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Avila Beach • Shell Beach • Pismo Beach • Grover Beach • Arroyo Grande • Halcyon • OceanoYOUR COMMUNITY IN YOUR HANDS

Grover ContinuesDebate with

Vacation RentalRegulations

By Theresa-Marie Wilson

Regulating vacation rentals in Grover Beach hasbeen a controversial topic for nearly two years.After rejecting a recommendation to ban vacation

rentals in all residential areas and confine them to com-mercial zones, the City Council considered a draft ordi-nance that included an overlay area allowing vacationrentals in selective residential areas, a “grandfather clause”for existing properties and a list of regulations applicableto property owners.

“This [the ordinance] was brought up because we wereapproached by numerous residents, and we’ve been tryingto find a way that protects homeowners, yet is fair andequitable to everyone,” Mayor John Shoals said.

Currently the city does not have any procedure for reg-ulating vacation rentals — typically defined as a homerented for a period of 30 days or less.

“The primary reason for the permit is to establish aprocess to deal with complaints and provide the ability forthe city to revoke a vacation rental permit if complaintsand violations are found to exist,” said Community

See Vacation Rental, page 6 See Poly, page 7 See Dispatch, page 7

EagleHarriersLook toDominatepage 26

Dolphin TailInspirespage 19

MarketingSLOpage 5

The FolliesReturnpage 3

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Volume 8 • Issue 15 • September 29 – October 5, 2011

Poly AquaticStudents Learn by Tracking Sharks

By Camas Frank

Cal Poly students have been engaged in cutting-edge technology almost since the University wasfounded. Their latest innovation is in the field of

marine biology, combining expert computer program-ming and robotic innovations in tracking the migrationbehavior of sharks.

While widely-used research methods of radio taggingthe critters, then following them aboard receiver-equipped boats, gives scientists the big picture, they’velong wanted more.

That’s where a team from Cal Poly, along with studentsfrom Long Beach State, comes in.

They’ve been working with a nearly $500,000 grantfrom the National Science Foundation to createAutonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV’s), whichoceanographers hope will provide much more detail.

Fans of popular science may remember famous mini-submarines such as Alvin, which was used to explore thewreck of the H.M.S. Titanic. What makes AUVs specialis that they neither have a human on board, nor are theytethered to a surface vessel.

The AUV program work at Cal Poly uses the “RemoteEnvironmental Measuring UnitS” (REMUS) system orig-inally developed at Woods Hole Oceanographic

Grover ReviewsConsolidating

Dispatch ServicesBy Theresa-Marie Wilson

Since consolidating fire departments for the cities ofGrover Beach and Arroyo Grande as well as theOceano Community Services District (OCSD) and

forming the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) in 2010,fire dispatch remains split between the two cities andoperates out of separate locations. Having previously con-sidered several options to combine all public safety serv-ices, the City of Grover Beach is now evaluating combin-ing FCFA dispatch with its police department utilizingexisting staffing, facilities and equipment.

“Although this method has been working, we believethat all fire calls should be consolidated and dispatchedfrom one location,” said Grover Beach Police Chief JimCopsey at last week’s City Council meeting.

Currently Grover Beach provides dispatch services forthe OCSD.

According to FCFA Chief Mike Hubert, consolidatingdispatch would improve communication, facilitate moreefficient training and eliminate potential confusion withagency radio identification.

As proposed, based on the calls for service two dis-

The 74th Annual Arroyo Grande Valley Harvest Festival took placeon Friday and Saturday with tons of entertainment, a farmer’s

market, parade, baking contests, the Big Ditch Derby and more.See more photos by Charlotte Rushton on page 20.

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coast newsnewsDancing, Singing and Fundraising

Central Coast Follies ReturnsBy Theresa-Marie Wilson

For the past eight years, members ofthe Central Coast Follies havetapped, strutted and sung their

way across the stage in front of packedhouses to raise money for Parkinson’sresearch. The ladies, ranging in age from57 to the mid 80s, return to the ClarkCenter from Oct. 1 through 9 with theshow America the Beautiful.

“It’s a very patriotic show,” said 78-year-old Dixie Parker, an original Folliesdancer and interim producer. “For us thisseemed like a year that we really neededto acknowledge that we have a wonderfulcountry and that our military takes careof us. As Americans we have so much tobe proud of. I think the people will leavefeeling very proud to be an American.”

In keeping with the theme, the first 16 seats in thetheater are reserved for active or retired military per-sonnel. The songs are a collection of tunes written byAmerican writers, and are patriotic or state-themedsuch as New York, New York.

“It’s a fun show with music that most of the audi-ence will identify with,” Parker said.

Jason Sumabat, who makes weekly trips from SanDiego to rehearse with the dancers, returns as direc-tor and choreographer. Marybeth Costanzo providesadditional chorography.

Open auditions has brought more local talent ofall ages to the stage. New this year is an aerial silkperformance by the award-winning SuspendedMotion. The 111-member cast also features localguest soloists including Roy Henry, Maggie Wright,Dave and Joyce Anderson, Michael White, ReneeGeremia, Judy and DK Philbin, Karinda Scott,LaVaun Kinderknecht, Gage Matthew, Robert

Nations, Carollynne Blanchard-Baily and theKindred Spirits Choir.

“It speaks for itself that we keep getting a lot ofthe same people over and over again,” Parker said.“Once they get involved with the Follies they havesuch a grand time. Everyone is so creative and fun. Itis amazing how much talent our community has. Wehave some people who have only sung in churchchoirs, around the house or in the shower and all ofa sudden they are singing on that big beautiful ClarkCenter stage. All of a sudden they are singing likethey always wanted to do. We feel like we havealmost created stars in some cases.”

Over the years, the Follies have grown in popular-ity, and this year the group added two more dates totheir performance schedule to help meet demandfrom locals as well as the bus loads of audience mem-bers coming from Bakersfield, Ventura and SantaBarbara.

“Little by little the world out there inCalifornia is finding out about us,” Parkersaid.

In addition to giving back to the com-munity, the dancers enjoy a camaraderiebuilt on years of rehearsing at least twodays a week beginning in January.

“We are with each other so much thatwe are sort of like sisters,” Parker said.“We really do care about each other. Wemight have very diverse interests, butdancing brings us together. Dancing iswhat we have in common. We all workhard and are very dedicated. It’s exercise,we have fun and we laugh a lot. Justbecause you are past 60 you do not haveto give up on life. There is a lot of fun leftout there.”

All proceeds from the show will go to theParkinson’s Alliance, and The Tuchman Foundationwill match that amount. To date the Central CoastFollies has donated more than $187,000.

“We really feel like we are doing something forour fellow human beings,” Parker said. “We haveopened up a window of opportunity to help peoplewith Parkinson’s.”

Women 55 or older who would like to take a spinwith the Follies dancers during a practice can callDixie Parker at 474-1525.

The show typically runs under two hours and takesplace at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande withboth matinee and evening performances. Tickets are$21 and can be purchased at the Clark Center office,by phone at 489-9444 or online atwww.clarkcenter.org. Group rates are available. Formore information, send an email [email protected] or [email protected].

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coast newsnewsNew Trustee Appointed

to Lucia Mar School Board

The Lucia Mar Board ofEducation appointed EricaReyes to its open seat for

Trustee Area Number One. Reyes takesover the seat that was vacated by TiffanyAlcantara. Reyes was one of ten appli-cants that interviewed for the NipomoArea position at a special board meetingheld recently.

Reyes graduated from UC Santa Cruzwith a BA in Public Sociology. She iscurrently serving as an AmeriCorps vol-unteer in the Santa Barbara CountyOffice of Education. She also completeda Legislative Affairs internship inWashington DC , and spent a Semester atSea. Erica has lived in Nipomo since she was 5,and went to Nipomo Elementary, DanaElementary, Mesa Middle School and NipomoHigh School .

“Erica brings a very valuable perspective tothe school board, and she will help us moveboldly forward towards our vision of 21stCentury Learning,” said Jim Hogeboom,Superintendent Lucia Mar Unified SchoolDistrict.

Reyes was sworn in immediately after beingunanimously selected by the board of educa-tion.

“I am very excited and honored to be electedto the Lucia Mar Unified School District schoolboard serving Nipomo, a community that hasprovided me with so many opportunities inlife,” Reyes said. “After being away at school forfour years I am looking forward to connectingonce again with all the amazing people in thiscommunity.”


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It’s Good to Be KingSavoring the Central Coast

By King Harris

“San Luis Obispo? Where’s that?” askeda woman I had just met recently whilewalking my dog up in Marin County.

We were exchanging pleasantries and she wascurious to know where I lived. I could have saidArroyo Grande, where I really reside, but Iassumed she’d have no clue as to where that was,much less know how to pronounce it, but I fig-ured she’d be aware of SLO town, if only for CalPoly. Obviously she was not, just like lot of otherpeople I meet, who might pass through, but forsome reason, fail to be impressed enough toremember.

Noreen Martin and Stacie Jacob of the SLOCounty Visitors and Conference Bureau (VCB)plan to change all this.

Jacob, who just joined the bureau after a longstint promoting Paso Robles wines, told merecently on a KVEC interview, “The goal of theVCB is to create countywide campaign fortourism. When you look at the economics in thecounty, tourism is the leading impact of our

region, so it’s a very importantdriver for revenue of this region.VCB is getting a lot of supportthis year. We have monies toimplement out marketing plan.”

That plan is basically to get allthe cities in the county to invest ina collaborative effort to promotewhat each has to offer. SaysMartin, “Each city has its own cul-ture as to what’s important tothem. This is a new concept inthat we are stronger together thanseparate. We don’t want to com-pete with cities by just tradingdollars. Our goal is to increase longer stays here;stay in San Luis Obispo County and travel to all ofthese places.”

Jacob adds that tourism in SLO County is gain-ing ground on two main competitors.

“We are holding our own in this economic cli-mate. This is an important month for tourism inSLO County. September is California Wine Month,so there’s a lot of emphasis on our wine industryand it all culminates at the end of the month inSunset Magazine’s ‘Savor the Central Coast.’ Recentstatistics indicate tourism here is up by about 8.5percent. It puts us in strong competition withMonterey and Santa Barbara. We feel good aboutthat.”

SLO County scored a coup last year after learningthat Sunset was looking for a nice spot in Californiato promote its brand.

