Park Fills with Fine Art for Biannual Art in the Park
Election Day: Votes Prove Tight Race for PRJUSD Trustee Candidates
Only six votes separate the two candidates on election night
PASO ROBLES — With election day over, it is a tight race for Paso Robles Joint Unified School District trustee candidates. As of election night on Tuesday, April 18, only six votes separate the two vying for the seat in the day’s special election.
As of 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, candidate Kenneth (Kenney) Enney is leading with 4,720 votes — just six more than his competitor Angela Hollander. As reported by the San Luis Obispo County
Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano, 30,707 vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots were mailed out to voters in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District on March 20. Results released included 9,498 counted votes.
Optimist Club of Paso
Robles holds first fundraiser at Park Cinemas on Sunday
PASO ROBLES — On Sunday, April 16, the Optimist Club of Paso Robles held its first Easter Movie Fundraiser at Park Cinemas in downtown Paso Robles.
“The Optimist Club is a
Hollander is listed as a retired nonprofit manager, registered nurse, and community volunteer, and Enney is listed as a Marine, educator, rancher, and businessman.
The special election was initiated after a petition was successful in terminating provisionally appointed trustee Enney, who was sworn in on Oct. 11, 2022. He was appointed to fill the seat left behind by Chris Bausch, who
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FUNDRAISER
An Egg-Cellent Easter Movie Fundraiser
phy. Steve Powers, president of Steve Powers and Company, tells Paso Robles Press that Paso Robles Art in the Park is recognized by the artists as one of the top 10 fine art shows in the state of California.
“I’d like to give back to the community,” says Luff. “For me, I’m trying to preserve the past for the future.”
PASO ROBLES — Over 140 artists filled Paso Robles City Park last weekend for the biannual April Art in the Park. The event, organized by Steve Powers and Company, has been a beloved fixture in the community for many years, drawing art lovers from all over California and beyond.
For two days, April 15 and 16, artist showcased their work and creations, including original works of art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and photogra-
“Best crowd in numbers so far. Very appreciative of the high quality of the event,” said Powers of the weekend. “Many wealthy land owners came and supported the artists, especially in the high-end area.”
Local photographer Derek Luff was at the park for his second time, and said “I’m humbled to be here because it’s the cream of the crop in artists.”
Luff, who recently opened a studio in Templeton, displayed his photography featuring rural parts of the county, with Creston being close to his heart.
Warm weather welcomed thousands to the park to stroll the various unique creations. Yves Goyatton, a sculptor originally from Lyon, France, was a featured artist at this year’s event. This was Goyatton’s first showing at Paso Robles Art in the Park, and his exceptional sculptures definitely impressed.
Powers and organizers of the event are proud to receive support from the community, including Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin, who recognizes the importance of this event.
Some artists took advantage of the warm
Council Approves New Apartment Complex for Creston Road
City Council approved the Rolling Hills Apartment Project at the Tuesday, April 18 meeting.
ing spaces, swimming pool, gym, and a park.
service organization that is dedicated solely to helping kids within the community. We do that through scholarships. We do it through covering any youth activity,” Club member Chuck Sawyer explained.
Active since 1991, the Paso Robles Chapter supports local youth in any way they can. In the past, it has supported Boy Scouts, baseball teams, and any youth activity it can. The club provides scholarships annually
through their essay contest. Proceeds from the fundraiser on Sunday will go towards its mission of supporting local youth.
The Paso Robles Chapter is part of the International Optimist Club organization.
“We are just a small club that is part of a huge international organization ... We try to support as many youth organizations as possible,” Sawyer said.
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PASO ROBLES — Residents can expect a new residential apartment building on Creston Road after Paso Robles
The 135-unit development will be located at the intersection of Creston Road and Rolling Hills Road. Within the project, there are 62 one-bedroom/ one-bathroom apartments, 52 two-bedroom/two-bathroom apartments, and 21 three-bedroom/two-bathroom apartments with a total of 267 onsite park-
Residents who live near the future complex showed at the meeting to express their disapproval of the project. Concerns surrounded increased traffic in the area, given the multiple housing units and neighborhoods built along Creston Road.
As part of traffic mitigation, the staff report shows a round-
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Supervisors Adopt New Redistricting Map
Atascadero moves back under Supervisorial District 5; Lake Nacimiento back to District 1
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In a nearly split vote, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved a new redistricting map in reaction to a 2022
lawsuit. Supervisors approved to adopt Map A with a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Debbie Arnold (District 5) and John Peschong (District 1) dissenting.
The map, approved by supervisors at the end of 2021, was repealed by the coalition San Luis Obispo County Citizens for Good Government (SLOCCGG), who sued the County in early January 2022. The suit was taken to state court under the allegations
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of “illegal partisan gerrymander under the Fair Maps Act and the California Constitution.” The 2021 approved map was given the green light by the previous board, which included Bruce Gibson (District 2), Lynn Compton (then District 4 supervisor), Dawn Ortiz-Legg (District 3), Arnold and Peschong — Gibson, and Ortiz-Legg dissenting.
In March 2023, a settlement
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was reached, leaving the County to again draw new boundary maps to comply with the Fair Maps Act. In that settlement, the County will pay $300,000 to the SLOCCGG. However, Peschong noted this redistricting is costing the County nearly $1 million.
Map A is noted to have little changes compared to the 2011 district boundary map. The approved 2021 map moved the City of
Atascadero under District 2 with Gibson. With Map A, Atascadero will move back under District 5 with Arnold as their supervisor. This also moves Lake Nacimiento and San Miguel back under District 1 with Peschong.
Similar to Supervisor’s vote, public comment was robust, with split opinions on the districting map — some in favor for Map A, others feeling the process to again approve a new map was a waste of time.
Supervisor Arnold discussed her reason for voting down the new
map, “I will not be supporting the three maps that we’re being asked to choose from because, as someone that was elected by the citizens of my district, I did my job, and I worked hard at it. I will argue for the rest of my life that we did not violate the Fair Maps Act.”
District 4 Supervisor Jimmy Paulding followed Arnold but was not in agreement.
“I support Map A. My decision to support Map A is based on reading and hearing all of the public comments, records and evidence,
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including political, demographic evidence, from all the hearings passed and present and submitted today,” Paulding went on to explain his support for Map A and the ruling for redistricting.
Gibson and Ortiz-Legg both echoed Paulding in support for Map A, with Ortiz-Legg motioning to approve the map. Peschong, however, did not support either of the three maps presented in the meeting.
In his final notes, Peschong said, “We will continue on as an organization, as a government, and we will
figure out to make it work.”
The next San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2 at 9 a.m.
Paso Robles Fire Department
to Mama Duck’s Call
on Thursday, April 13. PRFD found the mama duck and her stranded ducklings on Niblick Road near the Food 4 Less shopping center.
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Fire Department (PRFD) responded to the duck call when a mama duck lost her ducklings in a storm drain
According to PRFD, as a firefighter jumped into the storm drain and started collecting ducklings in a bucket, one duckling shied away and went deeper into the drain. Mom stayed nearby, keeping tabs on the rescue efforts, giving pointers to
the firefighter when necessary. A call was then made to the Paso Robles Police Department’s resident “duck expert,” who responded with a hen duck call. As the sergeant mimicked the quacks of mama duck, the duckling came running towards the opening and into the hands of a firefighter. Mama was reunited with her 12 ducklings and was last seen headed for Deeds Bar and Grill.
Shandon Library to Unveil New Tool-Lending Library at Earth Day ‘U-Build-It’ Gardening Event
22, featuring tools from the library’s new tool-lending library, seeds from its seed library program, and a kids’ farmers market.
SHANDON — County of San
Luis Obispo Public Libraries invites community members to participate in a “U-Build-It” gardening event at the Shandon Library on Saturday, April
In partnership with San Luis Obispo County Master Gardeners and the SLO County Food Bank, and funded by a sustainability grant from the California State Library, the event highlights how libraries support rural community resilience.
“We hope this fun family-friendly
event with our new tool library will give folks of all ages the confidence to learn new gardening skills, make home repairs, and start new businesses,” said Erica Thatcher, engagement and marketing coordinator for County of SLO Public Libraries.
Using State Library grant funds, the library worked with a local hardware store to outfit a tool collection expressly for the rural, agriculture-based community of Shandon. The ion-lithium battery-pow-
ered collection of more than 50 types of tools will include jigsaw and miter saws, air compressors, wet/dry vacuums, hedge trimmers, wheelbarrows, gardening tools, drills, and more.
The April 22 gardening event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages and abilities are invited.
The Shandon Library will offer additional tool trainings in Spanish and English on Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about Sustainable California Libraries projects and grant awards, visit library.ca.gov/services/ to-libraries/sustainable/.For more information about County of San Luis Obispo Public Libraries, visit SLOLibrary.org. This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Farm Bureau Members Discuss Farm Bill with Congressman
Bill priorities include defending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), expanding support for specialty crops, and supporting agriculture research.
SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY— On April 11, SLO County Farm Bureau hosted a listening session with Congressman Salud Carbajal on the 2023 Farm Bill and storm disaster issues.
Farm Bureau board member Tom Ikeda spoke about the need to modify the USDA Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Conservation Program. Ikeda’s Arroyo Grande vegetable fields were covered with water after January’s storms, but the cost of running generators and pumps to remove the water was not an
eligible expense under the program.
