Atascadero News • October 20, 2022

Paul Flores Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Kristin Smart After 26 Years

Ruben Flores found not guilty of accessory after the fact

By CAMILLE DEVAUL AND CHRISTIANNA MARKS

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — After 26 years of investigation, Paul Flores has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Kristin Smart. The verdict came on Tuesday, Oct. 18, right before noon when Paul’s jury reached a decision after just

over 20 hours of deliberation.

His father, Ruben Flores, 81, was found not guilty of accessory after the fact. Ruben was accused of helping his son hide Kristin’s remains.

Paul Flores had been charged with the 1996 murder and disappearance of 19-year-old Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The father and son were both arrested in April 2021.

Ruben Flores’ jury reached their verdict on Monday, Oct. 17, after just six hours of delibera

Opera San Luis

Comeback Story

The opera company performed two triumphant shows last weekend to packed audiences

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

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COUNTY — At 2 p.m. on both Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, Opera San Luis Obispo (Oper aSLO) performed Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” for packed houses at the Harold Miossi Hall Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus. The company was originally supposed to perform the famous musical this year on Mother’s Day Weekend, but after a COVID-19 outbreak in the cast, that version of the show never came to fruition in front of an audience.

“It was really sad for us all, and we weren’t quite sure right

away if it was going to get remounted, but then we got, I mean, we each got phone calls from our director Zach [John son] and got word that it was going to happen,” said Amy Goymerac, who played Carou sel’s leading lady, Julie Jordan. “It’s the perfect redemption

story, or the best way to have closure really on all of that was to do the show again.”

While many things stayed the same between productions, a large majority of the cast changed over the year because of actors landing other roles and other conflicts. The new

tion. While Paul and Ruben were being tried at the same time, they had different juries. A previ ous ruling by presiding Judge Jennifer O’Keefe said that both verdicts had to be read back-toback.

Several of Kristin’s family members were pres ent in court throughout the deliberations — Paul’s mother, Susan Flores, was not present.

While the verdicts were read, neither Paul nor his father showed emotion in the court.

But for the Smart family there was a clear sign of relief and tears from Kristin’s mother and sister.

Present at the courthouse, Christianna Marks of the Atascadero News spoke to several members of the public who came to Salinas from San Luis Obispo County for the verdict readings.

There was a sense of joy throughout the court room as Paul’s guilty verdict was read. The same could not be said following Ruben’s not-guilty

Mark Russo Sr.’s Halloween Spooktacular is Back in Action for its Seventh Year

to train with, so it only seemed fitting that they were his first step in creating his display.

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO —

Atascadero’s favorite ghoul ish house — decked out in all its Halloween glory — is back again for another round of frights and delights. Seven years ago, Mark Russo Sr. decided to start decorating his home, located at 7720 Cortez Avenue, for Halloween. This year the spectacle will run every night from 7 until 10 p.m. for the rest of October.

“I just moved those guys in from one job to another. Instead of laying dead in storage, I put them to work as Halloween props. They work great, too. I have like 13 of them,” added Russo.

Russo said he’s spent several thousand dollars on lights, getting his display ready for October, and hundreds of lights are everywhere. In fact, he’s been working on the lighting since August.

cast began rehearsals on Oct. 2, just 13 days before the show went live.

“What we ended up creating was a different show. It was a different show because it was different people. Different energy, different perspectives

The Halloween Spooktac ular started when Russo, who used to teach Community Emergency Response Train ing, gave the faux-human props he created for drills a new life.

The props already had gruesome injuries on them for his students

“I keep on adding lights every year. So there’s more lights, more colors going on, and I have the same special effects and the fog machines that I’ve been testing regularly,” he continued.

The Spooktacular display is truly something to be admired by the whole family, and spec tators are encouraged to park in one of the designated parking

San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow (middle), San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson (left of Dow), San Luis Obispo County Assistant DA and lead prosecu tor Chris Peuvrelle (second from left) and San Luis Obispo Detective J.T. Camp hold a press conference at the Monterey County Courthouse following the guilty verdict came in for Paul Flores in the murder of Kristin Smart.

Paul (left) and Ruben Flores are pictured in the Monterey County Courthouse during trial. Pool Image

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KRISTIN SMART TRIAL

The Atascadero home decked out in all its Halloween glory is located at 7720 Cortez Avenue

Anna Dreslinski-Cooke as Louise (left) and Lester Gonzalez as The Dream Barker (right) perform “Carousel’s” dreamy ballet number. Photo by Michelle Evans.

Paso Robles FFA Ranked Fifth in State

hosts

Opening and Closing Competition,

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

PASO ROBLES — FFA members from Shandon to San Luis Obispo competed in the 2022 Opening and Closing Competition hosted by Paso Robles High School on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Seven local FFA chapters came to Paso Robles High School to compete in the contest. Paso Robles FFA won first overall in Advanced Open team and second in high Novice team, with top advanced President Kylie Stroud, top advanced Secretary Ashley Skove, top novice President Reese Theisen, top novice Vice President Allie Kemp, top advanced Reporter Priscilla Utter, and top novice Secretary Reese Raymond.

The Opening and Closing contest is

a mock-up of the traditional opening and closing ceremonies performed by chapter FFA officers at each meeting. Each team consists of one person representing each officer — president, vice president, sentinel, vice president, reporter, treasurer, secretary, and adviser.

"We are extremely proud of them. They came into 7:30 a.m. practices every day before the competition," said PRHS FFA Adviser and Teacher Matt Vierra. "They worked hard. We had a lot of success all the way across the board."

October has been a busy yet

successful month for the Paso Robles FFA chapter.

Earlier this month, agriculture advisers attended the California Agriculture Teachers Association (CATA) regional meeting in Hollister, where the Paso Robles agriculture department was awarded fifth place

in the entire state.

This award is based on merits of success in SAE projects/prophecies, State/American degrees, and participation beyond the classroom. There are around 338 active FFA chapters in California.

Proud of his students, Vierra said, "We have a pathway for every single student. They can pursue many different types of careers in agriculture. We offer a good amount of opportunities not only in our career fields but in professional development, and the students see that, and now the state of California sees that."

It is also that time of year again for Paso Robles FFA's favorite fundraiser. The chapter is teaming up with Negranti Creamery selling ice cream pies. You can order your pie online and select to support Paso Robles FFA. You can then pick up your pies at Negranti Creamery just before your holiday gathering.

You can order your pie and support Paso Robles FFA at negranticreamery.com

Paso

Junior

Varsity Women’s Water Polo

Senior Bearcat Leo Kemp (#26) carrying the ball in the Friday night game against Santa Ynez.

Photo by Bob Mahoney

The coin toss for the Friday night game against Morro Bay.

Photo by Rick Evans

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20th Annual Great AgVenture Educates Local Fourth Graders Fourth-Graders at Event Center

Students from SLO County learned about agriculture at the annual event

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

PASO ROBLES — Fourth-grad ers around the county learned about agriculture at the 20th Annual Great AgVenture on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Paso Robles Event Center.

Hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Education Committee and the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust, the agricultural field day offers a variety of agri cultural lessons as they move from station to station, listening and inter acting with local agriculture profes sionals representing animals, plants, science, farm machinery and an “Ag-tivity.”

“Redwings was excited to partic ipate in the SLO County Great AGventure,” said Redwings Equine Care Manager Sara Ruggerone. “Educational outreach is part of our overall mission and we love work ing with elementary school groups. It was a great time and we look forward to doing it next year.”

About 45 agricultural organi zations participated in this year’s educational event. Redwings hosted five classes of students at their station. They welcomed classes from Gabriel Elementary School in Atascadero and Vineyard Elemen

tary School in Templeton.

The students started with a brief presentation about what a horse sanctuary is and then were then able to experience an interactive station with saddles, halters, and grooming supplies. The favorite portion of the event was seeing and petting the horses up close. Redwings brought along three horses for the students — Primo, Little Bit, and Buck, a recently retired military patrol horse from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Redwings representatives said the students enjoyed touching the horses — mostly commenting on how soft they were.

Other presentations included activities like butter making, owl pellet discovery, learning about soils, horsepower, apple grafting, water resources, strawberries, horses, weather, farm machinery, and Cal Poly’s Tractor Pull.

