Winter 2010 Newsletter - Women`s Shelter Program
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Winter 2010 Newsletter - Women`s Shelter Program
newsletter | winter 2010 Women’s Shelter Program OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY A Survivor’s Story I have spent about the last 5 years in an abusive relationship. The abuse was gradual. After the birth of our twins, the controlling and name calling began. After the twins’ first birthday, the violence started to escalate. I began inviting more and more friends over because I knew he wouldn’t yell at me in front of anyone. As soon as they left, he would start. Three years ago, he began controlling my money, calling me names, but always put on a good show in front of others. No matter what, I couldn’t please him, couldn’t do anything right. He would take my checks and give me a small allowance. He would constantly call me a big spender when I very rarely had money. He would follow me around the house and chant things at me about how horrible of a person I was. over backwards to work hard, be the best mother, the best housewife, and still have a life. Contents I finally realized I needed to dig myself out of this hole and get back my strength. I called the women’s shelter and began counseling in August 2008. When I finally had some confidence back I realized what this must look like to the kids. This is teaching them that it is okay to be treated this way. A Fresh Look .......................2 I changed the situation. I decided I can no longer take the abuse and for the sake of the children it was time to get a divorce. I decided that if I don’t leave him I might as well just die. After the divorce papers were served it got worse. The anger had increased dramatically as well as the name calling, phone calls, threats to me and my family and friends, so for the safety of myself and our two beautiful children I left the house. I changed the situation— no one else did. I lost all sense of self worth. I believed him when he told me I was a terrible person. Last summer, it really escalated and on a couple of occasions, he kept me in a room, & tried to get me to hit him. He also changed the locks on the door. He closed the girls CD worth $7600 & put it in his name. He stopped going to work and started watching me full time. I worked at home, and he would wait for me, after I dropped off the kids at school. The minute I walked through the door he would start name calling. He continued to control me financially. I slept with a bat in my bed, and when I awoke after dreaming about him yelling at me or chasing me, I realized I was then in a real nightmare. I lost all sense of self worth. I believed him when he told me I was a terrible person. I bent People, friends, family, and authorities tell you to “just leave”. No one understands why you would stay. Now I can remember why I stayed, but I can’t believe I did for so long. I found that friends were still there when I escaped and are a big part of my “better health.” They have given me the confidence to do the right thing, and deal with it. They have rallied around me, listened, given me a shoulder to cry on and certainly are a positive and loving influence on not only me, but these two beautiful children. My advice to someone being abused, verbally, emotionally or physically is to GET OUT! GET OUT! Women’s Shelter GET OUT! Program OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY —Brenda B. Director’s Corner.................2 Planned Giving.....................3 Restore a Smile Restore a Life........................4 A Night in Argentina..........4 And the Show Goes On: Phyllis’ Musical Revue.........5 Ptograms and Services........6 Family Fun Fest: Breaking the Cycle of Violence........... 7 Beat the Punch..................... 