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Motion to do a partisan study on the map fails to pass vote

By MELISSA GUERRA melissa@pasoroblespress.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m.

Supervisor Bruce Gibson moved to approve consent agenda, and Supervisor Debbie Arnold requested to pull for discussion 4 and 24. Item 4 was the state legislative agenda which comes before the Board every year, but this year seemed to have considerable changes, which Arnold hoped could be put on the agenda to discuss the changes. The more specific this could be made, the easier it would be for lobbyists to make changes that the county actually wants.

Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg highlighted the budget item in the consent agenda and pointed out the $4m deficit in the sheriff ’s department, and reminded the Board that CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

Santa made his seasonal debut at the light parade along with the Snow King and Queen and of course Mrs. Claus. Photo by Hayley Mattson

Thousands turned out for the light parade

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Santa is officially here, Paso Robles! On Saturday, Dec. 4, Paso Roblans from near and far turned out for the 60th Annual Christmas Lights

Parade in Downtown Paso Robles.

Parade floats and groups trailed down Spring Street decked out in lights and their best holiday cheer.

This year’s parade theme was “Country Christmas Memories.”

For 60 years, the parade has gone down Spring Street, but it wasn’t always an illuminating nighttime event. According to our forever queen, Norma Moye,

the parade was originally a daytime event. At some point, they decided to move the parade to nighttime, becoming the Light Parade.

According to Susanne Anshen, Executive Assistant at Paso Robles Main Street Association, other than the time of day, the parade hasn’t changed much. She says floats continue to become more elaborate.

“This was a phenomenal [parade] because people were very excited about getting out and all the floats were absolutely amazing.

It was exciting. Everybody had a really good time,” says Norma.

She continued, “It was well done. We had good help because volunteers are hard to get, and we had the best.”

Zoo to You’s float was Norma’s

Templeton High School Celebrates the Holidays

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

TEMPLETON — Students at Templeton High School (THS) have been busy celebrating the holidays with wreaths, reindeer races, window paintings, and more.

The floral design students have been hard at work creating and delivering wreaths throughout the community to those who purchased one. As the seasons change throughout the year students, create different arrangements that make their way to Templeton homes, businesses, and community buildings. Students learn business skills and design as they work on these projects.

The Floral Design class is taught

by Brandi Bognuda and is part

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of FFA and the Career Technical Education (CTE) program at THS. Last week, members of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) took the time to share their skills with local businesses by painting holiday designs on business windows. Their work can be seen down Main Street in Templeton. The NAHS is led by THS Fine Arts teacher Amber Wislersham.

Additionally, the NAHS made holiday cards. Students can order them this week and have them delivered to a student on campus during finals week.

Each month the ASB students bring students together by creating some friendly competitions.

This month it was the reindeer races. Two “reindeer” pulled their “Santa” on a sled and raced through a course, careful not to lose their Santa.

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Students competed in reindeer races, made wreaths, and decorated Main Street windows and campus

favorite and therefore won the Sweepstakes award.

Santa Claus told Paso Robles Press that the Snow King and Queen told him there were more people at the parade this year than they have seen in 15 years.

He said, “It was pretty exciting actually, even for an old Santa—It

The attack killed more than 2,400 Americans and wounded 1,000 people.

Eight battleships and over 300 airplanes were destroyed. Contributed photo

WWII Veteran Harold Lowe Remembering Pearl Harbor This year marks the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

ASB students spread holiday cheer by decorating campus and producing the reindeer races. Contributed photo

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SANTA MARGARITA — On Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941, at 8:00 a.m., hundreds of Japanese fighter planes dropped bombs over the Pearl Harbor United States Naval Base just outside of Honolulu, Hawaii. The attack killed more than 2,400 Americans and wounded 1,000 people. Eight

battleships and over 300 airplanes were destroyed.

More than that, the attacks on Pearl Harbor ignited a new phase of the war in Europe. It brought the United States into war with Japan and Germany, creating World War II (WWII).

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Santa Margarita native and resident Harold Lowe’s memories of Pearl Harbor are crystal clear-even at his age of 102.

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GOVERNMENT

City Council Hears Report on Barney Schwartz Park Conditions Council votes to approve increased compensation for City Council and Mayor

By CAMILLE DeVAUL

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles City Council met for a regular meeting on Dec. 7. Council received an update from staff on Barney Schwartz Park.

During the Oct. 19 City Council meeting, general public comment consisted of concerns over some deterioration of the softball fields at Barney Swartz Park on Union Road. The public complained that the concession stand was closed for a recent tournament, and the fields were poorly maintained.

A City staff member informed the Council the concession stand was open but is being operated

differently. She also mentioned due to COVID, there is a lack of employees to maintain the fields.

The parks concessionaire contract expired in February 2021, and a new concession model was introduced.

This was due to several contract challenges, including unsanitary food preparation conditions. Staff then finalized plans to return to a typical snack bar model, which includes prepackaged food and drinks, heated hot dogs, coffee, and hot chocolate. The concession stands are available for nonprofit groups and tournament organizers through a reservation system.

Then in Sept. 2021 the food truck system was initiated. Licensed food trucks now have the option to operate in identified areas of the parking lot after completing an online application.

Another major concern at the park was the ballfield conditions.

Poor field conditions were said to be largely due to a lack of field prep.

According to the report, City staff has not been available for field prep in over ten years. Currently, staffing at Barney Schwartz Park has been

downgraded from 11 to now one employee for maintenance.

Current field prep issues include: • Holes in running lanes due to insufficient watering down prior to field prep and not removing bases prior to field prep.

• Soil build-up on outside edges of the field is caused by improper use of grading equipment.

Staff is looking to add five new staff members to the park’s maintenance.

Mayor Steve Martin said, “It is time for the City to, in some way, step up its investment in maintaining and promoting that park. Also, we need to look to the uses of that park to realize we have turned the corner, and it is time to readjust fees for using the park.”

He also suggested implementing a volunteer program to help with the maintenance of the park, similar to what is in place for the City Library.

Consent Agenda Item 10 was pulled for a separate discussion.

Item 10: Consideration of Opting into Settlement Agreements with Distributors of Opioids,

Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, and Opioid Manufacturer Janssen (owned by Johnson & Johnson) The City had two options: 1. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid distributors, Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, whereby the County of San Luis Obispo will receive the City’s designated share of settlement funds and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.

2. Opt into settlement agreement with opioid manufacturer, Janssen (owned by Johnson & Johnson), whereby the County of San Luis Obispo will receive the City’s designated share of the settlement funds and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.

Council approved staff ’s recommendation of allowing the County to designate the shares of settlement funds.

Later, Council approved Ordi-

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nance No. 1115 Establishing Tattoo Parlors as an Authorized Use in the Commercial/Light Industrial (C-3) and Riverside Corridor Zones within the City and Associated Clarifying Zoning Code Updates.

Tattooing was previously prohibited in the City in part due to a lack of adequate health regulation at the time since tattoo parlors were not then regulated by the State or County for purposes of transmission of infectious diseases.

In 2010, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Anderson v. City of Hermosa Beach holding that a municipal prohibition on the establishment of tattoo parlors is an unconstitutional restriction on freedom of expression. However, the court recognized that cities retain some regulatory authority over tattoo parlors, including the right to impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on such facilities.

During the Oct. 19 meeting, the City Council unanimously approved an interim urgency ordinance which immediately

established tattoo parlors as an authorized use in the Riverside Corridor and C-3 zones, subject to certain time, place, and manner restrictions, and pending additional study of the matter by staff.

Staff has now reviewed the matter further and has determined that operation of tattoo parlors in the Riverside Corridor and C-3 zones subject to certain reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions, as set forth in the interim urgency ordinance, is an appropriate exercise of the City’s police powers while also complying with the court’s determination in the Anderson case.

Council officially approved Ordinance 1115 with a 5-0 vote.

Lastly, Council adopted Ordinance XXX, increasing the salary of the City Council and Mayor to $1,050 and $1,400, respectively, and Resolution 21-XXX set the car allowance at $250 per month.

The ordinance will not go into effect until after the next election.

The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

EDUCATION

PRJUSD Responds to Complaint Filed With PRJUSD Provisionally Appoints W. Frank Triggs As Trustee For One Year Department of Education, Office For Civil Rights Triggs was appointed by Trustees with a 4-2 vote STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — The PRJUSD Board of Trustees met for most of the day Tuesday, Dec. 7, to interview and then select a replacement to serve the balance of the term of Jim Reed, who recently resigned to move out of state. A total of eleven applicants, including Tom B. Baker, Jim Cogan, Kenneth Enney, Seth Fidalgo, Adelita Hiteshew, Kim Lachance, Cristina Mathers, Claire McClure, Rex Thornhill, W. Frank Triggs, and Caitlin Vierra, completed the required paperwork and met all qualifications for consideration.

The eleven were separated into two groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with panel interviews by the current Board members who had selected a total of twelve questions the applicants were given in advance to be prepared to answer.

Following a brief introductory statement by each applicant, they were asked in rotating order to answer six of the twelve questions asked by each of the six board members. Questions included recent board decisions, potential school closure, enforcement of masks and potential vaccine mandate for schools, and district finances. Applicants were then offered the opportunity to make a brief concluding statement summarizing their reasons for applying.

Public comment was taken in person, online, and via phone. Interpretation services were available. When deliberations began, each Board member identified their top one or two candidates for continuing consideration, which informally narrowed the field to a final four. After one motion failed for lack of majority, Mr. W. Frank Triggs was provisionally appointed as Trustee with a vote of 4-2.

Triggs appointment will be for one year. The seat vacated by Mr. Reed will then be available for an additional two years in the November 2022 election.

The District thanks all applicants who took the time to complete the application and participate in a process designed to assure its fairness. Voluntary public service is much needed, particularly during these most challenging of times, and we all sincerely thank all applicants. The final decision was very difficult, as evidenced by the votes, and all involved stated the obvious, which is that we had many fully-qualified applicants, all of whom clearly sought solely to serve the students and community and any of whom would have been quality picks.

Frank Triggs was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Early in life, his family moved to California, where he became a grateful beneficiary of a California public education. He followed his public school by graduating from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. Triggs is married with three adult children and ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. His work experience ranges from blue-collar to leadership and administrative roles. His experience with the management of non-profit and for- profit businesses includes over 50 years as an ordained minister. He has taught church business management and served as the Business Manager for a large church and school. Triggs is a 15-year resident of Paso Robles, and he looks forward to bringing his management and financial skills and experience with people to challenges we face. He brings his passion, integrity, quality education, and faith in the future to the table.

Triggs is a believer in the District’s guiding principles and intends to be an encourager of a team that is preparing students for successful careers, to become active community members as well as become ready for the challenges of advanced education.

The District has not yet received a copy of the complaint STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — On Dec. 1, The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) issued a response to media regarding a complaint filed with the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

A complaint was filed on June 2, titled: Complaint Concerning Discriminatory Treatment of Latinx and Limited English Proficient Parents and Community Members.

A copy of the complaint can be found here: lccrsf.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/11/OCR-ComplaintDraft-06-02-21-with-signatures.pdf.

Paso Robles Press has reached out to PRJUSD to verify the complaint they are responding to, but as stated in the response below, the District has not received a copy of the complaint.

