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Thousands Cruise Vine Street Victorian Showcase Parade

Paso Council Takes a Unified Stand Against Shelter-At-Home Order, Retracts Vote

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Joint Unified School District said goodbye to trustees Joan Summers and Joel Peterson after serving eight years and Stephanie Ulibarri, who served two years.

Each departing trustee said their goodbyes and welcomed the newly elected officials.

“To the incoming board members, welcome. We are in-trusting our future to you, our children, my children, and our communities’ children,” Peterson said. “You’re not here to litigate the past and past failures — we need your leadership, your vision and your energy to solve some big issues coming up — the community elected you to serve and lead and I hope that is why you ran.

I challenge you to dig deep and get ready for an amazing ride.”

PRJUSD Superintendent Curt Dubost was the temporary board president, administering the Oath of Office to new trustees Dorian Baker, Jim Reed, and Nathan Williams and re-elected trustee Chris Bausch.

Each member’s term runs through December 2024.

Bausch and Christopher Arend were nominated for president of the Board of Trustees. With a 4-3 vote, Arend will serve as president for 2021.

Bausch was the only nominee for clerk of the Board and will serve in that capacity for 2021.

The Board appointed representatives to various committees: • District Representative at the Annual Governing Boards Representatives’ Meeting and Liaison Representative to the SLOCSBA: Arend • City/Schools/Cuesta Liaison Committee: Bausch and Tim Gearhart • Legislative Representative: Williams and Bausch • District Safety Committee: Gearhart and Lance Gannon • District/Parent Council: Baker, Williams and Arend

PASO ROBLES - In a special meeting last Thursday, Dec. 10, the Paso Robles City Council met to discuss the latest Stay at Home Order issued by Governor Newsom that went into effect on Sunday, Dec. 6 at midnight.

After a call to order by Mayor Steve Martin, he turned the meeting over to Tom Frutchey, Paso Robles City Manager, who stated up front that “this is a rapidly evolving situation and they wanted to get it to the council as soon as possible.”

Frutchey continued by first explaining that he would be giving an overview of the topics; however, they have experts within the City that were available for further questions who all were in attendance.

The regional stay-at-home order was implemented in regions with less than 15 percent ICU availability and prohibited private gatherings of any size. In addition, Newsom announced that all non-essential travel was restricted statewide starting on Dec. 3 until further notice.

Under the new stay-at-home order, essential businesses such as grocery stores must operate at 20 percent capacity; bars, wineries, salons, and restaurant dining were ordered to shut down; and hotels could only be open for critical infrastructure support.

Schools could remain open if they’ve received a waiver, and restaurants could continue take-out and delivery services.

The order was to remain in effect for at least three weeks and, after that period, would be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity met or exceeds 15 percent. This was to be assessed weekly after the initial three-week period.

The State released a map of five regions and their current ICU capacity and projected dates when regions would fall below the 15 percent threshold. San Luis Obispo County, for the first time, was placed in the “Southern California Region,”

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Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Snow King and Queen ride in a sleigh for the Vine Street Victorian Showcase on Dec. 12 in Paso Robles. The event is being held again on Dec. 19. Photo by Hayley Mattson

The unsinkable spirit of North County continues to power through the cold dark nights of the 2020 winter

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s is the story of 2020, the Vine Street Victorian Showcase is no exception to trying things a little differently.

A clean break from the drama of post-election debate and argu-

ments over the latest governor’s “orders,” the annual Paso Robles Vine Street event was lights on and drive through with familiar faces and bright, shiny places.

Instead of the usual crowds of thousands of people walking up and down the 1-mile strip of Vine Street, it was a vehicle

parade of several hundred cars and trucks with cheery voices shouting season’s greetings from the windows.

The usual bright spots on Vine Street were lit up with the holiday spirit up and down the strip.

Ebenezer Scrooges white-light second-floor deck was empty,

however, as he joined in the parade to shout his “bah humbug” rhetoric up and down at the drivers and passersby from the back of a vintage auto driven by 2018 Pioneer Day Marshal Bob Tullock, who was escorting the founder of CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

SPORTS

Templeton’s Backer, Forniss Sign National Letters of Intent to Play Softball

By CONNOR ALLEN green and white, Backer struck connor@pasoroblespress.com fear in the heart of opposing TEMPLETON — In front of their home field at Vineyard Elementary School, Isabella Backer and Charlotte Forniss, on Thursday, Dec. 10, signed National Letters of Intent to continue their softball careers in college. Backer signed to play at Division 1 Elon University in North Carolina while Forniss committed to Division 2 Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho.

Backer has started each of her first three seasons for the Eagles and will make it a perfect 4-for-4 should the Templeton Eagles play spring sports in 2021, her senior year.

Over her three years in the

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pitchers she faced. In 50 games in her high school career, according to Maxpreps.com, Backer batted over .400 with a .409 slugging average, with 65 hits, 37 RBI, 52 runs scored, and 10 home runs, six of which she hit as a freshman.

Backer also played tennis at Templeton High School but knew for a long time that softball would be her sport of the future.

“Travel ball started, for me, in sixth grade, and when I knew that was the only sport I wanted to play in college,” Backer stated. “We went on a college tour in ninth grade where we visited Elon University in the Colonial Athletic League. I attended a three-day softball camp and immediately connected with

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Left, Charlotte Forniss stands in her Northwest Nazarene University jersey. Right, Isabella Backer signs her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Elon University in North Carolina. Contributed photos

the coaches, players, and campus. athletes in Ashley Daughety, who I just felt right at home.” is now pitching for Texas A&M in Forniss has been a great soft- the Southeastern Athletic Conferball player but played behind one CONTINUED ON PAGE A15 of Templeton’s most outstanding

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Day of Giving Delivers Holiday Cheer During a Rough Year

Toy Bank’s 26th annual event was held at Paso Robles Event Center

By BRIAN WILLIAMS

PASO ROBLES — More than 500 families received some help for Christmas at the 26th annual Day of Giving on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Paso Robles Event Center.

“For me right now, this is very important because I am only working two days a week,” said Mayra Calderon of Paso Robles. “It’s been a little rough this year. This is a blessing.”

The free event is organized each year by the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles with lots of help from the community. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, this year’s Day of Giving was held inside the spacious Adelaide Hall.

“All of the people that have been coming in have been super thankful,” said Amanda Bean, who is the Day of Giving Coordinator and co-chair of the Toy Bank board. “They understand that this is a weird year, and it’s not always going to be like this. People have been very gracious and understanding that things are different this year. Luckily everyone is rolling with it.”

Bean, 29, said when the planning began months ago, safety was their top priority.

“We all agreed that if we could keep everyone safe, we would put the extra work in to make sure that it happened, and I think we’ve done that,” Bean said.

The Toy Bank provides toys, games, playground balls, stuffed animals, books, arts and crafts at the Day of Giving. Everything is donated by event sponsors and the community or purchased with money donated by residents and businesses.

“People were just super generous this year,” said Toy Bank board co-chair Maribeth Bonomi. “Super, super generous. I felt like people understand we all have a need right now and everybody is sensitive to it.”

The Hall allowed the seven overflowing toy stations to be spaced out. Thousands of unwrapped namebrand toys were organized on tables by gender and age. One or two volunteers crewed each station when the first families came in at 8 a.m. and through to the last family scheduled at about 3 p.m.

Families with children in Paso Robles, San Miguel, Shandon, Bradley, and Heritage Ranch receive toys, clothes and gift cards at the Day of Giving. Libby Lemm and her husband Rollie started the local Toy Bank and the Day of Giving.

Officially 545 families signed up for the Day of Giving in Paso Robles, an all-time high and equates to just under 1,200 children benefiting.

“We have a lot more families than we did last year, Bean said. “We’ve had a lot more new families this year, which is good for us. We are just glad that people were able to find us and that we were able to find them.”

Families had to pre-register online and received an email or text with a specific time to show up at the Paso Robles Event Center.

More than 500 families participated in the 26th annual Day of Giving on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Paso Robles Event Center. Photos by Brian Williams

Once they arrived, they waited in their car until they were called or texted to walk to the front of the Adelaide Hall.

Only one person per family could enter the Hall.

Only 10 families were allowed in the Hall at one time.

Each person in the Hall was required to wear a mask and gloves and sign paperwork before entering. Each person’s temperature was taken.

Inside, they went from table to table based on their children’s age and gender and pointed out gifts that volunteers gathered and put into their oversized plastic bags.

In addition to the toys, stuffed animals and family games, the Salvation Army provided grocery gift cards to families.

After exiting the building, they disposed of the gloves and walked to their vehicle.

Overall, Bonomi and Bean agreed the event went

well and the changes led to a less frenetic pace than in past years.

“It feels very safe. Everything is easy and organized, and there are lots of choices,” Bonomi said. “It feels really good. People are really happy. This is kind of nice, actually. You have some room to move. It’s a good day.”

It has been a tough year for many people, and the Toy Bank was grateful to be doing the Day of Giving again.

“You can’t see them smiling, but there have been a lot of thank-yous and Merry Christmases,” Bean said.

“People have been excited. It’s nice to have something semi-normal even though it’s different.”

The Toy Bank accepts donations year-round. People can donate online at prtoybank.org or send a check payable to Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, P.O. Box 2801, Paso Robles, CA 93447. For more information, visit prtoybank.org.

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Paso Robles Skilled Trades Teacher Receives Tool Kits to Help Students at Home 3,500 kits from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools will support hands-on learning during the COVID-19 pandemic STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — As many schools across the country continue to manage virtual teaching and learning this school year due to COVID19, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools announced Dec. 10 that it had distributed more than 3,500 tool kits to skilled trades teachers in U.S. public

high schools to lend to their students.

Among this initial group was Justin Pickard, who teaches welding at Paso Robles High School.

Like laboratory or other career courses, skilled trades classes can be particularly challenging to teach online because they require the use of tools not always available at home.

With more than one million students studying trades like construction, welding, manufacturing, automotive and electrical, take-home tools are one way to allow students to keep honing their hands-on skills even if their schools operate entirely or partially remotely.

Pickard’s tool kits, going to the 125 students in his program, include a tool

bag, a 25 ft. tape measure, locking pliers, a hand riveter set, and coated work gloves for safety. Harbor Freight Tools for Schools may expand the tool kit effort to more schools as it evaluates impact and demand over this semester.

“We have been humbled by the incredible ingenuity and resilience we’ve seen from skilled trades teachers and students during the pandemic,” said Danny Corwin, executive director of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.

“We’re providing these tool kits because we believe that skilled trades jobs are essential to our country, now more than ever, and that means skilled trades education is essential, too.”

As COVID-19 shuttered busi-

nesses across the country this year, skilled tradespeople, particularly those employed in public works and utilities, were deemed “essential” by many states.

Even before the pandemic, eight in 10 American voters agreed that skilled trades jobs are “important,” according to a NORC poll commissioned by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.

Despite being regarded as crucial, and despite the family-supporting wages they offer, skilled trades jobs routinely ranked among the hardest to fill over the past several years.

A forthcoming wave of retirements is expected to worsen existing shortages well into the next decade. That means today’s skilled trades students have the

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“Our country is going to come out of this pandemic stronger — and skilled tradespeople and jobs will be essential to that recovery,” said Eric Smidt, founder of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools. “With many high school students preparing to enter a trade immediately after graduation, we want to make sure they can keep learning and growing their skills at home.”

The tool kits come courtesy of donated tools from Harbor Freight Tools, the nationwide tool retailer. Smidt, the founder and owner of the company, created the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools program in 2014. Today, the program is operated by The Smidt Foundation, established

by Smidt in 2016.

Tool kits have been made available to teachers who are past winners of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence and are currently teaching at a U.S. public high school.

Each teacher could customize their requested kits depending on their students’ course of study and needs. Kits have been distributed to schools, which will lend them to students to take home for the semester or school year, similar to the way schools lend laptops.

The tool kits expand on a project implemented last spring at Enumclaw High School in Washington State by construction teacher Bob Kilmer.

Kilmer, a 2017 Prize for Teaching Excellence winner who recently retired and now consults for Harbor Freight Tools for Schools, provided tools to his students to pick up on campus. Students used the tools to complete projects such as those shown above.

“These tool kits will be essential to keeping learning on track for students who love thinking with their hands,” Kilmer said. “We hope these tools make life a little easier and keep students on the path to meaningful post-secondary and career opportunities.”

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Santa Brings Christmas Cheer to Paso Robles Holiday House

By BRIAN WILLIAMS PASO ROBLES — Santa Claus was nearly brought to tears by two 8-year-olds at the Holiday House in Downtown Paso Robles.

Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10, cousins Keziah Lizarraga and Aronn Silva carrying two plastic shopping bags stuffed full with wrapped gifts, approached Santa. Keziah’s mom, Miriam Lizarraga, trailed behind.

With big smiles and a bounce in their step, the two children stopped in front of Santa and handed the bags to Santa.

“We want you to have these and give them to children,” the pair said.

“Thank you,” said Charles Themens, who dresses as Santa for the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association and sits in the Holiday House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through Christmas Eve. Themens talked with the children and took photos with them before they ran across Downtown City Park to the playground.

“We bought some little toys and came to the Park to give them to children. To help with Christmas spirit,” said Miriam Lizarraga. “Then we saw Santa and gave them to him so he can give them out.”

