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Paso Robles Pioneer Day Royalty Prepare for 91st Anniversary

The Pioneer Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — This weekend, Paso Roblans near and far will roll into town for the 91st Pioneer Day on Oct. 9. Since 1931, a parade of farm equipment (now considered antiques), horses, floats, and people stroll down Spring Street for the Pioneer Day Parade. But no Pioneer Day Parade is complete without its royal court. Irene Marquart (99) is the 2021 Pioneer Day Queen, and Tom Flynn Sr (83) is this year’s Marshal. When Pioneer Day was first celebrated on Oct. 12, 1931, many traditions were born for Paso Robles. One being the Pioneer Day Royalty. Paso Robles’ first Pioneer Day saw Sam Eddy as their first Grand Marshal and Ann Casper as their first Belle. It wasn’t until 1932 when Paso chose their first Queen, Jennie Wiley. In addition to a Queen and Marshal, a Pioneer Day Belle is

Left, 2021 Pioneer Day Queen Irene Marquart and Marshal Tom Flynn Sr. Right 2021 Pioneer Day Belles and their attendants. Photos by Nicholas Mattson

chosen along with her Belle Attendants. Two belles were chosen this year, one for 2020 (since we missed last year) and one for 2021. Jenna Smith was chosen as the 2020 belle representing the Adelaida area, and Isabelle Stemper was chosen as the 2021 belle representing the Creston area. Queens, marshalls, and belles

are chosen based on their family’s lineage or connection to Paso Robles’s history. Pioneer Day Royalty is honored at various events leading up to the big day in October. On Sept. 16, the annual Ladies Luncheon was held honoring Paso Robles Pioneer Royalty and ladies of the North County. This year’s luncheon was held

TRADITION

By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Pioneer Day Bean Feed is back for its 91st anniversary on Oct. 9. David Kudija, captain of the bean feed, said, “We’re beefing it up because we are expecting after everyone’s been cramped up for 20 months now that they’re going to come out in droves, so we want to be ready for them.” Due to the COVID pandemic shutdowns in 2020, there was no

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In 1978 Tom Sr. and Sharon brought their family to the Paso Robles area where Sharon’s father, Jack Phillips, was involved with the Oak Shores and Heritage Ranch developments. Tom said they loved it high up on the hill. They had all the farm animals, a big garden, quite the expeCONTINUED ON PAGE A15

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Paso Robles Pioneer Day Bean Feed Back For 91st Anniversary Pioneer Day bean feed or parade celebration. The only other time Pioneer Day and the Bean Feed were canceled was from 1942-1944, during World War II. But considering the Pioneer Day and Bean Feed were born amid tragedy, it would be only fit for the Paso Robles Pioneer days to keep going through the world’s current trials and tribulations. “We’re happy to be going again,” David said. Oct. 12, 1931, amid a depression, the people of Paso Robles gathered around their downtown city park for what would be the first Pioneer Day Parade and Bean Feed.

He was number ten of 13 children. His mother always taught her children the meaning of hard work, and they all had jobs and helped support the family. After high school, Tom joined the US Navy for two years and married 2021 Pioneer Day Royalty his wife Sharon in 1960, just two Marshal Tom Flynn Sr. days after she graduated high school. Tom Flynn Sr. was born in San The two have been married for 61 Fernando Valley on Jan. 13, 1938. years now.

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A crew of about 15 people volunteer to cook King City Pink Beans and serve the them on Pioneer Day. Contributed Photo

The Free Bean Feed starts at Noon on October 9

at the Estrella Warbirds Museum, “Celebrating 91 years of the Pioneer Spirit.” The Old Timer’s BBQ is a similar event celebrating the year’s chosen marshal but was unfortunately canceled this year.

Reverend Dean Thackeray noticed a growing divide between Paso Robles townsmen and their country folk. Inspired by a similar event from his previous home in Utah, Rev. Thackeray brought his community together to create what would later be known as Paso Robles Pioneer Day. It was a day to give thanks to Paso’s farmers and ranchers. “Leave your pocketbook at home,” said Reverend Thackeray. And so they did. Businesses closed, and people came into town from every nook and cranny. And an annual Paso Robles tradition CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

COUNTY

uled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. for open session. The meeting began with Director Logan addressing the Governor’s executive order regarding AB TCSD General Manager 361 and the resolution the Board needs to pass in order to continue Awarded Leadership Foundation Certificate with remote meetings. General Manager Briltz gave background By MELISSA GUERRA on the resolution as well as the need melissa@pasoroblespress.com to renew this resolution every 30 days. Director English inquired TEMPLETON —Temple- about the readiness of the Board ton Community Services District Room and the current status of the (TCSD) held a regularly sched- County mask mandate.

Director Logan expressed her preference to continue meetings where the members don’t have to wear masks and until the mandate changes to continue with zoom meetings. Director Logan made a motion to pass the resolution, and the motion passed 5-0 to make the proclamation and extend brown act flexibility for remote meetings. Next, the Board heard the September recap from the Sheriff ’s Department. There were 1747 CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

GOVERNMENT

Paso Robles City Council Votes to Remain a Member of The Integrated Waste Management Authority The City briefly said they are not considering vaccine mandates

Following the COVID update from Fire Chief Jonathan Stornetta, public comments questioned data provided in the presentation and asked Council not to consider By CAMILLE DeVAUL vaccine mandates for the City. camille@pasoroblespress.com City Manager Ty Lewis did confirm there was no considerPASO ROBLES — Paso ation for issuing a vaccine mandate Robles City Council met virtu- in Paso Robles. ally for their regularly scheduled Another caller asked for Stormeeting on Oct. 5. netta to list his sources for data

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provided, which stated the majority of those hospitalized in SLO County are vaccinated. The caller asked for the source of this data and whether it could be proven. Mayor Steve Martin said as a member of the governing board of both Twin Cities Community Hospital and Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, “the majority of CONTINUED ON PAGE A15

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North County Football Heads into Second Week of League

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TEMPLETON Football 10/8 | 4pm | vs. Atascadero (JV) 10/8 | 7pm | vs. Atascadero (V) Womens Volleyball 10/12 | 4pm | vs. Morro Bay (F) 10/12 | 5pm | vs. Morro Bay (JV) 10/12 | 6pm | vs. Morro Bay (V)

Lady Eagles varsity volleyball currently 6-1 in league STAFF REPORT

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: templetonhs.schoolloop.com/Athletics

NORTH COUNTY — The fall season is well underway and now going into the second week of league games in Football for Atascadero, Templeton, and Paso Robles.

ATASCADERO

Football The Atascadero Greyhounds played their first league game last Friday, Oct. 1, against Mission Prep and lost 27-7. The Greyhounds season is currently at 1-5 and will host the Templeton Eagles this Friday at home. The Templeton Eagles are going into Friday’s game 3-3 overall this season. In their first league game last Friday, they fell to Morro Bay after an intense game in overtime. Paso Robles headed into league 3-2 and won their game on Friday against St. Joseph with a final score of 26-21. This Friday, the Bearcats travel to Nipomo, who are currently sitting at 6-0.

Football 10/8 | 4pm | vs. Templeton (JV) 10/8 | 7pm | vs. Templeton (V) Womens Volleyball 10/7 | 4pm | vs. Pioneer Valley (F) 10/7 | 5pm | vs. Pioneer Valley (JV) 10/7 | 6pm | vs. Pioneer Valley (V) Cross Country 10/7 | 3:15 | vs. Mid Season

Womens Tennis 10/7 | 3pm | vs. Arroyo Grande (JV) 10/7 | 3pm | vs. Arroyo Grande (V) 10/12 | 3pm | vs. St. Joseph (JV) 10/12 | 3pm | vs. St. Joseph (V) Mens Waterpolo 10/13 | 5pm | vs. Morro Bay (JV) 10/13 | 6pm | vs. Morro Bay (V) Womens Waterpolo 10/13 | 3pm | vs. Morro Bay (JV) 10/13 | 4pm | vs. Morro Bay (V)

Womens Golf 10/7 | 3pm | vs. Righetti (JV) 10/7 | 3pm | vs. Righetti (V)

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PASO ROBLES Football 10/7 | 4pm | vs. Arroyo Grande (F) 10/8 | 4pm | vs. Nipomo (JV) 10/8 | 7pm | vs. Nipomo (V) Womens Volleyball 10/7 | 4pm | vs. St. Joseph (F) 10/7 | 5pm | vs. St. Joseph (JV) 10/7 | 6pm | vs. St. Joseph (V) 10/12 | 4pm | vs. Righetti (F) 10/12 | 5pm | vs. Righetti (JV) 10/12 | 6pm | vs. Righetti (V)

Womens Tennis 10/7 | 3pm | vs. San Luis Obispo (JV) 10/7 | 3pm | vs. San Luis Obispo (V) 10/12 | 3pm | vs. Arroyo Grande (JV) 10/12 | 3pm | vs. Arroyo Grande (V) Mens Waterpolo 10/13 | 6pm | vs. Righetti (JV) 10/13 | 5pm | vs. Righetti (V) Womens Waterpolo 10/13 | 3pm | vs. Righetti (JV) 10/13 | 4pm | vs. Righetti (V)

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: pasoschools.org/domain/543

Boy’s Varsity Water Polo Paso Robles boy’s water polo team is on a two-week winning streak and currently 5-2 in league. Overall the Bearcats are 17-8 for the season and looking to take home another win against Arroyo Grande on Wednesday, Oct. 6 and another next week on Oct. 13 against Regetti. The Atascadero Greyhound boy’s water polo are 3-4 in league and 11-10 overall. On Wednesday, Oct. 6, they travel to play Mt. Whitney and then on the road again next week against Morro Bay.

ing into Thursday’s home game against Pioneer Valley on a threeweek winning streak after winning Tuesday night’s game against Santa Maria 3-1. The Templeton Eagles currently Girl’s Varsity Volleyball sit at 14-6-2 overall and 6-1 in This season the lady Greyhounds league. The lady eagles have a are 6-2 in league, holding an over- strong team this season and are all season of 15-10 and head- fighting to continue their two-week

winning streak against Santa Maria on Wednesday, Oct. 6, and Morro Bay next Tuesday. Paso Robles Lady Bearcats go into Thursday night’s game against St. Jospeh 12-14-1 overall and 1-4 in league.

are 2-1 in league and 10-3 overall. Currently, the Bearcats are on a six-week winning streak and headed into their third league game against Arroyo Grande on Wednesday, Oct. 6. The Varsity Lady Greyhounds sit at 7-9 overall and 0-6 in league, Girl’s Varsity Water Polo as they travel to El Diamante on Bearcats varsity girls water polo Thursday, Oct. 7.

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JUNIOR LEO KEMP led the Bearcats in Friday’s league win over the St. Joseph Knights to open the Bearcats’ league play with a 1-0 record. SCHOOL: PASO ROBLES HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR SPORT: FOOTBALL

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Ground Breaking and Roadwork Schedule in Atascadero

Rehabilitation of San Gabriel Road between Highway 41 and San Marcos Road STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is starting road rehabilitation work on San Marcos and San Gabriel roads. This road project is funded by a combination of Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and Urban State Highway Account (USHA) grants. This project includes rehabilitation of San Gabriel Road between Highway 41 and San

Marcos Road, and San Marcos Road from San Gabriel Road to Portola Road. Preliminary work, including potholing for utilities and replacing storm drain culverts, recently began and is expected to last for 2-3 weeks. Following completion of those items the contractor will be working on milling the existing roadways and subgrade, cement treating the underlying soils, grading, and placing new asphalt. For the majority of the project, traffic will be restricted to one lane with the contractor providing traffic control and flagging. Please drive carefully through the work zones and be considerate of both other drivers and the workers.

Upon completion of roadway repairs, utilities will be raised to the grade of the road, and the road will be restriped. Additionally, to facilitate pedestrians on San Gabriel Road, a 3’ decomposed granite pathway will be added along the western road edge. The project is expected to take approximately two months to complete once construction commences. Residents on the streets listed above will be allowed into and out of their homes, and Monita Road will remain open to allow access to San Marcos Road and surrounding neighborhoods. All others are asked, if possible, to access their homes using alternate routes The City of Atascadero is starting road rehabilitation work on San Marcos and San during active construction. Gabriel roads. Contributed photo

HEALTH CARE

Twin Cities Community Hospital Receives Award for Maternity Care Award comes one month after Intl. Board Certified Lactation Consultant Care Award STAFF REPORT

TEMPLETON — Twin Cities Community Hospital has received the 2021 Honor Roll Award for Maternity Care from the California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Agency, Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) and Cal Hospital Compare (CHC). This maternity award 20 pieces of sidewalk art and words were comes just one month after Twin Cities created to thank and encourage Twin Cities’ hardearned the International Board Certified working staff. Contributed photos

Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award and last winter’s Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality in Maternity Care. There are only 124 hospitals being recognized on the 2021 Maternity Honor Roll. These hospitals met or surpassed the statewide target aimed at reducing births via cesarean section (C-section) in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. In 2015, the California Health and Human Services Agency began recognizing hospitals that meet the 23.9% statewide target of C-sections for low-risk births through its Maternity Honor Roll. This year’s award reflects calendar year 2020

hospital discharge and birth certificate data from California hospitals that offer maternity services and participate in the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative’s Maternal Data Center (CMQCC’s MDC). Every year, approximately 500,000 babies are born in California and childbirth is the No. 1 reason for hospitalization in the U.S. and California. C-sections can result in higher rates of complications like hemorrhage, transfusions, infection and blood clots. The surgery can also bring risks for babies, including higher rates of infection, respiratory complications, neonatal intensive care unit stays and lower breastfeeding rates.

