struggled to maintain the basics in service,while still holding on to the Wh would I ever want communiry-valued qualiry of life standards expected by residents. In y order to effectively maintain the qualiry of service and programs demanded by our residents,more revenue is needed. a t� increase?!? If more revenue is needed to operate San Luis Obispo effectively,an increase in sales tax is the best revenue enhancement mechanism for User fees,rates,assessments,surcharges,fines,tolls,tariffs. No the following reasons: matter what you name it,tas increases do one thing,they cost us ta�cpayers money out of our pockets. Luckily,decisions like -1/2 of the revenue would be generated by non-residents(Tourists, this are made by�the voter. As a business person,as well a council- etc.) man,I have spent a lot of time and energy fighting rate and fee increas- es in my life. Every single increase in costs limits my abiliry to remain -Even with a 1/2 percent increase to 7 3/4 percent we would still be profitable and forces me to pass on these increases to my customers. equal to or below 85 percent of the rest of the cities in the state � This being said,it may surprise many residents reading this article that I support an increase of 1/4 or 1/2 of a percent to our sales tax rate.I -It is broad-based and would not target a specific industry/business support it because it would address the needs mentioned in the segment unfairly Mayor's Palm Street Perspective(January 2006)while having the least financial impact on our citizens. -Would cost the average household$45-65/year(depending on spending habits) �� `�� T'he Real Estate Corner � Looking at all the variables,you can understand why I am support- 1 " �` The Loan Balancing Act ive of pursuing this solution to our revenue needs. It is the solution � '' that damages us the least � �� If you are considering applying for a mortgage to If you don't want to see an increase in the ci 's revenue,we can ; purchase a new home or to refinance your present home, tY don't delay.Despite fluctuations in interest rates, continue working with our current revenue by cutting back on pro- I lenders are still swamped with new loan applications, grams as our expenses continue to increase. Eventually the needs � many from homeowners who are refinancing their home. will be apparent to even the most conservative of residents as our ___ . ��rson We are actually spoiled here on the Central Coast.We streets,staffing and facilities continue to deteriorate. As seen in the � haue many e�erienced,excellent lenders.Be sure to tell earlier example of my own industry,less service does not e ual them what kind of commitment you have to the property...are you turning it over q in a couple years?Is this the last home you'll rest your head in?They can tailor greater satisfaction. While the final say will be up to you,the voter,I the loan in the same way...That commitment to the property should match your think the sales t�increase is a great$60 dollar solution to a six-mil- commitment to the loan.Remember the balance.A lower interest rate can mean lion dollar issue. more points(fees)and less points can be a higher rate.So be careful and choose wisely.Don't just shoot for the lowest rate. You should gather all the necessary papenvork before you apply,and get your � ' � � s«�K ai,t< <�r;�-� a�n<�n,�can bc�,��<�e � loan application in as soon as possible.At a minimum,this information will ��,�m<�yC;,,,n�,r�a„t��>,,,E<,«�;,,a$�n��r,� Q consist of proof of your earnings,as well as a clear picture of your total monthly � ueG.o�r�;,,,E,E„uy.x��«r�� ;,�xr�c,�.�rg"' z expenses.If you are self-employed,or have long-term obligations,such as E` � �` ��n mak� �ha� p<,�g;bt�, w,tn a w�a� �� p alimony or child support,the preparation time and the amount of paperwork Yan�� <>c�,<>n-m�a;�,i s�r,,;�,;,, ,,,�iC�,,,t � 111CT2aSES. � � � a>mpanionship and a mady smile.:1c Homc D0S It0 tY12 T100C1 t0 IIlOVO Y'8.t}leY' U1Ck1 fOP a TClOI'� y �y � InsCe:td Senior Caze, we t�rcaC eaCh scnior ' p (1 y g3.g0 1Tl t0C13. �S ICl8.Ck0t OU , �;�w�u.��uld� membsr��f�>ur<>wn family. � should"make haste carefully."Shop wisely for your loan by comparing rates, `, , }, points and all other costs and terms...but remember,mortgage brokers all use � the same thousands of companies to shop your loan to.You want to find the one � • Home Instead � willing to sift through all of those to find you what is best for you...not the one • O who just calls their usual sources.With the number of lenders vying for your • ^ U business,new and better deals are always appearing,but you can't just compare � � �' '� � newspaper ads.A recently introduced new mort a e lan mi ht be idealfor your ��`� �1�"�' '� I�%��' /��,f��dr �, t;= � g g P B �r-,«!. � situation.Discuss it with vour Realtor first,and then contact recommended � � leridOT'S. � � ��, Call for a free, no-oblibation appointmentr • For professional advice on all aspects of buying and selling real estate �� ' � ,.� Pismo Beach 805-773-3744 � eel free to call Robert at Cornerstone Real�state,805-543-8500 or visit � � �;�� `� Paso eob�es 866-772-3607 p hioz online at www.LiveInSLO.com. � ;�,i� � N� �,. ,_ .:� . . ;^ � � � � � � ; �. �- mm�l ��{ `�' �- , 35 _� __ � � � � � � v�,�� , � :� � �� _ - r� � � � *� � � � � . m x �� "`_ �#� � �`'� �� b�`� ''� �\ � '°i � � �� p.,, � �� `�tt�� L�i��ra �� mm � � �� 4 F �/ � { - �� w - - t � z _ �. �, �� \ �« ( i LL {3 � y. � � � � � �� .� i � � �" �: � NQIA/S �: f; �� `��j,� � � �� ... � � � � ,,�� . � . .. � ��, � k �� 4��4Rt��%��n The Morro Bay Branch � � zn = ni One of the big changes l noticed is tl�al the librar5�statf is 710 longer �j�� behind the circulation desk,but rather out on the floor aiding cus- �d tomers to find what they are looking for and helping them with the B In id Reti newly installed automatic self checkout. Y � So,the next time you come to Morro Bay,stop by and look at its ile it all ;,� _:.; makeover.They were in the vanguard and will soon be followed by San started with � � Luis Citv/Counry Library as well as the other branches. the Morro �. �� _� '� �� BayBranch Library �` '��'- - --� ""�"_ '�' k � � � ��,� ��"' _ �, � Q, � � needing to replace �� 3, �� , their carpeting and �,,, � �� . �� ----'"'—�� .