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Mayoral Candidates Talk Measure D-20, Cannabis And More at Forum Heather Moreno, Josh Donovan and Jerry Tanimoto participate in Chamber Of Commerce virtual event By CONNOR ALLEN the Atascadero Chamber of connor@atascaderonews.com Commerce Diversity Council, and Legislative and Economic ATASCADERO — The Council. Atascadero Chamber of This was the third and final Commerce held a Thursday night forum in a series the Chamber forum between incumbent Mayor held in 2020. In January, they had Heather Moreno and her two a forum between District Superchallengers Josh Donovan and visor candidates Ellen Beraud Jerry Tanimoto. and Debbie Arnold, and on Oct. The forum included three 25, they hosted the five candiminutes for introductions for dates for the Atascadero City candidates, five questions and five Council. minutes for closing remarks. The The forum opened with each forum began at 7 p.m. and was candidate giving their opening held virtually via Zoom. statements and making their case The forum was moderated for why they should be the next by Chamber of Commerce mayor of Atascadero. Chairman Tom Jones, who Jones opened the quesopened the event stating that tion-and-answer portion with the the questions were generated same three questions asked in the from the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce membership, CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
Local resident Carmen Ybarra presents RoCoCo Boutique with a Hope sign. Photo by Connor Allen
By CONNOR ALLEN connor@atascaderonews.com ATASCADERO — One of the county’s first confirmed cases of COVID-19 was Atascadero local Carmen Ybarra. After the fight of her life, she has committed to bringing hope to her neighbors in the community, one beautiful sign at a
time. Through the “Hope Project,” Ybarra provides custom-built and painted signs that display the word “Hope” somewhere in the design for local businesses to exhibit for free. Her only agenda is to spread hope and positivity to those that might be stuck in the dark, searching for a light to lead them out. “It got to a point to where I had given
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up, and I just felt like I couldn’t fight this virus anymore,” Ybarra told The Atascadero News. “I had every symptom on the list, I am going to be 68 years old, and I have underlying health issues. My husband was my caretaker, and he was the one that told me — convinced me — not to give CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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County Election Official Confident as Early Voting Begins AUSD Moving Forward with Bringing Those who prefer to vote in person will have fewer locations to choose from, but can access voter service centers early this year By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@atascaderonews.com SAN LUIS OBISPO — With just under 30 days until the Nov. 3 general election, San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong is confident the election will run smoothly. “Yes,” Gong said. “I don’t anticipate a delay in the vote.” Early voting began Monday, Oct. 5, in SLO County. People can drop off mail-in ballots at any designated drop off location through Nov. 3 or at any voter service center from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. People can vote in person at any voter service center from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. “People definitely have options,” Gong said.
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SLO County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong stands next to a pallet of VBM ballots. Photo courtesy of San Luis Obispo County
There are 19 drop off locations and 23 Voter Service Centers in SLO County. Ballot drop boxes are subject to the Secretary of State’s Ballot Box Regulations. As with poll ballots, VBM ballots have the same chain of custody protocol with the two-person rule, counting of ballots retrieved, and logged on a sheet, which is then verified when the are returned to the Election Office. All people at the drop off locations that have access to ballots are deputized by the Clerk-Recorder’s Office. In other words, they are officially
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trained and sworn to protect the ballots until they are picked up by teams of deputized officials from the Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Per Secretary of State Ballot Box regulations, ballots are to be retrieved every 96 hours (excluding Saturday and Sunday) from the 29th day before the election, then every 72 hours starting 10 days before Election Day. Unstaffed boxes are required to be serviced every 24 hours after the 10th day prior through Election Day. For the first time, county election offices in California sent a ballot to every active registered voter. Plus, the state Legislature changed the law to say that, as long as ballots are postmarked by Nov. 3, they can arrive at county election offices up to 17 days after the election and still be counted. California has more than 21 million people registered to vote, the most ever. SLO County sent out approximately 179,000 vote-by-mail ballots ahead of the general election. California is letting voters track their ballots CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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Students Back to Classrooms
Board approves reopening plan and elementary waiver application By CONNOR ALLEN connor@atascaderonews.com ATASCADERO — Following a long and arduous discussion, the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the District’s reopening plan as well as their application for the elementary waiver. The topic of reopening schools has been a hot-button issue across the county this week and was no different in Atascadero on Tuesday night. The meeting opened
with Atascadero District Teachers Association President Christine Williams addressing trustees and the public regarding ADTA’s statement on Facebook, asking for more information on how the plan will be executed. “We have serious concerns with these documents as they are extremely light on actual details for keeping students and staff safe. We want to be in our classrooms with students. We have to trust that the plan in place will do that,” the Facebook post stated. “Right now, the plan that the Board will be voting on is extremely light on details and full of ‘trust us’ we will figure this out by the time school opens November 2.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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Colony Days Hosts First-Ever Reverse Parade
By CONNOR ALLEN ATASCADERO — D ue to COVID-19 restrictions, the Annual Atascadero Colony Days Parade took place a bit differently this year. The local event, which was held last Saturday, Oct.
3, ran as a multiple-day event showcasing the community and powered by a voracious committee of local volunteers. For the first time in Colony Day’s history, the event promoted a sub-theme that read, “We are Atascadero,” in addition to the original theme, “Look how far we have come, 100 years of women’s rights, arts, and literacy,” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the women’s right to vote in Atascadero. In addition, another first for the committee was that they held a “reverse parade”
that was displayed along Palma Avenue and East Mall. Tent City held their “Tent City After Dark” Concert on Friday night, which featured Shawn Clark and the Family Band, who played live inside at Wild Fields Brewhouse while attendees watched from a distance in the parking lot, social distancing and virtually at home. Committee Chair Karen McNamara, shared live via social media, “we thank you all for ‘coming out’ we are excited
that we got to do it in 2020, we are one of the few events that is happening, so we are proud of that!” She continued, “so what is a reverse parade? We had this joking idea in the past that we should just line up all the parade participants in the middle of El Camino Real and let people drive by so we don’t have to close all the roads and it not hard on the city, but this year it actually turned out that the joke became real. So all the entries of the parade will be lined up along East Mall and Palma Ave.”
In addition to the parade on Saturday, the Lions Club held a pancake breakfast on East Mall, which was served “drive-up” style, and the Committee ended the day with a BBQ Fundraiser that benefited Colony Days. You can read more about Colony Days and the History of the event in this month’s issue of Colony Magazine. For more information on how to donate or volunteer for the Colony Days Parade and upcoming events, visit colonydays.org
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Wild Fields Brewhouse — Third Times a Charm, Grand Re-Re-Opening STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Wild Fields Brewhouse opened late in 2019 and has had a bit of a turbulent start, relocating their young family, building out a brewery from the ground up and establishing themselves personally and professionally in a neighboring town from where Ryan grew up was an adventure. “We would joke with each other that if we can survive getting open, we can survive anything… and then COVID hit,” says Ryan Fields, co-founder and brewer. Wild Fields Brewhouse has been closed to the public longer than they were open, but
are making their third attempt to reopen with strategy and a dedicated team on board. New Chef Taryn Bauer has taken the opening menu and added some personal touches. Wild Fields features up to 20 house beers on tap, wine, cider, local soda, and a full menu. A large outdoor parklet has been approved by the City of Atascadero and can accommodate 80 people socially distanced. “Essentially, we took every piece of our seating that would move, and moved it,” says Jacque Fields, co-founder and president. Kicking off the “Grand Re-Re-Opening” was a Drive-In Concert on Oct. 2, in partnership with Colony Days, a nonprofit organization raising funds for the annual
community celebration of Atascadero. Featuring the Shawn Clark Family Band. Saturday, Oct. 3, was the official Grand Re-Re-Opening and will continue Thursday through Sunday from 2-8 p.m. with specials like a Lamb Burger with feta cheese, strawberry balsamic glaze, and chimichurri. Along with “Beer Tasting Tuesdays,” which include a complimentary tasting of their Heilman Honey Blonde Ale, Cosmo Canyon Red Ale, and Field Trips IPA! Full-sized pours are also available. Wild Fields Brewhouse is located in the old bowling alley at 6907 El Camino Real in Atascadero. Visit them online at http://www. wildfields.com/ or call them (805)399-2337.
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Sylvester’s Burgers Offering Free Burgers to People who Donate $5 to A-Town Skate Park STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — Sylvester’s Burgers is offering “free burgers” to anyone who donates at least $5 to the A-Town Skate Park during the month of October. This promotion will be offered at Sylvester’s Atascadero, Los Osos, and Oceano locations. To claim your free burger, you must come in on the day of donation and show your proof of donation at the register. Sylvester’s will have QR codes to scan at the restaurants that will allow people to donate and get a free burger instantly. Burgers is giving a free burger to anyone who “The A-Town Skate Park is vital to our communi- Sylvester’s donates $5 to A-Town Skate Park. ty’s youth, and we want to do whatever we can to help restore the park,” stated Sylvester’s Burgers. rant specializes in serving quality burgers and authenThis promotion will run through Oct. 1-31. tic Central Coast vibes. Sylvester’s has been voted best Sylvester’s Burgers was founded in 1988. The restau- burger by its fans year after year.
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Touch of Paso Reopens with Familiar Face as Owner that’s been there for decades. Eric adds, “We kept the classic dishes on the menu like our famous country breakfasts and have even added a few special extras.” Touch of Paso has plenty of comfortable outdoor seating options available for the outdoor dining mandate. It is also ready to accommodate the social distance guidelines inside the restaurant once indoor dining is allowed again. Hours are Monday - Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The iconic breakfast and lunch spot, Touch of Paso, reopened its doors after being closed for 7 months, on Friday, Sept. 18. The beloved cafe closed in March due to the coronavirus, but owner Bonnie Peterson was already in talks with her grandson, Street Side Ale House owner Eric Peterson, about potentially buying the cafe from her. This closing just sped that process along. “I remember Eric telling me when he was just 10-years-old he wanted to own a restaurant,” Bonnie says, through a smile. “I couldn’t be happier about this.” Bonnie opened Touch of Paso in 1987 and remembers her grandson hanging out in the restaurant with her as he grew up, and eventually working there as a busser. Eric knows a thing or two about what goes into running a restaurant, being in the industry since he was young, and already owning six other local restaurants such as Street
Wild Fields Brewhouse held its Grand Re-Re-Opening on Oct. 3. Photo courtesy of Wild Fields Brewhouse
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Cancer Support Community’s un-Gala and Virtual Fundraiser Raises Over $105K STAFF REPORT TEMPLETON — Cancer Support Community-CA Central Coast (CSC-CCC), a local nonprofit, held their 5th Annual Harvest, Hope, and Healing un-Gala and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 22. The live stream event and virtual auction raised over $105,000 in critical funds needed to continue beneficial programs to local individuals touched by cancer. Fundraising events such as Harvest, Hope, and Healing, help CSC-CCC’s staff and volunteers to continue their programming throughout the year and provide all of the services offered free of charge. In 2019, CSC-CCC had over 2,400 participant visits to support groups, education, healthy lifestyle activities, and counseling sessions. Over $200,000 was raised last year, according to Shannon D’Acquisto, CSC-CCC’s Executive Director, and even though they did not expect those numbers this year, they were pleased to be within 85% of their 2020 goal of $125,000. “This year’s Harvest, Hope & Healing un-Gala theme was ‘A Vision of Hope.’ Hope is just what many of us need right now and what Cancer Support Community - CA Central Coast has always provided for its participants. While we were saddened we couldn’t have our in-person gala, we knew it was important to move forward with our event and to continue to raise money for the people we serve who are facing cancer,” said D’Acquisto. “We received tremendous support from our
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City of Atascadero Recreation Division Organizing Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Halloween Coloring Contest STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate, Paso Robles is hosting a Halloween Coloring Contest for children 12 years of age and under. Coloring sheets can be picked up at the office located at 711 12th St., or printed online via their Facebook page facebook.com/REMAXParksideRE. Winners will be announced Friday, Oct. 30, in the morning. Prizes will range from $25 gift cards or certificates for first place winners and
community,” said Candice Sanders, CSC-CCC’s Development Director. “We had close to $80,000 in donation and sponsorships leading up to our virtual auction and event.” “Sponsors were able to join in the fun with a “party in place” box that we delivered to their door the day of the event, which included local wine, spirits, cheese, sweets, and more,” according to Sanders. “The response to the party in place boxes was overwhelming, and people appreciated that we were able to bring the fun of our past in-person events while adhering to our community restrictions due to COVID-19,” mentioned Sanders. Sponsors for the un-gala included Rava Wines + Events, Rancho Grande Subaru, Pear Valley Estate Wine, Erin Hearst, and Circle 6 Ranch, David, and Nancy Lacey, The Beckett Family & Peachy Canyon, J Dusi, Stephen Hearst, Thom Schulz, and Osborn Insurance Services. “Overall, our un-Gala and auction exceeded our expectations. It was wonderful to see the community spirit as everyone banded together to help. Thank you to everyone for opening their hearts and sharing their resources so generously to help ensure that no one faces cancer alone,” shared D’Acquisto. Couldn’t make it to the un-Gala and still looking to donate? Please visit https://charityauction. bid/CSCgala2020 to donate. For information about Cancer Support Community – CA Central Coast, please visit cscslo.org or call directly at (805)238-4411.