EDUCATION

Cal Poly Named Best in the West for 29th Consecutive Year Several Cal Poly Engineering programs were also ranked among the best in the nation

for the 29th straight year in U.S. News and World Report’s annual Best Colleges guidebook. The 2022 guide, released on Sept. 13, provides data on more than 1,800 colleges and universities and STAFF REPORT rankings for more than 1,400 institutions. It lists Cal Poly as number SAN LUIS OBISPO — Cal 2 overall in the West—up one from Poly has been named the best public last year—and as the top-ranked master’s-level university in the West public university in the region.

In addition, several Cal Poly College of Engineering programs were ranked among the best in the nation for masters-level educational institutions, and the university was ranked as the top school in the West for veterans among public and private institutions that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees.

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING POLL WORKERS The County of San Luis Obispo thanks you for your dedication and your hard work on the California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Election Day is always a long day, full of expectations, responsibilities, and challenges. You performed admirably. Thank you for all the phone calls you made to our VBM call center, the tag - teaming that is always necessary to help run a precinct, and all the voters you helped to cast their vote safely and securely. You are the reason we are able to conduct elections, and you are valuable and appreciated.

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The Western regional rankings include public and private institutions in 15 states that provide “a full range of undergraduate and master’s-level programs but few doctoral programs.” (Universities that grant doctoral degrees, such as those in the University of California system, are listed in a separate category.) “Cal Poly’s lasting success in this prestigious publication further illustrates what we know from our graduates’ accomplishments: Our Learn by Doing education gives Cal Poly alumni the tools they need to hit the ground running in their careers and prepares them to use cross-disciplinary thinking and hands-on experience to address the problems our world needs solved,” said Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. “Rankings such as these also are a celebration of Cal Poly’s dedicated faculty and staff, who work tirelessly to help our students reach their goals.” Cal Poly placed highly in several rankings, including: • Repeating as No. 1 in Top Public Schools in the Western U.S. — institutions that operate under the supervision of state governments and funded, in part, by tax dollars and state subsidies. These universities often offer discounted tuition to residents of their states. • Repeating as the No. 1 university in West for Most Innovative Schools — institutions that are making the most innovative improvements in terms of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities. • Best in the West for the second straight year for most veteran-friendly universi-

ties — a listing that shows the top-ranked schools that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees. • Repeating as best public university in the West (and No. 3 overall for the region) for undergraduate teaching program. • Tied for seventh on the list of best master’s-level engineering programs in the nation — the fourth-best public university and top public California university on the list. Among specialty programs, Cal Poly’s Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering programs all ranked No. 2 in the West overall and No. 1 among public universities. • Ranked in the top 100 (tied at 94th, up two places from last year) in the Top Performers on Social Mobility category among western schools that “advance social mobility” by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. The bulk of these federal grants are awarded to students whose adjusted gross family incomes are under $50,000. The U.S. News rankings methodology focuses on academic excellence, with schools evaluated on hundreds of data points and measures of academic quality, such as graduation and freshman retention rates. The first edition of the rankings was released in 1983, and they have continued to evolve with more schools and data points for college-bound students to consider.

NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

SLO Farmers’ Market Celebrates Fire Prevention Night The theme this year is “Learn the SOUNDS of Fire Safety” STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Higuera Street between Nipomo and Osos. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Learn the SOUNDS of Fire Safety.” The event will feature firefight-

ers from all over San Luis Obispo County showing off their latest fire safety equipment and educating the public on fire prevention. In addition, participating agencies will have interactive displays and booths. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Fire Prevention Week takes place across the nation from Oct. 3 through 9. Established in 1925, it is the longest-running public health observance in the country. Fire Prevention Week aims to teach children and adults how to stay safe in case of a fire. Learn more at nfpa.org/fpw.

WILDFIRE

Newsom Administration Awards Nearly $138M in Fire Prevention Grants California faces an unparalleled risk of catastrophic wildfire in this new climate reality STAFF REPORT

SACRAMENTO — As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s key investments to bolster the state’s wildfire response and resilience efforts, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CAL FIRE) has announced it will direct nearly $138 million in funding for 105 local fire prevention projects that will help protect communities across California. “California and the western U.S. are facing an unparalleled risk of catastrophic wildfire in this new climate reality. These grants will further our work to tackle California’s forest health and wildfire crisis, funding community-based projects that build resilience to protect lives and property,” said Governor Newsom. CAL FIRE’s Fire Prevention Grants enable local organizations such as fire safe councils to implement activities that address the risk of wildfire and reduce wildfire potential for communities. Funded activities include fuel reduction, wildfire planning, and fire prevention education. The projects meet the goals and objectives of the Governor’s Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, as well as the State’s Strategic Fire Plan. Early action funding signed by the Governor in April allocated $123 million for the Fire Prevention Grant Program, which CAL FIRE has worked to implement on the ground as soon as possible. An additional $14.8 million is being reallocated for grants from the Department’s 20-21 budget. Overall, Governor Newsom advanced a $1.5 billion package to build wildfire resiliency in California. The package supports a statewide strategy focused on forest health and wildfire resilience, including investments to advance land and forest management efforts and community hardening, and builds on the Governor’s previous budget investments in emergency management and executive actions to help combat catastrophic wildfires. Governor Newsom surged CAL FIRE’s firefighting ranks in March by authorizing the early hire of 1,399 additional firefighters and in July supplemented the department’s capacities with 12 additional aircraft. The Governor earlier this year launched an expanded and refocused Wildfire and Forest Resilience Task Force, with federal, local, and tribal leaders, to deliver on key commitments in his Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. Last year, the Newsom Administration and the USFS announced a shared stewardship agreement under which they are working to treat one million acres of forest and wildland annually to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire.

WEATHER FRIDAY

63º | 44º SATURDAY

73º | 44º SUNDAY

79º | 45º MONDAY

74º | 42º TUESDAY

68º | 40º WEDNESDAY

70º | 43º

2021 RAINFALL TOTALS (Season: July 1-June 30)

Atascadero: 0.00” | Paso Robles: 0.00”

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LEGISLATION

GOVERNMENT

Long-Term Wildfire Mitigation Planning Bill by Laird Signed by the Governor Bill will require an annual task force to submit reports on progress STAFF REPORT

SACRAMENTO — Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 456, authored by Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). This bill will require the state to establish a long-term fire-prevention action plan to ensure statewide investments to combat fires are comprehensive, science-based, and utilize complementary partnerships. “I’d like to thank Governor Newsom for signing SB 456 that will provide a clear pathway toward preventing the largescale devastation to California communities and wildlife that is becoming an annual occurrence in our great state,” notes Laird. “We have the capacity and technology to plan ahead, and we must. Our lives and natural resources depend on it.” According to a recent report, Califor-

THREAT

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 456, authored by Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). Contributed Photo

nia’s Wildlife and Forest Resilience Action Plan, “California is facing a growing forest and wildfire crisis. Decades of fire suppression, coupled with the increasing impacts of climate change, have dramatically increased wildfires’ size and intensity throughout the state.” Wildfires in California are continuing to increase in frequency and intensity, resulting in loss of life and damage to public health, property, infrastructure, and ecosystems. In 2020, wildfires burned more than 4.1 million acres. “As a legislative body, we work diligently each year to secure investments in the state

COVID UPDATE

NIH Builds Nationwide Study on Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Studies focus on long-term effects and recurring symptoms

Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon After Standoff Paso Robles woman reported husband threatened her with firearm STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — On Sept. 30, the San Luis Obispo Sheriff Department Deputies’ responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Grace Drive in Whitley Gardens. A woman reported her husband had made threats against her and had fired a weapon outside their home. The woman remained in a trailer on the property while the husband roamed about the property until Deputies showed up at the location. The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Darren Lowry of rural Paso Robles, retreated back inside the home. At one point, the suspect came outside the home and pointed a rifle at a California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter, which was overhead assisting Deputies. A Reverse 911 text was sent out to the immediate area for residents to shelter in place. A perimeter was set up. Multiple Sheriff ’s Deputies responded along with the assistance of CHP officers. Specially trained members of the Sheriff ’s Tactical Negotiation Team were able to make contact with Lowry. The suspect eventually came out of the home, where he was taken into custody. Lowry was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm and making criminal threats and was booked into County Jail.

budget for wildfire prevention and mitigation. We must correspondingly ensure the state is prepared to direct future investments and is held accountable in protecting our communities,” said Laird. The bill also requires a task force, on or before Jan. 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, until Jan. 1, 2048, to submit a report containing specified information, including progress made in achieving the goals and key actions identified in the action plan, to the Legislature. Senate Bill 456 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022.

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NATIONAL — The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $470 million to build a national study population of diverse research volunteers and support large-scale studies on the long-term effects of COVID-19. The NIH Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER) Initiative made the parent award to New York University (NYU) Langone Health, New York City, which will make multiple sub-awards to more than 100 researchers at more than 30 institutions and serves as the RECOVER Clinical Science Core. This major new award to NYU Langone supports new studies of COVID-19 survivors and leverages existing long-running large cohort studies with an expansion of their research focus. This combined population of research participants from new and existing cohorts, called a meta-cohort, will comprise the RECOVER Cohort. This funding was supported by the American Rescue Plan. NIH launched the RECOVER Initiative to learn why some people have prolonged symptoms (referred to as long COVID) or develop new or returning symptoms after the acute phase of infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The most common symptoms include pain, headaches, fatigue, “brain fog,” shortness of breath, anxiety, depression, fever, chronic cough, and sleep problems. “We know some people have had their lives completely upended by the major long-term effects of COVID-19,” said NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. “These studies will aim to determine the cause and find muchneeded answers to prevent this often-debilitating condition and help those who suffer move toward recovery.” Data from the RECOVER Cohort will include clinical information, laboratory tests, and analyses of participants in various stages of recovery following SARS-CoV-2 infection. With immediate access to data from existing, diverse study populations, it is anticipated researchers will be able to accelerate the timeline for this important research. “This scientifically rigorous approach puts into place a collaborative and multidisciplinary research community inclusive of diverse research participants that are critical to informing the treatment and prevention of the long-term effects of COVID-19,” said Gary H. Gibbons, M.D., director of NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and one of the co-chairs of

the RECOVER Initiative. Researchers, people affected by long COVID, and representatives from advocacy organizations worked together to develop the RECOVER master protocols that use standardized trial designs and research methods to enable uniform evaluation of study populations across studies and the ability to quickly pivot the research focus depending on what findings show. This approach allows for data harmonization across research studies and study populations. Data harmonization allows data to be compared and analyzed, which will facilitate the research process and provide more robust findings. Studies will include adult, pregnant, and pediatric populations; enroll patients during the acute as well as post-acute phases of the SARS-CoV-2 infection; evaluate tissue pathology; analyze data from millions of electronic health records; and use mobile health technologies, such as smartphone apps and wearable devices, which will gather real-world data in real-time. Together, these studies are expected to provide insights over the coming months into many important questions, including the incidence and prevalence of long-term effects from SARS-CoV-2 infection, the range of symptoms, underlying causes, risk factors, outcomes, and potential strategies for treatment and prevention. “Given the range of symptoms that have been reported, intensive research using all available tools is necessary to understand what happens to stall recovery from this terrible virus. Importantly, the tissue pathology studies in RECOVER will enable in-depth studies of the virus’s effects on all body systems,” said Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., director of NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and one of the RECOVER co-chairs. Research opportunity announcements were issued in February 2021, and awards to launch the RECOVER Clinical Science Core and Data Resource Core were announced in June. An award in support of a RECOVER Biorepository Core has also been made to the Mayo Clinic for approximately $40 million to collect, curate, and distribute the comprehensive source of clinical samples for additional research studies. The Cores provide coordination and infrastructure for the RECOVER Initiative, including supporting the activities of the investigator consortium and ensuring that all data are harmonized and shared among researchers. In May and June, short-term awards were provided to more than 30 institutions to develop the master protocols. These awards pave the path to a greater understanding of the long-term effects and enabling researchers to identify potential interventions and preventive strategies.