Martin told me, “Sunset brought value to ourcounty, and they saw how it could elevate by work-ing together. Last year was a perfect example ofthat, so this year every city in the county is onboard. We developed a strong relationship withSunset, so when they learned that they were look-ing for a place to market their branding, which iseco-tourism, they looked at SLO County and theSanta Margarita Ranch and got a warm embracefrom a couple of cities in particular. That’s how itoriginated. In continuing our relationship, it’s,‘What do they like about us and what do we likeabout them?’ They love our county. You can goanywhere in 15 minutes and see a different climate,a different eco tourism. We can celebrate things wehave on the North Coast as well as beaches as wellas our wine industry and our countryside, and those

are the things that are valuableand draw people to come here.”

What’s new about ‘Savor theCentral Coast’ this year? Thethree day festival beginsThursday night at Hearst Castle,instead of the Farmers’ Market.Friday includes dozens of differ-ent culinary tours featuring vis-its to abalone and oyster farmsand wineries where you canmake your own wine. Fridaynight Sunset will present itsWestern Wine Awards show inPismo Beach. The main event

featuring food and wine from the Central Coastwill again take place at Santa Margarita Ranchover the weekend of Oct. 1. Included will be hotair balloon rides and tours to a local lighthouse, aschool that offers tips on growing your own gar-den and creating your own sustainable foodsources, wine seminars, and two different dinnersSaturday night, one in Paso Robles and the otherat the mission in San Luis.

Martin asserts, “‘Savor the Central Coast’ is ayearlong project. As we incorporate ‘Savor theCentral Coast’ and these many layers and whatSunset is doing for us, it is helping us brand thiscounty. We’re teaming up with somebody that hasmore media power than we would ever have byourselves. That creates and sustains jobs for everysector, not just our hotel industry, but it filters outinto all the other private sectors and our publicsectors. That is the goal, to keep us a healthy sus-tainable county through positive sources ofincome.”

Jacob states, “We’re very unique. We havemulti-layers to our county. It’s getting the mes-sage out. People don’t know about us outside ourcompletion in Monterey and Santa Barbara. All ofit tells a story about who we are and what we haveto offer.”

“We have unique aspects that are important toour economic impact,” Martin adds. “Theyimprove the visitor experience. I think if we canwork more collaboratively, which is basis of ourmarketing plan, we’re going to only see our areacontinue to grow.”

“After all,” Jacob claims, “our county is aboutobtainable luxury.”


coast newsnewsDevelopment Director Bruce Buckingham.

Although the Council was unanimously in favor of develop-ing an ordinance, they were in disagreement over the proposedoverlay area.

As originally suggested, the vacation overlay area spannedwest of 4th Street. The California Coastal Commission sug-gested it be expanded to include between 4th and 5th streetsfrom Rockaway Avenue to Farrell Road and from 4th to 6thstreets south of Trouville Avenue — areas that are located inthe Coastal Zone.

Councilwoman Phyllis Molnar strictly supports limitingvacation rentals to commercial districts.

“I think we really need to protect out residential neighbor-hoods,” she said. “I don’t mean to offend anyone, but we real-ly don’t have that many residential coastal communities left inCalifornia.”

Shoals disagrees.“I have to say that I am not in agreement of saying just limit

it to the commercial corridor. I believe there are some areasthat are suitable for this. I get it about trying to protect neigh-borhoods, absolutely. But, there are folks out there who havetalked about some of the benefits to this if we can regulate itand make a commitment to do that.”

Even though Councilwoman Karen Bright is against resi-dential vacation rentals, she stated that if they are permittedthen they should be universally permitted.

“If we end up going into residential neighborhoods it shouldbe throughout the city, not just one particular residential area,”Bright said. “It would have to have a lot of teeth so that we canprotect the people who live here.”

Councilwoman Debbie Peterson said it would be “biased” andnot reasonable to restrict one neighborhood over another.

“I think we should do it in steps and address the issues that arecausing problems for folks in the city,” she said. “If those issuesare not addressed, and we need to get more restrictive, we canalways restrict further.”

“I would suggest that we do away with the overlay and let’s seeif we can do better on the enforcement and fines,” said Mayor ProTem Bill Nicolls. “If we are more diligent in that respect then wewill affect the control that is necessary to keep the problems out.I think that if the fines are sufficient, that the property owner willmake a concerted effort to get decent people in these vacationrentals.”

The proposed regulations in the ordinance include: Limitingthe number of occupants per bedroom, requiring on-site parkingspaces, providing easily accessible information for a local contactperson, ensuring the city’s noise ordinance is complied with andkeeping the property clean at all times. The first violation wouldresult in a written warning and there would be a $250 fine for thesecond violation.

“Do you think that is enough?” Molnar said. “You can see howmuch vacation rentals make — $1,200 or $1,300 a week. Ifsomebody is renting it out for all four weeks of the month, $250is not very much.”

The Council agreed that the fine was too low while Nicollsadded that first-time violators should also be fined.

Permitted properties would also be subject to TransientOccupancy Tax (TOT) payment requirements.

The “grandfather” clause would apply to vacation rentals out-side the “vacation overlay” area that paid TOT for rentals betweenJuly 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011 or 12 months. Currently, thereare eight properties that paid the tax and three of those are out-side the defined district.

Public input has been high from the beginning of the processthat began in early 2010.

Several citizens who spoke at the meeting supported the per-mit process, but not restricting vacation rental locations.

“I am okay with giving property owners rules and regulationsby which to operate vacation rentals…I am against the overlay,”said Mary Mcnally, who owns a home on Saratoga Avenue. Iwould like to allow vacation rentals everywhere in Grover Beach.I am fundamentally against restricting the rights of propertyowners.”

Mcnally went on to say that vacation rentals increase revenuesin the city by bringing in tourist’s dollars.

Richard Leaf, who owns a home on Rockaway Avenue, whichhe purchased two years ago with the intent of turning it into avacation rental, voiced objection that the location did not fallinto the proposed overlay.

“My whole idea behind purchasing that property was part ofmy long-term future goals and income,” he said. “It would bedevastating to me for something like that to happen. It wouldalso knock down my property value dramatically, which hasbeen affected enough, I think, by the economy. I see no reasonfor anybody else to help knock it down any further.”

Still others voiced opposition to vacation rentals in any resi-dential area citing noise and drunken behavior.

“I have four grandchildren that I want to see grow up in apristine area; an area that says residential and residents livethere, not people who want to come and surf, ride their ATVsand buy beer,” said Janine Carter, who lives on NewportAvenue. “When I go on vacation I will have a glass of winewherever I go, but I’m not going to be next to somebody else’sresidence. I’m not going to be out in that yard smoking, drink-ing, cussing and not paying attention to the volume of whatev-er [I’m] listening to.”

Jim Kramme, who has lived on Atlantic City Avenue for thepast 30 years, also spoke against residential vacation rentals.

“I bought down here because I like this city. I like to livehere. I didn’t want to rent a spot in the middle of a motel some-where. I have a fear that’s where we are going with this. I amvery opposed to the vacation rentals among our homes. I thinkif you have it in a certain district then it is okay, but when youstart interspersing them between the homes, you’re breakingdown the community.”

Perhaps the biggest public outcry was in January 2011,when citizens presented a petition signed by about 200 resi-dents to the Council requesting licensing and regulation ofvacation rentals by the city to protect year-round residents fromthe negative impact of residential vacation rentals.

According to police reports, of the eight active vacationrentals only one noise complaint had been filed in the last twoyears.

Ultimately, the Council voted to continue the item to a dateuncertain and direct staff to draft an ordinance that eliminatesthe overlay and provides for tighter restrictions and increasedfines while environmentally evaluating the possibility for allow-ing vacation rentals citywide, which would allow the Council tothen eventually shape location parameters.

“We will be starting back from nearly square one,” Shoalssaid.

Vacation Rental, from page 1


coast newsnewsInstitution.

The chassis of the vehicle is a well-established design,resembling a torpedo more than anything else. Its everexpanding list of capabilities comes from the addition ofnew hardware and the software engineering of the comput-er science undergraduates who work on it.

According to the program’s official description, “TheREMUS AUV is known for its small size, ease of deploy-ment, and robust operational history. As such, it is an idealplatform for studies in the near shore coastal ocean.”

Studies in the near shore coastal ocean are exactly whatpaid off this summer in Sea Plane Lagoon near Long Beach.Cal Poly students caught a leopard shark then tagged theanimal with an aquatic transmitter. They then used theREMUS AUV to track the shark’s movements for longperiods after release.

The AUV project isn’t Earth shattering in terms ofunderwater abilities, as much as it is cutting edge for com-puter intelligence, carrying out complex tasks withouthuman intervention.

Esfandiar Manii, the project’s hardware and softwareengineer, told local media that the AUV essentially used“pings” and onboard hydrophones (microphones), creatingdata fed into their computer program to calculate the ani-mals location.

The grant, which Cal Poly’s Lab for Autonomous andIntelligent Robotics is working with, is actually from theNational Science Foundation’s Robust IntelligenceProgram. While that may seem like an organization froma spy novel, robust intelligence refers to computers usingreasoning, “characterized by flexibility, resourcefulness,creativity, real-time responsiveness and long-term reflec-tion.”

That means that the recent tests were successful both ingiving researchers a new tool, and in proving theAutonomous in AUV.

While the team at CSU Long Beach crunches numbersto compare the data collected during the week-long expe-dition with their previous leopard shark studies, it mayprove that having a torpedo-like robot follow them or asmall boat hovering above changes the behavior of the ani-mals.

Future field tests will no doubt fine-tune the techniques.Word is they’d like to go for the faster Great Whites next.

Stay tuned for updates on the experiment’s results under the LongBeach 2011 tab of the lair.calpoly.edu website.

Poly, from page 1

patchers would work together 65 percent ofthe time during peak hours to meet call vol-umes of both agencies.

Should it be decided to move all FCFAcalls for service to Grover Beach, staff recom-mends that cost allocation be calculated withthe increase being passed on to the FCFAand shared by all three agencies it serves.

In 2010, FCFA responded to approxi-mately 4,000 calls for service. CurrentlyGrover Beach has six dispatchers and onedispatch supervisor to handle those calls inaddition to the 18,000 calls for police serv-ice.

Combining dispatch services between thetwo agencies would cost almost $133,000annually for additional overtime to maintaintwo dispatchers at peak times, training costsspecific to fire dispatching, training costs foremergency medical dispatching, additionalIT support as well as administrative costs.Additionally, one dispatcher position is cur-rently funded through a grant from theCitizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS)Supplemental Law Enforcement ServiceFund (SLESF). However, within the param-eters of the grant, those funds are restrictedto funding law enforcement and therebycould no longer be used to fund a crossagency position.