The District did tell the Paso Robles Press it is their understanding that the June 2, 2021 complaint is the complaint that initiated inquiry from various media outlets. They did say they have only received one letter from OCR. The PRJUSD response: Today, a request was made for comment regarding the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) and the

United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which is responsible for compliance with federal civil rights laws. The District and Board are aware that a complaint was filed with OCR, although we have not been provided a copy of it.

The District welcomes the opportunity to show evidence of our compliance with applicable law and engagement of all members of our school community in the governance of our District. We have already corrected any deficiencies in that compliance. The District firmly denies any discrimination against Latino students or their families and has numerous initiatives to ensure the participation of all members of our community.

The District has conducted a series of public, transparent reviews of the possible closure of an elementary school and conducted significant community outreach on this topic, including holding meetings in Spanish and providing translation services. That process is still ongoing and no decisions have been made by the Board nor any votes taken.

Among the important considerations in this process is ensuring that the District’s highly successful Spanish-English dual immersion program remains open. The District has repeatedly committed to keeping the Georgia Brown program open with our full support, no matter at what site it is located. The District is also working to address the challenge of significant infrastructure issues at the Georgia Brown site. Many of those problems

may be beyond repair. All of Paso Robles’ students deserve safe facilities conducive to a positive learning environment. We must balance these considerations when doing what is best for our students and community.

Moreover, the District recently went through the process of changing its method of elections to ensure that Latino members of our community have the opportunity to elect leaders they choose and to influence the outcome of elections through the California Voting Rights Act or CVRA. The CVRA process is intended to engage underrepresented members of our school community as educational leaders.

The District also provides translation of all school board meetings in Spanish, provides Spanish speaking members of the public additional time for public comment, and provides translation services to assist in making public comment. This has been a real priority given the level of concern that has been voiced.

The District endeavors to go above and beyond to ensure all members of our community are informed and able to participate in all aspects of the education of the Paso Robles community’s children.

We also welcome any conversation with members of our community who have suggestions to help us increase community participation.

The District looks forward to a timely and productive process to resolve any remaining issues.

Sincerely, Curt Dubost, Superintendent

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AHS Boys polo team played Gunn High School of Palo Alto and ended the game with a 15-22 score. Congratulations on a stellar season!

Steer wrestler Kadin Javadi competes in the Jr World Championship Rodeo in Vegas.

Charlotte Castelli and Sydney Moore placed 1st and 8th place in Women’s Division II at the CIF Central Section Cross Country Finals.

Atascadero Girls Wrestling Team took home 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th place at Monache High School.

Bearcat Varsity men’s soccer took home a big win at the Clovis tournament and again against Atascadero, 1-0.

THS Varsity basketball team picked up their 3rd win of the season at Caruthers at home.

AHS Boys Wrestling team at a tournament at Santa Maria High School.

Eagles Varsity soccer team played four games in Paso and came away with a 1-2-1 record.

At the Chuckchansi tournament, Christian Davidson got outstanding wrestler of the tournament for upper weights, and Dominic Marquez earned 4th place, and Leo Kemp took home 5th. The team earned 13th overall out of 45 schools.

AHS Cross Country Hounds Girls and Boys finished 3rd overall in D3 and D2 at CIF Central Section Championship.

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Holiday Fun Abounds in Santa Margarita Over the Weekend The whole community pitched in, and the hometown holiday spirit was contagious

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By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

SANTA MARGARITA — Locals headed out to Santa Margarita to experience some holiday cheer over the weekend. The fun started off on Saturday, Dec. 4, with the 18th Annual Holiday Craft Faire. The faire was held at the Santa Margarita Community Hall and was put on by the Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. A portion of the proceeds went to the organization.

“We raise money to hold programs for children and adults in the community, and we have a [book] collection. We support the collection and hold programs, and also [use the money for] some facility improvements,” said Sheila Wynne, president of Friends of the Santa Margarita Library. “We work alongside the library.”

The faire was busy, with plenty of crafters selling items ranging from handmade cards and jewelry to body products made with sea kelp. There was something for everyone, even books, as the library’s bookshop was open for browsing too.

“This year, I would say that half of the crafters are new crafters. People that we haven’t had before,” said Pam McPherson, who is currently on the Friends’ board.

The holiday fun didn’t stop there. Santa Margarita Community Park was filled to the brim on Sunday, Dec. 5, with locals for the 11th annual Santa Margarita Tree Lighting.

The Santa Margarita Community Church puts on the tree lighting every year, but the whole community pitched in, and the hometown holiday spirit was contagious.

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December 11: 35th Annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase

Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on-hand at Vine Street! Community caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, live music, Don’t miss this sure-to-please holiday mainstay! DRIVE THROUGH ONLY.

• 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

December 12 - 24: Santa at the Holiday House

Santa Claus is available for visits and photos at the Holiday House in City Park

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Santa Margarita celebrated their 18th Annual Holiday Craft Faire and 11th Annual tree lighting.

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tree. The first year we brought in a tree, and it rained 10 inches, and the tree fell over. It was the best way to start,” joked the Pastor of Santa Margarita Community Church, Robert Campbell. “You can’t beat this [tree]. Once it’s lit, you can see it from one end of town to the other.”

Cookies and hot chocolate were available for all the attendees. And The Lion’s Club provided warm soup, while The Porch Café brought the coffee. Mini flashlights and songbooks were also handed out so that the entire audience could sing along with the small band performing Christmas Carols under the tree leading up to, and following, the tree lighting.

“Whit’s-Turn Tree Care donates decorating that tree. It’s a California Redwood. It is

spectacular. [At] the lighting, everybody ‘oos and awws’ over it, because the [decorations] follow the contours of the tree. And we, of course, have a Christmas star at the top,” said Sue Andros, a church volunteer.

The Santa Margarita Fire Department joined in the fun and took Santa around town while people waited for it to get dark. But the standout of the night was the Tree Lighting itself. There was an electricity in the air as everyone in the park counted down from 10, and the tree was illuminated.

The evening concluded with a group of carollers heading out to sing to Santa Margarita’s oldest members in the community and World War II veterans, Harold Lowe (102) and Henry Barba (108)!

EVENT

Templeton Chamber of Commerce to Host ‘Christmas on Main Street’

The first inaugural event will be December 18 from 4-7 p.m.

STAFF REPORT

TEMPLETON — The Templeton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and volunteers are planning a community event to bring both residents and visitors together on quaint Main Street to celebrate the holidays, on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public, and will start on the south end of Main Street at 8th Street, at the American Legion Hall, where children can meet Santa, parents can shop at the craft fair (over 30 local vendors already confirmed, great for last-minute gifts) and families can enjoy the Templeton 4-H petting zoo.

The Templeton Recreation Department will be hosting various children’s activities at Main and 6th, and further down the street, enjoy the winter performance of Main Street Dance near their studio at Main and 2nd Street.

Bundle up the family and stroll historic Main Street, where local shops and restaurants will be decked out with lights and holi-

day décor, serving special treats and opening their doors to the community. Surprises await up and down the street! Look for a “scavenger hunt” map at the Chamber office at 321 Main Street and find all the trees to win a special treat from Santa!

Nine wonderful local businesses have selected nine local non-profits and then “adopted” a Christmas tree, which will be generously decorated by the adopting business, and auctioned off as a benefit to the non-profit. Thank you to Home Depot and Armet’s Landscaping for the donation of the beautiful live Christmas trees. The auction will go live online one week before the event and close that night.

Potential bidders can view the trees, register at templetonchamber. com or on their Facebook page, and then place bids starting Dec. 11. All trees will be on display along Main Street at local businesses, and the auction will close that evening to allow for last-minute bidding at the event. Winning bidders will take home the entire tree with all décor and gifts, and the non-profit organization will get 100 percent of the auction proceeds.

Other family-friendly events to enjoy in Templeton that weekend are the Templeton Presbyte-

rian Church “Living Nativity” on Friday, Dec. 17 and Saturday, Dec. 18 (just after Christmas on Main Street) at 7 p.m. and then Sunday, Dec. 19 at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m., on the lawn of the church at Main and 6th street. No holiday in Templeton is complete without a drive or walk by the famous Blackburn Home, on the park at Old County Road

and 5th Street, with their amazing decorations and lights, on every evening from 6 to 9 p.m. through the holidays.

The Templeton Chamber of Commerce invites the north county community and visitors to enjoy a family-friendly, fun and free “Christmas On Main Street” this Dec. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Bonfire, treats, and seats around the fire to chat with neighbors and friends. A wonderful tradition, hosted by John Rickwald

• Critter Creek Ranch, located at 3897 La Panza Road • The lights are on every night, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

• Open House takes place Dec. 11th & 18th, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

December 18: Creston Christmas Lights Parade

This a parade like you’ve never seen! Want to participate? Just light up anything you’d like (Horse, Tractor, Boat, Semi). Want to spectate? Bring a chair, get out to Creston early, and find a spot!

• Parade starts at 5:00 p.m.

San Miguel

December 1 - 23: Light Up San Miguel contest

People are welcome to decorate their home, business, or property for the holidays for a prize. The top three decorators will receive a prize from San Miguel Firefighters Association.

• For more information, visit: smfirefightersassoc.org

Atascadero

December 6-25: 2nd Annual Holiday Trail of Lights Tour Map Obtain the Trail of Lights map at visitatascadero.com/trailoflights.

December. 10: Winter Wonderland

A Free event with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a massive snow slide, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and downtown businesses open for holiday shopping.

• 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Sunken Gardens

Templeton

December 18: Christmas on Main Street

A free event open to the public. Santa will be at the American Legion Hall with a petting zoo and craft fair. The Templeton Recreation Department will be hosting more children’s activities and Main Street Dance will be performing near their studio at Main and 2nd Street. Local shops will be decked out in lights and holiday decor, serving special treats. Look for a “scavenger hunt” map at the Chamber office and find all the trees to win a special treat from Santa!

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Templeton Downtown Main Street

Santa Margarita

December 11: Santa Margarita’s Beautiful Holiday Stroll

Support local businesses, pick up a Holiday Passport to collect stamps during the night from participating locations to be entered into a raffle, and be sure to visit Santa!

• 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m in Downtown Santa Margarita

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Winter Wonderland Scheduled to Bring in 75 Tons of Snow Event for the entire family, Friday, December 10 STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is excited to bring back Winter Wonderland this year to take place throughout the Downtown on Dec. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. Not only are they bringing in 75 tons of snow, but they also have a fantastic line-up of entertainment.

Enjoy a magical snowy paradise, as they have added another 15 tons of snow to

make for the largest amount of snow being delivered since the event started over 20 years ago!

With 75 tons of snow, there will be larger snow pile play areas and will help make way for a massive snow slide with four sled runs (vs. 3) built by Kiwanis Club of Atascadero, Glacier Ice Company of San Luis Obispo, and Premier Ag! This year’s snow themed events also include Joe’s Little Train operated by the Elks Club of Atascadero, scooter demonstrations by A-Town Park & 805 Board shop, two Euro bungee jumps, obstacle course, gladiator joust, bounce houses, face

painting, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus!

If you are looking to check off a couple of items from your holiday shopping list, this event offers shopping from our downtown merchants to over 35 craft and food vendors.

Atascadero’s Winter Wonderland is a must-do event this season! The event is free to come and enjoy, but don’t forget to bring along your wallet for holiday shopping, great food, and all of the extra fun that abounds! Invite your family and friends to enjoy an evening of holiday fun!

Visit VisitAtascadero.com/events.

Event Schedule

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City Council announces the Winners of the Trail of Lights Fine Arts Academy Monarch Choir & Atascadero Elementary School Choir perform 5:20 - 5:40 p.m.