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Andree Denied Home Detention After Further Review SLO County Sheriff’s Office takes crimes against children and sex crimes seriously STAFF REPORT

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Sheriff ’s Office has denied a convicted sex offender the ability to serve his sentence at home. In July, 25-year-old Tyler

Andree of San Luis Obispo pled no contest to felony charges of having sex with a minor. On Jul. 27, Andree applied for Home Detention but was denied. The Sheriff ’s Office has an appeal process in place so that potential candidates may have their application reviewed. Andree filed for an appeal and was approved based on a lack of previous crimes and a probation report; however, a further review was initiated based on it being

a sex crime. The subsequent review resulted in Andree’s Home Detention being denied. Andree will now serve his court sentence in County Jail. The Sheriff ’s Office takes crimes against children and sex crimes seriously; the decision to deny the appeal is in line with similar decisions in similar cases. TYLER ANDREE, 25 The Sheriff ’s Office evaluates all Home Detention cases on a crimes, or violent crimes do not case-by-case basis. Still, gener- qualify for Home Detention in ally, crimes against children, sex order to ensure public safety.

Board of Supervisors Moves Forward with Interviews for County Clerk-Recorder

Drought conditions worsen in the county By MELISSA GUERRA

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m. Due to some technical difficulties, Supervisor Peschong relocated from his remote teleconference location to the meeting room. The consent agenda was passed 5-0, followed by the proclamation declaring Oct. 3 to 9 as National 4-H Week in San Luis Obispo, Oct. 24-30 as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention, and the month of October as Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month. James ( Jim) Taylor was recognized upon his retirement from 35 years with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s office. In his comments about his time with the Sheriff ’s department, he mentioned the diversity among the employees in the Sheriff ’s department and that leaving it more racially and ethnically diverse than the county population. Public comment for items not on the agenda focused on the opening of the Kansas Ave safe parking location and the improvements still needed to be made there. Next, the Board heard a 60-day update on the drought conditions following the proclamation of a state of local emergency made in the Jul. 13 Board meeting. San Luis Obispo is still in a D3 drought with some areas of D4. The upcoming forecast is a “La Niña” year, meaning that the county will see minimal rain in conjunction with high temperatures, puts the county into a dire circumstance in regards to water. The immediate and long-term impacts of the drought pose a threat to the health and welfare of county residents and a negative impact on the economy of San Luis Obispo. Super visor Dawn Ortiz-Legg inquired about when the county turns the corner to look into new ideas for water conservation and production. Item 17 was eight proposals and resolutions to amend or establish agricultural preserves throughout the county. All eight items were approved individually by the Board. Item 19 was an added item from the last meeting of the Supervisors regarding the appointment of the County Clerk-Recorder. The direction from the

Board was for staff to return with seven applicants for the position, and since, as stated by law, the position does not require experience in the position that was not listed as a requirement. Staff returned three applicants for the position, and it was brought to the attention of Supervisors by members of the public. “In today’s divisive climate, it is more important than ever to work to restore citizen’s confidence in their government by showing that we do follow the process.” Stated Supervisor Debbie Arnold. In reading the minutes from the volunteer review board, there were only three names moved forward for in-person interviews, but there were four additional individuals listed as candidates but not moved forward for in-person interviews. Supervisor Arnold suggested adding those additional names which would achieve the seven candidates requested without taking more time from staff or volunteers. Public comment on the item came from both sides of the discussion. Half the comments urged the Board to continue with only the three names presented and stating that adjusting the results now would be bringing in less qualified candidates, overlooking the work that the review committee did. The other half of the comments expressed the desire for the full seven names to come forward, as directed to staff by the Board in the motion made, and that failure to do so instills doubt in the minds of citizens about processes being followed. Supervisor Peschong iterated the need to have the direction of the supervisors followed and that while he does not have doubts about the integrity of the elections within the County, the issue is simply that processes be followed as instructed. Chairperson Lynn Compton asked staff what the next steps would be if the Board interviewed the three candidates and could not come to a majority vote. Staff advised that the next steps would be up to the Board, and they could pull more candidates from the original group, interview the full 44 applicants, or go back and invite more applicants to submit their names. The motion was made by Supervisor Arnold to bring back all seven applicants that were suggested during the review committee, with a second by Supervisor Peschong. The motion failed 2-3. The meeting then went into closed session. The next meeting of the Supervisors will be held on Oct. 12 to conduct interviews with the three candidates presented by the review committee. The meeting links and agenda can be found on the District’s website when they become available slocounty.ca.gov/ Departments/Board-of-Supervisors/ Board-Meetings,-Agendas-and-Minutes.aspx

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

Sponsorships: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation invites you to participate as a sponsor. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Donn Clickard (805) 712-6356. Registration: To register your team contact Jeremy at Chalk Mountain Golf Course 805-466-8848

Friends of the Paso Robles Library UPCOMING EVENTS

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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.

SAN MIGUEL — Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Pleasant Valley School a $4,000 grant to support youth literacy initiatives. This local grant award is part of more than $3 million in grants awarded this fall to nearly 760 nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools across the 46 states that Dollar General serves.

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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“Roadrunners always win the RACE because they are responsible, academic, courteous, and enthusiastic.” This project will serve all students in first through sixth grades (approximately 60). Funds will be used to purchase sets of books for novel studies at individual reading levels. Students will be divided into small groups of 3-6 students at similar reading levels, with a teacher or paraeducator leading each group. Students will delve into a novel with great depth in an extended literacy lesson. The expectation is for all students to make progress in reading and find the love of reading due to this literacy adventure.

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Paso Robles Youth Arts Center We are looking for passion-driven individuals who enjoy working with youth in a fun and collaborative environment. We're looking to 3201 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA, 93446 fill instructor positions in Piano, Art, Guitar, Voice, and more! (805) 238-5825 If interested, please contact Operations & Programs Manager, Ryan Flores, at (805) 392-3712 or ryan.flores@pryoutharts.org. pryoutharts.org

“The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has been proud to invest in literacy and education programs in the communities we call home for nearly 30 years,” said Denine Torr, executive director of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and vice president of corporate social responsibility at Dollar General. “As the educational landscape continues to shift, our hope is that these funds will help increase access and resources for students, educators, and communities dedicated to reading and learning.”

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast UPCOMING EVENTS 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

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October 24, 2021 6th Annual Fryer’s Club Roast with Roastee: Amy Butler DONATION OPPORTUNITIES All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

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Pleasant Valley School, nestled in the beautiful vineyard-covered hills of San Miguel, has been creating successful learners and members of the community since 1884. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade attend this wonderful school, and despite its small size, the school still provides the equivalent 21st Century education that is available in the much larger districts.

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

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The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping more than 14 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English proficiency. Each year, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides financial support to schools, nonprofit organizations and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores and distribution centers. To learn more about the Dollar General Literacy Foundation or apply for a literacy grant, visit dgliteracy.org .

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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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Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News After a year living abroad, she moved to Berkeley, California, where she met and married her husband, Warren Conklin. They then moved to San Luis Obispo County, where Warren served as a judge and together raised their three kids. LORA JO KUETHER In 1983, after a long battle CONKLIN with alcohol, she radically 1939 - 2021 changed her life and began to faithfully live one day at a time. ora Jo Kuether Conk- She was a pillar of the recovery lin, known to all as community and used her longJoey, died of Progresterm sobriety to help others. sive Supranuclear Palsy on She was brilliant. When September 12, 2021. She was the child-raising season was 82. coming to an end, she went Joey was born in Chillicothe, back to school and received her Ohio, on September 1, 1939, Master’s Degree in English the third of four kids born to from California Polytechnic Frederick and Orithia Kuether. University. Her family then moved to After retiring, she traveled Pelham, New York, where she extensively with her husband, was raised. gardened prolifically (when She attended Wilson college. there wasn’t a draught), and

ARLENE SUZANNE IVIE 1944 - 2021

rlene Suzanne Ivie, the only child of John and Elizabeth Ottoson, was born on July 24, 1944, in Nevada City, California. She joined her Savior on September 23, 2021, in Atascadero, California, at the age of 77, after a four-year battle with

Alzheimer’s Disease. Arlene was educated in Nevada County and graduated in 1962 in the first class at a new high school on Ridge Road. She worked for Bank of America in Sacramento and Wells Fargo in Roseville until the birth of her three sons, Richard 1965, Craig 1968, Kevin 1971. When the boys were all in school, Arlene enriched the young lives of many children at Atascadero Unified School District as a beloved Kindergarten aide for 19 years. Arlene met her future husband, Richard Ivie, when she was in 7th grade. They were inseparable in 10th grade and for the next 60 years. Arlene and Rich were

HENRY M. DONATONI, JR 1933 - 2021

spent endless hours with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, the Honorable Judge Warren Conklin; son Glenn and his wife, Karen; daughter April and her husband Brent; daughter, Robin and her husband Carl; grandchildren Jaq Conklin, Jacob Lee, Reagan Lee, Ryan Lee, and Anle Botes; and great-grandchildren Molly, Riley, and Thatcher; her brother David Kuether and his wife Paige; and many nieces and nephews, friends, and sponsees. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 3 pm at Atascadero Bible Church, 6225 Atascadero Ave, with a reception following at Santa Maria Brewing Company, 7935 San Luis Ave, Atascadero. Everyone is welcome.

enry (Hank) Michael Donatoni, Jr died September 23, 2021. He was a career pilot and well-known California winemaker, the founder of the Donatoni Winery in Los Angeles and then Paso Robles. Hank’s roots trace to Italy and a family of gardeners. His parents married in Ossenigo, Italy, and came to America with the hopes and dreams of making a better life. They lived in Santa Monica, CA. His father, Henry Sr., was a gardener, as were his uncles, Louie and Bruno, and many other family members. Hank learned his love for the earth and growing plants and vegetables from these seasoned pros. Hank was born on June 4, 1933. As a boy, Hank would mow lawns for the neighbors to make some extra cash, and he was quite popular among the neighbors on the street. He already had his enigmatic smile and charming personality, even at ten years old! As time went on, he worked at a local nursery and was considering his options for the future. Did he dream that his future would include almost 40 years as a pilot followed by the creation of a first-class winery in Paso Robles? Hank often stated that his life changed over a cup of coffee with a Naval recruiter who convinced him that he should and would become a pilot. Hank joined the US Navy in 1955 and attained the rank of LTJG (Lieutenant Junior Grade). He was a great pilot and was discharged in 1959. He went on to become a commercial pilot for United Airlines, working 37 years as a Captain. Hank’s favorite airplane was the 747-400. His last years as a pilot were flying the route from LAX to Sydney and Melbourne in Australia. He was known as “Captain Hank the Yank.” His final flight garnered him the highest honor from the entire ground crew in Sydney: they lined up along the runway, and as he

married on January 12, 1963, in a quaint chapel in Rough and Ready, Ca. and were an excellent example of love for their children and grandchildren. Arlene loved everybody. Her joy and vibrant personality added beauty to every life she touched. She had a love for all creatures, especially her dog Layc and cat Lili. Arlene was generous with her smile, and her laugh was contagious. Arlene was a member of the Vineyard Church of Christ in Templeton for 20 years. She taught bible school for preschoolers and young people. She enjoyed tending to her garden; vegetables, flowers, plants, and

taxied out of the airport, he was saluted by everyone on the ground and inside the plane as well. A true tribute to an amazing man! Hank’s family life started in the late ’50s, and he had four children, Jimmy, Jeff, Gina, and Julie. He remarried in the late ’60s and had a daughter, Tina, in the early ‘70s. His later years have been full of adventures and family gatherings with Tina and her two boys, Michael and William. The family lived in Topanga Canyon, where he cultivated his passion for winemaking at his home that had a small vineyard and wine cellar – that’s where the magic started! With his love of gardening, a quick mind, a versatile skill set, and a keen palette, he won many medals at local county and state fairs. Hank has been a resident of Paso Robles for 21 years and a buyer of Paso grapes for 40 years. He created the Donatoni Winery, and his partner, Sandi, assisted him with the label-making and the management of the tasting room in Paso. They truly enjoyed their life and made strong friendships. If it was a day ending in a “y,” there was a party somewhere in Paso! Hank enjoyed his life in Paso to the fullest and brought joy to many people. It was always a fun time at their home as well. Hank had a respect for the earth and was a truly gifted gardener. He instilled in all his family the beauty and joy that growing vegetables and plants can bring. You could often find him in his garden watering, weeding, and harvesting his crop of various wonderful vegetables and flowers. Hank lived a very full 88 years. He will be missed by so many. Thank you for the joy that you gave to all of us, Hank! He is survived by his life partner, Sandra (Sandi) Baird; children, Tina Donatoni Frost, Gina Donatoni, Julie Donatoni, and Jeff Donatoni; niece and nephews, Michelle Broneau Prichard, Mark Broneau and Michael Broneau; grandchildren, Michael and William Frost, Marcella (Marci), Bob, Madison, and Taylor Donatoni; and great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ella, and Dashiel Donatoni. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry M. Donatoni, Sr. and Mary (Specchierla) Donatoni; sister Virginia (Ginger) (Donatoni) Broneau; and son James ( Jimmy) Donatoni. Fly high, Captain Hank, fly high!

