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SEEN& HEARD

January 26th, 2012

Jennifer Thoma is tackling cancer treatment with the help of friends and family – and a gift of 1,000 paper cranes hand folded by her pals and former colleagues at Cal Poly. Japanese legend holds that the recipient of 1,000 cranes will have a wish fulfilled. The spectacular four-panel array now hangs in the Thoma home … A non-stop SLO-Denver flight could be a very real possibility – that is, if enough locals let the airlines know the idea’s a good one. Help the SLO County EVC show support. Take a survey by Feb. 17 … Noticed along Tank Farm Road: a new business, “Rental Dept,” serving the construction industry (a good sign). Third location for this family-owned business with operations in Paso Robles and Monterey … Movie viewing pre-Oscars is in high gear, and Galaxy Theatres in Atascadero makes it even more inviting with a “$5 Tuesdays” – all movies, all day $5 … What a difference a letter makes: The Washington Post’s Mensa Invitational asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting or changing one letter, and supply a new definition. Some faves: Intaxicaton: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with; Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn’t get it and, one that got extra credit; Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease.

Categories — Good Press, Promotions

SEEN & HEARD

December 15th, 2011

‘Tis the season, so FYI is keeping it even lighter than usual this week. Still in search for some unique gift ideas that say Central Coast and support some great causes? We offer a selection: Cal Poly cheeses come in seven varieties (order at www.calpolycheese.com by Friday; pick up or have shipped) and award winning Cal Poly wines (chardonnay, pinot, syrah) are available www.calpolywine.com … Devin Rossi’s experience with his grandpa’s Alzheimer’s led the Mission School 8th grader to create a campaign to raise funds and awareness about this brutal illness. The enterprising student worked with Josh Jacobson at J Carroll to produce a stylish t-shirt to “Help Keep the Memories Alive.” $20 per shirt; order through mom Shelly at shellyrossi@mac.comand receive a personal delivery from Devin … The product line for From War to Peace’s jewelry (made from the cabling that connected nuclear missile sites) has grown to include ornaments and key chains in addition to necklaces. Stocking stuffers under $20…mention coupon code “sothisischristmas” and you’ll find out that it indeed is Christmas –  with a 10% discount to boot.

Categories — Events, Good Press, Kids, Promotions

LOCAL BEAT

December 15th, 2011

Charles Weber is the phenomenal new chef at the Adelina’s Bistro at the Monarch Club at Trilogy in Nipomo. He delivered award winning performances in Chicago, Napa Valley, NY and SF, and happily, he’s landed here, delighted with access to local produce, seafood and meat and the SLO life (avid cyclist and father of four). Charles recently hosted a group of local reporters and community VIP’s to help select items for the new menu at Adelina’s. The food is well worth the drive … The first lady of mortgage loans, Roxanne Carr, is officially retiring from The Mortgage House at year end. But no worries—she’s staying close and will be a senior advisor to her MH team and continue her energetic volunteer activities … The recent Santa Maria Holiday Parade was old fashioned with a high-tech boost. Gadget guru “Clicker Guy” Chuck Anders helped parade judges use his computer technology to instantly tabulate judging results. Parade broadcaster KCOY TV received results just minutes after the final entry crossed the finish line … The ConocoPhillips Refinery on the mesa hosts the Cuesta College Women’s Basketball Tournament every year. Cuesta finished third in the recent event, but happy half-time shooters every night cleaned up: COP offers gas gift cards for a lucky fan at each game. Jenny Devore travelled from Arizona to see her cousin, Cuesta player Giavanna DeFrancesco in action, and went home with a $50 card. Speaking of basketball, Mitch and Leslie Massey are understandably proud to share news that son Morgan, a senior at St. Joseph High School in Santa Maria was recently named the “Player of the Week” by MaxPreps. Morgan showed his bb chops shooting 6 for 6 in the St. Joe’s victory and was nominated for the honor by area coaches.

Categories — Promotions, Staff Changes

BCA BLURB

November 11th, 2011

Christmas came early for a recent TV commercial produced in SLO by BCA for the Parable Group’s network of U.S. stores. Red Canary provided shooting and editing for the commercial that will hit the air nationwide in late November. Local talent, Eden Haga, won the casting call that sought a little girl to star in the story … BCA fan, businesswoman and can’t-help-bragging – Maggie Cox’s sister – Diane Henderson, returned recently from a surgical mission in Nagamangala in Southern India. Diane, a land use planner by profession and immediate past president of the rotary Club of San Rafael, was part of a Rotary contingent in India performing surgeries on children suffering from burns and cleft palates. Diane is pictured here with one young patient whose face left side and ear were reconstructed. Diane shared some of her moving observations with us. Read this short narrative with photos.

Categories — Good Press, Promotions