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$10 gift cards or certificates for the runners-up. Awards will be ‘Most Creative,’ ‘Scariest Face,’ and ‘RE/MAX Parkside Agents’ Top Pick.’ The last day to submit a sheet is Thursday, Oct. 29. All the children are encouraged to choose the media of their choice and Be creative! May the best ghost win! Each RE/MAX Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Any questions, feel free to call RE/MAX Parkside Real Estate at (805)239-3310.
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ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero’s Recreation Division wants you to get creative. A virtual pumpkin-carving contest is open to all ages. Have fun carving your pumpkin at home and then send the Atascadero Recreation Division a photo of your pumpkin by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. Email your photo to recreation@atascadero.org along with the carver’s name, age and email-phone number, along with a note in the photo that has #atascaderorecreation. This contest has the following age divisions: under 5 years old, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old, 13-17 years old and 18-and-older adult. A winner will be selected in each age division and all pumpkins will be showcased on the Recreation Division’s social media pages on Oct. 31. For more information, email recreation@atascadero.org or call (805)470-3360.
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NORTH COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has set up seven drop off locations and eight voter service centers ahead of the general election in North County. People can drop off mail-in ballots at any designated drop off location through Nov. 3 or at any voter service center from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. People can vote in person at any voter service center from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
ATASCADERO — Waste Management and the City of Atascadero will be hosting a drop off event for Atascadero residents throughout the month of October to easily dispose of extra waste
North County Drop Off Locations Hours of operation vary by location: Start: Monday, Oct. 5 End: Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots can also be dropped off at Voter Service Centers. • Atascadero Library 6555 Capistrano Ave Tues-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 24/7 Book Drop • Creston Library 6290 Adams 24/7 Book Drop • Paso Robles City Library 1000 Spring St Mon-Fri:10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 24/7 Book Drop Mon-Sat: 9-10 a.m. Vulnerable population • San Miguel Library 254 13th St 24/7 Book Drop • Santa Margarita Library 9630 Murphy Ave 24/7 Book Drop • Shandon Library 195 N. 2nd St 24/7 Book Drop • Templeton CSD Office 420 Crocker St Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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and bulky items at no additional cost. items need to be bagged Items can be dropped off through the • Green waste month of October, Monday through • Scrap metal (must be separated) Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the • Hazardous Waste (only accepted on Chicago Grade Landfill, 2290 HomeSaturdays between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) stead Rd., Templeton. • Non-Acceptable items: This event is open to residents of ment office at 8740 Pueblo Ave., Ste B, • Construction debris from commerAtascadero only and proof of address will Atascadero. cial construction be required. Residents will need to pres• Commercial landscape debris ent voucher upon drop-off. Vouchers can Accepted items: For additional information, customers be requested by calling 805-466-3636 • Household waste, including sofas, may contact the local Waste Management or visiting the local Waste Managesmall household appliances, loose team at (805)466-3636.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Last Chance to Complete 2020 Census in SLO County is Oct. 31 STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County residents have until Oct. 31 to complete the 2020 Census, according to a new court ruling. On Oct. 1, District Judge Lucy Koh of the Northern California District ordered the U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) to continue the Census through Oct. 31. This means that Census workers will resume door-todoor interviews through Oct. 31. Household members are encouraged to stay six feet away from census takers during interviews and practice the CDC’s other recommendations as much as possible. Participation in 2020 Census interviews should present a low risk of transmission of COVID-19. Census takers are trained to mitigate the risk of transmission by universally following CDC recommendations, such as wearing a face mask, maintaining social distance of six feet or more, practicing hand hygiene, not enter-
ing homes, and conducting interviews outside when practicable. The census can be completed in less than 10 minutes and residents can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Participation helps ensure fair and equitable representation in government, as well as funding to provide services to residents, including health and human services, transportation projects, schools and emergency services such as the County’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Census data can also help boost the local economy, as companies use the information to decide where to open new locations. Residents can complete the Census questionnaire online by visiting www.my2020census.gov or by phone by calling 844-330-2020. Additionally, residents can get more census information or assistance by calling the County’s Census Questionnaire phone line at 805-7815011 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Census workers will resume door-to-door interviews through Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of County of San Luis Obispo
AVIATION
Paso Robles Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 465 By DAVE FRETWELL President EAA 465 PASO ROBLES — The mission of the Paso Robles Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is to grow participation in aviation within our community and promote the airport by involving adults and youth in aviation activities with homebuilt, experimental, antique, classic, The Paso Robles Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 465 has activities for all ages. Photos courtesy of PREAA warbird, aerobatic, ultralight, general aviation, and unmanned aircraft. to obtain a private pilot license. To register event, adults can schedule a free flight, for the free flight on Oct. 17 go to https:// have access to several related benefits, Young Eagle Program youngeaglesday.org/. and of course, can become members of On Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., we our Chapter. will be providing our annual free flights Adult Eagle Program for youth between 8-17 years of age at We are planning a half-day “introExisting Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts the Airport Terminal. Follow-up activities duction to aviation” event at the Airport We have various activities, includare planned (i.e., aviation day camp), and on Nov. 7 for adults who might want to ing our regular meeting with aviation several young eagles have won scholarships consider gaining a pilot license. After this programs/speakers at 7 p.m. on the second
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Wednesday of each month at the Airport Terminal. We are: (1) initiating a Visual Metrological Conditions (VMC) Club for pilots who want to hone their flying skills in VMC, (2) bi-monthly member “fly outs” to interesting places (i.e., a recent one to Catalina Island), and (3) fly-ins/ speakers to promote our airport to other aviators and aircraft type clubs including an Oct. 11 event for EAA chapters from Southern and Central California, and recent fly-ins for Taylorcraft, Lancair, and Mooney aircraft owners) For more information about EAA Chapter 465, visit our web site https://chapters. eaa.org/eaa465 or follow us on Facebook facebook.com/EAAchapter465/. Due to the COVID-19, all participants in Chapter Activities must wear face coverings.
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San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department Recognized as ‘Utility of the Future Today’ Received national recognition for its Community Partnering & Engagement STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — The City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department is one of 65 water utilities being recognized for transformational work in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Research Foundation (WRF) and WateReuse Association. The City’s Utilities Department was recognized in the area of Community Partnering and Engagement. The Department’s work in this area has resulted in its recognition as one of the most responsive, respectful, and professional water agencies within the region. City staff engages and involves stakeholders through community workshops, water forums, and informal meetings to answer questions about the Department’s operations and projects. This approach has resulted in community members being more informed of the value of clean water and the wastewater treatment process. The Department is committed to being a valued community partner and dedicated to delivering essential water services 24/7. Partnerships with Cal Poly and Cuesta College have resulted in thousands of students visiting the Department’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) to understand better the essential role of clean water to local communities. Cal Poly has been operating an algae research project at the WRRF for 13 years, which has allowed over 1,500 students to participate. WRRF tours are also available to students from local schools to learn about the water cycles and recycled water. Other partnerships with Pacific Gas and Electric have resulted in energy efficiency projects that have reduced WRRF’s energy consumption over 30% and will upgrade
outdated equipment with new, more efficient equipment at the Water Treatment Plant. The Department partners and maintains excellent relationships with regulators to bring them in on discussions regarding compliance, regulations, planning future programs and projects, which has resulted in immeasurable time and cost savings for the City. The Utility of the Future Today concept is being promoted as water systems face challenges such as aging infrastructure, water pollution, workforce shortages, and impacts of climate change, including drought, floods, storms, and sea-level rise. The Utility of the Future Today program was launched in 2016 by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Research Foundation (WRF) and the WateReuse Association, with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The recognition celebrates the achievements of water utilities that transform from the traditional wastewater treatment system to a resource recovery center and leader in the overall sustainability and resilience of the communities they serve. “The innovations coming to the water sector present an opportunity for a paradigm shift in the way utilities think about and solve long-standing challenges to clean and reliable water,” said Jackie Jarrell, WEF President. “WEF is excited to recognize the City of San Luis Obispo’s Utilities Department for embracing innovative ways to better serve their community.” The Department will be recognized during a pre-recorded awards ceremony on Oct. 9 during WEFTEC Connect. To learn more, visit www.wef.org/resources/for-the-public/utility-of-the-future/ or contact UtilityRecognition@wef.org. In the next few days, the Department will be flying its new Utility of the Future flag from the big blue crane at the WRRF project on Prado Road.
JAMES “JIM” SALIO
SLO County Bids Fond Farewell to Longtime Chief Probation Officer STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — After 31 years of service to the people of San Luis Obispo County, County Chief Probation Officer James “Jim” Salio was recognized by the County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as he heads into retirement next month. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my work at the Probation Department and considered it my highest honor to serve as the Chief Probation Officer for the County,” Salio said. “I am proud of the work the Probation Department has accomplished during my tenure as Chief, including the implementation of evidence-based practices in probation services, the expansion of the juvenile hall, and the creation of the Coastal Valley Academy, a youth treatment facility.” Salio was lauded for his notable legacy of creating the Coastal Valley Academy in SLO County. The award-winning program reduces recidivism and reintegrates probationary youth with their families by providing residential treatment services in San Luis Obispo County, rather than sending them to a group home outside of the County. “We thank Jim for his 30 years of service to our community and
for advancing the important public safety role of the Probation Department,” said County Administrative Officer Wade Horton. “His leadership and expertise spurred change in our county and across the state, helping divert young people from the juvenile justice system and improving their lives. We wish Jim and his family the very best in his retirement.” Salio was hired by the County of San Luis Obispo Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer in 1990 and distinguished himself by demonstrating strong leadership qualities and decision-making skills. He rose through the county probation department ranks through the years and became the Chief Probation Officer in 2009. He will retire on Oct. 16. “I believe the Probation Department to be a well operating and motivated organization ready to meet the community corrections needs of the county well into the future,” Salio said. “I look forward to enjoying my retirement with family and friends here in our beautiful county.” Assistant Chief Probation Officer Robert Reyes has been named the County’s next Chief Probation Officer.