DEATHS NORTHCOTE — Barney Roger Northcote, 79, of Arroyo Grande passed away on September 27, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

In Loving Memory of

SHARON LEE WINSLOW passed away on June 21, 2020 At that time, no memorial service was held.

WIDLE — Jacqueline Lorena Widle, 89, of Grover Beach passed away on September 28, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

A celebration of Sharon’s life will now be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. To be held at Atascadero United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA. Face masks are currently worn inside the sanctuary.

OSWALD — Richard Oswald, 84, of Atascadero passed away on September 28, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

A Live-Stream service can be seen at the same time on the Atascadero United Methodist Church YouTube channel.

even her cactus and rock garden flourished under her care. Arlene was dedicated to all her family’s activities and hobbies. She was an involved mother and community builder as a scout leader and PTA leader. For decades she supported a wide variety of sports her sons were involved in, from T-ball to college baseball and wrestling; she never missed an event (even though she did not particularly like sports!). Arlene’s favorite place was Glacier Bay, Alaska, watching the glaciers. In addition, she loved cruising to Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean, and cross-country road trips. Arlene is survived by her

PARKER — Laurie Irene Parker, 69, of Oceano passed away on October 3, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

devoted husband of 58 years, Rich. Sons Richard (Stacy), Craig (Noreen), Kevin ( Jenifier). Arlene had seven grandchildren; Grandson Richard Jay and Granddaughters Courtney (Mark), Amber, Katy (Eddie), Mary (Adam), Anna (Sean), Kassarah (Kyle), Kimberlyn. Arlene also had seven great-grandchildren: Kyrie, Anjee, Bellamy, Jayden, Logan, Adeline, and Rush. Sister-in-laws Maxine McLarty, Mary French, Kathy Scott, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on October 23, 2021, at 11 am, at Templeton Ladies Building, 601 S. Main St. Templeton, Ca.

WALKER — Robert Lee Walker, 48, of Arroyo Grande passed away on September 28, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. YOUNG — Joan Victoria Young, 90, of Grover Beach passed away on September 29, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach. ELLIOTT — Candace Michele Elliott, 51, of Grover Beach passed away on September 29, 2021. Arrangements are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

Margaret arranged to work as a nanny (or “slave,” as she put it) for a family in Southern California. Margaret eventually moved into her own place in the Van Nuys area and took a job in bookkeeping. Finally, meeting new friends, she also met her future husband, James ( Jim) Allen Porter. Margaret married Jim in January of 1965 in Edinburgh, MARGARET C PORTER Scotland, at St. John’s Church. In 1966 1939 - 2021 they welcomed their daughter Veronica and then a son, William (Bill), in 1969. argaret Mary CunningMargaret and Jim made a wonderham Porter, 82, passed away ful home and life for their children in on Friday, September 10th, Newbury Park, California. Margaret 2021, after a long battle with Demenand Jim later divorced in 1982, and Jim tia and complications from a stroke. She passed in 1992. Margaret did eventually passed away peacefully at home, with her become a US citizen; this was a happy family by her side. day for her! Margaret was born on June 29th, Margaret was always in her children’s 1939, in Edinburgh, Scotland, to classrooms and cheering on the sidelines William Cunningham and Elizabeth (or coaching) for every sport her chilConnelly. She was the firstborn, later dren participated in. After the divorce, becoming a big sister to brother Bill she raised her kids as a single parent and sister Veronica. Raised in a cathwhile working as a bartender at a local olic home, Margaret was a force to be restaurant in Thousand Oaks, Califorreckoned with, especially as a teenager, nia. Margaret met the second love of her all the while giving her parents a worrilife, Fred Wylie, during her bartending some time but with the utmost respect tenure. They left Newbury Park in 1989 intact. After graduation, she worked in and moved to which will be her final the office for her grandfather’s coal busi- resting spot, the small town of Templeness, “Cunningham Coal,” in Portobello, ton, California. Margaret and Fred spent Scotland. 30 years together until his passing in Margaret had big plans to come to 2010. America! Unfortunately, her parents Margaret’s son Bill had previously wouldn’t sign for her to go, so she had to passed unexpectedly in 2009. She lost wait until she was of legal age at 23. In the two most important men in her 1962 Margaret immigrated to America life in less than a year; this was quite a on a big jet plane all by herself, leaving devastating loss for Margaret. However, her family and Scotland behind. The first her grandson Austin (born in 1995) and stop was California, and the second stop daughter Veronica provided an outlet for was New York. She never made it to her the spark and passion she did have left. second stop. Margaret helped her daughter Veron-

ica raise Austin into a wonderful young man. Unfortunately, the final years of Margaret’s life were taken by Dementia. Margaret’s daughter Veronica became her caregiver and stood by her side until the end. Margaret had a love of gardening like no other. Out in the rose garden, she was her happiest. Margaret loved to read books (often finishing an entire novel in one day). She loved her Mexican food and never turned down a cold bowl of ice cream! Margaret is survived by her loving daughter, Veronica Porter (Templeton); her beloved grandson, Austin McIntyre (Paso Robles); her brother, William Cunningham (Scotland); her sister Veronica Stuart (New Zealand); her favorite nieces Jo Stuart (England), Elizabeth Stuart (New Zealand) and Paula Cunningham-Ford (Scotland); nephew Stephen Cunningham (Scotland) and her best friend of 60 years Mary Ann Tuck (Paso Robles). She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Connelly (1967); father William Cunningham (1984); and her beloved son William Allen Porter (2009). There will be a “Celebration of Life” on Sunday, October 24th at 11 am to be held at 15c in Templeton, California. This restaurant is located at 624 S. Main Street, Suite 101. Please contact her daughter Veronica for questions or concerns at 805-712-6295 (text/call) or email at nolimitexcursions@yahoo.com. Flowers can be sent to Margaret Porter c/o Veronica Porter, 15 River Run Road, Templeton, CA 93465. Final interment will be at Templeton Cemetery in Templeton, California, attended by family members only.

Greg. She worked at the Bank of America in Atascadero for about 40 years while also being a devoted wife and loving mother. She also helped to get Virgils Hamburger stand started. She continued to do all of this while raising her family. She loved to travel and traveled throughout the world with her husband, Donald. When the children were young, they would all enjoy sports together and go to the snow in wintertime and boating in the summertime. She lived a very full and happy life. She was known to be elegant, composed, and graceful. Together they built their dream house in Atascadero in 1969. She always kept an immaculate home and was an avid

gardener. Both the house and yard were always ready for guests and the next party. She could often be found tending to her many potted plants and flowers. She was always happy to see her family and loved to give many hugs and kisses. In addition, she never turned down an opportunity to babysit her seven grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Marie, her sons, Jeff, Donald jr, and Greg, and seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on October 23 at 11 am at the Templeton cemetery. A family reunion will follow at the home of Jeff and Connie Baxter, 8715 North River Rd, Paso Robles. It will be an outdoor event.

SALLY ANN BAXTER 1937 - 2021

ally Ann Baxter was born May 6, 1937, and was brought to California as a young child and attended Templeton schools. She married Don Baxter at an early age and had three sons, Jeff, Donald Jr, and

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ntil the campaigning got serious in the recall election that unsuccessfully targeted California Gov. Gavin Newsom, this state had not for years heard very many new and creative ideas for solving its many problems. But suddenly, during the recall, the air was full of them. Sure, the campaign season saw a lot of old ideas rehashed, but there were also new thoughts. On water shortages, the usual bromide solution has long been “build more and higher reservoirs

and dams to capture more rainwater and snowfall runoff.” That idea got plenty of airing during the campaign among the 46-person corps of wanna-be replacement governors. But there was a new idea, too, this one coming from YouTube financial advisor Kevin Paffrath of Ventura. Build a tunnel across most of America to bring Mississippi River water to parched California. That, he said, could relieve the Midwest’s frequent flooding while also slaking this state’s never-ending thirst. Never mind that the idea was quickly and legitimately laughed off because few of the many states en route would agree to hosting a massive new pipeline tunnel, while most states along the big river’s path would object to losing any of their water. Still, it was a new idea, the first fresh thought in California water circles since the late Los Ange-

les County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn campaigned in the 1970s for towing calved icebergs here from Antarctica and then draining their melt into the state’s water systems. For sure, both ideas are more inventive than merely enlarging reservoirs when there isn’t enough water available to fill them at their present capacity. Democrat Paffrath, who finished second among replacement candidates, showed more moxie than other hopefuls by crashing some of his rivals’ rallies. He also had other creative ideas. Example: make non-violent criminals do unpaid public service work right where they committed their crimes, like cleaning streets and painting over graffiti. He also advocated paying students over 18 to finish high school and attend college or trade school and proposed a two-week limit for granting new building permits to

developers willing to pay for an accelerated timetable. And he suggested tunneling under existing roads and freeways to create more capacity and ease traffic. These might not all be practical ideas, but they were refreshingly original. Most Republican replacement hopefuls were far less inventive but still expanded on older ideas, like former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer pushing to clear much more deadwood from forests to give wildfires less fuel. Never mind that this interferes with natural forest life cycles. Faulconer also wanted to let parents decide whether their children should repeat a school grade level because of learning lost in remote teaching during the pandemic shutdowns and he advocated holding utilities more responsible for damage from wildfires they cause. Celebrity candidate Caitlyn

Jenner advocated reviewing all state regulations and eliminating any that have outlived their usefulness. This sounds good, and ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tried it, but it did not fly, almost most regulations remaining in force. And Green Party candidate Dan Kapelovitz advocated rankedchoice voting, now used to avoid runoff elections in local elections in Oakland and San Francisco. This saves money and time but produces weak, unpopular mayors in both cities. He also advocated full personage status for animals, arguing that if court decisions like Citizens United can give corporations such standing, why not animals? Voters were left to wonder how animals might exercise their freedom of speech. Some Republicans like Board of Equalization member Ted Gaines wanted to overturn the 2014 Proposition 47, which lowered

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ast month I wrote about Biden’s legacy of shame, abandoning American citizens and allies in Afghanistan to a certain fate of torture and death if captured by the Taliban or al-Qaeda /ISIS terrorists. Hundreds have since been butchered as predicted; former American special forces soldiers allied with non-governmental organizations have set up overland escape routes, smuggling out small numbers of their Afghan compatriots fortunate enough to be able to re-connect along with their families. Thousands still remain

in hiding, moving from house to house, village to village, attempting to evade certain death. The incompetence of the execution of the non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) was compounded by the indifference to leaving sensitive equipment behind for enemy capture. Included were over 7,000 sets of ID kits that used biometrics for the ID of individuals. Each set contained a complete database containing personal information on every Afghan that worked for America during the war, from truck drivers and cooks to intelligence operatives. The Taliban has been using these sets to go doorto-door to locate, ID, and capture Afghans who worked with us. Most of whom that are captured by Taliban forces have heart-rendering stories, such as the former interpreter and his family, first tortured, then beheaded except for his 10-year old daughter who was sold off to an ISIS fighter as a child bride. Biden didn’t just abandon

Americans and Afghans; he also left our European allies in the lurch, hundreds of whose citizens remained scattered throughout the country and unable to penetrate Taliban roadblocks. Unlike American forces, British Special Air Service commandos made numerous forays into the countryside to recover British nationals. American troops wanted to leave the airport to rescue their fellow citizens and Afghans alike but were ordered by the President not to depart the confines of Kabul airport, ostensibly to prevent further American casualties. That order left many American troops demoralized as they were forced to watch as hundreds eligible for evacuation were left behind. A heartbreaking story with little coverage is how our retreating forces were ordered to abandon K-9’s (war dogs) that so faithfully accompanied American troops into combat, sniffing out improvised explosive devices and enemy ambushes, saving the lives

of untold numbers of U.S. troops. These dogs are faithful unto death to their masters and the military units to which they were assigned. In the past, a dog-handler was often able to adopt his dog for life after they left the service. The dogs in Afghanistan, at least 50 of them were abandoned to their fate and left behind, if not summarily shot. Someone decided arranging their transport home was too expensive, and troops were ordered to leave them behind in the chaos of the evacuation. This last week the story of the evacuation became even worse. In congressional hearings this week, we listened to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who is the senior military advisor to the President, along with the Commander of U.S. Central Command (with authority over the Middle East military operations) along with the Secretary of Defense all contradict President Biden’s comments to CNN reporter that nobody told him of

an imminent Afghanistan collapse or of a need to keep at least 2,500 American troops on the ground to support Afghan military forces. All three top military officials stated they had advised the President to keep a stabilization force on the ground and to continue logistical support to the Afghan forces. The Secretary of Defense confirmed that the advice of the top generals was included in the President’s briefings, but the President insisted on a complete withdrawal and to adhere to an August 31 date of final withdrawal. Worse still, the President’s civilian national security team didn’t think it necessary to ask for advice of senior military commanders until Kabul had already fallen and the ground situation was a fait accompli. We hadn’t experienced a single casualty for 18 months, and our maintenance support of Afghan aircraft and special operations advisors to monitor distribution of essential supplies was crucial to Afghan forces ability to stave off

