Monthly Archives: June 2015

Biz Briefs, Business Matters

Biz Briefs: June 25–July 8, 2015

Business News and Announcements
Compiled by Camas Frank

cycletribeOn June 20, Cycletribe and Lulu Lemon Athletica of SLO hosted the first “INSPIRE Ride” to benefit the Women’s Shelter Program of SLO. Two spin classes were held in the front patio space of the Lulu Lemon showroom at 547 Marsh St., in Downtown SLO. “When we opened our studio our goal was to create a community of riders that are actively involved in creating a better life for themselves and lululemon_logosupporting those around them in the same goal. With fun, healthy and unique spin class settings, our INSPIRE rides help fulfill those goals and raise much needed donations for our local charities,” said Jayme Brunson, co-owner of Cycletribe. “Our future rides may involve locations like piers, mountain tops and vineyards, we are very excited about all the possibilities and the tremendous support we have already received.”

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Business Matters, Gareth Kelly, Profiles

Native Herbs and Honey

DSC_0351Story and photos by Gareth Kelly

Violet Cavanaugh and husband Aaron Pruitt have been beekeepers for many years; Cavanaugh is a seventh generation keeper. They have been fixtures at many local farmers’ markets, events such as the Renaissance Faire and everything in between where they could sell their honey, soaps, balms and lotions. However recent events started to take a toll on their business.
“This is the worst drought anyone can remember, said Cavanaugh. “It’s been devastating. Bees need a cold winter period to help kill mites but those cold winters haven’t happened. Coupled with this, the drought has left less flowers, less food and more yellow jackets. It’s all contributed to a really bad time for beekeepers. We realized we needed to change and diversify our business.” Continue reading Native Herbs and Honey →

Business Matters, Professional Perspective

Freedom Fighters & The 4th of July

By Susan K. Boyd MS, MFT

“Would you like to donate something to the troops today?” The checker behind the counter asks me the question as she rings up the items in my cart. “Sure”, I replied. Later, I went home and noticed some of my Face Book friends posted pictures of men and women in the armed forces. These were tender, and touching videos of soldiers surprising their families who did not know they had returned home.
One of my favorite surprise ‘reveals,’ was a soldier dressed out in a football uniform. He stood across from his son on the field at a football game. The dad wore a helmet. Then he pulled his helmet off, facing the boy who stood with the other players on the line of scrimmage.  The shocked teenager grabbed his father in an embrace and sobbed as the crowds in the stands cheered. The boy did not let go of his father for a long time. No one seemed to care about the kickoff. Everyone was a part of the drama unfolding between a soldier and his son. Continue reading Freedom Fighters & The 4th of July →

Business Matters, Michael Gunther

The Challenges of Cliff Diving

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By Michael Gunther

On the tip of Oia, Greece there is an outcropping of rocks jutting out into the Aegean Sea that is known for amateur cliff drivers attempting this risky sport.
Being one who likes to challenge myself, I decided to test my amateur cliff diving capabilities. Both the path to the cliffs and the actual shelf of the platform used to dive into the sea provided me with an opportunity to reflect on how we so often approach goals or challenges in our life.
cliff diving The mental processing and the fear of the act sometimes are scarier or harder than the act itself.
As I contemplated the jump on what seemed like a larger than life ledge overlooking the sea, my spouse was telling me all the reasons as to why I shouldn’t jump.
He spoke about my swimming skills, he thought he saw jellyfish. He said, “I don’t know how deep it is,” and his consistent “What if” scenarios made me question my desire and will to jump.
I stood on the perch and stepped back. I started to question my own Continue reading The Challenges of Cliff Diving →

Police Blotter

Police Blotter: June 25–July 8, 2015

police carArroyo Grande
•June 17: A caller on the 300 block of Elm Street reported that his or her car had been permanently damaged by someone kicking it.
•June 17: Some unlucky people came home to find their house being burglarized on the 600 block of Myrtle.
•June 16: Some anger management class reject was arrested on Alder Street after kicking in a door to a home.
•June 11: A caller on the 1100 block of Ash reported a wallet was stolen from inside his house. Prime suspect is a transient who had stayed at the home.
•June 11: A caller on the 1200 block of East Grand reported a jewelry store window had been smashed and items where stolen.
•June 11: A guy, who had been released from County Mental Health, was arrested after he walked into the Department of Social Services and threatened to hit anyone that he could.
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