The No on Measure H group is working feverishly to make sure 20 years of planning and future sports fields aren’t done in by a crazy ballot initiative. No on H Campaign leaders John Spatafore, Stacey White and Hillary Trout are a trio that inspires followers, and they’ve amassed an impressive list of supporters. Check it out and sign up to help at NoOnMeasureH.com … The Central Coast Economic Forecast group is well underway to producing a bang-up event November 5th. Save the date and earmark some dollars to help sponsor the program that keeps solid economic data coming our way. Speaking of economic data – the City of SLO offers a quarterly sales tax report that is full of info. And while the most recent report (first quarter 2010) showed a .5 percent decline, it was the lowest decrease in several years. We’re hoping that means things will continue to improve.
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BRAGGING RIGHTS
October 22nd, 2009
Kudos coming in threes: The recent Scarecrow Contest/Harvest Festival produced by the Cambria Historical Society (and led by BCA pal Susan McDonald) attracted 1,000 happy attendees. And speaking of Cambria, the charming community was named “one of America’s prettiest towns” by Forbes Traveler. SLO County shared this month’s media spotlight with a multi-page article in SkyWest magazine … Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center has been selected for the 2009 “Best of San Luis Obispo Award” in the Hospitals Category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) … Major congratulations to BCA’er Teri Conklin, who successfully completed the Nike Women’s Half Marathon benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in San Francisco on Sunday. Teri, a dedicated local volunteer for the American Cancer Society, walked 13.1 miles to further the fight against cancer.
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GOOD WORKS
July 23rd, 2009
Hospice Partners has opened its Hope Chest thrift store at 445 Higuera St. , SLO, with 5,000 sf of higher-end clothing, shoes, furniture and household goods. Retired health care administrator Gill Blonsley is store manager, assisted by retail mavens Pam McKiernan and Vivian Levy. Ann’s Clothing, Apropos, Johnson’s Children’s Store and Paul’s Dry Cleaning are generous supporters … Longtime SLO internist Dr. Don Smilovitz and newcomer Dr. Piyal Patel have joined Docs Jeff Bloom and Grace Crittenden at Primary Care Associates on Marsh Street in SLO … The California Mid-State Fair is saving energy and enjoying better illumination with a new lighting system courtesy of PG&E. It will reduce green house gas emissions by 3,225 pounds of CO2 per year, equivalent to burning 166 gallons of gas … Preface, the Cal Poly Shared Reading Program, is looking for 50 more volunteer discussion leaders for its annual community reading program with incoming students during WOW Week. This year’s selection is “Flight,” by Sherman Alexie. Contact Patricia Ponce at (805) 756-1380 or PREFACE@calpoly.edu.