Life Intelligence: How to be attractive

is not the same as cultivating qualities that keep them hooked. First impressions matter only until people get to know you. And they will, probably faster than you’d like them to. So, let’s start there. Making a good first impression requires skill. You could learn how. That’s where VALENTINA PETROVA body language comes in handy, smiling, smelling good, dressing for COMMENTARY the occasion, showing interest in the other person, exhibiting confidence but not arrogance, listening well, remembering people’s names, but most of all, appearing available - for a conversation, for a job, or a eople usually want to know relationship. If people perceive you how to attract attention, be as unavailable, unapproachable, noticed, and spark someunfriendly, you are out. No one one’s interest. So, naturally, advice likes you or wants you. on the subject abounds. A quick Rule #1 – Make yourself availGoogle search will deliver tips on able! body language, what to wear, how All that verbal and non-verto smell, what to say or not say, bal communication must portray even ice-breaker jokes. Except, you as available. You are present, learning a few tricks to capture willing to play, wanting to listen, someone’s attention for a moment interested in contributing, ready

8 rules to create and sustain attraction

to engage. Period! Next time you are on a date, at a party, or an interview, ask yourself what other people must see when they look at you. Are you coming across as available? Your significant other complains about you? Ask yourself if you’ve been available? Availability trumps openness. Openness runs on curiosity which may or may not go anywhere. Availability runs on readiness which always takes you somewhere. It could be the bedroom, or to a nice restaurant, or a promotion at work. Now that you know about portraying availability, remember to do it from the heart. It’s not something you can fake. At least not for long. If you fake availability when you don’t like someone or something, you could find yourself driving the runaway car in a murder case or tipping cows in Iowa at midnight. Be selective and deliberate with your availability. Know thyself. Know your values, needs, desires, goals, ideas, and

limitations. Know your deal-breakers. Know when to say “no.” Then work on your presentation. Even if you fumble the presentation part, people can sense if you are authentic and honest. Some will even find your awkwardness endearing, even sexy. Rule #2 – Make an emotional connection Emotions fuel existence. Without emotions, life flatlines. When you emotionally connect with something or someone, you willingly invest your time, energy, and resources in it. People who love their jobs stay there longer and work harder. When in love, we make time to be with each other. Passion pulls us. Excitement drives us. We want more of whatever we desire and gravitate away from people, places, and things that frustrate us, make us sad and uncomfortable, confuse us, and bore us. We create an emotional connection with someone when we give

them our undivided attention. We become the person they can talk to and feel heard. The stories we tell each other drive us closer because of the feeling we get from telling them and hearing them. They become a shared experience. Rule #3 – Share experiences and interests Psychology tells us that we gravitate towards what is familiar. This could be bad or good, depending on the context. But if you want to be and stay attractive to someone, you must find common ground, mutual similarity, and shared interests. You must share experiences. Planning and doing things together that you both enjoy will help you weave your story of togetherness and create the unique shape of your life or work together. I keep saying love, life, and work. That’s because these are universal principles you can apply to all your relationships. So, open up and share. Speak up about your interests, hobbies, dreams, and

many former felonies to misdemeanor status with little or no punishment. But like any voter initiative, that law can be overturned by another public vote if that’s what the voters want. Plenty of candidates advocated more affordable housing, but none even mentioned the obvious solution of converting the billions of square feet now idled in office buildings whose former workers now operate from home. It added up to one of the most free-thinking campaigns California has seen, with far more interesting ideas raised than in “normal” elections. Maybe some versions of these ideas would actually work. That possibility can be tested in the regular elections coming up next June and November. Thomas Elias is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at tdelias@aol.com.

the Taliban offensive, an offensive supported by over 15,000 al-Qaeda fighters and Pakistani intelligence operatives infiltrated from Pakistan. The Afghans lost over 66,000 troops in the 20-year fight against the Taliban, with an equal number of civilian casualties. Our presence and support was essential to keeping the Taliban terrorist army at bay. We could have defeated them, but American policymakers were determined to abandon the field to achieve a political “victory lap” by declaring the war over by the 20th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Unfortunately, nobody thought to tell the Taliban or other Islamic terrorist groups that the war was over: for them, it’s just a pause to regroup, rearm and plan the next attack. Where’s the outrage? Al Fonzi is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at atascaderocolumnist@gmail.com

curiosities. Share your ideas. Have brainstorming sessions together. Solve problems. Build things. Explore. You do not have to overlap completely, as differences create novelty, and we love novelty too. While finding common ground, notice the differences. Unless they are deal-breakers, lean into them. It will be your chance to be supportive, learn something new, and experience things you may not have considered but could very much enjoy. People open worlds for each other. Let them. Spice things up with new exciting adventures. This also builds trust and solidifies you as a valuable team member. For Rule 4 – 8, head over to my blog at vpetrova.com. Valentina Petrova has been helping people with life, health, relationships, financial, career, professional, and business goals and challenges since 2015. Email her at valentinapetrovaconsulting.com

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“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan A Note About Our

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false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DAVID B FERGUSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/16/1949 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 09/08/2026 PUB: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 662 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212175 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: POMAR INN, 3475 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIANNE K FRY, 3475 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CALIFORNIA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRIANNE K FRY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/01/2021 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. HELEN NOLAN, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/01/2026 PUB: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 663 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212243 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DIVERSIFIED LANDSCAPING, 7282 SANTA YSABEL AVE APT C, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LEOPOLDO LARA SALCEDO, 7282 SANTA YSABEL AVE APT C, 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/ LEOPOLDO LARA SALCEDO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/13/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/13/2021 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 09/13/2026 PUB: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212251 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLOCLEANSOLAR, 14680 OLD MORRO RD WEST, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KAREN A NEIL, 14680 OLD MORRO ROAD WEST, 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/ KAREN A NEIL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/14/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/14/2021 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 09/14/2026 PUB: 09/16, 09/23, 09/30, 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 665

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File No 20212238 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DIRTY DOXIE DOG GROOMING, 330 AMBUSH TRAIL, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ADRIANNE SERAE FOSTER, 529 FERRO LN, 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/ ADRIANNE SERAE FOSTER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/13/2021 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 09/13/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 667

File No 20212286 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PRIER MEDICAL CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, RICHARD PRIER, MD, DR. RICHARD PRIER, 262 POSADA LANE SUITE A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PRIER MEDICAL CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, 262 POSADA LANE SUITE A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ PRIER MEDICAL CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, RICHARD C PRIER, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/16/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE:04/02/1999 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 09/16/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 670

File No 20212209 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GOLDEN STATE GOLF COMPANY INC, CHALK MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE, MORRO BAY GOLF COURSE, 10000 EL BORDO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: GOLDEN STATE GOLF COMPANY INC, 10000 EL BORDO AVE, 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/ GOLDEN STATE GOLF COMPANY INC, JOEL CLAY, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/08/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2003 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 09/08/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 674

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File No 20212137 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SAN PASO TRUCK STOP, 81 WELLSONA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: THE WINE COUNTRY GATEWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, 81 WELLSONA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ THE WINE COUNTRY GATEWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK, ANY PHAM, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/27/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/27/2021 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 08/27/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 668

File No 20212265 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BLACK HORN BOUTIQUE, 6070 BURGANDY LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BAILEY JANE RYAN, 6070 BURGANDY 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/ BAILEY JANE RYAN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/14/2021 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 AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/14/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 671

File No 20212288 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BEHIND THE BARN CONSIGNMENT -TRACK & SUPPLY-, 4785 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JENNIFER L. FOSS, 3300 TRAFFIC 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/ JENNIFER L FOSS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/17/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/17/21 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 09/17/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 675

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File No 20212268 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KB ROADSIDE SERVICES, 8680 COROMAR AVE., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KURTIS ALAN BAKER, 8680 COROMAR AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KURTIS ALAN BAKER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/15/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/13/2021 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 MSTILLETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/15/2026

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File No 20212289 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BLUE SHELL’S SWEETS & TREATS, 903 EMBARCADERO, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: RACHELLE LYNN FLEISCHMANN, 3138 WEST DAKOTA SPC #99, FRESNO, CA 93722, NICHOLAS WILLIAM FLEISCHMANN III, 3138 WEST DAKOTA SPC #99, FRESNO, CA 93722 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/ RACHELLE LYNN FLEISCHMANN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/17/2021 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 09/17/2026

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File No 20212249 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FSA GROUP, 24001 CALLE MAGDALENA #3772, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92654, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHAEL JOSEPH HELMUTH, 26102 GLEN CANYON DRIVE, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 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/ MICHAEL JOSEPH HELMUTH, SOLE OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/14/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/14/2021 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 09/14/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 676 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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File No 20212293 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VINEYARD KENNELS, 330 AMBUSH TRAIL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: AMANDA DIANE ESTES, 228 SILVER OAK DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AMANDA D ESTES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2021 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 09/20/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 677 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212295 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DARK NECTAR, 5915 ENTRADA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TYLER P JONES, 2237 VINE ST, 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/ TYLER P JONES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/20/2021 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 09/20/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 678 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212292 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DOUGH TO GO, 515 CRESTON ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NATALIE A EVENSON, 12820 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ NATALIE A EVENSON, OWNER, BAKER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/20/2021 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 09/20/2026 PUB: 09/23, 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 680 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212298 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLEA HOMES, 1358 VINEYARD DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: EVAN ROBERT PETERSON, 1358 VINEYARD DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga-

nization 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/ EVAN ROBERT PETERSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/21/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/21/2021 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 09/21/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 681 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212296 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RIVER OAKS GOLF COURSE, 700 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: RIVER OAKS II, LLC, 700 CLUBHOUSE DR, 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/ RIVER OAKS II, LLC, RICHARD J WILLHOIT, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/20/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/20/2021 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 09/20/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 682 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NEW FILE NO. 20212280 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20181038 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: RED MOOSE COOKIE COMPANY, 2531 VILLAGE LANE SUITES C & D, CAMBRIA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 04/12/2018 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: ROGER MERRILL WALL, 2531 VILLAGE LANE SUITES C & D, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ROGER MERRILL WALL, OWNER THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 09/16/2021 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 NBALSEIRO, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 683 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212319 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PIONEER AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SERVICE, 1611 RIVERSIDE AVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIAN G JERDIN, 1611 RIVERSIDE AVE, 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/ BRIAN G JERDIN This statement was filed

with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/10/2011 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 09/23/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 685 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212313 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EZ RV LIFE, 5250 HILLCREST DR, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: HANI BOUTROS, 5250 HILLCREST DR, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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/ HANI BOUTROS, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2021 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 SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/23/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 686 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212315 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ESTRELLA EQUINE HOSPITAL, ESTRELLA EQUINE CLINIC, 8390 ESTRELLA ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: DAVID S. BOGENRIEF DVM INC, 8390 ESTRELLA ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, C 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/ DAVID S. BOGENRIEF DVM INC, DAVIS SCOTT BOGENRIEF, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/1981 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 09/23/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 687 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212329 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SISTER CLEANING, 739 VINE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOEL TRUJILLO-DAVILA, 739 VINE STREET, 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/ JOEL TRUJILLO-DAVILA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/16/2021 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

09/24/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 690 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212182 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WREN + ELLIE, 213 SILVER OAK DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: WREN AND ELLIE, LLC, 2108 N ST, STE N, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 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/ HANNAH CHANDLER, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/02/2021 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 RPARASHIS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/02/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 691 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212180 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CRESTON BOOK FUND, 7077 ODONOVAN ROAD, CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: NANCY ELIZABETH RYAN, 7077 ODONOVAN ROAD, CRESTON, CA 93432 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/ NANCY ELIZABETH RYAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/02/2021 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 09/02/2026 PUB: 09/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 692 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212345 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BIRCH & MAE, 688 HIGHLAND HILLS RD., NIPOMO, CA 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KIMBERLY ALYSE YOUNGBLOOD, 688 HIGHLAND HILLS RD, NIPOMO, CA 93444 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KIMBERLY ALYSE YOUNGBLOOD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/28/2021 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 09/28/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 693 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212358 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SPIRITUAL RESEARCH NETWORK, 816 MAIN ST STE