7 Let’s Make Every Home a Safe Home.............8 Financial Donors.................9 Inkind Donors..............10-11 Honors & Memorials..........8 Phone Numbers Business 781-6401 24 Hour Crisis 781-6400 See page 6 for more. A Fresh Look for www.womensshelterslo.org We are excited to announce the launch of the next generation website for www.womensshelterslo.org. The expanded website will serve as a valuable resource for the entire community, providing comprehensive information on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and the services offered at the Women’s Shelter Program. Visit the site today and check out all of the new features, including : •Video segments that highlight the various programs of the WSP (in both English and Spanish) as well as upcoming fundraising events •An easy to navigate homepage allowing you to find out how to Get Help, Get Involved and Get Informed •A safe and secure PayPal button making online donations to the WSP easier than ever •An e-newsletter signup, which will help us save the environment by reducing paper use •And More! The Women’s Shelter Program would like to thank Highlight Media for the time and energy donated to provide the video content on the website. Women’s Shelter Program Check the site often, we will be updating it frequently. OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Director’s Corner It took centuries for the issues of child abuse and domestic violence to be recognized and addressed. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was formed in 1824, and the first animal shelters in the United States were opened in 1866. But it wasn’t until 1962 that there were child abuse reporting laws. The recognition of domestic violence took even longer. The first shelters for abused women and their children opened in the 1970’s. Battered women who left their husbands were denied welfare assistance based on their husband’s income. In 1978, the year our agency began operating safe houses, California passed the Presley Bill that gave to domestic violence shelters part of the money from every marriage license. That funding began to make it possible to offer services. But there were still huge hurdles. DV was not considered a crime like any other physical attack would be. Law enforcement officers were trained to mediate the situation not arrest the perpetrator. Finally in 1986 funding from the California State Office of Criminal 2 Justice Planning recognized DV as a crime. In 1992 California recognized the crime of stalking. DV was now a criminal justice issue. In 1994 the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson changed the public’s perception. Domestic violence was suddenly seen as a lifethreatening reality that could happen to any woman in any walk of life. The awareness of DV as a health issue emerged. Once again, with the recent passing of the health insurance reform bill, the reality of the consequences of DV on a person’s health has come to light. No longer will a domestic violence victim be denied coverage for injuries because the “DV was a pre-existing condition.” The recognition of DV as not only a crime but also a very real health issue is encouraging. Progress in how we as a society treat victims (animals, children and battered women and men) is slowly improving. There is hope. But the work of increasing awareness of the issues, changing laws and strengthening the response of law enforcement and the criminal justice system must continue. Women’s Shelter Program OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY planned giving Charitable giving has always been a way for individuals and families to provide financial support to worthy nonprofit organizations that reflect their ideals. Many of us enjoy making gifts to further causes in which we believe. But, of necessity, our own economic security must come first. For that reason, you may wish to consider making charitable gifts from assets that remain after you have assured your own economic security and that of your loved ones. This is called “Planned Giving” and it can be accomplished through a bequest in your will, a beneficiary designation of life insurance or retirement plan proceeds, or one of a number of other gift options. The WSP has been fortunate to receive several planned gifts which have truly made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of domestic violence victims in San Luis Obispo County. For example, in 2009 we received a major contribution from the McDonald estate which enabled the agency to pay off the mortgage on our San Luis Obispo Transitional Housing property, as well as helped us recently purchase a new Transitional Housing property in Grover Beach. If you feel that making a planned gift to the Women’s Shelter Program fits within your