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MID-STATE FAIR AWARDS
2020 San Luis Obispo County Agriculturalist, Cattlewoman, Cattleman of the Year Named Three local farm and ranch leaders honored at California Mid-State Fair Event STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — Local agriculture organizations recognized three San Luis Obispo County farmers and ranchers during the California Mid-State Fair’s 2020 Night of the Stars Drive-In Awards Ceremony on Sept. 24 at the Paso Robles Event Center. The 2020 award recipients are: • Lesa John, Cattlewoman of the Year • Steve Arnold, Cattleman of the Year • Jerry Rutiz, Agriculturalist of the Year The awards were selected by members of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen, and the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association. “We are grateful for the contributions these three individuals have made to San Luis Obispo County agriculture,” said Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett. “Our county’s $2.5 billion agricultural economy is built upon the hard work of farmers and ranchers, and today we are proud to recognize a few of our very best.” Traditionally, the award winners are announced during the annual Cattleman and Farmers Day at the Mid-State Fair, which had to be canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FARM BUREAU 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year Jerry Rutiz San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau has selected Arroyo Grande farmer Jerry Rutiz as the 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year. The Agriculturalist of the Year award recognizes distinguished success in the agriculture industry and a lifetime of dedication to advancing San Luis Obispo County’s rich farming and ranching heritage. “The disruption to our food system caused by the pandemic reminded our community about the importance of locally-grown food,” said Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett, “and there has been no finer representative of our resilient SLO County food system than Jerry Rutiz.” A native of the Los Angeles area, Rutiz first came to San Luis Obispo in 1974 to attend Cal Poly, graduating with a Crop Science degree in 1978. His farming enterprise began in 1981 when he was able to lease a small farm in Arroyo Grande as a first-generation farmer. Rutiz was an early adopter of marketing produce directly to consumers and an innovator in implementing organic farming practices. After a few years of growing conventional produce and selling through wholesale market channels, Rutiz said it was a call from his mother that changed the trajectory of his farming business. “Farmers’ markets were just starting, and my mother living in L.A. called me and said, ‘You know Jerry, you really should load up some of your produce and try selling at the market down here.’ I ignored her ideas for several weeks, then finally went down to sell at the Santa Monica market. We sold everything we had in an hour.” As farmers’ markets and the farm-to-table movement increased in popularity throughout the Central Coast and Southern California, Rutiz Family Farms became celebrated for having a diverse, quality selection of produce. Interfacing directly with consumers at the market, Jerry and his wife Maureen sensed an opportunity to differentiate their produce by switching to organic farming methods. After becoming a fixture at farmers’ markets, Rutiz’s reputation grew as a number of prominent chefs began to feature his crops
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on their menus, and his farm was frequently profiled in media outlets like the L.A. Times. Jerry and his produce also received national exposure on the PBS television series Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking. In 2003, an opportunity emerged to tend a 28-acre farm in Arroyo Grande owned by the Temple of the People of Halcyon. The farm’s location, surrounded by a residential area, was particularly suited to accommodate Jerry’s long-held dream of operating a farm stand. Today, the Rutiz’s stand offers produce, berries and cut flowers grown on the farm, supplemented with over a dozen food and farm items from local businesses. It’s common to see a line of smiling, eager customers queued up on Tuesday-Saturday. Jerry said the farm is ideally located to showcase local agriculture to the public. Rutiz Family Farms was voted “Best SLO County Farm/Produce Stand” in 2020 and in nearly every SLO New Times Annual Readers Poll. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN 2020 Cattlewoman of the Year Lesa John The San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen have selected Lesa John of Paso Robles as the 2020 Cattlewoman of the Year. A longtime community volunteer and advocate for the local cattle industry, Lesa John first became a SLO County Cattlewomen’s member in 1976, having been a member in Monterey County since the early 1970s. “I am incredibly honored, humbled and grateful to be recognized by women who so deeply respect and believe in the generations of ranching and farming in San Luis Obispo County,” John said. Lesa John was born in Yakima, Wash., to World War II U.S. Navy veteran Gyle Halverson and music teacher Harriet (Lee) Halverson in 1949. She first fell in love with the ranching way of life in 1967 hanging out with her best friend Jackie Carr Hoover at the Carr Ranch in Contra Costa County. After graduating from Campolindo High School, she attended Diablo Valley Junior College and was a receptionist part-time at the Sun Valley Mall. In 1969, she attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo majoring in Child Development. She met her first husband, Kim Wood, who is from a longtime ranching family in the Bryson-Hesperia area of Monterey County. Lesa John passed along her passion for ranching to her three children, Tania Leanne, Tyler Joshua, and Misty Dawn. Both her daughter Tania and son Tyler Joshua graduated with agriculture degrees from Cal Poly and went on to have careers in horse training, and welding and cattle ranching, respectively. Misty, a Registered Nurse, and her husband Derrick Tartaglia operate their cow-calf operation in Harmony, California, while Derrick also helps manage the cattle operation for Hearst Ranch in San Simeon. Lesa
said she is “so proud of her grandchildren Chance Whitman and Reese and Tanna Tartaglia who are all ranch-raised.” Her decades of volunteer service to the San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen first began in 1988 when she moved to Atascadero. She and Kim started and ran Agri-Wood Feed & Ranch Supply and Longhorn Beef Jerky businesses. After selling Agri-Wood, she worked at Atascadero News, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce with Maggie (Rice) Vandergon, and the Atascadero School District. In 1992, Lesa was hired by Maynard Potter and Vivian (Sayler) Robertson at the California Mid-State Fair. Lesa was a fixture at the Fair, having assisted Beverley Wood with the Horse Show for many years and managing commercial concession operations for 22 years. In 1994, she married Derryal John at the Chapel on the Hill in Shandon. Derryal and Lesa were married for 25 years until his passing in January of 2020. Derryal planted and managed several San Luis Obispo County vineyards and was a nominee for Grower of the Year. Lesa is the proud stepmom of Will John, a vineyard owner and manager, and Bridgette John, who is in the food service industry in Las Vegas, and her grandchildren Quinn, Delaney, and Lilli John, who “all have buckles for showing sheep at the California Mid-State Fair!” Today, Lesa remains active in the local community. She serves as treasurer of the Honor Flight Central Coast California. Her distinguished service to the San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen has included a number of committee positions and leadership roles, including Special Olympics representative, Pioneer Day Roping Committee, Cowbelle Trailriders, Valentine’s Dance, and the Casino Night fundraiser. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION 2020 Cattleman of the Year Steve Arnold The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association has selected Steve Arnold of Pozo as the 2020 Cattleman of the Year. Steve Arnold’s family roots date back over 100 years on the Arnold Ranch, where his great-grandparents, Thomas and Josephine Arnold, settled in 1919. “My great-grandfather came here from Nebraska in 1913 into Santa Margarita,” Arnold explained. “He came out to Pozo looking to make his fortune in real estate because the road here, the Old Highway 178, goes through Bakersfield out to Ridgecrest, so it was the only road accessing the coast.” Arnold said his great-grandfather lost the ranch during the Great Depression after subdividing and selling off pieces, but his grandfather bought it all back, and after running cattle during the buildup to World War II, quadrupled the size of the ranch over 10 years. Growing up, Steve farmed Sudan hay and barley for his grandfather and thought he
would always work in agriculture. At age 21, the chance came to manage the La Panza Ranch in Carrisa Plains, and Steve and his wife Debbie left Cal Poly, got married and started ranching. After the La Panza Ranch ownership changed, Steve worked at the sales yard in Templeton for a year under Dick Nock. After spending a couple of years on a ranch in San Simeon, Arnold spent a decade working for Bob Morrison at Camatta Ranch. It was this work experience that put him on a path of leadership in the agriculture industry. In 1989, Arnold was accepted into Class 20 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. His extensive record of volunteer leadership included serving as President of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau from 1995-1997, California Farm Bureau board member from 2010-2016, and President of the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association from 2015-2016. He was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors and served as President in 2010. In 2015, Steve Arnold was inducted into the Mid-State Fair Hall of Fame. Around 1991, the Arnolds left Camatta Ranch and built a house on the family ranch in Pozo. In 1995, Steve connected with the Robert Mondavi wine group after planting his first vineyard. The day the Mondavi representatives came to look at their field of grapes, weather conditions were unusually favorable for growing grapes in Pozo — 85 degrees with a wall of fog from the coast. “I had a contract in my mailbox three or four days later,” Steve said with a laugh. When the grape market started to slide around 2002, Steve’s son Joey started making his own wine with a friend from college. Steve’s wife Debbie intended to get involved at the winery after selling her longtime preschool business, but instead unexpectedly got drafted into a public service career with Mike Ryan. She then worked for Assemblyman, and later Senator, Sam Blakeslee, before being elected to her current role as a County Supervisor. The Arnold’s two children, Joey Arnold and Michelle Pascoe, returned to the family ranch business after graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, along with their spouses Jessica Arnold and Ryan Pascoe. Today, Arnold stays busy as a board member of the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association, Second Vice President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, and as a member of Rancheros Vistadores. He enjoys working alongside his family raising commercial beef cattle, forage hay and quarter horses, producing estate wine for their “Vintage Cowboy Winery” brand, managing a fencing business, and spending time with his four granddaughters.
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EDUCATION
Cal Poly Earns 28th Consecutive Best in the West Ranking from U.S. News STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — For the 28th straight year, Cal Poly has been named the best public, master’s-level university in the West by U.S. News & World Report’s annual America’s Best Colleges guidebook. The 2021 guide, released Sept. 14, provides data on more than 1,800 colleges and universities and rankings for more than 1,400 institutions. It lists Cal Poly in third overall in the West — up one from last year and an improvement of nine spots from 2019’s rankings. Also, several College of Engineering programs were ranked as the best in the nation among public educational institutions. Cal Poly was ranked as the top western school for veterans among public and private institutions that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees. The Western regional list includes public and private institutions in 15 states that provide “a full range of undergraduate and master’s-level programs but few doctoral programs.” (Universities that grant doctoral degrees, such as those in the University of California system, are listed in a separate category.) “For more than a generation, we have taken pride in being recognized as one of the best universities in the nation,” said university President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. “Our goal is to produce the next generation of industry innovators and future leaders who, through Learn by Doing, graduate ready to contribute in their careers from Day One. These rankings also positively reflect on our talented and dedicated faculty and staff who devote them-
selves to helping students thrive and succeed in life.” Cal Poly placed highly in several additional rankings for regional universities, including: • Repeating as best Top Public Schools in the Western U.S. among institutions that operate under the supervision of state governments and funded, in part, by tax dollars and state subsidies. These universities often offer discounted tuition to residents of their states. • Tied for first (with Evergreen State College, a public liberal arts and sciences college of about 3,000 students in Olympia, Washington) for Most Innovative Schools — institutions that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities. • Best in the West (up from second last year and an improvement from sixth-place two years ago) for most veteran-friendly universities — a listing that shows the top-ranked schools that participate in federal initiatives
helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees. • Ranked as best public university in the West — and second overall behind Mills College, a small private liberal arts and sciences college in Oakland, California — for undergraduate teaching program. • Once again ranked eighth on the list of best master’s/bachelor’s engineering programs in the nation — the fourth-best public university and top public California university on the list. Among specialty programs, Cal Poly’s industrial/manufacturing program was ranked No. 1; aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, computer engineering, civil engineering and electrical/electronic/communications all ranked No. 2; mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering ranked at No. 3. In each specialty program, Cal Poly was the best public university in the U.S. Ranked in the top 100 (tied at 96th) in the Top Performers on Social Mobility category among western schools that “advance social mobility” by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. The bulk of these federal grants are awarded to students whose adjusted gross family incomes are under $50,000. The U.S. News rankings methodology focuses on academic excellence, with schools evaluated on hundreds of data points and measures of academic quality, such as graduation and freshman retention rates. The first edition of the rankings was released in 1983, and they have continued to evolve with more schools and data points for college-bound students to consider. This year’s rankings data predate the coronavirus pandemic, so the impact of COVID-19 on higher education is not reflected in how schools performed overall.
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LOCAL NEWS EDUCATION
K-12 Schools Can Reopen for Modified In-Person Instruction in SLO County STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein affirmed that starting Oct. 6, San Luis Obispo County’s K-12 schools have the option to reopen for modified in-person instruction according to the criteria listed in State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. “Because we have kept our COVID-19 transmission relatively stable, we have been consistently in the red tier for
two weeks now,” said Dr. Borenstein. “Local schools are not required to reopen for in-person instruction, but they may choose to reopen if they implement the State’s COVID-19 guidance for schools and school-based programs.” According to the State of California, schools can reopen for in-person instruction once their county has been in the red tier for at least two weeks. Oct. 6 was the two-week mark for SLO County. Before reopening, local schools must submit a plan for
modified in-person instruction to the County Health Officer for review and consultation. Schools must follow the State’s guide-
time are not required to close if SLO County moves back to the purple tier — which is the first and most restrictive tier — but should consider increasing screening and testing staff. The County Public Health Department continues to work closely with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education and local districts for opening local schools safely. County Office of lines when they reopen. Education officials convey that According to the State’s many local districts decided to School Reopening Framework, stay closed through the end of schools that open during this the calendar year, but some may
reopen with approved reopening plans by County Public Health officials. Anyone with questions for the Office of Education or local schools may visit www.slocoe. org/covid-19-information-resources.
For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County, visit ReadySLO.org or call the recorded Public Health Information Line at 805-788-2903. A staffed phone assistance center at 805-5432444 is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist with COVID-19 questions.
GOVERNMENT
President Trump and First Lady Melania Test Positive for COVID-19 STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House released memorandums regarding President Trump and First Lady Melania COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatment. The updates were given directly from Sean P. Conley, DO, FACEP, Physician to the President. On Thursday, Oct. 1, Dr. Conley stated that both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. At that time, the President and First Lady were reported to be doing well, and both had planned to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence under close watch while noting that the President would continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering. It was also reported that Vice President Mike
Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence had tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 virus. On Friday, Oct. 2, Dr. Conley shared that following PCR-confirmation of the President’s diagnosis; he received a single 8-gram dose of Regeneron’s as a precautionary measure polyclonal antibody cocktail. In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin, and daily aspirin. That afternoon, in consultation with a specialist from Walter Reed and Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Conley recommended the President’s movement up to Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center for further Monitoring. He then reported later that evening that the President was doing very well and did not require any supplemental oxygen, but in consultation with a specialist, they had elected to initiate Remdesivir therapy. Saturday, Oct. 3, Dr. Conley stated, “This morning while summarizing the Presidents health, I incorrectly used the term “seventy-two hours” instead of “day three” and “forty-eight hours” instead of “day two” with regards to his diagnosis and the administration of the polyclonal therapy. The President was first diagnosed with COVID-
19 on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 1, and had received Regeron’s antibody cocktail on Friday, Oct. 2.” On Monday, Oct. 5, President Trump was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to continue his recovery at the White House. The memorandum released on Tuesday, Oct. 6, by Dr. Conley stated that the President’s team of Physicians met with him at his residence after his first night home, and he reported no symptoms. Vital signs and physical exam remain stable, with ambulatory oxygen saturation level of 95-97%. Dr. Conley ended with overall, the President continues to do extremally well and will provide updates as they know more. You can read these memorandums in their entirety at https://www.whitehouse.gov.