Since 1989, the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Committee has promote agricultural awareness to students and teachers throughout the county. Originally organized by the county’s Farm Bureau and later becoming an independent 501-C3 in the 1990s.

The SLO County Ag Ed Commit tee partners with the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust to bring this field day to the student with the help of many volunteers.

Templeton Historical Museum to host Founder’s Day

Festivities will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m.

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TEMPLETON — On Nov. 20, 1886, the first Southern Pacific passenger train arrived in the new town of Templeton. Southern

Pacific was extending the railroad from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Templeton was the route terminus for three years.

Templeton Historical Museum Society has been remembering that historic date since 2006. This year’s festivities will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. Pie and cake will be served until they run out, so come early.

Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation Hosting Veterans Day

The ceremony takes place at Faces of Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Veter ans Memorial Foundation is hosting the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.

The memorial is located at the corner

of Portola and Hwy 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero. The event will include A flyover by the Estrella Warbirds, a presentation of colors by the Cal Poly ROTC accompanied by the Central Coast Pipes & Drum, the guest speaker Chief Warrant Officer Rod Dykhouse, the Veteran of the Year presented to Specialist 4 John Couch, a laying of the memorial wreath with taps played by Dr. Castellanos and the special presentation of quilts to local Veterans by the local Quilts of Valor guild. Following the event is a no-host BBQ by the Kiwanis.

There will be short lectures relative to Templeton’s history and a guided walk ing tour discovering the old buildings of Templeton (weather permitting). The muse um’s house and the original railroad depot will also be available for tours. The depot has many railroad artifacts and houses a 1927 Ford Model “T” and the original fire cart purchased in 1909, by the newly

formed Templeton Fire District. Also, the old Blacksmith’s shop will be opened to view the restored 1932 Templeton School bus, 1934 Templeton Fire Truck, and the newly restored Model “T” fire truck along with displays showing the workings of the black smiths dating back to 1917. David Thayer will be displaying his blacksmith talents throughout the event.

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Central Coast Weaver’s Guild Hosting 15th Annual Sale in Atascadero

Items for sale include handwoven clothing, household items and gifts

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

ATASCADERO — A once-a-year opportu nity to shop for the county’s finest handwoven and handcrafted items is from November 4-6 in Atascadero. The Central Coast Weaver’s Guild is presenting its 15th annual sale and show case. Items for sale include handwoven cloth ing, household items and gifts. There will also be a gallery of fine crafted handwoven items, including wall displays, clothing and jewelry.

Looms and spinning wheels will be on display as well as demonstrations of weaving and spin ning throughout the show. All of the fiber artists reside in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria.

The event takes place Nov. 4, 1 to 6 p.m.; Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Strawbale Barn Weaving Studio, 9156 Santa Margarita Road in Atascadero. Proof of complete vaccination and properly worn masks are required for entry.

For more information, go to centralcoastweavers.org or call The Strawbale Barn, owners Kay or Rose mary Thorne, (805) 438-5501

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Representatives from the Redwings Horse Sanctuary talk to San Luis Obispo County elementary students during the Great AgVenture event in Paso Robles.

Members of Paso Robles High FFA pose for a photo at the Great AgVenture at Paso Robles Event Center. Contributed photos

A student pets a horse from the Redwings Horse Sanctuary during the Great AgVenture event as Paso Robles Event Center.

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News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

PASO ROBLES

Paso Robles City Library Hosts International Travelogue

The Paso Robles City Library invites the public to travel through Northern Italy and Istanbul with avid travelers Karen MacLaurin and Mike Cussen on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. This time, visit Milan, Piacenza, Cremona, Ferr ara, the Lido, Venice, Rome, Siena, and Florence with the intrepid duo, then hop over to Istanbul for a few days before returning home. Experience the delicious food, idyllic sightseeing, stunning art, and historic architecture in this fascinating travelogue.

Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

The library is open Monday-Fri day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the library at (805) 237-3870 or visit prcity.com/library and the Library's Facebook and Instagram sites for more information.

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Ribbon Cuttings for the 2022 F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project & Traffic Way Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project

The City of Atascadero announced the completion of the 2022 F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the Traffic Way Sewer Main Replace

ment Project! City Council celebrated with official ribbon cuttings this week to announce the completion of both major projects.

The 2022 F-14 Pavement Rehabil itation Project is nearing completion, with the rehabilitation of 3.3 miles of roadways. Road segments in this proj ect included Ardilla Road north of Balboa Road, Balboa Road from San Fernando Road to Santa Ana Road, Cebada Road, Cenegal Road from Laurel Road to the original western limit, and Corriente Road between San Fernando Road and Santa Ana Road. Pavement rehabilitation included asphalt overlays and full section road way reconstruction, depending upon the existing condition. Other improvements

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included minor drainage enhancements intended to extend the life of the newly replaced roadway. The total project costs were approximately $3.5 million and construction was performed by Souza Construction, Inc. of San Luis Obispo.

The Traffic Way Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project replaced over one mile of undersized 10 and 12-inch diameter sewer main pipe with larger 15 and 18-inch diameter pipe beneath Traffic Way between Bajada Avenue (Colony Park Community Center) and San Jacinto Avenue. This segment of sewer main generally conveys all waste water flows originating from City-sew ered parcels north of Traffic Way, so it was important that the new gravity main be sized to accommodate both

Paso Robles School District Removes Link on 'Safe Zone Project' Website

Some of the resource websites provided on Safe Zone led to what 'could be described as pornographic content'

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

PASO ROBLES — A link posted to the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) website's Student Resources page has raised concerns among parents of students within the District.

During the Tuesday night board meeting's public comment, a member of the Moms of Liberty group, Jessica Barratt, requested the Board address a link found on the District's website, The Safe Zone Project.

The Safe Zone Project is a "free online resource providing curricula, activities, and other resources for educators facilitating Safe Zone train ings (sexuality, gender, and LGBTQ+ education sessions), and learners who are hoping to explore these concepts on their own."

According to the website, the Safe Zone was co-created by Sam Killer

mann, the creator of Hues." "Hues is art, tools, and resources for global justice. A space to question the dogma, investigate the ways we might be creat ing barriers for ourselves, and explore paths to living social justice."

In the Safe Zone's resources are websites that Barratt described as "disturbing." Some of the resource websites provided on Safe Zone led to what could be described as pornographic content.

Barratt, who said she typically attends Templeton Unified School District's meetings, said the link was brought to her attention by another member of the Moms of Liberty group on Sept. 27. According to Barratt, the link was taken off of the District's website a few days later. She requested the Board address the linked information at a future board meeting.

According to the screenshots Barratt provided, the Safe Zone Project was linked under the Student Equity section of the Student Services depart ment on pasoschools.org. The Student Equity section is no longer available on the website.

Following Barratt's comments in the

meeting, there was no response from trustees. However, Paso Robles Press reached out to the District's Superin tendent, Curt Dubost, for comment.

Dubost provided Paso Robles Press with his response to Barratt and said there is one more individual he needs to speak to for his internal investiga tion.

In his response to Barratt, Dubost said he viewed the link and found it "highly inappropriate," and he directed staff to investigate the matter.

During the staff's preliminary findings, the District rolled over its website to a new service provider on Sept. 30.

Dubost further explains they "ascer tained the site in question was likely posted to the Student Services page of our old website late last Spring."

He continues to say that because the website is hosted by a new provider, they do not have the ability to directly access the logs of who specifically posted the site and when. Dubost says they believe the Safe Zone link was approved without viewing their resource links.

He does not believe that the site

was "knowingly approved for post ing, given the obviously inappropriate content. I offer this by way of explana tion, not excuse. It should never have been allowed on our old or new site. I don't believe, though, that it was intentionally posted."

Dubost notes in his statement to Barratt that he has directed staff not to post any resource without fully scru tinizing any link attached.

When Paso Robles Press reached out to the board trustees for comment, newly appointed trustee Kenneth Enney was the first and only to respond.

Enney told Paso Robles Press that he requested an "external investigation" be conducted.

He explained concerns of the District violating obscenity laws and that it would be best for the incident to be investigated by the District Attor ney first to avoid the District being accused of covering anything up.

