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By NICHOLAS MATTSON nic@atascaderonews.com SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Following the State’s press conference on Monday, in which Governor Gavin Newsom illuminated partial details of the plan to reopen California, the County of San Luis Obispo presented local information at the regularly scheduled briefing. SLO County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein presented the current statistics for the county and provided clarification on the information released in the SLO County START Guide. Over the weekend, including a single case reported Monday, there were a total of 14 new cases in SLO County. Two of the seven hospitalizations were discharged, leaving five in the hospital, including three in the ICU. Of the 202 total cases confirmed since testing began, 156 are deemed fully recovered. As of last week, the parameters for “fully recovered” were extended from seven days with no symptoms to 10 days — which effectively slows the reporting of recovered cases. Currently, 40 cases are recovering from home. As testing increases, and positive case counts increase, the metric of health that the county officials will focus on is hospitalizations and critical care. “We are hopeful that we will retain the low number we have in our critical care and our hospitals,” Borenstein said. Monday, the two new testing sites began — Paso Robles and Grover Beach — delivering up to 264 tests daily during 12 hours of operation. The increase in testing is expected to produce an increase in positive case counts. “Because we are expanding our testing, we may well see positive cases coming out,” Borenstein said. “We said we would be looking at the number of cases, but more importantly, the severity of cases and our hospitalization rates.” With preventative measures in place, increased testing, and healthcare capacity at hospitals, the State emerges from its shelter and with that causes a bit of confusion over what businesses are considered safe to open, at what capacity. As the SLO County START Guide remains a “living document” through the process, definitions and clarifications are expected. The gradual and balanced approach to reopening will necessitate busi-

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tarting 2020, whispers of an epidemiological nightmare vibrated out of the other side of the world. When I was growing up, I was told if you dig straight down, you’ll end up in China. The statement always conjured up images of burrowing out of the dirt in China like Bugs Bunny, upside down. Well, the world certainly turned upside down quickly as COVID-19 spread outward from China. In California, we’ll know it as Friday the 13th — the second week of March — when the roar came from local institutions and government agencies. “Shut it down! Shut it down! Coronavirus is here!” SHELTERING We did shut it down. We didn’t know enough about the disease to argue. What we did know had too many holes to push back. Did it affect the healthy? Did it infect the young? Was it worse than the flu? Would it be more deadly? We just didn’t know enough to know anything, and either did the experts. Our response was fear. We did as we were asked. We sheltered. We washed our hands and stayed home, wondering with every randomly scratchy breath if we had somehow become infected by some novel disease. We were afraid but didn’t really know what we were afraid of. Just 50 days later, we know more. We have mountains of data. Much of it needs to be parsed and presented, and many early models are equivalent to shooting from the hip instead of making data relevant to the variety of circumstances needed for knowledgable application. What the data says in respect to Italy’s new normal is irrelevant to what the data says in reference to New York’s new normal, and irrelevant to what the data says regarding SLO County. A national shortage in PPE was never the same thing as a shortage of PPE in SLO County. The disease impacted acute groups around the planet very differently, and national strategies all employed some form of “lockdown.” Even Sweden, despite many assumptions, placed gradually expanding restrictions. Some countries employed strict lockdowns. The United States acted moderately in comparison.

Each society acted according to its laws and traditions. The U.S. acted according to its Constitution, and the 50-day shelter orders presented a clash of interpretations that remain unresolved. We all voluntarily sheltered, and patience ran out more quickly for some than others. Some began receiving unemployment benefits that exceeded what they were making in a 40-hour workweek. Some went from gainfully employed to no income. Some watched their 401K sink by 30 percent. The economy tanked as we paused. We waited for real news. Nationally, we got antics, performances, and melodrama. Locally, our County health and administration officers faced the music and did their jobs. Compared to other places, even in California, our officials put on a world-class performance in dealing with a global pandemic on San Luis Obispo County soil. Reports from experts around the world continue to conflict, trying to provide clarity on a global level about a virus that impacts communities very differently is an exercise in futility, and breeds local discord as people argue irrelevant points in ongoing confirmation bias. So, data isn’t going to solve our problems with COVID-19, even as it presents a pathway to reopening. Sure, we don’t know everything about the disease. But we know enough. We will be living with it, not exterminating it. Just how we live with it will be an ongoing debate, we just don’t

THE UPS AND DOWNS AND UPS The world has been affected by COVID-19, and we will continue this journey together. In the first days of shelter, we all knew businessas-usual was over. The optimism of 2020 was whisked away like the smog over Los Angeles after a week of shelter. Based on the data we had, we accepted that we were voluntarily plunging the world economy into an unprecedented crisis to save as many lives as we could. We knew we were sacrificing the economy. We did it anyway. I don’t know that most of us would have done anything differently, given a chance to do it all again. We were saving the vulnerable, most specifically, the aged — well, trying anyway. It worked, if you are looking at statistics. It failed if you are looking at an individual life, and those who loved and relied on them. We’ve lost tens of thousands of lives in the U.S. to COVID19, and we lose tens of thousands of lives every week to other causes. COVID-19 is now just one of those causes, and according to the first 50 days, will be one of the top causes of death in the U.S. — ranking with heart disease (no. 1) and cancer (no. 2).

ATASCADERO — On Tuesday, April 28, the Atascadero City Council discussed the intent and purposes of a proposed project named Barrel Creek that would build on the northwest corner of the US 101 and Del Rio Road interchange. The property was characterized by the designer and developer as a “destination entertainment venue” built for artisans, restaurants and residents. The property is currently the location of the Legacy Church (formerly First Assembly) food service program and location of the First Assembly harvest festivals in years past. The rolling elevation of the area restricts a broad variety of developments, and the developer Eric Tienken with RRM Design Group principal Scott Martin presented a multi-use concept that included a boutique hotel, shortterm rentals, apartments, townhomes, and restaurant-retail. Atascadero City Development Director Phil Dunsmore presented the project to the council and public, discussing how the project fits into an amended Del Rio specific plan and ultimately an amended general plan. In order to move forward with the project, which will require a rezoning of six lots from residential to a mixed-use zoning that would allow for hundreds of residents and visitors to the Del Rio and San Ramon area. “It is a huge increase in density, which is why it is a huge ask,” councilperson Charles Bourbeau said. “I guess I’m impressed by these drawings. The concern is how it plays out for the existing residents on San Ramon.” The project has not been formally submitted for permits from the City, and the discussion surrounded providing the applicant feedback to prepare for the costs and planning associated with developing a project of this scale. “I want to make sure it is complementary to the community,” councilperson Heather Newsom said. “I think it is important to tie [the neighborhood] into the project, but the developers have shown they are willing to work with the residents.” Specifics in the project are still working at a high level of design and detail, and drilling down into the project over time is expected to clarify

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COVID-19 deaths worldwide since Wuhan’s December breakout. Worldwide, without COVID-19, there are almost 160,000 daily deaths of all causes. COVID-19 is credited for 1.3 percent of the daily death toll around the world. In the U.S. where we have 2.8 million deaths per year, COVID-19 now accounts for 2.5 percent of the annual death toll. It’s significant. This is a pandemic, and we have taken it seriously, but in the United States, poverty was credited for 4.5 percent of deaths in 2019. There was no national emergency for poverty, no executive orders — in fact, in fear of coronavirus, the nation opted to bet on poverty as the lesser of two evils. The results of that bet are not yet known. The dice are still rolling. Ironically, COVID-19 disproportionately threatens poverty-stricken communities. It may seem morbid or coldly analytical to begin to run this pandemic by the numbers, but it is actually the way that governments are making decisions. It is the way governments always make decisions. Did you fill out your 2020 Census survey?