“That position is needed; however, itshouldn’t be funded on an ongoing long-term basis with this grant,” Copsey said,adding that for the last two years the contin-uance of that grant has already be threat-ened. “We have this position out there thatreally should be funded from anothersource.”

There are also about $29,500 one-timestart-up fees associated with the consolida-tion for initial training and additional map-ping needed for Computer Aided Dispatch(CAD) for Arroyo Grande.

Should the total amount of the increasedcosts be passed on to the FCFA, ArroyoGrande would pay $59,488, Grover Beach$46,269 and the OCSD $26,439. Addingthe loss of the grant funded position,Grover’s total cost would be $65,327.

“Although we would like to consolidateall fire calls for service, there is a cost to it,”Copsey said. “Although we feel it would bebetter than what we are doing now, it’s prob-ably still not the best option that is outthere. Consolidation of [all] dispatch centerswould probably still be the best. I’m not surehow we would accomplish that yet.”

According to staff reports, should the Cityof Arroyo Grande offer a similar proposal,Grover’s share of the FCFA’s cost is estimat-

ed to be around $50,000. Adding in the lossof revenue for dispatch services currentlyreceived from the OCSD, the price tag is$68,000.

Mayor John Shoals questioned whether itwas better to keep fire dispatch in GroverBeach versus Arroyo Grande.

“I believe it is good for our communityand it is good for our officers to maintain dis-patch in our city,” Copsey said. “However,dispatch function itself is something thatcan be handled just about anywhere.”

Copsey added that although ArroyoGrande currently has technologically betterequipment, plans are underway for GroverBeach to replace the CAD system and soft-ware next year.

On the other hand, Arroyo Grande isplanning to build a larger dispatch facility inthe near future.

“Either place would be adequate for thecommunity. The community would notnotice a difference,” said Copsey, acknowl-edging that both cities have quality dis-patchers.

Ultimately, the FCFA board will decidewhich city will provide dispatch services,but it is up to the Grover Beach CityCouncil to decide if the city should pursuethe option.

Dispatch, from page 1


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Death Notices

September 25Pismo Beach

• A man was cited and released for watering thebushes with a short hose and for an open contain-er of alcohol near the Moose Lodge. A female com-panion apparently had better manners but she hada warrant and was arrested. • A caller on the 500 block of Dolliver reportedthat toilets in two apartments would not flush andhad overflowed flooding the residences. When hereported that the place was uninhabitable to thelandlord, she reportedly told him that he couldmove out if he wanted to and slammed the door inhis face. He requested an officer hold his nose andstand by while he discussed needed repairs withthe landlady.• A caller reported that a dog tied to the lifeguardtower had been left overnight. It turned out thepooch belonged to a surfer who goes to the samepart of the beach every morning and takes his dogwith him. • A garbage can on Shell Beach Drive was trashedby vandals.

September 24Arroyo Grande

• A child on the 100 block of Fairview accidental-ly dialed 9-1-1.• Two people in a stolen vehicle were arrested inthe Wal*Mart parking lot.• A 77-year-old missing man with dementia wasfound on West Branch Street.• A youngster on the 100 block of Juniper dialed9-1-1 while trying to call a friend.• A hawk was reportedly inside the Hampton Inn.

• Prescription med-ication was reportedlystolen on the 400block of South ElmStreet. The womansuspected that thethief was herestranged husband. • A juvenile gotbusted for shoplift-ing at Wal*Mart.• A man who wasreportedly screamingand yelling on South ElmStreet was gone before policearrived to run him off.• Juvenile pranksters got nailed while toiletpapering a house on the 800 block of Meadowlark.They were turned over to their proud parents andtold to clean up the mess in the morning. Pismo Beach• Paramedics were called in after a woman waskicked it the face during a fight at Alex’s.• There was a credible shark sighting off ShellBeach. The 12-foot toothy monster stayed in thearea for about 45 minutes.• A woman reported that a man with a gun wasinside a home on the 300 block of Oak ParkBoulevard. Everything checked out okay.• A skateboarder was cited on the 100 block ofPomeroy where fun is no longer allowed.• A drunken sot was arrested on the 2700 block ofShell Beach Road.• A clerk at the Spyglass Shell station turned intwo wallets.• Police were unable to locate two women whotried to pass a fake Visa gift card at Rue 21. A fewminutes later, a counterfeit credit card was used atCarters.• A stubborn woman was trying to dial out froma hotel room on Five Cities Drive and called 9-1-1 six times.

September 23Pismo Beach

• Public works was called out because a shower

near the pier wouldn’tturn off.

• Two men, whowere possiblydrunk, wereheard cussing onCoburn. It wasbleeping quiet

when policearrived.

• A lottery mail scamthat originated in Spain was

reported.• Multi-colored graffiti was reported in the

flood control basin near 4th Street and Irish Way.• The hood of a vehicle was reported in the road-way on northbound Highway 101. The debris wasremoved.• Someone reported that a mountain lion wasroaming about a 100 yards from the playground atChumash Park. The young cat was located in thebushes about half a mile away. It was non-aggres-sive, so officers let it be.• A sticky-fingered employee at Big Five report-edly stole from the store and then wisely quit.• A man was shouting obscenities near Harry’sNightclub. The caller requested he be warnedabout trespassing. • Police were unable to locate a stinker who stolecologne at Perfumania in the Outlet Center. TheVan’s store also reported three boxes of shoes werestolen.• A man, who was three sheets to the wind, on the500 block of Wadsworth wanted a lie detectorused on his neighbor’s relative, because his bloodpressure monitor had been stolen. He called backlater and this time he wanted to buy a lie detector,which is no doubt more expensive than a bloodpressure monitor. September 21Arroyo Grande• A caller reported that a woman entered his orher apartment and seemed to think she owned theplace. The woman was apparently diabetic andhaving medical issues.

Cara Insalaco, 42, of Arroyo Grande, died Sept.23, 2011.Arrangements are under the direction of LadyFamily Mortuary & Crematory of ArroyoGrande.

Billy Joe ‘BJ’ Burke, 80, of Arroyo Grande,died Sept. 21, 2011.Arrangements are under the direction of LadyFamily Mortuary & Crematory of ArroyoGrande.

Paul ‘Chet’ Hill, 91, of Arroyo Grande, diedSept. 20, 2011.Arrangements are under the direction of Lady

Family Mortuary & Crematory of ArroyoGrande.

Gloria Cosley, 85, of Arroyo Grande, died Sept.21, 2011. Arrangements are under the direction of theMarshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in GroverBeach.

Frances Jamar, 91, of Arroyo Grande, diedSept. 19, 2011. Arrangements are under the direction of theMarshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in GroverBeach.


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Singer-songwriter Susan James will play at the Frog &Peach Pub in SLO on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. James’ latestrecord, “Highways, Ghosts, Hearts & Home,” recentlycharted on the Jamband Charts and has been well-receivedby critics and fans. Highways features 11 original songsby James, who has expanded her lyrical and musical reachthrough a psychedelic, country-folk lens, with songsaddressing life, love, hope, apparitions and eccentricities.James’ ghostly voice, grasp of lyrics and complex arrange-ments blend flawlessly to take you on a kaleidoscopicjourney throughout the record, and securing her a spot inthe Americana spotlight.

San Luis Obispo International Film Festival, the League ofWomen Voters and the City of San Luis Obispo will part-ner to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Californiawomen getting the right to vote. On Sept. 29 the docu-mentary, One Woman, One Vote will be screened atKreuzberg Book Bar and Coffee Lounge in SLO. Themovie begins at 7:30 p.m., and wine, beer, coffee and foodwill be available during the film. This is a free screeningwith a suggested donation of $5 to help support the 2012San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. First-come,first-served seating. For more information,visit www.slofilmfest.org.

Christina Bailey willplay the Porch in SantaMargarita on Sept. 29from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. as part of thes i g n e r / s o n g w r i t e rseries. One of four leadsinger/songwriters in

the female folk super group “Honeymoon,“ ChristinaBailey has recently shared stages with acts like RayLaMontagne, Jackie Greene, David Gray, Mary ChapinCarpenter, Joan Osborne, The Doobie Brothers and ThreeDog Night. With musical inspirations ranging fromRadiohead to Fleet Foxes to classics like Queen and Heart,Christina’s bare-boned acoustic shows for the first timedisplay subtle and deeply woven melodies paired withpowerful vocal range, vivacious rhythm guitar and songswith an emotional depth, yet pop sensibility. This is a freeevent.

The 30th AnnualMorro Bay HarborFestival takesplace Oct. 1 and 2from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. The HarborFestival offers fes-tival goers theopportunity toboth enjoy a week-end in Morro Bayas well as to get a true taste of the Central Coast’s wine,beer and cuisine. Included in the single day $8 admission($12 for the weekend) are more than 25 bands that playon three stages. Ronnie Montrose headlines the show onSunday. More information is available at www.mbhf.comor by calling 1 (800) 366-6043.

Morro Bay, Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles. Completedetails can be found at www.ccrrf.com.

Applications are now available for Enhancement, Inc.’snext “Creative Healing Retreat” for cancer survivors, setfor Oct. 7 to 9. The retreat is open to those newly diag-nosed, as well as long-term survivors. The cost is $150(and they can work with people so that low financesshouldn’t prevent anyone from attending). Applicationsand more information are available atwww.enhancementinc.org or by calling (805) 771-8640.The goal is to help survivors improve their quality of lifeby learning techniques to reduce stress, fear and anxietythrough art, music, writing, yoga and education.

Give a little red to help the community. The Five CitiesFire Authority is sponsoring a blood drive for the UnitedBlood Bank on Monday, October 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the headquarters station in Arroyo Grande.

Get your tickets now for Sorcerer Productions presentationof Arsenic And Old Lace in the Studio Theatre of the ClarkCenter for the Performing Arts from Oct. 7 to Oct. 23,Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and sen-iors. They can be purchased by calling 489-9444 or at theClark Center Box Office or online at www.clarkcenter.org.

Friends of the Morro Bay Library are starting a new poet-ry discussion group meeting Tuesday mornings from 10a.m. to 11:30 a.m. beginning Oct. 4 and continuing

Ready to enhance and deepen your relationship with your-self and others? Sign-ups are being taken for the first“Relationships: Mirrors for Transformation” workshop formen and women set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.1 at the Adult School in San Luis Obispo. Workshops areavailable and best-selling author Warren Farrell, Ph.D. isthe keynote speaker. Farrell has led workshops and confer-ences with global leaders such as Dr. Deepak Chopra, KenWilber, Joan Borysenko and many others. Pre-registrationis required. For more information, visitwww.spiritualcircle.org/authentic-relationship or call540-1058.