Enney further explained, "We don't need anything else that is going to divide the school community."

Paso Robles Press is following this story and will provide updates when available.

existing and future projected waste water flows. Due to the depth of the sewer line and necessary trench widths, asphalt overlay of the northbound travel lane was included in the project to miti gate damage to the roadway. The total project costs were approximately $3.75 million and construction was performed by Specialty Construction, Inc. of San Luis Obispo.

Both projects had significant impacts to traffic over the past year, and the City wants to thank motorists and nearby residents and businesses for their patience during construction.

For more information or questions regarding the projects above, please contact Public Works at (805) 470-3456 or publicworks@atascadero.org.

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Almond Country Quilt Guild Hosting Annual Auction

The event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

PASO ROBLES — The Almond Country Quilt Guild is holding its Annual Quilt Auction on Saturday, November 5. Entry is free, and there will be a wide assortment of quilts and quilted wearables to bid on.

The event will be held at Trin ity Lutheran Church, 940 Cres ton Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. for viewing of the live auction quilts. The silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. The live auction will start at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to the NCI/Achievement House and Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation.

For more information on the Almond Country Quilt Guild, visit acqguild.com

Six Candidates Vying for Two Seats on the Templeton Unified School District Governing Board

Both seats will be up for re-election on the Nov 8 General Election

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

TEMPLETON — The Temple ton Unified School District (TUSD) is gearing up for the general election on Tuesday, Nov 8. Two seats that are both four-year terms on the governing board are open to be filled, and a total of six candidates are vying for the job. The two open seats on the five-per son TUSD governing board will be left by current board members Matt Vierra,

who has been on the board since 2018, and Jan Nimick, who has been a part of the TUSD governing board since 2016.

The election to fill the two open TUSD seats will continue with at-large voting in 2022. Meaning that anyone of voting age living inside the Templeton School District will be able to vote for their candidate of choice.

The same goes for the Atascadero Unified School District. In contrast, the Paso Robles Unified School District has adopted by-trustee voting for the 2022 elections.

The candidates running for the TUSD governing board are:

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Janel Armet, a mother and business woman who filed her candidate state ment on Aug 12, 2022.

Matt Allison, also a parent and busi ness person who filed his candidate statement on Aug 10.

Fiona Bond, a local parent, and horti culturist who did not file her candidate statement.

Jay L. Raftery, Jr., an attorney who filed his candidate statement on Aug 11.

Jason Tesarz, a parent and engineer who filed their candidate statement on Aug 12.

Jennifer Grinager, also a parent and a therapist who filed her candidate state

Printing Errors Found in County Voter Guide

Errors are found for City of Pismo Beach and Lucia Mar Unified School District; online versions are correct

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SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY — The County Clerk-Recorder has discovered two printing errors in the County Voter Information Guide for voters within the City of Pismo Beach and Lucia Mar Unified School District, Trustee Area No. 3. These Voter Information Guides went out with ballots last week. The online versions of the Guides have been corrected. Corrected Voter Information Guides will be mailed out to all registered voters in the affected districts.

While the pages that make up the voter guide were proofed numerous times before being sent to print, there was a mistake in

the assembly of the pages that attributed to the omission of the candidate statements of Pismo Beach City Council Candidate Kevin Kreowski, and Lucia Mar Unified School District Trustee Are No. 3 Candidate Ashley Smeester. The County of San Luis Obispo has used the same printer and proofing process for years without incident. Never theless, additional proofing processes will be implemented during printing and before they are sent out to voters for all future elections.

While some additional candi dates have come forward claim ing their statements were wrong or omitted, the Clerk-Record er’s office has confirmed those candidates either declined to submit a candidate statement (and signed the form confirm ing so) or submitted changes to their statements after the state mandated deadline for changes (State of California Elections

Code Section 133307 (a) and (b).)

In addition, there was a typo graphical error in the ballot language for Measure C-22 effecting San Luis Coastal School District. (A % symbol was used instead of a “cents” symbol.)

Online versions have been corrected and voters will receive Corrective Action Mailers this week. It is of the utmost impor tance to the Clerk-Recorder’s office and the staff who work in it, that the integrity of fair and accu rate elections be held in San Luis Obispo County. These mistakes should not have happened, were accidental in the printing process and we are taking all measures to rectify them. We welcome you, as members of the media, to ask any questions you may have, or that may be prompted by inqui ries from your viewers/read ers. Feel free to contact Elaina Cano, County Clerk-Recorder at ecano@co.slo.ca.us.

ment on Jul 29.

All six candidates will be on Temple ton residents' Election Ballots come November or when their mail-in ballots appear in their mailboxes that were sent out last week.

Where to Vote

Residents may drop off vote-by-mail ballots at any Official Drop Box (visit slocounty.ca.gov for locations) starting Oct 11, or on Election Day at any Poll ing Place location from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Residents may also return ballots by mail as long as it is postmarked by Election Day (Nov 8).

If you prefer to vote in person, please

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visit your assigned Polling Place loca tion on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov 8) between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Assigned Polling Place locations are printed on your vote-by-mail ballot stub. If one is unable to bring their vote-bymail ballot in to surrender, the precinct worker must contact the elections office to void your outstanding vote-by-mail ballot before issuing you a polling place ballot. If you do not go to your assigned Polling Place, your name will not appear on the roster and you will be required to vote a Provisional Ballot.

For more information, visit slocounty.ca.gov.

Nominations are Open for Roblan of the Year

Deadline to submit your nomination is Friday, Oct. 28

STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — Within our commu nity are people who go above and beyond to make Paso Robles a better place to live, work and play. These individuals volunteer, lend an extra hand and go the extra mile to better Paso Robles for all.

The Chamber celebrates by awarding the Roblan of the Month to outstanding commu nity members. Once a year we recognize those individuals who have truly made a difference with the special distinction of Roblan of the Year.

You can now submit your nominations for Roblan of the Year now until Friday, Oct. 28. Only completed forms will be accepted.

CRITERIA

• Must be a past Roblan of the Month & not a past Roblan of the Year

• Significant contributor to Paso Robles through community service, community

action, philanthropy or other ongoing community outreach

Nominee must have lived in the greater Paso Robles area for at least five (5) years Community involvement must not be based solely upon their contributions of employment-related responsibilities

You can have a variety of supporters write letters or sign one letter on the nominee's behalf documenting their service and dedi cation to Paso Robles.

Roblan(s) of the Year will be honored at the Paso Robles and Templeton Cham ber of Commerce 2023 Annual Gala and Installation Dinner. If you have questions about the nomination process or would like a copy of past honorees for the month and/or year, please contact the Chamber office at (805) 238-0506 or email events@ pasorobleschamber.com

Please return the nomination form: Mail/in-person: Paso Robles Cham ber of Commerce/Attn: Roblan of the Year Committee 1225 Park Street, Paso Robles

Fax: (805) 238-0527

Email: events@pasorobleschamber.com

CANDICE SANDERS Executive Director

W hen Heather was diag nosed with stage 1 triple-negative breast cancer in 2021, she hadn’t noticed any warning signs. Instead, it was a routine mammogram that led to her diagnosis. “I always did my regular screenings,” says Heather. “I was getting mammograms twice a year.” Because her breast cancer was caught early, Heather was able to consider many treat ment options. Since completing treatment, her outcome has been wonderful, she says.

Still, Heather faced tough challenges on her journey. Just days before she received her diagnosis, her husband learned he had esophageal cancer. The couple, who are also parents, had to navigate a difficult conversa tion with their sons about their diagnoses. Heather’s family turned to support groups offered by Cancer Support Commu nity. “That had a tremendous impact on my journey,” she says. Heather is on the other side of treatment, and she continues to be a strong advocate for routine breast cancer screening.

Risk Factors:

Family history and genetic susceptibility –

About 5 percent - 10 percent of all breast cancers are caused by a hereditary genetic muta tion.

• Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have an increased risk of develop ing breast cancer.

Women are at higher risk if they have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer on either the mater nal or paternal side.

Personal history of breast abnormalities

Age – Risk increases with age. Most breast cancer cases occur in women older than age 60.

Age at first menstrual period

– Women who had their first menstrual period before age 12 have a slightly increased risk.