Motions Academy of Dance 5:45 - 6 p.m.

Fine Arts Academy of Dance

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Atascadero HS Show Choir with Members of the Advanced Choir

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Atascadero High School Strings, Jazz & Concert Band 7:30 – 8:15 p.m.

Kiwi Kannibal, Local Band 8:15 – 9 p.m.

Dead Magic, Local Band

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Measure “A” Oversight Committee Reports Good Use of Funds Templeton approves wage increase for select county positions

By MELISSA GUERRA

TEMPLETON — The Templeton Community Services District (TCSD) met for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.

The meeting began with a report from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s office. The report included the updates on the changes in incidents over the last few months and highlighted the increase in thefts typical of the holiday season. The Sheriff encouraged everyone to lock their cars and not leave items in sight, which would encourage break-ins. Additionally, leaving packages or mail accumulating on the porch or in mailboxes is also discouraged.

Following the Sheriff ’s report was the California Highway Patrol (CHP) report, which stayed mostly on track from past years, with the exception of one

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speeding ticket in excess of 100 mph. The CHP also reported that they had two officers retire recently and that they will be looking to fill those positions as soon as possible.

Next was a badge pinning of a new firefighter, Ryan Ventura, who is joining the community from Southern California with his wife and two young children. Ryan has a background in restaurants and insurance before becoming a firefighter, and the station is already enjoying having his cooking at the station.

The consent agenda was passed 5-0. The consent agenda was approved of last meeting minutes, the appointment of Keri

Dodson as clerk to the Board, and adoption of Ordinance 2021-6, regarding organic waste disposal.

The Measure “A” Oversight Committee heard a report from Committee Chairperson Dan Mosunich. When Measure “A” was approved by voters, ordinance 1-2019 was adopted, which required the establishment of a Citizens Oversight Committee.

The Committee’s role is to review and evaluate the annual expenditures made by the District from the proceeds of the special tax. The report was made that the funds are being spent appropriately, and further more than the increase in funds is contributing to improved services for the community, such

Templeton Recreation’s Youth Basketball Program Receives $3,000 Via RE/MAX Charities STAFF REPORT

Studies on the new variant are currently being done and analyzed STAFF REPORT

NATIONAL — The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported last week that the COVID-19 Omicron would likely become the most significant variant in the United States, but more vaccine boosters could help remedy a new surge; studies are currently being done and analyzed.

“We now have about 86,000 cases of COVID, right now in the United States being diagnosed daily, and 99.9 percent of them, the vast majority of them, continue to be Delta— and we know what we need to do; against Delta... And those are very likely to work against the Omicron variant,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky in a recent interview.

Walensky said Omicron could become the dominant strain in the country, prompting the U.S. to step up its sequencing work to try and learn more about Omicron.

There are now at least five states reporting cases thus far.

In California, public health officials comment on the first case reported.

“As expected, and thanks to California’s large-scale testing and early detection systems, the State of California and the San Francisco Department of Public Health have confirmed a case of the Omicron variant in California. Our partners at the University of California, San Francisco, identified this case through their sequencing capabilities. California is continuing to monitor the variant’s presence and progress through the state’s robust Whole Genome Sequencing surveillance.

According to reports, scientists have analyzed nearly 36,000 suspected re-infections in South Africa to look for any changes to re-infection rates throughout the pandemic, specifically those who have had the virus two or more times.

They have shown previously there was no surge in the risk of re-infection during either the Beta or Delta waves.

Locally in San Luis Obispo, Dr. Penny Borenstein, County Health Officer, stated in a press release on Dec. 3, “It’s a matter of time before Omicron reaches our community, and while this is not cause for panic, it is cause for action. There’s much we don’t yet know about it, but we do know how to protect ourselves.”

Borenstein went on to say, “While breakthrough cases are possible, it’s very likely that vaccines will provide protection against this variant. Now is the time to get fully vaccinated, so you will be protected in the months ahead. If you’ve been fully vaccinated and are eligible, now is the time to get boosted. This will also protect you against Delta, which is still the dominant strain,” “While it’s natural to feel frustrated and concerned at the news of a new variant at this unstable time, I want to remind our community that we are not powerless,” said Dr. Borenstein.

Borenstein states that vaccines—both boosters and primary series—are recommended as a line of defense along with masks and staying home when one is ill.

Article was written in coordination with guest journalist Michael Robinson of timcast.com.

and Debra Logan was voted to remain as president and Director Petersen to Vice President. These motions were passed 5-0.

The General Manager’s report highlighted the Dec. 18 Main Street Stroll in downtown Templeton that would be fun for all to come out and enjoy the holiday.

The next meeting of TCSD is set to be Dec. 21, but at this time, there are no agenda items for that meeting, so it is possible that the meeting will be canceled if there are no topics to discuss.

The meeting links can be found on the District’s website along with the agenda when it becomes available templetoncsd. org/AgendaCenter.

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as the 24/7 fire station staffing that has been achieved.

Next, the Board approved a revised wage schedule and salary wage table as well as increasing the salaries of the Fire Chief, District Engineer, and other positions. This was done after a study which showed that the compensation was not competitive with other districts for the skill of the staff. Additionally, the increase in inflation has also added to the need to adjust the pay scale. The next item, adjustment to Cafeteria Benefits for employees hired after May 2014, was also approved for the same reasons.

The Board then addressed the reorganization of the Board,

more. These grant monies will cover nearly all of the player safety, and the kid’s enjoyment of the game. costs for this new equipment and allow the RecreTempleton Recreation would like to thank the ation Department to focus on the more import- team at RE/MAX Success Charities for their generant aspects of running a youth basketball program, osity and support.

TEMPLETON — Templeton Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball program has received a $3,000 grant through the RE/MAX Success Charities North County Youth Sports Grant Program.

This 2022 season marks the return of the Templeton Youth Basketball program after having to cancel the 2021 season due to the pandemic. In addition, the program is being moved to outdoor courts in an effort to follow the best practices guidelines and allow for the highest number of young athletes in the community to participate.

Moving a game typically played indoors where all of the necessary components already exist and onto outdoor courts for nearly 400 young players means the purchase of new, portable equipment, including Templeton Recreation receives $3,000 from RE/MAX Success Charities for their outdoor youth sports outdoor game clocks, team benches, score tables, and program. Contributed photo

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NATIONAL — PayPal has reported that they processed over $188 million in donations on ‘Giving Tuesday,’ a day of charity following Cyber Monday that began in 2012.

According to reports, this year’s donations are the largest amount raised on the platform since the global day of giving’s inception.

In a press release, PayPal said that more than 1.6 million of their customers across 193 markets donated to causes they care about, amounting to over 2.1 million donations in total.

“We are inspired by the generosity of our global community of employees and customers, who came together again on Giving Tuesday this year in record numbers to use the PayPal platform to support causes close to their hearts,” said Franz Paasche, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, PayPal. “We’re grateful to the members of our PayPal community for all they do to support those in need around the world.”

PayPal processes donations for over 600,000 nonprofits across the globe.

Since 2012, billions of dollars have been raised for causes ranging anywhere from feeding the hungry to supporting pet adoptions.

In addition to individual giving, many shops and organizations donate a portion of their proceeds to various causes on Giving Tuesday. Some retailers gave options to round up your change to donate to various organizations.

For example, Etsy gave shoppers the option to donate their change to their own Uplift Fund, which provides financial opportunities and assistance to artisans facing economic hardship. Hanes donated a pair of socks to organizations serving the homeless for every order placed on their website.

USA Today reported, “GivingTuesday started in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, a New York City non-profit organization dating back to 1874, as part of a partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Since then, the annual event’s reach has grown significantly—with 2021 estimations for movements in 80 countries around the world and almost 300 community campaigns in the United States alone. Last year, people donated nearly $2.5 billion in the United States, according to a recent GivingTuesday report.”

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t is devastating to learn that a loved one has advanced cancer that will take her or his life.

The diagnosis may give you time to have important conversations or to share special times. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you will be prepared for any or all of the emotions you feel when your loved one dies or that your grief will be any less raw or painful.

You may have heard that there are five stages to the grieving process: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It is true that you are likely to experience all of these feelings and emotions. But these stages are not like steps on a ladder that you easily climb in an orderly fashion. Not only is it unlikely that you will spend the same amount of time in each stage, you might find yourself moving forward and backward between different stages, skipping some and returning to them later, or repeating others.

There is no “right” way to grieve.

Some people move through grief slowly; others move quickly. Your process is likely to be different than that of the friends or family members who are also grieving.

Learning about the normal aspects of grief can help prepare you for what you will experience. It can also make you aware of how and when to get help if you need it.

Whether you are anticipating the loss of a loved one or are bereaved, there are specific things you can do to take care of yourself. You may want to: • Think about what you can do physically to take care of yourself. Taking a walk, getting rest, minimizing alcohol, and eating well can help you find the physical strength you need to manage the emotions you are feeling.

• Give yourself permission to take a break from your sadness. It is okay to laugh or have fun in order to relieve the stress and tension that accompanies grief.

• Consider ways to deal with your

fears and emotions by talking with a professional counselor, faith leader or by joining a caregivers support group or a bereavement support group.

• Know that you may experience a range of emotions, including sorrow, anger, relief, confusion, and a deep sense of longing.

• Relax your expectations of yourself. You may not be able to accomplish and manage all the things you are used to doing, and that is okay.

• Remember that everyone goes through this process in their own way and at their own pace. There is no “right” way to grieve.

• The loss of a loved one can be a roller coaster of emotions, and profound sadness is a normal reaction.

Finding people to support you is perhaps the most important thing you can do following the loss of someone you love. People with greater social support tend to do better while grieving. It is important to find “safe” places where you can receive support for feeling the many emotions that you will experience during grief. Support groups are a great way to meet others who share the experience of loss, especially when and if you don’t want to rely exclusively on family or friends.

Many local organizations offer support groups for those grieving.

Cancer Support Community— California Central Coast is one of those places, and we provide both a caregiver and a grief support group, as well as individual therapy at no cost. If you or someone you know has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis or death, please visit our website at cscslo.org, or call our office at (805)238-4411 for information.

About Cancer Support Community CA Central Coast The mission of Cancer Support Community-California Central Coast (CSC) is to help those affected by cancer and their loved ones enhance their health and well-being. With a motto of “community is stronger than cancer,” CSC provides a professional program of social and emotional support, as well as education in order to provide social and emotional support to local families affected by cancer.

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

About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events.

Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

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

Friends of the Paso Robles Library UPCOMING EVENTS Gift Shop Hours The Friends Gift Shop in the Library Lobby is NOW OPEN. Store hours Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3.

Second location now open: The BackRoom Bookstore at The Gatherings Emporium 1335 Park Street, Hours 11-5.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, 1000 Spring Street library materials, programs, services, etc.

Paso Robles, CA 93446 Due to COVID-19, currently not accepting book donations, cash donations always welcome!

(805) 237-3870 BOARD MEETINGS: prcity.com

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Call 805-237-3870 for info.

Paso Robles Youth Arts Center CONTACT INFO

THE PASO ROBLES YOUTH ARTS CENTER IS HIRING!

3201 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA, 93446 (805) 238-5825 pryoutharts.org

We are looking for passion-driven individuals who enjoy working with youth in a fun and collaborative environment. We're looking to fill instructor positions in Piano, Art, Guitar, Voice, and more!