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County Health Officer Issues Guidance for Safer Halloween Activities During COVID-19 STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County community members now have COVID-19 guidelines for safely and responsibly celebrating Halloween this year. Because COVID-19 continues to pose a substantial risk to SLO County, and the State has not yet issued health guidance for the upcoming holiday, County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein issued new Halloween Guidance to reduce the risk of COVID19 during Halloween celebrations. “We can still enjoy Halloween and prevent outbreaks of COVID-19 in our communities,” said Dr. Borenstein. “This guidance gives you choices to celebrate Halloween safely. Please take the time to review it and take steps to reduce the risk to you, your family, your neighbors, and our whole community.” Traditional holiday activities often promote congregating and household mixing, which increases the risk of transmitting COVID-19. The County’s COVID-19
Halloween Guidance directs community members to limit contact while distributing treats, safely prepare treats, wear a cloth face covering with your costume and as you hand out treats, stick to your social bubble, and more. Dr. Borenstein strongly discourages standard Halloween activities like traditional door-to-door trickor-treating because they can easily spread COVID19 to multiple households. However, the guidance provides low-risk alternatives, including leaving bowls or pre-packaged treats on your doorstep or porch for trick-or-treaters to enjoy, online parties or costume contests, drive-through parades, socially distanced activities, a movie night at a drive-in theater, and more. Highest risk activities and those that are not permitted include carnivals or festivals, live entertainment (including live music), indoor and outdoor haunted house attractions where people are gathered close and screaming, and in-person parties or gatherings (including outdoor social gatherings) with people not part of your small social bubble.
COVID TESTING
Free COVID-19 Tests Coming to Paso Robles and Morro Bay STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — Two new COVID-19 testing sites are coming to San Luis Obispo County, starting Oct. 5, offering COVID-19 tests free of charge by appointment only. The County Public Health Department is opening the new sites at the Veterans Memorial Building in Morro Bay and the Paso Robles Event Center in Paso Robles. Two other testing sites are also still operating in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande. “High testing numbers help improve our adjusted case rate to meet the State’s metrics for reopening more local businesses. Getting tested can help our community,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “If you have symptoms or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, make an appointment to get tested. COVID-19 tests at these sites are fast, safe, easy and free.” For those who have health insurance, information will be collected when regis-
tering for an appointment and no co-pay is required. There is no charge for those without medical insurance. No-cost testing sites also remain available in Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo: Arroyo Grande South County Regional Center Monday – Friday (through Oct. 23) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (ongoing) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paso Robles Paso Robles Event Center – Frontier Pavilion Monday, Thursday, Saturday (ongoing) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. San Luis Obispo SLO Vets Hall Monday – Friday (ongoing) 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The County is contracting with OptumServe to provide this service to the community. Make an appointment at www.EmergencySLO.org/testing.
SLO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Possible Drowning Victim’s Name Released STAFF REPORT NORTH COUNTY — The dead body of a 14-year-old Santa Maria boy was pulled from Lake Nacimiento on Sunday, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office reported. On Sunday, Oct. 4, the SLO Sheriff ’s Office received a call of a possible drowning at Lake Nacimiento near the area known as the resort ramp. Deputies responded to the scene along with Cal Fire San Luis Obispo County. Witnesses reported the 14-year-old boy
was swimming with his family when the boy suddenly appeared to be in distress and went under the water. Bystanders attempted to rescue the boy but were unsuccessful. Divers from the SLO Sheriff ’s Underwater Search and Recovery Team located the boy’s body at approximately 3:30 p.m. in about 12 feet of water. The Coroner’s Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office has identified the victim as Jonathan Barrueta, 14, of Santa Maria. An autopsy is planned this week to determine the manner and cause of death.
To read the SLO County’s Halloween guidance visit www.emergencyslo.org/en/resourcesGeneral/10-02-20-County-of-SLO-Halloween-Guidance. pdf. For updates on COVID-19 in SLO County, visit ReadySLO.org or call the recorded Public Health Information Line at (805)788-2903. A staffed phone assistance center at (805)543-2444 is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist with COVID-19 questions.
CRIME
SLOPD Arrests Five on Multiple Drug and Firearm Charges
MICHELE CHAVEZ
JOSHUA FINNERAN
BARBARA JORDAN
WILLIAM SOTO
THOMAS WESTBROOK
STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — Five people were arrested Sept. 30 on multiple drug and firearm charges in San Luis Obispo. On Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, San Luis Obispo Police Department investigators received information that Joshua Finneran, 33, was staying at a local hotel in the 1800 block of Monterey in San Luis Obispo. Finneran is known to law enforcement and had warrants for post-release community supervision violations and possessing narcotics for sale with gang enhancements. Investigators located a vehicle belonging to Finneran in the parking lot of the hotel and conducted surveillance. A short time later, Finneran and Michele Chavez, 25, returned to the vehicle and were detained. Finneran was taken into custody for his outstanding warrants and was allegedly found with a loaded firearm at the time. Chavez was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl for sales and was also arrested. Investigators later learned that William Soto, 29, and Barbara Jordan, 37, were staying at the same hotel. Soto is a known associate of Finneran and was also wanted for post-release community supervision violations. Investigators from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Department responded and assisted investigators from the San Luis Obispo Police Department in conducting
Five people were arrested on drug and gun charges in San Luis Obispo on Sept. 30. Some of the drugs and paraphernalia found by police during a search is pictured. Photos courtesy of San Luis. Obispo Police Department
surveillance of additional vehicles associated with Soto and Jordan. During the surveillance operation, Soto, Jordan, and Thomas Westbrook, 38, returned to the vehicles and were immediately detained. Westbrook fled from officers and was apprehended a short distance away where he was taken into custody. During a search of Soto, officers found two loaded handguns in his possession, as well as a quantity of narcotics and money indicating he was involved in drug sales. Gang enhancement allegations against Soto will be forwarded to the SLO County District Attorney’s Office related to this investigation. Jordan was taken into custody for probation violations. Westbrook was arrested on suspicion of obstructing officers, felony probation violations and possession of methamphetamine. If you have any information about this investigation, you are encouraged to call the San Luis Obispo Police Department at 805-781-7312 or Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP.
Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison After Victims Describe Impact of Abuse STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Oct. 1 that a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge sentenced convicted sex offender Jess Drue Brasuell III to the maximum sentence of 47 years and 4 months in state prison for the sex crimes he was convicted of on Sept. 4. This sentence was for 20 felony sex crimes he committed against four juvenile females between the ages of 15 and 17 in Atascadero. At Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, several victims provided very impactful statements for the judge to consider when issuing the sentence. One of the victims, who is now 19 years old, told the judge that she “is not a victim but a victor” and hoped Brasuell would get the help that he needs to not prey on young girls. Another victim described how it was hard to see all of the other girls sexually abused by the defendant. She further stated, “a lot of girls could have been saved if one had spoken up.” She said he ruined many of their lives and that they have to live with what he did and described feeling that the defendant acted as though she doesn’t exist. A third victim said that she blamed herself but now understood she wasn’t to blame. She described that the defendant stole her innocence and wanted him to spend his last days thinking about what he did. “I am in awe of the courage and strength of these young women who came forward to report and then testify and endure cross-examination,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. “Their courage will inspire many other victims of sexual abuse to report and seek help from our law enforcement and victim service agencies. We will never relent in our quest for justice and to hold offenders accountable.” This case was investigated by the Atascadero Police Department and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Christopher B. White, who argued for the maximum sentence and lauded each victim for their strength and courage.
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‘What Would You Be Willing to Do’
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s we come to the end of our second week of October, the weather is still too warm
for this time of year, and our week end recap includes our President and First Lady contracted COVID along with many others. We also had an Atascadero Mayoral Forum held by the Chamber of Commerce, a Paso Robles School Board Forum, hosted by PREA, which I must give huge kudos to both Jeff Railsback of the Paso Robles Chamber and Danna Stroud of Travel Paso, who organized and presented the 12 candidates vying for the four seats in the most organized fashion I have seen yet! Great job to you both and to all the candidates as well!
One of the real honors about being a publisher is sharing stories of the good humans that make up our communities. Shonna Howenstine from the City of Paso Robles reached out to us and shared a few inspiring responses they received on the City’s post “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” The questions the City asked was, “If you knew you could have a positive impact on one of your neighbors, what would you be willing to do?” Ron M: I would like to organize a yard clean up for someone that is unable to do it themselves, perhaps a senior
citizen. We have done this before with success.
to do too! It would be something that could help both, for example, seniors could give advice to the high school kids Matthew C: I cook for my nexttoo! door neighbors every day as they are 96 These are just a few examples of and 95 and can no longer take care of how our community pulls together, it safely themselves. Also did bread and such a great reminder to us all. grocery deliveries for about four months. If you have a story to share, please write to us by sending an email to Jen F: As a teacher at PRHS, what editor@13starsmedia.com and share, about connecting kids and seniors as “What would you be willing to do to pen pals? It might be a great thing for have a positive impact on your neighour Leadership and Peer Communicabor?” We look forward to hearing all tions kids to do. Also, if there are Spanish your inspirational stories as well. speaking seniors that need some contact, Please stay safe, share love, and be a that would be great for some of my kids good human.
Homeschooling: What, How, Why
CONNIE PILLSBURY COMMENTARY
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he COVID-19 shutdown has had a surprising effect on the world of education. It’s like the curtain hiding the Wizard of Oz has been pulled aside, and parents are getting a close look at what really makes up that magical kingdom of ‘education’ for their children. Before COVID, parents had viewed education as the sole right and exclusive property of the public school, a sanctuary not be tread upon by any other than the ‘teacher.’ Many parents have discovered, amazingly, that they actually have the tools to educate their children, in some cases better than the
schools they so highly revered. Over 200 students have withdrawn from Atascadero Unified School District since April. Some have moved out of state, but several have chosen other options: among them, the most frequent is homeschooling. So, how does homeschooling work? In California, there are three legal options under which you may homeschool privately. Option 1: You may homeschool as a home-based private school. Option 2: Homeschool with a private school satellite program (PSP). Option 3: Homeschool via instruction by a private tutor. (hslda. org - Home School Legal Defense Association) Option one: Believe it or not, becoming a home-based private school is not that difficult. All that is required is that you file for a ‘Private School Affidavit’ with the Department of Education. The statutory filing period is Oct. 1-Oct. 15, however, the filing system remains open throughout the school year. (cde.ca.gov) Beyond the filing, the requirements are straightforward:
keep attendance, teach in English, and follow basic course requirements of public schools. Option two: homeschool with a private school satellite (PSP) is when your homeschool is under the umbrella of a private school that has filed an affidavit. Records are turned in to the PSP administrator, and they offer curriculum, guidance, field trips, and day enrichment classes. PSP’s provide an added level of structure and security to a new homeschooler, but many require fees. Option three: homeschool via instruction by a private tutor, is a good choice for the parent who holds a California State teaching credential. “A child being instructed by someone with a credential for grade level taught is considered exempt from public school attendance.” (hslda. org) Families homeschooling under this option do not need to file for an affidavit. In exploring the “How” of homeschooling, the choices are endless. First important factor: Homeschooling does not automatically mean
online learning. Young children especially need the ‘stuff ’ of learning. Books, oral story-telling, literature, paper and pencil, a dry erase board, math manipulatives, counting games, projects, play, art, singing, and hands-on learning all make up the tools of your homeschool. Parents can develop their own curriculum or choose from the myriad of online offerings. For example, one mom I interviewed uses Teaching Textbooks, grades 3-12 for math, Life of Fred math stories, Grammar Galaxy, grades 2-6, Apologia creation-based science curriculum, and Sonlight literature-based Christian curriculum for elementary. Companies like Evan-Moor offer complete curriculum bundles on their website evan-moor.com. Locally, families who are already homeschooling can be a big help in planning your learning days, finding a support group, playgroups, and learning exchanges. Ask around, and you’ll find homeschoolers to guide and partner with you in your journey. The last question to answer on
Vote! When, How, Where, Why and for Whom
RAY WEYMANN
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ll California registered voters in California will get a ballot about Oct. 5. When to vote? Now! How and where to cast it? That’s easy. Mail-in your marked ballot as soon as possible to ensure its counted. Don’t forget to sign the outside of the return envelope! If you are not registered, do so immediately: https://registertovote.ca.gov/ The why and for whom is what the rest of this column is about and is addressed to Republicans, Independents and Democrats alike. First, some special words to young voters and their parents: I understand why you’re cynical about voting — “it
doesn’t do any good, it won’t change my life,” you say. Wrong. True, our Federal Government has been dysfunctional for the last four years. But sitting on the sidelines won’t make it better, only worse. It’s you, not me, who will suffer the most severe consequences of climate change. It’s you who will need an effective government to assist in your education and economic prospects and you who will need to have our badly flawed health care system corrected. Some advice about protests: You have every reason to protest abuses in police practices, but for the love of Pete, do so intelligently. Violence, vandalism, and burning the American flag is stupidly counterproductive. In Atascadero races, I’m voting for City Council candidates Charles Bourbeau and Tori Keen and Mayoral candidate Jerry Tanimoto for two main reasons: They forthrightly support agendizing the Monterey Bay Community Power issue. Candidate Nicholas Mattson declined to take a position while Mayor Heather Moreno opposes
it, arguing erroneously that Atascadero shouldn’t be “in the business of delivering power.” PG&E, not Atascadero, will continue delivering our power and currently purchases it. MBCP would allow us to choose our energy source. I don’t know the positions of the others. Bourbeau, Keen and Tanimoto support the tax increase as does Mark Dariz and Mayor Moreno. Mr. Mattson opposes it. For school board, Vy Pierce will bring fresh-needed representation by an Atascadero resident with three children attending the district. Nationally, a cliche is “all politics is local.” Not remotely. The outcome of this Presidential election will determine whether we have a functioning, threebranch participatory Democracy or sink into a Trump-Barr autocracy. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris must be elected. I appeal to Republicans and especially Republican veterans, to consider how their party has been hijacked. Free trade, valuing our democratic foreign allies, valuing science (while the
pandemic still rages), and honoring our veterans were hallmarks of your party. No longer. The utter disrespect Trump showed John McCain (then lied about saying it) is on the record. Top military commanders are among 489 security leaders who signed a letter affirming that Trump is unfit to be President. (NY Times Sept. 24.) Voting for Biden and Harris will not be disloyal to the Party for lifelong Republicans, but will be loyal to it. I understand why you like some of Trump’s policies. But they can be pursued by returning to the values of the Republican Party before it was taken over and changed by Trump and his appointees. I also understand deep feelings about abortion. However, the new Supreme Court almost certainly means that abortion will be left up to individual states. Even if the Democrats retain the House and win the White House, gridlock and disfunction will continue unless the Democrats win the Senate.