Members also shared their frustrations with trying to understand the
federal disaster designation process and what USDA funds were available based on different designations.
Carbajal was reappointed to the House Agriculture Committee this session and said some of his Farm
The current farm bill is set to expire Sept. 30. While U.S. House and Senate agriculture leaders have said they intend to pass a new farm bill this year on time, recent history suggests that may be difficult. Previous farm bills have been extended temporarily to allow Congress more time to negotiate a new farm bill.
To review American Farm Bureau’s 2023 policy priorities, go here: fb.org/files/2023_Farm_Bill_ Priorities_outline.pdf. For a primer on the farm bill from the Congressional Research Service go here: crsreports.congress.gov/product/ pdf/IF/IF12047#:~:text=The%20 farm%20bill%20typically%20is,peanuts%2C%20dairy%2C%20and%20 sugar.
North San Luis Obispo County
PASO ROBLES
Truck Tests Out Golden Hill Roundabout
As a mid-construction test, Dave Spurr Excavating successfully navigated their 107-foot truck and trailer through the unfinished roundabout at Golden Hill and Union roads. The test revealed that a few of the mountable curbs currently in place need to be lowered prior to completion to accommodate a fully loaded extralong trailer. The test was deemed a success, and the roundabout should open this June.
Creston Road Corridor to Get Facelift
This Summer
Construction of the Creston Road
Sustainable Streets Corridor Plan begins this summer. The corridor is Creston Road between South River and Niblick roads. Phase 1 will include complete repaving, a new traffic signal at Walnut/Bolen, crosswalk improvements, bike lanes, and more. Construction is expected to last 12 to 18 months. The project is made possible with funding from a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant. For more information, visit prcity.com/370/ Creston-Road-Corridor-Plan
ATASCADERO
Volunteers Needed for Atascadero’s
7th Annual Tamale Festival
The Tamale Festival committee is searching for volunteers. The festival, originally scheduled for Jan. 14, was moved to May 6 after concerns for rain. Over 30 vendors from across California are bringing homemade tamales, with 70 more vendors sell-
looking to volunteer can sign-up here friendsofatascaderolake.com/ contact
Charles Paddock Zoo Invites You to 12th Annual Party for the Planet Join the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. for the 12th Annual “Party for the Planet” Earth Day Celebration. This family event will focus on natural resource conservation and the global and local protection of animals and plants.
A fun day for children of all ages, with interactive adventures, hands-on activities, exhibits by sustainability-conscious businesses, as well as providing many educational demonstrations like water conservation, beekeeping, and more.
Food will be available for purchase from Zen Dog and Paradise Shaved Ice. The zoo thanks its sponsors, which include presenting sponsors Atascadero Mutual Water Company, Solarponics, and Waste Management; and supporting sponsor 5 Star Rain Gutters.
Over 200 animal species to enjoy at the zoo. Many of the zoo residents are part of a globally managed program to preserve animals and their habitats. The zoo features several unique species not often seen in facilities of our size, including fossa, red pandas, Malayan tiger, lemurs, and meerkats, as well as many other exciting and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Unique gifts, as well as refreshments and strollers are available at the zoo gift shop. Adjacent to the Atascadero Lake Park, the zoo is the perfect destination for a day of fun, education, and relaxation.
Party for the Planet is included with General Admission. Tickets are $12 for Adults age 13+, $10 for Seniors age 65+, $8 for Children 5-12, $5 for Children 3-4, and free for Kids 2 & under. The Charles Paddock Zoo is an accredited zoo by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is SLO County’s only zoo. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at Atascadero Lake Park on Hwy 41/Morro Road, one mile west of Highway 101.
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Mosquito Season is Here
Be prepared for the current
the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara and the North Salinas Valley Mosquito Abatement District to perform seasonal mosquito surveillance throughout the county from August 2016 through June 2020, when this effort concluded due to the lack of funding. The seasonal surveillance resumed in the summer of 2021 when funding was restored.
MosquitoSurveillanceView is a map viewer that provides seasonal mosquito trapping locations and results from mosquito surveillance performed in San Luis Obispo County by contracted specialists for Environmental Health Services. Currently, the county does not have a program in place for mosquito abatement services.
Please visit the San Luis Obispo County Pests page here slocounty. ca.gov/Pests.aspx for information on how to best protect you, your loved ones, and pets from mosquito bites, and to effectively mosquito-proof your property.
Helicopters to Conduct Groundwater Survey Starting Wednesday Central Coast residents will notice another flying hoop as the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) will be conducting airborne geophysical surveys over parts of the Central Coast this month.
Starting April 19, residents may see a helicopter towing a large hoop flying about 200 feet above the ground. This will be Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) technology that will be used to measure and map groundwater levels. Areas under survey will include the San Luis Obispo Valley, San Antonio Creek Valley, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, Los Osos Area, and Warden Creek groundwater basins and will avoid urban areas, including homes and businesses.
Record Snowfall Anticipated to Bring High Fast Rivers and Streams
This Spring
With this season’s statewide snowpack at 237 percent of average as of April 3, California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are urging the public to take extra precautions and to be aware of cold-water dangers this spring to avoid a tragedy. The series of winter storms is causing rising river and stream flow levels not seen in years. The eventual spring warm-up will bring fast flows and cold temperatures when all that snow starts to melt. All Californians are being encouraged to wait
until summer to recreate in the water when conditions are safer.
“After successive low-water drought years, it is imperative that Californians understand water safety in and around rivers, streams, lakes and Sierra reservoirs,” said State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “As the temperature rises, snowmelt-fed waterways can quickly induce incapacitating cold-water shock to even the strongest swimmers. We encourage everyone to follow the advice of public safety officials and avoid entering waterways if asked to do so.”
“California has one of the largest snowpacks on record,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “As this snowpack melts in the coming months, the waterways will be especially cold, fast and running higher than normal. Be aware of fluctuating water levels. We want everyone to always make safety a top priority when recreating.”
“This year is very different from the last several years, in that the excessive snowpack and rain will continue to create challenges for us in the weeks and months ahead.
Rising water levels in rivers and streams will be very cold, very fast and can easily overwhelm those that aren’t prepared or don’t heed warnings,” said CAL FIRE Chief Joe Tyler. “Our teams will continue to focus on localized flooding risks, potential for major flooding, water rescues and our operational capabilities to support our communities moving into the spring and summer months.”
All three departments hope to educate not only regular water enthusiasts but occasional visitors to high, fast-running waterways who may venture near the edge to test the water or take selfies. Just one slip or unwatched child can become a devastating drowning statistic. Here are some key safety points to know before heading outdoors:
Plan Ahead
• Prior to leaving home, check the status of the park unit you want to visit to find out what restrictions and guidelines are in place. Know your GPS coordinates so you can provide your location in case of emergency.
• Alert someone where you are going and your expected return time. Be sure to let them know when you return safely.
Know the Water
Do not enter cold, fast-running water. It can be dangerous not only to you but also for first responders.
Many unseen obstacles can be lurking below the water’s surface — this is especially the case with this year’s expected high runoff following low water years. Drought-stricken forests and storm-driven landslides have filled rivers with submerged trees and rocks. Swift water can make these obstacles even more treacherous.
• Sudden immersion in cold water can stimulate the “gasp reflex,” causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water and can start the drowning process immediately. It can even trigger cardiac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypothermia and drowning.
Never enter the water to rescue a victim. Throw something that floats and call 9-1-1.
Know your Limits
When faced with cold, swift water, even the strongest swimmers may be easily overwhelmed. Do not enter the water and never enter the water to rescue a victim. Throw something that floats and call 9-1-1.
• Swimming in open water is more difficult than in a swimming pool — people tire more quickly and can get into trouble. Never go on the water alone. If available, guided trips for solo or inexperienced floaters or paddlers are recommended.
Know about Life Jackets
• Although life jackets are strongly recommended when recreating in or near waterways, this year’s expected high runoff in rivers can be dangerous even with the use of life jackets.
• Conditions change quickly in open water and even the best swimmers can misjudge the water and their skills when boating or swimming. Wearing a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket can increase survival time.
• Learn more about life jackets at BoatCalifornia.com.
Know how to Supervise Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water, giving them your undivided attention. Do not assume that someone is watching them. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults.
• Teach children that swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool: they need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather.
BARBARA G. RAMINHA
1945 – 2023
Barbara Gail Raminha, 77, of Atascadero, CA, passed away on March 27th, 2023, following complications from an aneurysm stent procedure in Santa Barbara, CA.
Barbara was born on December 20th, 1945, to Letha and Charlie Rogers in Austin, TX. She spent the first 15 years of her life in Texas, where she could often be found riding horses or exploring the outdoors. In 1961, the family moved to California. After
graduating from Sonora Union High School in 1964, Barbara went on to study at Allan Hancock Community College and eventually went on to work for many years at the Atascadero State Hospital as a medical transcriber.