If interested, please contact Operations & Programs Manager, Ryan Flores, at (805) 392-3712 or ryan.flores@pryoutharts.org.

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast UPCOMING EVENTS

CONTACT INFO

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

Lights of Hope 1051 Las Tablas Rd. Lights are lit every holiday season from Thanksgiving through February!

Templeton, CA 93465 Lights, branches and trees are available to sponsor each year.

(805) 238-4411 Monday - Thursday DONATION OPPORTUNITIES 9 am – 4 pm Fridays by Appointment All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a differcscslo.org ence for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible.

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

Redwings Horse Sanctuary UPCOMING EVENT

CONTACT INFO

December: Virtual Wine Tasting Fundraiser A Virtual holiday wine tasting on Zoom with One Hope Wine to benefit Redwings. Wine tasting kits can be ordered and shipped directly to your door for the event. https://www.onehopewine.com/event/120352

6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 OUR MISSION (805) 237-3751 The mission of Redwings Horse Sanctuary is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through educational and community outreach redwingshorse programs, rescue abused, abandoned, and neglected equines and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster/adoptive homes for sanctuary.org those equines.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings.

There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

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MARCIA A. PANDO 1933 - 2021

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arcia Andrews-Pando completed her quilt of life Monday, November 8, at age 88.

A child of the Great Depression, Marcia Rae Garrity was born to William and Maxine Garrity (Inman) in the small rural town of Atascadero, California, where she spent many joyful days flashing her famous dimples, splashing in puddles, and throwing dirt clots in the hillside orchards of her youth.

Swept to the Bay Area in the early 1940s by the forces of war and a new step-mother, Margie, Marcia came of age in San Francisco

where she won the heart of her first soulmate and eventual husband, Gordon Robert Andrews. After medical school in the Midwest, the high school couple settled and raised a family of four boys in San Mateo, California.

Marcia was a dynamic woman with an artistic style in literature, fashion, quilting, flower arrangement, and gardening. Marcia modeled clothing for Macy’s and walked the runway at Hillsdale Mall’s grand opening as a young woman. Later in life, she pursued her love of literature by achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Notre Dame de Namur.

A physical dynamo as well, Marcia loved to exercise and pioneered in a new style of fitness called “aqua aerobics,” launching her own business and earning many certificates and accolades.

As a mature and still vibrant woman bereft of her first husband, Marcia met and married Vincent Robert Pando. Like two peas in a pod, the two shared similar family

ROBERT C. EDGAR & MARGARET E. EDGAR 1924 - 2021 & 1923 - 2021

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obert C. Edgar (Bob) and Margaret E. Edgar (Peggy) had a 76-year love affair. They met at a dance on Balboa Island right as Bob returned from serving in the Army Air Force in World War II. They were married two years later, on

JOHN F. LOPEZ 1951 - 2021

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ohn F. Lopez passed away at his home in San Luis Obispo on November 14, 2021, at the age of 70.

John was born to Fortino Lopez and Marianne Milligan Lopez in the Mountain View Hospital, San Luis Obispo, on Septem-

histories and many common interests. Marcia and Vincent gave back to their community by teaching gentle and soothing aquatic exercise classes for seniors at the local hospital, Mills-Peninsula.

A wonderful, loving, and often funny mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Marcia is survived by her three sons Gregg, Kevin, and Michael; her son Todd passed away in 1995; six grandchildren, Mallory, Carla, Elizabeth, Brian, Katherine, and Chris; and four great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jack, Charlotte and most recently Harper. They all love her and wish her safe passage beyond the horizon.

Services will be held in Atascadero, CA, on Monday, December 13. A viewing is scheduled from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at Chapel of the Roses, followed by graveside services at Pine Mountain Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Shortly after graveside services, a celebration of life will follow at Portola Inn. All locations are in Atascadero.

MILLIE LORRAINE DYCK 1930 - 2021

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illie Lorraine Dyck passed into the Lord’s loving arms on November 11, 2021, at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton, Ca. She went to be with her Lord and Savior after sustaining numerous complications from a fall. Our hearts are deeply saddened, but we know she is in a better place, free from all her pain.

She was born August 16, 1930, to parents Eldo and Mabel Wright in Vinita, Oklahoma. She was a

June 12, 1947, and would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2022.

Their dream was to die together, holding hands.

At 97 and 98 years old, their dream came true as they spent the last couple of weeks of their lives in Hospice at their daughter’s home in Santa Barbara, California. They were surrounded by family and love as Bob made his transition on November 15, 2021, and Peggy followed four days later on November 19, 2021.

Bob was born March 30, 1924, in Santa Ana, California, to Carl and Lillian Edgar. He had one sister, Shirley, and they were raised in Santa Ana. Peggy was born February 9, 1923, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Frank and Margaret Myers. She was the oldest of four girls, and they were raised in Costa Mesa, California.

Once they were married, they lived in many different places, including Maracaibo, Venezuela, where

ber 27, 1951. He was proud to be a San Luis Obispo native and lived most of his life in San Luis Obispo County, spending over 30 years in Atascadero.

His childhood years were spent in San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, attending Arroyo Grande High School. After his service in the Marine Corps, John returned to San Luis Obispo. Through his working years, he worked for Air Vol Block, Grayson Petroleum (Price Canyon oil fields), City of Atascadero, and for the last 20 of his working years as a shoe repairman for Takkens in both Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. His quality leatherwork, which included not only shoe

repair but repairing or restoring tack and making custom orthotics, was widely known, and many customers asked specifically for John to do their leatherwork. He loved working with his hands and continued working with leather after his retirement.

In retirement, he also took up a hobby of restoring good quality hatchets that had been well used and somewhat abused, bringing them back to usable or collector pieces. Many friends and family have received restored hatchets and other items John made over the years.

John was very proud of his service in the United States Marine Corps, maintaining

wonderful mother and grandmother who always enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She especially enjoyed going to the beach to have family picnics.

She is survived by her three children, son Larry Dyck and his wife Christie, daughter Carolyn Williams and her husband Steve, and daughter Kathy Talbert. Seven grandchildren Michele Partridge her husband Morgan, Janelle Dyck, Jason Williams, Alicia Martyn and husband Byron, Justin Williams, Ashley Talbert, and Kiley Talbert.

Seven great-grandchildren Keska Partridge, Gage Pera, Zoe Shrimp, Reagan Williams, Phoenix Williams, Ryder Bridgman, Ryker Bridgman. One great great grandchild, Coda Shrimp.

Also by her brother Arnold Wright and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob worked for Brown Drilling Oil Co, and Singapore for six years in the early 1970s. Bob ran Sea Supply for Oceaneering International. Bob’s career was as an Executive in the Oil and Diving Industries.

Peggy was the consummate wife and homemaker.

They lived in 37 different homes during their 76 years together and had friends all over the world. They spent the last 20 years living in Paso Robles, California, living independently thanks to the care and assistance of their good friend and neighbors, Betsy Hardy and Matthew, and Ginny Reid. They made their final move to Santa Barbara, CA, on October 9, 2021.

They are survived by their three children: Julie (Peter) Newendorp of Santa Barbara, CA; Jake (Kwang) Edgar of Pai, Thailand; Joan (Lloyd) Gay of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They are also survived by their seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. They are loved and will be missed.

relationships with his Marine brothers throughout his life. He never missed calling those brothers every year on November 10 to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday. He was a very generous and loyal friend, maintaining many lifelong friendships. He was hailed by all who knew him as a good and gentle man with a big heart. His calming presence will be sorely missed.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Deborah Humphrey. He is survived by his wife Roxana Rogers Lopez of San Luis Obispo, daughter Lisa Morris and grandson Mason Morris of Atascadero. Also, sisters Madeline (Penny) Delano

Gracey of Atascadero, Theresa Beam of Longview WA, Tammy Resovich of Auburn CA, and brother Walter Davis of Centerville GA, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

At John’s request, there will be no formal memorial service.

He will be honored in a private Marine Corps Honor Ceremony for immediate family at Los Osos Valley Memorial Park. He will be laid to rest in the Veterans Memorial Garden section. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John’s memory be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which does so much in support of our military and first responders.

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• 22:28— JONATHAN LEWIS EUGSTER, 31, transient, was arrested on the corner of E Front St. and Santa Rosa Rd. and cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)], DUI ALCOHOL/008 PERCENT [23152(B)]; Case no. 213117 DECEMBER 05, 2021 • 07:00— DANIELLE BRIE KOEHLER, 37, was booked for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT/DATING RELATNSHP [273.5(A)]; Case no. 213118, PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 01, 2021 • 01:22— CELSO CUELLAN GALVEZ, 26, of Paso Robles was arrested on the corner of 24th St. and Vine St. and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 213111 • 03:50— ANDREW PARAMET STALEY, 18, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 1100 block of Creston Rd. and booked and released for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 213112 • 17:26— ROBERT DAVID KORTJE, 29, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 200 block of Alexa Crt. and

booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 213033 • 17:13— ASHLEY DENISE PEARCE, 28, of Paso Robles was booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/WM], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M]; Case no. 21-3033 • 20:17— ALFREDO QUINTERO PAZ, 51, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 3500 block of Park St. and

booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M]; Case no.

123116 DECEMBER 02, 2021 • 09:00— NANCY GIJONGARCIA, 27, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 2000 block of Park St. and released to another agency for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC]; Case no. 213118 • 11:17— SAMANTHA RAE PARKER, 30, of Paso Robles was arrested on the corner of 26th St. and Riverside Ave. and released to another agency for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/WM]; Case no. 213120 DECEMBER 03, 2021 • 00:21— RYAN PAUL ALLEN DEBRULER, 36, transient, was arrested on the corner of Creston Rd. and Niblick Rd. and booked and released for OUTSIDE WARRANTMISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/WM], LOCAL WARRANT-MISDE-

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21-3128 12:04— EVAANGELINA GARCIA SILVA, 33, of Shandon was arrested on the 900 block of Park St. and booked and released for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/WM]; Case no. 192512 19:59— ANDREW PARAMET STALEY, 18, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 1100 block of Dorothy St. and booked and release for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S], NOTE FOR HEARING:MINOR-602-VIO OF PROB [777(A)(2)W&I]; Case no. 213134 23:50— Kenneth Ryan Vaughn, 35, of Denver, CO, was booked and released for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC]; Case no. 213135

DECEMBER 04, 2021 • 02:38— Macario Bravo Lazaro, 26, of Paso Robles was booked

DEATHS CASTILLO — Annette Castillo, 62, of Grover Beach, passed away November 25, 2021. Arrangements are in care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

TAYLOR — Helen Taylor, 88, of Grover Beach, passed away November 22, 2021. Arrangements are in care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

JOHNSON — Patsy Johnson, 80, of Arroyo Grande, passed away November 23, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

HUNSAKER — William Roy Hunsaker, 66, of Nipomo on November 26, 2021. Arrangements are in care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

HEATON — Anthony Heaton, 77, of Arroyo Grande passed away on November 24, 2021. Arrangements are in care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

THORNTON — Treva Thornton, 83, of Morro Bay passed away on December 2, 2021. Arrangements are in care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

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DECEMBER 05, 2021 • 06:18— Jose Angel Salmerondolores, 25, of Templeton was arrested on the corner of CA46 and Golden Hill Rd. and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no.

213152 • 03:50— DANIELLE ELIZABETH LACAYO, 22, of Bakersfield, CA, was arrested on the corner of HWY 101 and Las Tablas and booked and released for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no.