Breast density – Women with dense breasts may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Childbirth – Women who have never given birth or who

gave birth to their first child after age 30 are slightly more at risk.

Race – White women have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than Black women.

However, Black women are more likely to have an aggres sive subtype of breast cancer.

Signs & Symptoms:

The classic symptom for breast cancer is a lump found in the breast or armpit. The follow ing symptoms require a medical exam and evaluation:

• Swelling or lump (mass) in the breast

• Swelling in the armpit (lymph nodes)

Nipple discharge (sponta neous and from one side only)

Pain in the nipple

• Inverted nipple and/or scaly or pitted skin on nipple

• Unusual breast pain or discomfort

If you experience any of these symptoms, speak with your health care provider right away.

Breast Cancer Resources & Support

Recent research reveals the impact breast cancer can have on women’s quality of life and distress. For example, 48 percent of breast cancer participants were at risk for clinically signif icant levels of anxiety.

Additionally, 1 out of 2 breast cancer participants were moder ately to very seriously concerned about sleep problems.

If you are living with breast cancer or are a caregiver to someone with breast cancer, these resources can help ease the burden of your journey:

Find more information about breast cancer, including infor mation about diagnosis, test ing, treatment options, and how to cope. Cancer Support Community offers monthly education and materials avail able to help you empower yourself with knowledge.

Connect with our Cancer Support Helpline by phone or online. Our experienced Helpline staff are here to offer free navigation for cancer patients or their loved ones.

Join our caring and support ive community — our office located on Las Tablas Road in Templeton offers weekly support groups, individual therapy, and health & well ness programs to help you gain back control, reduce anxiety, and to navigate the social and emotional impacts of cancer.

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2022 Hall of Fame

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‧ 2022 Hall of Fame dinner on November 12, 2022

CONTACT INFO P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org

Please help us continue our work in recognizing the individuals who have contributed to the Grey hounds' athletic programs over the years by nominating a worthy student-athlete, teacher, coach, or community supporter. www.lighthouseatascadero.org

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About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: atascaderogreyhoundfoundation.org/donate.html

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gift Shop Hours

The Friends Gift Shop in the Library Lobby is NOW OPEN. Store hours Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. Second location now open: The BackRoom Bookstore at The Gatherings Emporium 1335 Park Street, Hours 11-5.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appre ciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc.

upport the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.

Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day.

Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS: Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast

UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Annual Fryer’s Club Roast - October 23, 2022

CONTACT INFO

1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465 (805) 238-4411

Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Fridays by Appoint ment cscslo.org

We have a number of special events throughout the year that support our ability to provide programs, support and education FREE of charge to our community! Discover more at cscslo.org/Support-Our-Work

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible.

For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

THOMAS MCCLURE DEVORE 1938 – 2022

Thomas McClure

DeVore passed away peacefully on the 6th of October, 2022. Memories of Tom will continue living on through his family and friends.

In Loving Memory

O ur precious mother, Cynthia “Cindy” Marie (Stahl) Sewell, went home to her heavenly Father on October 17, at 83 years of age, in Templeton, California. Cynthia was born October 5, 1939, the third child of John H Stahl Sr and Ella (Meyer) Stahl in San Antonio, Texas. Her beloved

Tom was a loving, caring, intel ligent man who, throughout his lifetime, devoted himself to Christ, his church, and his family. Born the 11th day of March 1938 to Lloyd and Mary DeVore in Pennsylvania, he is survived by his long-time partner, Caro lyn (Lyn) Gausman; daughters Diane Soini and Karen Reyn olds (Blake); four grandchildren: Nathan Towe, Sarah Chapman (Justin), Grace Reynolds, Reese Reynolds; brother John DeVore (Anna). Tom was predeceased by his older brother Robert (Barbara) in 2013. Tom will also be missed by his extended family

husband, Gerald Sewell, and her brothers, David Stahl, John H Stahl Jr, and Louis Stahl, preceded her in death. She is survived by her two daughters, Gerie Leibelt (Jack Leibelt) and Sabrina Kruse (Doug Kruse), and grandchildren, Logan Kruger, Carra (Kruse) Tien (Aaron Tien), and Zack ery Kruse.

Raised in Carrizo Springs, Texas, Cynthia was active in the Methodist Church and many school activities, includ ing basketball and band as Drum Majorette. Cynthia graduated from the University of North Texas with a teaching degree and moved to Califor

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and many friends.

In his early years, Tom’s family lived in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Illinois. After gradu ating from high school in Illi nois, he moved with his family to Santa Barbara, where he attended Santa Barbara City College. Tom’s career began at EG&G in Goleta, working his way up to Senior Scien tist. During his career with EG&G, he traveled through out the United States, includ ing the Nevada test site known as Area 51. He spent six weeks in Enewetak, Marshall Islands, coordinating with the Army to

nia for her first teaching job. During a visit home, she met her husband Gerald, who was stationed in Carrizo Springs with the US Border Patrol Service. Cynthia was singing in the choir and saw his blue eyes from the choir loft, and their love story began. They married in December 1962 and experienced many moves back and forth across the coun try as Gerald advanced in his career with Cynthia teaching and participating in many of the girl’s activities, including being a Girl Scout Leader and PTA President.

In 1977 they settled perma nently in Chino, California,

clean up nuclear waste follow ing US nuclear bomb tests. Tom retired at 55 but contin ued to do consulting work and helped to start up a technology company, Far West Technolo gies, in Goleta.

Tom moved away from Santa Barbara to enjoy life with Lyn on his ranch in Atascadero and then eventually to the house on the lake in Atascadero that he and Lyn built together. He walked Molly, the little white poodle, around the lake every day, wearing his bucket hat, cleaning up trash to do his part to keep the lake beautiful. Tom

so their girls could finish high school in one place. Cindy resumed her teaching career and enjoyed their life and friends there until Jerry and Cindy retired. A move to Upland, California, provided a new project in remodeling a beautiful mid-century home on historic Euclid Avenue.

Cynthia was a Chino United Methodist Church member, where she sang in the choir. Her interests included cake decorating, making jams and jellies, sewing, quilting, baking, puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. Her family treasure the quilts she made for them over the years.

developed close friendships with his neighbors on the lake and shared good times with them, trading help with projects and volunteering for the Atascadero Police Department.

Tom lived with Alzheimer’s for the past 12 years. On the 20th of August 2022, he suffered a stroke and could no longer live at home in Atascadero. He moved back to Santa Barbara to live with his daughter Karen and her family until the end when he passed at home peacefully with both of his daughters and family by his side. Tom will be greatly missed.

After retirement, they traveled extensively in their motorhome with friends and to visit family.

In 2005 they moved from Upland, California, to Temple ton, California, to enjoy a quieter lifestyle. They worked together, keeping up their home and property and spend ing time with their friends on many camping adven tures and with their cherished family, including several trips to Hawaii. Cynthia continued sewing and quilting until 2021.

Cynthia was an adored wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will be held in the hearts of her family and friends forever.

Atascadero Fire Hosts Fire Prevention Week

year’s

won’t wait. Plan

ATASCADERO — Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce that Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-15. Their local Fire Department works in coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week, celebrating its 100th Anniversary of the nation’s longest running public health observance on record.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme

is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your Escape!” to educate everyone about very important actions they can take to be safe in the home. The theme promotes potentially life-saving messages that can mean the difference between life and death in a fire.

Developing a home escape plan with all members of the household and practicing it regularly ensures that everyone knows what to do when the smoke alarm sounds and uses that time wisely.

Following are key messages behind this year’s “Fire won’t wait. Plan your Escape”

• Make sure your home escape plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory

or physical disabilities.

• Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound. Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

• Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where every one should meet.

• Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at

least once during the day and at night.

Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services will be visiting every school this week from Kindergarten through 4th grade. Along with Fire Prevention Week, their firefighters are also celebrating 100 years of fire service to the community and an opportunity to honor those who came before them, recognize all who are currently serving and express apprecia tion for those that will carry on the legacy into the future.

To learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your Escape!” visit firepreventionweek.org.