Barbara met Edwin Raminha in Cayucos in 1968, and they wed the following year. They had four children: Jeff, Amy, Carleen, and Mark. After Barbara had her first child, she spent much of her energy on being a dedicated mother. In June of 1975, shortly after her second child was born, Barbara made her choice to serve God. It was a blessing to her family to see faith lived out in a tangible way in her life. She had a beautiful way of seeing the potential in everyone. She loved fiercely. She excelled at supporting her family and others not only through their dreams but also through their challenges. She never shied away from hard
things, and she loved to find ways to help others. She was an avid walker and hiker, even up until her last days, walking her beloved dog, Tippy, at least twice daily. She loved her community and invested her time and energy into many causes, such as volunteering in the schools, Senior Nutrition, and the Wellness Kitchen. Barbara had many interests and was constantly looking for ways to show people her love and care. She knitted, crocheted, and sewed handmade gifts for many. She loved people, lighthouses, pickleball, travel, national parks, gardening, and a good garage sale or thrift store.
After her ruptured brain aneurysm in September of 2022, she had an even more intense desire to show love and kindness to others and to share the joy of her faith with all her family and friends. It felt like God gave her a few more
months for her light to shine even brighter than before. And for every moment we had with her, we are immensely grateful. She was a vibrant light and will be sorely missed by her family, her faith community, her walking buddies, her travel friends, her pickleball group, as well as many others. In a letter, she left the family, she wrote, “I just want you to know and share with others that I’m not afraid and I’m at peace with whatever God has decided for my life.” We love you and miss you more than words can say, Mom.
Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Letha Ella Rogers, her father, Charlie Grady Rogers, and her daughter-in-law, Danita Raminha. She is survived by her spouse of 53 years, Edwin Raminha, Jr; her children Jeffrey Raminha of Atascadero, Amy [Deric] Rose of Atascadero, Carleen [Ryan] McKillop of Eugene, OR, Mark Raminha of Los
Gatos, CA; her grandchildren Garrett [Emily] Raminha, Audrey Rose, Andrew Rose, Tayler McKillop, Reese McKillop, Claire McKillop; her siblings, Venita Varga of Ashland, OR, Carey Rogers of Atascadero, and Glenn Rogers of Atascadero; and her niece Lisa Heisey of Graham, WA, her nephews Christopher Mueller of Ashland, OR, Sandro Casimiri of Avignon, France, Mike Richard of Chico, CA, Jason Rogers of Parker, CO, and Travis Rogers of Atascadero, CA; as well as many others who were like family to Mom.
Remembrances may be made in any form desired by friends and family. We appreciate all expressions of sympathy and extend our own sympathies to those who loved Barbara as well. There will be a memorial service held at the Atascadero Pavilion On the Lake at 1 pm on Monday, May 8th. Cookie and coffee reception to follow.
Paso Robles Men Arrested After Attempting to Pass Forged Check at Atascadero Bank
ATASCADERO — Two Paso Robles men were arrested after Atascadero Police officers responded to the Mechanics Bank for a forged check report.
On the afternoon of Monday, April 17, Atascadero Police offi-
cers responded to Mechanics Bank, located on El Camino Real, regarding a suspect who fled the bank on foot after attempting to pass a forged check. An Atascadero Police Department (APD) officer arrived and observed a vehicle quickly leaving the area the suspect reportedly ran to. The officer followed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the area of Curbaril and Coromar avenues. When the vehicle finally stopped, two occupants
fled on foot. One was armed with a handgun. The driver stayed in the vehicle.
A perimeter was established, and suspect descriptions were provided to responding assisting units. One suspect matching the description was arrested on the southbound Curbaril offramp of Highway 101 while walking northbound. A second suspect was ultimately arrested in a restroom at Smart and Final. Both were positively identified by the officer who conducted
the traffic stop and also by bank surveillance of the suspect passing the forged check. A K-9 unit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, trained in the detection of firearms/ammunition, was requested to assist in the search for any discarded firearms by the suspects. The K-9 located a handgun discarded in a backyard in the area the suspects had fled. A 2-year-old and family live at the location where the handgun was recovered.
Protect Your Pets During Emergencies
your pets. They are important members of your family and should be included in your emergency preparedness plans.
PASO ROBLES — Disasters can strike at any time, and they can be especially challenging for pet owners. In the event of a wildfire, earthquake, flood, or any other emergency situation, it is crucial to have a plan in place for
The North San Luis Obispo County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a Disaster Preparedness for Companion Animals course to help pet owners prepare for emergencies. This course teaches pet owners how to create a disaster kit for their pets, develop a disaster evacuation plan, and provide pet first-aid. Additionally, the course covers how to help your pet cope with disaster-related anxiety or depression.
The course is designed to equip you with the skills to prepare your pet for unexpected emergencies, such as natural disasters. You will learn how to build a disaster kit specifically tailored to your pet’s needs and develop an effective evacuation plan. Additionally, the course will cover essential first-aid techniques for pets and strategies to support your pet’s emotional well-being during and after a disaster.
Dr. Dan Jones, a licensed veterinarian, will lead the course and be available to answer any questions you may have. You will have ample time
was on view arrest on the 2100 block of Theatre
Drive for DRIVING OR TAKING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PERSON’S PERMISSION [10851(A)VC], Case no. 231153
22:26 — Guy Hatchell, of Buellton was on view arrest on the corner of Creston and S River Rd for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231162
22:15 — Robert Rojas, of Paso Robles was summoned/cited on 12th and Park St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231161
23:54 — Colton Borges, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2700 block of Spring St for UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], Case no. 231164
APRIL 12, 2023
21:40 — Walter Rouse, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick Rd for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 231160
APRIL
Isaac Ward Tabarez, 30, a Paso Robles resident, was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on a number of charges related to the original forgery incident as well as resisting arrest.
Sebastian Reneealonzo
Yciano, 23, a Paso Robles resident, was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on a number of charges related to possession of a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, narcotics possession, and resisting arrest.
to interact with Dr. Jones and receive personalized guidance on how to prepare your pet for emergency situations.
Disaster Preparedness for Companion Animals will be presented at the Paso Robles Public Safety Center, 900 Park Street, in downtown Paso Robles, on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. This class is free. To register, visit forms.gle/cMueei7foSTTbYC77. Contact John Spooner, Training Coordinator, at NorthSLOCountyCERT@gmail.com or (805) 588-2172 for additional information.
PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 231178
07:22 — Israel Daniloff, of Arroyo Grande was arrested for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 231179
08:43 — Travis Bager, of Paso Robles was arrested for UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 231180
APRIL 15, 2023
23:56 — Amber Aguilera, of Cambria was arrested for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 231186
02:33 — Cristian Melgarcermeno, of Paso
Robles was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231190
02:45 — Oscar Rodriguez, of Morro Bay was on view arrest on the corner of Park St and 14th
St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231189
00:35
BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 231187
APRIL 16, 2023
00:42 — Brittany Myers, of San Miguel, was on view arrest on the corner of HWY 101 and 24th
ST for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231192
02:21 — Erick Basurtogalvez, of Fresno was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231193
02:52 — Arely Flores, of Shandon was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231197
02:33 — Jacinto Perezfuentes, of Arroyo Grande was on view arrest on the corner of Creston and Capital Hill for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 231195
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FROM THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT
The Tennessee Three: Did Protests Go Too Far?
but rather to open dialogue and seek compromise.
While incremental progress, the kind of progress essential to a democratic society, has been made on race relations, change has been slow but steady. That is the nature of a democratic government.
democratically in more socially liberal ways on all kinds of issues.” America is caught in the throes of a culture war!
From the Left
The whole world is watching! I am old enough to remember these fateful words as protesters risked their lives in opposition to the Vietnam War in Grant Park in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Many, and most, of those gathered were students who seriously questioned whether the world that older generations were fashioning and leaving for them was misguided, corrupted, dangerous, and simply unacceptable. A new generation had spoken.
As a Baby Boomer who turned 15 that week, I was there in spirit and soul. Disenchantment was reflected in our music, our social mores, religious views or lack thereof, and a large-scale rejection of what our parents believed and tried to teach us as acceptable. The decade of the ‘60s brought with it an awakening to the deep divisions of racism in what Michael Harrington described in his book “The Other America” and the Kerner Commission described as “Two Americas: one Black, one white, separate and unequal.”
Today we are witnessing a rejection of democracy, not from students, but from their parents. What has transpired in Tennessee is a repudiation of the most basic ideas and ideals that the founding fathers incorporated in a nation borne to advance freedom of expression and justice and liberty for all. When disagreement over the need to protect our innocents from dangers that arise from merely attending school, the answer is not to expel legitimately elected representatives of the people
In the real world of the 21st century, however, we find ourselves flailing in the backwash of a turbulent division that threatens to revert to a darker past. We are experiencing a conflict of ideologies that threatens to forsake our commitment to democratic rule, one based upon compromise, reason, the rule of law, and devotion to the foundations of the Constitution, versus autocratic governance.
And while this is occurring in other democracies, the beacon of democracy that is and has for the past 250 years been the United States is fraying before our very eyes. The most recent coup du jour can be found in Nashville, Tennessee, where the State House of Representatives has exercised its partisan Republican muscles to expel three Democratic lawmakers for participating in a peaceful protest demanding action to strengthen anti-gun legislation in the wake of the most recent school shooting that left three 9-year old children and three adults dead.
Of the three representatives literally under the legislative gun, two are young Black males, the other a white female. When the final votes were taken the two Black men were actually expelled. No lawmaker has ever been expelled for breaching decorum rules according to the Nashville Tennessean. What a despicable and shameful spectacle!