213153 • 19:55— SERGIO MATA ESCOBEDO, 30, transient, was arrested on the 700 block of 20th St. for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)H&S]; Case no. 21-3158 • 20:06— STEVEN LEE GRAHAM, 40, transient, was arrested on the corner of 24th St. and Park St. for OUTSIDE WARRANT- FELONY [O/W-F]; Case no. 213157

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IAN PARKINSON SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SHERIFF

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he calendar has turned to December. To quote a line from a song, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

It’s the season for giving.

And in some cases, taking.

What I mean by that is we seem to get an increase in the

number of thefts this time of year. Thefts of packages from cars. Stolen items from front porches. It steals the holiday spirit from what should be a joyous time. But I want to tell you about one case recently that involved taking but also giving back.

It all started when the Sheriff ’s Office received a report recently of vandalism and theft from the Santa Margarita Ranch in North County. A Deputy responded and discovered the thief made off with some interesting items. Multiple pieces of a steam locomotive train made of solid bronze were stolen.

There was a question on a lot of people’s minds when

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they first heard about this theft. Were these pieces part of the famous train cars that run on the ranch and were acquired from Disneyland?

Turns out, no. But they were valuable in their own right.

It seems these train pieces were extremely rare, with only eight sets of them made.

One set is in New York, the other seven are in California, including the one set that was taken from Santa Margarita Ranch. The value of the train pieces was estimated at $10,000. In addition, two generators, drones, and other equipment were taken with an estimated value of approximately $20,000. Altogether, that’s $30,000 in stolen

goods. Not an insignificant amount.

Deputies from our North Station, along with members of our Rural Crimes Unit, began working on the investigation. They obtained evidence which led Deputies to a suspect in rural Paso Robles. About a week later, they served a search warrant at the home of the suspect.

And while Deputies found items at the home which were believed to be stolen, none were related to this case. It was quite a disappointment.

But not for long. In a trash can at the house, thrown away and apparently forgotten, Deputies found receipts for recycling centers in Santa

Maria and Nevada. So, Deputies contacted those recycling centers, and guess what they found? That’s right, most of the train parts, approximately 800 pounds of bronze, were discovered at the Santa Maria recycling center. Several other stolen items were discovered at the recycling center in Nevada. Deputies got to the recycling centers just in time. Some of the parts were scheduled to be recycled soon. A suspect was arrested and taken to county jail. In all, approximately $20,000 in stolen property was recovered and returned to the rightful owners.

Stories like this don’t typically make it into the media.

Usually, it’s the big investigations that get all the coverage. But I wanted to share this story with you because I wanted to showcase the great work our Deputies do, day in and day out, to protect you and your property. A good story to end the year. And a great way for me to wrap up another year of informing you about all the many happenings at the Sheriff ’s Office.

And with that, let me just add as a personal note, from everyone here at the Sheriff ’s Office, may your holidays be safe and filled with peace, health, and much happiness.

The original column f irst ran in the December issue of Central Coast Journal.

Gasping for Air in the Wake of the Woke on earth it came from, who’s driving, and what is it doing here?

That’s how this woke movement feels to many of us Baby Boomers. Of all the generational groups affected by the current radical woke mob’s destruction of American values, perhaps the worst hit are the Baby Boomers, those of us born between 1946, at the end of World War II, and 1964.

Why are we grieving so deeply? Why do we bounce between complete exasperation and a sense of hopelessness and anger when we read or watch the news? It feels like we are gasping for air in the wake of the woke. Gasping and grieving.

We are grieving because we

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magine you are quietly paddling your kayak in a remote mountain lake, taking in the grandeur and beauty, the stillness and peace. Then out of nowhere, without warning, appears an extremely loud, clamorous speedboat catapulting along at top speed. It blasts past you, and in its tumultuous wake, your little kayak capsizes. You wonder where

keep our word, go to church, believe in God, and be loyal to our family and country.

Baby Boomers remember their parents at the kitchen table in the 1950s, passing on life’s practical truisms, as ‘If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again,’ and “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” “A penny saved is a penny earned,” and “Honesty is the best policy.”

Watching the radical left, the woke mob, rip to shreds those hard-won values of our parents’ generations is like witnessing death…death to all that is dear, all that is meaningful, all that lives were sacrificed for.

Those soldiers who went off to WWII by the thousands, many not coming

home, would be appalled to witness looters freely and openly pillaging department stores with no accountability. How would they react to learn that the Flag Salute does not open the school day, and the national anthem has been banned from some sports? As freedom of speech is being openly quashed, they would be aghast that a college professor is allowed to present only one view or risk losing his position.

They would cringe at the thought of ‘Big Brother’ governmental tyranny tightening around every aspect of our daily lives. Most of all, those soldiers would be outraged that the very totalitarianism they fought against in Europe is now seeping

its way into every corner of government bureaucracy in Washington D.C. and state capitols. The mainstream news, Hollywood, and the educational establishment are merrily skipping along with the woke agenda.

The irony is that we Baby Boomers have completed our years of service and finished our careers. Beyond voting, there is little to nothing that we can do about the raging, loud, out-of-control mob mentality that is dictating the direction of this country.

Truly, we are gasping for air in the wake of the woke.

Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.

Port San Luis Harbor District ‘Redistricting’

BOB VESSELY

COMMISSIONER PORT SAN LUIS HARBOR DISTRICT

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knew our parents and grandparents. We heard the stories of the sacrifices they had made to build back their lives and their country after the Great Depression and World War II. We saw the carefully rolled balls of saved string, green stamps, and odds and ends in their parents’ kitchen drawers reminiscent of days of want, ration cards, and creamed tuna over toast. We saw the uniforms in the back closet.

We Boomers are well acquainted with that generation, our parents’ generation. We were taught the value of truth, integrity, honesty, and hard work. Our parents raised us to do our very best, practice common sense, respect law and order,

he San Luis Obispo County isn’t the only public agency going through a “redistricting” process now. The Port San Luis Harbor District is doing it as well, although the process is a bit different.

The District has never before been divided into sub-districts. Commissioners have always been elected through an “at-large” electoral system.

A board member may reside anywhere within the District and are elected by voters throughout the District.

The California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) allows for legal challenges to the “at-large” system, and in December of last year, the District received a letter from an out-of-the-area attorney alleging that the current system has resulted in racially polarized voting. The District had two choices at that point: to fight the claim in the courts or to accept the allegation and move to a sub-district-based election system. Many public agencies throughout the State have attempted to fight the claim and, after spending way too much money, have almost universally lost in Court.

The Commission chose to

begin the process of dividing the Harbor District into five sub-districts for voting purposes. In such a system, a jurisdiction is divided into separate geographic regions, each with one representative who resides in the region and is elected only by the voters residing within that region.

In January of this year, the Board of Commissioners declared the District’s intention to transition from “at-large” to district-based elections before the election next November. The Commission also hired the consulting firm Cooperative Strategies, a redistricting consultant, to help with the creation and implementation

of voting areas and to ensure that the District is in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. Several factors are to be considered in establishing the voting regions. Each region is to: • Comply with the Federal Voting Rights Act, particularly in relation to “communities of interest,” • Contain an approximately equal number of inhabitants, • Be compact and contiguous, as much as possible, • Follow man-made and natural geographic features as much as possible, and • Comply with any other local considerations.

The Elections Code requires that before any map of the proposed areas is drawn, the District must conduct no less than five Public Hearings. The purpose of these hearings is to inform the public about the voting area creation process and to hear from the community about what factors should be taken into consideration in the formulation of voting area boundaries.

The first two public hearings have already happened, and the District is scheduled to conduct the third hearing on Jan. 25, 2022, and the fourth on Feb. 22, 2022, to continue seeking public input on the draft voting area

scenarios. The fifth and final public hearing to select and adopt a preferred voting area map is not yet scheduled but is expected to happen in the spring. District staff and the consultant will then work with the County Elections Office to have the division maps integrated into the county voting system in time for the election to be held in November 2022.

More information, including staff reports and maps, can be found at the Harbor District’s website, portsanluis. com.

Note: The article is based on a staff report written by John D’Ornellas, interim Harbor Manager.

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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/ CLEIDA CORRES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/21/2021 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.

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12/02, 12/09/2021 LEGAL CM 790 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212648 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HEAVENLY CARPET CLEANING, 9385 CIELO AZUL CT., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIAN ALAN SCHULTZ, 9385 CIELO AZUL CT., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRIAN ALAN SCHULTZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/03/2021 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.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/03/2026 PUB: 11/18, 11/24, 12/02, 12/09/2021 LEGAL CM 791 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212697 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BUTZ AG SERVICES, 2615 GOLD FINCH WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: MORGAN M BUTZ, 2615 GOLD FINCH WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, REBECCA M BUTZ, 2615 GOLD FINCH WAY, 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/ MORGAN M BUTZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/09/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/09/2026 PUB: 11/18, 11/24, 12/02, 12/09/2021 LEGAL CM 794 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212712 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TOWN & COASTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TOWNANDCOASTALPROPERTIES. COM, TOWN & COASTAL PROPERTIES, TOWN & COASTAL REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 960 WEST GRAND AVE-D, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: TOWN & COASTAL PROPERTIES, INC., 960 WEST GRAND AVE-D, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 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/ TOWN & COASTAL PROPERTIES, INC, MELANIE CALLAHAN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/10/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/10/2026 PUB: 11/18, 11/24, 12/02, 12/09/2021 LEGAL CM 795 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212746 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VITAL HEALTH & NUTRITION, 5715 SANTA CRUZ RD SPACE 37, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SHANNON R HANSON, 5715 SANTA CRUZ RD SPACE 37, 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/ SHANNON R HANSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/16/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/31/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/16/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 797 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212686 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COASTAL SPINE AND SPORT, 502 SPRING STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: JACK HEASLET CHIROPRACTIC, INC., 502 SPRING STREET, 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/ JACK HEASLET CHIROPRACTIC, INC., JACK HEASLET, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/06/2006 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/08/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 798 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212758 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST SAFETY TRAINING,

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1802 WILLOWBANK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALAN EDWARD REITZ, 1802 WILLOWBANK 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/ ALAN E. REITZ, OWNER/ LEAD INSTRUCTOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/04/1994 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/17/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 799 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212755 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE LINK FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, 4507 DEL RIO RD. #1, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: ATASCADERO COMMUNITY LINK, 4507 DEL RIO RD. #1, 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/ LISA FRASER, ATASCADERO COMMUNITY LINK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - LISA FRASER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/17/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/15/2004 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/17/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 800 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212747 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ELITE REAL ESTATE, 4401 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT F, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: R.A.M.F INVESTMENTS, INC, 4401 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT F, 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/ R.A.M.F INVESTMENTS, INC, ROBERTO MOITA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/16/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/16/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a

correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/16/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 801 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212735 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COAST COMPASS, 8340 BRIDGE CANYON WAY, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COAST COMPASS LLC, PO BOX 239, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ COAST COMPASS LLC, EDWARD F ENGLER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 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.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 802 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212744 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OAK & ROOTS REAL ESTATE GROUP, 4800 OBISPO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: WILCOXSON & COMPANY, INC., 4800 OBISPO ROAD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 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/ WILCOXSON & COMPANY, INC., CODY WILCOXSON, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/15/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 803

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/ JOSUE ALAN GALLEGOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/25/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/01/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 804 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212669 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ADELAIDA BOTANICALS, 5625 VINEYARD DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CLAIRE MARIE MAMAKOS, 5625 VINEYARD DRIVE, 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/ CLAIRE MARIE MAMAKOS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/05/2021 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.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/05/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 805 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212685 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SPURR CO., 2124 ARDMORE RD., PASO ROBLES, CA. 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: DAVE SPURR EXCAVATING, INC., 2124 ARDMORE RD., 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/ DAVE SPURR EXCAVATING, INC. DAVE SPURR, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/03/2012 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/08/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 806

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212629 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GALLEGOS NOTARY SERVICES, 1188 CORTEZ CIR, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSUE ALAN GALLEGOS, 1188 CORTEZ CIR, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS State of Incorporation/OrNAME STATEMENT ganization File No 20212761

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ALLEN MOBILE NOTARY, 6125 CHAMPAGNE LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KRISTIN MICHELLE ALLEN, 6125 CHAMPAGNE 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/ KRISTIN M. ALLEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/18/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2026 PUB: 11/24, 12/02, 12/09, 12/16/2021 LEGAL CM 808 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212696 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: K. COOK ENTERPRISES, 3030 ROAD RUNNER LN., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KATE O’MALLEY COOK, 2805 FOUNTAIN OAKS DR., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037 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/ KATE O’MALLEY COOK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/09/2021 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.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/09/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 811 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212791 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRIMSON COVEN, 8555 SANTA ROSA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 934224947, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SARAH KATHLEEN GAULTNEY, 8555 SANTA ROSA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422-4947 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/ SARAH K. GAULTNEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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.