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know for how long. Some expect a resurgence. Not a single expert knows exactly what that means. So, without knowledge, we return to fear. Some models project millions of deaths, just as was predicted by now at the beginning. Those projections lend to stoking fears and division. Facts bring us back together. THE COLD NUMBERS As of today, there are recorded 255,000

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We will continue to work with our public health officials, government officials and the business community on refining and implementing the guidelines in a manner that will sustain our safety and our economy. For more information or to request an interview with one of the Chambers, please contact Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth at jacqui@slochamber.org or (760)473-3531. About the The Coalition of Central Coast Chambers: The Coalition of Central Coast Chambers is made up of Chambers in both San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County: Atascadero Chamber, Buellton Chamber,

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“The strength of a mother is second to none. Even when she is in the times of stress, when she is fighting her own demons, when she is beyond exhausted both mentally and physically, nothing will stop her from finding the strength, she needs to do for her children what she needs to get done.” ~ Author unknown

t’s May. It is May 2020. I have to tell myself that a few times a day because my brain cannot accept it. It is hard to believe that we are getting ready to celebrate Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is in May, but I still don’t know what happened to March and April. Sometimes I feel like I am living in a dream. Will I be able to wake up at some point? Will things be this hard going forward? Will I eventually get past wanting someone to blame so I can feel like I can slightly understand what the heck is going on? All while holding it together so that my family can continue to function and thrive? I am a fixer, a doer; I can solve anything with some research and trial and error. But this, this I can not fix. I know that we are not alone; I know there is a group of people out there overwhelmed and revising their business plan for the tenth time since this all began. As we start to look at the other side of this economic health crisis, we will begin to see what impact this pandemic made on our communities and our people. This will be important for us to take into

account as we continue to walk through this. This pandemic was and is one of the hardest things we have ever had to walk through. As human beings, we are resilient, and we adapt. We may fight our way through, but we eventually find our footing and soldier on. So, what does all this mean? What is the lesson to be learned? Well, that will be different for everyone. Some may need more help than others entering our new world. Please be cautious of those, be thoughtful and respectful. We need each other; we need that warm smile, a caring spirit, and love. We need to know we are not alone and that the darkness does not last forever. We need people that believe in us and for us to believe in them. It feeds our soul; it strengthens our character. As we start to dip our toes in reopening our communities, please be loving to those that may still be afraid. At the same time, be patient with those you feel are rushing out too soon. This is foreign to all of us. We believe in our freedoms, and we believe in science, and there is a place in-between. For me, I know that what we have gone

through and what we will continue to go through is not be easy. I will still have those feelings of wanting to cry, scream, and be angry, but I do not have to let them control me. I will do the next right thing. If only for that moment. And then do it again. We will find our new normal, we will learn to accept it and then we will all move on with the memory and knowing that it may not be over, it may only be beginning, but we are in this together. And together, we can do anything. Have a wonderful and safe Mother’s Day, enjoy your mommas no matter who fills that role in your family. This too, shall pass, and the sun will continue to shine. And that is a beautiful thing we can count on. Happy Anniversary to my love, my rock, and the bravest man I have ever known. Thank you for walking through this life with me. Happy Mother’s Day to my three littles that made me a momma and to the women and my husband that help me along my path of motherhood, your strength, and love help me be the woman I am today.

Will COVID-19 Up Chances of Calexit? but when they become devastatingly large, they can dramatically change the course of human history. So it was when the Antonine Plague of 165 AD killed over 5 million persons and decimated the Roman army, leading to the first barbarian victories over that empire’s vaunted legions. It happened again with the Bubonic Plague of 1347 to 1353, which many historians say delayed the Renaissance a century THOMAS ELIAS by killing off many young artists and poliCOMMENTARY ticians whose work hinted at what actually ov. Gavin Newsom repeatedly calls came about 100 years later. Smallpox killed California a “nation state,” employ- off most American Indians, making it far ing a phrase not used by any other easier for white Europeans to spread across governor in memory. this continent. President Trump mocks the federal system, No one can be sure today’s coronavifirst saying emergency responses are up to rus pandemic will have similarly historic individual state governors, not the central effects. But so far, it has killed more than government, and then saying the oppo35,000 Americans, the number growing from site, that he has “total authority.” He first moment to moment. suggests that medical suppliers ignore orders Speculation abounds on how the pandemic from states whose governors “don’t treat us might change this country. For example, right” and then claims he’s taking care of the ApartmentList website, closely tracking everyone. national housing trends, predicts rents will These are new things in America. They fall and the long pattern of urbanization will could enlarge the existing, very small move- pause. ment for a “Calexit,” secession from the There’s also a possibility coupling the virus union by California, progenitor of the and President Trump’s style of leadership as world’s fifth-largest economy. it rages might even alter America’s continenFor sure, pandemics don’t happen often, tal borders, static since the Civil War.

The Yes, California! organization tried and failed to put a preliminary secession ballot initiative on the 2018 midterm election ballot. Had it gotten a vote, and won, it might have led to an actual vote on this state going its own way. Now that movement’s current prime organizer, Marcus Ruiz Evans of Fresno, reports that his and other blogs are seeing unusual numbers of pro-secession posts from individuals not linked to the movement. Ruiz says often Trump gives his movement impetus, even though he tends to walk back many of his pronouncements within hours or days. “Trump has already talked about cutting off travel to and from California,” Ruiz said. “Then he threatened to cut off parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with a strictly-enforced quarantine letting nothing and nobody move in or out of that area for two weeks.” He backed off the Tri-State quarantine after Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said it would be “a declaration of war” on his state. Gavin Newsom hasn’t used words as strong as those, but took this state on a path starkly different than any Trump previously recommended. And when Trump suggested that busi-

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ll businesses are essential: they’re the lifeblood of America. Small businesses are especially essential, weaving together the social fabric that gives a community identity and a sense of belonging. The local café or donut shop is where people congregate in the mornings or take a business lunch in the afternoon. The evenings see people gathering to meet with friends or just breaking up the monotony of eating at home. The local retail store provides the essential products of life; what government has the right to decide what is “essential” to people and what is not? Perhaps in Cuba, where a communist government determines every occupation and who works where and for what that might be the norm, but not in America. This is the land of hope and opportunity. It’s here that people realize their dreams, build something and no government has the right to take it from them without due process. An arbitrary determination that

your business has no “essential worth to society” and is therefore ordered closed indefinitely, is Un-American. We’ve fought pathogens many times before in different forms. Life goes on albeit with some inconvenience but in the past we didn’t destroy the hopes, dreams or a lifetime of work because of irrational fears. As a result of our fears, many businesses will never re-open. It’s time to re-open all businesses regardless of dictates from anyone. To not re-open is to agree to communal suicide. Most people struggle to handle a car repair costing a few hundred dollars: a significant financial setback destroys family structures that permits people to feed their children and pay their bills. Multiple incomes are necessary to provide the needs of a family where once a single income would suffice. Loss of employment is a financial disaster for millions. Unemployment checks don’t provide dignity or a sense of selfworth and over time robs people of self-confidence. The loss of self-worth and belonging leads to alienation and worse. Prolonged unemployment is like cancer but before it kills the body it first kills the spirit. It’s clear after a month of misinformation from the “experts” that the Coronavirus epidemic is less lethal to the majority of people by orders of magnitude. From a projected 2 million deaths we now expect a small fraction of that, comparable to a bad flu season (1957 flu epidemic) which in the past killed over 100,000 people (over 200,000 using today’s demographics). We’ve experi-

enced multiple such epidemics in the last half century without burning down the nation. The 2017-2018 Flu-season resulted in over 800,000 hospitalized and 61,000 deaths (all ages). I understand that COVID-19 is more contagious and strikes the most vulnerable among older populations but unlike some past pathogens, it hasn’t severely impacted those who are robust or the young, except by our overreaction which is systematically destroying the world the young will inherit. As a grandparent, leaving behind a pile of ashes is not what I want to leave as a legacy. I don’t make light of the personal tragedies involving lost loved ones; every death is very sad but it’s also part of life. Meanwhile, we’re regimented by fear into wearing masks of dubious value indoors (except certified N95 masks) and of no value outside. The virus doesn’t do well in sunlight and has an extremely low probability of transmission outdoors, especially if there’s a breeze. Yet we close parks and playgrounds while police and Coast Guard patrol-boats sweep down on a surfer a hundred yards from shore, to what purpose? This virus is politicized as no other with political divides overruling common sense. Doctors and epidemiologists who dissent from national media-imposed “Group-Think” are vilified such as the Fresno MD’s who pointed out medical inconsistencies using government data demonstrating the flaws in our response. YouTube took their video down claiming it didn’t agree with the World

nesses, churches and individuals return to normal life by April 12, Easter Sunday, one normally conservative California columnist suggested California should instantly declare independence if Trump did that. Trump backed off that idea, too. For sure, Trump’s inconsistent, ego-driven leadership style in this crisis promoted a rift between states and the federal government, one that secessionist Ruiz may try to exploit. “Everyone in the Calexit movement would agree that the only way to guarantee the ‘proper’ government reaction to this crisis would be for California to have full control over its resources and borders,” he said. “We think Californians know that already, but just won’t say it publicly. We think the governor is already aware that his people think that way. He just won’t say it blatantly.” In fact, when asked about Calexit during an interview while he was a candidate in 2018, Newsom adamantly opposed secession. But, says Ruiz, “we’ve seen the pickup in people talking about secession (on social media) and then thousands of other Californians ‘liking’ their posts.” Plainly, it may be years before the full after-effects of the coronavirus are known. One of those just might be a California future vastly different from its past and present.