charitable giving priorities, speak to your attorney or accountant about the many benefits that such a gift can provide you, including important tax breaks. An effective estate plan reflects your life and values, and also minimizes estate and other taxes for your beneficiaries. To include the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County in your will, we suggest using the following language: “I give, devise and bequeath (describe dollar amount, property to be given, or percentage of estate ) to Glinda Services, Inc., DBA Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County, tax ID 95–3370729, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation having its principal place of business in the City of San Luis Obispo, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. This gift may be used by the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo to support the agency’s highest priorities.” If you would like more information about partnering with our agency through planned giving, please give us a call. Jason Reed, Deputy Director (805) 781–6401 ext. 218 Women’s Shelter Program [email protected] OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY Women’s Shelter Program Funding Fiscal Year 2009 – 20010 Where WSP Funds GO Fiscal Year Statistics Where WSP Funds Come From 16% 9% 8% 15% 62% 7% 83% 83% Program Services 9% Resource Development 8% General Administration 62% Federal, State, County, City & Local Grants 16% Individual & Organizations 15% Fundraisers 7% Fees For Services • Responded to 338 crisis calls. • Provided confidential safe shelter to 100 women and children for a total of 2,253 nights and 6,759 meals. • Counseling for 371 victims, batterers, and children. • Legal assistance for 92 clients and 111 court escorts. 3 Restore a Smile; Restore a Life Restore a Smile; Restore a Life campaign raised over $17,000 for the Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County (WSP). Over the years, more and more local dentists have become part of this effort to combat domestic violence in our community. The program is simple. During the month of June 2010, participating dentists offered a complete at home tooth whitening system including custom fit molds, prescription whitener, and detailed instructions for a one—time fee of $195—normally $390. This fundraiser has been incredibly successful for the past seven years. These funds are a crucial part of the Women’s Shelter Program. The entire fee goes into WSP’s general fund, which will help offset the budget cuts and assist in keeping needed services available. Fundraisers like the Restore a Smile campaign, make it possible to provide vital services to victims of Intimate Partner Violence and child abuse. The WSP says thank you to all the dentists and their staff, special thanks to Dr. Jones who organizes this popular fundraiser each year. Dr. Guy Jones Dr. Edith Pallencaoe Dr. Kathryn McFarland Dr. Jason Leroux, Palm Dental Care Dr. Andrew Kim Dr. Voss & Dr. Beck, Family Dentistry Dr. Richard Boone Dr. Mike Morrison Dr. Scott Taylor Dr. Mark Leopold, Dr. Craig Main, Dr. Nick Murphy A Night In Argentina On October 23rd over 200 guests attended the first annual “Around the World With The WSP” event at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande. Guests dined on authentic Argentine cuisine and sampled wine from the Mendoza region of Argentina, courtesy of Dr. Alfredo and Monica Koch of Casa de Vinos. The talented dancers of SLOTango performed several beautiful tangos and then graciously offered lessons to those brave enough to give it a try. The WSP would like to thank our guests, sponsors and especially the amazing committee, chaired by WSP Board President Betsey Kelton who made the evening possible. All proceeds from the event will benefit the South County Services of the Women’s Shelter Program, including Transitional Housing, Counseling and Case Management. Over 40% of our clients come from this region of the county. Which country will we feature next year in Around the World with WSP? The event will be in October of 2011, so watch for it and get your tickets early. You can actually reserve space now by calling Erin White at 781-6401 ext. 203. 