December 3rd, 2009
Money Master Bob Wacker
Big news in the Big Apple: money master Bob Wacker of R.E. Wacker Associates was one of only six financial planners chosen by the Wall Street Journal to convene in New York for a panel interview on the economy. Story in today’s WSJ … It was a packed house at PG&E’s press conference announcing Diablo Canyon’s relicensing plans, with attendees including California Superintendent of Public Education Jack O’Connell, County assessor Tom Bordonaro, County Superintendent of Schools Julian Crocker, San Luis Coastal’s superintendent Ed Valentine and board member John Spatafore and other business and community leaders … Besides great food, diners at Chow near the Fremont Theater will enjoy an elegant interior. Cabinetry and the dramatic Shoji screen framing the Tatami Room were designed and built by local contractor Bob McDonald, working with John Colgan and crew to create the pieces … After eleven years at South County Realty, 37-year veteran real estate pro Loal Lorenzen has moved to Allen Real Estate Investments … Get well wishes to computer guru Geoff Lillich of Sentinel Network Systems, recovering in Southern California following heart surgery. Geoff’s whiz kid colleague Nic Orrben is keeping systems humming.
December 3rd, 2009
Avila's Brooke Larson - A finalist in GAP's 2009 Casting Call
Fire up the computer: Avila resident Brooke Larson has made it to the final five of GAP’s 2009 Casting Call competition and needs our online support to win. Voting begins Dec. 7 and ends Dec. 21. Cast your vote. This hot tip comes from proud Grandpa Jim Witt of Idler’s. Show biz must run in the family – Jim and his band, Unfinished Business, are the cover story in this month’s SLO Journal Plus … Cuesta College hosts the ConocoPhillips Women’s Basketball Tournament starting tonight and ending Saturday. Great hoops action and a chance for fans to free throw for free gas. Go Cougars … It’s 50th birthday time at Sierra Vista this Sunday and the party is on for anyone born there. Come on by and enjoy festivities from 1-3 p.m. in the hospital’s auditorium … Car Free SLO is a new program that promotes visiting our county and covering it all – without a car. Car Free makes it easy … Revving up for the holidays: Studios on the Park in Paso Robles is showcasing a new installation – a Christmas tree made of salvaged barbed wire, mufflers and motorcycle parts. The piece, created by artist Cain Lopez, a Shandon High graduate, pays tribute to Studios on the Park’s building at 1130 Pine Street, home to a Hudson/Packard dealership in the 40’s and 50’s and then an auto parts store for over 40 years … Cal Poly is fresh with holiday gifts. Check out poinsettias (traditional colors, marbled, painted and…yep, glittered). Student-made cheeses are available for order through Dec. 12. . And Cal Poly Eggnog is back by popular demand after a 20-year hiatus. Listen to grocer John Spencer talk nog on KVEC and you’ll be heading to Spencer’s or the Poly Creamery to nab a gallon … To top it off, Cal Poly heralds the holidays with an electronic greeting showcasing the talents of alums Lauren Barker, Chris Leschinsky, Dennis Steers and Inga Swearingen … Another fun approach to the holidays is the free screensaver being shared by local photographer Dennis Swanson.
December 3rd, 2009
Congratulations to Mission Community Bank, whose Santa Maria branch is celebrating its first anniversary … Inspiring is the word for the KLIFE Radio’s recent Community Impact Awards dinner honoring Jack’s Helping Hands, Jim Sargen, Beverly Aho and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. Videos noting the contributions of the honorees and a moving presentation by SLO Fire Chaplain Mike Ward made for a powerful evening … Delicious news: the Tribune’s Bill Morem placed a spotlight on Organic B.R.A.T.’s “ah-ha” business moment in today’s edition … Former Cuesta President Grace Mitchell’s recent move to Novato is a loss for SLO, but a nice win for the town where Maggie Cox grew up, and where her dad, who served as mayor, still lives. Something tells us Grace won’t be a newcomer for long.
December 3rd, 2009
Congratulations to BCA’s business development manager, Scott Morrell, who will be joining the Leadership SLO Class XIX when the 32-member group convenes in January. And while Scott starts a class, two BCA pals end theirs: Cal Poly graduation honors to graphic designer Kristin Savage and journalism major/communications minor Carla Silvia … Toys for Tots boxes are located throughout the county, including the BCA lobby. Stop by our office at 711 Tank Farm Road with a gift or a cash contribution and we’ll thank you with one of our BCA logo caps.