�'�, , . . , �t, pamt,�t grew mto a i ;� i� � ��" �„ � complete makeover of � � � ` /� thefacilities and �� ,- ' v s � � ��. � `t resulted in an exciting `"` : ` ♦��' � newlook of the Morro �� ' �� BayBranch Library when it reopened in]anuary 2006. �� oQ� ; - When i visited the library in early March,Jude Long,Morro Bay � ; ��-`�„ Branch Manager,gave me a tour and explained the innovative changes. � She stated that the project developed after two visits to the San Jose � � San Luis Obispo Daybreak Rotary Presents ' Public Libraries.°They have led the way in new methods of marketing � � andmerchandising libraries.Melody Mullis in LibraryAdministration � �I��O ��' V�� helped design our floor plan and our staff here did a lot of the wark.° -�� (,� She went on to explain that the moneys for carpeting and paint had � ��I�� eJ V 1�j1 G� been accumulatin over the years.Beyond that,the project was made (( `� �� g f the �`��/ possible by donations from Robert Lane,The Morro Bay Fnends o \� Frida Ma 5th � Library,the Commercial Fishermen's Association and numerous other 6�PMy � donations. In Jude's words,the goal of the new design of the library"was to pro- SLO Vets Hall � vide better customer service and also to attract more customers of all �'� ' ages,but in particular customers that are in the upcoming generation. ��^ 801 Grand Ave.� SL� � Q Wewanted to add color and make the library more into a browser � $40 er Person I friendly family environment and provide better customer service." Dinner and Games Inciuded My tour began with Jude taking me outside to look at the changed (� G--7 No thildrenlAdults Only 7n-~�� color of the building.The once beige exterior is now green with a a muted purple trim.The entrances are a bright cantaloupe color.The � � � lobbywith its over-stuffed chairs has the inviting look of a living room. Silent Auction,Raffle&Ticket sales will help / raise money for scholarships,community �� Q Entering the library itself I was struck by the spacious,light,open feel- �� projects and donations to local ing,The aisles are wide.Many of the slatwalls and ple�glass holders charitable organizations. � � have books facing out,inviting the customers to pick one up.In Jude's � � �'"�s � words,"We are considering ourselves more like a retail store and look- For Tickets or More Information Call S � ing at the merchandising aspect°Jude explained that one of the things Dave Niisen (805) 596-2246 or �� `< theyhad to do to achieve this new look was to cull out old � Char Rosaies (805) 541-1234 O Encyclopedias and National Geographic Magazine as well as books and (�' � e other items that had not been checked out for five years."We did pull �f?,�-(•� out a number of things that did not serve a purpose for a small com- ` �` 0'• f z '` �} a � ._ .aoc ��-�" -�-�°�_.._ � � r' muniry library to have.° r �j There is a teen area as well as an attractive waterfall design area for � �"' � magazines and newspapers.If you are thirsty,you can even bring in ' � , � � ` ,, �% � your drink,as long as it has a lid. t.� �� Customers needing computer access can go to one of the six self �, - C---� -� �� N managed public computer stations that can be used for one hour,at �f�/"�� o � _ > f l//,f"�,'`/�`:�•.;� �`�°� ``� o� which rime the computer times you out. � :. � he diverse history of San Luis Obispo - I • County is both intriguing and fascinat- `zs�`- �c{� ,� ing to read.That certainly also holds � o true for the North County from Atascadero to San Miguel and beyond,the area which Paso o� o _ �� Robles histarian,Wallace V.Ohles,covers in �< � ._ — great detail in The Lands of Mission San � � '�� n San Miguel.The book was originally published in � 1997 in honor of the celebration of the bicen- � " :�.,�:�<� tennial of the founding of Mission San Miguel � ,�� " �.�'� � Arcangel in 1797.The book primarily covers -- � ,`�� the history of the area from the 19th to the �� eS early 20th century. �r,�, ��+�� Ohles states that while there are some tivri t- s�-. " -�� '��" SS,2001 ten records of the Rios-Caldonia Adobe,there �. � `L- "°�' �,% ' $29.95 are no early records of the history of the town � x `�� of San Miguel.Therefore he decided to � � �, describe the history of San Miguel as a town , , ,,;,r <:� largely by examining the Rios-Caldonia Adobe and its owners through the years.That exami- nation includes several chapters on the life of Petronilo Rios.°It was during the period of � � . � years 1835 to 1836 that Petronilo Rios was ��,„4�� 4 � believed to be supervising the construction ti .. � ; : � �� the two-story adobe,one-half mile south of Mission San Miguel,which later came to be �� ' �� called the Rios-Caledonia."There are also y � chapters dealing with the town of San Miguel �� both before and after the arrival of the railroad � � as well as schools in the San Miguel area. Other chapters cover the history of the � Mission [which has recently been approved as �� ( � ��}+� � a National Historic Landmark by the National , �� Lr � Park Services National Historic Landmark Program]. Throughout the book Ohles makes refer- - ence to books and newspaper accounts writ- � ten about the region in the past.For example, � �` in the chapter,"The Settlement at El Paso de � �'� Robles,"he states that°it would be of interest � � if we could be certain how EI Paso de Robles ;�. �� ", � � � �� received its name."He goes on first to relate � ' ' ? � `� the legend by Mrs.Virginia Peterson that the ; t <� ,:� > g-� name"refers to a huge oak tree hundreds of e� . � - years old which fell across Paso Robles Creek." Next he quotes an old Indian story as well as �� one other story.His conclusion,however,is �'�'� � ��`_�` "These ideas are interesting,but no proof of �z'z� y* k `' �€ ` � v �� ,i; + � : �� how the name came to be used.Perhaps the � :} �� - �. ; { � meaning is simply'the Pass of the Oaks.'