The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society willmeet on Oct. 1 at the IOOF Hall in SLO. Starting at12:30 p.m., the research class topic is “Two Sides ofInterviewing.” At 1:45 p.m. the main presentation will be“Using German Records and Applying Similar Techniquesto Research of Other Locations.” Both programs will bepresented by Jean Wilcox Hibben, a nationally-knownspeaker on family history and folklore. This event is freeand open to the public. For more information, visitwww.slocgs.org or call 785-0383.

The Salvation Army’s Tustin Ranch Band, an ensemblethat has toured the world and marched in the Tournamentof Roses Parade, will play English-style brass band musicwith a Christian theme and musical virtuosity at two freeconcerts. On Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. the band performs a “con-cert in the park” at Mitchell Park in SLO. At 7:30 p.m.the band, along with cellist Sarah Koo and pianist DavidDunford, will perform at the First United MethodistChurch of Arroyo Grande.

The Central Coast Railroad Festival is set for Oct. 6through 10 and includes concerts, family events, excur-sions and model layouts taking place in Lompoc, SantaMaria, Oceano, Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, Atascadero,

WHO • WHAT • WHERE • WHENCompiled by Theresa-Marie Wilson


coast newskioskthrough November. Come in any week to listen, share and discuss your favorite poemsand your own poetry, led by Gaylyn Anderson. For more information, call 995-2285. Tolearn more about other programs at the library, visitwww.morrobaybookdiscussiongroup.org.

Guitarist Tim Pachaco will be featured at Kreuzberg in SLO onOct.4. along with Cafe Musique’s Duane Inglish as part of theSongwriter’s at Play series. The free show runs from 6:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m. Inspired by ground-breaking guitarists LeoKottke and John Fahey, Tim Pacheco is continuing to createinnovative instrumental guitar music. His new CD “OfWordless Realms” is getting international airplay on the syn-dicated radio show “Echoes.“ Preview his music online atwww.timpacheco.com. For more information, call 439-2060.

Register now for the 14th Annual Fun Run on Oct. 8. TheNipomo Youth Coalition will sponsor the event at the NipomoPark at the softball field. There will be a 4-mile race startingat 9 a.m., a 2-mile walk, and a ½-mile kids’ fun run.

Preregistration is encouraged. Day of race registration starts at 7:30 a.m. All participantsqualify for a raffle to be held at 8:30 a.m. All money raised goes for youth scholarships.For more information, call 473-5560.

Registration is due by Oct. 3 for the inaugural Flying Samaritans Memorial GolfTournament hosted by Catholic Healthcare West Hospitals (CHW) of the Central Coaston Oct. 17 at Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande. The tournament begins at9 a.m., with a shotgun tee-off at 10:30 a.m. A reception follows immediately. Cost is$125 per player, all-inclusive, mulligans $20 each (limit 2/player). Register at fly-ingsams.org. For more information, call 543-7404. The Flying Samaritans is a volunteerorganization that operates free medical clinics in Baja, California and Mexico. Doctors,dentists, nurses, translators, pilots and support personnel fly to clinics in a private air-craft. The Flying “Sams,” as they are often referred to, have four basic missions – primarycare, specialty care, education and emergency care. Local CHW Hospitals include ArroyoGrande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center and Marian MedicalCenter.

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Dynamics of Breast Cancer Risk

by Peter J. Muran, MD and Sandy Muran, PhD

We hear of so many things that cause breast

cancer it is easy to feel overwhelmed and

helpless. Most of the attention is devoted

to disease detection and treatments of

breast cancer; while precious little atten-

tion and dollars are devoted to prevention.

Here’s how the research comes together

on risk and prevention.

The most recognized tool is the Gail Model

(developed by the National Cancer Insti-

tute) which scores risk based primarily

on age, family history, time of first men-

ses and pregnancy. We have also heard

about the cancer genes, BRCA 1 and 2 that

are an inherited risk. These factors sug-

gest that there is little control over the

risk of breast disease. However, the Gail

scale coupled with the BRCA cancer genes

account for only 30% of the risk of devel-

oping breast cancer.

A whopping 70% of the risk according

to most cancer researchers is related to

exposure to toxic chemicals (12th Report

on Carcinogens, National Institute of

Health, 2011). Interestingly, both the

increase in the occurrence of breast can-

cer and autism parallels the increase of

chemicals in our environment.

Our exposure to chemicals is where each

of us can easily make a difference for our-

selves and our families. We create the

environment in our home where we spend

the majority of our time.

A whopping 70% of the risk according to most cancer researchers is related to exposure to toxic chemicals.

As we approach Breast Cancer Awareness

Month, we want to give you two ideas of

where to begin to manage 70% of your risk

for breast disease.

1. Open the windows

and use fresh air

to deodorize your

home. Remove

those fragrance

emitters which

pollute your

home air

with carci-

nogenic

solvents.

2. In just three

days reduce

your expo-

sure to BPA’s,

a carcinogen

directly related

to breast cancer

found in plastic food packaging, by fol-

lowing the successful tactics of a group

of families in the Bay area. For details

check out:

www.myhealth360.com/holistic-health-

blog/one-way-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk

Make this October your month to reduce

your risk for breast disease by 70%. �

Peter J. Muran, MD, partners with his wife, Sandy Muran, PhD, digestive health specialist at Longevity Healthcare, an integrative medicine practice, find out more at: www.myhealth350.com

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Living with Arthritis

by Bailey Markley of The Villages, San Luis Obispo

Many seniors today suffer from some

kind arthritis. It is a far reaching dis-

ease, and for that reason joint health is

topic that is important to all adults.

Unfortunately, many of us are no stran-

gers to arthritis, the pain it causes,

and the effects it has on everyday life.

According to Arthritis Foundation sta-

tistics, 52,000 adults in San Luis Obispo

County alone are living with some form

of the disease. That’s close to 27% of the

population. Nationwide, the number is

46 million.

There are many different types of arthri-

tis, and many different ailments that

fall under the category of arthritis.

Arthritis refers to any one of many dif-

ferent diseases that affect the joints.

This can include rheumatoid arthritis,

osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and

sue damage, fatigue, or stress.

There are home remedies and lifestyle

changes that can ease the pain. Mayo

Clinic suggests weight loss to reduce

stress on joints, applying heating pads

and ice packs, the use of assistive devices

to help with everyday tasks, and exer-

cise. Of course, you should talk to your

physician to know which pain manage-

ment strategies may work for you.

Settling into a good fitness routine is a

good idea for everyone, especially those

suffering from arthritis. The Arthritis

Foundation suggests a healthy mix of

different kinds of exercises, including

aerobic, strength training, and flexibil-

ity. Many gyms and fitness centers in

San Luis Obispo County have exercise

programs specifically created to improve

joint health. Retirement communities

even fibromyalgia and gout. Some types

of arthritis can often overlap with heart

disease and diabetes.

For many of us, arthritis is unavoidable,

but there are things that can be done to

help manage this disease. There are pain

management strategies that can help

arthritis pain become more tolerable,

specific types of exercises and move-

ments that can have a positive effect on

joint health, as well as overall health,

and a community of people with similar

experiences to share with one another.

Arthritis is a painful disease, and under-

standing where the pain comes from can

be the first step in learning to manage

it. Pain is essentially a signal from the

nerves to the brain indicating that some-

thing is wrong. This is true for all differ-

ent kinds of pain. According to Arthritis

Foundation Pain Center, arthritis pain

can be caused by inflammation, joint tis-

with good fitness programs also offer

exercise classes for residents who are liv-

ing with arthritis.

Finally, the support of a community can

make all the difference in managing a

disease like arthritis. The Arthritis Foun-

dation and organizations like it have cre-

ated a safe environment for people with

arthritis to share their struggles, discuss

experiences, and provide resources to one

another. Getting involved with opportu-

nities to volunteer, advocate, and fund-

raise for arthritis research can be a truly

uplifting experience and help people liv-

ing with the disease to know that they

are not alone. �

To learn more about how to lead a more full and happy life while living with America’s number one cause of dis-ability, please join the Arthritis Foundation’s Program Director for the Central Coast Office, Natascha Sherczak, for a free seminar at The Villages of San Luis Obispo, on Monday, October 3, at 3 p.m.

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NonprofitResources

"Green” a Way of Living for Seniors

The senior demographic is quite possibly

the best generation to emulate when try-

ing to live an environmentally responsi-

ble lifestyle. That's because so many of

the guidelines for being green are con-

cepts that have been a part of seniors'

lives for decades.

A portion of today's seniors grew up dur-

ing the Depression, when recycling and

conservation weren't the trends du jour,

but survival strategies. In a time when

money was scarce, many people made

due with the resources they were dealt,

stretching dollars just to stay afloat.

Many of the concepts associated with

today's environmental movement are

strikingly similar to the ones employed

during the Depression.

The behaviors of an elderly parent or

grandparent that may have seemed

eccentric or odd at one time are now

turning out to be what many people are

embracing in order to live green. Con-

cepts like relying on reusable handker-

chiefs instead of disposable tissues;

reusing lightly-soiled napkins; collect-

ing discarded items from the curb and

repairing them for renewed use; saving

cans or food jars and using them to store

other items; buying local products from

smaller vendors; and similar things are

methods of living ingrained in the per-

sona of many older people.

Frugality and awareness of what things

cost and what constitutes waste are other

concepts seniors know well. Many have

never adapted to the notion that products

are disposable, preferring instead to hold

onto appliances, electronics, clothing,

and other items because they still have

utility, not because the current season

dictates they should be upgraded.

In 2008, Harris Interactive polled Baby

Boomers ages 45 to 62 about their interest

in the environment. Ninety-four percent

of respondents said they took steps in the

past 6 months to do something green.

More than 80 percent were concerned

about the environmental legacy that

would be left for their grandchildren.

While many seniors are going green today

for altruistic reasons, it also makes good

financial sense. Recycling items, conserv-

ing utilities and fuel and making smart

choices can stretch a fixed income even

further. Choosing to walk or ride a bike

instead of getting behind the wheel may

be not only environmentally friendly, but

it's financially savvy as well.

Here are some ways of living straight out

of the Great Depression that can be put to

use today.