homeschooling is why? Every homeschooling parent will present a different answer ranging the whole gamut from function to philosophy. In the area of function, some kids just function better in a personalized one-onone setting than in the ‘one size fits all’ classroom. The other frequent answer to “Why homeschool?” is philosophy. Parents respond that they want to have a say in what their children learn, in who is shaping the values, attitudes, and thoughts in their children’s minds. As one mother wrote, “As a new homeschooling parent, trust that you know what your child needs. You already know them better than any teacher or administrator can. Paying attention and being in tune with your child has a much greater impact on their success than using the ‘right’ curriculum or the ‘best teaching techniques.”” Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.
Therefore, I urge readers to write friends and relatives living in these states and urge them to vote for the Democratic candidates: Arizona, Colorado, Maine, North Carolina, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina. Even that is not enough. Restructuring our Democracy is long overdue: Curtailing the abuse of the Senate filibuster, ending partisan gerrymandering, enacting constitutionally acceptable ways of getting around the outmoded electoral college, and reforming how and for how long Supreme Court justices are appointed are all badly needed reforms. It’s become fashionable to quote Ben Franklin, “We have a Republic if you can keep it.” I prefer an even more urgent question facing us in this election. We must decide whether “Government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” Ray Weymann is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at ray1934z@gmail.com
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Troubling Mailer from Candidate Addis Editor, In her recent mailer, Dawn Addis, candidate of State Assembly, accuses her opponent, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham, of being “anti-vaccine” for his opposition to “universal vaccinations in public school” and references his nay vote on SB 276 as evidence. This claim is both false and disingenuous. As a public-school teacher and administrator, Ms. Addis knows that universal vaccination was the law of the land before SB 276 and that missing even one of the dozens of required doses would have had a child expelled. What Mr. Cunningham’s nay vote represented, in reality, was a vote for the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship. It was a
vote in opposition to a government-appointed bureaucrat having the power, no, the obligation, to override the medical judgment of a child’s doctor if it doesn’t conform to extremely narrow guidelines. It was a vote for medical freedom. Quite the opposite of what Ms. Addis is claiming in the mailer, hers is the extreme position. In her zeal for a one-size-fits-all medical regime, Dawn Addis would force all California children to receive repeated injections of liability-free pharmaceutical products while ignoring the tragically well-documented reality of vaccine injury, including debilitating food allergies, autoimmune disease, chronic neurological conditions and death. Nicole Dorfman, Morro Bay
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Supporting Mattson for City Council Editor, Let me start by saying I love Atascadero. Having lived here for 22 years, and with all three of my children in preschool through high school here, our city’s future is of the utmost importance. From our grandparents down to my children and for their future children. We have such a special slice of Earth here! It is important to elect people of virtue who have fresh ideas and look toward our city’s future progress, who are also highly invested. That is why I am supporting Nicholas Mattson for Atascadero City Council. He has three basic components — public safety and security, economic strength and development, and municipal accountability. Nicholas is a small A Note About Our
business owner and knows small businesses are the backbone of our community. He has an inclusive company and encourages new business by having a long-term business economic plan for Atascadero. He also has young children, so our children’s safety is number one on his platform position. One of the steps he has taken already is committing to a once-a-month column through his media company to help raise awareness of the dangers of human trafficking to help keep our community safe, which I highly respect. You can watch the city council virtual forum on youtube.com/watch?v=_XxHk3krMr4; if you missed the live event, stay informed, so as a community, we can make the right choices for our beautiful city! Christa Abma, Atascadero
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RYAN T. BOTTS 1979 - 2020
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r. Ryan Thomas Botts went to meet his Heavenly
Father on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He passed away at his home in La Mesa from sudden cardiac arrest related to a rare heart condition. His wife, Nikki, was with him. He was 41 years old. Ryan was born in San Luis Obispo, CA, on August 18, 1979 to John and Linda Botts. He was raised in Paso Robles and graduated from Templeton High School in 1997. He went on to complete a BS and MS in Mathematics at Cal
LEE A. OSTINI 1931 - 2020
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ee Alfred Ostini, 88 of Atascadero, CA, passed away peacefully after a long illness, on September 30, 2020, with his family by his side, while
Poly, and earned a PhD from Ohio University. Ryan joined the Point Loma Nazarene University faculty in 2010. While attending Ohio University, he met Nikki. They were married on July 10, 2011 quite fittingly in a historic schoolhouse in Ohio. Ryan came from a family of craftsmen. He grew up using his hands to create, design and build alongside his father and brother. This love for building did not cease and many where blessed
by it. Ryan had a great love for the outdoors and adventures in all forms. He enjoyed horseback riding, fly fishing, backpacking, mountain biking, running, including marathons and an Ironman, camping, hunting, rock climbing, volleyball, water sports, and snow sports. The fun with family and friends was pure delight; people have always been Ryan’s focus. He found his joy and peace in God’s beautiful creation. Above all, Ryan was a man
listening to his favorite hymns. His graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00am on October 9, 2020 at Pine Mountain Cemeteryin Atascadero. Visitation will be held on October 8 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Chapel of the Roses Mortuary in Atascadero. Lee was born in Atascadero, CA on December 3, 1931. He graduated from Atascadero High School in 1949. He continued his education at San Luis Obispo Jr. College (Cuesta Jr. College) in San Luis Obispo, CA. Lee married Ima Jo (Loudermilk) Ostini on April 9, 1955 and celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. Lee worked for Bank of America for 37 years, most of the years in branch management. Lee is survived by his wife Ima Jo, his three children; Jeanine (Ostini) Salinas and her husband Larry Salinas;
University on a full scholarship. After her third semester, she returned home to help her parents, taking a job as a stenographer at Sears, Roebuck and Co. Eleven days before Pearl Harbor, on November 26, 1941, Lynne met Robert Glenn Henderson, a sailor stationed in LYNNE D. HENDERSON Indianapolis. On their second 1922 - 2020 date, while sitting in a movie theater, Bob asked Lynne to yndell Udell Dickerson marry him. Ten days later, they was born in Indianapolis, were married at Lynne’s parents’ Indiana, on July 7, 1922, home. to Blondell Jane and William The first four years of their Oscar Dickerson. Lynne passed marriage coincided with World away quietly on September 24, War II. Lynne lived with her 2020, at the home she shared parents and worked as a secretary with her daughter Sue and her while Bob was at sea for months granddaughter Harvest. at a time. Their first two chilAnyone who met Lynne dren, Sulinda Jane and Cynthia was blessed with her extraordiAnn, were born during this time. nary care and attention. Perhaps After the war, Lynne and Bob because as a young person she continued living in Indiana and was shy and had a stutter, she welcomed three more daughgrew up an astute listener. She ters: Dorothy Jo, Barbara Gay, was more likely to ask you and Antonia Rae. In 1954, the about your life than to tell you family moved to Arizona, and about hers, and her phenomthree years later to California, enal memory meant that she where their last child, son Patrick could recount details of stories Jay, was born. Lynne and Bob told decades ago. Her spirit lives eventually made their home in on through the shared memoPasadena. ries and gratitude of her family Lynne took great pride and joy and all those who were fortunate in her family. She referred to her enough to know and love her. family as her crown, with each of The oldest of Blonnie and her descendants a jewel in that William’s four children, Lynne crown. While in Pasadena, she graduated on the honor roll and Bob hosted many Thanksfrom George Washington High giving celebrations, and she espeSchool and attended Indiana cially relished taking family to
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Disneyland, where she was often the last one ready to leave. Lynne worked as a secretary for much of her life. She found great satisfaction in her work and developed long-lasting friendships with her co-workers. Upon retirement, Lynne and Bob moved to Atascadero to be close to their daughters Sue and Toni. Lynne became an active member of the local AARP and continued hosting and attending ever-growing family gatherings, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter celebrations. An active Episcopalian for most of her adult life, Lynne began attending a Quaker worship group when she moved to Atascadero. In 2003, Lynne and Bob moved to Nevada City, California, to live with their daughter Dorothy and her husband Doug at Sierra Friends Center, a Quaker retreat center and home of the Woolman Semester School and Camp Woolman. During her ten years in Nevada City, Lynne attended and then became a member of Grass Valley Friends Meeting. After Bob’s death in 2005, Lynne remained in Nevada City until 2013, when she returned to Atascadero and joined the Central Coast Friends Meeting. In her final years, Lynne was an example to all who knew her of how to age gracefully. She was an avid reader, a competitive bridge and Scrabble player, and
after God’s own heart. He was a devoted servant to his family, church and community. Just being with Ryan gave those around him a glimpse of Jesus. Ryan leaves behind his wife, Nikki, his parents, John and Linda, his brother, Randy (Sarah), nieces, nephews and numerous family and friends and his rescue Weimaraners, Brooklyn and Dudley. He will be deeply missed by all, but forever honored and remembered. Dr. Ryan Botts
Michele (Ostini) Esckelson and her husband Dwayne Esckelson; and Steven Ostini and his wife Andrea (Wooden) Ostini; his four grandchildren, Micah Morales, Karah (Morales) Martinez; Jacob Esckelson; and Katherine Ostini; Great grandson Elijah Martinez; sister Betty (Ostini) Hendrix and brother-in-law Rex Hendrix, and half sisters, Marilee, Sandra, Terri, Margaret and Debbie and many other extended relatives. Lee ispreceded in death by his parents Lee Ostini Sr. and Gladys Nelson; Grandchildren Andrew Ostini and Karlie Ostini and Nephew Jeffrey L. Hendrix. Lee was a strong Christian man who lovedhis family very much and also enjoyed many sports, baseball being his favorite. Lee will be missed by all the lives he touched.
dessert connoisseur. She loved music and was soothed on her last days by the songs of Kris Kristofferson and Frank Sinatra. She asked that the gospel song, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, be played at her memorial. Throughout her life, Lynne corresponded with her family of 81 children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and greatgreat grandchildren. She never missed acknowledging birthdays, all of which she knew by heart. Her own birthdays were an opportunity for family and friends to acknowledge her. Over a hundred people attended her 95th birthday celebration, most of them family members who traveled from around the country to be with her. Lynne extended her commitment and love of her family to her care for the wider community and world. She was a longstanding supporter of Sierra Friends Center, Camp Woolman, and RISE San Luis Obispo. An informed and dedicated voter, she kept a copy of a full-page newspaper photo of Barack Obama after he won the 2008 election. In her later years, she became a more outspoken activist and feminist. In 2016, she walked out of the room in disgust when she realized that Hillary Clinton had lost the election. Two months later, in her signature red hat and coat, she marched with her walker
in the January 2017 Women’s March. This past June, she donned a face mask and walked in a Black Lives Matter march in Atascadero. Ten days before her death, Lynne announced she was ready to go and that she wanted her children to be with her when she died. Her five remaining children (daughter Barbara preceded her in death) and numerous grandchildren arrived over the next ten days to visit with and care for her. In addition to visits, she received more than a hundred emails from family and friends. Until her final two days, she responded, with the assistance of a granddaughter, to each one. Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband Bob, daughter Barbara, sonsin-law Chuck and Clifford, and daughter-in-law Sherri. She is survived by her daughters Sue, Cindy, Dorothy, and Toni, her son Patrick, and sons-in-law Doug and Gordon, as well as her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Woolman programs at www.woolman.org/ donate. A viewing will be held at Chapel of the Roses from 2:00 to 6:00 PM on October 14, 2020. Current health guidelines of wearing masks and maintaining social distance will be observed.