DEATHS

RICHARD "CROW" HIDALGO 54, of Grover Beach passed away on October 13th 2022. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach

KATHLEEN JEANETTE WILDING 78, of Nipomo passed away on October 7th 2022. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

LYNN WELFRINGER age 79 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 10/11/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

JERRY LAVACK age 83 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 10/12/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

RICHARD R. RODGERS age 79 a resident of Morro bay passed away on 10/13/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

GLENN MURRAY age 80 a resi dent of San Luis Obispo passed away on 10/09/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

CHARLES BRADLEY age 71 a resident of Beaverton Oregon passed away on 10/09/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

JONATHAN LYNN II age 57 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 10/08/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

MARGARET "PEGGY" STARK 73, of Arroyo Grande, passed away Oct. 13, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

BARBARA COOPER, 102, of Pismo Beach, passed away Oct. 13, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

CARLA MARLEY, 69, of Oceano, passed away Oct. 16, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

PEARL BUENAFE, 89, of Arroyo Grande, passed away Oct. 13, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

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ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCTOBER 10, 2022

08:52— Albert Deonte Allen, 20, transient, was arrested on the 4300 block of Del Rio Rd. and booked for BURGLARY:FIRST DEGREE [459]; Case no. 222585 12:31— Valerie A Dunham, 61, of Atascadero was booked for DISORDERLY CONDUCT:AL COHOL [647(F)]; Case no. 222587

20:14— Zackery Peter Nixon, 39, of Atascadero was arrested on the 800 block of El Camino Real and booked for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)], EVADE PEACE OFFI CER WITH WANTON DISREGARD FOR SAFETY [2800.2(A)]; Case no. 222592

OCTOBER 12, 2022

00:17— Eric Castro, 23, of San Luis Obispo was arrested on the 2200 block of El Camino Real and cited for DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO [14601.2(A)]; Case no. 222602

15:55— Leon Joseph Daniels, 64, of Atascadero was cited for DRIVE:LIC SUSPENDED/ETC [14601.1(A)], DISPLAY ON VEHICLE/PRESENT TO OFFICER UNLAW FUL REGISTRATION [4462.5]; Case no. 222607

20:22— Pablo Chavezcontreras, 32, of Atascadero was arrested on the corner of El Camino Real and San Rafael Rd. and cited for DRIV:SUSP/ETC LIC:DUI:VIO [14601.2(A)]; Case no. 222611

OCTOBER 13, 2022

04:09— Jennifer Marie Hornlein, 48, transient, was arrested on the corner of El Camino Real and San Anselmo Rd. and booked for POSSESS STOLEN VEHICLE/ VESSEL/ETC [496D(A)]; Case no. 222613 14:51— Shannon Clayton Buie, 52, of Paso Robles was cited for DRIVE:LIC

SUSPENDED/ETC [14601.1(A)]; Case no. 222618 19:07— Owen Martin Kelly, 59, of Atascadero was arrested on the 9100 block of Palomar Ave. and cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)]; Case no. 222622

OCTOBER 14, 2022

04:37— Ryan Joseph Silvas, 35, of Santa Maria was arrested on the 5600 block of Capistrano Ave. and booked for VIOLATE PROTECTIVE ORDER:DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:W/PRIOR [166(C)(4)], ADW WITH FORCE:POSSIBLE GBI [245(A)(4)], INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABI TANT/DATNG RELATNSHP [273.5(A)], CHILD ABUSE W/O GBI/DTH [273A(B)], DAMAGE/ DESTROY ANY WIRELESS COMMUNICA TION DEVICE [591.5]; Case no. 222625

14:19— Andres Rodriguez, 43, transient, was arrested on the 5000 block of Traffic Way and cited for FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8]; Case no. 222623

OCTOBER 15, 2022

10:14— Anthony David Leland Cagnina, 27, transient, was booked for BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISDE MEANOR CHARGE [978.5]; Case no. 222634

OCTOBER 16, 2022

12:27— Arthur Michael Gentry, 40, of Atascadero was booked for FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8]; Case no. 222645

PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCTOBER 10, 2022 02:16— Mark Thomas Skovronski, of Newark,

CA, was on-view arrested on the corner of 24th St. and Riverside Ave. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223156 19:39— Alejandra Juarez, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on HWY 101 North for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223161 20:55— Eddie Lee Murillo, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of Park St. and 30th St. for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 223163 23:20— Raymond George Bullus, of Atascadero was on-view arrested on the corner of Mesa Rd. and Golden Hill Rd. for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 223164

OCTOBER 11, 2022 23:42— Julie Alexandria Berban, was on-view arrested on the corner of Mesa Rd. and Golden Hill Rd. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S]; Case no. 223164 01:10— Aaron Mathew Sorrentino, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 840 block of Rolling Hill Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223166 01:25— Edward Glenn III Hash, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 1100 block of Creston Rd. for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], Bench Warrant [978.5PC], Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 223167 04:06— Gina Marie Miner, of Atascadero

was taken into custody on the corner of Pine St. and 7th St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FEL ONY [O/W-F], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC]; Case no. 223168

12:17—

Nichole Le Anne Lumbattis, transient, was summoned/cited on the 850 block of Spring St. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC]; Case no. 223175 20:39— Marisol Espinozadelgado, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 1100 block of Rachel Ln. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223183

OCTOBER 13, 2022

02:20— Severiano Ortegamoreno, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of Spring St. and 18th St. for RIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC]; Case no. 223198

OCTOBER 14, 2022

03:11— Mark Paxton Dino Furtado, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 180 block of Niblick Rd. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC]; Case no. 223206 19:06— Jacobo Omero Valdesmunoz, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 180 block of Creston Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223212

OCTOBER 15, 2022 01:02— Antonio Ramonvitervo, of Madera,

CA, was summoned/cited on the corner of Spring St. and 30th St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223216

02:23— Eric Anthony Surber, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of Niblick Rd. and Spring St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223218

13:22— Phillip Paul Portillo, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of Union Rd. and Walnut Dr. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC]; Case no. 223222

19:21— Jordon Dominique Dooley, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 1400 block of Creston Rd. for Petty Theft [484(A) PC]; Case no. 223225

23:59—

Armani Sebastian Carvajal, of Brookedale, CA, was taken into custody on the 3100 block of Park St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F]; Case no. 223229

OCTOBER 16, 2022

19:37— Abraham Edward Jordan, transient, was on-view arrested on the corner of 13th St. and Park St. for Vandalism [594(A)(1)PC]; Case no. 223239 22:06— Luis Enrique Lopez, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of SB HWY 101 and Pine St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 223240

22:54— Taylor Anne Bork, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 2400

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222192

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FENCING 101, 3537 SPRING ST APT A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: FRANCISCO JAVIER VAL DOVINOS, 3537B SPRING ST APT A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ FRANCISCO JAVIER VAL DOVINOS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

San Luis Obispo County on 09/22/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/22/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/22/2027 PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 584

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20222175

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: RIO SECO WINERY LLC, 8375 SAN MARCOS RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIA BILITY COMPANY: RIO SECO WINERY LLC, 8375 SAN MARCOS RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization CA

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RIO SECO WINERY LLC, CAROL J HINKLE, MANAG ING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/01/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my

office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/20/2027 PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 585

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222065

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGHLAND CLEANING SERVICE, 3620 MARICOPA RD, ATASCADE RO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID UAL: VASIL VUKAJ, 125 SPRING ST, APT # 17, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ VASIL VUKAJ

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/07/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: NOT APPLICABLE

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/07/2027 PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 586

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No 20222167

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAX HOUSE CLEANING, 1131 DORO THY ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: ALICIA ELIZABETH MAX, 1131 DOROTHY ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ ALICIA ELIZABETH MAX

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/19/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/01/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/19/2027 PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 587

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222184

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: CURVAS DIVINAS, 5145 CHAPARRAL RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN

LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: MARBELLA LIZARRAGA, 3448 PARK ST UNIT 201, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ MARBELLA LIZARRAGA

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/21/2027

PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 588

PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CAL IFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.

Petition of GERARDO MORA for change of name, case no. 22CVP-0254

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1.

Petitioner: GERARDO MORA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: GEREARDO MORA to

Proposed name: JERICHO MORA 2.

2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indi cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 11/9/2022 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b.