• Use the milkman. Although it may seem

like the milkman is extinct, milk and

other dairy products can still be deliv-

ered straight to a person's home from

a local dairy or farm. Adding reusable

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Melatonin and Anti-Aging

Melatonin is a supplement widely used to combat jet lag and

alleviate short-term bouts of insomnia. There is also evidence

that melatonin as a regular dietary supplement could have

antioxidant effects and help slow down the aging process.

immune system, which can promote better overall health,

including fending off certain diseases of old age. These include

cancers and even dementias. Clinical trials have shown that

melatonin can diminish the effects of hormones that trigger

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland of the body.

Due to its light-transducing ability, the pineal gland is some-

times called the "third eye." Light absorbed through the retina

is relayed to the brain and thusly the pineal gland. The onset of

darkness triggers the pineal gland to release melatonin into the

bloodstream, which helps to induce sleep in individuals.

Younger people, especially children, produce a large amount of

melatonin, which is generally why babies can sleep so much.

This ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep deeply has benefits

for the growing body, allowing cells to rejuvenate and the body

to grow and heal. As individuals age, melatonin production

decreases. This can be why many older adults have difficulty

falling asleep or seem to need less sleep.

Study after study indicates that lack of sleep can lead to myr-

iad health problems, including mental health deficits, added

stress, heart disease, and others. Each of these conditions can

contribute to the aging process. It makes sense, then, that get-

ting frequent and restful sleep can help turn back the clock.

But that isn't the only benefit of melatonin, say experts.

According to "The Aging Clock: The Pineal Gland and Other

Pacemakers in the Progression of Aging and Carcinogenesis,"

by Walter Pierpaoli M.D., Ph.D., melatonin is the "Master Hor-

mone-Modulating Molecule." It is the regulator of almost all

hormones in the body in addition to regulating the circadian

cycles. Dr. Pierpaoli has found that "aging" is a degenerative

condition of the body, not just the passing of years. Resetting

the body's age clock can slow down the symptoms of aging.

When the pineal gland of an old animal is transplanted into a

young animal, studies show that the young animal slows down

and systems of the body function as if it were older. The reverse

also applies. Dr. Pierpaoli surmises that melatonin sends a mes-

sage of "youth" throughout the body, keeping the body healthy

and strong.

With this reasoning, melatonin may also help stimulate the

certain cancers, including breast cancer and prostate cancer.

According to "Melatonin and the aging brain," by Stephen

Bondy and Edward Sharman, "Melatonin has potential utility

both in slowing normal brain aging and in treatment of neu-

rodegenerative conditions. This is reinforced by the low cost of

melatonin and its very low toxic hazard. Research is still ongo-

ing into the many benefits of melatonin. While it is best not

to start any supplement program without first asking a doctor

(especially if a person is pregnant or has other medical condi-

tions), those who want to take melatonin should look for the

synthetic variety. These are made from plant material to mimic

melatonin produced in the body. Animal-based melatonin can

contain diseases and other pathogens.

A relatively small amount of melatonin is needed to produce

large effects. Consult with a specialist on the right amount to

take for desired results. �

Dr. Pierpaoli has found that aging is a degenerative condition of the body, not just the passing of years. Resetting the body's age clock can slow down the symptoms of aging.


ATHLETICS/GYMS

Athlon Fitness & Performance

The Leading Authority on Elite

Fitness & Sports Performance

805 Aerovista Pl., Suite 104San Luis Obispo(805) 546-6070AthlonElite.com

Avila Bay Athletic Club & Spa

6699 Bay Laurel PlaceAvila Beach (In the Avila Village)(805) 595-7600avilabayclub.com

Equilibrium Fitness For Women

3930 Broad StreetVons/Marigold CenterSan Luis Obispo(805) 541-1100EQCLUBS.com

Central Coast Gymnastics

21 Zaca lane, Suite 100San Luis Obispo(805) 549-8404iflipforCCG.com

AUDIOLOGY & HEARING INSTRUMENTS

Advanced Hearing

1495 Palm StreetSan Luis Obispo805-544-EARS (3277)SLOhearingaids.com

Karen Scott, AU.D.

Audiology & Hearing Aids

Next door to French Hospital

1985 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo(805) 541-1790

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

California Wellness Center

1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 204San Luis Obispo(805) 543-8688CWCSLO.com

Dr. Karen Krahl, D.C.

Synergy Health Group

Chiropractic & much more

3440 South Higuera, #100San Luis Obispo805-544-6846SynergyHealthGroup.com

Hardy Chiropractic

Dr. Trish Hardy D.C.604 E. Grand Ave.Arroyo Grande(805) 473-3800

Morro Bay Chiropractic & Bodywork

Restorative Chiropractic Care

Dr. Joyce M. Woodworth, D.C.580 Harbor StreetMorro Bay(805) 772-2088

Tullius Chiropractic

Dr. Steve Tullius, D.C.902 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach805-481-1566dr-t.net

DENTISTRY

Oak Park & Grand Dental Care

Family Dentistry

(805) 471-0744Dr. Jose Suayan1800 Grand Ave Ste GGrover Beach(805) 489-1810

Ryan Ross DDS

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Accepting New Patients

567 Marsh StreetSan Luis ObispoRyanrossdds.com(805) 541-5800

SLO Dental Practice

Disbel Mansilla DDSHealthy Teeth & Gums for Life

1551 Bishop, Bld D, Ste. 420slodentalpractice.com

DIAGNOSTIC LABS

San Luis Diagnostic Center

Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

1100 Monterey StreetSan Luis Obispo(805) 542-9700

GENERAL SERVICES

Hospice Partners of

the Central Coast

277S. Street, Suite RSan Luis Obispo(805) 782-8608

Hospice SLO

1304 Pacific StreetSan Luis Obispo(805) 434-1164hopsiceslo.org

Cottage Hospital

Outpatient Center

1035 Peach StreetSan Luis Obispo(805) 541-9113

MEDICAL CARE

Community Health Centers

of the Central Coast

chccc.org1551 Bishop Street #B 240San Luis Obispo

Urgent Care

Dr. Eric SorensonMedical Director783 Quintana Rd.Morro Bay(805)771-0108

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Grab Bars ‘R’ UsSafety Bars Installed in your Home

Mike McCrea(805) 602-8787

Mobility TherapyMedical Supply Store

191 Oak Park Blvd. #5Grover Beach805-489-9335mobilitytherapy.com

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

Central Coast Pathology

San Luis Obispo 3271 South Higuera St.#102 805-540-5140Pismo Beach Pismo Beach Medical Campus 911 Oak Park Blvd. #103 805-489-3650Morro Bay 285 Marina Street 805-772-6415Los Osos 2121 10th Street 805-528-9505ccpathology.com

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

American Heart Association

PO Box 1071San Luis Obispo, CA 93406805-963-8862 Fax: 805-963-8866americanheart.org

Alzheimer”s Association

California Central Coast Chapter

3480 South Higuera Street Suite 120San Luis Obispo(805) 547-3830

Central Coast Commission

for Senior Citizens

528 South BroadwaySanta Maria(805) 925-9554

Senior Nutrition Program

2180 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo(805) 541-3312

Transitions

Mental Health Association

PO Box 15408San Luis Obispo

(805) [email protected] or t-mha.org

NUTRITION & FITNESS EDUCATION

Dr. Susan Swadener, PhD, RD

2280 Sunset Drive Suite B-3Los Osos(805) 267-9816

Healthy Lifestyles

1336 Pomona Ave Ste AGrover Beach(805) 481-8151healthylifestylesslo.com

SLO Wellness Center

Rex Stevens, Molly Stevens & Sandy Sachs1428 Phillips Lane, Suite 300San Luis Obispo(805) 543-8688cwcslo.com

PHARMACY

Kohana

Achieving Balance Through Pharmacy

& Regenerative Medicine

181 Tank Farm Road #120Across from Kennedy FitnessSan Luis Obispo(805) 542-0864Kohanarx.com

Los Osos Rexall

989 Los Osos Valley RdLos Osos(805) 528-1017

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Spirit Winds Physical Therapy

Michele S. Jang, PT/Owner1422 Monterey Street at CaliforniaSan Luis Obispo(805) 543-5100

PILATES

Five Seasons Pilates

1236 Los Osos Valley Road, Ste. Lbehind Starbucks and Edward Jones

Los Osos(805) 528-4572fiveseasonspilates.com

PSYCHIATRY

Allen Doran, M.D.

Certified Adult Psychiatrist

1411 Marsh Street Suite 108San Luis Obispo(805) 471-0755

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Active Link Lifestyles

Safety programs to enhance your lifestyle

and independence. Call Mark & Danielle.

(805) 929-6062 & toll free (866) 407-6062activelinklifestyles.com

Wilshire Community Services

(805) 547-7025

RADIOLOGY

Radiology Associates: Templeton

1310 Las Tablas Road, #103Templeton: 434-0829 also-

MRI of San Luis Obispo

1064 Murray Ave.San Luis Obispo805-543-5674

Radiology Associates: Pismo Beach

921 Oak Park Blvd., Ste 102Pismo Beach805-779-7900

Digital Media Imaging—DMI

522 East Plaza Drive,Santa Maria: 928- 3673

SENIOR LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING & DEMENTIA CARE

Casa de Flores Senior Residence

1405 Teresa DriveMorro Bay, CA 93442(805) 772-7372http://www.casadeflores.com

Central Coast Home Health

253 Granada, Suite DSan Luis Obispo(805) 543-2224

Central Coast

Senior Placement Services

Mike Suddarth(805) 540-4312ccplacement.com

Elder Placement Professionals, Inc.

A FREE Referral Service for Elder Care

3940-7 Broad St. #196San Luis Obispo(805) 546-8777Nicole Pazdan, CSAelderplacementprofressionals.com

Comfort Keepers

A Free Placement Service

Serving all of SLO County

805-762-4797comfortkeepers.com

Garden House

A Loving Care Facility for those with

Alzheimers and Dementia

480 Main Street, Morro Bay(805) 772-7181

Home Instead Senior Care

Morris and Smith, Inc.330 James Way # 150Pismo Beach(805) 773-3744(866) 772-3601homeinstead.com

ResCare HomeCare

Home Care-Giver Services

Professionally Managed

Live-In Hourly Care

(805) 781-8156ResCareHomeCare.com

Senior Living Consultants, LLC

A FREE Referral & Placement Agency

Serving seniors & their families since 1997

Charmine Petersen, CSA3165 S. Broad Street, Suite #114San Luis Obispo(805) 545-5901seniorlivingconsultants.com

The Villages of SLO

55 Broad StreetSan Luis Obispo CA 93405(805) 543-2300 ext. 16villagesofslo.com

Quality Placement For Seniors

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Finding Quality Senior Living That Meets

Your Needs.