In a recent Washington Post editorial, Greg Sargent offers “Republican State legislatures have become particularly aggressive in pushing ‘preemption’ laws restricting cities and counties from making their own rules or policy choices. In some cases, these could functionally block those localities from governing themselves
What is particularly scary about the audacious efforts by the Tennessee legislature to essentially revoke the will of the people who elected these three representatives is the degree to which gerrymandered districts have illegitimately set the stage for partisan control to a degree which is basically un-democratic.
Our two-party system has evolved to a point where compromise is required in order to move the country forward. Over the past half-century there has been greater and greater division amongst the population and greater rancor amongst our elected leaders.
A widening chasm between liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans, and dare I say autocratic- and democratic-leaning proponents exacerbates the inability to solve problems. None is more critical than the ability to protect our children and future generations.
Progress is defined as forward movement. Today, the lack of confidence in the nation with respect to our leaders and institutions is the greatest enemy to progress. Our democratic system is designed to funnel the wishes of the people through elected representatives. Failure to make progress, or even worse to slip backwards on important issues that the populace supports, will lead to a collapse of our democratic system. The actions of the Tennessee legislature, as well as the actions of other red states, is a threat to the popular will and to foreclose upon democracy is the greatest injustice and most heinous legacy we can leave to our children and future generations.
Lance Simmens is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press, he alongside Don Schmitz write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.
In Tennessee, three legislators helped organize and participate in a demonstration by hundreds calling for gun control, chanting and screaming in the halls outside the Senate and House Chambers. Two Democrat lawmakers shut down proceedings in the House when they began yelling through a bullhorn inside the chamber “Power to the people.” Obviously, legislative bodies can’t function this way (which is the goal of the agitators), and every elected official is briefed on the rules of decorum when they take the oath of office.
Appropriately, Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones were expelled from the legislature, with Rep. Gloria Johnson narrowly escaping expulsion because she didn’t use the bullhorn and only stood next to them.
Predictably, the left is claiming racism because Pearson and Jones are black. Worse, they are claiming that the expulsions are “undemocratic.” Former President Obama tweeted: “What happened in Tennessee is the latest example of a broader erosion of civility and democratic norms. Silencing those who disagree with us is a sign of weakness, not strength, and it won’t lead to progress.” Ironic in that shouting down the legislature with a bullhorn is the quintessential erosion of civility and democratic norms, designed to silence those they disagree with. I thought he was more astute than that.
Not to be outdone President Biden stated, “Rather than debating the merits of the issue, these Republican lawmakers have chosen to punish, silence, and expel duly-elected representatives of the people of Tennessee.” How exactly does
anyone debate merits while someone is shouting through a bullhorn? Biden is so supportive of their boorish behavior he invited them to the White House.
This has become du jour in our country. In February 2011, tens of thousands of demonstrators occupied the Wisconsin Capitol for a month, protesting Gov. Scott Walker’s push to strip public employee unions of collective bargaining rights. Was it labeled an “insurrection,” or rightfully identified as illegal and thwarting the legislative process? Some reporters called it an exciting exercise in worker’s rights.
In October 2011, up to 300 protesters occupied the California Capitol rotunda making demands for more funding for education. In 2018 during the Justice Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, 177 shouting protesters were arrested and removed from the U.S. Senate chamber. In 2020 protestors tried storming the Oregon Capitol, demanding an end to COVID restrictions. On Jan. 6, 2021, hundreds of Trump supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol, shutting down Congress and keeping it from certifying the 2020 presidential election. Just last Wednesday protestors were removed from the Colorado legislature chambers for shouting down deliberations.
“The right of the people peaceably to assemble” is enshrined in our First Amendment, but the courts have given injunctions against violence and intimidation. You can’t disrupt the proceedings of legislative bodies and courts. Nevertheless, the rationalizations pundits and politicians utilize to defend these protests is increasingly blatant, honed to a fine art when five months of national riots, arson, and murder in 2020 were characterized by Democrats as “mostly peaceful.” Our outrage, or lack thereof, is usually predicated upon whether we agree with the cause.
The difference in Tennessee is that the disruptive protesters were themselves representatives inside the chamber, a new low of mob anarchy. “Robert’s Rules of Order,” the guide for
functional and orderly public meetings utilized by every City Council and legislative body in the country, has clear protocols for speaking and deliberations, and Article XIII 72 specifies that a deliberative Assembly can make and enforce its own laws, and punish offenders, including expelling them.
In 1967, several dozen gun-toting Black Panther militants stormed the California Capitol to protest gun control legislation they viewed as antithetical to the ability of black citizens to protect themselves.
Imagine a scenario today whereupon two white Republican representatives organized a screaming mob of protesters inside our Capitol, then took a bullhorn to shout down the legislature demanding immediate funding for placing armed officers in every school to address gun violence. We are all sickened by these animals murdering our kids, and that would incontrovertibly make a huge difference, yet Democrats have routinely blocked those measures. Conservatives are beyond frustrated by their obstinance, some saying they don’t truly care about our kids, only want to use them to disarm Americans, and have blood on their hands. I would support their cause, but not those mob methods. If they were expelled from the legislature I wouldn’t claim racism, nor intimate violence as CBS anchor John Dickerson did in reaction to the Tennessee expulsions.
Rep. Johnson said, “North Korea has more democracy than we do,” and “it’s terrifying to me that we’re in this march to fascism.” Fascism is defined by intimidation and violence, the very intimidation she practiced in the chamber and the violence of her supporters storming the chamber doors. The fascist march is one she is helping to orchestrate.
Don Schmitz is an independent columnist for Atascadero News / Paso Robles Press, he alongside Lance Simmens write a bi-weekly column on national topics from the perspective of their political leanings. You can forward any comments you have to editor@13starsmedia.com.
Tax Day Deadline in the United States Extended to April 18
John Copeland GUEST CONTRIBUTORToday is probably, the most unpopular day of the entire year in the United States. April, 15th is the day we usually dread as the income tax deadline, but not this year. Instead, American taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 18, to file their tax returns. Why? Well, according to the IRS, the regular tax day is postponed when it falls on a weekend or legal holiday. This year, April 15 is a Saturday, and, Monday, April 16, is a legal holiday in Washington, DC. It commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which ended slavery in the nation’s capital in 1862. Under federal tax law, District of Columbia holidays get the same legal clout as their national counterparts when it comes to determining tax deadlines.
But what about taxes themselves?
During all the gathering of receipts and filing of tax forms, have you ever paused and wondered what the story is behind income taxes? Just as some of our holidays still resonate with echoes from the Civil War, so does our obligation to pay income taxes.
Early in America’s history, our nation had few taxes. In fact, taxes have never been popular in the US.
Remember the Boston Tea Party?
For the first 11 years of nationhood, from 1791 to 1802, the United States funded the government from taxes on distilled spirits, carriages, refined sugar, tobacco, and snuff, property sold at auction, corporate bonds, and slaves. But in the early days of the 1800s, the high cost of the War of 1812, lead the United States’ to enact the first sales tax.
In 1817, Congress did away with all internal taxes and instead relied on the tariffs on imported goods to fund running the government. This worked, funding the nation until the Civil War.
In 1862, Congress was faced with how to finance the rising costs of fighting the Civil War. The Congres-
sional Act of 1862 established the office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and the Internal Revenue Department was also empowered to enforce the tax laws through seizure of property, income, and legal prosecution. The Act also enacted the nation’s first income tax legislation and the ancestor of our modern income taxes.
This first income tax law was based on the principle of graduated taxation and withholding income.
In the northern states, during the Civil War, a person earning from $600 to $10,000 per year paid taxes at the rate of 3 percent. Those with incomes of more than $10,000 paid taxes at a higher rate. Congress was quick to follow up with additional sales and excise taxes, and the “inheritance” tax also made its debut.
By the end of the War Between the States, IRS collections had reached their highest point in our nation’s 90-year history; more than $310 million, an amount that would not be equaled again until 1911.
After the Civil War, in 1872, Congress tried to reform taxation
by eliminating the individual income tax and once again started taxing tobacco and distilled spirits. But, this did not fill the government’s coffers.
In 1894, Congress again revived the income tax. Americans were still not fond of taxes. In 1895, a case asserting the unfairness of income taxes was brought before the US Supreme Court. The Justices ruled that the income tax was unconstitutional because it was not apportioned among the states in conformity with the Constitution.
But, give those crafty politicians in Congress a little time to figure out how to get around a hurdle, and they will come up with something.
In 1913, Congress passed the 16th Amendment to the Constitution, making the income tax a permanent fixture in the American tax system.
The amendment gave Congress and the IRS the legal authority to tax income and resulted next in the passage of a revenue law that taxed incomes of both individuals and corporations, providing truth to the proverb, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
Do you know who first said that?
It is usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, who, in 1789, wrote in a letter, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” However, “The Yale Book of Quotations” quotes, “Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes,” from Christopher Bullock’s, “The Cobbler of Preston,” published in 1716. The “The Yale Book of Quotations” also records, “Death and Taxes, they are certain,” from Edward Ward’s “The Dancing Devils,” published in 1724. It also accredits, “Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed,” to Daniel Defoe, in “The Political History of the Devil,” published in 1726. No matter who said it, we still have to pay our taxes.