4 Women’s Shelter Program and Services The Women’s Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County services victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Culturally competent services are provided to all qualifying individuals with sensitivity to race, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, primary language or disability. 24-Hour Emergency Response/Crisis Line 24 hour crisis line 781-640 • Access to information and referrals 24 hours a day • Point of entry for safety at the Emergency Shelter • • • • Advocacy Self Sufficiency Skills Referrals Accompaniment Shelter 781-6400 (24 hours) Legal Assistance Program 781-6418 • Confidential, safe emergency location • Comprehensive program of counseling, case management, support groups, referrals, food, clothing, legal services and advocacy • TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) Assistance • Court Accompaniment Counseling 473-6507 • Education and prevention – Presentations and trainings for groups and events in order to bring awareness of domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, and the resources available • Volunteer opportunities with crisis response, child mentoring, and legal advocacy • Community based fundraisers and/or drives • • • • • Center for Alternatives to Domestic Violence Counseling for victims and self-referred abusers Available to women, teens, children and men Counseling for child abuse victims (CHAT) Services are free to victims or available on a sliding scale basis to self- referred abusers • Available in SLO and South County • School Outreach – Support groups, individual counseling, and prevention dealing with domestic violence and dating violence CHAT Program (Child Abuse Treatment) 473-6507 Education and Outreach 781-6401 x 202 Business Office 781-6401 781-6410 (Fax) • Donations • Administration Women’s Shelter Program Case Management (must be WSP client) For more information on the Women’s Shelter Program, please visit our website at: www.womensshelterslo.org Email us at: [email protected] For information on preventing domestic and dating violence in our community, please visit: www.violencefreecommunity.com 6 Betsey Kelton President Tom Sherman Vice President Stacey Stanek-Byars Treasurer Willo Cashier Secretary Directors RenÉ Bravo Transitional Housing Case Management Therapy Self Sufficiency Skills Employment Readiness Services Officers Janet Andrews • Counseling services for child and adolescent trauma victims (not limited to domestic violence) • Children’s Mentor Program • • • • Board of Directors 2010/11 Jacqueline Frederick Elaine Gardiner Gerald Shea Jack Smith Rick TerBorch Delores Winje Betty Woolslayer Family Fun Fest: Breaking the Cycle of Family Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). On October 14th, during Farmer’s Market in San Luis Obispo, the DVAM Committee put on Family Fun Fest: Breaking the Cycle of Family Violence. The awareness-based event involved kid friendly activities presented by nine different community agencies: decorating ribbon clay ornaments with North County Women’s Shelter; digging for toys with Victim /Witness; face painting with Cal Poly Women’s Center; or playing instruments at the SLO Symphony Petting Zoo. The Women’s Shelter’s therapists had children creatively decorate hands with positive messages and Beat the Punch had a sucker ring toss. The event was a light hearted approach to informing community members about the issue of Intimate Partner Violence and what they can do to help. Family Fun Fest was well attended and the Women’s Shelter Program wants to extend its sincere appreciation to the DVAM Committee made up of the North County Women’s Shelter and Resource Center, Department of Social Services, Victim /Witness, Cal Poly Women’s Programs/SAFER, and Community Action Partnership. Also, a warm thank you to CAPSLO POPs Program, the Center, SLO Symphony, and the SLO Police Department for coming out to Family Fun Fest. We are so grateful for your, support and we could not have done this without you. Beat the Punch Cal Poly started its fall quarter in September and since then the Beat the Punch Campaign has been in full swing. Beat the Punch is a primary prevention campaign that works to prevent the first occurrence of dating violence. The strategy around the campaign is based in theories of behavior change and utilizes