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VOL. CIII, NO. XLVIII
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019
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Donn Clickard Named First-Ever Member of CSBA Hall of Fame
LIGHTING UP THE DOWNTOWN
By NICHOLAS MATTSON nic@atascaderonews.com
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Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno, City Council members Charles Bourbeau, Susan Funk, Roberta Fonzi and Heather Newsom, along with children from the community, gather on the steps of City Hall Friday evening to count down to the lighting of the city’s downtown holiday decorations. See page B1 for more photos. Photo by Luke Phillips.
Prep Under Way for 2020 Census
San Luis Obispo County District Supervisors, Debbie Arnold and John Peschong, said the County received $100,000 of the state’s $25 million allocated funds for the Census Outreach Project. The data collected by the decennial census determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives and is used to distribute billions of federal dollars to state and local governments, according to the San Luis Obispo County Census Outreach Project. A large part of the planning process involves reaching hardto-count demographics and educating the public on why the numbers are important. In the 2010 Census, one of the least
By MARK DIAZ mark@atascaderonews.com
NORTH COUNTY — Although the 2020 Census does not begin until April 1, local preparations are under way to make sure everyone is counted. This year the federal government took a huge step into bringing the census process into the new millennium by adding digital tools to its repertoire. The public can go online to fill out the questionnaire or call in and talk to a live person on the phone. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s 2020 Census Operational Plan, 45 percent of the populace that receives notification by mail is expected to respond online.
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hen Atascadero resident Donn Clickard heard about his nomination as the California School Board Association Board Member of the Year for 2019, his first thought was, “you’re crazy.” The award was the first of its kind, representing the best of California school boards. Clickard’s tendency toward DONN CLICKARD collaboration meant he shared credit for his accomplishments — an award meant taking credit for things he didn’t do alone. On Thursday, Clickard stood on stage at the San Diego Convention Center with fellow Atascadero Unified School District trustees — as well by superintendent Tom Butler, and assistant superintendents E.J. Rossi and Jackie Martin. He received the Golden Gavel in front of thousands of attendees with a wall-to-wall video screen backdrop. Back home on Sunday, rain gently falling outside and his golden retriever Gabriel keeping him company, Clickard celebrated another victory. He just watched his 49ers beat the New Orleans Saints, 48-46, with a game-winning field goal on a 32-inch television tucked tightly inside a wooden entertainment center. Sitting comfortably in his well-worn brown La-ZBoy, in jeans and an orange AHS football hoodie, he was enjoying a few wins for his favorite teams. Atascadero News caught up with Clickard about his induction as the first name in the CSBA Golden Gavel Hall of Fame, and receiving the lifetime achievement award. Receiving the Golden Gavel “When Tami [Gunther] came to me about nominating me for this first-ever Trustee of the Year Golden Gavel award, I told her she was crazy,” Clickard said.” I am a school board member who works hard for our kids — we all do that — we have seven really neat people. Each one has their strengths, and there is not one better than another. When she rights this nomination, and you look at all these things we have done ... ‘Clickard did CONTINUED ON PAGE A10
Atascadero News Printing Moves Closer to Home
Casey Printing: Five generations of experience
By MARK DIAZ & NIC MATTSON mark@atascaderonews.com nic@atascaderonews.com NORTH COUNTY — With more than 100 years of print experience, Casey Printing of King City emerged as a significant partner for Colony Media team by printing The Paso Robles Press and The Atascadero News, beginning with today’s Dec. 11 edition
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“We’re a small business, a family-run operation that’s been doing business on the Central Coast for 118 years,” said Bill Casey. Casey Printing is located at 398 E. San Antonio Dr., King City and is still a family-run business. Fred Vivian founded Casey Printing in 1901 with nothing more than a Washington handpress that could only print a single sheet of paper at a time. Now, the company performs a host of print and digital media services as it continues its long history of serving the Central Coast. Casey Printing is family-owned and operated by Fred’s grandsons Rich and Bill Casey, and Rich’s son Ryan, VP of Marketing, is fifth-generation involved with and learn-
From left, Rich, Ryan and Bill Casey pose for a photo in front of their press operation in King City. The company took over printing duties for the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press beginning this week. Contributed photo
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WOMAN RESCUED From Burning House on Serra Street | A8
GREYBOTS Receive Donation From Atascadero Kiwanis Club | A9
HOUNDS Primed for a Breakout Year, Return Key Players | B1
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Holiday Magic at the Zoo; Creston events | B1
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Check out our 2019 Special Holiday Section! Deals, Holiday Spirit and Info in the B Section.
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