Lastly, April 15, also has another interesting distinction. It is the day that President Lincoln died after being shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater the previous evening.
weather and sunshine to live paint in the park, including San Luis Obispo resident pallet knife painter and landscape designer Tyler Ellison. The Cal Poly graduate has had work featured in Joebella Coffee in Atascadero, Active Coffee, Sally Loo’s Wholesome Case, and Ascendo Coffee in San Luis Obispo. Ellison brought curious onlookers as he painted a rendition of Morro Rock.
Morro Bay artist Andrew
D. Wilkie featured his “Art Grounded in Coffee” series. Wilkie’s work uses whole and
left the PRJUSD to fill a seat on Paso Robles City Council. The special election is estimated to cost the district $453,000.
The petition itself did not specify the reason for terminating Enney. However, enough signatures were collected, and a special election was scheduled. The campaign went on and did not go quietly. Twice, Enney filed a complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) against the district and the Paso Robles Public Educators (PRPE) union based on grounds of violations of the State Political Reform Act. Both complaints were dismissed by FPPC.
ground coffee to create inspiring landscapes and scenes, as well as business-commissioned works.
Originally from Colorado, Wilkie met his Morro Bay-native wife in college and the two moved back to the Central Coast to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. Wilkie also works as a science teacher at Atascadero High School, where he teaches human anatomy and physiology, and biology.
In addition to providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, Art in the Park also serves as a community-centered event that brings people together. It’s an opportunity to connect with friends, neigh-
Cano’s office released an election update last week, where almost 8,000 VBM ballots had been received. After the polls closed on Tuesday, and ballots are brought to the San Luis Obispo Main Elections Office, results are updated every two hours and posted to slovote.com.
Cano outlined what is expected next, following Election Day.
What ballots are counted after Election Day?
Vote by Mail Ballots: Vote by Mail ballots that arrive the day before or on Election Day either by mail, returned at a polling place or deposited in a Ballot Drop Box, are processed and counted in the days
about will be installed at the intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Creston Road. The roundabout is planned at the intersection of Creston Road and Rolling Hills Road, with construction to occur approximately Summer 2025-2026.
Councilman Fred Strong expressed his support for moving forward with the project, “It’s going to work, and it’s not going to work immediately. Creston has one big problem that’s not going to be solved by anything. And that is the number of schools that are all starting at almost exactly the same time period, all ending at approximately the same time period, and with people taking the children to and from that school.”
He added, “All in all, I think they have been very thoughtful in the way they put the plan together.”
In the final council vote, the apartment complex was approved
a star-studded cast, this film is known as one of the best musicals of all time and an Easter favorite.
This is the club’s first year holding the movie fundraiser. The event was inspired by Norma Moye and the Paso Robles Main Street Association’s events held at Park Cinemas. In the past, the club has held its popular Chinese Auction, but with a decline in volunteering members, the club does not have the capacity to continue holding the event at this time.
Theater-goers watched the classic 1948 film “Easter Parade,” starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. In this film, Astaire plays a rising Broadway star who tries to break away from his former dance partner, played by Ann Miller, so he can be with newcomer Judy Garland. With musical numbers by Irving Berlin and
bors, and fellow art lovers, while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Paso Robles Downtown City Park.
“We would like to thank Castoro Cellars for their outstanding support of this show,” said Powers. “They donate their Highway 101 billboard to promote the show. It helps solidify our attendance. Also, the City of Paso Robles for their help in supporting the show. The City is very easy to work with.”
The next Art in the Park will be featured in October. For more information about Art in the Park, go to the Steve Powers and Company website at pasoroblesartinthepark.com.
after Election Day and therefore are not included in the election night results reporting. However, they will be processed and counted within the canvass period.
Postmarked Vote by Mail Ballots: Under California law, ballots may be counted even if they arrive after Election Day, as long as they are received by mail no later than seven days after the election (April 25) and are postmarked on or before Election Day.
Provisional Ballots: These are the last ballots counted because they must be researched and verified. Depending on how many provisional ballots have
been received, it may take a few days or even weeks to process, but every valid vote will be counted.
• Missing or Mismatched Signature: A voter’s signature on the returned vote-by-mail identification envelope must compare with the signature(s) in the voter’s registration record. If the voter did not sign the ballot envelope, or if the elections official has determined that the signature on the envelope does not compare to the signature(s) of the voter in the voter’s record, the elections official/staff will provide the voter with the applicable notice to cure the missing or mismatched
with a 3-1 vote, with Councilman Chris Bausch voting no. Mayor Martin was absent at the Tuesday night meeting.
Bausch reasoned his vote with concerns of the roundabout not being the answer to mitigate traffic on Creston Road, “I don’t see how a traffic circle is going to go from an F to a C condition. I don’t see how that is possible.”
“Putting more homes right there is going to aggravate an already bad situation,” added Bausch.
An additional concern for Bausch was having three-story buildings bordering the neighboring homes. He suggested to the builder to consider single or two-story units on the border of the houses to prevent people from looking down on other homes.
In Bausch’s final conclusion, he requested more outlets be looked at an implemented for mitigating traffic on Traffic Road.
“If we are going to add more traffic, I would like to all of the traffic mitigation proposals,” said Bausch. “I would like to see those go into effect before we bring this project forward.
signature. This notice must be returned to the Elections Office no later than two days prior to the certification of the election. This process will be ongoing throughout the semi-official (March 20 to April 18) and official canvass (April 19 to May 18).
According to Cano, for this election, there is a good chance that her office will certify much sooner than May 18, which means any voter that receives a cure letter should return it as soon as possible.
When will the election be certified?
• Depending on the number of VBM ballots on Election Day and postmarked on or before Election Day and
received by the seventh day after the election, here are the possibilities of when the election could be certified:
• If all VBM ballots have been verified, processed and counted by April 27, then Cano would anticipate certifying on May 5. If there are still a significant number of VBM ballots to process through May 1, then Cano would anticipate certifying on May 10. Regardless, the certification of the election must happen on or before May 18. Paso Robles Press is following this election and will update as more information becomes available. More election updates can be found on slovote.com.
Councilman Steve Gregory was also in support of the upcoming complex, believing Creston Road will be seeing many incoming improvements with the Creston Road Corridor Project.
“In the Creston Road project, we are improving the safety of this road with sidewalks and better access for the kids ... Creston Road is going to get better,” said Gregory. “I think the project is well designed; I think its going to take a while to build ... I am in favor of the project.
Councilman John Hamon discussed his support for the new apartments, which staff and project managers discussed will cost anywhere from $2,000 to $3,000 a month.
“I think this is going to be a great attribute to the East side, and its needed housing that we need for all our work families and people that are coming up and young families that want to come to Paso Robles and can’t afford a residence,” Hamon Explained.
The next Paso Robles City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m.
Prior to show time, guests opened their Easter egg giveaway. Colorful Easter eggs were filled with a gift certificate and four lucky winners found a golden egg, which won them an egg-stravagant gift basket.
“As most service clubs, we have been losing members both because of COVID,” said Sawyer, who is looking for new members to join their efforts.
“A lot of people have moved away. We’ve had some death. We are aging out.”
Currently, the Paso Robles Chapter has 20 members, but Sawyer is hoping to bring the club back to its 30- to 35-member size.
“As a service organization, we are one of the few that are
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solely dedicated to kids,” said Sawyer. “I always tell people if you want to find an avenue, if you are an empty nester, to be able to go out and still work with kids and help kids, this is the perfect organization for it.”
Optimist International, is a service organization started in 1919 that is dedicated to improving the lives of youth in the community. The Paso Robles Optimist Club provides scholarships to high school seniors, supports all types of youth activities, holds a Free Kids’ Fishing Derby twice a year, and donates backpacks for CPS kids in San Luis Obispo County.
The fishing derby is coming back this weekend, Saturday, April 22, at Santa Margarita Lake. They have been holding it for 16 years, again with the purpose of supporting and raising funds for local youth.
“Anything that we can do to help kids is what we’re going to do,” says Sawyer. If anyone is interested in participating in events spon-
sored by the club or wishes more information on joining the club, please contact Chuck Sawyer at (805) 591-9590 or Linda Stermer at (805)
238-2410. The club holds dinner meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. Locations are variable.
Search is on for 93rd Annual Pioneer Day Belle and Attendants
different areas that make up the Paso Robles Area and can vary each year. Areas often represented are Carissa Plains, Creston, Parkfield, Templeton, Adelaide, Linne Township, Paso Robles, San Miguel, and so many more.
PASO ROBLES — The Pioneer Day Committee is looking for Pioneer Day Belle nominees for the 93rd Annual Pioneer Day. Belles and their attendants are young ladies representing a local Pioneer Family that came to the area between the 1880s and 1930. They are usually fresh high school graduates and young women. Their families have deep-rooted connections in the Paso Robles community. Belle attendants represent the
Young women who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
17-19 years old
Living and attending high school in the Paso Robles/ Templeton area.
• High School senior graduating class of 2024.
• A family that settled in the Paso Robles area prior to World War II.