social media, bystander intervention workshops, and policy and systems change as tools in our attempt to stop dating violence before it starts. We are, in essence, trying to beat the punch, both literally and figuratively. From tabling at Farmer’s Market to the Week of Welcome to presenting for University Housing’s Coordinators of Student Development, we are hoping to become even more active on the Cal Poly campus. If you are a student or are involved with students at Cal Poly and would like to be trained about preventing dating violence and what that entails, please contact Sarah Ou, Prevention Coordinator at (805) 781-6401 x225 for more information. 7 Let’s Make Every Home a Safe Home Our houses have found homes! We have been working with local businesses to find hosts for our gorgeous donation boxes and they have finally made their debut. As part of our Home Safe Home campaign, volunteers and staff constructed, decorated, and placed unique donation boxes throughout our community to raise funds for our vital services. The houses signify our efforts to support survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). They embody our desire for every home to be a safe home. The houses were built at the California Men’s Colony’s carpentry shop. Hayward Lumber, San Luis Paints, and Home Depot provided materials and supplies. Volunteers and staff then put their own creative touch on each of the 30 houses. We urge you to visit the host businesses and show them the same support they have shown us. Be sure to tell your friends and family and please remember to donate! To learn more about the campaign and to view a list of host businesses, please visit www. womensshelterslo.org. Your support and donations allow us to empower IPV survivors to leave abusive relationships and seek assistance. For more information, please contact Erica Bashaw at [email protected] or (805) 781-6401 extension 223. —Erica Bashaw, Volunteer Public Relations Coordinator Memorials and Honors | in memory of: Ethel Lenz in Memory of Shirley Becker Women’s Shelter Program Larry & Jeanette Meete in memory of Shirley Becker Valerie Calamaro in memory of Genny Allen Robert & Mia Simmons in honor of Robert & Linda Takken OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 8 “The houses signify our efforts to support survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). They embody our desire for every home to be a safe home.” 2009-2010 Financial Donors Thank you to the families and individuals listed below who contributed financially to our program for the period of July 2009 — June 2010. Your support keeps our spirits up and our doors open. bequest Ena Zeiler Trust Patron Helen & Alan Adams Zorus & Judith Colglazier, M.D. Madonna Family Olde Towne Quilters of Nipomo South Bay Womens Network Tom Tatum United Way of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. R.E. Wacker Associates, Inc Benefactor Central Coast Roller Derby, Inc Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church Dennis & Sheryl Delzeit Wallace English Edward & Susan Fassiotto Bert Forbes Jim & Elaine Gardiner Larry Hodoian Dixie Hsu Nita Kenyon John & Marcia Lindvall Thomas & Kathy McLaughlin Montessori Childrens School Native Trails, Inc Olde Towne Quilters of Nipomo Pismo Coast Association of Realtors, Inc. Tom & Cathy Sherman St. Barnabas Church Thrift Shop The Real Estate Group of San Luis Obispo, Inc. United Voluntary Services Cynthia Wade Paul Wetzel J. Whitson Sponsor Louise & Perry Abbott Linda & Ralph Battles Ms. Connie Booton Jenne Brunick California Fine Wire Co Central Coast Mens Ministry, Inc. James Collins Community Presbyterian Church Jacob & Joanne Crawford Tony Criscuolo James Daly Carolee Darmann Jay & Carol Devore Peggy & Mark Eckert Richard & Sally Equinoa John & Olga Faust Douglas & Rita Federman Sharon Fitch FNG Construction, Inc Anders Frokjer Lois Gaines Paul & Debra Georghiou Global Impact Barbara Good Judith Grace Greenheart Farms, Inc Catherine Halcomb Curtis Hatton Beverly Hensel Jeffrey Herten, M.D. Peggy Herzik W.D. & Mary Lou Hoak Johnson Ave Church of Christ Christina Kaviani Jim & Lisa Kilburn-Maino Chris Knechts Valarie Koos Darlene Krouse James & Joan Legrand Gary Luccheal Marlo Miller Teresa Miller Martin & Diane Moroski Patrick