° tt � �� #;�� Ohles devotes several chapters to the � t `�.,.»�„ �� z��ri � ��'�f � Mission San Miguel Lands which include � �� " �� °_�"� � '�.a°" Rancho Santa Ysabel,Rancho Huer Huero, � � F '�� ' ��= ' t Rancho La Asuncion,Rancho Atascadero and ° � � �� , �u< � �� El Nacimienta In the chapter on Atascadero I ' � � ��`'�.�� '� � �• learned that before J.H.Henry sold out to �� ` � �'=`�'` � ��. �� Edward Garner Lewis in 1913 the town was � � ��n �� called Dove and"was just south of the proper- � - � ry occupied by Atascadero State Hospital."The ��,�� Dove post office was established in 1889. � The Lands of Mission San Miguel is lavishly ��;��(��'��,�k�,��r illustrated with black and white period photo- ��Y�,n ., graphs as well as some old maps.While it is � �� '� �� , , � � ��" �� ` � not a book that you are apt to read at one sit- Y , t • : ting,it is a book for history buffs and manv of <, ;3 . . , ,._ . ...� .. , , . . . us who are interested in leaming more about y Johe Larze San Luis Ohispo 805 541-1411 the history of our SLO Counry. by Ingrid Reti a � M SLO C(�U1lt�/ cIOURNA� • May 2006 '� n�� a��"� ` �m� , . .:� 9 . �:. x� �' .� �,�� . �,� ,„' ��.. p�� g d�'� � � 5 �t= , ,':` :� { �t�'K s � �"= y' n � �A,�"� � _ vA � A '� � °�.�.�.P .ry" "� . � g � '�""'�;a t f � ., . � � G�� c �� `. � , � '� �� r .�� .y'� „ t '•• 9lik .,� ' , .,� a , ��'�t ; �� ` �.. . x y . . � ' ' �"�. .� � � ... .. �k"_ �, � y � `'i,. .. ,.�, ;� "-'�� u.� .. �,: �,`��"�r� 3�� _+ � 'w ��<r.. 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"Let Sleeping Dogs Lie." �Old French Proverb) ,:� ctually, updating a Strategic Plan and looking into the future "How's that workin' for ya?" (Dr. Phil) Lately, I ` isn't the conflicting part. It's the possibility of disassembling � find these two quips competing for time in my � ,��` our operation and putting it back together in a bigger, brain when I think of the latest project the Downtown � P� -" _' stronger, more cohesive shape that's daunting. (Like Humpty Dumpty, Association's undertaken: an update of its five-year- " �� only the ending is better.) Such an approach (though for now just old Strategic Plan which includes determining if we `�� ' �' one option among many) is called a PBID and has been in the should take a new approach to our operation. Deborah Cash media lately because another local organization has been testing the Administrator n the one hand, a little voice argues, "Hey, waters to see if the idea will float. Property Based Improvement you've got a good thing going, Downtown's doing fine, Districts are simple: everyone in a so-designated area agrees to why create a problem where there isn't one, do you really assess themselves some amount for some desired service. Those need the work (and perhaps the uproar) of making changes?" To assessees (I think that's a word) run their own show and decide each which another voice responds, "You can't rest on your laurels, your year whether to renew or not. From a calm, objective perspective,a current operation has weaknesses, Downtown's looking at new chal- PBID has few if any flaws and in fact, in communities where such lenges, other towns have taken the step, it's YOUR JOB to lead have been implemented, rarely have they been non renewed. These Downtown toward new horizons." districts can be formed for a variety of purposes; in the aforemen- o I bounce back and forth between old-time talk and talk-show tioned case, the SLO County Visitors and Conference Bureau is seek- doc-but in the end, it'll be the challenge that I will seek. In ing a motel/hotel assessment to improve marketing efforts to a world- fact, the camel's nose is already under the tent and as such, I'll wide customer base-a necessity, it seems, to keep heads in beds as try and explain how and why the Downtown Association's on a quest hoteliers build and add. to see if it's a camel or some other animal we'll end up being-or per- he Downtown Association is following a parallel track of sorts. haps we'll remain the creature we are today. Not worried about beds or heads, us, but cleanliness and safe- ty, marketing and parking, solid development that preserves On the Cover: The Murray Adobe in Mission Plaza, one of Downtown's histori�al landmarks, was built by Walter Murray,co- founder and editor of the lribune (1869). Sitting qvietly for now, ihe�harming Adobe will buzz with a�tivity during spe�ial summer events in Mission Plaza when the fa�ility is used by groups as a "�ommand�entral." Photo by Deborah Cash �; -�� . = • , � � '� �l o � � �.,� _ ,t , . ° � � -_.. ,_ � � `• ��_ � . �. � , 1, ,- o�. .e- � � ` ___�'_� \�. _ < - _ — r � ( � ' ` ' t.1,�<i��l , � , ti_ , �. � � ��' ��„ � � -� , .- ii. .. �_ .. � ..d J� s � �. i "E � �. �I E' _ _ �` � � �'�� :y � , � � �p, �� ,��' . � � � �D��._= , ` �. `" :, ,. , _ S � �i�1�Tj�:ri a��J: � �.�;_- - � m �f , .� � � � • � � �� " � � , - � ., 5,.� .,�► � , � n��,��,��: , , � iaowntown ;� y _ z � � ,4ssocia`tion � �� -~ ,� �.,�,�`� _ � � � Ct �� "": ,t ? / . • �;.� �� a �:.�DV 1'Q?(YI��ed..?¢o?a?BEAR y?grea¢?B�r¢hday?Par fy! �� , : ;,R � � � � hat:?Downtown?Brown's�B�r¢hday � �� `� ��:. � � .: �; � �when?May?zs?dur�ny?farw�ers?Marke¢ ={�s � � here:?a ?c►,arro?�?H� uera o o t 9 � �v�� i �_ ' ,�,4_� � o�n?everyone's?ka�or�f e?bear � �� ' �� - � � � � �or?cake,?gaw�es?kr�e�ds?and?kun! �� N De fa�ls.?syroig6 -� ' • � � �, , � - g �u � SponsoYed?by: <=��h��`sa"'— �• � • c • :� whpt ' s Up Around Downtown ? 39 unique character...such are the new trol" if the property owners become the deci- looks like naptime for the hounds is charges of the Downtown Association–we're sion makers. These, and many other ques- over...around Downtown. �oryourmomma's Downtown anymore. tions are reasonable and understandable. i * Providing security, lighting, sophisticated mar- They all also have rational, worth-a-second- � � kefing and business improvement–these major look answers and already, at least a couple �,� �,��..