For more information or to apply, contact pioneerdaybellesncourt@ gmail.com
10th Annual Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival Lineup Announced
Hambly Farms Offering Lavender U-Pick Experience
Reservations now open for morning and sunset pick sessions
SAN MIGUEL — The Hambly Farms 2023 season begins May 1 through late October, though reservations are now open for your vacation planning. This all-new experience will feature a lavender u-pick of multiple varieties, from culinary to craft. The vistas from their rolling hills of lavender include local vineyards, with the California coastal mountain range in the background, providing farm goers picturesque views and photo ops while harvesting and breathing in the sweet scents of summer. Visitors will also find friendly barnyard animals looking on adorably as they stroll into the fields.
Whether you are an experienced u-picker or a first-timer, Hambly Farms guests will select a one-hour morning or sunset farmer lead u-pick session, allowing plenty of time to hit one of the many trails for more agritourism activities and fit for foodie experiences found in San Luis Obispo County. Learn more about Hambly Lavender Farms at hamblyfarms.com and confirm available dates for your u-pick harvest experience.
Hambly Farms is a multi-generational family-owned u-pick lavender farm nestled in Paso Robles Wine Country. Hambly Farms nurtures the land and gathers their harvest to create estatemade lavender products in a place where family, new friends, and old will come together to make memories that will last a lifetime. For more information about Hambly Farms visit hamblyfarms. com.
MID-STATE FAIR
TEMPLETON — The Udsen family of Castoro Cellars has announced the lineup for its Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival. The first day, Saturday, Sept. 16, will be closed out by Grammy-nominated Marcus King. Sunday, Sept. 17, will feature the Grammy-nominated act The Wood Brothers.
In its 10th year, Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival will again deliver two days of wine-loving, peace, and jammin’ in the vines, all benefiting Templeton Music Education. In addition to the headliners, the always eclectic lineup will include The Fearless Flyers (funk), Cory Wong (Funk/Jazz/R&B), Nth Power Presents: Earth, Wind & Fire (performing the songs of Earth, Wind & Fire) (soul/funk), Sierra Hull (Bluegrass, Americana), Ron Artis ii & the Truth (Rock/Soul/Blues), Próxima Parada (Soul), Huntertones (Horn Ensemble), Big Richard(Bluegrass), Boot Juice (soul/funk/good vibes), Mama Magnolia (Americana), Wolf Jett (Americana), Samba Loca (Afro-Brazilian), Thrown Out Bones (Rock ’n’ Roll), and Battle Of The Bands contest winner TBA.
Tickets are now on sale at the festival’s website. Two-day passes are $145/pp, along
B-52s Set to Perform at California Mid-State Fair
with $95 single-day passes. Children 4 and under are free, and 5-12 are just $10.
Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival features back-to-back band performances on two stages, a gallery of local artists, all-ages yoga, kid crafts and games, Castoro wines, Bethel Road spirits, craft beers, hard ciders, food trucks, and more.
The Udsen family has gifted event proceeds to local, education-based nonprofit organizations each year. The total donated over the past nine years exceeds $140,000. This year’s recipient is again the Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association (TIMBA), a parent volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the experiences of Templeton High School musicians.
The Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival will be held Sept. 16-17 amidst Castoro Cellars’ Whale Rock Vineyard in Templeton. For more information, go to whalerockmusicfestival.com.
PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce that The B-52s have been confirmed to perform in concert on Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m. Opening the show will be special guest Lou Gramm, the original lead vocalist of Foreigner. The concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center and is part of the Michelob Ultra Concert Series presented by Visit SLO CAL. This will be The B-52s second appearance at the California Mid-State Fair, having last played the Main Grandstand in 1998.
Ticket prices for the show are $40, $60, $80, $90, and $130 (Pit, standing only) and will go on sale Friday, April 14, starting at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s official website MidStateFair.com. The Box Office cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our official channels.
It is well known that The B-52s are “The World’s Greatest Party Band.” Nearly 40 years and over 20 million albums into their career, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands. Any mystery concerning the band’s longevity and ongoing appeal is immediately solved when exposed to a B-52s concert experience. From groundbreaking songs like “Rock Lobster,” “Dance This Mess Around,” “Private Idaho,” “Roam,” and “Deadbeat Club,” to chart-topping hits like “Love Shack,” to their thrilling re-emergence on the pop scene with their 2008 CD “Funplex,” which bowed at No. 11 on the Top 200. The B-52s’ unforgettable dance-rock
tunes start a party every time their music begins. Formed on an October night in 1976 following drinks at an Athens, Georgia, Chinese restaurant, the band played their first gig at a friend’s house on Valentine’s Day 1977.
Naming themselves after Southern slang for exaggerated bouffant hairdos, the newly christened B52s (Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, and Ricky Wilson) began weekend road trips to New York City for gigs at CBGB’s and a handful of other venues. Before long, their thrift-store aesthetic and genre-defying songs were the talk of the post-punk underground. A record deal soon followed, and their self-titled debut disc, produced by Chris Blackwell, sold more than 500,000 copies on the strength of their first singles, the garage rock party classic “Rock Lobster” and “52 Girls.” The album placed at No. 152 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and No. 99 on VH1’s “Greatest Albums of All Time.”
Gramm was the lead vocalist on all of Foreigner’s hit songs, including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice,” “Long, Long Way from Home,” “Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “Blue Morning, Blue Day,” “Head Games,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Break It Up,” and “Say You Will.” He co-wrote most of the songs for the band, which achieved two of its biggest hits with the ballads “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” which spent 10 weeks at No. 2 on the 1981-82 American Hot 100, and “I Want to Know What Love Is,” which was a No. 1 hit internationally (US and UK) in 1985. Their first eight singles cracked the Billboard Top 20 (four went Top 10), making them the first group since the Beatles to achieve this in 1980.
The 2023 California Mid-State Fair runs July 19 through July 30, and this year’s theme is “Shake, Rattle & Roll!”
FESTIVAL This year’s recipient is again the Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association (TIMBA)15th Annual Wine 4 Paws Aims to Raise
More than $75K
Wine Country fundraiser for Woods
Humane Society expands its offerings on April 22-23
STAFF REPORT
NORTH COUNTY —
Toasting to 15 years and more than $700,000 of wine country fundraising for Woods Humane Society, Wine 4 Paws returns to San Luis Obispo County on April 22 and 23, with a goal of breaking last year’s record to help even more pets in urgent need of shelter.
The event, which donates a portion of proceeds from wine tasting, online and in-person wine sales, and special events at more than 75 local businesses, has expanded its lineup to include new “kick-off events” on Friday, April 21, as well as a number of new ticketed events at wineries featuring experiences such as wine-paired dinners, vineyard dog walks, wine-blending seminars, and more.
“After 15 years of watching this incredible community come together to make a huge impact for animals in one weekend of fun, I am thrilled to see the event grow, welcome new wineries and businesses to the cause, and, hopefully, raise even more money for dogs and cats on the Central Coast,” says Wine 4 Paws Founder and Director Sarah Tomasetti.
Tomasetti says that she would love to break last year’s record of raising $75,000 for Woods Humane Society.
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Atascadero Greyhound Foundation
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“Now that in-person events are back in full swing, we are hoping to see even more of our loyal wine enthusiasts and animal lovers come out to support us,” she said.
Woods Humane Society Interim CEO Emily L’Heureux says this important annual community fundraiser couldn’t come at a better time.
“We have seen a surge in animals in need of shelter this year as well as a steep rise in the cost of care for animals,” she said. “As a private nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of the local community to support our efforts so that we can continue to help as many animals as possible.
Wine 4 Paws is a crucial fundraising event that enables us to care for and find homes for up to 3,000 dogs and cats each year.
We are truly grateful for 15 years of generosity from local, wine country businesses.”
Participating Wine 4 Paws wineries, restaurants, and other businesses, as well as an event map and special event details, can be found at Wine4Paws. com. For those out of town, the website also offers links to online Wine 4 Paws wine shipping deals and ways to donate to the cause virtually.
Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo and at 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero, and is open to the public daily from 12 to 5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.
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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
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Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates 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
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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.
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com.
For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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DUCTED BY: A COR-
PORATION, STEPHAN VINEYARDS, INC., 2815
LIVE OAK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
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.)
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 03/17/2028 PUB: 03/30, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20/2023 LEGAL CM 135
20210965
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: BORJON BUICKGMC, 2345 GOLDEN HILL ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 04/15/2021
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME: PASO ROBLES GMC TRUCK, INC., 2345 GOLDEN HILL ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ANTHONY MARK BORJON, PRESIDENT THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 03/14/2023 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.