Nagano Pismo Beach Moose Bryan Potter Presbyterian Women Dayna Ravalin San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Ms. Deborah Schlanser Dolores Soll Specialty Construction Inc. St. John’s Women of the Evangelical Friend Joanne & Albert Abney Karla Dare Agency Michael & Janis Aldworth Patricia & Robert Allison Mary Beth Armstrong Wayne & Janet Asp Barbara Barnes Alyn Bartick Bear Creek Guitars Alberta Berliner Andrea Bersie Beta Sigma Phi J. Blyth John & Sue Boudreau Thomas & Joan Bowles Connie Breazeale Alice & Albert Brill Stephen Brown Doug Brown, II Loren & Bruce Buckingham Vernice Burke David & Sylvia Burns Michael Burrell Lois Butler Dyer & Sheila Campbell Ernest & Sharon Carlson Ernest A. Casacca, Attorney at Law Raul Castillo Brenda Caves Centruy 21 San Luis Properties Lisa Chadwick Richard & Michelle Cobbs Judy Connor-Wood Jana Coulston Mary Cowitz Kate Czekala Patricia Dale Carol Dee Cecilia Deines Paul Deis Louise Dickenson Joseph & Anne Diehl Allan & Barbara Dougall Rive Douglass Cheryl A. Dove J.E. Drake Arthur & Joyce Duarte Christopher J. Duenow, Attorney at Law Melodianne Duffy Russell & Wanda Duval Steve Eabry Thomas Eckle Dorothy Edminster Daniel & Kathryn Egan Mary Eister David Elam Ms. Brigitte Elke Estero Bay Newcomers Club Mary Evelhoch F A R Giese James & Kathryn Falerios Lori Fisher Patrick & Joan Fitzgerald Michael Flavin Jean Flores Linda Ford Richard & Julie Frankel G. & C. Gallagher Lee’nore Gariboldi Wendy & J.K. George Ethel Gilliland Gloria Givens Marilyn Glesmann M. & L. Goldin Shary Goulart T.K. Graham Bethany Griffiths Nicholas & Deborah Grisanti Marney Gundlach Darlene Hagenow Karen Hall Theda Hammond Paul & Barbara Hardy Dona Hare Lynne Harkins Robert & Olga Harway Judith Hastings James Healy Lynette Held Max & Bertha Helf Kenneth & Katherine Hendricks Dennis & Pearl Hennessy Law Office of Lisa Hogarty Roy & Lana Hollady Helen Hollister Myron & Susan Hood Lillian R. Hooks EW & Cecile Huggins John & Pamela Hurd Felma Hurdle Amanda & Blair Hurlock Beverly James Sally Ann Jester Loretta & Raymond Johnson Patricia Johnson Reginald & Linda Johnson Peter Keith Aram & Sandra Kermoyan Nanc Kimmell Andy King RE & Janet Kirk Frank Kirsch Arthur & Lynn Kishiyama Barbara Klaubert Joseph & Janet Kourakis Diane Kvalstad Stephanie LaBarbara Ladies Auxiliary P.R.P. Laguna Lake Ladies Golf Club Cynthia Langford Brooke Langle Laura Lehmann Mary Leizear Jeanette Lenger Karin Leonard Margie & Richard Linder Nancy Loe Deirdre Longo Bernardt & Lorraine Luoma Candice Lusk Roderick & Beverly MacLeod Penny Malley Cara Martin Carol Martin Susan Martinex George & Patricia Ann Martinez Joyce & Joseph Maruyama Mary McDonald Robert & C. Lynn McGill Carol McPhee-Norton Maryls McPherson Kristin Miller Melba Moe Morro Bay American Association of University Women Morro Bay Garden Club William & Claudia Morrow Janice Murphy Lisa D. Murphy Enterprises Newman Catholic Center My-Huong Nguyen Ann Noriega Dana O’Brien Michael O’Brien Paula Ogren Yvonne & Thomas Ogren Julie & Mike Oshea Otter Bay Gifts Elizabeth Owen Otis & Allegra Page C.L. Papousek Barbara & Daniel Paves Richard & Rose Marie Perry Mary Petersen Valerie Petrova Wade & Sharalyn Pettitt Doris Pezza Susan Piel Sammy Pinesil Lee & Diane Pitts Nancy Piver Plant Lady Patricia Ponce Jeffrey & Andrea Portney Pamela Quellette James Ream Sharon Reed Janice Reid Bradley & Patti Rice Nereus & Janelle Richardson David & Joanne Riester Twyla & Edward Riley A.F. & E.L. Roberts John & Patricia Rogers Mitch Rosen Virginia Rubin Marilyn & Herold Ruel Russell, Mainini & Franklin Nancy Rye Harvey & Lorraine Sanders Roger & Olivia Scholz Kenneth Schwartz SESLOC Shahzam Creations M.B. Shaw Joyce Sheeren Brent Sheffler Shell Beach Elementary Linda Shorb Jacqueline Smalley Deborah Smith Daniel & Barbara Sousa David & Helianthe Stevig Dennis & Suzanne Stiles Duane & Wanda Stuerman Jeffrey & Katherine Stulberg Lois & Robert Tedone Paul Thompson Marianne Tolchin Marie Trapp Sheila Tripp Birdie Tunes M. & S. Twiford Harold & Joan Tyndall Steven K. Vandagriff Robert & Kathy Veder Tricia & Kenneth Volk Judy & Mike Vosburgh Shiloh Wampler Robert & Sharon Ward Ingrid Warren Joan Waterman Richard & Karen Watts Wedding Gallery of SLO Jann Wesolek Patti Whelen Candace Whitsett Wendelyn