The white with green trim Holiday House is located in the Downtown City

Above, Charles Themens is the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association Santa Claus. He is at the Holiday House in the Downtown City Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Right, Keziah Lizarraga and Aronn Silva brought Santa gifts to give to children when they visit him. Photos by Brian Williams

Park next to the Park’s main entrance at 12th and Park streets across from the iconic Acorn Building.

Themens, who lives in Camp Nelson, has been Santa for Main Street since 2019. He’s visited by hundreds of children over the three weeks at the Holiday House, telling him their Christmas wishes.

“Magical, fulfilling, and touching,” Themens said of being Santa. “These kids, they come like this and bring these gifts unannounced to give to other children.

Especially in 2020, these kids need to have hope and I think Santa is that even though I know that God and Christ is more of a hope, but for a God-incarnate walking on this Earth, I could be Santa to bring some hope to the kids’ hearts and minds.”

Themens donned the Santa outfit for the first time last year and grew his first beard.

“It was an accident that happened at the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association board meeting, and Norma (Moye) needed a Santa because the Santa we’d had for years passed away,” Themens said. “I said, ‘you know what, I’ve never even grown a beard, I will grow my beard starting now.’

That was in June of last year I grew it. Now I grow it six months on and six months off.”

His Santa suit resembles the one worn

by Kurt Russell in “Christmas Chronicles,” with brown fur accents instead of the tradi-

tional white.

“When I said I was going to be Santa, I wanted to be something a little different,” Themens said. “I watched a movie with Kurt Russell, ‘Christmas Chronicles.’

I typed in ‘Christmas Chronicles’ outfit and a company contacted me and asked me to write down my measurements and had it built for me. I just ordered two more. Hopefully, I will become known for this outfit, a little change-up.”

Themens will be playing Santa at the Vine Street Victorian Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 19. The annual event is changing to a drive-by from 6 to 8 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association modified the usual celebration.

The community is asked to remain in their vehicles and drive on Vine Street and view the decorated homes between 8th and 21st streets.

Santa will be joined by Mrs. Claus, an elf, and the Snow King and Queen. They will be in Santa’s sleigh cruising on Vine Street.

Themens said he would be Santa for as long as he can.

“No question. I will do this probably until the day I die,” he said. “I enjoy it. I enjoy the kids and the parents. I love coming down here and giving some joy to the kids.”

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County Department of Social Services Expects Operation Santa to Fill Over 1,000 Requests STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — Each year, the San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services hosts a program called Operation Santa. This program fulfills wishes from local children from low- and moderate-income families, foster children, and seniors in San Luis Obispo County.

The families are participants in various programs within the Department of Social Services, including Foster Care, Homeless

Services, Child Welfare Services, CalWORKs, Food Stamps and Adult Protective Services. Operation Santa helps fulfill wishes for children who might otherwise receive nothing for Christmas.

“While we focus much of our effort to fill holiday wishes, this program is available throughout the year to help our families,” Department of Social Services officials stated. “We provide backpacks and school supplies, socks, Easter baskets, gift cards, books and toys. We work to ensure our

vulnerable senior population receives items they may need but not have the resources to purchase themselves. This program is 100% dependent on donations from the community.”

The program fills approximately 1,000 wishes annually during the holidays and more throughout the year with the help of community members and local community partners.

Last year, the program provided clothing such as coats, shoes, pants, shirts, undergarments, PJs,

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Also, the Department of Social Services filled requests for toys, art supplies, bikes, scooters, helmets, skateboards, video games, board games, Legos, remote-controlled cars, educational toys, gift cards and much more.

They also provide much-needed items to the senior community.

These items include toiletries, socks, kitchen items, food, magnifying glasses, gift cards, and other San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services anticipates filling over useful items for our Adult Protec- 1,000 requests with its Operation Santa program. Photo courtesy of SLO County tive Services program clients.

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PASO HIGH THEATRE COMPANY IS PROUD TO PRESENT

‘A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play’

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

New Holiday Lights Cruise in SLO STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — SLO Safe Ride is offering a private San Luis Obispo Holiday Lights Cruise to help the community celebrate the season safely.

Riders can cruise in a Mercedes Sprinter LandJet that can accommodate up to four passengers or a Luxury Limousine Bus that accommodates eight. Cruises begin at a minimum of two hours, and guests 21 and above can enjoy complimentary candy canes and a choice of champagne, wine, or hard seltzer while viewing some of the best lights in San Luis Obispo. Passengers can also choose to customize their tour to increase the time spent viewing lights or see lights in other

parts of the County.

Noah Raynor, co-owner of SLO Safe Ride, shares more, “The SLO Safe Ride team came up with the idea for a holiday lights cruise to give families and individuals in our community a safe option to experience some holiday magic and celebrate the festive season. What better way to see some of the best lights and decorations in San Luis Obispo?”

SLO Safe Ride looks forward to offering safe holiday cheer to the community with its private San Luis Obispo Holiday Lights Cruise. To book a festive cruise, the community can call (805)6207233, visit slosaferide.com/go/ private-holiday-lights-cruise, or email Info@SloSafeRide.com.

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PASO ROBLES — Paso High Theatre Company (PHTC) is presenting “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play,” adapted by Bob Conner from the Charles Dickens classic novel.

On Friday, Dec 18, KPRL will present PHTC’s “A Christmas Carol” during its “Sound Off ” show from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Audience members can also listen On Demand from Dec 18-27.

Virtual tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at pasohightheatreco.anywhereseat.com.

AnywhereSeat allows audience members to purchase digital access to PHTC events and attend virtually from anywhere.

For the last few months, PHTC Advanced Acting Class students held rehearsals virtually every other day through Google Meet.

During Technical Theatre Production class, students created sound effects from scratch while simultaneously learning the art of Foley from local Carmine Rubino.

Students created home sound studios to record dialogue and sound effects.

The process was a challenging learning experience for students and Marcy Goodnow, Paso Robles High School Director of Theatre Arts.

“The experience has been challenging, but the actors and technicians were really up for telling a story any way we could,” Goodnow said. “We all learned many new skills, including creating sound effects and recording dialogue alone, but making it feel like we were together.”

A radio show seemed like the theatre company’s best bet if they wanted to put on a show this season. Goodnow knew if she could

Leading the radio show are student narrators Cameron LeClair (Junior/Narrator 2), Ava Brabenec (Senior/Narrator 6), and Elsa Williams (Senior/Narrator 1). Contributed photos

get her students microphones, the show could go on.

“Bob Cooner wrote a fantastic version of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and he decided to make it into a radio play so that we would be able to use it during the pandemic,” Goodnow said.

Putting on the radio show has been something positive for students while distance learning.

“Distance learning has been tough, but we were able to put on a show and tell a story,” Goodnow said. “We are all so happy to be able to share it with our community.”

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This Winter, PHTC plans to film a play and put it online for the audience to watch.

Last Spring, PHTC was two weeks from putting on its “Mamma Mia!” production when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down first happened. Students hope to put on their delayed production of “Mamma Mia!” in lateSpring of 2021, possibly outside.

Paso High Theatre Company’s “A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play” offers people the opportunity for a family night activity.

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ARON NEVAREZ — DENNER VINEYARDS

THE UDSEN FAMILY — CASTORO CELLARS

CHELSEA FRANCHI — TABLAS CREEK VINEYARDS

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PRWCA Honors 2020 Winter Wine Award Winners — Cellar Worker, Vineyard Workers and Environmental Steward STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance virtually handed out its 2020 Winter Wine Awards this week — Cellar Worker, Vineyard Workers, and Environmental Steward.

The is the second year of the awards, meant to recognize individuals and organizations that excel. These awards are rolled out twice a year. They are voted on by their peers.

CELLAR WORKER This award is meant to recognize a cellar team member who has contributed the most to help their team produce outstanding Paso Robles wine. Through leadership, dedication, and spirit, this team member deserves recognition.

Chelsea Franchi

Senior Assistant Winemaker Tablas Creek Vineyard Franchi grew up in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California with a family that encouraged and applauded her enthusiasm and fascination for wine. She attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo to study Agricultural Business and Wine and Viticulture. While working on her degree, she got a job at Tablas Creek as a greeter-hostess and, from there, moved into the tasting room.

Upon graduation in 2008, she started her production career working hard as a “cellar rat” under the guidance of Winemaker Neil Collins. To further her knowledge and appreciation of wine, she took the first level sommelier exam in the middle of her first harvest. Her hard work

and eagerness to learn paid off when she was offered the title of Assistant Winemaker in 2009.

Chelsea writes the Notes from the Cellar series on the Tablas Creek blog and thinks she has the best job in the world.

VINEYARD WORKER(S) The Vineyard Worker award is for a vineyard team member who has contributed the most to help their team cultivate and harvest exceptional Paso Robles fruit.

Through leadership, dedication, and spirit, these team members deserve recognition. This year we had a tie.

Aron Nevarez

Vineyard Manager Denner Vineyards Born in the village of El Durazno in Durango, Mexico,

Nevarez moved to Paso Robles in 1992 at the age of 14. As a young teen, he worked in vineyards throughout the county. From 1994 to 1997, Nevarez learned all about Rhône varietals and their growing habits while working at Tablas Creek and GlenRose Vineyards.

In 1998, Nevarez took over the position of Vineyard Manager at Rozet Vineyards (now Derby). He worked alongside John Alban for 6 years, perfecting his vineyard management skills. He joined Denner Vineyards in 2004 and has developed the estate into a prized site for premium Rhône and Bordeaux varieties.

Although he is a licensed pesticide applicator, his approach to vineyard management is proactive rather than reactive, with minimal chemical usage. Nevarez believes if you are in the vineyard daily,

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Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Conducts 2020 Business Walk — Rebrand. Reboot. Reinvent.

STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce recently conducted the 2020 Business Walk, reaching out to almost 500 businesses via in-person visits, phone calls and emails.

This year’s theme — Rebrand.

Reboot. Reinvent. — was adopted to highlight the Chamber’s focus on business retention

and workforce development, despite a changing business climate. The Chamber garnered valuable feedback that will be used to establish advocacy and focus efforts, as well as tools, programs and resources that will continue to help businesses thrive.

The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever Business Walk in 2018 as an economic development initiative.

To gauge the community’s needs and help determine upcoming programs and focus, a team of volunteers armed with clipboards and surveys made in-person visits to over 400 businesses in just one hour.

The Chamber repeated the task in 2019 and reached out to nearly 500 companies, compar-

ing the prior year’s data and trends.

This year’s survey contained four questions, starting with the current state of the business. Over 58% said that they were doing great or good. This was down from 69% in 2019, but not far off from the 62% in 2018.

During a global pandemic, that level of positivity among businesses was a testament to the resilience of Paso Robles, Chamber officials noted.

The next question asked about the resources needed to improve their business. Over the past three years, the same top answer was given — attracting and retaining qualified talent.

Respondents also indicated that promoting their business, networking opportunities, and

advertising and marking assistance were among their top priorities.

The Chamber was interested in learning what the community would like the Chamber to focus on in 2021. An overwhelming 51% would like to see the Chamber continue to advocate for policies that support business.

Marketing the region and engaging in business attraction were also important to those surveyed.

The final question asked if they had utilized PasoStrong.com, the website created by the Chamber for COVID-19 related information and resources. Nearly 40% had benefited from the site.

A complete set of results for 2020, as well as the previous two years, can be found at pasorobleschamber.com.

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Vineyard Manager Mesa Vineyard Management Garcia has taken on and implemented the conversion of all acres of grapes under his management and those of the team to be certified CCOF organic for Castoro Cellars. He is constantly seeking new and cleaner ways to farm and care for the land. It has been a learning experience for the entire crew and his dedication shows and is appreciated by all working together.

the greatest effort to ensure their operations are managed with the best ‘green’ business standards.

In the vineyard, production, and stewardship, this business has shown leadership that deserves this award.

The Udsen Family

Castoro Cellars The Udsens family has continuously led by example in sustainable business practices and farming. Castoro Cellars is 100% organically farmed — the largest organic grower on the Central Coast, with over 1,000 acres certified CCOF Organic — and completely offset with over 4 acres of solar panels throughout their properties. They also have ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS 40 acres that are farmed biodyThis significant award is meant namically and all vineyards are for a business that has undertaken SIP certified.

EDUCATION

Students are Encouraged to Apply for the Community Foundation Scholarships STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County’s annual scholarship applications opened on Dec. 3 for high school seniors and college students. The scholarship program offers 35 different scholarships, which will award $250,000 to more than 60 students.

The scholarships available are made possible by the generous individuals, families, businesses and organizations dedicated to helping San Luis Obispo County’s youth grow and prosper. Scholarships support specific areas of interest to enhance the development of a diverse skillset. Each year this program impacts students from all areas of the county, supporting academic and professional aspirations.

Since the Scholarship Program’s founding in 2000, thousands of San Luis Obispo County students

have received scholarships totaling nearly $3 million. This program is the top source for students in the region to apply for a variety of scholarships. From nursing to dance, to industrial education and more, the levels of support complemented by the diversity of focus of study positions this program as a key influencer to support the community’s future leaders.