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By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212789 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE GUTTERMAN, 3250 EL CAMINO REAL UNTI B3, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE GUTTERMAN LLC, 3250 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT B3 #9, 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/ THE GUTTERMAN LLC, SHANNON PETERS, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 813 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212766 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TITAN SPEED ENGINEERING, 6345 LINNE RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: VAN HORN ENTERPRISES LLC, 6345 LINNE 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/ VAN HORN ENTERPRISES LLC, KRISTA VAN HORN, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 814

tion 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/ MONIQUE D SNOW, GENERAL PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2021 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.

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By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 815 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212779 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VAN FLEET FARMS, 6315 HOG CANYON RD., SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: LINDSEY BRITTANY VAN FLEET, 6315 HOG CANYON RD., SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, GARRETT WALTER VAN FLEET, 6315 HOG CANYON RD., 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/ GARRETT WALTER VAN FLEET This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/26/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 816 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212741 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NIGHT OWL CANNING COMPANY, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/10/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 817

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212781 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PICKLEBUTT WOODS, 9197 ASH ST., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: JOINT VENTURE: MONIQUE D SNOW, 9197 ASH ST, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, PAUL W LANGLEY, 6035 F STREET, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Or- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ganization NAME STATEMENT I declare that all informa- File No 20212800

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COLLINE FLOWERS, COLLINE FLOWER FARM, 4235 OAK FLAT RD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KALEY CHARLET, 4235 OAK FLAT RD, 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/ KALEY CHARLET This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/23/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 818 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212770 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SWIFT HEATING AND AIR, 3882 ORILLAS, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DARYL ALAN SWIFT, 3882 ORILLAS, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, CORAL LYNETTE SWIFT, 3882 ORILLAS, 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/ DARYL ALAN SWIFT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 819 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212809 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GRODUCE, 6211 MARCHANT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHELLE LEE HERBER, 6211MARCHANT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93403 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/ MICHELLE LEE HERBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 820 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212807 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CORDANT WINERY, NELLE WINERY, 3310 RAMADA DR #A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CORDANT WINE GROUP LLC, 3310 RAMADA DR #A, 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/ CORDANT WINE GROUP LLC, DAVID TAYLOR, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/11/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 821 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212808 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HACIENDA VILLA BAMBOO GARDEN, 5550 NORTH RIVER ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: HACIENDA VILLA LLC, 5550 NORTH RIVER ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HACIENDA VILLA LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/16/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23/2021 LEGAL CM 822

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212869 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EMPIRE WINDOW TINTING, 8820 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DANE MCLAUGHLIN, 4538 MANANITA AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DANE MCLAUGHLIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/11/2015 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 823 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212833 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GZ WINES, 2260 VALLEY OAKS LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: GREG LINN WINES LLC, 2260 VALLEY OAKS LANE, 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/ GREG LINN WINES LLC, MANAGING MEMBER, GREG LINN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/23/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 824 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212866 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOYFUL SPARKLES CLEANING, 1318 BUTTERCUP LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN-

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TY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARCIANA MARTINEZ, 1318 BUTTERCUP 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/ MARCIANA MARTINEZ, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 825 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212810 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CASS VINEYARD, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: S & A VINEYARDS LLC, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NEVADA 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/ S & A VINEYARDS LLC, STEPHEN CASS, MANAGING / MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/24/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 826 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212811 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CASS WINERY, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: GENESEO PARTNERS LP, 868 CAMINO VINA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NEVADA

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/ GENESEO PARTNERS LP, PARTNER, PRESIDENT STEPHEN CASS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/24/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/24/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 827 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212832 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOEBELLA COFFEE PASO ROBLES, 1803 SPRING STREET, POD #8, PASO ROBLES, SAN LUIS OBISPO 93446, COFFEE HOUSE THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, 4675 SAN ANSELMO 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/ CEN CAL COFFEE LLC, JOSEPH GERARDIS, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/01/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/01/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 828 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212739 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KW CONSTRUCTION, 1728 A VINE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: KURT WEIDE CONSTRUCTION INC, 1728 VINE ST, 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/ KURT WEIDE, CONSTRUCTION, INC, PRESIDENT, KURT WEIDE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 829

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 831 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212874 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, 5850 ROSARIO AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, 5850 ROSARIO AVE, 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/ ACORN VILLAGE MONTESSORI, LLC, KRISTINA HORACEK PROZESKY, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 832

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212818 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COSTA VINEDO, 3775 ADELAIDA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COASTLINE WINERY, LLC, 242 EL DORADO WAY, PISMO BEACH, CA 93449 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/ COASTLINE WINERY, LLC, JACK PHELAN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/29/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/29/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11/29/2026 NAME STATEMENT PUB: 12/09, 12/16, File No 20212815 12/23, 12/30/2021 THE FOLLOWING PERLEGAL CM 830 SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KIMS RENTFICTITIOUS BUSINESS AL HOME, 3620 BUENA NAME STATEMENT VISTA DR, PASO ROBLES, File No 20212742 CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISTHE FOLLOWING PER- PO COUNTY SON(S) IS/ARE DOING THIS BUSINESS IS CONBUSINESS AS: ROGUE DUCTED BY: A MARRIED GRADING AND EXCA- COUPLE: MIRA KIM, VATION, 1206 ECHO CT, 1430 CIRCLE B ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN- YOUNG KIM, 1430 CIRCLE TY B ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA THIS BUSINESS IS CON- 93446 DUCTED BY: A CORPORA- If Corporation or LLC- CA TION: LYLES LAND MAN- State of Incorporation/OrAGEMENT, 1206 ECHO CT, ganization PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 I declare that all informaIf Corporation or LLC- CA tion in this statement is State of Incorporation/Or- true and correct. (A regisganization trant who declares as true CALIFORNIA information which he or I declare that all informa- she knows is false is guilty tion in this statement is of a crime.) true and correct. (A regis- /S/ MIRA KIM trant who declares as true This statement was filed information which he or with the County Clerk of she knows is false is guilty San Luis Obispo County of a crime.) on 11/24/2021 /S/ LYLES LAND MANAGE- TRANSACTING BUSINESS MENT, JOSHUA LYLES, DATE: 06/14/2021 PRESIDENT CERTIFICATION: I hereby This statement was filed certify that this copy is a with the County Clerk of correct copy of the origSan Luis Obispo County inal statement on file in on 11/15/2021 my office.

TRANSACTING BUSINESS ELAINA CANO, County DATE: 10/18/2021 Clerk CERTIFICATION: I hereby By NBALSEIRO, Deputy certify that this copy is a New Fictitious Business correct copy of the orig- Name Statement, Expires inal statement on file in 11/24/2026 my office.

PUB: 12/09, 12/16,

12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 833 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 16th 2021 or as soon thereafter as practicable, at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Miguel Community Service District (the “Board”), which will be held at 1150 Mission Street San Miguel CA, the Board will consider entering into an energy service contract with FOREFRONT POWER, LLC or its designated affiliate, for the installation of certain energy savings measures on property owned or controlled by San Miguel Community Service District.

At said meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing on and consider a resolution to adopt findings required by California Government Code section 4217.12 regarding anticipated energy cost savings and other benefits San Miguel Community Service District may receive if the Board decides to enter into the energy service contract.

The resolution, agreement and supporting documents will be included with the Board’s regular public agenda for the December 16th 2021 meeting.

PUB: 12/02,12/09/2021 LEGAL CM 796 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 14, 2021 TIME: 6:00 p.m.

PLACE: Virtual Meeting Only Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Atascadero will hold a VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING at the time and place indicated above to consider draft recommendations for the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG funds can be used for public facilities, qualifying public services and economic development activities that benefit low-income persons.

Additional information may be obtained from the Public Works Department at (805) 470-3456.

The complete listing of applications received is available for review by appointment through the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday.

INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to virtually attend and encouraged to give testimony by accessing the live-streamed meeting through the City’s website, on Spectrum cable Channel 20 in Atascadero and on KPRL Radio 1230AM and 99.3FM. Public comment may be provided virtually by Zoom, calling 805-538-2888, or by submitting written

public comments to cityclerk@atascadero. org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Information regarding the hearing is filed in the City Clerk’s office and is available on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org.

DATED: November 23, 2021 S/ L Christensen, City Clerk PUBLISH: 12/2/21 and 12/9/21 LEGAL CM 810 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20212729 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20211031 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: WINDROSE FARM, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 04/23/2021 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: WILLIAM BROWN SPENCER, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBES, CA 93446, BARBARA HUNTER-SPENCER, 5750 EL PHARO DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: WILLIAM B SPENCER, WILLIAM BROWN SPENCER, THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 11/12/2021 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. HELEN NOLAN, COUNTY CLERK

BY MSTILETTO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 834 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20212730 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20210051 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: FINCA LOS AGAVES, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 01/06/2021 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: WINDROSE FARM, LLC, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: WINDROSE FARM, LLC, JUSTIN WELCH, MANAGING MEMBER THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 11/12/2021 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE.

HELEN NOLAN, COUNTY CLERK

BY MSTILETTO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 835 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212720 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WINDROSE FARM, WINDROSE HERB COMPANY, WINDROSE CIDER COMPANY, 5750 EL PHARO DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: FINCA LOS AGAVES LLC, 5750 EL PHARO DR, 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/ FINCA LOS AGAVES LLC, JUSTIN WELCH, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/12/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2021 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk

By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/12/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 836 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20212736 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, 8987 CURBARIL AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, 8987 CURBARIL, 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/ FREE AGENT WINE BUSINESS CONSULTING, SAO ANASH, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/15/2026 PUB: 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2021 LEGAL CM 837

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL 8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading roomsame 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 Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA A place of hope! Join new Pastor Aaron Smith and congregation for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on Facebook. Sunday School for all ages occurs after worship. Learn more about Bible studies and events at ourhopelutheran.org. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero.