Wickham Nancy & Norm Williams Merlin & Jean Wilson R.A. & Karen Wilson Junia Wolf Dennis & Sandra Wormley William & Donna Yaw Yesterday’s Companions Doll Club Zoe Sage Designs Irene Zupko Lola Zybura 9 2009-2010 Inkind Donors Thank you to the families and individuals listed below who made non-monetary donations to our program for the period of July 2008— June 2009. Your support keeps the WSP going all year long. INKIND Shelly Arnold Margaretta & Bob Lund Erin Steed 10Knot Cellars Cindy Marie Absey Academy of Dance Advantage Answering Plus Ahshe Day Spa & Salon Alamo Storage Carlene Alexander Sandra Allen Gwyn Allie Alpha Chi Omega ambsn Amore Salon & Spa Kevin & Renee Anders Andre, Morris & Buttery Amy Andrews Janet Andrews Anna’s Ciao Bella Salon Ann’s Clothing Apple Tree Apropos Artifacts Gallery B. Bailey Dr. Bruce Bailey Bali Outlet/Hanes/Leggs Alicia Baratta Judith Barnett Tony Bartholow Mark & Kristi Battistoni Lara Baxley Kathy Beaton Barbara Bell Jen Bence Cobi Benton Carolyn Berney Bruce Bero Harold Biaggini Jessica Blackketter Bladerunner Salon & Day Spa Ki Blair Andreas Blomst Phyllis Borgardt Cindy Boughton Danielle Bove Jennifer Bowen Marsha Braun Sharon Brazell Margaret Breen Zenetta Briggs S. Briglet Brooks Woodcraft Robert Broughton 10 Browder Painting Co., Inc. Felicia Brown Dr. Ron Brunick Budget Cafe Bugatchi UOMO Bumble Beesw Elizabeth Burkferd Laura Butler Lynn & Carla Byrd Suzette Caddy Cal Poly Poultry Cambria Winery Holly Campercino Carrie Kjellesvik Designs John Carsel Kaen Carswell Casa de Oro Demitria Castanon Jody Cecchetti Linda Cecchetti Central Coast Magazine Central Coast Outdoors Central Coast Trolley Mary Chalmers Helen Chang Cintas First Aid and Safety Rick Ann Clapp Classique Classique Hair Designers Coastal Pool Rosa Coato Karen Coffey Leonard Cohen Diane Coldwell Edna Cole Jenny Collins Stacy Collins, Embex Inc. Colorado Clothing Co. Compass Health Dave Congelton Congregation Beth David Terin Connell Mark Connelly Devra Cooper Holly Corbett Corner View Paul Couacaud Katherine Coull Cover Girls Book Club Bob Crouch Crushed Grape Tom Cubanslo Jennifer Cudworth Sarah Cufford Kristen Cullen Gerda Culwell Laurie Cummings Dr. Cushing Karen Cushung The Dance Shop Joy Danley Eric Darnton Barbara De Gennaro Victoria De La Rosa Debbie’s Hair Design Wm. & Elsie Debias Barabar DeGennaro Cecilia Deines Delta Beta Omicron Delusion Central Janet Demata Frank DeMiceo DePalo & Sons Desi Anthony L. Detweiler Dan Dirkes Amber Dodson Diane Dostalek Deborah Doubledee Down the Aisle Downunder Trading Co. Dr. Magic Frank & Connie Drake Sylvia Drucker Lee Ann Durham Debbie Dye Riki E. Margaret Earing Sally Eccheston Cathrin Eckle Jeff Eckles El Morro Church of the Nazarene Nasreen Elkashef Carolyn Elliot, L.E. Judy Ellis Kelly Ely Kay Emmons EnVision Optometry Juliana Epperly Epsilon Delta Marguerite Erickson Lou & Mary Escalante Sarah Esmont Dr. Hobert & Colleen Etherber Anne Fairchild Clive Fairchild Bruce Falkenhagen Farm Supply Company Fablayn Fede Annie Fernandez Marilyn Fiebelkorn Lindsey Fischer The Fitting Image Dick Flanders Richelle Fletcher Floral Design Studio Allison Ford Forden’s Fortini’s Four Season’s Outfitters Shauna Franchi Francie Donna Frantz Angela Freberg Lauren Frye Sharon Gallagher Caroline Gallego Sherry Garcia Jim & Elaine Gardiner David & Sandra Garth Julie Garvey Susan Gates J.M. Geringer Elaine Giannini Christina Gibford B. A Gietzen Lori Gill Jerry Gilmore Arba Ginn Girl Scout Troop 41074 Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Dan Goodwin Carol Gouveia Seuryn Grace Ann Grady Grandmothers House Elaine Grannini Karen Gray The Great Skin Company Patty Greay Wally Gridden Barbara Griffith June Grillo Mia Grosz Grover Beach Church of Christ Kristina Grubbs Candace Guldeman Darlene Hagadus Karen & Will Hairgrove Debbie Halweg Lisa Ham John Hampsey Kathy Hamrick Shirley Hanrion Cindy Harding King Harris Curt Haton Hattitude Molly Held Carolyn Henderson Amy Hennings Beverly Hensel Kayla Hensley Andrea Herron Peggy Herzik Roberta Hesser Shelly Higginbotham Higher Groundz Kenneth Hill Rebecca Holleran Pete Honeyman Nancy Houle Kate & Paul Howell Dixie Hsu Lori Huber Hugs and Kisses Terri Ildad Dawnyez Isler Mario Jafur Nikki Jakins Marie Jaqua Jean Grandy Joann Jennings Jenny K