G #3, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: SPIRITUAL RESEARCH NETWORK, LLC, 816 MAIN ST STE G#3, CAMBRIA, CA 93428 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/ SPIRITUAL RESEARCH NETWORK, LLC, CHRISTOPHER LAWSON, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/29/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/29/2021 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 09/29/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 694 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212331 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LUCKY’S SERVICES, 1465 PLUM ORCHARD LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RISTON LUCKY CARLSON, 1465 PLUM ORCHARD LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RISTON L. CARLSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/24/2021 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 09/24/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212372 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FIRST STEP BALLROOM, 2103 WISTERIA LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SAUNDRA T WOODS, 700 RIVER RD #1, SAN MIGUEL, CALIFORNIA 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/ SAUNDRA T WOODS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/30/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/09/2008 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 09/30/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212322 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BOLT IT ON, 831 SAINT ANDREWS CIR. PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: SCOTT CORGIAT, 831 SAINT ANDREWS CIR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, CHRISTIE CORGIAT, 831 SAINT ANDREWS CIR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

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If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SCOTT CORGIAT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 9/5/2006 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 09/24/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 697 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212316 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 1) REVAMPED 2) REVAMPED - THE COLLECTION, 1320-B PINE ST., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: DEBRA E LINDBERG, 6550 ALMOND DR., TEMPLETON, CA 93465, APRIL O LINDBERG, 375 ARABIAN LN., 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/ DEBRA E. LINDBERG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/23/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/21/2016 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 09/23/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 698 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212387 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COAST TO COAST PRIVATE SECURITY, 525 BAKEMAN LN, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ERIC JOHN HONEGGER, 525 BAKEMAN LN, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ERIC JOHN HONEGGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2021 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/04/2021

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 10/04/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 699 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212392 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS:LA GRAND COTE, 1172 SAN MARCOS ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: RABBIT RIDGE WINE SALES, INC., 1172 SAN MARCOS ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RABBIT RIDGE WINE SALES, INC., STEVEN JONES, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2021 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/04/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 703 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20212393 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VINTAGE WINE & SPIRIT LOUNGE, 1244 PINE STREET, UNIT 101B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: RABBIT RIDGE WINE SALES, INC., 1172 SAN MARCOS 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/ RABBIT RIDGE WINE SALES, INC., STEVEN JONES, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2021 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/04/2026 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2021 LEGAL CM 704

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ELIZABETH A. VAN STEENWYK CASE NO. 21PR-0322 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIZABETH A. VAN STEENWYK. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEDRIN E. VAN STEENWYK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEDRIN E. VAN STEENWYK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/02/21 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 YOUR HEARING WILL BE BY VIDEO CONFERENCE. DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE FOR YOUR HEARING. MEETING ID: 161 241 5408, PASSWORD 79513. You may also access the Zoom information from the court website at https://www. slo.courts.ca.gov IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner NANCY B. REIMANN - SBN 109536, BRIAN C. EGAN SBN 301967, SHEPPARD MULLIN RICHTER & HAMPTON LLP 333 S HOPE ST, FLOOR 43 LOS ANGELES CA 900711422 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/21 CNS-3515061# PASO ROBLES PRESS LEGAL CM 689 NOTICE OF AUCTION SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mobilehome, registered to ELOUISE A. MOLINAR aka ELOUISE MOLINAR, HENRY J. MOLINAR, interested parties DANIEL VASQUEZ, Legal Owner, DENISE VASQUEZ described as a 1972 BALBOA mobilehome, Decal Number ABB6384, Serial Number S3821U/S3821X, Label/Insignia Number 259646/259647, and stored on property within Los Robles Mobilehome Park, at 3165 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446, County of San Luis Obispo (specifically the space designated as 79 Via Robles within the park) will be sold by auction at Los Robles Mobilehome Park, at 3165 Theatre Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446, County of San Luis Obispo (specifically the space designated as 79 Via Robles within the park), on October 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m., and such succeeding sales days as may be necessary, and the proceeds of the sales will be applied to the satisfaction of the lien, including the reasonable charges of notice, advertisement, and sale. This sale is conducted on a cash or certified fund basis only (cash, cashier’s check or traveler’s checks only). Personal checks and/or business checks are not acceptable. Payment is due and payable immediately following the sale. No exceptions. The mobilehome and/or contents are sold as is, where is, with no guarantees. This sale is under the authority of California Civil Code 798.56a and Commercial Code 7210. Unless a written waiver is received from park management, the mobilehome and contents must be removed from the park within 10 days. The buyer will have no right to the space after the home is removed. DATED: September 24, 2021 /S/ Joseph W. Carroll Carla H. Robertson Attorneys for Los Robles MHP 610 Fulton Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 443-9000 10/7, 10/14/21 CNS-3515558# PASO ROBLES PRESS LEGAL CM 688 PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION (REQUIRED BY 39 U.S.C.3685) P.S. FORM 3526 PUBLICATION TITLE: ATASCADERO NEWS PUBLICATION NUMBER:

353-660 FILING DATE: 08/26/2021 ISSUE FREQUENCY: WEEKLY NUMBER OF ISSUES PUBLISHED ANNUALLY: 52 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $49.95 COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION: P.O. BOX 6068 ATASCADERO, CA 93423 COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE OF PUBLISHED: P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 FULL NAMES AND COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR, AND MANAGING EDITOR: PUBLISHER: NICHOLAS AND HAYLEY MATTSON, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 EDITOR: HAYLEY MATTSON, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 MANAGING EDITOR: HAYLEY MATTSON, P.O BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 10. OWNER: FULL NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS: 13 STARS, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423, HAYLEY MATTSON, PRESIDENT, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423, NICHOLAS MATTSON, SECRETARY, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 11. KNOWN BONDHOLDERS, MORTGAGEES, AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDERS OWNING OR HOLDING 1 PERCENT OR MORE OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF BONDS, MORTGAGES, OR OTHER SECURITIES. NONE 12. TAX STATUS: HAS NOT CHANGED DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS 13. PUBLICATION TITLE: ATASCADERO NEWS 14. ISSUE DATE FOR CIRCULATION DATA BELOW: 08/26/2021 15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION: WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AVERAGE NO. COPIES EACH ISSUE DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS NO. COPIES OF SINGLE ISSUE PUBLISHED NEAREST TO FILING DATE TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES...1894...1902 PAID CIRCULATION (1) MAILED OUTSIDE-COUNTY PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS ...40...32 (2) MAILED IN-COUNTY PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS...1224...1205 (3) PAID DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE MAILS INCLUDING SALES THROUGH DEALERS AND CARRIERS, STREET VENDORS, COUNTER SALES, AND OTHER PAID DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE USPS...630...665 (4) PAID DISTRIBUTION BY OTHER CLASSES OF MAIL...0...0 TOTAL PAID DISTRIBUTION...1894...1902 FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION (BY MAIL AND OUTSIDE THE MAIL) (1) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE OUTSIDE-COUNTY COPIES...0...0 (2) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE IN-COUNTY COPIES...804...602 (3) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE COPIES MAILED AT OTHER CLASSES...0...0 (4) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE MAIL...12...0 TOTAL FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION...816...602 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION ...2710...2504 COPIES NOT DISTRIBUTED ...50...50

TOTAL...2760...2554 P E R C E N T PAID...69.89%...75.96% 16. ELECTRONIC COPIES CIRCULATION PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...1264...1356 TOTAL PAID PRINT COPIES + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...3158...3258 TOTAL PRINT DISTRIBUTION + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...3974...3860 PERCENT PAID (BOTH PRINT & ELECTRONIC COPIES)...79.46...84.40 I CERTIFY THAT 50% OF ALL MY DISTRIBUTED COPIES (ELECTRONIC AND PRINT) ARE PAID ABOVE A NOMINAL PRICE. 17. PUBLICATION OF STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP IF THE PUBLICATION IS A GENERAL PUBLICATION, PUBLICATION OF THE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED, WILL BE PRINTED IN THE 10/07/2020 ISSUE OF THIS PUBLICATION. I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE BY ME ABOVE ARE CORRECT AND COMPLETE. /S/ HAYLEY MATTSON DATE 10/05/2021 PUB: 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 700 PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND CIRCULATION (REQUIRED BY 39 U.S.C.3685) P.S. FORM 3526 PUBLICATION TITLE: PASO ROBLES PRESS PUBLICATION NUMBER: 565-660 FILING DATE: 08/26/2021 ISSUE FREQUENCY: WEEKLY NUMBER OF ISSUES PUBLISHED ANNUALLY: 52 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: $49.95 COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION: P.O. BOX 427, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE OF PUBLISHED: P.O. BOX 427, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 FULL NAMES AND COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR, AND MANAGING EDITOR: PUBLISHER: NICHOLAS AND HAYLEY MATTSON, P.O. BOX 427, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 EDITOR: HAYLEY MATTSON, P.O. BOX 427, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 MANAGING EDITOR: HAYLEY MATTSON: P.O BOX 427, PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 10. OWNER: FULL NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS: 13 STARS, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423, HAYLEY MATTSON, PRESIDENT, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423, NICHOLAS MATTSON, SECRETARY, P.O. BOX 6068, ATASCADERO, CA 93423 11. KNOWN BONDHOLDERS, MORTGAGEES, AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDERS OWNING OR HOLDING 1 PERCENT OR MORE OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF BONDS, MORTGAGES, OR OTHER SECURITIES. NONE 12. TAX STATUS: HAS NOT CHANGED DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS 13. PUBLICATION TITLE: PASO ROBLES PRESS 14. ISSUE DATE FOR CIRCULATION DATA BELOW: 08/26/2021 15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION: WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AVERAGE NO. COPIES EACH

ISSUE DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS NO. COPIES OF SINGLE ISSUE PUBLISHED NEAREST TO FILING DATE TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES...1909...1903 PAID CIRCULATION (1) MAILED OUTSIDE-COUNTY PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS ...50...38 (2) MAILED IN-COUNTY PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS...1233...1210 (3) PAID DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE MAILS INCLUDING SALES THROUGH DEALERS AND CARRIERS, STREET VENDORS, COUNTER SALES, AND OTHER PAID DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE USPS...626...655 (4) PAID DISTRIBUTION BY OTHER CLASSES OF MAIL...0...0 TOTAL PAID DISTRIBUTION...1909...1903 FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION (BY MAIL AND OUTSIDE THE MAIL) (1) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE OUTSIDE-COUNTY COPIES...0...0 (2) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE IN-COUNTY COPIES...869...900 (3) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE COPIES MAILED AT OTHER CLASSES...0...0 (4) FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE THE MAIL...12...0 TOTAL FREE OR NOMINAL RATE DISTRIBUTION...881...900 TOTAL DISTRIBUTION...2790...2803 COPIES NOT DISTRIBUTED...50...50 TOTAL...2840...2853 P E R C E N T PAID...68.42%...67.89% 16. ELECTRONIC COPIES CIRCULATION PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...909...1321 TOTAL PAID PRINT COPIES + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...2818...3224 TOTAL PRINT DISTRIBUTION + PAID ELECTRONIC COPIES...3699...4124 PERCENT PAID (BOTH PRINT & ELECTRONIC COPIES)...76.18...78.18 I CERTIFY THAT 50% OF ALL MY DISTRIBUTED COPIES (ELECTRONIC AND PRINT) ARE PAID ABOVE A NOMINAL PRICE. 17. PUBLICATION OF STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP IF THE PUBLICATION IS A GENERAL PUBLICATION, PUBLICATION OF THE STATEMENT IS REQUIRED, WILL BE PRINTED IN THE 10/07/2021 ISSUE OF THIS PUBLICATION. I CERTIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE BY ME ABOVE ARE CORRECT AND COMPLETE. /S/ HAYLEY MATTSON DATE 10/05/2021 PUB: 10/07/2021 LEGAL CM 701 CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT

At the time of this publishing, it is expected that this meeting will be held virtually. Should circumstances change, which would allow for the meeting to be physically open to the public, the change will be noted on the City’s website with the posting of the agenda and agenda packet. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Atascadero will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 at 10:00 a.m.

to consider the following project: Administrative Use Permit to allow for an oversize accessory structure at 2300 Ferrocarril Road (USE21-0081). Staff recommendation is to approve the proposed structure with conditions. Interested individuals will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-proposed project and are invited to call 669-900-6833 to listen and submit written public comments to aup-comments@ atascadero.org by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting. Email comments must identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of the email. The comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Zoning Administrator’s discretion. All comments should be a maximum of 500 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting but will not be read into the record. Information regarding the hearing is filed in the Community Development Department. If a challenge to the above application/s is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Hearing Officer. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services at 805-470-3402 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the public hearing at http://www. atascadero.org. BY ORDER OF THE HEARING OFFICER DATED: 10/5/2021 S/P Dunsmore, Community Development Director PUBLISH: 10/7/2021 LEGAL CM 702 LIEN SALE AUCTION

Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to close at 2pm On October 21, 2021 at www.selfstorageauction. com. The property is stored at: El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446 NAME OF TENANT: Ricardo M Castorena Seth Torrey PUB: 10/07, 10/14/2021 LEGAL CM 705 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WENDY LYNN SODERBLOM Case No. 21PR-0329 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may

otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WENDY LYNN SODERBLOM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Laura E. Blakeman in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Laura E. Blakeman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DARIN W BARBER ESQ SBN 189008 LAW OFFICE OF DARIN W BARBER 16163 WHITTIER BLVD WHITTIER CA 90603 CN981251 SODERBLOM Oct 7,14,21, 2021 PUB: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/2021 LEGAL CM 707

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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 Sun. 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way awakeningways.org or call 805 460-0762 GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading 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 Rd., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting. HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 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 Rd., 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; Has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nurs-ery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; (805) 466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org. ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office (805) 466-0379, fax (805) 466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org.