�� '� u�dertakings aren't easily funded by assess- of folks made moves that they'd at least like *�._. � menfswhose levels were determined in 1975 more info before they poo poo the idea alto- �� • when the biggest concern was getting the gether. .� � "' � locals to come Downtown during the hours his is a get-what-you-pay-for approach "�`""f� y��....., ihatanything was open. If we're going to as opposed to see-what-you-can-get-with- '�� `: �� te u to the late and provide "big deal" the-little- ou-have s stem, our current ��: � �' spp P Y Y � amenities: more frequent sidewalk scrubbing, m.o. (No, Dr. Phil, it's really not workin' so * " ��`�;,�`+ � �� lights in trees, late night shopping hours, welL) Setting up a PBID can take into � rl� • i�creased searity patrol, and operate as an account all attitudes and concerns including i�dependent entity apart from our parent, the those of the tenants; as I write, surveys ark your calendars now for City,we'll need the partnership of those most responses are pouring in from both groups Saturday,June 3 heavily invested in Downtown: the property who've been asked for feedback. Everyone owners. Downtown (and slightly outside of) has been ow that all sounds fairly logical. queried: How's it workin' for ya? Except for pend a day in Mission Plaza celebrat- But, here's the "sleeping dogs" part: a few blissfully content and appreciative ing our city's multicultural heritage with for many, the idea of an assessment souls, tenants and property owners agree: a parade, entertainment, food, activi- isanautomatic turn off. For others, nothing's Downtown needs to work on its issues–pan- ties for the family and more. Vendor and "broken"and so there's no need for discus- handling, vandalism, cleanliness, parking. parade applications available at www.down- sion. Business owners may fear "loss of con- Judging from the passion we've evoked, it townslo.com CornerStone Rea1 Estate... � � . • THE HOM ETOWN SPECIALI ST - �-- � �nsuranee � � `� , � � � �� BusPness m �,.- �'�`"��,,,,� s � � �m .,. �. , _. � " � �` z :. � , ' "., . �= � o ��, h y��r C�a ��1 � �r o J , �. . J `,C �v\C9 � � {e _ j��'� ��p��C�t� f �� ; .�....n..,.w�--�-,. , e. �� JIM GALL O`� _� ��.^+�� IWtY�� .�� . INSURANCE — a�v5�5 �n�esr �� ,�xP� p� y �ents `�.V �2C�0 ar'�` wm p �i/. 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Brent's duties include :� � -' overseeing all aspects of office management as well as booking and � permitting Thursday Night Promotions, coordinating meetings, greeting � '�� ' � �� ` those visiting the office, maintaining databases and serving as support �� -. � � f=,T staff for both the Administrator and Promotions Coordinator. Brent will �- � � �x �` eventually assume bookkeeping duties like payroll, deposits and � accounts payable as well. �� Brent comes to SLO the 'long way around,' hailing originally from ��,;� � �&� Wisconsin and later, Massachusetts. "My hometown, Mauston, was `` �� ; very small," Brent explains, "with about 4,000 � people and 45 minutes from the next biggest . city. As I grew up I saw that everyone worked , � � ' , o , f on a farm or a factory; I wanted something else." It wasn't long before Brent headed east to Boston where he began his retail career working, eventually, for Louis, Boston and then ,; /;,� ' Giorgio Armani in Downtown Boston. � �� fter a few years, Brent recalled a � `` � r �`�� f� California vacation he d had and longed �� -��! '� = to visit the beaches here again; when an � xl,$an17Tlyhere_ �� opportunity arose to move to Califomia, he 1�Ijt�jg e�,�� took it, though San Luis Obispo initially felt a `b�. � ��s a l0 ��=' ` little too small and he worried he'd miss the rv� n�'way� � big city. A couple of visits back, however, � �� Areser n � � � Vl �'m� cured him of that. Living and working in `, �"�` eCOgys�m� Downtown SLO, Brent says he began to appre- �} ciate the beauty and special feel of the area �� i � � �� .,. � �� ` : �� ` and now he's fully at home. Working at t� � �� s � "- Atmospheres in Downtown as Store Manager � n ��t., �� yrm�l� �y�r�yl��yy1� 1�1��y• for seven years, Brent occasionally mused lll 1J1 ll lll 1 �� about being more involved with the Downtown /� Save water and money by gradually increasing your irrigation time as Association to help make Downtown even bet- weather warms. rer. Wher, he learned a position was avail- � I able in the organization's office, he saw an `"`' N Inspect your irrigatian system for broken pipes,sprinkler heads or � oppo�r��ty to make his desire a reality. Of OthOC Wete�IeBkS. � more than 75 applications received and a �' dozen of candidates considered, Brent proved /� Storm drains on your street connect to our streams,18k@5 Blld the to be a stellar prospect mainly due to his enthu- ocean;so take your car to the carwash instead of washing it in the I , siasm for the Association, his knowledge of d C I V 8 W 8 v. Downtown and his exce��ent manageria�and � organizational skills. Brent shared that with his � /� Dirt and chemicals from your lawn that wash into the storm tlrains, z creeks and ocean make it hard for me to breathe. 5t�on9 �eta�l ba�kg�o��d, he feels he can bring C an added dimension to the office of under- ? ►� Sweep your sidewalks and driveways instead of hosing them down standing how urban �ssues like panhandling into the strePt � ar,d graff�t� impact businesses. "I hope to rep- �' I m5an12T1��r __ resent their point of view and offer ideas to +-, , � � � Rememb�r— help Downtown run smoothly," he said. � Gi � �� ,�� ethgsO�ut��n « \A /hen not working, Brent enjoys U � �� " ��, youar W��rpo»ution� V V hiking-particularly San Luis � � ,, � t,p�W r�Ongg1'VatlOn• �,,, � ��a, mountain-traveling and enjoying his miniature � a� � �;� Aj�j �, �. �� `� � dachshund, Berkeley. � i ,,Gf = : �. • � � " =a For more information on � � Downtown Association events o .,� �,S . N� o , � � � � • � � � � � � � � � °%J programs and activities, or to `��., , e• "�e � . � � � � � � � �;:�s� sign up for our bi-weekly � ' � ' �� ` '� e-newsletter, visit f.��v,�,v.