Art & Design Jess and Jane Sally Jester Joan Kenachy Jeff & Charlotte Jochav Jodi Mello, Esthetician Bernice Johnson Loretta Johnson Lucinda Johnson Marjorie Johnson Sandy Johnson Wade Johnson Johnson Ave. Chruch of Christ Leslie Johnston Kristen Jones Sharon & Dave Jubnke Courtney Julian Justin Vineyards & Winery Laura Kass Roberta Kassak Velda Kautz Kayak Horizons Duskie Kee Geri Kelley Teryn Kelley Anne Kellogg Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards Frank & Betsey Kelton Kennedy Club Fitness Ruth Kerr George Kienle Amy Kilmer Jenny Kim Kim & Co. Mark King Stacey King Isabel Kirsch Kiwanis Morning Tamara Kleemann Linda Knupp Denice Krauk Dorie Krepton Dr. Jeffery S. Krueckel, DDS Vivian Krug Cat Krum Veronica Kunemoto La Mexicana Laetitia Vineyards Anita Lareau Sandra Lee Maria Legato Lindsay Leichtkiss Delores LeMay John Lewdsey Genny Lewis Marilyn Leyerich Kim Linker Little Yellow Chick Kim Lonsbrough Christa Lopez Jaime Lopez Luna Rustica Barbara Macdonald Mae MacDonald John Maddalena Madonna Inn Resort and Spa Rosie Makinney Jane Mallett Roxane Malone Cheryll Manley The Manse on Marsh Mari Robeson Home Stacy Martineau Massage by Morgan Fredene Maulhardt Paul Mayfield MB Quilt Guild Katie McCain Kim McCarty M. McCorkle Laurne McHale Colleen McHugh Claire McNamara Patricia McNamara Shannon Mcouat Meathead Movers Medical Management Tom Meinhold Photography Robert Miers M Milburn Evan Miller Leticia Miller Marlo Miller Teresa & Richard Miller Robert & Carol Mission Thomas Mitchell Craig Moberg Moms Club of San Luis Obispo Monday Club Rosemary Montgomery Brent Mooney Moonstruck Chocolatier Moose Lodge 1401 Jenna Moran Julie Moreland Morin Bros. Automotive Morro Bay Coffee Company Morro Bay Community Center Morro Bay Presbyterian Church Morro Bay Seniors Renee Morton Mosser Glass Jane Mouw Joni Muller Robert & Jean Myers Ruth Nagano Nagano Woodwork and Design Nakamura Photography Phyllis Neddleman Leslie Neely Nipomo High School Kandy & Philip Noel Gerre Norris Julie O’Brien Diane Ochoa Lynne O’Connor Jennifer Olaiz Olde Towne Quilters of Nipomo Robyn O’Leary Kerrie O’Meara Laura Oneto Oreck Clean Home Nancy Orton Jessica Otter Sarah Ou S. Panches H. Pardini Peggy Pavek Tracy Paz Peet’s Coffee and Tea Leslie Pembroke Ross & Linda Pepper Janet Perry Donna Petit Lisa Phillips Connie Pierce Michael Pineau Sammy Pineau Judy Pinkston Plaza Gallery Patricia Ponce Poppy Jennifer Porcher Jed Post Poster Markei Marylin Pusanik Quilters Cupboard Stephen A. Quist, DDS Quota Club Quota International of San Luis Obispo Rainbow Quilts Lisa Ray Steve Rebuck Reflection Salon, Sandy Kope Chris Reilly Valerie Rezente Patti Duncan Rice Carol Rich Vicki Richards Linda Riddell Mark Rider Ian Robbins Robert Graham Robin’s Restaurant Wendy Robinson April Rock Julie Rodewald Liz Rodgers Tina Rodriguez Kathleen Roger Karen Rogers Rosa’s Ristorante Italiano Marilyn Rosenthal Hank Roth Kristen Rowley Rose Royse Armida Ruano Lawrence Rudd Terry & Suzanne Rutlin Florence Saleme Joan Sales Salon 544 Salon Roux San Luis High School San Luis Obispo Symphony Phyllis Sandoval Laura Scharlack Beaulah Schultz Cass Schwartz Helen Seavey Kate Secrest Maureen Segor SESLOC Nancy Seter Seventh Day Adventist Church Sew Fun Sextant Wines Janis Sexton Kelley Sexton Laleh Shaban, M.D. Linda Shephard Lori Shields Glenda Siani Julia Sidener Sierra Vista Hospital Eleanor L. Silva Emilia Simons SLO Custom Quilting SLO P. D. Helen Slusher Brooke Smiley Edward & Susan Smith Elmer & Ruth Smith Soappetit Sole Mia Venessa Solis Kelly Soto South Bay Womens Network Spanner Anna Squyres St. John St. Stephens Parish Jane Starkey Nancy Steele Stephen Patrick Design Jacque Sterling Nita Stolssen Ralph Stone Julie Stowasser SunMyth Studio, Rosi Lusardi Sustenance Studios Lucy Jane Swanson Montgomery Sweaten Takken’s Shoes Diane Taylor Jaymie Taylor Mike Taylor The Green Room Jeff & Kris Thompson Alyce Thorp Betty Tofte Tolosa Winery Martha Tose Toys for Tots Trader Joes Sandy Treves Tudy Troutinaw Nya Truesmlys Bunny Tully Mark Turner Sandra Turner Two Kasa Glass Art Donna Underwood Jeanne Underwood Unique Selections Urban Outfitters Sue Vaccaro Angela Vanscyoc Girish Vasavada Peter & Annette Vaude Shirley Vega J. 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