Health Organization’s (WHO) official line. WHO lied, telling us that COVID-19 was under control in China and posed no risk to us, asserting COVID-19 was not transmissible between humans. WHO praised China’s “transparency,” which it wasn’t, yet that’s the standard we must accept? We built field hospitals and sent Navy hospital ships to both coasts: the “USNS Comfort” with its thousand beds only treated 179 patients in 3 weeks and sailed home virtually unused; field hospitals remained empty. We learned that New York State compelled its nursing homes to accept COVID-19 positive elderly patients into compromised populations causing the deaths of hundreds, as did New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our healthcare system is being decimated as most medical professionals, especially specialists, aren’t involved in treating COVID-19 cases. Hospitals are facing bankruptcy for lack of patients/procedures, private medical practices are shuttered, medical staff furloughed as other serious medical conditions are subordinated to COVID-19, as if that is the only medical issue that matters. People will die as a result of the short-sighted policy that relegates everything else but treating COVID-19 cases as “non-essential.” Finally, we need to change local emergency ordinances to place elected officials in charge with staff in support positions, not in the lead. Most importantly, we need to tell the governor to free California and allow local elected leaders to decide what’s best for us.

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH Atas. Mall & Fwy. 101 (6225 Atas. Mall); Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.*; *kids programming available at these services; Rejoice Service 5:30 pm; Middle School ministries – Tuesdays 6:30 High School ministries – Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 7p.m.; Pastor Tom Ferrell, 466-2051; abcchurch.org. ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL Corner Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-Reflect, 10:10 a.m.-Connect, 10:30 a.m.-Recharge; AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; 466-0175; Ted Mort, Pastor. AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Living the Consciously Awakened Life; Rev. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; Sunday Gathering for Children & Adults 10 a.m.; Atascadero Lake Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Street; A New Thought Spiritual Community! For classes and workshops in Practical Spirituality and upcoming events visit our website awakeningways.org; 460-0762. GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; 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.; Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship – 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study – 6 p.m.; Wed Prayer – 7 p.m.; Nursery care provided.; Pastor Ken Butler, Jr.; (805) 461-9197. GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 535 Creston Rd., 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 8 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Service; 9:05 a.m. Education and Sunday School; 10 a.m. Modern Worship Service with staffed nursery care provided; Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; Pastor Liz Radtke; Pastor Ryan Radtke; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; 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 Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily MassMon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m.; Weekend Mass Schedule; Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road; Has two; Sunday worship services, a contemporary service at 9 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m.; Children’s service starts at 9:30 a.m. ; For more information, call the church office at (805) 238-3702.Ext. 206. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nursery 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.

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et’s talk taxes, shall we? I am qualified to discuss this subject because in addition to all my other talents, like being able to juggle and do quadratic equations, I am also a CPA. That’s right, I’m a member of the Cow Punchers Association (CPA) who get together on a semi-regular basis to eat a tax deductible lunch and cuss the IRS. I’m qualified to discuss and cuss taxes because in 45 years of paying them I’ve only been audited once by the IRS. And after that audit the IRS actually sent me a check for $500 that I overpaid. I became immediately intaxicated; that’s the euphoric feeling one gets when he or she gets money back from the IRS. I’m really glad that National Emancipation Day has come

and gone. That’s the day every year when you quit working for the government. It’s calculated by the Tax Foundation and in 2019 it was April 16. According to the Tax Foundation the average American will spend 42 days just to pay state and federal taxes, 29 days to pay Social Security and Medicare, 11 days paying property taxes, 13 days to pay the interest on the national debt and 14 days for national defense. That’s the equivalent of 109 days per year to pay all your taxes! Another way of looking at it is you’re working every Monday just to pay state and federal income tax. In a normal eight hour day nearly three of the hours are spent working for the government. When you add in sales taxes and other assorted fees and licenses you spend more on taxes than you do for food, clothing and shelter combined. For a nation that was established to avoid taxes we sure do pay a lot of them. After I overpaid the one year I did our taxes my wife never trusted me again and so we send them off to a real CPA

who “prepares them”. Albert Einstein, universally considered the smartest person of his generation, said the hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax code. Which is currently seven million words long. It definitely takes more brains to figure out the the income tax due than it does to make the money in the first place. We interviewed a few different CPA’s before we decided on the person who would eventually do our taxes for 40 years. The first guy we talked to asked us stuff like, “How aggressive do you want to be?” And, “Are either of you divorced?” I asked why he would ask such a question and he said, “The biggest snitches to the IRS are divorced wives and husbands.” The second CPA we talked to spent a long time explaining the difference between “tax avoidance” and “tax evasion” both of which cost him ten years in the slammer later on in his career. I’m glad we didn’t choose him or we might be bunkmates right now in San Quentin. The third CPA asked me all

sorts of questions like, “Are you a competitive body builder?” He should have known just by looking at me. It turns out that a body builder can deduct the oil put on his or her bulging muscles. The CPA also asked if my wife was an actress because if she was we could write off a pair of fake boobs as a stage prop. He also explained how we could deduct a cat who killed mice who ate feedstuffs, if we only had a cat. We left when he told us how we could deduct last years taxes as a bad investment. When we entered the office of the fourth CPA he had a big sign on one wall that just said, THEIRS. “Look at that word and tell me what you see,” the CPA said, as if it was an eye exam. “If you see just one word you could end up in the jailhouse. If you see two words you’ll probably end up in the poorhouse. If you see see two words, THE IRS, you’re already well aware of who is gonna end up with all the money you made last year.” Then he handed us a worksheet and a prescription for a new drug called Senditall.

Facing the Tragedy & Trial of Death

fore whatever He promises or reveals about death is true and absolutely reliable. As the prophet Jeremiah said many centuries ago: Dr. Gary Barker “GREAT IS THY FAITHCONTRIBUTOR FULNESS” (Lamentations 3:23-26). Psalm 23 says that ne of the tragedies because the Lord our Shepand trials we are herd is with us, we can face facing as a nation the possibility of death withbecause of the COVID19 out any FEAR because He pandemic is the death of loved protects us. If a saint of God ones, family, and friends. If a should die, it is because of person believes in God and God’s DIVINE APPOINTHis promises recorded in MENT. God determines God’s Word which is the Holy when everyone will die: “It Bible, he can have an optiis appointed unto men once mistic HOPE about death. to die” (Hebrew 9:27). The HOPE is having confidence Bible clearly teaches that Jesus about the FUTURE. May I Christ is the Lord Almighty, share with you why I believe the Alpha and Omega, and we can have hope about death? is the One who possessed I must say that I really the “Keys of hell and death” don’t know how people can (Revelation 1:5-18). When a have peaceful hope if they saint does experience death, don’t believe in or trust God. Psalm 116:15 says “precious God can’t lie and therein the sight of the LORD

is the death of His saints.” This is when we need to trust in God’s wisdom and love because death is determined by God’s will. God is more concerned about the death of those He loves than we are. Let’s remember that God is too WISE to make mistakes and too LOVING to do anything that is unkind. One of the most important and encouraging truths about death for a believer who trusts and believes in God is where a person goes when death occurs. A believer goes to heaven to be with God and other believers. This truth was clearly taught by the apostle Paul: 1) When a believer dies, he leaves his body and goes to heaven to be with the Lord; 2) Death is a GAIN for a believer because at death he departs this life and goes to be with Christ in heaven. These two truths are clearly

revealed by Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 and Philippians 1:21-23. I have personally preached these two scriptures at many funerals. We do sorrow at times of death but with HOPE (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Someday we will be united with our loved ones as believers in Christ. Christ personally promised to go to heaven and prepare a wonderful place where all believers would live. I have preached many times over the years: “Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.” Jesus said that a person gets prepared by believing in Him as “the Way, the Truth, and the Life” ( John 14:6, 3:16-18, 5:24). These truths and promises are why we as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ have OPTIMISTIC HOPE and do not FEAR DEATH. I hope and pray that you share this hope with me.

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EDWARD GALENA 1943 – 2020

dward Galena left this world he lived in so happily on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, at the age of 77 after a brave three year battle with Lymphoma. Ed was born in Philadelphia to Ed and Jessie Galena. He graduated from Penn State with a degree in History and Education and began his teaching career. Ed had two children, Ted and Tracie, with his first wife Teresa LiVolsi. He moved to Avila Beach

in 1978 to work for Davidson’s Furniture. Body surfing and running along the beaches became an every day routine. He participated in local triathlons into his 60’s. In 1982, Ed married Sholly Von Stein after co-starring in The Sound of Music at Pismo Light Opera Theater. Ed played Captain von Trapp to Sholly’s Maria. Together they raised three children, Lauren, Kyle and Joshua. In 1985, Ed opened the

SLO County Sleep Shoppes. The business expanded to six stores from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles. Ed advocated for the arts, acting and directing for local theater groups including SLO Little Theater, Pioneer Players, Pismo Light Opera Theater, By the Sea Productions and North County Theatre Works. Ed also coached Atascadero and San Luis Obispo youth sports programs. After his retirement, Ed spent

his time on his Atascadero property enjoying the oak trees, birds and his many rescued animals. He will be missed by all those who simply knew his kind and generous spirit. Ed is survived by children Lauren, Kyle, Joshua, Ted, Tracie and his wife of 37 years, Sholly Von Stein. Donations can be made in Ed’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation.