The address of the court is 901 PARK STREET, PASO RO BLES, CA 93446

c. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circu lation, printed in the county:

THE ATASCADERO NEWS Date: 9/16/2022 /s/ Judge

RITA FEDERMAN, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 589

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222185

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: 1800 EL POMAR, 1800 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: EL POMAR RANCH, LLC, 1500 NORTH ROEBEN DRIVE, VISALIA, CA 93291

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

CALIFORNIA

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ EL POMAR RANCH, LLC, AMBER ELISABETH BAXLEY, MANAGING MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/15/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/21/2027 PUB: 09/29, 10/06, 10/13, 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 591

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222085 THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: MINA’S CLEANING

free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are en couraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be post poned one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that in formation about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the resched uled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file num ber assigned to this case 103382-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Inter net Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc tion. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 3133319, or visit this internet website www.clearrecon corp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 103382-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as

an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice re garding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 PUB: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2022 LEGAL CM 617

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSS W. GATZERT CASE NO. 22PR-0332

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSS W. GATZERT.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KELLY WARREN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PRO BATE requests that KELLY JON WARREN be appoint ed as personal represen tative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and cod icils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for ex amination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Inde pendent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal rep resentative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before tak ing certain very important actions, however, the per sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/15/22 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 locat ed at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBIS PO, CA 93401; MAILING ADDRESS: 1035 PALM STREET, ROOM 385, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

Your hearing will be in person or via zoom.

(Probate)

MEETING ID: 161 241 5408

PASSWORD: 79513

You may also access the Zoom information from the court website at https:// www.slo.courts.ca. gov

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in per son or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap pointed by the court within the later of either (1) four

months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal represen tative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Pro bate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Pro bate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may af fect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowl edgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Spe cial Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Pro bate Code section 1250. A

Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner KELLY WARREN - SBN 98670 155 WEST BADILLO STREET COVINA CA 91723 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/22 CNS-3632989#

PASO ROBLES PRESS LEGAL CM 618

T.S. No.: 22-6911

Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: *******604 APN: 012-273-054 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 5/31/2019.

Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Expla nation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Law yer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings as sociation, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but with out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, re garding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, inter est thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trust ee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Susan J Kreider, A Widow Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 6/10/2019 as Instrument No. 2019021864 of Official Re cords in the office of the Re corder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of

Sale: 11/22/2022 at 9:00

AM Place of Sale: Breeze way facing Santa Rosa Street County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $352,577.66 Street Ad dress or other common designation of real proper ty: 4401 Moccasin Ln Paso Robles California 93446 A.P.N.: 012-273-054 The undersigned Trustee dis claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common desig nation is shown, directions to the location of the prop erty may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are con sidering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are en couraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursu ant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that in formation about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if ap plicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6911. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone informa tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement informa tion is to attend the sched uled sale. Notice To Tenant:

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursu ant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc tion. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www. auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6911 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 9/21/2022 Prestige De fault Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, Cali fornia 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer PUB: 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2022 LEGAL CM 631

PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No. 22001541-1 CA APN: 021-311-014 NO TICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2007. UN LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings as sociation, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but with out covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, re garding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon,

as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, inter est thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trust ee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TIMOTHY C. HART, A SIN GLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/04/2007, as Instru ment No. 2007078094 of Official Records of San Luis Obispo County, California. Date of Sale: 11/10/2022 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Build ing 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, California Estimated amount of unpaid bal ance and other charges: $220,388.07

Note: Be cause the Beneficiary re serves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common desig nation of real property: 1023 MISSION STREET SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 Described as follows: LOTS 12 AND 13 IN BLOCK 60 OF THE TOWN OF SAN MIGUEL, IN THE UNIN CORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALI FORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED APRIL 04, 1889 IN BOOK B, PAGE(S) 53 OF MAPS, IN THE OF FICE OF THE COUNTY RE CORDER OF SAID COUNTY. A.P.N #.: 021-311-014 The undersigned Trustee dis claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common desig nation is shown, directions to the location of the prop erty may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are con sidering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are en couraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender

may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be post poned one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that in formation about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the resched uled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-266-7512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostand pub.com using the file number assigned to this case 22001541-1 CA.

Information about post ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone infor mation or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement in formation is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE

TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc tion. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-2667512 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepo standpub.com using the file number assigned to this case 220015411 CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trust ee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trust ee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consid er contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Dated: 10/11/2022 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 , Irvine, CA 92606

For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: 866266-7512 or www.

elitepostandpub.com

Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security inter est of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a

bankruptcy court or is sub ject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational pur poses only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 35610 Pub Dates 10/20, 10/27, 11/03/2022 LEGAL CM 632

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commer cial Code)

Escrow No. 419281-24

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinaf ter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: ALMOST MEXICO, INC., 1902 CRESTON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 934464487

(3) The location in Califor nia of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: EPCW, LLC, 8135 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

(5) The location and gener al description of the assets to be sold are: ALL FURNI TURE, FIXTURES, EQUIP MENT PRESENTLY OWNED BY SELLER AND USED IN OPERATION OF THE BUSI NESS, GOODWILL, INVEN TORY OF STOCK IN TRADE REMAINING AT CLOSING of that certain business located at: 1902 CRESTON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-4487

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SENOR SANCHO'S, ALSO KNOWN AS ALMOST MEXICO, INC., CARLOS LEYVA, AND TEQUI LA JOE'S BAR & GRILL

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is NOVEMBER 7, 2022, at the office of VIVA ESCROW! INC, 136 W WALNUT AVE, MONRO VIA, CA 91016 Escrow No. 419281-24, Escrow Officer: JULIANA TU, CSEO, CEO, CBSS, CEI, SASIP

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filling claims is: NOVEMBER 4, 2022

(10) This Bulk Sale is sub ject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE DATED: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

TRANSFEREES: EPCW, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LI ABILITY COMPANY 1224393-PP PASO RO BLES PRESS 10/20/22 PUB: 10/20/2022

LEGAL CM 642

NOTICE We hereby give notice that the goods in the following units and names stored at The Space Place, 501 Pine St., Paso Robles, Ca. will be deemed the property of The Space Place and will be removed and/or sold if owners as listed below do not remit pay

ment by November 4, 2022 Before 5 PM Sale to be on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 9:30A.M. at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, Ca. PUB: 10/20, 10/27/2022 LEGAL CM 647

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero

DATE: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero will hold a VIR TUAL PUBLIC HEARING at the time and place in dicated above to consider the following project and proposed environmental determination: 1)The proposed project is for a condo map at 10165 El Camino Real on APN 030-461-044 to allow for a subdivision of one parcel into two and 76 airspace condominium units on the resulting rear parcel. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15315, Class 15: Minor Land Divisions. Staff’s rec ommendation is for the Planning Commission to review the proposal and approve the project (SBDV22-0077). Interested individuals are invited to participate through the Zoom plat form and will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project and may call 669900-6833 to listen and provide public comment via phone. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pc-comments@atascadero. org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Com ments will be forwarded to the Planning Commis sion and made part of the administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submis sion but before the close of the meeting, the com ment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email comments will not be read into the record. All comments received on this item may be become part of the public record and are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or visit the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at http://www. atascadero.org.

DATED: Oct. 18, 2022

S/ P Dunsmore, Commu nity Development Director PUBLISH: Oct. 20, 2022 LEGAL CM 648

WORSHIP

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

PERSPECTIVE

Good

Month of the Pumpkin — and Quilts!

8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 460-0762. awakeningways.org

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.; Evening Worship - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

535 Creston Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS

4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC

We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;Daily Mass- 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Spanish; Saturday 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 12:30PM. Father Rudolfo Contreras.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nurs-ery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; (805) 466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office (805) 466-0379, fax (805) 466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org

barbie butz COLUMNIST

Iremember when the Almond Country Quilt Guild formed.

I loved quilts, but I was not a “sewer” of anything. However, I did become a collector of antique quilts which gave me a great appreciation of the work of the Guild, that of bring back the craft.

The Almond Country Quilt Guild will be holding its Annual Quilt Auction on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles. This auction will benefit NCI/Achievement House and Paso Robles Youth Arts Foun dation.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. for viewing of the Live Auction Quilts and Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m., ending at 6:30 p.m. The Live Auction will start at 7 p.m.

