Ancient Peaks Winery is the story of three families with one vision — to be proud stewards of a land steeped in Mission-era history and Wild West mythology.
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During summer months throughout the country, families and friends are involved in country fairs....
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The AHS band will experience a significant change this year when it skips marching competitions to focus on musicianship and local events, says director Nate Conrad.
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It’s Monday in the tasting room at Ancient Peaks Winery in downtown Santa Margarita. What was pin-drop quiet minutes after unlocking the front door is bustling moments later. In an adjacent room, co-owner Doug Filipponi remains attentive while juggling a smartphone and mental calendars. He’s tying loose ends and stealing time for a meeting before leaving town the next day. It’s a busy life for this grape grower, well driller and cattle rancher. Doug’s many ventures all serve to underscore his affinity for the North SLO County terrain, in which he is well-rooted.
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Jeannie Malik loved watching actors dance in musicals as a child, but she was more interested in choir and baton twirling.
Yet, in 2012, at the age of 56, the novice dancer dazzled the crowd at the Dancing with Our Stars competition, performing an impressive tap dance with county supervisor Jim Patterson.