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A Cautious Step Toward Reopening STAFF REPORT

he past couple weeks have seen the rupture of a statewide shelter-at-home order, as factions of the community formed around the demand for rights to open the economy and society, and the fear of massive death rates as a result of opening. Staged protests and rallies in SLO County and across the United States provided a glimpse at the frustration built over 50 days of shelter-at-home orders that have severely stymied the economy, and decimated markets, personal savings, and the nation’s employment. Following the fear-based response of sheltering against a relatively unknown novel coronavirus, the science over seven weeks in the U.S. built a framework for reopening economies with health and safety modifications in place. Statements from SLO County officials last week, including the public release of the SLO County START Guide, concerning the reopening of the county economy and community, added to the anticipation of forward progress this week. The State was not ignorant of the urgency to advance the progress, as Newsom related on Monday. “Today, we are announcing our efforts to update our stay-at-home guidelines,” Newsom said. “On Thursday, we will out our guidelines. If guidelines are met, and modifications are made, people can start reopening in particular sectors. It can begin as early as the end of this week.” Newsom detailed a phase one adjustment to allow retail to open, with modifications, at the end of the week. He also included restaurants and hospitality as part of phase two — however, regional controls were confirmed so that SLO County can manage the reopening specific to the needs and opportunities of SLO County businesses and residents. “We are entering the next phase at the end of this week,” Newsom said. “We will allow regional variation, but only after self-certification of particular criteria.” The “broad strokes” that Newsom delivered offered general guidance that appointed counties to begin to take their local administration and certifications of businesses and institutions, which will trigger SLO County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein and Administrative Officer Wade Horton to work with the County Board of Supervisors to begin transition into Phase One of the SLO County START Guide. On Monday, Dr. Sonia Angell clarified and defined the broad strokes that Governor Newsom related, confirming the regional control. “Counties can request or attest for a variation for stage two,” Dr. Angell said “That means they can move more quickly through stage two, if they attest they ahve met the state’s readiness criteria.” In addition, Dr. Angell said that counties can submit readiness plans, which SLO County publicly intro-

duced on Friday as the SLO County START Guide. How quickly the START Guide will begin to provide for the opening and operation of the local economy has yet to be related. It is expected that Dr. Borenstein will clarify details at today’s public briefing at 3:15 p.m. from the SLO County Joint Information Center on Kansas Avenue in SLO. The briefing is streamed live from the County Public Health Department, here. Following the State’s press conference on Monday, where Governor Gavin Newsom illuminated partial details of the plan to reopen California, the County of San Luis Obispo presented local information at the regularly scheduled briefing. SLO County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein presented the current statistics for the county and provided clarification on the information released in the SLO County START Guide. Over the weekend, including a single case reported Monday, there were a total of 14 new cases in SLO County. Two of the seven hospitalizations were discharged, leaving five in the hospital, including three in the ICU. Of the 202 total cases confirmed since testing began, 156 are deemed fully recovered. As of last week, the parameters for “fully recovered” were extended from

“living document” through the process, definitions and clarifications are expected. The gradual and balanced approach to reopening will necessitate businesses, sectors, and industries lobbying for themselves with the County, who can negotiate further with the State if needed. Borenstein and Wade have regularly reminded the public that people will be disappointed at first glance of the START Guide, but input is welcomed to ensure that all factors are taken into account when adding detail to the bones of the plan. Even sectors that are slated for reopening come with some conditions and restrictions. “Phase two, which the State plans on initiating as early as Friday, will allow a vast majority of retail businesses to open,” Borenstein confirmed. “I use that word carefully ... that retail is being asked in this phase to deliver their goods curbside or through delivery. It is a step in the right direction, and we are going to take these measured steps.” Contradicting areas of guidance between the County and State phases include health and beauty businesses, and restaurant businesses. Ongoing negotiations between the State and County will continue. Borenstein said the County is lobbying for the necessity of local business sectors. “I know there are a number of counties, ours included, that are trying to communicate the essential nature of those businesses,” Borenstein said. S tate plans have allowed for counties to submit readiness plans that can ensure the State that localities are addressing regional issues and maintaining safety and health measures. As SLO County continues to maintain low case counts, and minimal hospitalizations, local business is expected to be given greater latitude than other counties. “We feel we have the conditions in our community to be able to move more quickly,” Borenstein said. In order for the State to authorize the County to make local decisions that conflict with State guidance, the County is obligated to submit a readiness plan. The specifics of what that plan must entail were not yet available to SLO County, but Borenstein said she and the County is ready to submit that plan as soon as they know “We think we can turn that [readiness plan] around in very quick order,” Borenstein said. “Possibly as soon as this weekend, as long as we get details of what we need to submit.” As SLO County businesses and residents prepare to take steps toward recovery, it will be the small victories that continue to provide hope in the restoration of normal. Some questions will be answered early, and some answered later. For now, at least one important question has been answered. “Yes, wine tasting is included in Phase One,” Borenstein said.

If guidelines are met, and

modifications are made, people can start reopening in particular sectors. ~ Gov. Gavin Newsom seven days with no symptoms to 10 days — which effectively slows the reporting of recovered cases. Currently, 40 cases are recovering from home. As testing increases, and positive case counts increase, the metric of health that the county officials will focus on is hospitalizations and critical care. “We are hopeful that we will retain the low number we have in our critical care and our hospitals,” Borenstein said. Monday, the two new testing sites began — Paso Robles and Grover Beach — delivering up to 264 tests daily during 12 hours of operation. The increase in testing is expected to produce an increase in positive case counts. “Because we are expanding our testing, we may well see positive cases coming out,” Borenstein said. “We said we would be looking at the number of cases, but more importantly, the severity of cases and our hospitalization rates.” With preventative measures in place, increased testing, and healthcare capacity at hospitals, the State emerges from its shelter and with that causes a bit of confusion over what businesses are considered safe to open, at what capacity. As the SLO County START Guide remains a

DEATHS BACHALO — Arlene Bachalo age 75 of Atascadero passed away on 04/28/2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service TWICHELL — Sandra Lee Twichell (71) a San Luis Obispo resident passed away on April 29, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. HUTCHINSON — Charles Roy Hutchinson (81) a Bradley resident passed away on April 27, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. WINKLER — Gregory Alan Winkler (64) a Paso Robles resident passed away on May 3, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. RIGBY — Thomas Rigby age 79 of Paso Robles passed away on 04/28/2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service LOPEZ — Robin Marie Lopez (60) a Paso Robles resident passed away on May 4,2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

COVID-19 RESOURCES • SLO County Official Info www.readyslo.org • SLO County Official Coronavirus COVID-19 Page bit.ly/SLOcovid19 NORTH SLO COUNTY • Paso Robles Chamber pasostrong.org • Templeton Chamber Templeton Strong page bit.ly/tempopenbiz • Atascadero Chamber bit.ly/atasopenbiz OTHER COVID-19 RESOURCES • California COVID-19 (coronavirus) Response Page covid19.ca.gov • CDC – Center for Disease Control bit.ly/cdccovidcases • WHO – World Health Organization bit.ly/whocovidadvice • Center of Systems Science and Engineering by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking bit.ly/covidtrackmap

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RED LIGHT ROUND UP ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 23, 2020

• 12:02 — SARAH KRISTINE COLLINS ANDERSON of San Diego cited for Possession of a Narcotic/ Controlled Substance [11350(A)H&S], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [11364(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-0752 • 21:10 — ODILON ORTIZ PASCUAL of Atascadero cited for Driving while Suspended for DUI [14601.2(A)VC], DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Alcohol [23152(B)VC], DUI w/Prob [23154(A)VC], Operation of a Vehicle with BAC >.01 [23152/23153]; Case no. 20-0754 MARCH 24, 2020

• 17:39 — DANIEL SOLIS MONTIEL of Atascadero arrested for Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/ Former Spouse [273.5(A)PC]; Case no. 20-0836 • 22:33 — ERICA CHANTE PARAMO of Atascadero cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [11364(A)H&S], Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0838 • 22:33 — TRAVIS LINTON KEITHLEY of Atascadero cited for Driving on Suspended/Revoked Drivers License [14602.2(A)VC]; 20-0838 APRIL 13, 2020

• 04:53 — MICHAEL REYE MENDIBLES of Atascadero cited for Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0840

