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2020 Brings New Laws to California New Year ushers in changes in the workplace and beyond

By MARK DIAZ mark@atascaderonews.com

CALIFORNIA — The New Year brings with it a host of new laws for Californians. These new rules range in categories from the not surprising — laws such as the smoking ban on state parks and beaches (SB 8) — to the buzzkill laws like making it illegal for passengers to partake of cannabis in vehicles such as buses, taxicabs or limos (AB 1810) to the just plain weird laws where it is now illegal to eat roadkill without a permit (SB 395).

WORKPLACE LAWS

North County’s First Baby of the New Year Born at Twin Cities The first baby born in the North County was delivered on Thursday, Jan. 2, at Tenet Health Central Coast’s Twin Cities Community Hospital to parents Katrina and Jack Persons. Brooklyn Persons was born at 6:41 p.m. on Jan. 2. She weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long. She is the third baby Katrina and Jack have had at Twin Cities. Photo courtesy of Twin Cities Community Hospital

One of the more noteworthy changes coming to the state is the minimum wage increase (SB 3). In 2020 the new California minimum pay reaches $13 per hour for large companies (26 people or more) and $12 per hour for small businesses (25 or fewer employees). The increase is part of incremental steps to establish a base hourly pay of $15 by 2022 for large companies and 2023 for small businesses.

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Limiting opportunities for journalists inspires backlash against new law

Frace Sisters Remembered at ‘Chicken Run’

By NICHOLAS MATTSON nic@atascaderonews.com

The second annual Brynn and Brittni Frace Memorial Chicken Run was filled with spirit and community as 420 registered runners took to foot for 10K, 5K, and a shorter fun walk/run. The races wound through the hills around Santa Margarita Lake on Sunday, Jan. 5, to celebrate the spirit and love of running that Brynn and “Bitti” shared during their lives.

“Today is a celebration of who they were and the joyfulness they brought to everybody,” said coach Roger Warnes, “and the togetherness they really fostered among their teammates and everybody who was around them or with them.”

Brynn and Brittni were more than running enthusiasts — they were life enthusi-

BRITTNI, LEFT, AND BRYNN FRACE asts. The light they carried with them wherever they went continues to shine through the event that carries their namesake.

Carrying the candle for their spirit, Brynn and Bitti’s parents Shari and Warren Frace took a family tragedy and turned it into a triumph.

Several hundred people showed up, not just to run or walk, but to fellowship, share, and enjoy Brynn and Bitti’s joy. At 9 a.m., a flock of hundreds of runners charged off the starting line after coach Warnes signal and followed Keith Schmidt, who led the course on bike.

After the race, runners and attendees were served breakfast by the Kiwanis, along with Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin assisting the grill.

“It takes an entire village of people, and I’m already starting to think about next year,” Shari Frace said. “We have a group of talents who come together to plan it.”

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STAFF REPORT As the realities of California’s AB 5 set in, thousands of former workers across the state are feeling the impact of the law concerning the “gig economy.” AB 5 codified the “ABC” test for independent contractors, including freelance journalists that provide some of the content our readers enjoy weekly.

Under the new law, freelance writers like Barbie Butz and Lee Pitts are restricted to 35 submissions per year or convert to employees for the publications they contribute to weekly. Unfortunately, the law meant to protect workers has created limitations for many instead. Reducing Mrs. Butz to 35 annual submissions is essentially cutting her regular contributions, and subsequent income, in half.

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ATASCADERO’S DANCING WITH OUR STARS 2020

Kate Auslen Dances For The Performing Arts Center

By GRENDA ERNST FOR THE ATASCADERO NEWS ATASCADERO — Kate Auslen is the Community Star representing the Atascadero Performing Arts Center Committee in Dancing With Our Stars 2020, and while she describes herself as “definitely an introvert, calm and quiet,” her activities reveal a woman who dynamically contributes to her community in important and noteworthy ways.

She has been a significant fundraiser and volunteer for Parents for Joy, which recently completed the Joy Playground at Colony Park, a playground for all children, including those with special needs. She helps coordiatascaderonews.com

nate the annual Atascadero K-9 Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser, has organized the yearly Atascadero City-wide yard sale event, built a new website for the Atascadero Kiwanis Club and volunteers with the Printery Foundation’s Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner, to name a few.

Auslen shares that “volunteering fills my soul, makes my life full.” Some years ago, she was thinking about how blessed she was and felt that she wanted to pass that blessing on to others by giving back. With her open heart and mind, she discovered many opportunities to share her blessings, in the form of time or resources, and she has received much in return — forming friendships, learning new

things, and the satisfaction of seeing the results of her efforts.

Auslen is a Human Resources Analyst at Cal Poly, handling all of the employment-related functions of faculty and staff in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. It is no surprise, given her positive attitude, that she finds her work a fun place to be, with lots of positive energy. She was awarded the Cal Poly Staff Community Service Award in 2019. She and Geoff, her husband, own Glenn’s Repair and Rental, and Vino Vice Security, for which she does the marketing, website maintenance and other duties. The Auslens received the Atascadero

Community Star Dancer Kate Auslen, left, will dance at Atascadero’s Dancing With Our Stars 2020 to raise money for the Atascadero Performing Arts Center.

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After weathering the transition of ownership of the local newspapers between News Media of Rochelle, Ill. to the new owners — Nicholas and Hayley Mattson — newspaper editor Brian Williams spent his final day with the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press on Monday. Williams accepted the position of editor of the Curry Coastal Pilot and Del Norte Triplicate, owned by Country Media.

Williams and his wife of 20 years move this week to begin settling in Brookings, Ore., home of the Pilot.