There is no cost to attend, so go and enjoy and join the Guild for an evening of fun. There will also

be a wide assortment of quilts and quilted wearables to bid on. Guild members say, “This is not just your Grandmother’s quilts, but amazing works of art.”

If you like to play Bunco, or if you have never played Bunco, you won’t want to miss the Quota of Atascadero’s Halloween Bunco Bash on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m., at Kiwanis Hall 7848 Pismo Avenue in Atascadero. Tickets are $20 and include beverages and snacks. There will be an oppor tunity drawing for great prizes. Costumes are encouraged to cele brate Halloween.

When I was growing up, we carved pumpkins for Hallow een and made pumpkin pies from cans of Libby’s pumpkin puree. Now, there are wonder ful cookbooks full of recipes for using pumpkin for stews, cakes, breads, candy, and even chili! It is used in entrees, side dishes, and desserts. I attribute the diversity to creative cooks, both amateur and professional.

This week’s recipe continues to celebrate the “month of the pumpkin,” according to me! I hope you agree.

My friend recently gave me this recipe for Pumpkin Chili.

She serves it buffet-style with dishes of toppings so that guests have a choice. She serves it with a basket of soda crackers, adding that’s the way it was done when she was growing up. When I was growing up, it was served with the crackers, or cornbread. You choose.

Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground spicy Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1⁄2 green bell pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 (15 ounce ) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, not drained

1 (15 ounce ) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth

Toppings:

Prey For Me

lee pitts COLUMNIST

Working with animals like we do, we quickly learn that they can easily be divided into either prey or predator. Baby lambs, calves and purse dogs are prey to predators like wolves, coyotes and 8-year-old 4H showmen. Antelope, horses, crippled bison, female joggers wearing headphones and guys on bicycles are prey to mountain lions. Homeowners are prey to couples in nice clothes peddling religion door to door, while pretty much every living thing in the sea is prey to the 150-ton blue whale. Looky-loos on car lots are prey to used car salesmen, heavy-footed drivers are prey to highway patrolman, cows fall prey to predatory veterinarians with long arms on preg checking day and girly boys in school are prey to bullies on the football team.

Sometimes roles can change and something can go from being

the predator to the prey and vice versa, like the coyote who attacks sheep who then falls prey to the human predator with a rifle. Or rattlesnakes whose poisonous fangs make them dangerous predators but become prey to ranchers and roustabouts with sharp shovels. The tormenting bully is a predator until he becomes the prey who is expelled from school by a predatory principal. Consider the mosquito who is a painful predator every time I go outside, but I turn into the predator when I nail a mosquito with a nasty slap to my own face. (In that case I'm both the predator and the prey simultaneously.) The best example of a human who can be either be prey or predator is someone who ranchers deal with regularly: their banker.

I've known two bankers in my life who are named Jim and they are both nice, honest, fair and they bent over backwards to lend money to well-meaning folks with a dream. In my case, Jim loaned me $300, so I could buy my first show steer, even though all I had for collateral was a three-legged dog. In my case, I was the predator and Jim was the prey. But Jim did more

than loan me money; he gave me a tour of the bank, took me inside the vault and made me feel like a real businessman and as a result I banked with the bank Jim was employed by for 40 years until they were swallowed up by a huge bank that didn't have any Jims working for them.

My next experience with a banker was not so great. My wife and I had an agreement to borrow $100,000 to build our dream home on a great piece of real estate we used as collateral. But when it came time for the bank to give us the first one-third of the money the predatory banker informed us that there might be a problem with the loan. To make a long story short, we finally got the money, paid off the entire loan within three years and have not borrowed money from a banker ever since!

My mom dealt with banks every day because she worked for the FDIC after my folks divorced. Her job was to travel all over the country shutting down banks that had gone belly up. As a result I have a fabulous collection of bank bags from bankrupt banks. My mom's job was to get rid of all the loans on the books of the

“The Tragedy of Unbelief” Numbers 13 and 14

13:1-25).

dr. gary m. barker COLUMNIST

One of the greatest sins that the first generation of Israel ites who came out of Egyp tian slavery committed was UNBELIEF. The great lesson to be learned is that a few people can influence a great multitude in not believing God and rebelling against God’s clearly revealed will. This occurred when Moses was commanded by the Lord to choose 12 leaders of Israel to spy out the promised land and bring back a report of what they saw (Numbers

These men spied out the land over a period of 40 days and then returned and reported to Moses what they had seen. There were two reports given. Ten of the spies gave a bad report and two spies gave a good one. Ten spies said that the land was indeed very good but that the people who inhab ited the land were very strong and powerful. In their opin ion, the people could not be conquered. They said they felt like “grasshoppers” who could easily be killed. Two spies gave a minority report. They were Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 13:30, 14:6-9).

These men said that the land was very good and that with the Lord’s help, the people could be defeated in

battle. Joshua said the land flowed with milk and honey, and with the Lord’s protec tion and presence, the Israel ites had no reason to be afraid.

However, the congregation responded negatively because of the bad report. The people wanted to stone both Caleb and Joshua. The people then slandered the Lord by saying that He desired to see them perish by the sword. Their unbelief in God’s protection and enablement caused them to desire a very foolish thing.

They wanted to pick new leaders and return to Egypt (Numbers 14:1-4).

The consequences of this rebellion were very severe.

The first generation would all die in the wilderness over the next forty years because they disbelieved God (Numbers

Roasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded jalapeno jack cheese, sliced avocado, finely chopped red onion, crushed torti lla chips, and on and on!

Directions:

In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring to break into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Add onion and bell peppers to Dutch oven. Cook over medium, stirring, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, pumpkin puree, chicken broth and sausage. Bring to boil over medium high. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Season chili with salt and pepper if needed, Serve with toppings.

Cheers!

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.

broke banks and in thousands of cases this meant telling good loyal bank customers that they'd have to either pay off their loan or find alternative financing.

Immediately! This turned my mom into the most menacing predator in the country.

One day at a bank in western Colorado a rancher looked at my mom's name badge and said, "Pitts, huh. You wouldn't by chance be related to that guy who writes for the newspaper?"

She replied proudly, "Yes, he's my son."

Prior to my mom's admission, I had several newspapers and magazines in the area who used my column, but within three months, I had none. Zero! Zip! Nada! I told my mom, "You have to quit telling people you're related to me. It's killing my business!"

So, in the future if you can't find my column you'll know I was a victim of my deceased mom, the predator, who made "Pitts" a bad name from coast to coast.

Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.

14:26-36). The Lord also immediately put to death the 10 spies who gave an evil report of unbelief. This illustrates how much God is displeased with unbelief and slander against His promises. Leaders need to be very care ful not to lead people to rebel against God.

Lessons to Be Learned

1. Unbelief in God’s prom ises is a VERY SERIOUS SIN.

2. Bad Leadership can cause great tragedy to come upon people.

3. God rewards men of FAITH like Caleb and Joshua.

Dr. Gary Baker is an inde pendent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.

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reading from his jury.

Outside of the courthouse, Ruben and his defense lawyer Harold Mesick spoke with the press.

Ruben, who was on his way to have his electronic monitoring removed, told the press, “I am relieved and I’m worried about my son, of course.”

When asked why Susan was not present at the verdict read ing, Ruben stated that she could not be there due to medical issues.

Mesick reiterated several times that his client is a good man and is innocent, but that he wishes the public would uphold the court’s ruling and treat Ruben with more kindness.

“He is free to go,” said Mesick.

When asked if he had any comments for the victim’s family, Ruben said, “I feel bad for them because they didn’t get no answers about what happened to their daughter, and we don’t know what happened to their daughter.”

Following his arrest, Ruben was released on a $50,000 bail with electronic monitoring. Paul was denied bail and remained in county jail.

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on the characters, and live art is never the same twice,” added Goymerac.

Normally, OperaSLO would have performed an opera in October, but due to “Carou sel’s” cancellation earlier this year, the group filled its opera slot with something akin to a remount of the show.

“It’s been a really interesting process because it is kind of a remount, but it’s also not at the same time since we didn’t get to finish it [in May],” stated Stage Director Zach Johnson. “We also started with one group of people. We thought we had 85 percent of the same actors coming back, but by the time we got to opening, we had 85 percent new people involved in the show.”