ELAINA CANO, COUNTY CLERK BY GUGALDE, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 03/30, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20/2023 LEGAL CM 133
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No 20230611 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LES COUSINS, L’AVENTURE WINERY, 2815 LIVE OAK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON-
/S/ STEPHAN VINEYARDS, INC., CHLOE ASSEO-FABRE, SECRATARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/09/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2023 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 03/09/2028 PUB: 03/30, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20/2023 LEGAL CM 134
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20230691 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TACO BELL #37715, 1920 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, ENGEN ENTERPRISES, INC., 31192 LA BAYA DR, UNIT B, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization 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/ ENGEN ENTERPRISES, INC., CARL BRENT FLYNN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/17/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/09/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20230581 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FRESH NEST, 4630 SEPERADO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, SARAH M MONTAGUE, 4630 SEPERADO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, COLEEN E WILSON, 5691 ARROYO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization 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/ COLEEN E WILSON
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/07/2023
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 03/04/2023
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
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HUCKLEBERRY’S, 6910 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, WEST COAST RESTAURANTS INC, 8927 N WINERY AVE, FRESNO, CA 93720 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization
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/ WEST COAST RESTAURANTS INC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/21/2023
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 02/20/2023
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 02/21/2028 PUB: 03/30, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20/2023 LEGAL CM 137
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20230759
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LAS CASITAS CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 6895 ATASCADERO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/
Organization 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/ KIMBERLY D. MITCHELL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/27/2023
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 03/02/1994
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 03/27/2028
PUB: 03/30, 04/06, 04/13, 04/20/2023
LEGAL CM 138
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
File No 20230686
THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S)
IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HUFFMAN’S PROFESSIONAL HOUSECLEANING, 523 GRAND CANYON DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS
FICTITIOUS
THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, KIMBERLY D. MITCHELL, 6905 ATASCADERO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422
VIDUAL, PATRICIA CECILIA
HUNT, 5411 SEVEN OAKS
WAY, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/
Organization 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/ PATRICIA CECILIA
HUNT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/13/2023
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 04/09/2023
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 04/13/2028
PUB: 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/2023
LEGAL CM 175
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No 20230711
THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING
BUSINESS AS: HAPPY
PEOPLE WIN, 1664 COUNTRY HILL RD, NIPOMO, CA 93444, SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTY
THIS BUSINESS IS CON-
DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID-
UAL, JEAN STEEL, 1664 COUNTRY HILL RD, NIPOMO, CA 93444, If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization 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/ JEAN STEEL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/21/2023
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
DATE: 01/01/2023
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 ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business
Name Statement, Expires 03/21/2028
PUB: 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11/2023
LEGAL CM 176
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT File No 20230942
THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HDH
CONSTRUCTION, 7352 IVERSON PLACE, PASO ROBLES, CA
istrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ DONALD F. HARLEY
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of
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.
TS No. CA-22937475-CL Order No.: DEF-449185 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/20/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, 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 state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding 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, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee 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.
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 encouraged 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
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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT:
charges incurred for storage of the property described below, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale, and due notice having been given to the occupants and the time specified in such notice for payment having expired; notice is hereby given that such property will be sold via online auction at www. SelfStorageAuction.com.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/20/2028 PUB: 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09,
04/07/2023
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in
ed: 8/28/2018 as Instrument No. 2018035581
in Book N/A Page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 5/2/2023 at 11:00AM Place of Sale:
In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, located at 1087 Santa Rosa Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $492,184.31 The purported property address is: 840 MADRONE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 018-331-013
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL
BIDDERS: If you are considering 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,
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, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information 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 rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-937475-CL. 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 internet website. The best way to verify postponement information 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 auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-937475CL 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
Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.
Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-937475-CL IDSPub #0184946 4/6/2023 4/13/2023 4/20/2023 LEGAL CM 142
NOTICE OF SALE
In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for
Bidding will begin at 8:00am on 04/06/2023 and auction bidding will close at 12:00pm on 04/22/2023, at which time the auction will be completed, and the high bidder will be determined. The property will be available for pickup where said property has been stored and which is located at El Camino Self Storage, 1740 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California 93422
The following includes a general description of the property, the name of the person on whose account the property is being stored (occupant), and the space number of the occupants:
391 Newsom Fish tank, mini fridge, totes/bins, stroller, boxes, buckets, suitcase, cleaning supplies
ALL PURCHASED PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD “AS-IS” AND MUST BE REMOVED ON THE DAY OF PURCHASE. ALL PURCHASES ARE FOR CASH ONLY. THE UNDERSIGNED RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID ON THE PROPERTY. SALE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN LANDLORD AND OBLIGATED PARTY. TELEPHONE (805) 466-1444
DATED : 04/05/2023
El Camino Self Storage LP LEGAL CM 165
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No 20230163
THE FOLLOWING PER-
SON(S) IS/ARE DOING
BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES FAMILY DENTISTRY, 1920 CRESTON RD STE B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN-
TY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION, TURTON DENTAL GROUP, INC., 1789 WATERVIEW PL, nipomo, CA 93444 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization 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/ TURTON DENTAL GROUP, INC., BRIAN TURTON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/20/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/20/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
CA State of Incorporation/ Organization 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/ TURTON DENTAL GROUP, INC., BRIAN TURTON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/01/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/30/2023 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 ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/01/2028
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WORSHIP DIRECTORY
ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
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
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
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barbie butz COLUMNISTOn Monday, Dee Lacey and I joined a group of friends from south county at the Sinton Ranch out Highway 58 around Shell Creek.
Jane Sinton hosted us for our “picnic in the flowers,” which we had initiated during the last superbloom.
We usually meet for lunch at a restaurant or at a member’s home, so being outside and in the middle of miles and miles of beautiful wildflowers was an unbelievable experience.
We’re a group of women who have been involved in some way, as board members, staff members, etc., of the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County and the Women’s Legacy Fund. The Foundation is celebrating 25 years, and many of us have worked together during those years.
What better time than now to bring out the grill and start enjoying this weather we’re having. I pulled out my grilling cookbook
Its Grilling Weather
and did some “recipe research” for this week’s column. The book is titled The New Gas Grill Gourmet, authored by A. Cort Sinnes and was published in 1996. I hope you’ll try and enjoy these selections. This first recipe will serve well hot or cold by itself as a side dish or as a topping for grilled garlic bread for an appetizer.
Marinated Mushrooms and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients for Red Wine and Thyme Marinade:
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 large garlic clove, pressed
2 Tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
1 Tsp. kosher salt
2/2 Tsp. cracked black pepper
1 pound mushrooms, wiped clean and stems trimmed
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
• Slices of toasted bread
Directions: Combine marinade ingredients in a 1-gallon zippered-top plastic bag and mix well. Toss the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes in marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat grill with all burners on high for 10
minutes with lid down. While grill preheats, thread mushrooms onto 6 skewers and cherry tomatoes on 6 skewers. Once grill is hot, turn off center burner and turn others to medium. Position skewers over center burner, close lid, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning skewers a few times. Mushrooms should be tender and tomatoes heated through and soft to touch.
Chicken Mediterranean
Ingredients for Brine:
6 cups water
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• One 3-to-4 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces
Ingredients for Mediterranean
Dressing:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
• 1 Tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1/2 Tsp kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 to 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
Directions:
Combine brine ingredients in large bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Add chicken to brine and let sit in refrigerator for
In My Day
lee pitts COLUMNIST
The Arabs believed that your horse’s life should be divided into three phases; the first seven years in training, the second seven years will be the horse’s prime and most productive years, and the last seven years you should lend your horse to an enemy or someone you don’t like.
I believe that a human life can likewise be divided into three segments only; instead of seven years, the human life can be divided into three 25-year fragments. During the first 25 years, youngsters have lots of exuberance and good ideas, but they have little experience in the ways of the world, so they spend most of their time in school. In training, if you will. When they do finally leave home and attempt to advance in the world, they are held down by stodgy old bosses who fear for their jobs.
The second 25 years are the prime working years when
a person should have equal portions of exuberance and experience. This is the human’s sweet spot. Finally, in the last 25 years, when senior citizens have oodles of experience, but little energy, they spend their days going to garage sales, doctor appointments, and napping. Lots of napping. There will always be and always has been, a tug of war played out between the younger demographic and the older one.
Back in my day, the oldsters never had the slightest idea what was in the hearts and minds of my generation, whose sole purpose in life was getting under the skin of the old fogies. We lived our lives trying to come up with ways to irritate them. My generation grew their hair long, listened to psychedelic music, used drugs, wore colorful bell-bottom pants, went to Woodstock to have sex in the mud, and escaped to Canada to avoid the draft.
We sat with the old folks on the couch to watch “The Wonderful World of Disney,” where never a cuss word was uttered nor a breast laid bare. Then our parents and grandparents were shocked out of their long johns when on the Ed Sullivan show Elvis
“The Pelvis” Presley did things never before seen on television. As if that wasn’t bad enough, old Ed next brought the Beatles to America’s attention with their long hair and wild ways.
Nowadays, the youngsters get under my generation’s skin by turning their bodies into fleshy canvasses for tattoo artists, getting studs in their tongues, rings in their nostrils, and other metallic hardware installed in unmentionable places. For gosh sakes, they have more ear ornamentation than a common cow.