“This year, it is more important than ever to foster our young leaders in San Luis Obispo County. With the financial hardships presented by the pandemic, these scholarships will give high school seniors a chance to thrive in their future endeavors,” said Heidi McPherson, CEO of The Community Foundation.

For a full list of scholarships and to apply, visit cfsloco.org/ Available-Scholarships or contact Sarah Twisselman, Scholarships and Grants Associate, at sarah@ cfsloco.org or 805-543-2323.

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SLO County Supervisors Approve Another COVID-19-Related Letter to Gov. Newsom

Dr. Borenstein informs the Board the County received the first doses of vaccine

By BRIAN WILLIAMS

SAN LUIS OBISPO — For the second straight week, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved on Tuesday, Dec. 15, sending another letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, requesting to be removed from the Southern California Region as it relates to the new COVID-19 stay-at-home order.

The Southern California Region’s intensive care unit capacity fell below 15 percent back on Dec. 4, triggering the new strict stay-at-home order on Dec. 6. The order remains in effect for three weeks.

On Dec. 8, Supervisors approved a letter to the State requesting it be removed from the SoCal Region.

On Dec. 7, San Luis Obispo County Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein and her counterparts in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties made the same request in a letter to the State.

Related to COVID-19, the Board also approved 3-2, District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson and District 3 Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg voting no, to approve joining the Healthy Communities Resolution.

The only significant difference between this and the Dec. 8 letter is this one includes state Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-35th District), who has been highly critical of the governor’s handling of the pandemic as of late.

Supervisors were resigned that the letters are likely falling on deaf ears.

“It’s disappointing that we haven’t had a response,” said Board Chair Lynn Compton, District 4 Supervisor. “I’m not sure that we’ve ever had a response from the (State) Health Department or the governor in any of the letters that we have sent so far. I’m skeptical we will get a response on it, but I believe we have to do it. Our constituents want us to advocate for them.”

SLO County is asking it be removed from the Southern California Region of roughly 23 million people and be placed into a region with neighboring Santa Barbara and Ventura counties and approximately 1.2 million people.

Based on the last ICU numbers she had seen for the proposed tri-county region, Dr. Borenstein said its capacity was just shy of 30% and SLO County was at 34%.

On Monday, SLO County Public Health officials reported 29 people hospitalized due to COVID-19, including eight in the ICU — both are record highs for the County since the start of the pandemic nearly 10 months ago.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the regional stayat-home order on Dec. 3 amidst a surge in COVID19 cases across the State, including SLO County.

The new order prohibits private gatherings of any size. Essential businesses such as grocery stores must operate at 20% capacity. Bars, wineries, salons and restaurant dining have to shut down; and hotels can only be open for critical infrastructure support.

The SLO County Board of Supervisors have sent

letters as a group and individually since the start of the pandemic asking for the County to have some autonomy in dealing with the public health crisis that has led to a rollercoaster of shutdowns and reopenings.

The economic fallout from the State’s attempts to slow the spread and limit the impact on the health care system has led to record unemployment and businesses fighting for survival.

First District Supervisor John Peschong said he’d sent numerous letters to the governor and the State Health Department and not received a single reply.

“I’m just very, very frustrated,” Peschong said.

“There hasn’t been a coherent strategy for me to follow and that has been the toughest thing. And that is the toughest thing to relate to the people. It’s just very, very frustrating right now because people are hurting in my community.”

Peschong said he was prepared to see if the Board was open to doing what the Paso Robles City Council did Thursday, Dec. 10, and publicly support its businesses operating under the Purple Tier guidelines, which allow for most businesses to be open in a limited capacity.

A day later, the City of Paso Robles clarified its position.

“The Council also recognizes that ending the stayat-home order and placing the City in the purple or red tiers is not a decision the Council can make; currently, only the State can do so,” City of Paso Robles officials stated in a press release on Dec. 11.

“The City wants all businesses and individuals in the City to fully recognize that, if you defy the state’s stay-

at-home orders, you can be putting your business or yourself at risk.”

Some from the public called in to support the Paso Robles City Council and asked the Supervisors to do the same, but the SLO County Board of Supervisors did not consider it.

District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold advocated strongly for the Healthy Communities Resolution and received enough support from Peschong and Compton for its narrow passage. By signing on to the effort, participating counties essentially agree that their county is best served by an ability to respond locally to the virus; that their county is geographically diverse and ill-suited for the State’s “one-size-fits-all” Blueprint for a Safer Economy.

Gibson said the resolution started by Northern California counties was “a political act that frankly” did not help SLO County. The resolution, like the letters and the action of the Paso Robles City Council, has no authoritative power.

Dr. Borenstein happily announced SLO County received its initial allotment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and expected the first doses to get into arms in the next 1-2 days.

The County Public Health Department received 1,950 doses that will be distributed to local front-line health care workers. Long-term care facilities were to receive their first doses by the end of the month.

“There is light at the end of the tunnel. I’m happy to report on my way through the door today I was told our vaccine in this county has arrived,” Borenstein said.

LEADERSHIP

TCSD Board Approves Evers Park Improvement Plan, Wage Adjustments

By BRIAN WILLIAMS TEMPLETON — Templeton Community Services District Board of Directors approved the Evers Sports Park Improvement Plan and adjustments to the District’s wage schedule that will lead to raises for some starting in January of 2021.

Re-elected Directors Navid Fardanesh, Pam Jardini and Debra Logan took the Oath of Office at the beginning of the 3-plus-hour meeting. The Board also elected Logan as Board president and Wayne Peterson as vice president and thanked former President Geoff English for his service. The Board reorganizes yearly.

Templeton Fire Department had a pinning ceremony for Kyle Root, its first full-time paid engineer.

BrightView’s Caroline Bingham presented the draft Evers Sports Park Improvement Plan to the Board.

“It has a lot of potential,” Bingham said of the park. “We could see how much and how well-loved it is just by the people who were there and the way everyone talks about it.”

BrightView’s detailed plan provided suggestions for adding function where needed and enhancing the site’s existing features to maximize their potential.

Evers Sports Park is located at 38

Gibson St. in Templeton. Amenities include restrooms, parking lot, two softball fields, a soccer field available only during soccer season, field lights and grass space.

The draft plan was formed after BrightView made visits to the park, met with Templeton CSD staff and reviewed TCSD’s Recreation Master Plan.

The plan identified eight site opportunities — entry, play, plazas, parking, gathering area, circulation, lighting and fitness — and provides detailed information, including projected costs, on each in the overall concept design.

The concept design listed 13 specific improvement projects — arrival walk ($145,000), sloped walk ($38,000), parking area 1 ($134,000) and 2 ($144,000), arrival plaza ($260,000), field plaza 1 ($55,000) and 2 ($35,000), exploration playground ($559,000), perimeter walk ($269,000), field turf replacement ($680,000), sportsfield lights ($153,000), fitness area ($89,000) and flex field and flex space ($455,000).

Each improvement project included detailed information, photos and graphics.

The plan included an opinion of probable costs for each improvement broken down by line item.

The draft Evers Sports Park Improvement Plan prioritized each project — high, moderate and low. The scoring metric for

project prioritization includes five areas — community project, health, safety and welfare, cost, constructability and schedule.

Sloped walk, arrival walk and perimeter walk received high priority scores. Sports field lights, field plaza 2, field plaza 1, exploration playground, parking areas 1 and 2, arrival plaza and fitness area were in the moderate priority. Flex field and flex space and field turf replacement received low priority scores.

After Directors approved the plan, 5-0, TCSD General Manager Jeff Briltz said District had money available to get the perimeter, sloped and arrival walks and the exploration playground elements of the plan completed. Directors asked Briltz to provide more information on the budget and timelines.

“I like the plan long-term and I like the different projects and how they are prioritized,” Fardanesh said. “I think we have enough money in the budget to make a big dent on those prioritization items and make a big difference relatively quickly. I think it’s a fantastic opportunity to improve the park. It’s going to be great for the community.”

After an hour of discussion, Directors adopted a compensation philosophy and a resolution that made adjustments to the District’s wage schedule based on a 2020 compensation study that found some posi-

tions in the District were in many instances well below the median average in comparison to 10 similar agencies in the area.

The completed study was presented to Directors in August and staff was directed to develop a phased-in wage adjustment plan. The study found that TCSD was underpaying its staff — up to 26% below median one instance.

The first round of multi-year, phased-in adjustments become effective Jan. 1, 2021, and was previously accounted for in the 2020-21 fiscal year budget.

For 2021-22 and beyond, additional funds will need to be programmed for the Solid Waste Fund, Administration Fund and Parks and Recreation Fund to continue to meet the increases.

The estimated annual cost of the initial adjustment was $103,190.

TCSD staff said it had been at least 13 years since the last compensation study.

These studies determine each job’s market value, benchmark salary ranges, propose equitable salary ranges for managers, and ensure internal parity. To remain competitive, it is recommended that organizations conduct compensation studies every three years.

All five Directors were in total agreement that staff was being grossly underpaid. Not all agreed that now was the right time for the wage adjustment.

YOUTH SPORTS

INFRASTRUCTURE

California Department of Public Health Updates Guidance for Youth and Recreational Adult Sports STAFF REPORT SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), on Tuesday, Dec. 15, released updated guidance for youth and recreational adult sports.

The guidance applies to all organized youth and adult sports, including school and community-sponsored programs and privately-organized clubs and leagues.

CDPH’s guidance aims to give communities guidelines on how to safely remain physically active while reducing transmission in their communities, especially when cases are at an all-time high and ICU capacity is stretched near capacity.

These guidelines were developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD).

“Despite how hard it has been to do

this for so many months, it’s imperative now more than ever that we all follow public health guidance by staying home and not mixing with other households,” said Dr. Erica Pan, Acting State Public Health Officer. “I know as a parent and athlete myself, how important exercise is to maintain physical and mental health, and we encourage members of the same household to do physical activities together and outdoors until the current and alarming surge passes. We need everyone to take seriously their responsibility to protect their entire community, and in the meantime, we all can look forward to these activities we can resume in 2021.”

Outdoor physical conditioning, practice, skill-building and training that can be done maintaining 6 feet of physical distance is permitted in all counties, including those under the Regional Stay at Home Order. The public is strongly encouraged to limit these outdoor activi-

The following explains which • Physical training programs (e.g., category of sports are allowed in yoga, Zumba, Tai-chi) each Tier: • Pickleball (singles) • Rowing/crew (with 1 person) ​WIDESPREAD TIER (PURPLE) • Running OUTDOOR LOW-CONTACT SPORTS • Shuffleboard • Archery • Skeet shooting • Badminton • Skiing and snowboarding • Biking • Snowshoeing • Bocce • Swimming and diving • Corn hole • Tennis • Cross country • Track and field • Dance (no contact) • Walking and hiking • Disc golf

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• • • • • •

• Golf ​SUBSTANTIAL TIER (RED) • Ice and roller skating (no OUTDOOR MODERATE-CONTACT SPORTS contact) • Baseball • • Lawn bowling • Cheerleading • • Martial arts (no contact) • Dodgeball •

ties to a single household while a county is under the Regional Stay at Home Order.

For counties not under the Regional Stay at Home Order, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy has been updated to allow sports to resume in tiers corresponding to the sport’s level of contact and transmission risk and the level of community spread in the associated tier.

Competition will not be allowed in California until Jan. 25, 2021, at the earliest. Competitions are not permitted as they increase transmission probability due to mixing of households, traveling, and unavoidable physical contact. Competitions between different teams have been associated with multiple outbreaks in California and across the country.

This date will be reassessed by Jan. 4, 2021, based on California disease transmission trends and is subject to change at any time given the level of COVID-19 and ICU capacity in California.

Youth and adult sports include varied

Field hockey Gymnastics Kickball Lacrosse (girls/women) Pickleball (doubles) Softball ​MODERATE TIER (ORANGE) OUTDOOR HIGH-CONTACT SPORTS Basketball Football Ice hockey Lacrosse (boys/men) Rugby Rowing/crew (with 2 or more people) Soccer Volleyball Water polo

“We are underpaying our employees and that concerns me,” Logan said. “It’s not just employees. These are assets. We delayed the study by a year and I do not wish to see us kick the can down the road.”

Director Jardini was the only dissenting vote on the compensation issue, stating she’d like to wait and revisit when they begin working on the 2021-22 fiscal year budget.

Jardini knows the money for the current fiscal year was budgeted. Her concern was with the following years. She feared the wage increases could lead to layoffs if the District could not continue supporting the adjustments.

“I think our employees are severely underpaid. It is very apparent from the study that was done,” Jardini said. “I don’t see why waiting just six months until we go into the budget for 21-22 and see if we can actually afford to keep these salary increases going without having to layoff staff.”

All four of the votes related to the compensation study, including one for the general manager’s salary, were approved 4-1.

Directors also approved, 5-0, $50,000 to replace a pump and column pipe for the Creekside Deep Well.

The next TCSD Board of Directors meeting will be in January of 2021.

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activities with different levels of risk for transmission of COVID-19 depending on the physical contact between players.

Outdoor activities that allow for the consistent wearing of face coverings and physical distancing are at lower risk than indoor activities that involve close contact between participants and high exertion that increases the spread of exhaled particles.

Youth and adult sports are classified below by their level of contact and transmission risk. This classification applies to competition training/practice with others.