JoAnna Riddell, Placement Specialist(805) 995-1584 & (805) 235-4211

WEIGHT LOSS

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Urgent Care

Dr. Eric SorensonMedical Director783 Quintana Rd.Morro Bay(805)771-0108

WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE & SERVICES

Advanced OB/GYN

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milk bottles reduces the reliance on

disposable containers, while buying

local cuts down on the fuel costs nec-

essary to transport products.

• Pass down clothing. Clothing that is

gently worn can be passed down to

children or even donated.

* Walk.During the Depression, cars

were a luxury many people could not

afford. Walking or taking a bus or

train were some popular modes of

transportation, and such options are

still available today.

• Use cloth diapers and linens. Reusable

items, like cloth diapers, handker-

chiefs and linens, are more environ-

mentally responsible.

• Get outdoors. Instead of relying on tel-

evision, which had yet to be invented

during the Depression, children and

adults went outdoors to socialize and

have fun.

• Open the windows. Instead of relying

heavily on air conditioning, try open-

ing the windows on nice days and let

some fresh air in.

• Use clothes lines. Clothes dryers use

about 10 to 15 percent of domestic

energy in the U.S. A clothesline can

help reduce electric bills and energy

consumption.

• Get into gardening. If you can grow

what you eat, that reduces the depend-

ence on commercially produced and

harvested crops.

Many elements of the Green movement

are similar to those employed during the

Depression, when survival mandated

people reuse and recycle items. �

Seniors know how to get out and play!



actors, this movie had a real chance to shine.Inspirational films are challenging to review. The movie is

inspirational for a reason; it’s telling a story of someone mak-ing the best out of a bad situation. Dolphin Tale tells the truestory of Winter, a dolphin who, due to a crab trap getting tan-gled around her, loses her tail. It also follows the dedicated(and a bit made up) group of people who help her to survivedespite her handicap. I cried through my 3D glasses.

Director Charles Martin Smith, best known for his roles inThe Untouchables and Never Cry Wolf, takes a heartfelt story andpresents it perfumed. The movie’s lead is a young actor namedNathan Gamble, who plays Sawyer Nelson. Gamble is sur-rounded by gargantuan talent, which you usually don’t find inmovies of this type. Ashley Judd plays Lorraine Nelson,Sawyer’s mom, and Morgan Freeman (working alongside ofJudd for the third time) plays Dr. McCarthy, a VA doctortasked with trying to create a working prosthetic to replaceWinter’s tail. Harry Connick Jr. is Clay Haskett, who runs theClearwater Marine Aquarium and is the best dad in the world.Judd provides an endearing charm as Lorraine, and her enthu-siasm shines through. There couldn’t have been anyone betterto play Dr. McCarthy than the boundless Morgan Freeman.Freeman gives credence to Dr. McCarthy and his dedication tocreating a new tail for Winter. Cozi Zuehlsdorf makes her act-ing debut as Hazel Haskett, Sawyer’s best friend. Along with

Sawyer, the two of them work together to make magic emerge.Not to be overlooked, Winter the Dolphin plays herself and isa sensation to observe.

This is a perfect family movie and I couldn’t recommend itenough. The message was positive and although there weresome heavy topics addressed, it was never sappy or preachy. Itdid a prodigious chore by bringing up real issues includingself-image, pride, acceptance of those who are different andimportance of family. Dolphin Tale will be forever in my DVDcollection and I have bookmarked the Winter web cam towatch every day at www.seewinter.com.

On to the feast. One of my dearest friends, who is single-handedly saving the coral reefs and is a brilliant marine biolo-gist, joined me for Dinner and a Movie. Ironically, we bothhave an adoration of fresh seafood. We always attempt sustain-able practices and say a prayer to Titan before when inhale halfthe sea, so we figure, it’s all good. Luna Red’s executive chefShaun has created a menu that is genuine and ethically respon-sible by taking advantage of the fresh coastal bounty andweekly farmers’ market’s selections. After our upliftingDolphin Tale, we were eager to try out the late night menu.Luna Red was born out of a desire to turn an empty space intoa gathering spot full of life and filled with the enticing scentsof vogue, yet traditional cuisine. The core staff brings years ofprofessional hosting experience and together the team servesand nurtures their guests. We ordered a bottle of Justin 2008Isosceles and sucked down a dozen Kumamoto oysters. Thesauces with the oyster rang divine. Shaved ice sprinkled withred peppers made the taste of the ocean sing, as did themignonette sauce.

We moved on to the scattered sashimi with assorted wildfish (we asked and it was local halibut and tuna) with a citrussoy sauce plated on kimchee with pickled ginger to clean thepalate between bites. I was falling in love with the wild tunatartare with its dab of Dijon mustard sauce, flavorful microgreens, and soft avocado with bits of mandarin oranges. Thisdish defied excellence. Our next course was the red pepper crabcakes, which were three little cakes all bursting with a spicyavocado sauce and grilled corn salsa. A Spanish guitar beingplayed expertly in the corner only heightened this experience.

Our last dish was a landlubber’s dream. The duck confitcrepes consisted of a thin, light, delicate pancake wrappedaround delectable duck that is reduced in olive oil and servedwith hoisin sauce that was a sweet, spicy reddish-brown saucemade from soya beans, sugar, vinegar and garlic. It is decorat-ed with scallions and crispy duck cracklins (which is the skindeep fried). This dish defied our expectations and seized ourtaste buds. We were two contented dolphins that strolled withthe land living.

Luna Red is located at 1009 Monterey St. in San LuisObispo, or call them at (805) 540-5243. They are open forlunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Dinner is Sunday through Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Teri Bayus can be reached at [email protected] or follow herCulinary Tourism at www.teri-culinarytourism.blogspot.com.Subscribe to get the videos and reviews sent to you weekly.

Luna Red and Dolphin TailBy Teri Bayus

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Those whom are my friends (and see me onFacebook) know that I have adoration for dol-phins. My leading picture is a 1,500-pound

dolphin named Maui being trained by yours truly (orthat is what he wanted me to believe). I was fortunateand sneaky enough to get into a dolphin training pro-gram while on the island of Kona. It was the best weekof my life. I spent days in the tanks with the dolphinslearning to train them and do husbandry items (blowhole samples are groovy). I learned that to get respectfrom a dolphin, you had to be the most exciting personin their site. I danced, laughed and played with thesewonderful beasts and they treated me like a friend. Atnight, I would come out on my balcony that hung overthe pod swimming below and the dolphins called to me.I could barley describe what it was like to be this inti-mate with these marvelous creatures, that I can nowargue are smarter than humans. I took the training tech-nique and promptly retrained my family and dogs whenI got home. It worked.

Presently, my favorite guy in the world is MorganFreeman, so I was ecstatic to see the movie Dolphin Tale,which is about a dolphin named Winter starring MorganFreeman, Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr. and KrisKristofferson. With this many Academy Award winning


coast newscommunity74th Annual Arroyo Grande

Valley Harvest FestivalPhotos by Charlotte Rushton


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To see a complete list of all winners visitwww.agharvestfestival.com.

CANNING- JAMS & JELLIES1. Rosemary Krug, Solvang, California - HuasnaValley Elderberry Jam2. Pam Milligan, Arroyo Grande, California - YumYum Jam3. Norman & Hilary Henderson, Grover Beach,California - Apple Raspberry Jam

HONEY CONTEST1. Olive “U” Honey Peggy & Bud Chase Cholame,California “Buckwheat Honey”2. David’s Blue Ribbon Honey David L MaislenArroyo Grande, California “Grapefruit FlavoredCreamed Honey3. California Bee Company Jeremy Rose Pure, SanLuis Obispo, California “Pure Honey”

CENTRAL COAST CAKE CLASSIC FEATUR-ING THE COFFEE CAKE1. Sandi Ferrio, Arroyo Grande, California - BrownSugar Cinnamon Coffee Cake2. Arroyo Grande Care Care Center, Arroyo GrandeCalifornia “Sunshine Cooking class” - GreatGrandmas’ Avila Apple Spice Cake3. Courtney Clark, Arroyo Grande, California -Pumpkin Streausel Coffee Cake

APPLE PIE1. Annette Fesler, Arroyo Grande, California -Granny’s Apple Pie2. Jeralee & KJ Prince, Arroyo Grande, California -Crumbly Apple Pie3. Jessie Gade, Los Osos, California - Apple Pie

ICE CREAM1. Katie Howell, Arroyo Grande , California -Andes Mountains Ice Cream2. Hitashi Yamada, Arroyo Grande, California -Avocado Ice Cream3. Molly McDonnel, Pismo Beach, California -Sweet Carmel Corn Ice Cream

PUMPKIN BREAD1. Patty Popovich, Arroyo Grande, California -Family Fall Pumpkin Bread2. Matthew Holland, Oceano, California -Pumpkin Bread3. Sandi Ferrio, Arroyo Grande, California -Pumpkin Apple Bread

ZUCCHINI BREAD1. Farm Fesh Zucchini Bread - Ethan Phillips,Arroyo Grande, California2, Very Yummy Zucchini Bread - Pam Milligan,Arroyo Grande, California3. Cherry Zucchini Bread - Jeralee Prince, ArroyoGrande, California

AUTUMN PIE REVIEW1. Darya Crockett, Santa Maria, California-Blueberry Pie2. Lorna Erickson, Arroyo Grande, California-French Peach Pie with Almond Crust3. Hitoshi Yamada, Arroyo Grande, California -Double Crust Lemon Pie

HARVEST GONE WILD1. Luscious Pumpkin Cheesecake - MelaniePopovich, Arroyo Grande, California2. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats - SusanBarajas, San Luis Obispo, California3. Cinnamon Rolls with Pecans & Raisins - BredaDoherty- Louie, Arroyo Grande, CaliforniaCanning - Fruits & Veggies1. Janet Knollenberg, Arroyo Grande, California -Pickled Veggies2. Kayla King, Arroyo Grande, California -Kumquat Preserves3. Judy Riekki, Arroyo Grande, California -Sweet Pickled Beets