The youngsters befuddle people my age by listening to rap music with four-letter words, constantly expanding their digitable and downloadable world by playing on their cell phone, riding their skateboards on the sidewalk, and using the word “awesome” in every sentence, like you know? They too experiment with illegal dangerous drugs while the oldsters at least have prescriptions for theirs. And what is this fetish the young people have for guns? When I was their age, the only Colt 45 kids wanted to get their hands on was a brand of beer known for its potency. (If you could drink a six-pack, you
Outside of Yourself
sarah-kate duran COLUMNIST
You might be familiar with the story of Job. Even though the book of Job is halfway through the Old Testament, Job lived after Joseph (son of Israel) but before Moses. Job was a righteous, blameless, upright man who feared God and turned away from evil. In addition to being righteous, he was very wealthy. The Bible tells us explicitly in many places that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 22:4 says with humility and the fear of the Lord come riches, honor, and life. I can deduct from that that Job must have operated in such a way that increased his wealth. Job was extremely wealthy. He had many children who got along and loved each other, massive
amounts of flocks, and just had everything he could imagine and living his best life. To make a long story very short– it all got taken away. ALL of it. Kids, riches, flocks, he even got diseases. All taken away by Satan, with God’s permission, to test him and see if he would curse and blame God. Job passed the test with flying colors. Even though in the thick of it he had some friends giving him their crazy opinions and gnarly advice. In the last chapter, there is a verse that just blows my mind. Job 42:10 “The Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he prayed for his friends, and the Lord increased all that Job had twofold.” How interesting. Not only did he not shake his fist at the Almighty, but he turned outward instead of inward. He did not stay in a pity party. He turned his attention to his friends and prayed for them. We’ve all been there. In the midst of great turmoil. Maybe you’ve been dealing with depression. Maybe you’re in the middle of financial distress. Maybe you’re
dealing with an illness that is keeping you weak. Maybe there’s relationship drama and hurt. Maybe you’ve been betrayed. Maybe you just have no direction and feel lost. You are not alone. I have found out that one of the best and most effective ways to pull yourself out of that dark place is to look outward. It probably won’t change the circumstances that are out of your control, obviously. But your outlook on the world and how you presently feel will change. Because we all know we can’t change others, and we definitely can’t control their actions. What we can adjust is our outlook on life. Sure, we could stay isolated, lonely and have our pity party. But how long are you going to stay there? Eventually, we have to pick ourselves back up and dust ourselves off because life does go on. Ok, we’re up. Now what? We serve. We serve others. We help our neighbors — those in our sphere of influence and in our community. We help those less fortunate than ourselves.
3 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, dill, mint, red pepper, and salt. While whisking, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Stir in feta cheese. Refrigerate until needed. Preheat grill with all burners on high for 10 minutes with lid down. Remove chicken from brine; do not rinse. Pat dry with paper towels. Coat both sides of chicken with the vegetable oil. Once grill is hot, turn off center burner and turn other burners to medium. Place chicken over the center burner, close lid, and cook until the juices run clear and internal temperature registers 180 degrees in the thickest part of the thighs and 170 degrees in the breasts when tested with and instant-read thermometer, 30 to 50 minutes, turning every 10 minutes. Drumsticks and thighs will take 40 t0 50 minutes and breast and wing pieces will take 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a platter, loosely tent with foil and let rest at least 10 minutes. Pour Mediterranean dressing over chicken and serve immediately. Serves 4 Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.
were a real stud.)
In my day, we at least pulled our pants up. Nowadays, it seems there is a competition to see how low they can go without having their pants fall off entirely. I have no idea how some of these kids keep their pants up. I just know they’re doing it to irritate us.
In my day, we at least had paper routes and lawns to mow, while today’s urban killers of their father’s dreams avoid work like it was the plague, and they keep coming back home like the sparrows to San Juan Capistrano.
To complicate matters, now we have old guys who refuse to act their age by gathering up what little hair they have left into a ponytail. Such a man is a traitor to our cause. As for me, I’m going to hire a mercenary to fight this generational guerrilla war for me because honestly, I just don’t have the energy to fight this unwinnable skirmish. I say unwinnable because, by the time a man realizes his father was right, he has a son who thinks he’s wrong.
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.
Whether it is texting and checking on our loved ones, asking someone else how they’re feeling, finding out how you can fulfill another’s needs with our time and resources, or simply just praying for others instead of ourselves. It’s amazing how quickly our feelings, outlook on the future, and even our demeanor can change when we’re not collapsing into ourselves. Call it God, karma, or “what goes around comes around” — your turn is coming when others will pour into you and meet your needs. It just works that way. It’s called the Law of the Harvest — you reap what you sow.
Mark 9:34-35 tells us to be the greatest, we should become a servant.
1 Corinthians 10:24 says, “Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor.”
Try it. The sooner you do, the sooner things will turn in your favor. Remember Job.
Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net
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Outrunning the Competition: Templeton High Track Athlete Racing His Way to the Top
Still just a junior, Josh Bell currently holds three school track records and four crosscountry records
By CAMILLE DEVAULTEMPLETON — One student-athlete at Templeton High School (THS) is continuing to push the limits on the track. In his junior year at THS, Josh Bell holds three school track records and four cross-country records.
On a national level, Bell holds the 11th fastest mile and the 25th fastest 1600 meters and the 35th fastest 3200m. But if you ask Bell, he has yet to reach his peak in his athletic career.
“I want to take it as far as my body will take me,” he said, discussing how far he wants to take running. “Whether that’s ending in college or if I ever become good enough to go to the Olympics or go pro, I would definitely go there.”
At the Arcadia Invitational national meet, Bell competed against some of the best high school athletes in the nation and landed in 13th place for the 3200m, clocking in at 8:55.52. Bell’s interest in running didn’t become competitive until seventh grade, when he nearly broke the five-mile record.
But Bell’s dad, Tim, always knew endurance was one of his son’s strongest abilities.
“We saw the extent of how good he was going to be because he was winning everything as a freshman,” Tim said. “That’s when he was starting to come into his own. He is a very driven kid.”
Bell says he always felt inspired by his father, who was a triathlete and joined him on daily jogs. That habit has stuck with Bell, who wakes up at 5 a.m. to run the hills near his home — hard work that Tim says is showing results.
Bell’s Coach Rosalie Smith has noticed his knowledge of the sport grow over the past few years, “Josh has gained insight and wisdom over the last several years while competing in cross country and track and field. He’s more mindful of the amount of training needed to improve and cognizant of specific tactics and strategies used while racing.”
Bell broke his first cross-country record his sophomore year, though he didn’t know it until weeks later.
“I didn’t know how to feel,” he said. “I wasn’t as experienced in running as I am now and I didn’t know how high the bar was ... It keeps you motivated and [makes] you want to break all the records ... I wanted more.”
Already, Bell holds three school track records and four cross-country records. Last season, Bell landed in third place in the state, and his dad sees potential for making it in the top 25 athletes in the nation this year for the mile.
“Josh is an internally driven athlete that is motivated by his own personal goals and accomplishments,” Smith says, describing Bell as an athlete. “He knows what he wants, is realistic about where he’s at and is willing to put in the work to make it happen.”
At the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut on April 15, Bell took sixth in the mile, breaking another school record by 40 seconds. He ran 4:12.61.
First place timed at 4:08.97 and the national high school record is 3:53.43.
“[I’m] swelling with pride for sure,” says Tim of his son’s athletic accomplishments. “I am happy for him cause of his work ethic. I think it’s a good lesson for him, you put in the time and the work, and he is getting results.”
During the cross-country season, Bell sticks to the 5K or three-mile runs, and 800m (1/2
mile) to 3200m (2 miles) during track and field season. But he sees himself excelling as a long-distance runner and looking forward to running 10Ks at the collegiate level soon. But until then, Bell has goals to meet this season. For cross-country, Bell hopes to drop below the 15-minute barrier at the Clovis cross-country course — right now his time is 15:15. His second goal is to hit 8:50 in the two-mile. If he breaks a few more records in the process, he won’t mind that, either.
Tim saw his son’s competitive side at an early age. He saw it doing small things, like taking the trash cans to the curb.
“He always had to be six inches in front of me,” Tim said. “Sometimes those little things you see when they are just young babies, and you see that personality shining now. He has a good work ethic, but he is also a very competitive kid.”
Bell’s athleticism has brought the attention of various schools, which are opening new opportunities for him. Right now, he is keeping his options open but hopes to find somewhere that will fulfill his passion for running and possible future in architecture.
The biggest change Bell has seen in himself since running competitively is he takes the sport much more seriously now.
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“Taking each run seriously and realizing how it contributes to my races ... I wasn’t as mature in the sport,” he said. “I wasn’t as knowledgeable. All I did was run it ... I see it as something that has my life more than it did two years ago.”
He thanks his dad for feeding him his competitive spirit. Going into a race, Bell describes himself as a silent focuser, getting mentally focused alone and maybe with some music — whatever he needs to get “in the zone.”
His advice for new runners or anyone looking to get into the sport is, “Change their mentality. I think the more you run, the easier it is. If running a mile is hard, maybe start with half a mile and slowly increase how much you do with each run and stay consistent with it because consistency is how you improve ... hard work always outdoes talent.”
Smith sees Bell’s athletic career as not limited to running.
“I see Josh as a lifelong athlete with a solid collegiate career,” says Smith. “He is a multifaceted athlete, and I think we’ll see him in more than just running events as time goes on.” Bell will be racing this Saturday at the SLO County Championships in Arroyo Grande. Time will only tell if this will be the race that breaks another record.
TEMPLETON
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“Shelbi was a rockstar in the pitching circle, executing her stunning drop ball pitch and getting batters to produce pop flies and ground balls. The Bearcats rallied around her positive and energetic attitude on the mound and fielded a fantastic .963 for the night. Shelbi is an excellent embodiment of the Bearcat Softball Culture: being great and being grateful.”
- Softball Director Lauren Lozano
PASO ROBLES
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SHELBI GRIFFITH
JUNIOR
SCHOOL: Paso Robles High School Softball
Shelbi Griffith was given the ball against the Monache Marauders and earned her first varsity, complete game win after throwing 114 pitches.