It does not apply to individual conditioning or exercise.

Participants in youth and adult sports, coaches and support staff must follow steps outlined in the guidance to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Local health officers may implement more stringent rules tailored to local conditions and should be consulted to confirm any local stricter variations.

INDOOR LOW-CONTACT SPORTS Badminton Curling Dance (no contact) Gymnastics Ice skating (individual) Physical training Pickleball (singles) Swimming and diving Tennis Track and field Volleyball

​MINIMAL TIER (YELLOW) INDOOR MODERATE-CONTACT SPORTS • Cheerleading • Dance (intermittent contact) • Dodgeball • Kickball

• Pickleball (doubles) • Racquetball • Squash • • • • • • • • •

INDOOR HIGH-CONTACT SPORTS Basketball Boxing Ice hockey Ice skating (pairs) Martial arts Roller derby Soccer Water polo Wrestling

Templeton CSD Line Flushing Program Begins STAFF REPORT

TEMPLETON — Templeton Community Services District (TCSD) utilities staff have begun line flushing the water distribution system to clean sediment from water mains. The annual program begins late fallearly winter and takes approximately three months to complete.

Over time sediment and rust can collect in water mains. This can discolor water, cause undesirable tastes and odors, and over time impede the flow of water through the main.

Water main flushing moves water systematically through sections of a drinking water distribution system, creating a scouring action to clean the line. The increased flow rate scours the water pipe’s inner walls and helps remove the build-up of naturally occurring debris and sediment.

The process is critical to the overall maintenance of a distribution system. It is one of the most important practices carried out by public drinking water systems to maintain high water quality, improve pipes’ carrying capacity, and ensure proper operation of distribution system components, such as hydrants and valves.

Water is sometimes discolored after water main cleaning, but this should not last long.

In the event, customers draw discolored water into the home, flush a cold tap only a few minutes, up to 15 minutes maximum. As a precaution, before using hot water, run the cold water tap for a few minutes to ensure discolored water is not drawn into the hot water tank.

If the water is still discolored, contact our office at 805-434-4900.

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SLO County Public Health Officer Says ‘Virus is Not Done With Us’

By BRIAN WILLIAMS SAN LUIS OBISPO — COVID-19 cases, deaths and outbreaks continue to surge to new highs in San Luis Obispo County.

Public Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein pleaded for everyone to take the pandemic seriously.

“At the end of the day, it really is all of our residents that have the power in your hands to determine our future with this virus,” Borenstein said during the County’s weekly COVID briefing on Dec. 9. “We are not going to make it go away. We are working very hard on vaccination. But it is having its way with us and we need to turn that around and all take it seriously and turn it back, turn it down.”

Borenstein pointed out that SLO County reported 106 new COVID19 cases on Wednesday and that pushed the County to 7,071 cases — a total case increase of 10% since her last briefing.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the County reported 186 cases, a new single-day high, surpassing the 128 reported on Nov. 7.

COMPLIANCE

December’s new cases are continuing the upward spike seen in November when the County recorded 30% of its total cases in a single month.

“We would like very much to be done with the virus, but it is not done with us. This is the time, if you haven’t been paying attention for nine or 10 months, this is the moment in our County where things are getting real.

The County is dealing with over 20 COVID-19 outbreaks, most of them in skilled nursing facilities in long-term care units, Borenstein said.

“We are now seeing an uptick again, of not insignificant numbers, over 40 at our California Men’s Colony,” she said. “We are seeing a large rise in cases at Atascadero State Hospital. We have four fire stations that have been impacted

by COVID disease.”

Some of the long-term care facilities are seeing incredible impacts — a hundred percent of their residents in some cases have tested positive for COVID. “That is certainly getting our attention,” Dr. Borenstein said.

On Wednesday, the County reported three people’s deaths were due to COVID-19 bringing the total to 45. One person was in their 60s, one in their 70s and one in their 80s, and all three were vulnerable to severe illness because of underlying health conditions.

“Our county is no longer the completely unscathed community,” Borenstein said. “We have prided ourselves pretty consistently on not seeing the impacts that others have and we are now beginning to see that.”

In the past six days alone, San Luis Obispo County has had seven individuals who have lost their lives due to COVID. Borenstein said they were waiting on the death certificates of seven others.

“Right now, we have seven such individuals who have died with COVID and our presumption based on the circumstances is that all of these will become additions to our now 45 individuals in this County who have died from COVID,” she said.

Active cases on Wednesday in

STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow publicly responds after being asked by the San Luis Obispo Tribune about whether he would prosecute Kennedy Club Fitness for alleged violations of “COVID shutdown orders.”

District Attorney Dan Dow on Dec. 8 released the following statement to Stephanie Finucane, Opinion Editor of the San Luis Obispo Tribune: “I was approached recently by the City Attorney for San Luis Obispo regarding potential referrals to my office for misdemeanor charges against Kennedy Club Fitness. I indicated to Ms. Dietrick that the City must show that they have exhausted all civil remedies against the business prior to this office considering issuing a criminal charge. Ms. Dietrick advised me that the City of San Luis Obispo can assess an administrative civil fine of $1,000 per person, per violation, per day. For instance, if a business has 5 employees and 10 customers in their shop in violation of the ‘order’, then the City can assess that business a fine of $15,000. The City could do the very same thing each day they find such a violation.

“If the City is truly interested in ensuring compliance

by Kennedy Club Fitness or any other business for violating coronavirus restrictions, they have ample effective methods to do so administratively without asking my office to punish the business as a criminal.

“Families and businesses in our county are struggling to keep their head above water and survive financially. There is no sense in labeling a business owner or a business as a criminal for choosing to keep their business open in a manner that adequately protects their customers — who, by the way, are not being forced to enter their business,” Dan Dow, District Attorney.

at 40% and there were 31 people in intensive care for all causes, Borenstein said.

Borenstein reiterated the seriousness of the virus.

“I hear that 99.9 percent recover, it’s a mild flu, most of the people don’t even get sick at all — many of those things are true,” she said.

“But they do not refute the fact that 20,000 people in California have died from this disease and we are coming up on 300,000 Americans who have died from this disease.

And that is 10 to 15 times higher than an average flu season.”

After laying out the dismal numbers, Borenstein circled back to what she’s been asking the community to do for the past nine to 10 months — wear a mask and socially distance.

“I’m imploring our community to find that sweet spot between supporting our businesses, supporting financially our friends and neighbors and still not taking risks with this virus that is surging right now everywhere in this country, including our own county,” Borenstein said.

Publisher’s Note The Paso Robles Press and The Atascadero News will continue to provide updates

and publish releases from the County Public Health Department

regarding

COVID-19 as it relates to the county residents for informational purposes. No information presented should be construed as medical advice or a suggestion as to how to respond in the protection of either your personal health or your personal freedoms. Each of our readers are expected to research as needed to inform themselves about their individual health needs and responsibilities. Our County Health Off icer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, is an MD with a Masters in Public Health.

VACCINATION

How Will COVID-19 Vaccines Get Distributed in SLO County?

STAFF REPORT

DA Dow Gives Statement Regarding Criminal Enforcement of COVID -19 Shutdown ‘Orders’

the County were at 948 — the second-highest since the pandemic began. A large majority of those people, 930, are recovering at home.

In total, 86% of the people who tested positive for the virus have recovered. As of Wednesday, that number stood at 6,072.

Concerning too for Dr. Borenstein was the number of people with COVID-19 needing hospital care. There were 18 people in County hospitals due to COVID19, including seven in intensive care.

“That ties our all-time high for intensive care unit utilization for COVID patients,” Borenstein added.

A significant number because on Saturday, there was just one COVID patient in intensive care and total ICU capacity — all causes — is what triggers the regional stayat-home order.

San Luis Obispo County is part of the Southern California Region.

The entire region is currently under the stay-at-home order after its collective capacity fell below 15% over the weekend.

SLO County’s ICU capacity was

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Local hospital workers and long-term care facility residents and staff will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination in a matter of days.

Due to limited supplies, the County is taking a phased approach to vaccine distribution over the coming weeks and months.

“There is light at the end of this tunnel.

A vaccine will be here soon,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer. “A safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most important tools for ending the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Two different COVID-19 vaccinations will be made available to some San Luis Obispo County residents by the end of December.

Those vaccines will reduce their risk of getting COVID-19 by working with their bodies’ natural defenses to recognize the virus that causes COVID-19 and produce antibodies to fight the virus.

The County Public Health Department will receive 1,950 doses in the coming days, which will be distributed to local front-line health

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care workers. Long-term care facilities should receive their first doses by the end of the month.

County health officials have been preparing for vaccine storage for several months now and are working with local health care professionals on a vaccination distribution plan. The vaccines will have limited availability at first, reaching those with the highest risk of becoming infected and spreading COVID-19.

The California Public Health Department (CDPH) and United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend a phased approach to distribute the vaccine because there will initially be a limited supply.

“The ultimate goal is for everyone to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as large quantities are available, but until then, we are going to distribute the limited supply we have to the highest-risk individuals this year,” Dr. Borenstein said. “As more supply becomes available, more people in our community will have the opportunity to get vaccinated.”

There are two phases of distribution. Phase 1 includes the highest-risk individuals, starting with hospital workers, EMS personnel,

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skilled nursing facilities (staff and residents), dialysis centers, and ending with other essential workers and anyone who has high-risk medical conditions or is over the age of 65.

For more information, visit www.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 - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to assist with questions related to COVID-19.

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Tips for the Busiest Mailing and Shipping Week of Holiday Season

State Says Outdoor Playgrounds Can Be Open During Stay-at-Home Order STAFF REPORT SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health changed its rules on outdoor playgrounds Wednesday, allowing them to remain open in regions under strict stay-athome orders.

The CDPH guidance on playgrounds remains in effect.

Playgrounds located on schools that remain open for in-person instruction and not accessible by the general public may remain open. They must follow guidance for schools and school-based programs.

On its website, the state said playgrounds could stay open to “facilitate physically distanced personal health and wellness through outdoor exercise.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom has come under heavy criticism for the closure of children’s playgrounds when the administration has repeatedly said being outdoors is safer than indoor operations. There is little evidence of virus spread on play structures.

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STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON, DC — It’s the last week to get those holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. Dec. 14-21 is expected to be the United States Postal Service’s busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season.

This has been an extraordinary year of unprecedented challenges given the COVID-19 pandemic — and the US Postal Service is expecting significant increases in the volume of mail and packages.

Sunday delivery was expanded in select high package volume locations, and the agency already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations.

Wrap it Up Without Leaving Home If you prefer to handle shipping your gifts online, the Postal Service has you covered. You can quickly send that holiday gift, order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and even request free next-day Package Pickup from usps.com and our Click-N-Ship feature. An added bonus is usps.com is always open.

2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by Dec. 25 to Air/Army Post Office/Fleet Post Office/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses: • Dec. 15 — USPS Retail Ground service • Dec. 18 — APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express service • Dec. 18 — First-Class Mail

• SLO County Official Coronavirus COVID-19 Page bit.ly/SLOcovid19

• California COVID-19 (coronavirus) Response Page covid19.ca.gov • CDC – Center for Disease Control bit.ly/cdccovidcases • WHO – World Health Organization bit.ly/whocovidadvice • Center of Systems Science and Engineering by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Tracking bit.ly/covidtrackmap service (including greeting cards) • Dec. 18 — First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) • Dec. 19 — Priority Mail service • Dec. 23 — Priority Mail Express service Alaska • Dec. 18 — Alaska to/from Continental U.S. First-Class Mail • Dec. 19 — Alaska to/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail • Dec. 21 — Alaska to/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail Express Hawaii • Dec. 15 — Hawaii to/from mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail • Dec. 21 — Hawaii to/from mainland Priority Mail Express Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. The actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, US Post Office acceptance date and time, and other conditions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority

Mail Express shipments mailed Dec. 22-25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two business days.

Important Reminders • Mail and packages weighing more than 10 ounces and or measuring more than a halfinch thick and using stamps as postage cannot be dropped into a collection box or left for a carrier to pick up. Instead, take them to a retail associate at your local Post Office. This requirement does not apply to ClickN-Ship customers.

• Certain items may have restrictions or prohibitions when it comes to sending through the mail. Please see the list of hazardous, restricted and perishable mail or ask a Postal Service employee for more information on what can and can’t be sent through the mail.

• Battery-operated devices may turn on and make noise in

transit. To prevent this, remove batteries from any battery-operated device, if possible, or make sure the device is turned off. Wrap and place the batteries next to the items in the package.

Customers should include new batteries in the unopened, original manufacturer’s packaging if at all possible.

Additional Tips The Postal Service also offers shipping tips in 10 video “howto” guides. Each video is less than three minutes long and shows how to address packages, ship packages and pack a box so items arrive safely.

Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing, and shipping deadlines, can be found at the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom: usps.com/holidaynews.

The US Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kennedy Club Fitness Cares Editor, I feel compelled to make a statement regarding local businesses and the State restrictions. I have heard local officials make reference to Kennedy Club Fitness and portray KCF as a defiant problematic business.

That is not a fair portrayal; many businesses in this county have been backed into a corner with the state restrictions that are ongoing now for nine months.