DEATHS JAIMES — Maximo Eli Jaimes, infant, of Paso Robles passed away on September 20, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. KRUTSINGER — Kristi Joyce Krutsinger 51, of Paso Robles passed away on September 25, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. APPLE — Marella Apple,78, of Paso Robles passed away on September 26, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home. TULLY — Bernice “Bunny” Tully, 80, of Arroyo Grande passed away on September 30, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. LOPEZ — Betty Lopez, 76, of Paso Robles passed away on September 30, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation service MALMSKOG — Norman Arthur Malmskog, 88, of Arroyo Grande passed away on September 30, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. WAHL — Leona Frances Wahl, 66, of Arroyo Grande passed away on October 3, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. KEOHEN — Ruby Catherine Keohen, 92, of Paso Robles passed away on October 3, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel. RIDDLE — Jay Guy Riddle, 85, of Pismo Beach passed away on October 3, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral of Grover Beach. MONTOYA — Florencio Montoya, Jr., 83, of Arroyo Grande passed away October 3, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
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TO READ THE FULL WEEK’S REPORT, GO TO OUR WEBSITES: ATASCADERONEWS.COM • PASOROBLESPRESS.COM ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • 07:42— ROBERT EDGAR QUIGLEY of Atascadero was cited for SUSPENDED/REVOKED DRIVERS LICENSE [14601.1(A)VC], UNLAWFUL DISPLAY EVIDENCE OF REGISTRATION [4462.5VC]; Case no. 202321 OCTOBER 01, 2020 • 18:36— EDWARD GLENN HASH, transient, was cited for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)HS]; Case no. 202335 OCTOBER 02, 2020 • 02:46— RICHARD JOHN SVETICH of Templeton was cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 202340 • 10:13— JOSEPH EDWARD PENNINGTON, transient was cited for APPROPRIATION OF LOST PROPERTY BY FINDER [485PC MISD]; Case no. 202331 • 11:05— ROBERT AVILES, transient, was cited for LOCAL WARRANT -
MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no. 202343 • 11:53— MARLEY MCLAUGHLIN of Paso Robles was booked for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY [182PC], THEFT ACCESS CARD-INTENT TO USE,SELL,ETC [484E(A)PC], FELONY RECEIVING/CONCEALING STOLEN PROPERTY,ETC, VALUED OVER [496(A)PC], POSSESSION OF ID OF 10+ PERSONS [530.5(C)(3) PC]; Case no. 202345 • 11:53— TYLER STEPHEN SMITH of Paso Robles was booked for MISDEMEANOR POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)HS], FELONY VIOLATION OF PROBATION [1203.2(A)PC], CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY [182PC], THEFT ACCESS CARD-INTENT TO USE,SELL,ETC [484E(A)PC], FELONY RECEIVING/CONCEALING STOLEN PROPERTY,ETC, VALUED OVER [496(A)PC], POSSESSION OF ID OF 10+ PERSONS [530.5(C)(3) PC]; Case no. 202345 • 15:04— ANDREW MICHAEL POWELL, transient, was cited for POSSESSION OF DRUG PARA-
PHERNALIA [11364(A)HS], MISDEMEANOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)HS]; Case no. 202353 • 15:06— JYERICK ZANE NEBEKER, transient, was booked for FELONY VIOLATION OF PROBATION [1203.2(A)PC], BURGLARY - 1ST DEGREE [459PC], ATTEMPTED STOLEN VEHICLE [664/10851VC]; Case no. 202348 PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT October 01, 2020 • 00:55— ALBERIC ROLAND NAULT of Paso Robles was booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], DRIVE WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A) VC] OCTOBER 03, 2020 • 15:43— OLINA ROSE FINTEL of Springfield, MO was booked and released for BATTERY BY SPOUSE, COHABITANT, FORMER SPOUSE [243(E)(1)PC]; Case no. 20-2253 • 22:35— ALVARO MALDONADO
BASILIO of Paso Robles was OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE released to another agency for [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 202257 INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON • 12:40— WILLIAM SCOTT SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A) LAWRENCE COWAN of Paso Robles PC]; Case no. 202255 was released to another agency • 23:44— CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH for OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY TIBBETTS of Atascadero was [O/W-F], POSSESSION OF UNLAWreleased to another agency for FUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) BATTERY BY SPOUSE, COHABITANT, H&S], POSSESS NARCOTIC FORMER SPOUSE [243(E)(1)PC]; CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Case no. 202256 [11350(A)H&S]; Case no. 202259 • 15:57— PEDRO JOSUE OSUNA October 04, 2020 of Paso Robles was released to • 10:04— GERARDO PATRIanother agency for BATTERY BY CIO DELAPAZ of Paso Robles SPOUSE, COHABITANT, FORMER was released to another agency SPOUSE [243(E)(1)PC], POSSESfor POSSESSION OF SPECISION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE NALIA [11364(A)H&S]; Case no. [11377(A)H&S], POSSESS NARCOTIC 202261 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE • 22:51— BRIAN MILLAN of [11350(A)H&S], UNDER INFLUENCE Paso Robles was released to OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE another agency for being UNDER [11550(A)H&S], FAIL TO ANNUINFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED ALLY REGISTER ON BIRTHDAY SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], [290.012(A)PC], REVOKE POSTPOSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL RELEASE SUPERVISION & ORDER PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], PERSON TO CONFINEMENT IN SUSPENDED/REVOKED DRIVERS COUNTY JAIL [3455(A)(2)PC] LICENSE [14601.1(A)VC], DRIVING • 10:43— JAMIE JO WEINSREID of UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY Paso Robles was released to a third DRUG [23152(F)VC]; CASE NO. party for being UNDER INFLUENCE 20-2267
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statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/04/2025 PUB: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/2020 LEGAL CM 637 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201873 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MARTIN’S ON MAIN, 628 S. MAIN STREET, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TEMPLETON 628 MAIN STREET, LLC, 423 PEACHTREE CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ TEMPLETON 628 MAIN STREET, LLC, CHRISTINA L.AMATO-MARTIN, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/15/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2011 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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/15/2025 PUB: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/2020 LEGAL CM 638 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201807 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LOCAL IT EXPERTS, 490 LYSANDRA CT., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALLEN J MAPALO, 490 LYSANDRA 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/ ALLEN J. MAPALO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/04/2025 PUB: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/2020 LEGAL CM 639 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201793 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS
AS: DON’S AUTO BODY, 503 ALMOND DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DON NICHOLSON, 503 ALMOND DR, 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/ DON NICHOLSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/11/2010 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 09/02/2025 PUB: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/2020 LEGAL CM 640 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201866 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BLOKE, 5908 ENTRADA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: BROOKE DIONNE DAVIS, 1493 PAMELA CT, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, FARRON ELIZABETH DAY, 9388 CIELO AZUL CT, 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/ BROOKE D. DAVIS, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/14/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/14/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 641 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201829 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO PRESSURE WASHERS, 9309 MUSSELMAN DRIVE, ATASCADERO, CA 934222, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRADFORD CHARLES GOLDEN, 9309 MUSSELMAN DRIVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 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/ BRADFORD CHARLES GOLDEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/01/2020 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/08/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 642 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201888 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LA ADELITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & SEAFOOD, 7377 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LETICIA MENDEZ, 7377 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 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/ LETICIA MENDEZ RUIZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/16/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/16/2020 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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/16/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 643 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20201889 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20190751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: LA ADELITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & SEAFOOD, 7377 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 03/20/2019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: J. MARCOS LIMON OLIVARES, 200 W RICHARD ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL.: SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: J. MARCOS LIMON OLIVARES, OWNER THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 09/16/2020 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE
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ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK BY SCURRENS, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201909 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NASON AND ASSOCIATES, 9450 VIA CIELO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: NASON INC., 9450 VIA CIELO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 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/ NASON INC., WILLIAM NASON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2020 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/18/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 647 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201875 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PAWPRINT, 7100 GRAVES CREEK RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: KOMOIANY INC., 7100 GRAVES CREEK RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 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/ KOMOIANY INC., MIGUEL SCHULZ, PRES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/15/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: AUG 1, 1991 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 09/15/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 648 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201875 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MORADO’S SASSY SALSA, 1206 BADEN AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ELSA M MORADO, 1206 BADEN AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 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/ ELSA MORADO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/12/2020
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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/21/2025 PUB: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020 LEGAL CM 651 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201922 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HOWZE OF WAX LUX BEAUTY BAR, 8838 MORRO ROAD, SUITE D, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRANDI TEREZ RAMIREZ, 8350 SANTA YNEZ 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/ BRANDI TEREZ RAMIREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/21/2020 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 09/21/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 652 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201936 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GOODS GARMENT AND AESTHETIC PRODUCTIONS CO., 1303 W GRAND AVE, SUITE 115F, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TANNER DANE JENINGS, 1179 ANTLER DRIVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ TANNER DANE JENINGS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/22/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2019 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/22/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 653 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201881 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SUITCHASE, 866 RIO MESA CIRCLE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MELANIE MCWILLIAMS, 866 RIO MESA CIRCLE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ MELANIE MCWILLIAMS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of
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San Luis Obispo County on 09/15/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/17/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/15/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 654 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201941 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RED ROSE CO., 4460 INTERLAKE RD, BRADLEY, CA 93426, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: ANNETTE MARIE PARRY, 4460 INTERLAKE RD, BRADLEY, CA 93426, KIMBERLY LYN RAINE, 4460 INTERLAKE RD, BRADLEY, CA 93426 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/ ANNETTE MARIE PARRY, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/12/2015 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/23/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 655 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201947 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SONA ESTATE, 3995 WILLOW CREEK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A TRUST: DENNIS MICHAEL BROWN, 3995 WILLOW CREEK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, CANDICE LADD BROWN, 3995 WILLOW CREEK ROAD, 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/ DENNIS MICHAEL BROWN, TRUSTEE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/24/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 656 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201950 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GATEWAY PLAZA, 1800 E. GRAND AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: KHUSHAL INVESTMENT LLC, 460 DENNIS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ KHUSHAL INVESTMENT LLC, JASHVANT PATEL, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/31/2020 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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/24/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 657 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201956 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HANDSOMELY GORGEOUS, 494 N 12TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ORSHEA DAVIS, 494 N 12TH ST, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 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/ ORSHEA DAVIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/28/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/28/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 659 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201958 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JACOB’S ROOFING, 6680 SERRA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DAVID JEREMY WILSON, 6680 SERRA 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/ DAVID JEREMY WILSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/28/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 660 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201938 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ATLAS CLEANING, 7200 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: ISABEAU LEILANI KELLENBARGER, 7200 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SHANE M MUNN,
7200 PORTOLA ROAD, 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/ ISABEAU KELLENBARGER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/23/2020 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 09/23/2025 PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2020 LEGAL CM 661 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201921 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LA COSECHA BAR AND RESTAURANT, 448 ROBLES ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP: LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LA COSECHA, LP, 448 ROBLES ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, LJL, INC, 448 ROBLES ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 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/ CAROLE MACDONAL, VICE PRESIDENT OF LJL, INC, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/11/2013 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 09/21/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 662 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201979 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FLOWER POWER, 435 LE POINT ST, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NICKI MARGARET SUCEC, 435 LE POINT ST, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ NICKI M. SUCEC GRENIER, SOLE PROPRIETOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/30/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 663 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No 20201982 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RED OAK SEASONING, 8395 SAN FRANCISCO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CALEB JOSHUA KIRBY, 8395 SAN FRANCISCO 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/ CALEB JOSHUA KIRBY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/29/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/30/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201985 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ELLS AUTO WHOLESALE, 1208 WINDSONG WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ELLS AVIATION LLC, 179 NIBLICK RD #149, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ ELLS AVIATION LLC, STEVEN W. ELLS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/01/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 665 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201944 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALLPEOPLE COUNSELING AND COACHING SERVICES, 1052 MAIN STREET STE. ‘F’, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DR. JOANNE SMITH, 330 ISLAND ST, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, EVANS COWAN, MS, 330 ISLAND ST, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 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/ DR. JOANNE SMITH, COOWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. TOMMY GONG, County Clerk By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/23/2025
PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 666 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201835 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOHNSTON MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC, 1680 DAWN ROAD, NIPOMO, CA. 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: JOHNSTON MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC, 1680 DAWN ROAD, NIPOMO, CA. 93444 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/ Organization CA. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHNSTON MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INC, KELLY JENSEN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/09/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 8/17/20 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 09/09/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 667 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20201999 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NARDONNE’S LA FAMIGLIA PIZZERIA, 8501 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOHN MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, 8501 EL CAMINO REAL, 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/ JOHN DOUGHERTY, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/15/2018 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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/02/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 668 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JAVADI FARM LABOR, 500 LINNE RD E1, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: BENCHMARK VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, INC, P.O. BOX 4878, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 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/ BENCHMARK VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, INC., SECRETARY LORRAINE JAVADI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on
10/06/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/15/2020 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/06/2025 PUB: 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2020 LEGAL CM 669 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HEIDI LISA SPENCER CASE NO. 20PR-0267 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of HEIDI LISA SPENCER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD L. SPENCER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD L. SPENCER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/20/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET; MAILING ADDRESS: 1035 PALM ST., RM. 385, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. In Pro Per Petitioner RICHARD L. SPENCER 27416 TRABUCO CIRCLE MISSION VIEJO CA 92692 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/20 CNS-3400851# PASO ROBLES PRESS PUB: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15/2020
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LEGAL CM 651 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Atascadero DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 At the time of this publishing, it is expected that this meeting will be held virtually. Should circumstances change, which would allow for the meeting to be physically open to the public, the change will be noted on the City’s website with the posting of the agenda and agenda packet. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated above to consider the following project and proposed environmental determination. 1) The proposed project consists of proposed Tentative Parcel Map that includes a right-of-way abandonment at 2930 and 2945 Ramona Road (SBDV20-0047). This project qualifies for a Class 15 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15315 for minor land divisions. Staff’s recommendation is to approve the project with conditions. 2) The proposed project consists of a proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Master Plan of Development for a 6 lot residential subdivision at 1827 & 1843 El Camino Real (RECON20-0078). This is being processed as a reconsideration of a previously approved but expired project as no significant changes are proposed and no code changes effecting the project have been enacted since the original approval. The project is consistent with the certified Final EIR for the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan and subsequent addendums. Staff’s recommendation is to approve the project with conditions. Interested individuals will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project and are invited to call 805-538-2888 to listen and submit written public comments to pc-comments@ atascadero.org by 5:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. The comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Chairperson’s discretion. All comments should be a maximum of 500 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the office of the Secretary of the Commission. If a challenge to the above applications is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services at 805470-3402 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. DATED: October 6, 2020 S/ P Dunsmore, Community Development PUB: 10/08/2020 LEGAL CM 670
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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 Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; 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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till haven’t seen a tarantula yet, but if the mating season for deer has anything to do with announcing seasonal changes, it’s obvious that Fall has arrived. North County is alive and well with nature doing its thing! We were unable to get to the “Reverse Parade” sponsored by the Colony Days committee, but from all reports, it went over well. Lots of people “drove” by to look at the displays set up by nonprofit organizations and business people here in Atascadero. The Atascadero Quota Club had a nice display to remind viewers of the Quota Colony Tea they have presented for years as a kickoff to a weeklong Colony Days celebration of Atascadero’s founding. They will be back next year! It is hard for all of us to have to cancel or redesign events that have been a part of our communities for so many years. However, I am hopeful that we
and Fishes, and many churches to reach our families in need. I will keep you posted through my column and our website and social media. We will not be using the “drop-off ” collection boxes around the community, as we have in the past. Please know that this was a difficult decision for all of us. After 33 years, you can understand that, but safety is a major factor for everyone. I know Atascadero Loaves and Fishes has had to adjust their plans for the Christmas Project, as well as the Kiwanis with Toys for Tots and Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles. Those groups all plan to move forward in a different way also. Please keep Coats for Kids in mind when you go through your closets. Make sure the warm items you are donating are worth passing along to someone in need. Thank you to all of you who have been on our wonderful “volunteer team” for so many years. Be assured that we will be back in the swing of things next year. Here’s another recipe for your Fall menu. It uses a spice cake mix, instant butterscotch pudding mix and canned pumpkin. Easy!
Pumpkin Bundt Cake Ingredients: 1 pkg. spice cake mix (18 ¼ -oz.) 1 pkg. instant butterscotch pudding mix (3 ½ oz.) 4 eggs ¼ c. water ¼ c. oil 1 ½ c. canned pumpkin 2 t. pumpkin pie spice Powdered sugar for garnish Directions: In a large mixing bowl blend all ingredients together. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds, then 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until tested done. Let cool for 30 minutes, then turn out on a serving plate. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serves 8 to 10. Note: For added “spice” sprinkle your serving plate lightly with nutmeg. Enjoy the season. Watch for acorns hitting your car like a bullet! Look for Tarantulas! Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.
The New Normal face masks the old, “Hello, my name is,” tag for people to write in their own name will become a billionaire. 3) Zoom, Facetime, and email will replace meetings and commitlee pitts tees. COLUMNIST 4) Anyone who coughs or e’re living through sneezes in public will be treated the strangest year like a leper. I’ve ever experi5) We’ll never forget who enced. Just as World War II, The gave us the China flu, and we’ll Depression, and 911 changed purchase less of anything that our world forever, so too will the says, “Made in China.” This will COVID pandemic. What will cripple dollar stores. Craftsmen be leftover from the COVID and hobbyists will bury their crises? Will people still wear tools “Made in China” so that in face masks, will they eat out less a couple hundred thousand years, often, will they social distance, they’ll make inferior coal. will PPE remain in our vocabu6) Elon Musk will invent a lary, will people still fill concert temperature gauge to be hung venues, arenas, and stadiums after over the entrance of every home a vaccine is produced? Here are a and business that will unleash an few predictions. alarm when someone tries to enter 1) People will make greater use with a body temperature in excess of mail-in-ballots and eventually of 98.8 degrees. voting by phone, which will make 7) More people will keep a it possible for my dearly departed six-month supply of dehydrated grandparents to vote again. And meals in their basement. People again. will buy big freezers and buy 2) With everyone wearing face halves of beef and go whole hog masks, I haven’t recognized anyone on pork. They’ll stockpile food, since March. As a result of mask liquor, and toilet paper, and grocers wearing, the number of flu and will rethink the strategy of “justcold cases is radically lower, and so in-time deliveries.” many will continue the practice. 8) People will relearn the joy The first company that produces of cooking and eat at home more a face mask that prints on their often as a third of the restaurants
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in America will not reopen if we don’t find a vaccine soon. 9) Ranchers will buy more of their bulls online so no one will show up at sales, causing purebred producers to have strokes starting their annual bull sale with only four people on the seats, including the extension agent, a banker, and a retired couple who came for the free lunch. 10) Big expensive weddings with hundreds of guests will go the way of the dodo bird. Newly married couples will take the cash instead, and the word “dowry” will renter our vocabulary. 11) People have learned what a joy it is to eat outside, and they’ll do it more often. Outdoor home kitchens and patio dining at restaurants will be the trend. 12) The sports our kid’s play will change. Gone will be football with its huddles and scrums as will basketball with its close contact and sweaty bodies. Soccer will become the favored sport, and golf and tennis will both make big comebacks. 13) Employees will work from home more, and instead of phoning a call center in India, you’ll be connected with an English speaking American sitting by his phone in his or her bathrobe. 14) More kids will be homeschooled, and colleges which were
previously more proud of their buildings and football fields will now offer online courses taught by great teachers who’ll be paid like superstars. The value of a college education will become more questionable. 15) Cowboys and cowgirls will carry small bottles of Purell® in their saddlebags. 16) Old Sears and JC Penney buildings will continue to be converted into Amazon distribution centers, and malls will be transformed into “pay-as-they-go” dog parks. 17) People will shop at big grocery stores less and at farmers’ markets more. 18) Residents of big cities will bail out of them faster than rats leaving a sinking ship. Speaking of which, I’d sure hate to own a cruise line these days. I predict that many of these floating palaces will be parked permanently, and their cabins turned into condos and rest homes. 19) The handshake will be replaced permanently by the fist bump. 20) We will respect and trust scientists’ less and nurses more. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.
The Blessings and Benefits of Salvation — Part 3 purchased and owns each believer as His dear child (Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 2:9). Believers have been bought with the price of Christ’s death and sacrifice on the cross. Because dr. gary m. barker God owns us, He has accepted COLUMNIST the responsibility of providing for o be saved by God’s and protecting us. Salvation gives grace and mercy is the a believer the emotional stability greatest display of God’s of belonging to God forever. love for sinful man in the Bible. 12. Salvation results in the God’s salvation thru the sacrifice Triune Godhead indwelling each of His Son Jesus Christ has deliv- believer. To indwell means to live ered a believer from experiencin a believer. The body of every ing everlasting destruction from believer becomes the temple of the presence of the Lord in hell. God (1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19). This great salvation is a free gift God lives in a believer so that He received by faith (Romans 3:21can manifest His life and nature 24, 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9). Salva- thru a believer (Galatians 2:20, tion has provided many wonderful 2 Peter 1:4). God will always be blessings. In this meditation, I present with a believer and enable want to continue to share five him to be empowered by God. more of these blessings. Each person of the Godhead 11. Salvation makes a believer indwells the believer: 1) Father: the personal possession of God Ephesians 4:6; 2) Son: Colossians thru redemption. God has 1:27; 3) Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthi-
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will soon be able to get back to some of our normal routines, even with a mask! Speaking of changes, our committee for Coats for Kids has struggled with how we could produce that event safely for everyone involved, from volunteers to those who benefit from the distribution. We usually serve over 750 families between the Paso Robles and the Atascadero distributions of warm coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts for each member in the family so that can equate to working with some 3,000 items. Due to the logistics involved in the setups of the distributions, our committee determined that this year, and only this year, we would cancel the traditional way we have worked for 33 years. Our dedicated cleaners, Fashion Cleaners in Atascadero, Plazza Cleaners in Atascadero and Paso Robles, and Paso Robles Cleaners and Laundry in Paso Robles, will continue to accept dropped off Coats for Kids items and clean them free of charge. Committee members will pick them up and we will distribute them differently once we determine what that will be. We will work with ECHO, Paso Robles and Atascadero Loaves
ans 6:19. A believer will never be alone during his earthly life. Jesus promised: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). 13. Salvation makes us spiritually complete and perfect in Christ (Colossians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:11). Faith in Christ as Savior causes God to impute or transfer to the account of a believer all the personal qualities of Christ. A believer becomes holy and sinless in the sight of God (2 Corinthians 5:21). God accepts a believer as He accepts His own Son (Ephesians 1:6-7). 14. Salvation brings a believer into a close and intimate relationship with God (Ephesians 2:1113, 1Peter 3:18). This nearness was made possible thru Christ’s death and the forgiveness of sin. Salvation makes it possible to have a close and meaningful fellowship with God (1 John1:37). 15. Salvation makes every
believer a priest who has access to God (1 Peter 2:5-9, Revelation 1:5-6, Hebrews 4:14-16). Every believer can have personal and direct access to God as a priest. This is the main function of a priest. Every believer can boldly come before God in prayer for himself and others. The priesthood of believers makes access to God a very real and practical blessing. Indeed we as Christians have been greatly blessed by the benefits of salvation. The amazing truth is that all these blessings are received the moment a person believes in Christ and is saved. Salvation in its totality is a free gift of God’s GRACE: “For by GRACE, you have been saved through FAITH” (Ephesians 2:8, Titus 2:11). Dr. Gary Baker is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.