• 02:27 — MICHAEL KEITH PRARAT, transient, cited for Driving on Suspended/Revoked Drivers License [14601.2(A)VC], Expired Registration [4000(A)(1)]; Case no. 20-0759

• 16:09 — ANDRE MICHAEL STONER of Atascadero cited for False Evidences of Registration, Placards [4463(A)VC], Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0845

MARCH 27, 2020

• 19:57 — DESIREE ROSE BOND arrested for Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public [647(F)PC]; Case no. 20-0848

• 21:15 — DYLAN RICHARD BOLINLOUNDER of Atascadero cited for Driving while Suspended for DUI [14601.2(A)VC], DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0770

• 16:10 — MICHAEL STEVEN HOLQUIN of Atascadero cited for Possession/Purchase for Sale of Narcotic/ Controlled Substance [11351H&S], Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [11364(A)H&S], Possession of Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-0923

APRIL 18, 2020

• 08:03 — KATHLEEN DEJONGH of San Miguel booked and released for Driving Under the Influence of Any Drug [23152(F)VC]; Case no. 20-0878

• 01:18 — JUSTIN SAMUEL FETZER of Templeton cited for DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0926

• 11:46 — ENRIQUE MONTANO AGUILAR of Visalia booked and released for Possession of Specified Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S], Willfully Resisting, Delaying, Obstructing a Peace Officer [148(A)(1)PC], Impersonate: Make Other Liable [529(A)(3)PC]; Case no. 20-0880

APRIL 27, 2020

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APRIL 26, 2020

• 14:14 — DANIEL ANTHONY DELEON, transient, cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [11364(A) H&S]; Case no. 20-0934 • 16:50 — STERLING BRYANT BAKER, transient, cited for Driving with No Proof of Insurance [16028(A) VC], Unlawful Display Evidence of Registration [4462.5VC]; Case no. 20-0938 APRIL 28, 2020

• 20:23 — MARVIN ADAMS of Atascadero arrested for Battery Spouse, Cohabitant, Former Spouse [243(E) (1)PC]; Case no. 20-0946

• 22:31 — MATTHEW JAMES JOHNSON of Glendora turned over to parent for being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-0895 APRIL 22, 2020

• 17:02 — KENNETH ANTHONY BELL of Paso Robles booked and released for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case No. 19-2919-2 APRIL 23, 2020

• 23:28 — PRENTICE DURRELL BOOKER of Paso Robles booked and released for Local MisdeAPRIL 14, 2020 APRIL 29, 2020 meanor Warrant, Possession of Narcotics for Sale • 10:55 — JAMES DANIEL ELLIOTT of Paso Robles • 01:50 — BRITTANY SANFILIPPO arrested for Willfully [11378H&S], Sale/Manufacture of Controlled arrested for Robbery [211PC], 1st Degree Burglary Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer [148(A)(1)PC], Substance [11379H&S]; Case no. 20-0912 MARCH 28, 2020 [459PC], Attempted Murder [664/187PC]; Case no. Threatening/Resisting an Executive Officer [69PC]; • 01:13 — ROBERT ARGIL MOREY cited for Local 20-0763 Case no. 20-0948 APRIL 25, 2020 Felony Warrant; Case no. 20-0771 • 00:18 — ABELARDO CISNEROS of Paso Robles • 11:04 — JEANNE ELIZABETH HAZZARD of Atascadero • 03:49 — ROBERT ARGIL MOREY of Atascadero booked and released for Possession of Unlawful MARCH 29, 2020 cited for a Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. arrested for Prevent/Dissuade a Victim from Paraphernalia [11364(A)H&S], being Under the • 00:30 — LAURA SUE VANCE of Atascadero arrested 20-0852 Reporting a Crime to Law Enforcement [136.1(B) Influence of a Controlled Substance [11550(A) for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Other than a Fire(1)PC], Vandalism less than $400 [594(B)(2)PC], H&S], Possession of Prescription Pills [11375(B)(2) arm [245(A)(1)]; Case no. 20-0773 APRIL 15, 2020 Attempted Residential Burglary [664/459PC-RES], H&S], Possession of Narcotics for Sale [11378H&S], • 02:00 — BRUCE STERLING STELMA of Atascadero Threatening/Resisting an Executive Officer [69PC]; Sale/Manufacture of Controlled Substance MARCH 31, 2020 arrested for Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public Case no. 20-0949 [11379H&S], Possession/Purchase for Sale of a • 20:22 — BRYAN DEWITT BAKER of Atascadero [647(F)PC]; Case no. 20-0857 Narcotic/Controlled Substance [11351H&S], Unlawarrested for Brandishing a Firearm other than in MAY 2, 2020 ful Transportation/Sale of a Narcotic [11352(A) Self Defense [417(A)(2)PC], Local Misdemeanor • 17:14 — BRANDON KEITH EDWARDS of San • 01:15 — WILLIAM THOMAS GIMBEL of San Luis H&S], Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. Warrant; Case no. 20-0786 Miguel cited for Driving while Suspended for Obispo arrested for Possession of Narcotic/ 20-0919 DUI [14602.2(A)VC], Driver Write/Read/Send Text Controlled Substance [11350(A)H&S], Possession APRIL 1, 2020 Message [23123.5(A)VC]; Case no. 20-0863 of Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S], Driving on • 00:23 — DELILAH YAMILETT LOPEZ MORENO of Paso • 22:24 — JOSEPH HYRUM SMAGLIK, transient, Suspended/Revoked Drivers License [14602.1(A) Robles booked and released for Possession of Specarrested for Inflicting Corporal Injury on a Spouse/ APRIL 16, 2020 VC], Right to Reimprison Parolee [3056PC]; Case ified Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S], being Former Spouse [273.5(A)PC]; Case no. 20-0793 • 15:55 — BRADLEY JOHN MEREDITH of Atascadero no. 20-0966 Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance cited for Unlawful Display Evidence of Registration [11550(A)H&S], Possession of Unlawful ParapherAPRIL 2, 2020 [4462.5VC]; Case no. 20-0869 • 18:25 — STEVEN MATTHEW GASTELUM cited for DUI nalia [11364(A)H&S]; Case no. unavailable • 04:50 — DILLON DEBACKER, transient, arrested for Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent Local Felony Warrant; Case no. 20-0794 APRIL 17, 2020 [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0972 APRIL 27, 2020 • 11:05 — STEVEN EDWARD SYPHERD of Atascadero • 00:39 — DARRYL ALLAN of Atascadero arrested • 04:55 — JESSIKA NICOLE SIROONIAN of Atascadero cited for DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alco• 19:01 — JENNIFER MAUGHAN MOORE arrested for at In-N-Out Burger for Robbery [211PC], being cited for Possession of Narcotic/Controlled hol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0873 Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public [647(F)PC]; Armed with Intent to Commit a Felony [25800(A) Substance [11350(A)H&S], Possession of Drug ParaCase no. 20-0974 PC], Carrying Loaded Firearm on Person/Vehiphernalia [11364(A)H&S], Possession of Controlled • 18:13 — CRUZ CHRISTOPHER GOMEZ, trancle [25850(A)PC], Altering a Firearm ID Mark Substance [11377(A)H&S], Local Misdemeanor sient, cited for Possession of Narcotic/Controlled MAY 3, 2020 [23900PC], Possession of Metal Knuckles Warrant; Case no. 20-0794 Substance [11350(A)H&S], Possession of Drug Para- • 00:53 — MICHAEL KEITH PRARAT, transient, cited for [21810PC], Possession of Controlled Substance phernalia [11364(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-0878 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia [11364(A)H&S], with Firearm [11370.1H&S], and Forcibly Taking • 16:08 — FERNANDO DARIO SAUCEDO of Atascadero Possession of Controlled Substance [11377(A) a Victim to Another Place [207(A)PC]; Case no. cited for Minor Driving with Blood Alcohol Level • 21:46 — EDDIE ROMUALDO GUZMAN of Atascadero H&S]; Case no. 20-0976 20-0s930 of 0.05 [23140(A)VC], DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC & cited for DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alco23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0795 hol/0.08 percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0880 APRIL 28, 2020 • 16:57 — ANTHONY DOMINICK ALLEVA of Vero PASO ROBLES APRIL 5, 2020 • 23:34 — EDDIE ROMUALDO GUZMAN of Atascadero Beach, Fla. arrested for Unlawful Sexual Intercourse POLICE DEPARTMENT • 12:35 — RALPH JAMES ROMERO, transient, arrested cited for Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public with Female Under 18 [261.5PC], Human Traffickfor Local Felony Warrant; Case no. 20-0808 [647(F)PC]; Case no. 20-0881 MARCH 29, 2020 ing for Sexual Exploitation [236.1(B)PC]; Case no. • 20:16 — DAVID VALENTE HOLQUIN of Victorville 20-0934 • 14:52 — HEIDI WIN MEADOR of Atascadero cited for APRIL 20, 2020 booked and released for Possession of Specified Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0810 • 03:40 — BREANNA LYNN BARRY, transient, cited for Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. APRIL 30, 2020 Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0892 20-0796 • 06:09 — DYLAN GABRIEL LARA ALONZO of Paso • 20:08 — AMBER MARIE BROWN of Atascadero cited Robles booked and released for Driving Under the for Driving while Suspended for DUI [14601.2(A) APRIL 21, 2020 APRIL 3, 2020 Influence of Any Drug [23152(F)VC], Driving on VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC], Driv• 19:23 — SCOTT WILLIAM MANNING of Atascadero • 16:50 — JOEL ALEXANDER SOLONIUK, transient, Suspended/Revoked Drivers License [14601.1(A) ing Under the Combined Influence of Alcohol & cited for DUI Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcobooked and released for Petty Theft [484(A)PC]; VC], Possession/Purchase for Sale of a Narcotic/ Drug [23152(G)VC]; Case no. 20-08112 hol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0903 Case no. 20-0813 Controlled Substance [11351H&S], Unlawful Transportation/Sale of Narcotic [11352(A)H&S]; Case no. APRIL 6, 2020 APRIL 22, 2020 APRIL 4, 2020 20-0946 • 12:19 — ANTHONY ROBERT RIVA of King City cited • 11:44 — JULIE KAY THOMPSON, transient, cited for • 15:07 — JOEL ALEXANDER SOLONIUK, transient, for Disorderly Conduct/Drunk in Public [647(F)PC]; Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0905 booked and released for Disorderly Conduct/Drunk • 14:58 — CHARLES BRANDON BENNETT of Case no. 20-0813 in Public [647(F)PC]; Case No. 20-0821 Atascadero booked and released for Possession of • 12:03 — DEMI LYNN BARTOLOMEO of Atascadero Specified Controlled Substance [23152(F)VC]; Case APRIL 10, 2020 cited for Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. APRIL 7, 2020 no. 20-0962 • 10:08 — AUSTIN LYLE COOK of Atascadero arrested 20-0906 • 20:50 — OSCAR ROMERO of Paso Robles arrested for Local Felony Warrant; Case no. 20-0824 for Local Felony Warrant; Case no. 20-0835 MAY 2, 2020 APRIL 24, 2020 • 14:47 — THOMAS ARTHUR ANDERSEN of Paso • 21:02 — SHANNA DIANE CALDERWOOD of Temple- • 12:17 — BRANDON SCOTT WELCH of Atascadero • 23:28 — MAX OPPENAU of Paso Robles turned over Robles turned over to parent for Possession of ton cited for a Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case arrested for Robbery [211PC]; Case no. 20-0915 to parent for Driving Under the Influnce of Alcohol Specified Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S], no. 20-0828 [23152(A)VC], DUI Alcohol/0.08 Percent [23152(B) Possession of Unlawful Paraphernalia [11364(A) • 13:58 — HEIDI WIN MEADOR of Atascadero cited for VC], Carrying a Concealed Firearm in Vehicle H&S], and Possession of Narcotic Controlled • 21:04 — MITCHELL ROBERT VERNON CRYER of Paso Receiving/Concealing Stolen Property [496(A)PC]; [25400(A)(1)PC]; Case no. 20-0836 Substance [11350(A)H&S]; Case no. 20-0962 Robles cited for Possession of Drug ParaphernaCase no. 20-0917 lia [11364(A)H&S], Midsemeanor Possession of APRIL 10, 2020 MAY 3, 2020 Controlled Substance [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. APRIL 25, 2020 • 14:07 — JEOBANI CARLOS CABRERA of Shandon • 19:50 — HECTOR AARON MORA YANEZ of Los 20-0829 • 02:03 — NICOLE GAYLE BOLLA of Templeton cited booked and release for a Local Misdemeanor Angeles booked and released for Driving Under for Local Misdemeanor Warrant; Case no. 20-0920 Warrant; Case no. 163466 the Influence of Alcohol [23152(A)VC], DUI AlcoAPRIL 11, 2020 hol/0.08 Percent [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 20-0969