Some are choosing to close up, not knowing if it will be for three weeks or three months. When will they be allowed to reopen if that is even an option for them, and under what restrictions will that be? No one knows.

Some businesses have been able to fly under the radar and avoid public complaints. Some have taken the road of remaining open in some limited capacity to try to survive for their customers and employees, both of who are like family to many businesses.

We may all be in the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat. I have talked to dozens of businesses, and we have all been through nine months of shutdowns, reopening, inside, outside, tiers, color charts, and questioned science-relevance passed down from Gov. Newsom. Not one business that I have talked to wants to go against anything asked of us, the opposite actually. The reality is many are being pushed too far for too long; there has been no working together with the government restrictions and businesses to find a happy medium that all parties can live with to survive this situation.

Businesses have been left to figure it out on our own. We have had people in the community yell at us, call us names, belittle us, everything plus the kitchen sink has been thrown at us. The driving force for us at KCF to remain open even through all the difficulties and stress is the well-being of our members and our employees.

Our employees are family to us; we have so many members who support us, feel safe in our clubs, and have thanked us for being here for them in these most difficult times.

We are not continuing to fight to stay open to prove a point or to be defiant; we are fighting for the members who tells us that they are suffering depression and need us; we are fighting for the member who told me that she is off eight medications now because she has improved her health through KCF. We are fighting for our members who are elderly and need us for mental and physical health. We are fighting for our members who beg us not to close again.

We are fighting to keep jobs for our employees.

I wish people would quit demonizing businesses that are fighting to stay open; if you’re fearful of contracting the virus, then please do what makes you feel safer, but please do not expect every person to harbor the same fear you have or share your circumstances. I ask everyone to be respectful of each other; we all have battles we are fighting.

Every business is doing the best they can with the situation they have been put in by the government. Business is not a public health threat; the real threat is the collateral damage being done by ever-changing restrictions.

Businesses need your support.

If you are unable to support a particular business or do not feel comfortable doing business with them, that is OK too. But please do not try to force your same concerns on everyone. The San Luis Obispo County small business coalition has recently been established and is growing members daily; our goal is to form a united group of business that are doing what they can to stay open with precautions and to provide a voice to work with local government for the betterment of our communities short and long term.

Keith Swank

Best Interests of Residents Editor, My Aqua Aerobics history spans 22 years and has been instrumental to effectively eliminate all back pain I was experiencing prior to beginning this therapy. This continued and consistent exercise has resulted in my being in excellent health to the point that I don’t get sick and have not once contracted the flu during this time. Members wear masks walking to the pool, and some continue to wear them in the pool. Employees are exemplary in their sanitation practices, effectively wiping customer contact surfaces, including equipment handles and doorways. Scheduled exercise classes (beyond Aqua Aerobics) distance members by no less than 10 feet, including my formally indoor classes, which have been relocated to the outside basketball court. Inside stationary bicycle, classes are now held outside as well with the same distancing. Our weather in California allows members to exercise outside in a purposely safe Covid-19 manner. Closing Kennedy Club Fitness and other health club memberships would not serve the best interests of the residents of California.

Glenda Goulet

Kennedy Gives My Daily Activities Meaning Editor, Cycling and Aqua Aerobics give my daily activities meaning.

I look forward to classes with the people and instructors who try to make it challenging but interesting.

Kennedy has given me the opportunity to keep “plugging along” and stay in the best health for my 83 years.

Winton Winslow

Kennedy Keeps Us Well and Safe

we are there to check on one another, an important fact as we age.

Please keep us open; we all need it and depend on it. The club does a fine job keeping us all well and safe.

Margaret Oliveira

Kennedy Club Members Vouch for Company Editor, Essential: to make perfect, complete, pure, necessary. As an avid outdoors woman and social animal (who has been an active Kennedy’s member since 2002), there was not much to make me feel complete during the March thru June quarantine. I attempted lonely walks thru the country roads in Creston only to return home to find calm and comfort in Cheetos and ice cream. A tall order, and it did not fulfill me. Then, a ray of hope!! I heard that some of my aqua buddies were walking Tues and Thurs at Centennial park!! Yippee!! I quickly joined them, and the empty hole in my heart began to fill. Then, another bright light in late May!! Someone had spotted activity at the pool at Kennedy’s!! Could it be true?! I used my detective skills and raced over to find Keith and Tiffiny, who were working on a planto open the pool!! June!!!!

The pool opened, limited access to indoors was opened, and I discovered calm and happiness again!! What is essential may be invisible to the eye, but it shines quite brightly in the human heart; please consider Kennedy’s an essential business!!

Victoria Mehalick Editor, I am a 74-year-old woman who is a member of Kennedy Club Fitness in Paso Robles. In March, I was in the hospital, and when I returned home, I was greeted by the Covid shutdown order. My family was concerned for me, so they brought me food, sent care packages, and talked to me on the phone. It didn’t work! I’m a social person and need interaction with others. I began to decline and become very depressed. My doctor said I needed to get some exercise.

My granddaughter worked at Kennedy and told me about the Aqua Aerobics class. They were open, and so I tried it. I met some really great people my age and became part of a group that is supportive and fun.

I began to enjoy my life again.

I started trying other classes ( Yoga, Pilates, and Prime Time).

My doctor is amazed at how things have changed for me physically and mentally. I’m happy and healthy!

All the classes and people and instructors are VERY careful, and everything is sanitized after each class. We all wear masks and social distance. I have not heard of one person in my group, or the whole gym for that matter, having contracted Covid! Since March!

If the gym closes and I have nowhere to work out, and as importantly, where to socialize with my friends, I will be lost!

Let me restate – not ONE case of Covid from this gym since March! Do we really want to shut down a place that keeps people healthy and happy during this horrible time!! KEEP KENNEDY OPEN! Roberta Burgh

Editor, I have been with Kennedy for quite a few years but have really gone strong since 2014 when I was retired.

Before COVID, I averaged 4 to 5 times a week and really missed it when we shut down in April.

Having both of my knees replaced, I really need to come and work out in the water; this movement helps the arthritic joints In my body. A year ago, I was Diagnosed with blockage In my heart, and my doc said to keep moving or have a stroke, another reason to come to the pool. You don’t just find a healthy physical activity, but it helps with your mental Heath as well. Encouragement comes from your classmates, as well as Editor, your instructors. Being regular, I have a back injury that is

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prescribed exercises that I need Outreach) and the Atascadero access to a gym to perform.

Printery Foundation. Questers Jessica C. Agua Caliente, our local chapter of California Questers, is Editor, partnering with the Atascadero Exercise keeps me from Printery Foundation to raise becoming obese and diabetic funds to restore this beautiful, because it raises my metabo- historic building into a commulism and keeps my body moving. nity performing arts center. I’m Walking is not sufficient. I need thrilled to make a $300 donathe motivation of paying for a tion to each of these wonderful gym membership to keep me organizations for their importconsistently exercising. Exercise ant work. Both gifts will be also helps maintain a strong core doubled with matching funds, and good balance, so it is import- which brings another $600 for ant as I age. I need to be with a total of $1,200. Together, we others to keep me motivated to made this happen, so thank you. exercise. I need the structure of I wish you and your loved a gym, a place where I can focus ones a joyful, safe, and peaceful and work on me. It also keeps holiday. 2021 will be here before the blues away. It helps me stay we know it. positive and focused on all that I Vy Pierce still have. Please don’t take gyms and other physical fitness facili- The Question of ties away. We need them like we Reopening our need grocery stores. They feed Businesses Safely my physical and mental health.

Midori F. Editor, This is an open letter to all the Editor, people who are asking to reopen Kennedy Gym – Essential our businesses immediately. business – serves the senior I appreciate your deep frustrapopulation with water aero- tion. I have advocated for SLO bics and small group exercise County to be considered sepaclasses. Not only is exercise rately from the broadly defined essential but social interaction Southern California region for people of our age. I believe when considering COVID-rewe act responsibly and do not lated restrictions since the key endanger fellow members of the measurement is ICU capacity, gym or our community. Keep and critically ill patients from Kennedy open! anywhere south of Santa Maria Terry Hensley or perhaps Santa Barbara are unlikely to transferred to SLO Editor, County, even if we have ICU Personal health maintenance capacity and other hospitals do is essential during anyone’s life- not. time but could save your life However, 24 new cases of during COVID as it boosts your COVID were identified in immune system.

Atascadero just yesterday. 196 Michael Passegger new cases were identified in SLO County yesterday, and the Editor, county also set a new record I am 65 years old and have yesterday for the number of several issues with my body that COVID cases in the hospirequire gym access to accommo- tal and in the ICU. According date. I am not concerned with to our County Health Officer, the COIVD virus; what does one-third of all the deaths from bother me is not being able COVID-19 in SLO County to access exercise and physi- since the pandemic hit in March cal rehab at the gym. Gyms are have occurred within the last MOST definitely essential – two weeks. This is not the time keep the gyms open. I lost 15% to let down our guard, no matter of my body mass during the first what the governor says or does. lockdown. You are killing more Please also know that I care people than not with another deeply about saving both lives lockdown. Do the right thing, and businesses in our commuopen the gyms, or you will have nity. I support the effort to have more people dying from every- SLO County and nearby coastal thing other than COVID. counties treated as a separate Gary Andrew area when the current wave of infections has passed it peak.

Editor, Meanwhile, I hope you will Going to the gym is saving join me in doing what we each my sanity!! In these uncertain can do to help limit the spread times, you need your mental locally: wear a mask when out of and physical health to help you the house anywhere near others, get through this madness. We limit gatherings, and keep our are taking every precaution and distance, in particular even seriously abided by the guide- though each of those steps is lines. We need the gym to stay annoying to downright painful.

OPEN! I know it can be hard, my father Patsy Gillen died earlier this year, and we couldn’t even have a funeral, and Editor, I just called my only child, who Best to be strong. Being with lives out of state, and asked him others of the same mindset is not to come home for Christso helpful. Avoid stress – exer- mas. Yet these are small sacricise, swim! fices compared to those made Linda Colwell by people with COVID on my prayer list, which keeps growing.

I Thank You and Wish Let’s each make a commitYou Joy and Peace ment that we won’t let this virus to turn any of us into a Editor, weapon that kills or hospitalizes I hope this message finds you someone else’s beloved family all well. Thank you to the gener- member just in time for Christosity of all of my donors; I raised mas. Can you join me in that? almost double my goal of $2,000 Thank you for your passion for for my campaign and had almost our community. Let’s all work $600 remaining. together, so our people stay safe To close out my campaign, and safely patronize local busiI decided to make a donation nesses sooner to support two local nonprofits: Susan Funk ECHO (El Camino Homeless Atascadero City Council Member A Note About Our

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Winter Solstice, Yuletide Traditional symbols of celebrations held on the darkest day of the year

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ire and light are traditional symbols of celebrations held on the darkest day of the year. The winter solstice is the day of the year with the fewest hours of daylight, and it marks the start of astronomical winter.

After the winter solstice, days start becoming longer and nights shorter as spring approaches.

This year, Winter Solstice falls on Monday, December 21, and in the northern hemisphere, the date marks the 24 hours with the fewest daylight hours of the year.

Winter Solstice is considered a turning point in the year in many cultures. The day is held sacred and known as celebrating the new solar year’s birth, also called Yuletide.

Yuletide refers to the time around the Christmas season, usually from around December 21 until January 1, and dates back centuries. It was originally a way to commemorate the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.

Though Yuletide’s rituals have changed dramatically over the years, some Yuletide traditions remain and have contributed to modern-day celebrations of the festive season.

Decorating an evergreen tree was a common Yuletide custom in ancient times, as was giving gifts to friends and loved ones. The Yule Log is another centuries-old tradition meant to symbolize the passing of an old year into a new one, with the promise of hope and happiness.

The oak log is usually decorated with evergreen branches, sprigs of holly, bare birch branches, and trailing ivy vines. A more delicious alternative is the classic French Bûche de Noël, a decadent chocolate cake baked in the shape of a Yule Log and shared with family and friends at a Yuletide gathering.

This holiday season, we find peace and love in celebrating together and showing kindness to one another.

“May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night, that each day forward is blessed with more light.

That the cycle of nature, unbroken, and true brings faith to your soul and well-being to you. Rejoice in the darkness, in the silence, find rest, and may the days that follow be abundantly blessed.”

Native American Solstice Blessing by Stephanie Laird

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MARJORIE RUTH LAYTON 1924 - 2020

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arjorie Ruth Layton of Atascadero, almost 96, passed away on November 10, 2020.

She was buried in the Atascadero Cemetery on November 19, 2020. A loving gathering of 15 family members and close friends was there to honor her.