The extremely talented

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areas and check it out on foot instead of driving by.

Russo also asks people coming to look at his display to be respectful of his neighbors by not parking in front of their houses or the side of the road.

“Folks will be invited to walk through the event on Hallow een night. That’s when all the special effects will be online. I’ll have some role players. There will be a werewolf dragging bodies and tearing them up and lots of fun crazy stuff going on,” Russo stated.

And though the Halloween Spooktacular will be turned on the whole of October, the

The trial began on July 18, just over a year after the father and son’s arrest. Throughout the trial, jurors heard from witnesses, including former Cal Poly students who were with Kristin and Paul at the party on Cran dall Way the night she went missing.

Two Jane Does from Los Angeles County testified in the trial, accusing Paul of raping them. Their testimonies have been deemed an integral part in the prosecution’s case against Paul.

Later that day, at the Monte rey County District Attorney’s Office, SLO District Attorney Dan Dow held a press confer ence to review the verdicts and give thanks to all involved in the case. He was joined by the Deputy District Attorney lead ing the case, Chris Peuvrelle, and SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson.

Parkinson released a state ment echoing his comments at the conference, “I am extremely pleased with the jury’s decision today to convict Paul Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart. I am disappointed, however, for the acquittal of Ruben Flores as an accessory for helping conceal the crime.”

He thanked the district attor neys for their work in the pros

“Carousel” cast was a mix of local performers from the Central Coast and actors and musicians from all over the United States. To cast the show, OperaSLO held audi tions in both San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles.

“The locals that are present really do represent the finest artists that are in our commu nity. It’s really exciting,” added Brian Asher Alhadeff, Oper aSLO’s general director and conductor.

Known for performing musi cals from the golden era of the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, OperaSLO opted to have its production of Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” pay homage to the original 1945 version of the musical. “Carousel” opened on Broadway on April 19, 1945, and while many thought that a musical reimagining of Ferenc Molnar’s 1909 play “Liliom”

special additions and the abil ity to walk through it will only be available the evening of Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.

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“You’ll walk through, and there will be props and other interactive effects that will be jumping up at you, and at you, and around you. There be all kinds of activity all over. There will be scary sounds and music and effects like that. The fog will turn the whole place into a scary graveyard. There’s a cemetery,” Russo added. “I like to scare the heck out of people. That’s something that’s been with me for a lot of years to see the reac tion. It’s just fun, brings me back to when I was a kid. It’s how

ecution and all members of the Sheriff’s Office who worked on the case over the years.

The sheriff added, “But there is no true justice until Kris tin is reunited with her family. This investigation will not be closed until we find Kristin. As I mentioned when I announced the arrests in this case, it is my hope that we are able to bring some closure to the Smart family. Peace to our commu nity. And justice, once and for all, for Kristin.”

The Smart family gave its own statement at the press confer ence. Stan Smart, Kristin’s father, read the following statement:

“Without Kristin, there is no joy or victory with this verdict, we all know it did not have to be this way. We will never be able to hear Kristin’s engaging laugh ter or revel in her embrace. Her hopes and dreams will never be realized; no form of justice can bring these back. After 26 years, with today’s split verdicts, we learned that our quest for justice for Kristin will continue. We appreciate and we are beyond grateful for the diligence of both juries and our faith in the justice system has been renewed by knowing the man who took Kristin’s life will no longer be free to abuse another family or victim.

would be too dark for Broad way, “Carousel” proved them wrong by running for 890 shows during its first run.

“It’s really exciting to see this size of a production return to San Luis Obispo,” Alhadeff said. “This is the largest local production that’s happened since COVID started. We’ve got over, probably, like 160 people associated between the orchestra, the cast, the choruses, the stage, the costume, just the whole crew behind it. It’s just massive.”

Atascadero News/Paso Robles Press was invited to Sunday’s performance of the show. The production was magnificent, from the glorious sets and costumes to the live orchestra and every talented actor on stage. The perfor mance presented the audience with the tale of Billy Bige low (played by Keegan Rlojas)

I found my youth. It helps me stay young.”

If you’d like to catch the Halloween Spooktacular with fog added to all the lights, Russo also mentioned that he’s been testing the fog machines roughly from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. most nights. If you want to ensure they will be turned on, keep updated by checking Russo’s Facebook page @Mark Russo Sr. (facebook.com/profile. php?id=100000727743494).

“We get a lot of kids and parents and visitors every year. I mean, the whole street is loaded with folks visiting, and it’s really cool. It makes us feel really warm. We want to try to keep that Halloween spirit alive,” concluded Russo.

“This has been an agonizingly long journey with more downs than ups, but we feel fortunate to have relied on the profes sional talents and commitment of Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle, District Attor ney Dan Dow, Beth Raub, our victim witness advocate, and paralegal Becky Cripe, and the stellar team at the San Luis Obispo County District Attor ney’s Office. We would also like to acknowledge Sheriff Ian Parkinson, Detective Clint Cole, District Attorney Investigator JT Camp, and the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office for their tireless commitment to making Kristin a priority. The steadfast efforts of this team and so many others ultimately made this day possible.

Finally, we are also thankful for the selfless contributions of Chris Lambert. His ‘Your Own Backyard’ podcast brought not only new information but much needed light and attention in our darkest hours by sharing Kristin’s voice and story.

“Our family is comforted and strengthened by the knowledge that Kristin continues to be held in the hearts and memories of many. We will never be able to personally thank everyone, but please know our gratitude and love goes out to each of you who

and Julie Jordan (played by Goymerac), and their messy love story turned tragedy.

“What drew me to this production of ‘Carousel’ was just the opportunity to tell this story and sing this beau tiful score again,” Rlojas said. “This is my second time in the role of Billy Bigelow, and it’s always a joy being able to step into the shoes of this troubled soul. Definitely a challenge.”

OperaSLO’s “Carousel” featured amazing acting, danc ing, and vocal performances from the ensemble cast and lead performances by Ally King as Julie’s friend Carrie Pepper idge, Michell Hardy as Carrie’s intended Enoch Snow, Karen

have been with us on this long, overwhelming, and emotional journey. We are forever stronger together.

“Most importantly, to our Kristin: Almost three decades ago, our lives were irrepara bly changed on the night you disappeared. We hope this verdict helps deliver not just answers, but also a peace and sense of closure that have eluded us for 26 years. Know that your spirit lives on in each and every one of us, every day. Not a single day goes by where you aren’t missed, remembered,

Dunn as Nettie Fowler, Ramon Garcia as Billy’s buddy Jigger Craigin, Kelly Fitzgerald as Mrs. Mullin, Mike Suddarth as The Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon, Eva Alhadeff as Enoch Snow’s daughter, and Anna Dreslins ki-Cooke as Billy and Julie’s daughter Louise.

“I love the piece. I love ‘Carousel’ because it is that classic style of musical theater with a beautiful dream ballet,” said choreographer Andrew Silvaggio of Louise’s ballet with The Dream Barker danced by Lester Gonzalez. “I think that is something that is miss ing in contemporary musical theater. I love musicals where there is nothing but dance to

loved, and celebrated.”

Following Stan, Kristin’s mother, Denise took the podium to say, “I would like to briefly add my appreciation to everyone that my husband spoke about and to each person who has been the wind beneath our wings to get us through to this day.” Paul Flores is scheduled to receive his sentencing on Dec. 9 in Salinas. He could face a sentence of 25 years to life behind bars. Atascadero News will be following this story and will update when new informa tion is available.

these beautiful pieces of music with their sweeping melodies.”

Known for their melodic and beautiful music, “Carou sel” is a fine display of what Rogers & Hammerstein gave to the world of musical theater, and the orchestra and cast of the show gave the audience a performance of the score to remember.

“One of my favorite memo ries will truly be the finale number on closing night.

Lots of emotions — REAL emotions — and seeing how vulnerable everyone was on stage brought me to tears,” Rlojas said. “I’ll remember that moment for the rest of my life.”

LETTER

PAUL

Kristin Smart’s family speaks at the press conference in Salinas following the guilty verdict of Paul Flores on Oct. 18.