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with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 4/8/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/08/2025 PUB: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2020 LEGAL CM 364 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200750 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST HOME AND LAND, 212 S. MAIN ST. #104, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LAURA GLEASON, 50 CORRIETTA CT, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ LAURA GLEASON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/1/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/07/2025 PUB: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2020 LEGAL CM 365 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200767 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 7 ELEVEN 16780E, 390 W GRAND AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: M&J VIRK CORPORATION, 545 BIRDIE LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA/M&J VIRK CORPORATION 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/ M&J VIRK CORPORATION, MUNINDER S VIRK, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/10/2025 PUB: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2020 LEGAL CM 367 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200770 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE CANYON VILLA, 1455 KILER CANYON ROAD, PASO

ROBLES, CA 93446-3718, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BLOXCART HOSPITALITY GROUP, 1455 KILER CANYON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446-3718 If Corporation or LLC- 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/ BLOXCART HOSPITALITY GROUP, WILLIAM CARTER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 4/02/2015 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/10/2025 PUB: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2020 LEGAL CM 368 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200742 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BUBBA DUMP ROLL-OFF, 3200 SPRING ST. UNIT 1, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRUCE RODEN, 3200 SPRING ST., UNIT 1, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ BRUCE RODEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/03/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/03/2025 PUB: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/2020 LEGAL CM 369 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200811 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MID COAST MAINTENANCE, 421 APPALOOSA DR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DOUGLAS F VOSHAL, 811 SPRING ST #116, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, CHRISTINE M VOSHAL, 811 SPRING ST #116, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ DOUGLAS VOSHAL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 04/19/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/21/2025 PUB: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/2020 LEGAL CM 373 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200755 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OMNIA ROSE TATTOO COMPANY / JADED BROWS, 898 MAIN ST STE. B, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: OMNIA ROSE TATTOO COMPANY LLC, 2403 COUNTRY LN, SANTA MARIA, CA 93455 If Corporation or LLC- 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/ OMNIA ROSE TATTOO COMPANY LLC, TAYLOR RODRIGUES-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/19/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/08/2025 PUB: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/2020 LEGAL CM 374 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200809 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHRISTOPHER E. HALLQUIST HALLQUIST BACKFLOW TESTING AND REPAIR, 4200 LOBOS AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHRISTOPHER E. HALLQUIST, 4200 LOBOS 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/ CHRISTOPHER E. HALLQUIST This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 7-10-2009 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/21/2025 PUB: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/2020 LEGAL CM 375 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200855 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SYNERGY VETERINARY

SERVICES, 2291 WOOD DUCK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KELLY KRAMBS, DVM, 2291 WOOD DUCK LANE, 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.) /S/ KELLY KRAMBS, DVM, OWNER, SUPERVISOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 04/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/25/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 04/28/2025 PUB: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/2020 LEGAL CM 377 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (Public Contract Code § 20112) Notice is hereby given that Atascadero Unified School District (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) has issued a Request for Lump Sum Proposals and Qualifications for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services (“RFP”) for: Atascadero High School Reconstruction 3 (Buildings 700 & 800) Project Owner will receive sealed proposals in response to the RFP no later than June 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm on the clock designated by the Owner as the governing clock, at: Atascadero Unified School District Facilities Office 4355 Potrero Road Atascadero, CA 93422 Copies of the RFP and the drawings and specifications for the Project may be obtained at the Atascadero Unified School District website at http://www.atasusd. org. A mandatory job walk will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 9:00 am (use the back entrance off of San Andreas Avenue at the Gym parking lot). The District is taking all necessary steps to prevent and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our community and will ensure social distancing protocol is followed. Proposals from contractors not in attendance will be disqualified. The RFP is issued in accordance with Education Code section 17406. The award of an agreement for Lease-Leaseback Construction Services will be determined on a best value basis as detailed in the RFP. This Project is subject to prequalification. If a contractor is not prequalified by the Owner, Owner will not accept the contractor’s proposal. Any subcontractors the contractor lists for work requiring C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46 licenses must have current pre-qualified status with the Owner. Public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a proposal or to be listed in a proposal subject