Marjorie Ruth Staley was born in Wellsville, Kansas, to Lloyd and Mary Staley on December 13, 1924, the third of 9 children. Her childhood was spent as part of a hard-working and resourceful family in the midst of the depression, but she never recalled being cold or hungry. They faithfully participated in church and enjoyed picnics as well as each other. She attended elementary school in Garnett, Kansas, junior high, and high school in Kansas City, Missouri. Her interests were history and journalism. She also graduated from Kansas City Junior College with a major in journalism. As a young woman, she traveled to Fresno, California, where her brother lived, to continue her studies at Fresno State. Instead, she met her husband, Glenn Layton, at a church picnic. They were married on December 3, 1947, at Troost Gospel Hall in Kansas City. They lived in Fresno briefly before moving to Atascadero in 1948. They established their family of 4 children, Layton Tree Service, as a family business and helped form Atascadero Gospel Chapel, where she served in many ways until her death. She also gave her heart and time to Child Evangelism, Tree of Life, and Loaves and Fishes. If you wish to give a gift in her honor, any of these groups would be grateful.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her son, Glenn Lesley, Jr., her husband, Glenn, and her brothers Warren, John, Robert, Benjamin, and David Staley.

joined Clipper Club, where they met for monthly social gatherings. Jim also played in a monthly Poker game with the same group of guys for 38 years. Jim and Bev attended St. Rose Catholic Church, where Jim was involved in Knights of Columbus, and together they participated in a weekly religious Book Group with close friends.

Jim was down-to-earth and found happiness in the little moments. He enjoyed spending quality time JAMES HOWE with Bev and their three children Amy, Paul, and 1948 - 2020 Tim. He loved playing board games and card games.

He enjoyed nature, gorgeous views, and scenic drives. ames Milton Howe, age 72, of Paso Robles, As an avid sports fan, he loved all Bay Area teams passed away peacefully on November 16, 2020, and would always root for the underdog. under the care of Hospice and surrounded by Anyone who knew Jim would say that he is one his family. of the kindest people they had ever met. He will be James was born May 5, 1948, in San Jose, Califor- remembered for being genuine, intelligent, witty, and nia, to John Howe and Geraldine Reynolds. Jim grew thoughtful with a gentle soul. He taught others that it up in the Bay Area, attended St. Lucy’s Elementary is the beauty in the simple things that truly matter.

School and Bellarmine Preparatory High School. He Jim and Bev recently celebrated their 50th was the oldest of five, with three brothers and one wedding anniversary together at home with their sister. children and grandchildren.

Jim attended UC Santa Barbara, where he earned Jim is survived by his wife, Bev Howe, of Paso his undergraduate degree with a Major in AnthroRobles; daughter, Amy (Russell) Baker, of Paso pology and a Minor in History and his teaching Robles; son, Paul Howe, of Paso Robles; son, Tim credential. Santa Barbara is where he met the love of (Carrie) Howe, of San Francisco; and grandchildren, his life, Beverly Clemente. They were married on June Amelia Baker and Kevin Howe, of Paso Robles.

27, 1970.

He is also survived by his three younger brothers, Throughout his career, Jim taught grades 3 Paul, Jack, Michael Howe, and their families. He is through 6. He started teaching at Brandon School in preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Goleta, California and remained there for nine years. Howe.

After moving to Paso Robles in 1980, Jim continDue to the COVID mandates, a private service ued his teaching career at Winifred Pifer, Georgia will be held on December 18 in Paso Robles. There Brown, and Pat Butler, all Paso Robles elementary will be a public celebration of life held at a future date. schools. After creating many lasting friendships In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are with colleagues and touching the lives of over 1,000 made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation students, he retired in 2008 after 37 years of teaching. ( JDRF) at www.jdrf.org or Paso Robles EducaJim and Bev have been very involved in the Paso tion Alliance (PREA) at goprea.org specifically for Robles community for the past 40 years. In 1984, they teacher grants.

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Judge Grants Defense’s Recusal Motion in Arata Case STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — A San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge ruled Friday, Dec. 11, that the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office must recuse itself from prosecuting the Tianna Arata case.

Arata was charged with 13 misdemeanors in connection with a July 21 Black Lives Matter protest in San Luis Obispo. She appeared in court via live stream Friday morning.

Her attorney’s filed a motion that argued some of SLO County DA Dan Dow’s remarks publicly and on social media showed a bias against the Black Lives Matter movement. Due to this, he and his office should be recused from prosecuting the case.

According to published reports,

Superior Court Judge Matthew Guerrero said, “The men and women charged here are entitled to a prosecution not clouded by political or personal advantage to the prosecutor. This is especially pointed in a case where the defendants are protesting injustice and systemic bias. The court’s finding of an apparent and actual conflict of interest make it unlikely that the defendants would receive fair treatment during all portions of the criminal proceedings.”

The case will be sent to the California State Attorney General’s Office.

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow released the following statement Friday, Dec. 11, in response to Judge Guerrero’s decision.

“First, let me be clear I have deep respect for the judicial process and

the judges who are called to make difficult decisions,” Dow stated “With that in mind, I respectfully and strongly disagree with Judge Guerrero’s findings and decision to recuse the District Attorney from prosecuting criminal activity that occurred during this summer’s protests. The law is clear that in order for a district attorney to be recused there must be an actual conflict of interest and the conflict must be so grave as to render it unlikely that the defendant will receive fair treatment during all portions of the criminal proceedings.

“There is absolutely no conflict in this case. To the contrary. While I have been personally attacked on many occasions since the arrests in these cases, I have continued to conduct my duty in a manner that is above reproach without bending

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Jury Convicts Stiles on Majority of Charges After Two-Month Vehicular Homicide Trial Jury was split on most serious charge of murder STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced Friday, Dec. 11, that a San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Jury returned verdicts after a nearly two-month-long trial related to the death of 72-yearold Terry Tilton of San Luis Obispo on December 1, 2019.

The jury deliberating for several days and convicted Chelsea Annmarie Stiles, 27, of numerous charges but did not reach a unanimous verdict on the most serious charge of murder. On the charge of murder, the jury’s decision was split 11-1 in favor of guilt.

The jury convicted Stiles of the following felonies — gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated; driving under the influence of a drug causing death; four counts of assault with a deadly weapon using an automobile; leaving the scene of a vehicle collision causing injury; child abuse; and misde-

meanor possession of cocaine.

The deadly crash sequence occurred at 6 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2019, on Highway 227 when Stiles, while under the influence of cocaine, intentionally rear-ended an automobile containing a family of four at 74 mph, disabling the vehicle.

About 19 seconds later, Stiles inexplicably drove into the opposing lane of travel striking Tilton’s vehicle head-on at 68 mph, killing him instantly.

The Stiles’s 18-month old daughter and two dogs were also in her vehicle at the time of the collisions.

“Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is deadly serious as this case tragically illustrates,” said Assistant District Attorney Eric Dobroth. “Ms. Stile’s decision to drive in her condition endangered not only her infant daughter within her vehicle but every other driver on the roadway that evening. Our community is thankful for the jury’s tireless effort and attention in this nearly two-month-long trial, particularly in light of the COVID-19 safety precautions.”

to popular opinion and public pressure. I am proud of the professionalism that our office has maintained under months of immense public pressure. We have thoroughly, fairly, and objectively reviewed volumes of evidence, conducted additional independent investigation, and made every decision based on the facts and the applicable law.

We have never wavered from our steadfast commitment to ensure that every defendant receives fair treatment while we perform our important Constitutional duty.

“To recuse an elected district attorney who has been chosen by the voters of San Luis Obispo County to enforce the law in our community without any evidence of an actual conflict undermines the role and independent nature of an elected prosecutor and sets a dangerous precedent,” Dow stated.

During the July 21 protest, demonstrators allegedly blocked Highway 101 and police claimed some protesters committed acts of vandalism.

Arata was arrested on the night of July 21. She faces 13 misdemeanor counts, including obstruction of a thoroughfare, false imprisonment, unlawful assembly, and disturbing the peace.

On July 21, protester Elias Bautista was also arrested. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of resisting an executive officer and resisting, obstructing or delaying a peace officer.

Six people — Robert Lastra Jr., Sam Grocott, Jerad Hill, Marcus Montgomery, Joshua Powell, and Amman Asfaw were charged Friday, Oct. 16, in connection to the protest on July 21. Lastra Jr. is from Atascadero.

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Indiana Man Arrested in Connection to Central Coast Child Exploitation Incident STAFF REPORT

CHELSEA ANNMARIE STILES

Stiles faces a maximum sentence of over 14 years in state prison. She will return to Department 1 of the Superior Court for sentencing on Feb. 3, 2021, SLO County Superior Court Judge Jacqueline Duffy presiding.

A copy of the charging document can be found here.

The California Highway Patrol investigated the case with the assistance of the SLO County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.

It was prosecuted by SLO County Assistant District Attorney Eric J. Dobroth and Deputy District Attorney Ben Blumenthal.

SAN LUIS OBISPO — An Indiana man was arrested on child exploitation charges stemming from an incident with a child in Los Osos, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office reported.

On Sept. 25, SLO County Sheriff ’s deputies were dispatched to Los Osos, where they learned that a minor there was contacted on the internet via an online gaming platform and lewd images were sent to the victim.

A report was taken and forwarded to the San Luis Obispo County Counter Human Trafficking Team, a team comprised of investigators from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office Special Operations Unit and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation, who assumed investigative responsibility for the continuing investigation.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, detectives learned that 20-year-old Jordan Fields of Columbus, Ind., was allegedly responsible for sending the obscene material.

The San Luis Obispo County Counter Human Trafficking

DEATHS WALTON — Gilbert E. Walton, 90, of Paso

Robles passed away on December 3, 2020.

Arrangements are under the direction of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

YOUNG — Leona Frances Young, 78, of

Bradley passed away on December 5, 2020.

Arrangements are under the direction of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

WALTON — Faye Chapman Walton, 94,

of Atascadero passed away on December 6, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

TENHAEFF — Randy Tenhaeff, 61, of Templeton passed away on December 3, 2020.

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

WILSON — Mitchell Wilson Jr., 51, of Paso Robles passed away on December 5, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

DURGAN — Connie Durgan, 68, of Arroyo Grande passed away on December 7, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

JORGENSEN — Marjorie Jorgensen, 99, of Morro Bay passed away on December 5, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

ENFIELD — Terry Enfield, 59, of Bradley passed away on November 29, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

SCHMIDT — Ronald Schmidt, 90 of Arroyo Grande passed away on December 8, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

AMOS — Alycia Amos, 45, of San Luis Obispo passed away on December 3, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service ANDERSON — Judith Anderson, 79, of Atascadero passed away on December 4, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

ROJEWSKI — Wilbert Edwin Rojewski, 94, of Arroyo Grande passed away on December 6, 2020. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

WINTHROP — Ann F. Winthrop, 94, of Paso Robles passed away on December 7, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

JACKSON — Jacqueline Jackson, 91, of Arroyo Grande, passed away December 11, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

PICKENS — Carlton Allen Pickens Jr., 56, of Paso Robles passed away on December 9, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

STOUGHTON — Suzanne Honey Stoughton, 80, of San Luis Obispo passed away on December 10, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

BOYCE — Roy Henry Boyce, 88, of Paso Robles passed away on December 11, 2020.

Arrangements are under the direction of KuehlNicolay Funeral Home.

KIKUCHI — Jean Mae Kikuchi, 72, of Grover Beach passed away on December 14, 2020. Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

JORDAN B. FIELDS

Team, in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Santa Maria and an FBI field office in Indiana, along with the Bartholomew County Sheriff ’s Office in Indiana continued investigating.

Fields was contacted and interviewed by investigators from the FBI in Indiana and the Bartholomew County Sheriff ’s Office on Nov. 13 in Columbus, Ind. He was taken into custody and booked into the Bartholomew County Jail on charges of suspicion of child exploitation and possession of child pornography.

Criminal proceedings are pending in Bartholomew County, Ind., and the investigation is ongoing.

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By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/17/2025 PUB: 11/25,12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 764 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202352 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE QUILTERY, 1413 RIVERSIDE AVE., #B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SHERLINE LOCKHART, 840 SYCAMORE CYN. 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/ SHERLINE LOCKHART This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/23/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2000 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/23/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202242 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OWEN APOSTOLIC COMPANY, OAC INTERNATIONAL, FREEDOMHOUSE INTERNATIONAL, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: GRANT RHYS OWEN, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, CHRISTINA NATASHA OWNE, 1578 ELDERBERRY CT, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ GRANT RHYS OWEN

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LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUP MEMBERS NEEDED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS’ SALES TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Atascadero is currently seeking to fill four (4) community group-appointed positions on the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC).

In November 2014, Atascadero voters approved a half-cent Sales Tax ballot measure. Along with approval of the Measure, voters established a permanent citizens’ advisory committee called the Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee, which shall annually review revenues and expenditures from the collection of the tax. The Committee is composed of 9 members; 7 members are appointed to the committee by individual Atascadero community groups and 2 members are appointed by the City Council. Appointees shall be residents of the City; however, no member of the Committee shall be an elected official.

In September 2020, the City Council approved the implementation of accountability measures for Measure D-20, the Essential Services Transactions and Use Tax Measure that was approved by voters at the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election. These measures include utilizing the CSTOC to review annual expenditures, as part of an annual report, along with the City’s annual audit, at a heavily publicized joint meeting of the Finance Committee and the CSTOC. After review of the annual report and audit, the CSTOC will report their findings to the City Council.

Members of local non-profit community groups interested in serving on CSTOC should contact their community group leaders. Representatives of all Atascadero community groups who are interested in appointing members to CSTOC are encouraged to submit an Interest Form no later than Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

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The Planning Commission is a body of 7 citizens appointed by the City Council who review matters related to land use planning and development. The Commission serves at the pleasure of the City Council. Five Commissioners are directly appointed by each individual Council Member, and 2 Commissioners are appointed by a majority vote of the entire Council. All Commissioners serve a two-year term. Interested candidates must be a resident of the City of Atascadero and a registered voter in order to qualify.

The Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee (CSTOC) annually reviews revenues and expenditures from the collection of the half-cent Sales Tax approved by voters in November 2014 and will participate in the review of annual expenditures from tax revenue collected from Measure D-20, the Essential Services Transactions and Use Tax Measure. The Committee is comprised of 9 members; 7 members appointed to the committee by individual Atascadero community groups and 2 members appointed by the City Council. Appointees shall be residents of the City; however, no member of the Committee shall be an elected official.

Those interested in serving are encouraged to submit an application to the City Clerk’s office no later than Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

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By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/16/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202362 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MYERS HOME INSPECTION, 10180 SAN MARCOS RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: THOMAS EDWARD MYERS, 10180 SAN MARCOS 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/ THOMAS E. MYERS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 770 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202358 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DK CLASSIC CAR CONNECTION, 1539 DALE AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DENNIS MICHNIUK, 1539 DALE AVE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, KAREN PETERSON, 1539 DALE AVE, 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/ KAREN PETERSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 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 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 771 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202335 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THETA VENTURES, 995 VIA MUNOZ, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: SCOTT WESLEY THORNTON, 990 VIA MUNOZ, 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/ SCOTT W THORNTON, AN INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 772 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202371 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PREMIER WINDOW TINTING, 9000 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT C, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CARLOS ROBERTO RIOS, 1560 L ST, 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/ CARLOS ROBERTO RIOS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/02/2020 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 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 773 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202336 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PACIFIC POOL AND SPA REPAIR, 3191 BLUEGRASS PLACE, CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JAMES DAVID VIDITO, 3191 BLUEGRASS PLACE, CRESTON, CA 93432 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/ JAMES D. VIDITO II, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2020 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 11/18/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 774 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202363 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KAWEAH’S RUN RANCH, 915 WEST HOLLOW ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: CORRINE SUZETTE LIVINGSTON, 915 WEST HOLLOW DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, HILLIARD LOUIS LIVINGSTON, 915 WEST HOLLOW DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ CORRINE SUZETTE LIVINGSTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/25/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17,

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12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 775 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202343 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, 1336 RAILROAD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, 1336 RAILROAD ST #B, 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/ THE DEN IN PASO, LLC, JAMES JELLISON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/20/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/20/2025 PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2020 LEGAL CM 776 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202300 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KRAMER ESTATE WINE, 825 RIVERSIDE AVENUE #16, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: LAURA KRAMER, 2575 ROCK RIDGE LN, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, GARY KRAMER, 2575 ROCK RIDGE LN, 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/ LAURA KRAMER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2020 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 777 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202375 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES VALET AND TRANSPORTATION, 1117 PUTTER AVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: PASO ROBLES LLC, 1117 PUTTER AVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO ROBLES LLC, THOMAS P HUMPHREY, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/30/2020 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 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 778 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202417 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TONI SUE’S ALTERATIONS, 3675 MARICOPA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TONI SUE JOHNSON, 3675 MARICOPA 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/ TONI S. JOHNSON, INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2020 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 12/04/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 779 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202385 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JSROSE, SILVER GIRL, 2540 & 2550 DRY CREEK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: LIONS PEAK, 2540 & 2550 DRY CREEK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JENNIFER SONI, LIONS PEAK, PRESIDENT, JENNIFER SONI This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/13/1998 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 780 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202402 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JESSICAKES, 10494 CUESTA COURT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JESSICA MARIE NOLAN, 10494 CUESTA COURT, 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/ JESSICA NOLAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/10/2020 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 12/02/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 783 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202376 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SYMMETRY IN MOTION, 7400 MORRO RD STE A, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KELLY J REED DAULTON, 622 CROCKER ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KELLY J REED DAULTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2010 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 784 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202437 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)

IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TEMPLETON LANDSCAPE COMPANY, 1386 ROSSI ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CURTIS CUSTOM SERVICE, INC., 1386 ROSSI ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ CURTIS CUSTOM SERVICE, INC., WHITNEY CURTIS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/08/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/07/2020 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 12/08/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 785 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202431 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CAL COAST ELECTRIC, 3770 ARDILLA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRADLEY CLARK GARRISON, 3770 ARDILLA RD, 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/ BRADLEY C GARRISON, OWNER / SOLE PROPRIETOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/16/1989 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 12/07/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 786 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202390 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EL CAMINO HAND CAR WASH, 7200 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GMS REAL ESTATE INC., 7200 EL CAMINO REAL, 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/ GMS REAL ESTATE INC., SALVADOR RAMOS VP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/1997 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2025 PUB: 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020 LEGAL CM 787 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202447 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, 7855 PORTOLA ROAD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, 7855 PORTOLA ROAD, 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/ CRYSTAL CLEAN A1 WINDOW SERVICES, COREY O. BYLER, CEO This statement was filed with

the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/09/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/04/2016 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 12/09/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 788 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202405 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAJOR WINES, 3070 LIMESTONE WAY, SUITE C, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: MAJOR WINES, LLC, 3070 LIMESTONE WAY, SUITE C, 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/ MAJOR WINES, LLC, ANDREW MAJOR, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2020 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 789 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202465 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MGM HOME SERVICES ELECTRICAL, 7343 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 111, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: MGM HOME SERVICES, 7343 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 111, 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/ MGM HOME SERVICES, MARK MILLER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2018 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 GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 790 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202403 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RGM JUNK REMOVAL, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: PATRICIA ELIZABETH MORTON, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, RICHARD GARRETT MORTON, 14805 SAN MIGUEL RD, 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/ PATRICIA ELIZABETH MORTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2020 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 12/03/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 791 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202470

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PACIFIC CAPITAL MORTGAGE, 1352 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD STE C, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PAC CAP MORTGAGE, INC, 1352 LOS OSOS VALLEY ROAD STE C, LOS OSOS, CA 93402 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/ PAC CAP MORTGAGE INC, KATHLEEN G BRESKA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/11/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/30/2005 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/11/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 792 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202356 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ADCI, 902 SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: APLUS DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 902 SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD, 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/ APLUS DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTORS, INC., JAMES C WHITENER, VICE-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 793 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202464 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COAST RIDERS INN, 9450 CASTILLO DRIVE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COAST RIDERS INN, LLC, 63 ALTA MESA CIRCLE, MONTEREY, CA 93940 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/ COAST RIDER INN, LLC, ALBERT BARRETO III, MANAGING PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2020 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 12/10/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 794 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202360 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 805 CUSTOM PROJECTS, 5041 MEADOW LARK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RACHAEL LEIGH FARNSWORTH, 5041 MEADOW LARK LANE, 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/ RACHAEL L. FARNSWORTH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/01/2020 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 NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 795 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20202372 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INDULGE MEDIA, 231 QUARTERHORSE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALLISON HORWATH, 231 QUARTERHORSE LANE, 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/ ALLISON HORWATH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11-3-2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/30/2025 PUB: 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2020, 01/07/2021 LEGAL CM 798 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM STANLEY WOOD CASE NO. 20PR-0337 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM STANLEY WOOD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VICTOR IAN WOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTOR IAN WOOD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The 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: 12/22/20 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 CA 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 VICTOR IAN WOOD 3345 DELUNA DRIVE RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275 12/3, 12/10, 12/17/20 CNS-3420057# PASO ROBLES PRESS PUB: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 768 LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to close at 2pm On December 18, 2020 at www.selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 NAME OF TENANT: TIM FOWLER DENISE CAMPOVERDE SAVANNAH DONOVAN PUB: 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 781 NOTICE We hereby give notice that the goods in the following units and names stored at The Space Place, 501 Pine St., Paso Robles, Ca. will be deemed the property of The Space Place and will be removed and/or sold if owners as listed below do not remit balance due before December 28, 2020, Before 5 PM. Roberto Maduena #97 Sale to be on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, Ca. PUB: 12/10, 12/17/2020 LEGAL CM 782

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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 8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. 805-466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY A New Thought Spiritual Community! Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Dr. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; For information about Sunday gatherings, classes and workshops, go to: awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 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 Facebook Live at 10 am during Covid19 restrictions. 10 am Outdoor Modern Worship Service and music, weather & Covid19 restrictions permitting.

Masks and social distancing required. Regular schedule: When Covid restrictions are lifted. 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 Russ Gordan, Interim Pastor; 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 805-4660379, fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@ stlukesatascadero.org.

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recently received a press release from Carrie Lovell, Public Relations and Media Chairman for La Cuesta Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The story in the release was touching and I’ve decided to share it in my column today.

It’s a story of a way of honoring a 95-year-old grandmother despite COVID-19 restrictions. It was written by Linda Buzgheia, one of her daughters and began this way: “COVID-19 struck and the world changed almost overnight.

The news was very sobering. The virus was particularly devastating to people in senior living facilities. Mom had just moved into an assisted living facility in January and she was going to be 95 on her next birthday. Joining the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was on mom’s bucket list, and it couldn’t wait any longer!

“My parents, Marjorie and Ted Juel, are part of ‘The Greatest Generation.’ They believe strongly in family, duty, and love of country. My mother was the second-youngest of seven

La Cuesta Chapter, NSDAR is an active chapter whose members honor their ancestors who fought for our nation’s independence. The chapter will celebrate 70 years of service in San Luis Obispo County on Jan. 19, 2021. La Cuesta Chapter, NSDAR, promotes historic preservation, education, and patriotism, through volunteer service in local communities.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a nonprofit, non-political, women’s service organization with more than one million members who have joined the organization since its founding in 1890.

Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution is eligible for membership.

To learn more about the work of DAR, visit DAR.org or connect with DAR on facebook. com/TodaysDAR. What a wonderful act of kindness shown to this grandmother on her 95th birthday!

I’ve had a request for a cheese spread recipe. I think you will like this one. It can do doubleduty as a spread or cheese ball.

Serve at room temperature for spreading. Or refrigerate it for two hours; roll into a cheese ball; coat with finely chopped pecans.

It is excellent with crackers or

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o you suffer from iron-poor blood? Do you start your whiskey-drinking with your morning coffee? Are you spurring your horse more and using a hotshot on your cattle instead of a paddle?

In other words, are you taking out your depression on your livestock? Does nothing excite you anymore, like a romantic evening with your wife or a fishing or hunting trip to the High Sierras?

Do you often consider moving into town where you could pamper your better-half with an automatic dishwasher, indoor plumbing and a stove you don’t have to light with a match every time you want to use it? If so, then you could be suffering from “ranch burn out.”

If you think you’re suffering burnout symptoms, take my simple Burn Out Test and if you find yourself answering “yes” more than “no,” you probably have this much-dreaded and incurable malady.

1. When you’re sitting on the building a new loading chute can and catching up on your and lead-up alley, do you reading, do you reach for just brace up the old posts the AARP Magazine more because you calculate that often than your favorite liveyou’ll be called to “the great stock weekly or monthly cow roundup in the sky” before magazine? the termites completely 2. Instead of jumping out of destroy your working facilbed at 2 in the morning to ities? check the heifers and to look 6. When you go to a bull sale, at any new calves that are the do you buy the first two result of your all-new power“cheap” bulls so you can leave ful bull battery, do you tell and get home by nightfall, your wife it’s her turn and roll even though one bull had a over because you need your 106-pound birthweight and beauty sleep? Or even worse, the other has already put two do you just say to heck with people in the hospital? it and let Mother Nature cull 7. Instead of growing your hay, any hard calvers. did you sell your tractors, 3. Instead of weaning your baler and shop full of tools calves 60 days before selland buy your hay instead? ing them as everyone in the Have you stopped suppleindustry says you should, do mental feeding entirely and you load them up right off let “survival of the fittest” the cow and send them to the cull your herd, or do you just auction market and let them cut your fences and let your put up with all the balling neighbor feed your cows for and any sickness? you?

4. Do you and your wife brand 8. Instead of getting all excited your calves on a table so you about your annual trip to Las don’t have to feed half the Vegas for the National Finals county a free meal and then Rodeo, do you give your tickspend two weeks fixing all ets away to your veterinarian the damage your friends, because “all the money you neighbors and an assortment lose in Vegas stays in Vegas?” of hangers-on created?

Did you use the money you 5. Instead of cementing in saved by not going to Las some new railroad ties and Vegas on that $3,500 snappy

with fresh fruits such as apples or pear slices.

California Cheese Spread or Cheese Ball Ingredients: • 1 c. golden raisins • 1 c. currants • Warm water • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened • 5 oz. Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1¼ cups) • 1 pkg. (4 oz.) blue cheese, crumbled • 2 t. brown mustard • 2 T. chopped fresh chives • 1 small clove garlic, minced • Chopped pecans (optional) • Paprika and fresh parsley sprigs for garnish Directions: In medium bowl, cover raisins and currants with warm water; soak 30 to 40 minutes to plump.

Drain well. Chop. Bring cheeses to room temperature; combine with chives and garlic; mix well. Add chopped raisins and currants; mix well. Serve in a bowl as a spread or refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Shape into a cheese ball and roll in chopped pecans. Garnish with paprika and parsley.

Enjoy the rain.

Cheers!