HOMEGROWN FRUIT, VEGETABLECOMPETITIONLargest – Wendy SutterMost Unusual – Wendy SutterUgliest - Wendy SutterMost Beautiful - Benjamin CottonHomegrown Flower CompetitionLargest – Janet KnollenbergMost Unusual - Vivian KrugMost Fragrant – Breda Doherty-LouieMost Beautiful – Vivian Krug

PIE EATINGChampionship’s Final Round1. Garrett Ferretti2. Andy Katz3. Sage Lysobey

CHILI CONTEST RESULTSHottest1. Big Jeff’s All Beef Texas Chili (Jeff Allen)2. Dad’s Favorite Chili (Eirin and Robert Rea)3. Not My Mother’s Chili Recipe (Neil Silvers)4. Doc Burnstein’s Chocolate Chili Ice Cream(Greg Steinberger)5. Perrin’s 3 Bean Chili (Doug, Robyn, andChelsea Perrin)6. Sunshine Chili (Renee Silvers)

Best Tasting1. Big Jeff’s All Beef Texas Chili (Jeff Allen)2. Perrin’s 3 Bean Chili (Doug, Robyn, and

Chelsea Perrin)3. Dad’s Favorite Chili (Eirin and Robert Rea)4. Not My Mother’s Chili Recipe (Neil Silvers)5. Sunshine Chili (Renee Silvers)6. Doc Burnstein’s Chocolate Chili Ice Cream(Greg Steinberger)

Most Original1. Doc Burnstein’s Chocolate Chili Ice Cream(Greg Steinberger)2. Sunshine Chili (Renee Silvers)3. Big Jeff’s All Beef Texas Chili (Jeff Allen)4. Dad’s Favorite Chili (Eirin and Robert Rea)5. Not My Mother’s Chili Recipe (Neil Silvers)6. Perrin’s 3 Bean Chili (Doug, Robyn, andChelsea Perrin)

Best OverallDad’s Favorite Chili (Eirin and Robert Rea)

SCARECROW WINNERSCelebrating the Theme1. Mission Community Bank2. City of Arroyo Grande

Scary1. Century 21

Charming1. Arroyo Grande Care Center2. Heritage Oaks Bank – Hello Kitty

Clever and Original1. RaboBank Oak Park

Business Themed1. Intuitive Touch2. Dr. Bishop

Friends and Family award1. RaboBank Grande Ave.2. EC Loomis

Most Realistic1.Wyndham Residence – Fruit Stand

WesternDoug LeSage

VictorianFirst Place - Anne McCrackenSecond Place - Vivian KrugThird Place - Barbara LeSage

Victorian YouthDanica Leonard

Old Time YouthKimi White,Nichole Calderon

Old TimeBarbara MainLinda Kime

Special Mention“Betsy Ross” Katherine Evans

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Many businesses are cutting costs tocompensate for declining revenues.Some have chosen a path pioneeredby David Packard.

In 1970, when the economystumbled and Hewlett-Packardfaced layoffs, Packard proposed– and the company embraced – anovel alternative. Rather than lay-off 10% of the workforce, the entirecompany took a 10% work schedulecut, working just nine days every twoweeks. As Packard explained in The HPWay, “The net result of this program was that effec-tively all shared the burden of the recession, goodpeople were not released into a very tough job market,and we had our highly qualified workforce in placewhen business improved.” Packard hastened to pointout that this solution only applied to what was clearly

a schedule that is personally convenient yet fair to oth-ers.”

Packard saw that the future of industry was a future oflearning, and he designed his organization to attractpeople who shared his and Hewlett’s devotion to life-long education. One illustrative invention was theHonors Cooperative Program: “The program made itpossible for us to hire top-level young graduates fromaround the country with the promise that if they cameto work for us and we thought it appropriate, theycould attend graduate school while on full HP salary.Originally, the company paid part of their tuition aswell, and more recently has paid all of their tuition.More than four hundred HP engineers have obtainedmasters or doctorate degrees through this program. Ithas enabled us to hire the top engineering graduatesfrom universities all across the country for a numberof years – an important factor in the ultimate successof our company.”

When we think of today’s economic troubles as“unprecedented,” we give ourselves an easy excuse forrefusing to learn from the past. I’d advise every man-ager and entrepreneur in America to turn off their tel-evisions and set aside their newspapers for a couple ofhours to read The HP Way, which holds many of theanswers they seek.

Kinko’s founder and philanthropist Paul Orfalea is theauthor of Two Billion Dollars In Nickels: Reflectionson the Entrepreneurial Life (available fromAmazon.com). Dean Zatkowsky’s latest book, EPluribus Kinko’s: A Story of Business, Democracy,and Freaky Smart People, is also available atAmazon.com. ❖

a temporary situation; the company couldnot guarantee full employment under

all scenarios.

David Packard and Bill Hewlett’sapproach to managementbequeathed many gifts to today’smanagers and their teams.“Management by Objective”, for

example, defined meritocracy inthe workplace, empowering indi-

viduals to be creative problem-solvers. Not only does the process create

an organic and self-sustaining kind of team-work, but also prevents “diworsification,” keepingcompanies focused on what they do best and what fitstheir core competencies.

Likewise, “Management by Walking Around”improves communication, improves quality, improvesteamwork, and improves profits. Hewlett andPackard’s visible presence and easy availability (theyinsisted on a company-wide open-door policy, believ-ing that interruptions were a small price to pay for theadvantages of open and frank communication with thetalented people they hired) earned them deep credibil-ity with their co-workers. A fellow working a drillpress on the outskirts of the factory knew that theCEO and President of the company understood whathe did and appreciated his contribution.

Flextime was another fascinating – and revolutionary– innovation of “The HP Way.” As Packard explained,“To my mind, flextime is the essence of respect forand trust in people. It says that we both appreciate thatour people have busy personal lives and that we trustthem to devise, with their supervisor and work group,

Minding BusinessWhat Would David Packard Do?

By Paul Orfalea with Dean Zatkowsky

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Jamie Magon grew up in Agoura Hills, the daughter oftwo energetic and enterprising entrepreneurs. Early onshe knew she wanted to follow in her parents’ footstepsand at Cal Poly she majored in BusinessAdministration with a concentration in marketing. As astudent, Magon loved living in SLO, but like many CalPoly graduates, she found she had to leave the “SLOLife” for the job. So, back home once again in AgouraHills, she worked in the family businesses, first as afood broker and then in promotions.

In 2006, Magon made her way back to SLO and to herboyfriend (now husband) Kevin, only this time shebrought the job with her. As it turned out, the familybusiness was semi-portable and Magon moved

P r o m o t i o n a lConcepts to SanLuis Obispo.Celebrating fiveyears in SLO thisfall, the companyhas become one ofthe leading providersof promotionaladvertising productson the Central Coast,with a client list thatis 95% local.

Like most LSLOgraduates, Magon isnot content with themore than full-timejob of running a suc-cessful business. Inher spare time, sheserves as presidentof the Young

Professionals Networking Group (YPNG.org) and hasbeen a driving force behind the growth of this fledglingnon-profit from a small group of friends gettingtogether for ski trips and wine-tastings in 2006, to amembership of over 1,000 dynamic and involvedyoung professionals today. In addition, PromotionalConcepts is a member of the Economic VitalityCorporation’s Go Business! Cluster for Knowledge andInnovation and Magon also serves on several of theEVC action teams.

So what does all this have to do with Leadership SLO?“During my year in LSLO, I learned so much about mycommunity,” Magon says. “After four years at Cal PolyI thought I knew SLO, but during my year in

Leadership, Ibecame so muchmore passionateabout where we liveand about keeping itthe special place weall love.”

Running a smallbusiness, volunteer-ing with the EVCand building adynamic communityof young profession-

als through YPNG doesn’t leave Magon a lot of freetime. She is often asked to serve on non-profit commit-tees and boards and finds it difficult to say no. Butnever fear, “I can’t be a ‘young’ professional forever!”she says. “And there’s no way I’ll ever be done volun-teering my time in our community.”

In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of LeadershipSLO, the leadership alumni wishes to celebrate ourmany graduates and highlight the impact of this significant program told through stories of triumph,teamwork, and compassion for our community.Applications for Leadership Class XXI are acceptednow through October 4. Find out more atwww.LeadershipSLO.org. ❖

Celebrating Leadership: Class XVIII

“After four years at Cal Poly I thought Iknew SLO, but during my year inLeadership, I became so much more pas-sionate about where we live and aboutkeeping it the special place we all love.”

— Jamie Magon, LSLO Class XVIII

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San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce mem-ber, Digital Foundation, celebrated their newlocation at 712 Fiero Lane, with a ribbon ceremo-ny on Sept. 16. Digital Foundation functions as anIT department for hire, providing a team of expe-rienced professionals to keep networks runningsmoothly. Their model is to be the client’s techni-cal liaison and the main contact for any technicalneed. For more information, visit their website:www.digitalfoundation.net

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The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce alsowelcomed Music Motive as a new member witha special ribbon ceremony on Sept. 14. They pro-vide music instruction through private lessons,workshops and performance groups. Establishedin 1988 at the Drum Circuit drum shop, MusicMotive adds the SLO location to their shops inPaso Robles and Nipomo. Students can have funwhile improving technique, developing readingskills, and learning a variety of styles. Each studiois equipped with two drum sets and multi-mediasound systems with wide screen monitors. Formore information, visit their website atwww.musicmotive.com

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MD2 Communities Inc.’s Principal ScottDinovitz cut the ribbon with San Luis ObispoChamber Executive Director Ermina Karim at theground breaking ceremony for Serra Meadows.The new 177 residential development is beingconstructed off Prado Road in San Luis Obispo.Joining Dinovitz and Karim were MD2Communities management and Chamber boardmembers.

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Talley Vineyards is celebrating 25 years ofviniculture. On October 13, TalleyVineyards will release the 2008 ManoTinta. All wine-tasting will be complimenta-ry that day and feature a selection of winesfrom its 25-year history. The original TallyFarms were started by Oliver Talley in1948, growing only vegetables. Oliver’sson, Don, planted the first Talley vines in1982. “I have to hand it to my Dad’s persist-ence,” said Brian Talley, president ofTalley Vineyards the company’s third gen-eration. “I think he knew that we could growsome of the best grapes in California —hejust wasn’t sure which varieties. Over time,

with careful experimentation, he learned that thecool, coastal influence of the Arroyo GrandeValley could produce world-class chardonnay andpinot noir. So that became our focus.”