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to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work. The Owner will require the successful contractor to achieve the minimum goal of 3% DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises) established in the RFP or to provide acceptable evidence of good faith efforts to do so. The DVBE documents must be sealed and filed in the Facilities Office of the Owner at the same time the proposal is sealed and filed. Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful contractor will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Sublease Amount, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Sublease Amount, said bonds to be secured from Admitted Surety insurers (an insurance organization authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance in the State of California during this calendar year). The surety insurers must, unless otherwise agreed to by Owner in writing, at the time of issuance of the bonds, have a rating not lower than “A-” as rated by A.M. Best Company, Inc. or other independent rating companies. Owner reserves the right to approve or reject the surety insurers selected by the successful contractor and to require the successful contractor to obtain bonds from surety insurers satisfactory to the Owner. The contractor will be required to furnish insurance as set forth in the Contract Documents. The Owner will not consider or accept any proposals from contractors who are not licensed to do business in the State of California, in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, providing for the licensing of contractors. In accordance with Section 3300 of said Code, the contractor shall have a Class “B” license and shall maintain that license in good standing through Project completion and all applicable warranty periods. Contractor shall state the California contractor license number on the Designation of Subcontractors form for all subcontractors doing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the contractor’s total proposal, unless otherwise specified in the RFP. Subcontractors shall maintain their licenses in good standing through Project completion and all applicable warranty periods. Owner reserves the right to reject any proposal if contractor or any subcontractor is not licensed in good standing from the time the proposal is submitted to Owner up to award of the Contract, whether or not the contractor listed the subcontractor inadvertently, or if a listed subcontractor’s license is suspended or expires prior

to award of the Contract. Owner also reserves the right to reject any proposal if a listed subcontractor’s license is not in good standing to perform the work for which it is listed from the time of submission of the proposal to award of the Contract. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than the rates specified. Copies of the required rates are on file at the Owner’s Facilities Office and are available to any interested party on request. Advertise 1st Publication Date: April 29, 2020 2nd Publication Date: May 6, 2020 By: Brant Lloyd, ITS Director of Support Services PUB: 4/29, 5/6/2020 LEGAL CM 371 NOTICE REGARDING PREQUALIFICATION For Atascadero Unified School District Notice is hereby given by Atascadero Unified School District (“District”) that general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors planning to submit a bid or proposal for qualifying District projects (each a “Project”) in the twelve months following prequalification will be required to prequalify pursuant to Public Contract Code § 20111.6 prior to bidding or submitting a proposal. Prequalification application packages are available on the District’s website or at the District’s Facilities Office located at: 4355 Potrero Road, Atascadero. Prequalification application packets must be completed and returned to the District’s Facilities Office no later than 3:00 p.m., June 22, 2020. This prequalification packet includes a questionnaire and financial statement, to be verified under oath. The District will use the information and documentation required by the packet to prequalify general contractors and mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors in accordance with applicable law. PUB: 4/29, 5/6/2020 LEGAL CM 372 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING San Luis Obispo County Office of Education 3350 Education Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Fiscal and District Services PROPOSED BUDGET of the Atascadero Unified School District, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021. The public hearing on the proposed budget of Atascadero Unified School District will be held on June 9, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The Public may view the meeting live on the AUSD YouTube channel, and may refer to the agenda at www.atusd.org for information on public participation. The proposed budget will be on file for public inspection on normal business days from June 4, 2020 to June 9, 2020, at www. atasd.org. JAMES J. BRESCIA, Ed.D. County Superintendent of Schools PUB: 5/6/2020 LEGAL CM 376

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an Luis Obispo, CA: SLO Safe Ride is giving away farm-fresh produce from Talley Farms to the hard-working healthcare staff in the community. They are calling on residents to nominate essential medical workers on their Facebook and Instagram pages, @SLOSafeRide. SLO Safe Ride will randomly select one healthcare worker on the front lines every week from the nominees and give them a box loaded with local fruits and vegetables from Talley Farms. The transportation company plans to give away boxes for the entire month of May. Noah Raynor, the owner of SLO Safe Ride, shares more, “The healthcare workers in our communities are working hard to keep us safe and healthy, so the team and I wanted to find some way to thank them. We wanted to give them more time with their families, to make dinners easier, and ensure they had access to some of the best fresh produce around, by limiting trips to the grocery store with this free box of produce from Talley Farms, we hope to do just that.” SLO Safe Ride is continually looking for ways to support essential workers, residents, and local businesses during this time. They encourage the community to reach out if there is a way they can help support them. The team understands that there may be a variety of needs ranging from individual households to large government organizations for transportation services. They are currently offering discounted rates, donated rides, and are willing to help supplement existing scopes of service, such as food or prescription deliveries or rideshare options. For more information about SLO Safe Ride giving boxes of produce from Talley Farms to healthcare workers, please contact Mike Linn at (805) 620-7233 or Mike@SLOSafeRide.com. SLO Safe Ride is a ground transportation operator servicing the entire Central Coast. They specialize in weddings, wine tours, and luxury charters. Their outstanding customer service emphasizes professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail. They create unique experiences for any occasion and are always willing to go the extra mile, literally. Most importantly, they offer a responsible choice 24/7 for anyone looking to enjoy their life in comfort and style! Talley Farms Fresh Harvest is a 1600-hundred croup acre farm on the Central Coast, dedicated to sustainable farming, organic sprays, Non-GMO seeds, and strict food safety standards. Their Talley Farms Box Program brings customers the freshest, highest quality fruits and vegetables available.

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he North County Farmers' Market Association, brings us four local markets every week, all year round, even during COVID-19. Here are a few recommendations and tips to keep yourself and others safe while supporting our local growers and vendors. 1. Health and Safety: It is recommended when coming into close contact with others during this time to wear a face mask. Be sure not to visit the local markets if you are not feeling well. Bring hand sanitizer and your own cloth bag to place items in. 2. Pre-plan your shopping list: in order to be as efficient as possible, make a shopping list of items needed; this will help you save time and make your trip as fast as possible. 3. Hours to Shop: Visit the website of the market you would like to go to so you know the hours of operation. Most shoppers tend to go early, so if you can shop in-between or later hours to avoid crowds, it seems to be better. 4. Shop alone if and when possible: During this time, it is not recommended to socialize or consume food on-site, so going alone is recommended to ensure your safety. 5. Maintain a social distancing: To care for others and yourself, it is recommended to keep six feet distance while shopping or waiting in line. 6. The vendors will assist you: It is recommended not to touch anything that you will not be purchasing. This will allow you to have minimal contact with each transaction. Work with the vendor to let them know which product you would like; they will bag it and set it down on the table for you to pick up. 7. Payment handling: When possible, use payment options like Venmo or Apple Pay on your smartphone. If you need to pay with your card or exchange cash, please use the exact change and place payment on the table for the vendor. 8. Sanitizing regularly is highly recommended: Please bring your own; however, each vendor may have sanitizer at their booth, and it is recommended to sanitize your hands between every transaction. 9. Be aware of your surroundings and be respectful of others: Everyone is feeling stress right now, but we are all in this together. Following these recommendations will not last forever, but they will help you get fresh local produce safely and efficiently while protecting your safety and others. 10. Thank your essential local farmers and vendors. During this incredibly challenging time, our local farmers' markets have been able to continue to bring our community local, sustainable food. They work the frontlines to keep our community fed. Small farms and businesses matter now more than ever. Being able to invest and strengthen our local economy during this time of crisis is imperative. Please be safe, be well, and above all else be kind. LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS Paso Robles: Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Atascadero: Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Templeton: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For directions and more information, visit: northcountyfarmersmarkets.com.

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nesses, sectors, and industries lobbying for themselves with the County, who can negotiate further with the State if needed. Borenstein and Wade have regularly reminded the public that people will be disappointed at first glance of the START Guide, but input is welcomed to ensure that all factors are taken into account when adding detail to the bones of the plan. What businesses can open in Phase One and which cannot is still being parsed, with further clarification to come this week. Even sectors that are slated for reopening come with some conditions and restrictions. “Phase two, which the State plans on initiating as early as Friday, will allow a vast majority of retail businesses to open,” Borenstein confirmed. “I use that word carefully … that retail is being asked in this phase to deliver their goods curbside or through delivery. It is a step in the right direction, and we are going to take these measured steps.” Contradicting areas of guidance between the County and State phases include health and beauty businesses, and restaurant businesses. Ongoing negotiations between the State and County will continue. Borenstein said the County is lobbying for the necessity of local business sectors. “I know there are a number of counties, ours included, that are trying to communicate the essential nature of those businesses,” Borenstein said. State plans have allowed for counties to submit readiness plans that can ensure the State that localities are addressing regional issues and maintaining safety and health measures. As SLO County continues to maintain low case counts, and minimal hospitalizations, local business is expected to be given greater latitude than other counties. “The governor has heard our local call,” Borenstein said, “that we have the conditions in our jurisdiction to move more rapidly in some additional sectors. The governor has laid out a plan to allow counties to submit an attestation regarding our state of readiness with all the types of things we have already looked at and made available to the public.” In order for the State to authorize the County to make local decisions that conflict with State guidance, the County is obligated to submit a readiness plan. The specifics of what that plan must entail were not yet available to SLO County, but Borenstein said she and the County is ready to submit that plan as soon as they receive information. “We think we can turn that [readiness plan] around in very quick order,” Borenstein said. “Possibly as soon as this weekend, as long as we get details of what we need to submit.” As SLO County businesses and residents prepare to take steps toward recovery, it will be the small victories that continue to provide hope in the restoration of normal. Some questions will be answered early, and some answered later. For now, at least one important question has been answered. “Yes, wine tasting is included in [SLO County START Guide] Phase One,” Borenstein said. The SLO County START Guide is a draft of what the local county plans to execute with modifications as the State begins to reopen the economy. As noted in the article above, the County must have the guide certified as a readiness plan by the State before SLO County can enter Phase One, which according to the current draft will include wine tasting. In answering the question about wine tasting, Dr. Borenstein clarified that the SLO County START Guide includes wine tasting with modifications, but the guide is a draft and subject to change and approval by the State.