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

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9. Have you sacked your saddle, turned your good rope horse out to pasture and bought a four-wheeler because besides using it to check your cattle, you can use it to haul your golf clubs around if you ever have time to take up the sport?

10. Have you seen what ranch real estate is going for these days and pondered the possibility of selling out for $10 million to a plastic surgeon from Southern California who wants to turn your place, which has been in the family for five generations, into a preserve for wild horses, burly buffalo or rabid prairie dogs?

Would you actually consider doing this to your wonderful neighbors? They have involuntarily fed your cows, fixed your fences, helped put out your grass fires, returned your wayward bulls, branded your calves and worked your cows, knowing in your cold-blooded heart of hearts that they have never done anything to deserve such a fate?

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

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

coming by dating the events of our world’s history by the designation of B.C. (before Christ).

The world knows that Christ came into this world, but many people disagree about who He dr. gary m. barker was and why He lived on this COLUMNIST Earth. here is a familiar saying The Bible in the New Testawe declare at Christmas, ment scriptures makes it very “Jesus is the Reason for clear who Jesus was and why the Season.” Christmas is a cele- as God, He became a man. In bration of the birth of Christ.

Luke 2:1-14, Luke records the When our children still lived historical event of Jesus’ birth at home, we had a custom as and the message that an angel a family to read Luke 2:1-14 of the Lord proclaimed to the on Christmas day and sing the shepherds concerning Jesus being traditional happy birthday song born. to Jesus. It is hard to imagine a The Virgin Mary’s holy child birthday cake with over 2,000 was Christ the Lord-Jehocandles on it and seeing Jesus vah and He was born to be the blow each candle out.

Savior of the world. This angelic This is the world’s most proclamation certainly can be important birthday because Jesus trusted. An angel was a messenwas God who became a human ger from God. being to provide salvation. The In Matthew 1:20-23, the aposworld acknowledges Christ’s tle Matthew records what Mary’s

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children. She enjoyed telling us stories about her family, growing up on a farm in Iowa. Her grandmother came to Iowa in a covered wagon. Her grandfather was a drummer for the Union Army during the Civil War. Mom and Dad were high school sweethearts. Dad, a World War II Navy veteran, went to college on the GI Bill. They both graduated from Iowa State Teachers College. They married shortly after graduation. Mom directed school and church choirs and taught Vocal Music. Dad coached basketball and taught Math and History. As teachers, they had summers off, so we took family vacations to National Parks and visited historic sites and museums along the way.

Years later, Mom and Dad took my older daughters on the same kind of road trip. One of the car games they played involved memorizing The Preamble to the Constitution and the Gettysburg Address. Nadia and Vanessa were so proud to recite them when they got back home.

On behalf of my two sisters, Paula Juel Crabb and Teresa Juel Scott, and my three daughters, Vanessa, Nadia and Sara Buzgheia, we are so happy and proud to join the Daughters of the American Revolution with our mother and grandmother, Marjorie Ann Henry Juel, as descendants of Revolutionary War veteran John Hayden.”

child would be named, “You shall call His name Jesus.” This was also another angelic proclamation that was given to Joseph.

The name Jesus literally means, “The Lord is our Salvation.” Jesus would provide salvation or deliverance from sins as “Emmanuel” (God with us).

In our American history, we honor the birthdays of important men like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr., because of what they accomplished in their lives.

This is especially true of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus would provide salvation from sin’s condemnation.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem with the purpose of sacrificing His life as the Lamb of God on Calvary’s cross in the city of Jerusalem ( John 1:29). Many theologians state this truth in this phrase, “Jesus Christ was born to die that man might live.”

Jesus himself said that His Father sent Him into the world to save it and not condemn it so that sinners would not perish in hell but have everlasting life ( John 3:16-17). This is the greatest and most gracious gift that God has ever given to this world.

We celebrate Christ’s birth because of what He accomplished and provided through His death and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-5).

I truly hope and pray that as you celebrate Jesus’s birthday this Christmas, you will praise and worship Him as your personal Savior. In 1 Timothy 1:15, the apostle Paul wrote, “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.”

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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which included: • Southern California: Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura As a part of the States Emergency Response System, different breakdowns in terms of how the counties are grouped together.

Frutchey explained that as of Dec. 10 if “SLO County, Santa Barbara County, and Ventura County were in a region and the ICU at 26 percent we would not have the stay-at-home order in effect we would be back in the purple tier— the most restrictive tier — but it is something that the public was getting used to and understood and felt, for the most part, they could accommodate.”

He continued, “The rest of the Southern California Region has only 10 percent of the ICU beds available, so we have been lumped into other counties which we have very little in common. As a result, immediately upon the Governor’s issuance of the order, Mayor Martin started contacting the other mayors and sought all cities to send a letter to the Governor requesting that we be pulled out of the Southern California Region. While the Mayor was in that process, the three county boards of supervisors took up a similar action, and in fact, all three boards how now written letters to the Governor requesting that the three counties be put into a new sub-region independent sub-region at the end of this initial three-week period and the order as the gov laid it out would last for at least three weeks.”

Frutchey said that the decision is still being analyzed whether letters from all seven City Councils in the County would make more impact on the Governor or one letter from all seven cities.

Referring back to the staff report of the two recommendations, Frutchey addressed the second option, first stating that it was the most straight forward option: Authorize the Mayor to work collaboratively with the other cities to send a combined letter or multiple letters to the Governor supporting the three counties’ Board of Supervisors’ letter requesting that the three Central Coast counties be pulled from the Southern California region.

Frutchey stated that they would open discussions on this topic at the end of the meeting. He then moved onto how the stay-at-home order has impacted local small businesses as well as some larger ones like Park Cinemas, with whom they have been in significant discussion with.

As the meeting continued, Frutchey went over some of the key options that the

Council needed to discuss and agree upon so the City would know how to proceed going forward.

He explained that after all the months of working through the pandemic with the community, he felt both the business owners and individuals were responding really well and taking personal responsibility, and, for the most part doing everything they could to meet the challenge. He also noted that as he walks around town, he sees almost everyone wearing a mask and social distancing when they can, which he stated was significantly different from back in July.

Some of the key questions that the city staff brought to the Council is: 1. What approach will the City take?

2. What level of enforcement will they take?

3. How long should they stay with this approach?

Regarding the approach, Frutchey explained that some of the options could be to do nothing, continue as is, targeted assistance opportunities, or take the Solvang/ Manhattan Beach approach.

On Dec. 7, the Solvang City Council met in an emergency meeting to respond to Gov. Newsom’s recent stay-at-home order and its impacts on the community; after much consideration, they decided the City would not enforce it. santamariasun.com/news/20165/solvangurgently-responds-to-new-state-restrictions/ As for Manhattan Beach, they countered LA County’s Outdoor Dining Ban With an “Outdoor Seating” Plan. spect r umnews1.com/ca/la-west/ coronavirus/2020/12/05/manhattan-beachparkette-policy-counters-county-dining-ban As Frutchey’s presentation continued, they discussed what would qualify as an “Egregious Violation,” citations, and maintaining “fairness” between all businesses.

That led Frutchey back to the first key question of direction: Provide a balanced level of support to local businesses in their efforts to find a path that keeps their employees and patrons safe, helps preserve their business viability, and meets community needs regarding public health and safety.

Mayor Martin resumed control of the meeting and addressed the Council and the staff, stating that he would open it up for council questions and clarifications prior to public comment. At that time, an estimated 18 people were already on the phone line, ready to address the Council.

A few questions brought up by councilmembers addressed mental health, how the State formed the regions, an overview of different violations that had been called in, and the guidelines/mandates enforceable by law.

As public comment opened, 24 people were waiting in line to address the Council.

Callers’ comments ranged from concern for

holiday travel, the favor of the “Solvang approach,” priorities with law enforcement, and the devastating effects on the local economy.

After hearing from 50 plus callers, and an additional 30 minutes of Council discussion, understanding the risks - a motion was proposed by Mayor Martin after all council members agreed with the overall support for Councilmember Hamon’s proposal.

“I move that we maintain the purple restriction level in the City of Paso Robles and that we support the redesignation of our county moving it out of the LA statical area for the purposes of COVID evaluation,” Martin said, “that we continue our course of empathy and education using our Chamber partners and local businesses that we allow our public health officer at the county level to designate what indeed is egregious or flagrant and let us know of those incidents.

“I don’t think that we need our officers in the field making those decisions, and finally, I think as far as the length and course of action I think that this would stay in effect until review is needed based on local developments or new state mandates.”

The decision was also made to include that Mayor Martin would work with all local mayors to sign the letter to remove San Luis County from Southern California.

Votes were pulled from all 5 Council Members, and the motion passed 5-0 with guidance from the City Manager, City Officials, and the City Attorney.

In a follow-up press release the following day, it stated the “Council recognizes that ending the stay-at-home order and placing the City in the purple or red tiers is not a decision the Council can make; currently, only the State can do so.

In addition, the City warned businesses and individuals in the City to fully recognize that you can be putting your business or yourself at risk if you defy the State’s stay-at-home orders. The full requirements of the stay-at-home order are available on the State’s website.

Furthermore, the State and the County still retain enforcement authority to use at their discretion. And, as the Council noted, Dr. Borenstein and the County will determine what they consider an egregious violation, one that can lead to more serious enforcement actions.”

The Council met in regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 15. In that meeting, it was determined that the City Council does not have the authority to change the State Guidelines and has no local control over the stay-at-home orders at this time.

You can read the full report of the Dec. 15 City Council meeting on our website pasoroblespress.com.

SCHOOL BOARD

The District accepted several donations for Paso Robles schools: • Jeremy Westerling of Westerling Elec• Paso Robles Youth Task Force: Geartric donated $250 to PRHS ASB Paso hart and Williams Robles Football Club to support equip• Adelaida Historical Foundation: Gearment purchase. hart. Baker and Williams • Field Gibson donated $400 to support • Board Bylaw Committee: Baker, Arend, the PRHS ASB/FFA program. and Gearhart • On behalf of Field Gibson, Heart to Other Voluntary Committees/ Heart Real Estate donated $2,100 Organizations: in support of the PRHS ASB/FFA • Boys and Girls Club: Williams program.

• YMCA: Gearhart • The Blackbaud Giving Fund, on behalf • Paso Robles Youth Sports Council: of PG&E/Employee Giving and its Gannon donors, donated $399.84 in support of • Paso Robles Downtown Main Street the PRHS Administration.

Association: Bausch • Bonvee, Inc. donated $1,253.90 to • Paso Robles Historical Society: GearKermit King Elementary in support of hart student materials and supplies.

• Boy/Girl Scouts: Williams • On behalf of Levi Barton, Wonderful Trustees were also assigned to their Adopt Company Foundation, Inc. donated a School-Site in an effort to keep their finger $500 to Kermit King Elementary on the pulse of the District. Below is their for purchasing student materials for assigned site-school: Poppen’s Class Project.

• Georgia Brown Dual Immersion The Wonderful Company and Justin Magnet Elementary: Bausch Vineyards have donated $40,000 for second• Pat Butler Elementary: Williams, ary visual performing arts and science equipGannon ment related to COVID-19 mitigation.

• Virginia Peterson Elementary: Baker The donation from the Wonderful • Arts Academy at Bauer Speck Elemen- Company and Justin Vineyards was accepted tary: Gearhart, Arend with a 6-1 vote. Bausch voted no.

• Kermit King Elementary: Gearhart, Trustees approved 7-0, a resolution that Arend gives all school personnel priority status for • Winifred Pifer Elementary: Gearhart a COVID-19 vaccine.

• George H. Flamson Middle School: PRJUSD Chief Business Officer Brad Williams, Bausch Pawlowski presented the 2020-21 First • Daniel E. Lewis Middle School: Interim Financial Report covering the Gannon, Gearhart period from July 1-Oct. 31.

• Paso Robles High School: Williams, The Board certified the report with a 6-1 Baker vote, Bausch voted no.

• Liberty High School/Independence After being in session for over six hours, HS/Home School: Reed trustees adjourned the meeting with six • Culinary Arts Academy: Baker, Bausch action items remaining.

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Following the Eagles’ CIF Central Section Championship in 2019, Forniss stepped in to replace the former ace in the circle but had her time cut short as the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 spring season and now has the 2021 season in jeopardy.

Through work with travel ball, Forniss climbed into the top 100 ranked recruits via scouting websites like Flosoftball and Extra Innings and won her own championship, a PGF National Championship, while playing for the Firecrackers in 14U. In 2020, Forniss pitched 15 innings for the Eagles before the season was canceled and posted a 1.40 earned run average with 10 strikeouts and a win in three games.

the Showcase, Norma Moye.

Also making their way up and down the strip were Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, the Snow King and Queen in a sleigh towed by lighted reindeer.

Along with those driving up and down the strip, some were on foot to enjoy the sidewalk views. Entertaining the crowds was the North County Dance and Performing Arts Foundation performing the annual Nutcracker Suite with graceful ballet dancers delivering an outdoor presentation complete with decorative masks on the dancers.

The resilient spirit of the community was on display, with children hanging out windows cheering their favorite season’s greetings, with “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” filling the air between passing vehicles.

Saturday was the first of two weekends for the Vine Street Victorian Showcase, it will be rolling again on Dec. 19.

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