805.461.0340. office@ourhopelutheran.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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here are some fun events going on this weekend that should really put you in the mood for the season. This Friday night, Dec. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Atascadero will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with tons of snow for sledding on a massive snow-slide.

Included with the snow activities will be Bounce Houses, Joe’s Little Train, Santa and Mrs. Claus, A-Town Park Scooter Demos, live entertainment, and food and craft vendors.

For more information, go to VisitAtascadero.com/events.

Then on Saturday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., you can attend the 35th Annual Vine Street Showcase in Paso Robles in your car. No walking the street this year due to COVID restrictions. However, it is a treat to see the houses along Vine Street all decorated and ready for Christmas.

Now, for the recipe of the week. With the holidays upon us, I have been looking for “party-type foods,” and here’s a dip that should satisfy party-goers of all ages.

White Bean Dip Ingredients: • 1 can (15.8 ounces) great Northern beans, drained and rinsed • 1 can (4½ ounces) chopped green chiles, drained • ½ cup sour cream • ¼ cup thick and chunky salsa • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp ground white pepper • ¼ tsp salt • Tortilla chips to serve Note: For Black Bean Dip, substitute 1 can (15 ounces) black beans for the great Northern beans.

Directions: For each bean dip, process beans, green chiles, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, white pepper, and salt in a food processor just until blended. Store in an airtight container in the refrig-

‘Who, Me?’

a five-year-old heroin junkie.

When I blamed the cat for my wounds, the cat got that familiar “holier than thou” look on its face that said, “Who, me?”

That same cat also had the lee pitts unnerving habit of sitting and COLUMNIST watching you while you sat on must admit, I’m not a the toilet. big cat lover, although I Although I didn’t have begrudgingly admit that any relationship whatsoever cats have a few advantages with my sister’s cat Tiger, I over dogs. They clean up after admit that it did have one themselves, and they mind good trait: it was a good their own business, and in “mouser.” Almost every day, it that respect, they are better would place an offering of a than husbands. They are also dead mouse on the mat that smarter than dogs; after all, welcomed folks at our front you aren’t going to see eight door. This presented a probcats pull a sled and musher lem because you never knew in an Iditarod blizzard or try when Tiger would offer up to sniff out bombs that could her “gift,” and my mother was blow at any minute. But cats a seamstress who sewed for don’t have a sense of humor rich ladies and their debutante like dogs do, and cats don’t daughters who often came for take orders well. In fact, they fittings. Personally, I found give them. They don’t have it very entertaining to watch “owners”; they have employees. prom queens and debutantes Cats are sneaky too. One as they left our house throw of the earliest photos I have their new gowns up in the of myself is of me on my air as they screamed, “RAT!” grandma’s porch petting one Then they ran to their Cadilof her dearly beloved cats. lacs to cower in fear. And But when the photographer while cats may not be capable was done snapping the photo, of smiling, Tiger was always that miserable cat scratched in the general vicinity with a and punctured my arms to familiar smirk on her face. the point where I looked like Another cat I came to know

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quite well lived on the ranch we leased and belonged to my wife’s cousin. One day she came crying to me with her cat named China, who looked like she’d been run over by a herd of cows. She’d already taken China to the vet, who took one look at the cat’s squashed rear end and told my wife’s cousin that her cat “needed to be put down.”

“Oh no,” she cried, “Lee can fix her. I’ve seen him perform miracles with lambs and calves, and I know he can save my cat.”

It was obvious that China was severely dehydrated, so I wrapped China up tight in a blanket so she couldn’t claw me to death and administered IVs of ringers of lactate. I did this for a week, religiously applied a salve to her deep abrasions, and attempted to straighten out her plumbing in her nether regions. You know that old saying, “This is gonna hurt me a lot more than it is you?” Well, it was darn sure true in this case. Each time I treated China, she’d make more progress in escaping from the blanket, and eventually, I had scratch marks from head to toe.

Son of a gun if China

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This year Coats for Kids received a special donation from a wonderful North County family. Tim and Debbie Kopack sold their Yesterdays Sportswear business in Paso Robles and saved 70 cases of new sweatshirts for the Coats for Kids distribution to families in need.

Due to COVID restrictions (again), our Coats for Kids team was forced to make changes in how we distribute our warm items of clothing. We worked with local North County churches and other non-profit organizations like ECHO, Resilient Souls, Lumina Alliance, Loaves and Fishes, Lighthouse, and even the San Miguel Fire Department, to help make sure that we reach as many children and adults in need, as possible, with something warm.

So, thank you, Tim and Debbie, and your sons, Evan and Chris, for your years of support for our Coats for Kids of SLO County project. You are a wonderful example of love for your community and the people who live there.

Thank you also to the churches and organizations who joined with us this year to help keep our families warm.

he seed of awakening for December at Awakening Ways Spiritual Community is becoming. The word becoming is the present participle of the word become, which means to come into existence or come to be. It is synonymous with growing, going, and turning. Becoming is the perfect seed to plant for December as we enter the coldest time of year.

We witness a becoming in nature at least four times each year with the changing of the seasons.

The most abrupt, in my opinion, is the becoming of winter. Tuning

in to the changing of the seasons reminds me that there is a divine pattern or order to everything.

As the change of seasons occurs, we adapt to each one. Summer gradually becomes fall, and we pull out the socks, boots, sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything. As fall becomes winter, enter the beanies, space heaters, jackets, scarves, and eggnog everything. In spring, we start putting all the warming items away. There’s a change occurring.

The seasons’ changing process is gradual, beginning before the solstice or equinox and continuing after. All of nature is consistently becoming more of itself – just like us.

In his latest book, The Wisdom Pattern: Order, Disorder, Reorder, American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality, Richard Rohr describes the pattern of the changes we experience in our lives.

There is an order to one season

that we adapt to, which doesn’t apply to the other. We wear shorts and cooler clothes in the summer; as fall approaches, we may find ourselves out and about without a coat that we now need as the weather has cooled down. We feel a little disorderly without that coat as we let go of summer.

Next time we make sure we have a jacket or sweater with us when we leave the house, just in case – you have now reordered and adjusted to the becoming of fall. Just as the seasons transform mother earth, we change with the seasons of our lives. What constitutes a season of life for us? Every transition, whether tiny or significant. Adjustments are required as the pattern continues throughout our lives.

When we surrender to the power and presence of Divine Love within, anything is possible.

Indeed, now is an excellent time

erator. Serve at room temperature with tortilla chips.

Note: For a change, add 2 tablespoons of diced red bell pepper after you have prepared the dip in the food processor.

Enjoy the season!

Cheers!

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

didn’t survive, but she almost murdered me in the process.

Henceforth, whenever no one was looking, China tried to scratch my eyes out, and if anyone dared cast an accusatory glance China’s way, she’d get that now familiar, “Who, me?” look on her face.

My wife’s cousin was so happy she had a cap made for me that said, “I saved China.”

This was fitting because I believe cats are card-carrying communists. Did you know that the average cat spends 70 percent of its time sleeping and the other 30 percent planning to take over the world?

In short, here’s the difference between cats and dogs.

At a busy intersection, a “seeing eye cat” would look both ways to make sure no one was watching, and then she’d lead the poor blind person right into the path of an oncoming cement mixer.

And as the blind person’s carcass was being loaded into the meat wagon, the cat would look at the investigating cop as if to say, “Who, me?”

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

to tune in, be still, and yield to the Divine. It is mighty and magnificent, much more potent than ego.

In our surrender, we experience unity with all of life.

As Richard Rohr observed, “We are indeed ‘saved’ by knowing and surrendering to this universal pattern of reality. Knowing the full pattern allows us to let go of our first order, trust the disorder, and, sometimes even hardest of all—to trust the new reorder. Three big leaps of faith for all of us, and each of a different character.”

You are becoming more of who you came here to be, more yourself than ever before. May you experience Divine comfort and love as you evolve.

And so it is.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@cccsl.org.

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uman trafficking is oppression. This type of oppression is not limited to big cities, poor communities, or third-world countries. Human trafficking can affect the rich and poor alike. It is a global problem that takes continual effort to combat. It is a global problem that takes adaptation and flexibility as the criminal element is constantly changing its strategies. As a result, it takes dedication and intestinal fortitude to continually fight the good fight, and as we have seen in recent news coverage, it is unknown how far that desire to advocate for and rescue the oppressed may take someone. It could be next door or all the way across the globe.

Our focus on human trafficking issues is typically locally based.

We focus on what is near and dear to us. Typically, we focus on what we are facing on our home front, in our schools, or perhaps even statewide. Sometimes, we find a national case that captivates us despite not having a direct connection to the investigation or facts of the case. The jury trial involving Ghislaine Maxwell and the conspiracy to traffic humans with Jeffrey Epstein is a national and international placeholder currently, but this will someday be replaced by some other tragedy in the nonstop, around the clock news cycle even though Maxwell and Epstein appear to have engaged in some of the most horrific behavior imaginable. The news cycle is full of heartbreaking news in general. When drilled down to the topic of human trafficking, it is even more bleak. Despite all the bad news we are inundated with, it is important to know that there is good news that recently came to light, and it bears mentioning as it took place in the realm of human trafficking, exploitation, and slavery. It seems fitting, given the holidays of hope and thanksgiving that surround us at this time of year, this news is brought to light even more than it has been. That hopeful story comes because of a heartwarming incident aptly called “Operation: Soccer Balls,” which was spearheaded by the team at DeliverFund in cooperation with multiple dedicated partners and supporters.

DeliverFund was featured in a prior column, and a description of their mission was given. Further, the role that DeliverFund plays on a local level in the fight against human trafficking was described as well. For the sake of being sure that DeliverFund is as widely known as possible, a short reminder of what DeliverFund does is as follows: DeliverFund is a “nonprofit intelligence organization that leverages cutting-edge technology in the fight against human trafficking in the U.S..” DeliverFund was founded by and is staffed by former military special forces operators, law enforcement, and those with backgrounds in intelligence services. DeliverFund equips, trains, and advises law enforcement partners using state-of-the-art technology and artificial intelligence platforms to combat human trafficking. The team at DeliverFund is an extraordinary collection of talented individuals that previously served abroad in counter-terrorism roles as well as here at home on many different service-related fronts. Although they left their prior careers in the past, they have leveraged their varying skill sets to fight human trafficking in what they see as their continuing mission. “Charlie Mike,” as DeliverFund has termed it.

“Continue Mission.”

This continuing mission recently culminated in a complex multinational effort to rescue the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) Afghanistan National Women’s Youth Soccer Team.

Details of this amazing rescue was described in a recent press release: “On Sept. 19, DeliverFund successfully completed “Operation Soccer Balls.” The operation successfully evacuated “at-risk” members of the “FIFA Afghanistan National Women’s Youth Football” program and their families to the Portuguese Republic where all 80 evacuees will be granted asylum.

For over 5-weeks, DeliverFund’s incredible staff worked tirelessly with the U.S. government and other nations, including Portugal, who showed their commitment to humanity and compassion by granting asylum for these courageous little girls and their families.

The operation was very complex and included moving the girls between safe houses for weeks until we received the green light for evacuation. One of DeliverFund’s missions was to keep these families together and ensure we did not have any “unaccompanied or separated” children. These children are the most vulnerable in the world to human trafficking.