ESSENTIAL SERVICE As we face this pandemic, globally, nationally, as a state, and as a county, there are lives at stake. There are also homes at stake, livelihoods at stake, futures at stake, and communities at stake — not in numbers of lives but in quality of lives. Some will never recover what was lost. In response to the pandemic, 7 1/2 weeks ago some were able to continue working under the definition of “essential service.” It was a challenging concept then, and it doesn’t work now. When it comes to feeding my family, my business is essential, and I’m not alone there. As a newspaper, we are listed as an essential business, but we are a part of a vibrant economy, preserved in nature by the First Amendment, but we are not an essential business. We are an extension of a business community. Our job was to observe and report during an evolving situation that baffled even the experts. As the community engaged the cognitive dissonance of keeping society running on life support while observing shelter orders — interacting in “essential” ways that were otherwise prohibited. For example, we could loosely pack a Costco or Walmart, but not a park or beach (in some cases), and definitely not small business retail. ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP Instead of stoking the frustrations of both sides of a very divided community, we chose to follow the leaders. Our county leaders provided exceptional guidance and showed a tremendous amount of maturity making their way through the pandemic shelter orders, making decisions to lead the community between two walls of crazy. One side called the epidemic a hoax. The other side called safe operation of society during a pandemic a hoax. As usual, the small businesses that make our community what it is were caught in the middle, taking punches from both sides, as were county leaders. None of us wanted anyone to die of COVID-19, but none of us wanted to give up Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness either. We were caught between two things we love — enjoying our freedom and

enterprise, and protecting the lives of those we love. It wasn’t the government who stopped the economy. It was us — a very large majority. The same majority that votes in all candidates in every county and every state. We shut down for a very good reason. We didn’t know enough, and we care about human lives. But now we know. Now, we know without a doubt that more people will die, and we have statistics of who qualifies. We know them. They are our friends, and neighbors, and family. They are people we don’t know, in nursing homes, or living alone. They are the leaders of our community who were starting up businesses before we were a twinkle in our parents’ eyes. We know them. They are us. Our local case is more fortunate than other locales. We have lost a life, and we may lose more. People will pass away from other causes as well. We are recovering as a society, and COVID-19 is no longer the only disease we care about. We have adopted it into our new normal. New York is having a rougher time with that, as is New Jersey, Massechussetts, Michigan, and other states, but they are adapting as well. We are not looking to trade lives for lives by reopening. It is not even a trade of quality of life for quality of life. What we have now is a reckoning — a facing of reality. A reality that a new disease is among us, not to be quickly eradicated, but to be lived with, and adapted to. We are blessed with truly worldclass leadership from SLO County. We voluntarily did what we did to save our local population from an unknown disease. Our local county officers Dr. Penny Borenstein and Wade Horton know we want to get back to our jobs and work and play and forms of worship, spirituality and ecstasy, and are managing expectations very well. As a county, we could only buck the state system so hard. We need our surrounding counties and cooperation from the state in order to return our sanity and our normalcy. It is not just about a state order, but about a larger economic reality that requires collaboration. Our county is not an island. The County leaders have a fine line to walk now. We did our part. The healthcare

system, including nursing homes and other care facilities, is required to do its part now. OUR PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY How do we move forward? The only answer is, together. Borenstein and Horton have consistently praised the residents of our county for the effort we made, and it is well-deserved. We slowed the spread and flattened the curve. We uniformly hunkered down and washed our hands while our frontlines served us through the crisis. We did it to save lives — some we knew, some we didn’t, but they all represented a part of us, our nation, and our loved ones. We cannot rest on our laurels. We must face our reality together, and keep this virus under a manageable level, but we no longer need to be afraid. We no longer need to shelter in fear. We know this disease, and we know ourselves. We have tamed the spread, not exterminated the disease. It is here, and will continue to be a cause of disease and death. We have also lost a great deal over the past seven weeks that we will never get back. That loss is innumerable, and individualized. Some lost the foothold they had to reach a new level of industry during economic growth — that is a broad stroke that covers new entrepreneurs, business expansion, retirement plans, or possible valuations of industry in the midst of a sale or merger. We’ve all lost something, and we don’t want to lose any more. Almost all of us can agree, we lost a lifestyle that we might never get back. We watched the world working through the five stages of grief, with and destination of “acceptance.” We saw denial, anger, bargaining and depression. But the end result is always the same — acceptance. If we can remember that we all sheltered for Life, and we now emerge with Liberty, we can all begin our return to the Pursuit of Happiness. It will look different for everyone, but we all have preserved those inalienable rights, because they are ... inalienable ... and as long as we respect that they are here for others as they are for ourselves, we will preserve them still for our future.

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specifics as to how the finer points of the project, including walking paths or playground options to support the residential development. “We will ask them to clarify specific items,” Dunsmore said. “We would then ask them to report at some point to the planning department to make sure they are working toward those details.” The character of the area is rural and, although traffic on Del Rio is heightened due to the adjacent Apple Valley neighborhood, the increase in density proposed by the Barrel Creek would dramatically increase traffic for current and future residents. “It is a big ask to convert all this property and zoning,” Bourbeau said. “I’m usually pro-development, but this is a big ask. What is the benefit to the City?” The architect, Martin, provided a visual and verbal presentation to the council, describing in detail the various aspects of the project in the conceptual level as it stands. “This is not your standard 1980s development,” Martin said. “This is a destination and something that can put Atascadero on the map. It is a place where you can get a cup of Joebella in the morning, go for a sandwich from Hush Harbor, and back in the evening for a cocktail. This is something that many of our residents are yearning for.” The mixed-use of Barrel Creek is unique to Atascadero, and the designer and developer both described the project as an exciting development to attract business and visitors to the area, and were faced with concerns from local residents about the compatibility with the current character. “The housing is not driving the project, the commercial is not driving the project,” Martin said. “There is a necessary balance … that we are trying to create with this project.This is right on target with a lot of your economic policies.” Moving forward with a project in the midst of the current pandemic speaks to a commitment by the developer to the area, and Tienken confirmed he had done his due diligence before making a commitment to build and contribute to the character of Atascadero as whole. “We looked all over the area,” Tienken said, “from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles, and we picked Atascadero as the ideal place for this

kind of project.” Making that concept fly with the current residents on San Ramon and across Del Rio Road in Apple Valley will require direct communication and Tienken reiterated that as a top priority, before moving forward with more serious studies, such as traffic. “That can only come out of intense meetings with the neighbors,”Tienken said. “That is the first step and then jump into a traffic study.” The development will follow the experiential retail and restaurant model, that allows for people to see the food being made by the artisans and a visit to Barrel Creek would include a tour-like experience. The natural topography and nature of the area lends itself to that experience and the developer promised to enhance the current nature, not dampen it. “We are going to be overemphasizing, not flattening,” Tienken said. “You will see some elevation changes, and we plan on keeping every single tree.” In addition, the developer incentivized moving forward with his project by promising a focus on economy, including transient occupancy tax. “We have not done the study, but we expect that the owners of these businesses will be head of household jobs,” Tienken said. “We want to outperform what the city has done in terms of the jobs-to-housing ratio.” Following the delivery by the designer and developer, public comment was opened up to callers. Concerns included traffic on San Ramon Road, and the height of the development in terms of privacy for neighboring backyards. Others commented in support, citing the economic and housing benefits of the concept. “I am in support of this,” Alana Reynolds said. “I appreciate all the questions everyone had. When I go to a community, I want to pull off and quickly find restaurants. It is exactly what that area needs and the City of Atascadero will benefit from it.” Other neighbors praised the project, but cited concerns. “The project is a fabulous idea,” local resident and businessman Geoff Auslen said. “My concern, as I live in the area, is traffic and San Ramon being a back road and Del Rio being a thoroughfare. I have concerns about additional traffic.” The review of the project concluded with a point-by-point analysis of the project from use, compatibility, and traffic.

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