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onsidering all of the setbacks due to COVID in 2020, our Colony Days celebration was a great success. We missed “Tent City,” but I think people were just happy to be out to “Celebrate Community,” the Colony Days theme this year. Carol Porter and I announced the parade in front of the Kochi Restaurant, and thanks to Jerry Tanimoto and Smart and Final in Atascadero, we had a safe ladder to climb up on the back of the truck (our announcing stand), loaned by El Camino Building Supply. Thank you for the support. Thanks to all of you who participated in the parade this year. It was nice to see so many groups of children, from dance schools to the San Benito Elementary School Bengals and the

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves • 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce such as Tabasco Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a large baking sheet. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and water. Heat until butter melts and water boils, about 3 minutes. Add flour and salt and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture leaves sides of pan and forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or handheld electric mixer on medium speed, beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Batter should have a dull sheen. Stir in cheese, thyme, rosemary, and hot-pepper sauce until well mixed. Drop batter Gruyére Herb Puffs by rounded tablespoonfuls Ingredients: onto prepared baking sheet, • ¼ cup unsalted butter allowing about 2 inches • ½ cup water between mounds—Bake for • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 15 minutes. Reduce oven • ½ teaspoon salt temperature to 350 degrees • 3 eggs, at room temperature and continue to bake until • 1 cup shredded Gruyére puffed and golden, about 15 cheese minutes longer. Remove from

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love the night. The darker, the better. I would have made a great night watchman or werewolf. A lot of people fear the night and are called noctiphobiacs. Thomas Edison was the most famous one, and maybe that was his motivation to invent the light bulb. It’s said he failed over 1,000 times before he finally got the light right. He must have really needed a nightlight. Unlike Indians who were said never to travel at night, it’s always been my favorite time to travel. For 40 years, I drove a minimum of 50,000 miles a year going to cattle auctions, and I’ve driven to 48 states and would have made 49 had there been a decent bridge to Hawaii. I wore out a car every three years and drove six straight Oldsmobile Cutlasses into the ground to the point they were burning more oil than gasoline. I also liked

Lincoln Town Cars, but they were tanks and had the turning radius of an ocean liner. Plus, I believe you should never buy a car you can’t push to the gas station. I’ve owned only one vehicle that wasn’t American-made, and I was embarrassed about it, so I wasn’t that sad when I went out to the garage one day, and it wasn’t there. I called the finance company to report it missing, but it turned out they were the ones who took it. I come by my love of the night, honestly. My father was a long-haul “semi” driver, which makes it sound like he was only part truck driver. I spent many a night in my father’s KW or Kenworth for you laymen. Unlike my old man, I never had to rely on those little white pills or strong coffee to stay awake. One 32 ounce glass of fast-food iced tea and I was good for 500 miles, and it’s quite possible it was my bladder that kept me awake. One reason I drove so much at night was I hated staying at motels, and I’d drive all night to get home rather than stay in one. After my stroke five years ago, I had to quit driving, and I

haven’t stayed in a motel since then. Had I known the joy of staying at home, I might have stroked out earlier. I even slept in my car during the gas “crises” rather than sleep under another man’s covers. Yes, youngsters, there was a time in this country when we couldn’t get fossil fuel, and anyone who lived through it will tell you it was an awful time in this country and the long lines to get gas wrapped around several blocks—so good luck with the Green New Deal and getting rid of all fossil fuel. I hope you have a reliable heater in your hybrid because it can get mighty cold at four in the morning sleeping in your car. I liked the lack of motor homes and cops on the road at night. I collected tickets in practically every western state because I was too cheap to buy a “fuzz buster.” My most memorable ticket occurred in Buena Vista, Colorado, at three in the morning when I blew through the sleepy town going 20 miles faster than the speed limit. The cop was shaking like a belly dancer’s castanets because it was the first ticket

oven and let cool on baking sheet set on a rack. Arrange puffs in a basket or on a tray. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: After puffs have cooled completely, freeze in a single layer. Transfer to a locktop bag and freeze for up to 4 weeks. Thaw at room temperature for about 1 hour, then place on a baking sheet in a 350-degree oven to crisp for 10 minutes. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.

he’d ever given, and I practically had to write it for him. I also liked the camaraderie I felt with the truckers at night, and I loved stopping at truck stops, checking out all the neat stuff in their stores, and gassing up on chili beans at the counter with my fellow road agents. I never had a CB radio but instead listened to trucker radio which consisted mostly of UFO sightings, conspiracy theories, and questionable financial advice. I like to think that driving at night was kinda like the old days when cowboys would take turns riding around the bedded bovines, singing bawdy songs to them to keep them from stampeding. I was a traveling man, a “cowboy of the road,” and I liked the thought that I was still working when most people were still asleep. I miss midnight, and every once in a while, I’ll get up just to howl with the coyotes to remind myself that the best time of day is night. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.

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great marching bands of Atascadero High School and Paso Robles High School. There were several beautiful vintage car entries which added to the enjoyment of all. And of course, our “Royalty,” Queen Charlotte and King Mike Byrne and Grand Marshal of the Parade, Joan Rexroth, were driven by Kent Kenney in his 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible. Don’t forget the Pioneer Days Parade this Saturday, October 9, starting at 10 a.m. at 16th and Spring. For more information about that event and other activities, visit pasoroblespioneerday.org. This week’s recipe will help you during the coming holidays. The puffs can be frozen and are nice to serve at your own “wine tasting” or along with a hot cup of tomato/basil soup.

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n my last meditation, I discussed the great biblical doctrine of God’s providence. God has made a divine decree that He carries out in order to control everything that occurs in this world. This truth is why I personally believe that the events of a believer’s life never happen by ACCIDENT. The beginning and rising up of Moses was all providentially planned by God. After a period of three months following the birth of a Hebrew boy to a woman who was a slave, Jochebed could no longer hide her son. She prevented his death by putting him in an ark made

of bulrushes and then putting him on the Nile River. God’s providence caused this little baby boy to be found by a daughter of Pharaoh, and in compassion, she adopted him as her son. She knew he was a Hebrew boy but decided to raise him as an Egyptian prince (Exodus 2:1-10). The baby boy was named by Pharaoh’s daughter. She called him “Moses,” which means “to draw or pull out of water.” Moses was not found and adopted to become a prince by accident. God controlled the precise timing and way that Moses was discovered. God would prepare Moses to become the future deliverer by having him raised as an Egyptian. Moses would always be recognized as a prince who would be educated to know everything about Egyptian culture and life. Moses’ mother, Jochebed, was honored by God because, by FAITH, she trusted in the prepa-

ration of her son by God’s providential power (Hebrews 11:23). She wasn’t afraid of disobeying Pharaoh’s command to kill her son. God honored her faith by promoting her son to become a prince instead of a slave. The biblical record doesn’t even suggest that Jochebed understood that her son would become the deliverer of Israel as a nation from slavery when he was eighty years old. However, all that Moses became was a fulfillment of God’s divine plan for his life. God needed to preserve and prepare Moses to become Israel’s deliverer, and all of this was accomplished by one divinely controlled event at a time. Humanly speaking, we do not know the future events that will occur in our lives as believers BUT GOD DOES (Isaiah 46:9-10). God will control ALL the events of a believer’s life so that

God’s perfect will is fulfilled as divinely planned. Lessons to be Learned. By faith, a believer is led by God to do His will one event at a time. God will control ALL the evens of a believer’s life so that God’s perfect will is fulfilled as divinely planned. The sole purpose of a believer is to both know and do God’s will for his life: John 4:34, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:17, James 4:13-17. From a biblical perspective, a WASTED LIFE is a life lived NOT DOING GOD’S WILL: Matthew 7:24-27: Jesus contrasts the lives of a wise and foolish man. Dr. Gary Barker is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pastor@gracebaptistpaso.org.

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here are many myths and misconceptions about human trafficking that can be distracting. Frankly, the perpetuation of falsehoods and supposition related to human trafficking is detrimental to the efforts aimed at educating the public and disseminating information that can help detect, disrupt, and dismantle human trafficking networks. Being equipped with the truth helps us to stay focused on what the true nature of human trafficking is and helps steer us towards how we can best attack it as a community. If we, as practitioners in the fight against human trafficking, do not work to dispel the rumors, myths, and falsehoods that are so prevalent, the fight against human trafficking will be infinitely more difficult. Falsehoods that are so easily perpetuated by simply hitting the “share” button are damaging to the cause, and it is all our jobs to educate ourselves and those around us as to what is and what is not human trafficking. While this list is not exhaustive in listing all the myths surrounding human trafficking, it is a good starting point.

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MYTH: Human trafficking victims are trafficked by strangers or people they do not know. This myth goes back to the notion that human trafficking victims are likely to be kidnapped off our local streets and forced into a situation of sexual servitude, much like what is depicted in the movie “Taken.” On the contrary, in most human trafficking cases, there

is some level of a pre-existing relationship between the trafficker and the victim. In most cases, they have known each other to some extent, although that relationship can be long-standing or relatively new. The trafficker and victim may have met in person or in one of many online forums. The harsh reality is that our children and loved ones are more likely to be

contacted by a trafficker on one of the multiple social media platforms we use rather than in a shopping mall or on the street corner. Stranger abductions for the purpose of human trafficking are rare compared to the online pandering and coercion that takes place non-stop in social media platforms, in direct messaging, on video game platforms, and in chat rooms.

MYTH: Human trafficking victims are primarily foreign-born. The notion that human trafficking victims are primarily foreign-born is simply false. While there are far too many occasions where foreign nationals are brought to the United States for the purpose of some sort of servitude and victimization, whether it

be sexual in nature or labor trafficking, the reality is most human trafficking in the United States involves American citizens. The equally harsh reality is that these American citizens that are forced into a life of servitude are victimized by their fellow Americans. This is demonstrated primarily in the realm of sex trafficking. It is important to note that human traf-

ficking, whether it is related to the illicit sex trade or labor trafficking, knows no financial or socioeconomic bounds. Human trafficking can and does affect and involve people from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all socioeconomic classes.

MYTH: All human trafficking victims are women and children. While the majority of what we see in the media, on the news, and in educational materials points to the fact that all human trafficking victims are females or children, males and adults are just as likely to be a victim of human trafficking. While males being

victims of sex trafficking is less well known and arguably less common, it is still a very real issue and needs to be acknowledged. Men are just as likely as women or children to fall victim to some sort of labor trafficking scheme as well, and it is important to realize that traffickers will not and do not discriminate on who they can victimize based solely on gender or sexual

preference. Traffickers’ only concern is turning a dollar, and they will employ any means necessary to make money. Keeping this in mind helps us to remember that our boys, young men, and male adults are just as vulnerable as any other population to fall victim to a trafficker’s schemes and their sole desire of making money off the back of another person.

MYTH: All human trafficking is sex trafficking. When we think of human trafficking, we lean towards sex trafficking and tend to forget the scourge of labor trafficking. While sex trafficking grabs headlines, labor trafficking is just as vile, yet in many respects is forgotten about and seems to fly under the radar. Labor trafficking is hard to detect in most cases and can be extremely difficult to investigate. Labor trafficking

often takes place behind closed doors and is hidden from public view but is arguably more prevalent than sex trafficking due to the businesses that exist and thrive on labor trafficking victims’ efforts. As has been mentioned in prior columns, it is incumbent upon us to not perpetuate the false narrative that human trafficking is a car being marked with some sort of cryptic message in a store parking lot and women

being kidnapped in plain sight—we need to be aware that human trafficking can and does take place in massage parlors, salons, restaurants, and what at face value appears to be legitimate business enterprises. This is not to say all these establishments are engaged in human trafficking. Still, it is important to know signs of potential trafficking situations and recognize it for what it is and report it as appropriate.