�'�. www.downtownslo.com � � with West Bay Opera,Santa Barbara Opera,Long Beach Opera,Opera a 41 � �"(� la Carte,South Bay Opera,Euterpe Opera and Los Angeles Music ,� `d Theater Company.Ms.Mayhan received her bachelor of music in vocal performance from California State Universiry,Northridge. Mezzo-soprano Susan Azaret Davies is well known to local audi- ences for her dual career.She has appeared as a vocal soloist in the - �� r Dunn Memorial Concert Series in Santa Barbara,the San Luis Obispo � � '' Mozart Festival,and as a piano soloist with the Cal Poly Symphony,the '�,.. • Mozart Festival and the Idyllwild Summer Arts Festival.In 2001,she Chorale Spr�ng made her debut at Carnegie Hall in a trio recital.Ms.Davies holds bachelor and master of music degrees in piano and piano accompani- Concert ment from USC,teaches piano at Cal Poly and accompanies the Cuesta Master Chorale. an Luis Obispo Counry residents will be treated to one of the Christopher Cock,tenor,is director of choral and vocal music at music world's most beautiful compositions as the critically Valparaiso Universiry where he holds the Duesenberg Chair in acclaimed Cuesta Master Chorale performs Johann Sebastian Lutheran Music.Mr.Cock has performed extensively as a soloist for Bach's monumental Mass in B minor on Saturday,May 20th,in the Helmuth Rilling and with the Los Angeles Master Chorale,the Seattle SLO Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Chamber Singers(with Orchestra Seattle),the Robert Shaw Chorale The 100-member chorale specializes in performing major classical and Robert Shaw Festival Singers.He is hailed as one of the world's compositions.The Mass in B minor is tailor-made for the chorale as premier lyric tenors. the opus demands the choir to divide into separate choirs while never According to music critics,bass-baritone Peter Van De Graaff pos- compromising dynamics.This composition is the definition of "mas- sesses a"resplendent voice"and"a commanding grace and strength." tenvork".Music lovers will savor Bach's genius as Thomas Davies(pic- Specializing in baroque repertoire,he has appeared as a soloist at the tured above) leads the chorale and world-renowned soloists through San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival,Chicago's Music of the Baroque, the maze of virtually every musical form known in Bach's day. Costa Rica International Music Festival and many other festivals and Soprann Maura Ianton Cock,an adjunct instructor of voice at concert series around the country.His recordings include Menotti's `.alparaiso University,Indiana, (pictured left)has The Medium,Vorisek's Mass in B-flat and Mozart duets and arias,all ��rked with Robert Shaw and the Robert Shaw on the Cedille label. i��stival Singers and with Helmuth Rilling,the The Cuesta Master Chorale is sponsored by the Cuesta College ,urld's leading expert on Bach's music,and has Performing Arts Department and Cuesta College,San Luis Obispo. � i,cen the winner of numerous vocal competitions. Tickets:$12 to$30 available at the PAC Ticket Office 756-ARTS or � � I)eborah Mayhan,soprano,has performed www.pacslo.org inany operatic roLes and made solo appearances �� - The Si3O Downtown �� Di ital . �o�f�u� �9- :�� . , MEMORIES � � S 1.UnionBank � � ' O �^�� 2,Copeland's �vc� � Sports �e�o�ies on o��o ptp Presents ��o� � The SLO Downtown Golf Classic 3.lindamood-Beil oV�,Q"' Friday,May 19,2006(10am-4pm) / � 4.Merrill lynch � � 5.Central Coast C� WHAT IS THE SLO DOWNTOWN CLASSIC? Wi�e I � �� yTwo 9 hole miniature golf courses set up in local 6.(ellular One y — businesses throughoutdowntown SLO.funds �� 7.Cornerview � � � raised help support adults and children with C-' �� Restaurant&Bar ' disabilities in SLO County.Each team turns in Q ` F a minimum of$120 in combined pledges or$100 Entry Fee. 8.Envision ('� �� Individuais are welcome for$30 in piedges or$25 Entry fee. Optometry � �.—=R%" .. Recruit a team of 4 golfers&complete registration below. 9,First Bank of SLO � , ,. � � - .__.._. -. _ r- .:. `C � , � \`,`,Please��n[clearly a�olfer's full name.Pledge packets will be delivered to the kam Captaia ` � � p. � TEAM NAME: PreTerred ke time: AM PM � ��g I �,� "^«� � � Comparry/Organizatlon: e r ,�, , �`z ., 1. �� ,L.. �� -.. - � kam Captain Day Phone � �t...: ��'^� � �' _„�.- I 2. 3� � .._.... � 4. `Ci i553 Higuera$treet,Suite#B •San Luis Obis o,CA 93401 • (805)541-0269 � PleazefaxcompletedformtoCharlotteat543-2045byMay15,2006 ___— � N p � Mailto3620SacramentoDr.,Ste201SanLuisObispo,Ca.93401orCa1180S.S41.8751 i•-�CP � , :� ---- — �U j � �►,sr��r�� 42 � - �` ., -- �� $ � - # �.�� N��.. .. � �� After�noon of � .� . . � �>.�� o, � ,. ;: E �curean De � :� k � � �� = k T"4� ��.E� � ,�S- ;e.. g ��_�4 ' 'r�f. �' �� ,y.�y"�x `�'a✓, ; �a. m_ u. .. . ; _... E Health Services Fun raiser is � -.� � � .: - - � • � . � ,_ �� _,.:��`� ,. � iF; Rev�ved at the Cha man House -� _ .ar t ._ .._ � �4 . . 1 �'y """""'✓ �r .�:._ „`��Lf�!��L 'llP& ' "i�?Y al'OZI�JS�it i 4� r_,`-N i'ZP��C Ftli?C�7'C11F27' /� fter a two-year hiatus,the 19th annual Afternoon of Epicurean year a shuttle service will be provided from a Shell Beach location to /, Delights°at the Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach the event to reduce traffic and parking congestion. 