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Human Trafficking Task Force The Anatomy of Human Trafficking By SLO COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE BOARD
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n coming to grips with the scourge of human trafficking, it is helpful to understand the primary characters in this epidemic. If we understand who plays a role in human trafficking, we are better equipped to understand why it takes place and how we can impact the fight against it. Human trafficking is a supply and demand fueled market. Although the demand drives the supply, there are also suppliers that make the commodity of humans readily available. Quite simply, the main players are best described as: the trafficker or pimp, the victim, the sex purchaser or buyer, and lastly, law enforcement, it’s partners, and the community. The terms trafficker or pimp are interchangeable. The trafficker is motivated by one thing: money. The trafficker will stop at nothing in the quest to make as much money as possible, literally off the backs of others. Tr a f f i c k e r s a r e masters at manipulation, are predatory in Defeating human nature, and use various trafficking is a great emotional, physical, and psychological abuses to moral calling of manipulate and control our time. a victim. Traffickers are experts Condoleezza Rice at identifying people with low self-esteem, a history of being abused, or who lack of positive adult role models. Sadly, the idea of a pimp has been glorified in our culture, and the term pimp is prevalent in today’s language. When people say things like “pimp my ride” or “that’s so pimp,” the term pimp is used in a complementary manner. The term pimp has become so ingrained in our society that the true evil nature of pimps has been watered down. A trafficker or pimp can be anyone. It is not uncommon to find that a trafficker is a convicted felon working the streets, a college
student behind a keyboard, or a lifelong local resident with no criminal history. Traffickers view victims as a commodity and treat them as such. So long as they are paying, a trafficker will allow a sex purchaser to do whatever they want to the victim. Traffickers and pimps are truly among the most evil and cruel of the criminal element and will employ any tactic needed to exploit victims and advance their money-making ventures. After all, it is all about the money. Trafficking victims are individuals forced to participate in prostitution. Sadly, many trafficking victims have experienced a lifetime of exploitation and abuse. Victims come from all backgrounds; however, about 95% of sex trafficking victims are female. Victims are treated as a pimp’s property and are treated in inhumane and degrading ways. The pimping subculture has a set of rules that victims are expected to follow. Disobedience to the pimp’s rules can lead to punishment ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault. Victims are often branded or tattooed with their pimp’s name to signify ownership and complete loyalty. To simplify why victims are such a valuable commodity to their traffickers, we can contrast illegal drug sales to sex trafficking. We all know that a drug can only be sold or consumed once. A human, however, can be sold repeatedly. A victim can be sold countless times a day, and in that way, is seen by exploiters as renewable and very lucrative. In the sex trade, victims are literally worked to exhaustion and beyond. In our county, victims have reported that they have been sold as many as ten or more times a day to sex purchasers. Rescuing and restoring victims, turning them from victims to survivors, and “thrivers” can be a very long and complicated process. Sometimes, victims do not view themselves as a victim, they do not cooperate with law enforcement, or they blame themselves. These are tough hurdles to overcome. Most victims have been abused for such a long time; it takes years of consistent
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and reliable support to get out of “the life” and escape exploitation. A common statistic states that it takes up to seven positive contacts with law enforcement investigators for a victim to leave a life of exploitation. The term “john” has been used historically to describe a person seeking prostitution services. That term is outdated, and the “johns” are more accurately described as “sex buyers” or “sex purchasers.” Sex buyers fuel the sex trafficking economy. Without buyers, there is no need for the supply. The traffickers would be forced to operate elsewhere or engage in some other enterprise. Sex buyers can be anyone. They are local business owners, family members, friends, and neighbors. You may think that you do not know anyone who buys sex. Even if that is the case, it is likely that there are only one or two degrees of separation from a person who has paid for sex. The notion that human trafficking takes place in far off lands and involves international connections, or “sea train” shipping containers full of humans is simply not accurate. Sex purchasers are Americans that are buying other Americans for their own sexual gratification. It is the American male that drives the human trafficking market. There are different reasons as to why there is such a demand. Sex purchasers often pay someone to engage in sexual acts that their spouse or partner will not allow. Having access to disposable income is another reason. The rise in use and accessibility of pornography has also impacted human trafficking. Pornography has been described as a gateway drug. At some point, the natural progression can lead to seeking prostitution services when pornography “is not enough.” Local law enforcement efforts through the San Luis Obispo County Counter Human Trafficking Team and Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force is geared towards addressing both the supply and demand of exploitation locally. Investigators recognize that it effectively disrupts both the supply and demand
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this year at https://california.ballottrax.net/ voter/. Voting in person this year will be a bit of a new experience, Gong said. While every active registered voter in California will get a ballot in the mail, some people must vote in person for various reasons, including lost or damaged mailed ballots, the need for language assistance or help due to a disability, or because they want to register to vote on Election Day, which California law allows at polling places. Traditional polling places — community centers, retirement homes and in some
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City Council candidates forum and then dove into what are considered three of Atascadero’s top topics of debate — cannabis, homelessness and the upcoming one-cent sales tax increase measure. In their opening statements, each of the candidates provided the viewers with background information on their lives and desires for the mayor’s position. Jones opened the forum questions with an obligatory one surrounding the most significant needs in the City, and each candidate briefly stated their platform and ideas for improvement. Moreno opened the answer portion stating economic development continues to be Atascadero’s most pressing issue and provided how she and the Council helped steer the City in the right direction. Tanimoto spoke about the City’s need to address the homeless situation first and foremost. He talked about increases to police and public safety budgets to help as well as enlisting the assistance of potentially interested interns from Cal Poly that are working toward a future in mental health. Donovan, who spoke last, agreed that economic development and homelessness were important issues but stated that the primary issue is the COVID-19 pandemic and opening local businesses. Two questions later, Jones asked the candidates if the City should change its policy that currently only allows residents to order
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Over the next two and a half hours, AUSD Superintendent Tom Butler and his staff worked to answer questions surrounding the reopening plan and the new details added to it. Trustees asked their questions and presented their arguments. The approved health and safety plan is a version of the blended model, which is posted on the District’s website, will continue with reduced class sizes, and require students to wear masks while on campus as well as washing their hands and or sanitizing before entry or exit of any classroom. The plan covers a number of topics from drop-off and pick-up times and hand washing to the contact-tracing protocols and school shutdowns if someone tests positive. It is recommended that every parent with a student in the District read the plan and familiarize themselves with it as there
cases people’s garages — have been hard to come by because of the pandemic. State Senate Bill 423 gives counties a workaround. It lets them merge precincts, as long as they keep the ratio of one precinct per 10,000 registered voters instead of the typical 1,000 voters. These consolidated polling places — voter service centers — must be open from Saturday, Oct. 31, through Monday, Nov. 2, for at least eight hours each day and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Lines could be long at the voter service centers, especially on Nov. 3, due to COVID-19 guidelines. A detailed set of instructions written by state officials in July urges at least six feet of space between voting equipment and voter
deliveries of cannabis rather than establishing a dispensary or retail shop, in the name of generating revenue. Both Moreno and Tanimoto were in favor of the talking point and making it a discussion but ultimately feared it might not be best for a variety of reasons, including compromising values of the City and some that live within it. “We have to decide what kind of community we want to be, what are we going to look like as a City,” Moreno said. “Because this decision forever imprints who we are, it doesn’t get undone.” Donovan argued for the change, stating Atascadero voters have already twice voted in favor of cannabis and that it should be an option explored for economic growth. “If our constituents have already asked for access to the product, and we are already allowing that product to come into Atascadero,” Donovan said. “It’s really hard for me to reconcile why we aren’t pursuing retail locations.” The next question surrounded the proposed 1% sales tax increase on the Nov. 3 ballots. Again, Moreno and Tanimoto agreed, this time supporting the measure the City Council placed on the upcoming ballot while Donovan provided his reasons against it. “I support the measure because our City has been using their reserve funds to pay all the bills and keep Atascadero City afloat,” Tanimoto said. “Yes, we need more police and more firemen, and this particular tax would help generate that kind of revenue. There are is also a checklist to run through with their child before sending them to school. Starting as early as Wednesday, Oct. 7, the District will begin sending out parent registration surveys to determine each family’s educational choices for their child. Full distance learning, the blended in-person model and independent studies will be offered to all. The District is looking at reopening kindergarten through second grade on Nov. 2 and third grade through fifth grade on Nov. 16. While the younger kids could get back in the classroom as early as next month, the older students, grades six through 12, will wait until the beginning of 2021 to start fresh with a new semester rather than shuffle around the master schedule before the holiday break. This week also marked the beginning of extracurricular activities in the District. Beginning Monday, cohorts of small groups started working together, provided
check-in locations. In some tight spots, the guide urges the use of plexiglass partitions. And marked spaces on the floor, similar to those in retail and grocery stores, should be used for voters waiting to cast a ballot. Election workers will be expected to follow strict public health rules, including sanitizing voting equipment at each site and wearing gloves and other protective equipment. Voters who arrive without a mask will be offered one, as will anyone wearing a mask with a slogan of support for a candidate, a violation of rules banning electioneering at the polls. As usual, anyone in line when the centers close at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote, Gong reiterated.
so many services in our City that have had to be cut back because we haven’t been generating enough revenue.” Both Moreno and Tanimoto touched on the fact that Atascadero currently generates less tax revenue than any other city in the county, which has led to skeleton police crews and deteriorating firehouses. “This is being painted as an emergency services tax that is going to go toward our police and fire, and I am very much in favor in that,” Donovan said in response to the needs of public safety. “I want them to get that funding, but I don’t believe this tax is the answer.” Donovan stated his issue with the sales tax measure is that there is no guarantee that the money generated will go directly to police and fire and will end up being spent on other city matters. As the current mayor, Moreno addressed why the tax isn’t solely dedicated to public safety in her answer to the question. “If we are tight in the police department can you imagine that it is probably the same way in community development, public works and across the entire city,” Moreno said. “...Not one public safety employee asked to have it dedicated to public safety because they know this is a City-wide need.” Following the final question, each of the three candidates ended the forum with their closing statements before logging off. To view this forum in its entirety, go to the @Atascaderochamber Facebook page and look for the video posted on their wall.
that there is still no shared equipment. In closing, Trustee Tami Gunther and Donn Clickard asked for the creation of a teacher “taskforce” that could raise specific questions regarding issues or absences in the reopening plan that have given them pause. Butler agreed and, according to sources close to the situation, has already made contact with teachers regarding its formation. Moving forward, the ADTA and the District will continue to work together. According to Williams, Tuesday night’s meeting answered several of the teachers’ questions from the beginning and is hoping to continue to get answers through the Taskforce. “I have never had this many teachers sign up for a committee before. I can tell you that,” Williams said. For more information on the reopening, check the Atascadero School Board Website and The Atascadero News for future updates.
The easiest way to vote in person is to bring your mailed ballot with you to your nearest center. If you don’t have a ballot, you may need to vote provisionally. Officials may want to verify your registration status or confirm that it wasn’t already mailed. With these extra steps, a vote may not be counted on Nov. 3, but it will eventually. Californians have been voting by mail for years, each election showing a steady increase of participation. In March, more than 72% of votes cast in the state’s primary came through the U.S. Postal Service. The March primary was a record-setting election for SLO County with 176,343 registered voters and 111,239 ballots cast. Nearly 80% of voters in the County cast vote-by-mail ballots.
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up hope. So that word resonated with me through everything.” In the early stages of her recovery after a long and traumatic bout with the coronavirus, Ybarra found herself grateful and passionate in giving back to the community and started looking for ways to help out. “I was elated, and I just made a promise to myself and to my faith that I would give back to the community,” she said. “I want to pay it forward. The first thing I did was create a group of sewers to make masks to give to the community, most to elderly homes, but to whoever needed them.” The local group made up of five ladies called themselves the “Sewing Angels.” So far, they have donated over 600 masks to the community, including retirement communities and the El Camino Homeless Organization. Once healthy enough to get up and move around, Ybarra painted a big colorful “Hope” sign and displayed it proudly in her front yard
Gong is expecting the numbers to be even higher for the general election. He continues to work with local US Postal Service Postmasters and will be adjusting his staffing to help with the count. California is a state that allows counties to begin processing votes before polls close on Nov. 3. Counties may begin processing vote-by-mail seven business days before the election. Having verified the signatures on the return envelopes, elections officials remove the voted ballots and process them through their vote tallying system. Under no circumstances may they tabulate the results until after the close of polls on election day. “The US Post Office has been very cooperative with us,” Gong said. “Yes, they treat the ballot as a top priority.”
for months until it one day disappeared. “I shared that story with Farron Elizabeth, and she asked me to create a Hope sign for her, and that sparked the vision of having the Hope signs everywhere,” Ybarra proclaimed. Ybarra has begun finding local artists as well as residents that just want to inspire others. Each of the signs donated to local businesses is wholly unique and up to the artist’s interpretation of what hope means to them. “Hope means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. My message is hope for our community and for all communities and for prosperity,” Ybarra explained. “Hope for strong living, hope for getting through this very challenging year. Lighting the torch of hope here in our little quaint town.” Each of the signs are free for not only the businesses but also for the artists. Ybarra’s husband builds the signs himself with a kickstand in the back so they can stand alone out front or even in the window. The Hope Project is currently displayed in front of nine local businesses in the art district and on Entrada.
A look at a couple of the signs currently sitting outside local businesses. Photos by Connor Allen
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