DeliverFund worked together with current Afghan women’s National team captain, Farkhunda Muhtaj, US, and Foreign partners to ensure the successful operation. Farkhunda had the toughest job to keep hope alive for all the girls and their families. She did this

One of DeliverFund’s missions was to keep these families together and ensure we did not have any ‘unaccompanied or separated’ children. These children are the most vulnerable in the world to human trafficking.

by Zoom calls from her classroom where she teaches in Canada. She gave the girls daily learning assignments, yoga sessions, and homework. She is a true hero who not only kept hope alive, but she truly saved these girls’ lives.

Children in Afghanistan grow up with displacement as part of their lives, and girls have it harder for everything. DeliverFund is committed to ensuring women, girls, and children are protected from human trafficking in Afghanistan and worldwide.”

This story is just one of the many stories that have emerged over time that describe the heroic and tireless efforts put forth by the dedicated team at DeliverFund and other connected organizations.

What makes this story hit close to home is the direct connection and close ties that DeliverFund has to San Luis Obispo County and the county’s Counter Human Trafficking Team. What we love about DeliverFund is their dedication to the most oppressed people, whether they are local or globally based, using their time and talents while leveraging working relationships to successfully complete the mission at hand. DeliverFund has assisted in the rescue of trafficked individuals on the Central Coast, helped to hold traffickers accountable, and followed through on their mission of equipping, training, and advising law enforcement investigators locally as well as statewide, nationally, and internationally.

This dedication to serving the oppressed and enslaved started from day one with DeliverFund. In looking at their work historically, the organization’s heart for saving the oppressed was demonstrated in the most concrete way in 2018 when DeliverFund assisted law enforcement in the takedown of “Backpage.com,” which was found to be complicit in the selling of children for purposes of sexual exploitation. In perhaps the ultimate irony, DeliverFund arranged to take over the office space previously occupied by Backpage personnel. This opportunity was described as an “irresistibly redemptive opportunity” for DeliverFund to move its headquarters into the office space formerly occupied by Backpage. Since the takeover, DeliverFund has turned what was previously an office space for evil into a force for good and now has a well-established headquarters in the heart of Dallas, Texas. DeliverFund is building an empire of good and righteousness in what was previously a location that fueled destruction, heartbreak, and desolation.

This force for good has resulted in countless opportunities to provide top-notch training and support to investigative teams, as well as opportunities to provide freedom to countless victims of modernday slavery at home and abroad. This played out most recently in the rescue of the Afghanistan girls soccer team most recently, and there is so much more to come. At a time where we are inundated with so much negative and bad news, it is good to find the victories we can and celebrate and hang on to. Remain hopeful and be thankful for the good that is being done. Grateful for the warriors that continue to fight for the disenfranchised. Hopeful for the souls that were saved in Operation Soccer Balls and grateful that these athletes now have a chance to shine.

On a local level, we are grateful for the collaborations that have and continue the fight to abolish human trafficking, and we remain hopeful for the future of that fight. We give thanks for the community and continue to have great hope as we charge into 2022.

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build some class spirit and enjoy different ways to have friendly competitions,” said Matt Macfarlane, the activities director at THS. Fourteen student teams competed in the races this month.

Although the teachers typi-

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[the holidays in Paso] is the highlight of my year.”

Santa will be coming to Paso again for the 35th Annual Vine Street Victorian Showcase drivethrough on Saturday, Dec. 11.

Santa will be driving up and down Vine Street with Mrs. Claus and the Snow King and Queen.

cally compete against students in the monthly competitions, they decided to sit this one out.

On Dec. 7, students in ASB took the time to decorate the high school campus for the holidays. They worked together to get tinsel strung and bring the campus some holiday cheer, leading up to Winter Break.

In the end, Santa says his favorite part of the parade was, “Watching the children’s faces light up. As you get older, you tend to think the kids don’t get excited anymore. That’s probably the highlight is seeing the kids’ faces and hearing them screaming.”

Santa will then be available for visits and photos at the Holiday House in City Park from Dec. 12 to 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thousands came out to watch the 60th Annual Christmas Lights Parade in Downtown Paso Robles. Contributed photos

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the last three cannabis projects that were within their legal parameters and came before the Board and were denied would have likely been more than enough to make up that deficit.

After hearing discussion, Supervisor Bruce again made a motion to approve the consent agenda minus 4, 24, 39, as amended, which was seconded by Supervisor John Peschong. The agenda was approved 5-0.

After the consent agenda, the Board moved to item 39, an added consent item: the introduction of an ordinance amending chapter 2.60 of the county code to change supervisorial district boundaries.

There was much discussion over the late addition of this item to the agenda, even though it was within the 72-hour window necessary to satisfy the Brown Act requirements. County staff explained that the reason for the late addition was

because it was necessary to wait until the Board picked their map to add it to the agenda.

Public comment lasted over an hour, with those in support of the new map and those who felt that the new division of districts was done with political views in mind.

Chairperson Compton, during her comment, entered into the public record a few letters from previous redistricting meetings that highlighted some of the same issues of divisions of counties and communities of interest to highlight that these issues the Board is currently facing are not new.

Disruption from the audience caused a ten-minute break after Chairperson Compton reminded the public that they could only speak in turn with a comment slip.

Supervisor Peschong made a motion to amend the language to update a section of the language of the ordinance. This was approved 5-0, and then he made a motion to introduce the ordinance, which was approved 3-2.

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When I came to Lowe’s home in Santa Margarita, I asked if he would like to talk old war stories with me--his face simply lit up with glee.

On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, around 9:00 a.m. Lowe was sitting in his barracks and reading the paper while at basic training in Fort Lews, Washington.

Lowe recounted the exact moment he learned Pearl Harbor was attacked, “All of a sudden here comes Corporal down the stairs yelling, ‘Get your clothes on and out of bed, we’re at war! Japan has swarmed Pearl Harbor!’”

He was just 22 years old at the time and in the reserves. War was in full bloom in Europe, and the ideas of the U.S. joining were consistently looming--until now. As far as Lowe and his commanding officers knew, their fort could be next for the Japanese to attack.

That evening, Lowe and his comrades were ordered to gather their belongings and get their rations of food and ammunition. That night, they were then instructed to head out into the forest and pitch a tent. He recalls having to use their lighters as a light to read their cans of food and decide what was for dinner--and don’t make any noise.

He says, “They didn’t know what was going to happen. They were preparing for if the Japanese were to going to raid Fort Lewis. Everybody knew we were going to go to war with Japan, and everybody was mad they bombed Pearl Harbor. But they didn’t know how far the Japanese were going to come.”

During this time, the men were full of nerves and uncertainty for what was next for them.

Lowe says all the basic training in the world wouldn’t have prepared them for what war really was like.

Lowe was one of the first drafted into the army reserves, and following Pearl Harbor, he was placed into the 162nd Infantry Regiment, a regiment of the Oregon Army National Guard.

After Fort Lewis, Lowe was relocated to Portland, Oregon, where one of his first assignments was to guard a bridge which he later found out was over the Columbia River.

He was told to guard a bridge over 2 miles long, alone, with one rifle, in the snow and freezing temperatures. What Lowe wasn’t told was that he was guarding a swing bridge.

During his first shift on the bridge, Lowe heard the honk of a boat. This honk was followed by the bridge below his feet to begin rotating.

He looked down and saw water and clung to the bridge walls for dear life. This little Santa Margarita boy never even knew bridges could move until now.

After some time, it was finally decided that Lowe and his fellow infantrymen would be shipped out overseas. Even then, the men didn’t know where overseas they would be going and wouldn’t know until they got there Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg made a request to have staff do a partisan analysis, which was seconded by Supervisor Gibson but failed to pass with a 2-3 vote.

The Board then moved on to item 34, a request to adopt a Charter County. On Oct. 5, the County of San Luis Obispo (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) directed staff to prepare a report on the process for the County to adopt a charter and to discuss how future appointments can be handled for County elected offices through a voter-approved charter. Supervisor Peschong made a motion to move forward with a charter by board majority vote, initially starting with just operation of elections and appointment off elections versus appointments for county-wide positions and the county board of supervisors with the target of the June election. County Staff recommended targeting the November election due to staffing constraints, but Peschong requested that June remain the target and for staff to

Top: Lowe holding a photo of him and his wife on their wedding day in July 1944. Bottom Left: Lowe in uniform Bottom Right: Lowe is seen in first row of men, fourth in from the left. Photos by Camille DeVaul and contributed

months later.

The men traveled to New Jersey by train with armed guards in every cart--watching for runaways.

“Nobody wanted to go to war,” said Lowe.

Most of them were drafted, and most of them were afraid of what lay ahead of them. He remembers some men did get away, leaving the train during a stop and the guards let them go--they didn’t know how they could shoot down their own men.

Eventually, Lowe and the men made it to New Jersey. Upon arrival, they were given some time to gather clothing and whatever else they

come back with a report on why it wasn’t met if they aren’t able to reach it. The motion was approved 3-2.

After a lunch break, the Board had no reportable action on closed session and began on item 35 to determine the allocation of state and federal funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development activities. Staff recommendations were that the Board: 1. Hold a public hearing to discuss affordable housing, homelessness, and community development needs to be addressed with local, State, and Federal funding sources; 2. Adopt a resolution amending the 2019 Action Plan by reallocating the Program Year 2020 CDBG-CV3 CARES Act and Program Year 2020 ESG-CV2 funds; and 3. Adopt a resolution amending the Position Allocation List (PAL) for Fund Center (FC) 142 – Department of Planning and Building by adding the following position: 1.00 FTE Program Manager I/II; and deleting the

may need, including haircuts, which Lowe did.

On Mar. 1, 1942, Lowe was loaded onto a ship in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. As they set sail, Lowe took his chance to wave goodbye to Lady Liberty through the porthole, the first and last time he ever saw her.

Lowe finally landed in Australia on Apr. 9, 1942. He spent 28 months overseas there and in New Guinea. Days after making it back home in Santa Margarita, Lowe married the love of his life, Ginny. They have been married for 77 years, and to this day, he is forever grateful for the little lady who waited for him.

following position: 1.00 FTE Planner I/II/III. The motion passed 5-0.

The next item was a hearing to consider a resolution adopting the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Clerk’s File) for the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin, authorizing the Groundwater Sustainability Director, or designee, to serve as Plan Manager. Staff recommended that the Board, acting as the San Luis Obispo Valley Basin – County of San Luis Obispo Groundwater Sustainability Agency (County GSA), adopt a resolution: 1. Adopting the San Luis Obispo Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) (Clerk’s File) for the San Luis Obispo Valley Groundwater Basin (SLO Basin); and 2.

Authorizing the Groundwater Sustainability Director, or designee, to serve as Plan Manager; and 3.

Finding that the project is exempt from Section 21000 et seq. of the California Public Resources Code (CEQA). The motion passed 5-0.

The last item of the day was a

hearing to consider an appeal by Salvidor Perez of the Planning Commissions’ approval of a conditional use permit for a cannabis operation in Nipomo. The appellant and applicant had found common ground on many of the items but still could not come to terms on the water usage. It was decided that the water issue would be handled with a private negotiation between the two parties. Supervisor Gibson moved to adopt the resolution partially upholding the appeal of Salvador Perez, modifying the decision of the Planning Commission and conditionally approving the application for the conditional use permit based on the findings set forth. The motion was approved 3-2.

The next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 14, and the meeting agenda will be posted on the County’s website when it becomes available at slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Administrative-Office/Clerk-of-theBoard/Clerk-of-the-Board-Services/ Board-of-Supervisors-Meetings-andAgendas.aspx

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