1 �-eturns to the Central Coast on lune 4 to raise money for the "Underwriters are key to this event's success,"Fleming says."The Health Services Division of the Economic Opportunity Commission proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to directly pay for health (EOC)of San Luis Obispo Counry. services provided by EOC,"Fleming says.So far this year's event is After we began the event there those many years ago people discov- being underwritten by First Bank of San Luis Obispo,Doghouse ered what a great venue it is and the attendance began to impact the Productions,Biomedical Clinical Engineering Roy Gersten,Jay and neighborhood,"Raye Fleming,Director of the Health Services division Carol Devore,Morris&Garritano,Warren and Carol Sinsheimer,Dr.Ke- of EOC says. °Cliff(Chapman)and Don(Shidler)wanted to be good Ping&Susan Tsao,Ron's R&R Nursery,Inc.and the New Times. neighbors,so we made a concession and did not hold the event last All of the musicians,caterers,and wineries are donating their servic- year." es and products for the afternoon by the sea. "We hope to sell 500 tick- °But we were in a dire situation due to federal and state cutbacks ets this years,°Fleming says. Tickets are$100 and are available at the and were facing a severe deficit,"Fleming says.After Fleming shared Crushed Grape and the San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach Chambers of her concerns on local television news,Chapman offered to once again Commerce. host Afternoon of Epicurean Delights"in 2006. Food purveyors on hand at"Epicurean Delights"include The Park, The event is from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.and includes gourmet food Chow Novo,The Cliff Resort,Pelican Point,Grappolq Trader Joe's and sampling,wine tasting,live music,and a silent auction,not to mention Cambria Pines Lodge among many others. Guests will each receive a a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean from flower-filled gardens. This commemorative wine glass from which to taste any number of more than a dozen counry wines being poured. "This is a major event for local restaurants and wineries to showcase their wares and they usu- i • • ally go all out,"Fleming says. � S en.l o rs D l d Yo u Kn ow? Contributing wineries include Tolosa Winery,Adelaide Cellars, � � Claiborne&Churchill Vintners,Cerro Caliente Cellars,and Peachy i Canyon Winery as well as brews from Santa Maria Brew Company � �� , If you are 60 years oi��ge or older and Firestone Walker BrewerV. '�� you already qualify to be a pardci- As guests stroll the gardens sampling some of the County's best � = pant in the Golden Meals Nenvork. culinary concoctions,sipping North Counry zinfandel and Edna Valley chardonnay,they will also enjoy the many sounds of local As a participant you will eujoy musicians.Tim Jackson,Louis Ortega,Chris and Joel Nino de Revera, �,�onderful noontime meals,have a Cafe Duo,Bob and Wendy,Karen Tyler and the Gary Mendoza Blues x• chance to meet new people and be Trio will be performing on the upper lawns throughout the after- � . �� .� .� � noon. � �: part of a supportive communicy A silent auction offers guests an oppartunity to contribute to the �_� � � • that will help you rece;ve current cause and take home a weekend getaway,local original art,premium ' � and reserve wines,food baskets,and massages among many other J �� "�� it�fomlation.The Golden Meals Z �� z �� donated items.Again without the volunteers and many vendors who � � Necwork has 9 convenient dining donate their time,products and skills to us we would not be able to p �:= rooms throughouc SLO County rhat host such a successful event,"Fleming says. � � �:_� All proceeds after expenses go directly to providing services at the � ' ��=ill also deliver noon[ime meals to J� �` two EOC health clinics one in San Luis Obispo and one in Arroyo � yc,ur home.Call so5-541-3312 or Grande.The clinics provide free comprehensive reproductive health � � �si�a,oriline aewww.goldenmeals.org services and education to underserved communiry members. C �� ' Fleming oversees seven programs for men,women and teens and C,� �� ta Iear��how you can be a participant she says prevention and education are the priarities. � � � � 'c>r find a dining location near you. Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to help under- � write this year's`Afternoon of Epicurean Delights"with contributions � �� of$250 to$1000.Donations for the silent auction are still being � `� �. accepted as well.Anyone interested in volunteering at the event or O ' '� =� �� ' � for more information call Kayla Wilbum at 544-2498,extension 21. � An"Afternoon of Epicurean Delights"is EOC Health Service's only N s ��"�� _� �� '� +� � � � ,� �� fundraiser,so consider conuibuting to the qualiry of health services � �� " Senior Nu�rition Pro9ram ot St0 touncY in our community and call for your tickets now as this popular event ------ -------- sells out. r— - �mm�� n., , �. � � � 43 , �,-.;��, � .�� .��. � �� r � � 3�� New CDF / � �� .�:�.� ��:�4 � � ��, *. ount Fire Chief �� `�� ' C y �� 4 � _ } 1 A oi nted �� * � � � pp �� r� �� eputy Chief Matt �' �.�� s Jenkins has been �T � ;•> �� s,o�r � '`�� selected chief of the ��'�� I�i ��"�� CDF San Luis Obispo Unit � ,ry � . � , and the San Luis ObisPo - <: �, ,,,., . �' County Fire Department. iner CDF Fire Chief-Dar�Turner,Coi�nty Si�per•visor-Jerry Lent�ic�ll, Jenkins will also serve as chief Aia•portMnnager KlnasjeNnirnennd CDFFireCl2iefMnttJenlci�as. for fire protection services in the City of Pismo Beach,Los Osos Community Services he CDF/San Luis Obispo Counry Fire Department and San Luis , District and the Avila Beach �Obispo Counry Regional Airport held a dedication ceremony on ` Communiry Services District. March 24,2006 celebrating the completion of the new Airport Chief Jenkins'appointment Counry Fire Station 21.The Airport Fire Station is located at 4671 Broad �vas effective March 20,2006. Street,San Luis Obispo.Station 21 averages 700 calls per year and He is replacing Dan Turner houses a fire engine,two crash fire rescue units,one water tender and a who retired in January,2006. heavy rescue unit. Chief Jenkins began his fire 1lri�t J��n1�in�� service career 29 years ago as a reserve fire fighter in Los Osos.Jenkins served as the fi�e marshal and the fire chief of the Cameron Park Fire Department. ��°��'�� - � Ienkins transitioned to CDF/ San Luis Obispo Counry Fire in 1997. � �� ti � � 9ince then he has held the ranks of battalion chief,division chief and � �� .�� , ,`k depury chief.Chief Jenkins currently resides in the community of Los , :. .. . � Osos with his wife,Adrianne,and their four sons. �i�� k'� �� _ A' ount � f - �r ort C y � p � �. � �� _,� . . . 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F�� C�R��t��.3'�T��#� 1`Tt-f � ��3t�E� �'BC9 �c �~ � �� a � � ; t i = � � 1�„ �� (r�k � �� ,f W � �. � a.