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Pacific Eye announced the board certification ofoptometrist, Rupert C. Chowins, O.D. Chowinswas one of less than 2 percent of optometristsnationwide to attain ABO Board Certification. “Iwanted to be in the first group to pass the Boardexam to show my commitment to the best possi-ble patient care. The process took 16 months, butit was worth it,” he said. The inaugural BoardCertification Examination was given in June 2011by the American Board of Optometry (ABO).Dr. Chowins is Pacific Eye’s Director ofOptometric Services and has been practicingOptometry for 24 years.

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Two local business owners have partnered to cre-ate the Heart of Weight loss program. LaureenWallravin of Relished Food Holistic Nutritionand Shantel Beckers of The Luminous Spiritdesigned the program to focuses on the emotionalcomponents of eating habits and help participantstransition to a local, sustainable diet of whole foods.“As a Nutritional Therapist my goal is to help youachieve permanent positive lifestyle changes thatcultivate optimal whole body wellness.” Wallravinsaid. Beckers added, “My role is to empower you totake charge of your life, health and happiness.”Contact them at 242-3677 or 305-5197.

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Central Coast law firm Andre, Morris & Butteryhas announced the conclusion of concluded itsthird recent wine industry transaction, worth morethan $100 million in sale contracts. Andre, Morris& Buttery principal Michael Morris, representedSonoma Valley winery Overlook Vineyards inthe recent sale of Landmark Winery. Landmarkis located in Kenwood, Ca. in the heart of SonomaCounty wine country. “Winery deals are some ofthe most complicated business transactionsunfolding today,” Morris said, adding “More andmore wine operations are reaching maturity andtheir owners are seeking sale opportunities.”Recently, the firm also represented the seller oflocal Central Coast winery Domaine Alfred.

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The SLO Chamber of Commerce has partneredwith the City of San Luis Obispo to launch a newwebsite, openforbusinessinslo.com. The site isintended to assist business people who are inter-ested in starting, expanding or relocating theirbusiness to San Luis Obispo. It offers a plethoraof content, data and local resource informationWhich, according to the Chamber, “significantlyenhances the user experience for business peo-ple that are evaluating whether San Luis Obispois well-suited for their business and for those whoare seeking the resources to be successful”. “Wewant to encourage a healthy and growing localbusiness community and show other businesseshow they can thrive here.” explained ErminaKarim, President/CEO of the SLO Chamber.

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Dr. Daniel Bronstein of Grover Beach is joiningother chriopractic doctors to highlight ways to stay“logged-in” without pain. This year’s NationalChiropractic Health Month’s “Get TechnoHealthy”theme focuses on how the public can remainhealthy while still toting the gadgets they love orworking long hours in front of a computer.Bronstein points to excessive use of mobiledevices and incorrect posture while sitting in frontof a computer as causes of neck, back, wrist andeven thumb pain. “People will be delighted tolearn that they can enjoy technology withoutexperiencing pain,” he said. “Our bodies aremade to move—not to maintain the samestooped-over posture for long periods of time or torepeat the same motions endlessly. The goodnews is that there are things we can do to preventpain and injury.” For more information log ontowww.facebook.com/danielbronsteindc.

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Catholic Healthcare West Hospitals of theCentral Coast are hosting the inaugural FlyingSamaritans Memorial Golf Tournament, sched-uled for Oct. 17. The event will start at 9 a.m. atCypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande.CHW Hospitals of the Central Coast includeArroyo Grande Community Hospital, FrenchHospital Medical Center, and Marian MedicalCenter. The Flying Samaritans is a volunteerorganization which operates free medical clinicsin Baja California, Mexico. The golf tournamenthonors physicians and staff who were killed in anairplane accident last year. Registration is due byOctober 3. For more information, call 543-7404.

——Send your biz briefs for consideration [email protected].

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Only HumanHappiest Place to Work

By Betsey Nash

OK, so we know that San Luis Obispo is thehappiest place to live in the U.S., but is it thehappiest place to work? We have talked aboutwhy people work and how to retain youremployees, but are they happy? I posed thequestion to 20 people, chosen randomly, whowork at 15 different companies.

Most said they were happy, and most had thesame reason: “I am happy to have a job at all.”But when I dialed down a bit deeper, likeMaslow, eliminating the basic survival issues,the reasons they were happy varied.

Benefits were the top choice. Health insurancehas been tied to our employment for so longnow that it is expected to be part of the compen-sation plan for any company of a certain size.But that does not mean it is taken for granted.Most employees are well aware of the annualdouble-digit rise in premiums over the last sev-eral years, so they appreciate those employerswho have chosen to retain the insurance. Manyemployers have eliminated their contributiontoward the premium for dependents, but not oneperson I interviewed complained about that.

Cable TV provider Comcast was cited as one ofthe happiest places to work in a recent surveyconducted by CareerBliss. No surprise to me:The employees get free cable. That’s at least$150 a month right there, plus they don’t haveto review all those ads to see if the HD receivercosts extra. Comcast employees also get freefinancial planning services, tuition reimburse-ment, commuter benefits, legal benefits, adop-tion benefits, long-term care insurance and petinsurance. Pet insurance!

My survey respondents cited work-life balanceas the next element of work that determinedtheir level of happiness. They called it differentthings, depending on their age, but for the mostpart, it was about the employer offering themthe flexibility they need to drop their kids off atpre-school before work, not hassling them ifthey need to leave early or come in late on occa-sion, and not requiring a ton of overtime. To theears of a Baby-Boomer, that might sound like

anarchy, but I get it. Some of our workers havekids and parents who need their attention. Thetrick for an HR pro or business owner is to finda way to make it flexible and fair.

Other workplace elements that contribute to anemployee’s happiness in my survey includebeing allowed to listen to music, good parking,long lunch hours, monthly pot lucks, havingsupervisors who treat them with respect, lack ofdrama, and being challenged with assignmentsthat let them learn new things.

For the national survey, the next most importantwas career advancement, a regular in the top 5for decades. But I was surprised it was stillthere, expecting it to have been replaced with “Iam happy to have a job at all.”

Betsey Nash, SPHR, has been a humanresources professional for 25 years, and wouldlove to hear what makes you or your employeeshappy at work. She can be reached [email protected]. ❖


coast newssportsLofty Goals for Eagle Harriers

By Jack Beardwood

With five all-leagueathletes returning,the Arroyo Grande

boys and girls cross countryteams are looking to reclaimtheir league championships andmove on to the state meet.

“The girls team is loadedwith talent and energized withfour seniors ready and willing tolead their team to success,” saidhead coach Sean Ricketts.

Team captains HannahStevens and Emily Johnstonwere members of Pac-7 champi-onship teams in 2008 and2009. They were both all-league in 2010.

“Hannah Stevens is runninglike a fine-tuned machine rightnow,” he said. “All of her work-

outs have been in control andshe is hitting her splits like arobot. She has faced endlessinjuries and illness in her lasttwo cross country and track sea-sons, but is ready to steal theshow her senior year.”

She missed by one secondfrom tying Karlee Owens’school record for the Eagles’annual two-mile time trial.

Ricketts called Johnston a“warrior” when it comes totraining. “She was runner-up atthe Pac-7 finals last year and ishungry for a team and individ-ual league championship. She isa feisty runner and is cominginto the season with a solidsummer of training, whichincluded a trip to a running Arroyo Grande’s boys’ team is ready to chase down a league title and a trip to the state meet.


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camp in Big Bear for a week. She is the backbone ofour team and brings enthusiasm and dedication tothe rest of the girls.”

Senior Natalie Hagler, who is also a captain, wasdescribed by Ricketts as a “beast” when it comes totraining and racing. “She is very insightful andshowers her teammates – boys and girls – with pos-itive comments.”

Newcomer Jessica Morosoli is also a senior and she

experienced success in the 800 meters during trackseason. She took second place at the league finals andqualified for CIF. “She has already shown greatprogress throughout the summer,” he said. “Jessicabrings a relentless, competitive nature to the teamand looks to be a key scorer for the team.”

Also in the lineup is “stud freshman” ElizabethHeyde. Just weeks after receiving a sprained ankle inclub soccer, she opened her season by winning the

Lompoc Invitational varsity racein 19 minutes, 19 seconds.“Elizabeth’s competitive natureand raw talent mixed with anexperienced girls squad showsgreat promise for her freshmanseason.”

Ricketts said that KylieHerlihy, who earned a letter lastyear as a sophomore, and firstyear varsity member SamanthaHernandez also will play impor-tant roles.

The boys team also looks to bea force to be reckoned with. Allof last year’s team that set aschool record at Mt. San AntonioCollege is back. That makesthem the best team in schoolhistory, said Ricketts. “Thissquad returns loaded with talentand hungry for success. Theserunners are a close-knit groupwho enjoy each other’s companyon and off the course. There is noclear cut team captain becausethe whole squad counts as onecaptain and holds each otheraccountable.”

The team is led by senior Josh Davis andjunior Trevor Cowan. “Josh is ready to piecetogether a stellar senior year based upon histhree previous years of varsity and CIF expe-rience.” He was a member of league champi-onship teams in 2008 and 2009. Last seasonthe Eagles took second place behind San LuisObispo.

Ricketts said that Cowan had a stellarsophomore season and a consistent summerof training. He took fifth place at leaguefinals last season. “Trevor brings a cool, calmand collective spirit to the team and is readyto compete and get the job done.”

The coach said that junior Jonathon“Punisher” Corley is coming off a successfultrack season in which he improved his 1600meter time from 4:41 to 4:29. “He is knownfor punishing his competitors in the thirdpart of the race. He is motivated and ready topunish.”

Another top scorer will be Blair Libby. Heturned in personal bests of 4:44 in the 1600meters and 10:15 in the 3200 in the trackseason last spring.

Ricketts said that Blake Maule, AKABlack Mamba, is “storming into the seasonwith a wave of confidence from a strong fin-ish in the recent track season and a consistentsummer of training.” He will also play a role

in whether AG meets its goals this season.Junior Nate “Rocky” Mash was last year’s Iron

Eagle award winner. Ricketts said he “brings a will-ingness to race with no limits. He lays a strong foun-dation for the team and brings a heart of steal.”

Senior David Avila and sophomores John Nicholsand John Miles are also in the picture on a team thatis blessed with depth, said Ricketts.

Four seniors are anchoring this year’s girls’ team.

Arroyo Grande’s boys’ team is ready to chase down aleague title and a trip to the state meet. Photo by MarkSmith.

Kylie Herlihy earned a letter last season as a soph-omore. Photo by Mark Smith.

Volume 8 • Issue 15 • September 29 – October 5, 2011

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