MYTH: Human trafficking is the same as human smuggling. To be clear, human trafficking is not the same as human smuggling. They are two completely different acts and crimes, and there is often confusion in recognizing the differences between them. Simply put, human trafficking is a crime against a person, while human smuggling is a crime against a nation

or a border. In the crime of human trafficking, the victims are working or engaged in activity against their will, whether it be forced labor or sexual exploitation. In the case of human smuggling, the people being smuggled are participating in the activity on their own accord, often looking for a better situation than what they are presently living in. Human smuggling involves a person or persons looking to gain illegal

entry into a foreign country. It is important to realize that it is possible for the two crimes to be linked, as smuggling can turn into a situation where trafficking takes place. However, the two crimes are separate and significantly different, and it is important for us to realize and understand the differences.

As mentioned, this is not an exhaustive list but rather a good starting point. It is incumbent upon all of us to differentiate between fact and fiction and be sure that we do not spread the fiction and false narratives. Being educated on this topic and only passing on vetted, accurate information is one of the best ways we as a community can band together and fight human trafficking. To do otherwise is a distraction, and really, a disservice.

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was born. Volunteers made enough beef stew to feed an army. Bob Tullock, a previous Grand Marshal in the Pioneer Day Parade, “I forget who donated the beef for it, but the story at that time was one of the ranchers in the area donated the beef and said ‘well if this goes on three or four years I’ll probably donate some of my beef instead of going over and russlin’ someone else.’” Well, this unknown rancher was in luck because after two years, the Pioneer Day committee started serving King City Pink Beans. And to this day, they still do. The preparation for the bean feed begins in August. All 13 large cooking pots are pulled out and inspected for damage. Then the beans are ordered from King City, triple cleaned. Have you ever cleaned hundreds of pounds of beans for dirt and rocks? As someone with a lot of experience with dry beans, I can tell you, having them come to you triple cleaned is a godsend. On the Thursday leading up to the big feed, the city’s water crew steam cleans all of the cooking pots. The beans used to be cooked over a wood fire until the 1970s. The sand was laid down, and cook-

ing pots were sat on a rack so the fires could be stoked continuously. Then the bean crew switched to using propane burners. Propane is then donated by PROPANE CO. Rather than soaking and then cooking, the dry beans don’t hit the water until the morning of Pioneer Day. The beans are put into the pots, covered with water, and start cooking by 6 a.m. and are done by 10:30 a.m. Because the beans are purchased fresh from the latest harvest and are a smaller variety, they cook in just a few hours. A crew of about 15 people volunteer to cook and serve the beans on Pioneer Day. Volunteers come from the Lions Club, Boy Scout Troop 60, firefighters, and anyone else who wants to pitch in. David was drafted four years ago as head of the beans. He got his bean experience from helping Boy Scout Troop 60 with their Mother’s Day Meal in a Box, which served 300 pounds of beans a year. “It’s a whole of us that makes it happen—it’s been fun,” says David. His bean predecessor Larry Eastwood, former longtime owner of Vic’s Cafe, was in charge of beans for over 40 years. Larry, a lifetime member of the Lions Club, was given the recipe and told to take over. Larry enjoyed the camaraderie

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calls for service, 408 of which occurred in Templeton, compared to 1910 from the same time last year. While there was a decrease in calls for service compared to last year, there was actually an increase in reports. Next was the pinning ceremony for the new Fire Captain, Andrew Klein. Klein was raised on the Central Coast and

of the day. Paso was a small-town community where everyone knew each other. Families set up picnics in the park, brought fried chicken and all the fixings. Everyone came up with their little pot to get beans back to the picnic blanket. The man in charge of beans before Larry was none other than Camp Robert’s Staff Sergeant Victor B. Buckley. Victor, or Vic, opened Vic’s Cafe in 1942 with his wife, Lorna. And at some point, he became Staff Sergeant of the Bean Feed. The bean recipe has been passed down and tweaked here and there throughout the years. There’s no special ingredient, no fancy tricks: just beans, seasoning, and some good company. Many memories have been made with these little beans being an underestimated side dish. Frank Mecham, former and first elected mayor of Paso Robles, remembers, “When I was a kid, I lived down on Pine Street, 15th and Pine, and our job was to always go up to the park and take a pot and get some beans, come home and have a bbq.” Beans are served by the clock tower on 12th Street. All you need is a bowl! Beans start cooking at 7:00 a.m. and are ready by 12:00 p.m. For more information on Paso Robles Pioneer Day visit: pasoroblespioneerday.org

rounded out his career in Santa Monica before deciding to return to the Central Coast with his wife and three daughters, and their son on the way. General Manager Jeff Briltz was presented with a special plaque of the Special District Leadership Foundation Certified Special District Manager. In California, there are 3,300 special districts, of which 55 were awarded the certificate. Public comment opened with an inquiry about the flags on the overpass and if there

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the redistricting process is approximately $30,000 and is included in the baseline budget for the fiscal the people who are hospitalized year 2021-22. with COVID are unvaccinated.” There was no public comment The caller noted that the data for this item. he has been following for months Item 24. Planned Development states otherwise but did not list 20-17 and Conditional Use his source. Permit 21-21 (P20-00085) ABI Stornetta let the public know Construction Nutwood Circle / his data source came from the APN: 009-851-016 / Lot 2 of Tract San Luis Obispo County Health 1699 Applicant/Owner – Andy Department. Brown After approving 18 consent Council approved a developagenda items, two public hear- mental and conditional use permit ings were held. for ABI Construction, with a 5-0 Item 23. Public Hearing to Receive vote. Community Input Regarding the The project site is located on Redrawing of Election District a two-acre parcel located on the Boundaries north side of Nutwood Circle, Staff received a report from west of Theatre Drive, at 70 staff on the redistricting process Nutwood Circle. and criteria considered to redraw On behalf of ABI Construcdistrict boundaries. This is the tion, JB Drafting has submitted a second public hearing for redis- development application for PD tricting. 20-17 and Conditional Use Permit The City adopted current (CUP) 21-21, requesting to district boundaries based on develop the site with a new 6,200 2010 census data as required by square foot industrial building law. Every ten years, cities with for ABI Construction that would by-district election systems must include a maintenance shop and use new census data to review and, office. Accessory to the ABI buildif needed, redraw district lines to ing would be an outdoor area for reflect local populations changes. parking construction equipment The redistricting process for and materials. the City of Paso Robles must be There was no public comment completed by Apr. 17, 2022. for this item. The third and fourth public Item 25. Participation in the San hearings are scheduled for Mar. Luis Obispo County Integrated 1, 2022, and Apr. 5, 2022, but are Waste Management Authority, subject to change. Resolution with Conditions to The total cost for completing Remain a Member CONTINUED FROM A1

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rience plus a beautiful home. In 1979, Tom and Sharon went to their first Pioneer Day, and they were hooked. After that, the couple got involved with Pioneer Day, Lions Club, and then Main Street. Some of their favorite memories were Main Street Bbq at Farmers Market on Friday nights, Crazy Days, and Lions Club Chicken Bbq in the park. In all, Tom’s favorite of the Pioneer Day festivities is getting to know another side of people. He says, “Getting to know people outside of their real-world [is my favorite part]. People are a lot different when they’re not in the work mode--it’s pretty interesting to catch them off guard.” Tom Jr. and his wife Rosie have three daughters, Jenny (deceased), Marie, and Eryn. They have three grandchildren. Marty and his wife Teri have two daughters Angee and Nikkie. Thus, they are blessed with four grandchildren, and Tom Sr. and Sharon have seven great-grandchildren to love and spoil.

was any follow-up from the prior meeting when it was discussed. Director Logan said that she had followed up with Commander Stewart after she saw flags that were zip-tied and not being held by anyone. The concern is that they could come loose and cause issues; additionally, that those who are standing there are standing in the bike lane, and cyclists can not pass. At this time, the CHP has been made aware and will go through on the days when the protestors are there.

According to the items report: “The Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) is a Joint Powers Authority ( JPA) comprised of the County of San Luis Obispo (County), seven cities (Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo) and Community Services Districts. The IWMA assists member agencies with managing hazardous waste, solid waste, universal waste (e.g., batteries), recycling, and food/green waste. The IWMA is a way for the JPA members to pool resources and cost-effectively comply with various solid waste regulations, including the recently enacted Short Lived Climate Pollutants regulations – commonly referred to as Senate Bill (SB) 1383. The IWMA staff administer over 40 different solid waste programs, including monitoring and reporting to the State, household hazardous waste collection, electronics waste collection, sharps disposal, and public education and outreach. The City supports the IWMA through payment of solid waste management fees imposed on all solid waste ratepayers and payment of landfill tipping fee surcharges.” On Aug. 10, the County Board of Supervisors held a hearing to decide whether to withdraw from the IWMA. Despite projected increased costs to the County

Collectively, the Flynn Family has chipped in to help make Paso Robles the unique and growing place that it is. Now, they manage the cemetery under contract with the Paso Robles District Cemetery Board. While he is excited to be named Marshall, Tom humbly says, “I like to stay in the background and just be the worker bee.” Queen Irene Elizabeth Smith Marquart Paso’s 2021 Queen, Irene Elizabeth Smith Marquart, was born November 24, 1921, in Fulton County, Arkansas. Like many at the time, Irene’s father went ahead of the family to California to look for work. In 1929, Irene’s mother sold all their belongings to buy a flatbed pickup truck, and seven siblings moved to the Creston area. One of Irene’s favorite memories growing up was listening to her mother play hymns on her organ. The very same organ is now on display in the Paso Robles Pioneer Museum. Later at one Saturday night dance at the Templeton Legion Hall, Irene met the handsome and lovable Nick Marquart. The two

were married in 1930 on Nick’s family ranch, which he was managing. In the 1870s, Nick’s grandfather, Nicholas A. Marquart, homesteaded the ranch. Fifth-generation Maquarts now run the ranch, and Irene still calls it home. Nick and Irene were always very active in community affairs. They have been Farm Bureau members since 1939 and have held various leadership roles over the years. They were community leaders for Templeton 4-H Club, Happy Trails RV Club members, and charter members of the Do Paso Square Dance Club. In addition, Irene was active in the Paso Robles Women’s Club, Paso Robles Republican Women, a docent at the Templeton Historical Museum, and a Central Coast Woodcarver Association member. The Paso Robles Pioneer Day has been a family tradition for the Marquart’s. In 2000, Nick was the Pioneer Day Marshall. For years, Irene danced on one of the square dancing floats. Now, it is Irene’s turn to wear the crown. “She’s been

The consent agenda was approved with a 5-0 vote, except for item A, which was the adoption of the meeting minutes, which Director Jardini abstained from as she was not present for that meeting, and passed 4-0. The General Manager’s report began with the addressing of transient visitors in Evers Park. At this time, it has not created a problem but is simply a note about awareness. Saturday morning is the fire station open house on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon.

and stated opposition from City of Paso Robles, the County Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw from the IWMA and implement an independent county solid waste compliance program. On Sept 14, 2021, the County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution to formally notify the IWMA of its intent to withdraw on Nov. 15, 2021.

really excited about it. And very honored and thankful. She is feeling very blessed,” says Lucille. Sadly, Nick passed away in 2006 at the ripe age of 90 years. The two had three children together, Nancy Otto, Lucille Milani, and Nick Jr. Today Irene has six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and recently welcomed her first great-great-grandchild. In November, Irene will be turning 100 years young. At the age of 99, Irene says, “My life has been a long, happy one for which I am very thankful!”

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2020 Belle / Attendant Jenna Smith Ardis Warner 2021 Belle / Attendants Isabelle Stemper Avery Hambly Megan Hewston Hailey Hodel Vanessa Mowreader Mia Lojacono-Smith The Pioneer Day Parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown Paso Robles. The parade route begins at 16th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park.

Templeton was able to apply for some direct expense reimbursement through the COVID relief fund in the amount of $30,000. The request has been filed, but until California reviews all special districts, Templeton will not know the amount they will receive. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. and all links to the meeting, the agenda for discussion topics, etc. can be found on the District’s website: templetoncsd.org/

This decision also followed allegations made against IWMA by a private investigator. In addition, the County’s District Attorney filed a felony criminal complaint against the IWMA’s former secretary for embezzlement and destruction of public records. With a 4-1 vote, Council approved staff ’s recommendation: “City of Paso Robles to

remain a member agency of the San Luis Obispo County IWMA provided the conditions are satisfied.” Councilman John Hamon voted no, saying, “I can’t vote in favor of this until the JPA is completely rewritten in our favor.” The next City Council Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

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