�� ',�x* . ��. „_ . � � „� r. . �lirj�ur!1�ir�� . � 44 CENTRAL COAST Cy o ° :-�Q� o o � , � � � � . � l � t � . ��_ � . � � � � � 5 0 8 Higuera St � - Rosanne Seitz Offers New Paintings at Broadway Gallery i San Luis Obispo `_� � � "Light on the California 93401 . ... , .. �� ' � Landscape"is the Tel 805 595 1848 ��' '�� , themeforanew "�, Servi»g Afterr�►�on Teca � exhibitatthe Tuesday—Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm �:; "`�� Santa Maria Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed Mondays) '�� ,� �.� ' £ BroadwayGallery � � :� �� '' bywell-lmoti� freshly baked scones,tea sandwiches,desserts -�� over � �'� �; SLO coun artist 7o varieties of loose]eaf tea ;> incuding our �_ , � �' best selling tea French caramel creme brulee = -� �`� Rosanne Seitz. � �° - Rosanne will be Reservations recommended �?, � �"`�� ,. ; the featured artist � �;�� '�� with her original � � �� *�. . � �� Licensed Occupational Therapists � �vateCColOr and oll Members of Vational Re istr of ; � � MOBILITY THERAPY g '� �� ` �"-' � ��.�� ' painungsthiough Rehab Technology Supplies � � �-�� -__��->��'�-� � ''��"�' May. The galleTy � For Your Complete Horru MedtcaiEquiprnenr Needs is open Tue.-Sat.from 10-5 pm. For more information call 805-925-5802 or 805-550-5938.You will have the chance to see"Light on the Landscape"tivitti I,OU1Se E. Bareus, �T�L� CRT 15 new works that Seitz has created to initiate the stewards of the land theme. Phy111S L. Borgardt, �TR/L� MS� CRT Women's Shelter Program SeekingVolunteers The Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo Counry is currently seeking Phone(805)489-9335 Crisis Interoention,Child Mentor volunteers and/or interns to work�vith��ic- 191 Oak Park Blvd.,#5 Toll Free Phone(888)215-4326 rims of domestic violence and theix children. We are now accepring applica- GYover BeaCh,CA 93433 Senior'DisCounts! rions for the 40-hour mandated domestic violence training.The training will include dynamics of domestic violence,effects on children,referrals,and more.To get involved and for further information please call Beth Raub at �� 781-6401 xll2.Remember No One Deserves to be Abused! � Cuesta Master Chorale Spring Concert "� San Luis Obispo Counry residents will be treated to one of the music world's �� ` ,',` ` most beautiful compositions as the critically acclaimed Cuesta Master � Chorale performs Johann Sebastian Bach's monumental Mass in B minor on � � � � � Saturdav,May 20th,in the SLO Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m.Tickets range _ from$15 to$30 and are available at the PAC Ticket Office 756-ARTS or Advertising Sales `�"��pa�s'°.°rg Terr Conner 543-9400 Celebration at Avila for SLO Creek Watershed Storm Drain Markers 3' The Land Conservancy,in partnership with Counry of San Luis Obispo,the I Ciry of San Luis Obispo,Cal Poly,and Caltrans,is hosting this event along with another event Saturday,May 6th at 10 am where volunteers iti�ill adhere markers on storm drains throughout the San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed.To Brian M.Wiese �``��'""" `" �'"' �"�" �'� �� `� volunteer for the event or for more information please call Kaila at the Land � ' >` ' '' Conservancy(805)544-9096. � � � � � �Phone:805,5499019 � Faxcimile:805.549.902 I California Wood Artists E�chibition � � Toll Free:800.549.900 I ,,,,, The California Contours 2006 of California Wood � • � Email:brian.wiese�a Ipi.com � �,� ��'�.. rlrtists have scheduled a juried e�ibition at the SLO J ' ��R�� lrt Center from May 13th through Tune 25th.The I �e 3220 50.H�g�e�a street.s��te 232 �� . e�ibition showcases the work of California�vood- � San Luis Obispo.California 93401 ; �� ` ��-��9��aT s��rt�r � MNw iUi�om/summ�t � _ turners by displaying the best examples of their con- O �� , � ' : temporary lathe-turned work.All�vork will be for � � �.�,.� ...�„�,.,,��>� s �sor � ��z , ��i�� °� � ��.>s�t�� _ _ , . sale. 1--� � � � FRom Shad�s �z t =� Central Coast af�� c �: Business Brokers � To shuTT�Rs �� _ � � � WITh STyL� �� j =� � R{CK OWENS . � eentralcoastbuvirx�ssbroker.com o dlan'S �.'i Business Opportunities ��-0506 N drapel7es investment SUles �g05)543-b091 FAX � 544-9405 Alan "Himself" g�siness Valuotians (805)215-9009 CELL � 560 WGUERA.SUiTE H.SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALtFORNIA 934Dt i CENTRAL COAST 45 . �� ,� � � " � � tl �� °�� D D a � � 1 � � � � � Elilabeth"Betsy"Kiser Named SLO Director of Parks and Recreation C Betsy Kiser was named SLO Director of Parks and ramil y. Community. Home. Recreation by City Administrative Officer,Ken �'� Your real estate experts-from start to finish. Hampian. Ms.Kiser replaces Paul LeSage who r retired after 11 years with the City of San Luis � Obispo. Ms Kiser was the Ciry's Principal .�� `"� „� ` ' Administrative Analyst and worked in the �. + Ca/I Natalie and Domin�c "�� Department of Administration.Ms.Kiser has a BS in ' � �� ,�. ,_ TeRaglia today!/805/544-1244 �- — � � Health,Physical Education,and Recreation and an ,: , Downtown at968MonteieyStreet TART� MS in Recreation Administration. Over the past 20 wwwtartagliarealtycom R E A � , . �ears,she worked as a Recreation Supervisor for the � , � , � , � � � � � cities of Grover Beach and SLO and as the Recreation Manager for the Ciry of Pismo Beach.She also served asapart-time lecturer at Cal Poly in the Recreation Administration program. Ms. Locally owned by Tom Beckwith �iserhas extensive knowledge in the area of the Americans with Disabilities Act ' and Dave Hite.We specialize in cus- �ndrecreation programs for persons with special needs. She enjoys horseback nding,pleasure reading,playing the piano and traveling. 0 ' tomer satisfadion with immediate and friendly service. Featuring Toyo, CoastNational Bank Supports Opening for Oceano's New Community Center 252 xiguera Street Michelin, Bridgestone and l his spring the san Luis Obispo Remington brand tires with the (80S)S41-TIRE lar est invento on the Central Oceano Community S rY E" � "' � Center will finally ��•` Coast. The Tire Store also features y . 3011 Spring St ' • _ y� r� �� W open rts doors to paso Robles , '` ' complete brake and computenzed ��J��*-"-�'��"� �� `` south countyneigh- �go5)237-0377 alignment service. _, , _ f��'��"��,�� ` borhoods,thanks to ��'�� t1�e cooperation of � many local residents, � � � organizations and �� fimding secured by �oasc ivarion�sank. .�LAKE'= MllNICIPAL GQLF`'COII$SE � "When n�e first hear�aboiu the Ucea�o Comnwnity CenYer three years ago,they hadbuilt the shell of a building,but had run out of funds to finish it,°says Charlie � � � � _ _ � Fmit,SeniorVice President,Community Development Department far Coast ' \afional Bank(pictured above with the Communiry Center Executive Director, 10 PLAY CARD-can be used any day of the week including weekends and holidays. Ba�ba�a Carey)."We are excited we could provide the funding the communiry of CARD=Adults$60.00•Jr(18&under) &Seniors(62+)$ti0.00 Oceano needed to finish this project The center will provide valuable activities =/�� andaplace to hold e��ents for both children and adults.° ' � Cal] fOr Z'ee Tlllle /�1' /3�7 ' Iieese Davies Named As SBA 2006 1ll75 Los Osos Valley Rd. • San Luis Obispo, CA Central California Financial Services �� " Champion of the Year Reese Davies, President c�f First Bank of San Luis Obispo, a division of I'acific Capital Bank, N.A.has been selected to receive the 2006 Central California Financial � � Scrvices Champion of the Year Award by the U. � �.�; S. Small Business Administration. Carlos G. � ��'� ' � ' • � ' '' ��lendoza, District Director of the U. S. Small � ., � �� I;usiness Administration said, "Davies is an � � extremely knowledgeable and resourceful � . 1� ,�� I I I � ` lender which has been a real benefit to the C� small business commun i t �.We are fortunate to have First Bank of San Luis �� ' "i� � � �� , �� 0 � Obispo as a Iending parmer." Under the leadership of Davies,First Bank of � San Luis Obispo has approved 187 SBA loans to assist businesses for a total p � of$43.3 million in loan dollars since 2001. � � . «'7�� .. � , Hulin � _— - ��. ` Shirley — `�� ° 3550 Broad C � � �. `73uildin�a Legacy" SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST SAN LUIS OBISPO,Ca,93401 �,"�. Z � a ' 1�s you plan your life and your future... � � Shirley is ready to assist you in building Your legacu �, • • � '�� r� GHRYSLER • DC3DG� �.€. `1 � ` Call her today for your real estare necds. �� ; � ;� RESIDENTIAL&INVESTMENT PROP�E�RT�� ' � Bus.Phone(805)543-7321 DAVID JONES N ��lease call 805•235� HOMETOWN PEAITY � FAX(805)543-1949 DepartmentManager 0 1-800-549-8500 p rt � 4s Eye On Business Wanda showed what humor,hard work and creativiry can do for a business.More than that,her actions illustrated what could be accom- �� plished by always,always,finding the good in situations. She helped market local airlines,succeeding even when business circumstances ��`�� `-�`"�� = � �� made her job a tough one. She shared her passion for flying with hun- , � , �/V anda dreds of local pilots in training and helped them find confidence and :�� `� � � joy in the air.Wanda boosted San Luis Sourdough's communiry pres- �trassbu r ence,she lent her administrative talents to Hospice and found time to � � ��'-.4 � help communiry organizations like Quota Club,Soroptimists and the �_�'�� 1.eaves A Better �� 99's. She adored her husband Don,daughters Jan and Karen and their � families-and it showed. y f : p'a�e Wanda's daughter Karen told me she was surprised by all the atten- tion because to her,Wanda was Mom. And what a mom. I was lamenting to a friend about the challenge of capturing Wanda's By MRg'g'l8 CO.x, •4 spirit in words. He gave me great counsel: BaYnett Cox&AssociLltes �` "Just tell the story." So here's my story,and I know there are many more where this came from.Twelve When Wanda Strassburg died recently �� years ago I had a back injury that landed me ' after a valiant battle with cancer,local i �= in bed and pretty much useless for several reporters had a challenge describing her in �;��- a �� months.It was summer,our children were a word ar two. She was a professional ; �= � small,our business was young and Dave and pilot.A successful business woman. A � �.,. ��"� ` I were overwhelmed and more than a little diehardsupporter of dozens of important �g ' panicked about how we would manage. � causes and local organizations.Mentor, � Wanda stepped in,contacted Dave and told Mother,wife,friend. Elegant lady and two ;� ;� him she wanted to help. term Chamber of Commerce president � An hour later he received a faxed calendar Citizen of the Year. with dinner assignments,and starting the Many people have said wonderful things � next day,meals appeared at our front door at about this most remarkable woman.I had ;�� ' � _ �` 6 o'clock every night for six weeks. No door- the great fartune of knowing Wanda and " bells,no conversations,no fuss-just helping can't be m to a fittin tribute to her,but = ��""` g P Y g F hands that made all the difference to a familv I want to try and share a little perspective. ��E ` � in a tough spot.That was Wanda Strassburg. Wanda was funny and spunky;unas- �'�� '� Whether or not you personally knew suming and optimistic. She saw life not as �� _ �� • �Vanda Strassburg,trust me,you've been half full,but overflowing with goodness. �: �� touched by her passion for people and for She was not a pushover and yes,she could ��.�� ' � _�� San Luis Obispo. She has left a lasting be tough,but she was also unflappable imprint on our communiry.The next time and deeply spiritual-one of those warm and caring people who you're struck by what a great place San Luis Obispo is,take a moment always did the right thing. When Wanda was involved,you just knew and remember the people like Wanda Strassburg who helped make it things would somehow work out. so.And,just for her,look up at the sky when you do it. ��I� �� lV[�rTar�lara Real Estate . (''+q/ 777�� `��i 390 HIGUERA STREET,SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA 93401 � . !� y �� (�� _; - <�:. 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