“I enjoyed my time in the North County. I met a lot of incredible people and was able to tell their stories,” Williams said. “I immensely enjoyed working for the Mattsons. The two newspapers and monthlies and all the publications are in good hands.”

Williams spent the better part of five years with the local newspapers and adapted well to the community.

Feedback at the newspapers from local figures typically came with high regards for his approach to local issues. It was Williams’ perspective and appreciation for the local importance of people and issues that shone through his writing.

“I appreciated being part of a community that felt like they enjoyed giving back to the community,” Williams said. “They welcomed me and made me feel like family. One of my favorite stories was talking to the rocket scientist and veteran Ed Montieth.”

Williams was an intregral part of the transition for the local newspapers with the Mattsons since the start of September.

“It is with best wishes and high regards that we bid our editor Brian

Williams farewell,” publisher Nicholas Mattson said. “I worked alongside Brian for the better part of the last five years. Hayley [Mattson] and I truly enjoyed getting to know him better over the last four months as we worked to bring the newspapers into the fold.”

In the four months since the Mattson’s took over the newspapers, Williams played a leadership role in shaping the weekly content.

He worked with our staff writers — Mark Diaz and Connor Allen — to craft each newspaper edition in the voice of the community.

“Working with Brian on the newspapers was an honor,” Hayley Mattson said. “The way he looked at the newspapers, knew the community, and put his heart and soul into making the ‘best damn newspaper’ every week was something we will miss without him on the team.”

Williams’ departure took with it the most senior member of the news team and left a significant gap in need of being filled in publishing The Atascadero News, Paso Robles Press, Paso Robles Magazine, Colony Magazine, Morro Bay Life, Avila Beach Life, Central Coast TRVLR+Vino™, and other local publishing projects.

“Brian brought a lot of wit and wisdom to our team, and we will miss him,” Mattson said. “We support his decision, and we certainly hope to work with him again someday, but it also allows us to shake up our current dynamic and make some long-term decisions.”

During his tenure with the Mattson’s, Williams worked alongside senior editor Luke Phillips, who will adjust to taking on more duties as the leader in the editorial office.

Phillips has a long tenure with local publications as well, and spent the

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JAN. 12 String Quartet Concert — The L A Ensemble, a string quartet, featuring four youthful musicians with a passion for untethered creativity is performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles. The concert is being organized by the North San Luis Obispo County Concert Association. Tickets will be $25 at the door. The LAE prides itself on its diverse programming and takes full

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last six years working in local print.

His role expands to encompass more of the editorial management for several publications.

To compensate for the loss of Williams’ talents and the shift of duties onto Phillips, the company hired Cal Poly graduate Michael Michaud as the lead layout designer for the newspapers, magazines, and special projects.

“Michael brings a great enthusiasm and fresh ideas to our staff,” Mattson said. “We look forward to Michael joining our team as we take on phase two of our local media plan to improve our content and our content delivery in print and digital sources. We will miss Brian greatly, but the change forces us to reassess our assets and redirect some of our efforts in a new way. Overall, it is exciting and we believe it is right for all concerned.”

LOCAL CALENDAR advantage of its versatility as an ensemble. Parking is available for people with disabilities. Visit us at nslocca.org. The NSLOCCA is a nonprofit organization.

For more information, contact Betsy Hardie at 805-239-2770.

ers include Schubert, Brahms, Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and more.

The cost is $62 for each six-week session. More information is available in the Atascadero Park and Rec brochure.

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Classical Music Appreciation — Classes continue starting Wednesday Jan. 22 at Colony Park every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. The two classes this time are the Classical Period featuring three main composers, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven for six weeks. Then, after one week off, the next six weeks will be the Romantic Period with some of the most beautiful music ever written. Compos-

The San Luis Chamber Orchestra is performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Hope Lutheran Church, 8005 San Gabriel Rd., Atascadero. On the program is Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons,” featuring violinist James Riccardo, and Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet Octet for Winds.” Mark Kovacs is conducting. $10 donation at the door. For more information, call 805748-6087 or email info@ sanluischamberorchestra.

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RISE Asking Community to Help Fill Gap in Funding

Nonprofit dealing $115K in cuts from state money

By BRIAN WILLIAMS

NORTH COUNTY — The #MeToo movement put a spotlight on sexual harassment and sexual assault, and with it came much-needed funding.

Locally RISE, a rape crisis center and a domestic violence shelter, benefited from additional grant money from the state in 2018-19, not realizing it was one-time funding.

According to Jane Pome-

roy, newly named executive director of RISE, an additional $5 million for rape crisis centers and an equal amount for domestic violence shelters was approved by then-California Gov. Jerry Brown.

“After 2018, we saw our grants dramatically increase,” said Pomeroy, who was named executive director of RISE on Jan. 2. “So, we hired staff and invested in operations, and then when we got our grant award amounts this year, they reverted back to the previous amounts.”

It had not been made clear to organizations “like us that it was one-time funding,” Pomeroy said. “I’ve heard

through the grapevine that others were surprised as well that it was one-time funding.”

RISE is looking at about $115,000 less coming in from grants. It hit the nonprofit particularly hard because it is a dual agency.

“We are a rape crisis center and a domestic violence shelter. Around half of our funding comes from state and federal funds,” Pomeroy said.

“We have multiple grants with the state from several different organizations. We are not unique. There is one of us in every county in California.”

RISE formed in 1975, and

Pomeroy said the funding loss would not force them to close.

“No, no, not at all,” Pomeroy said. “We are calling on the community to fill in the gap. We are also working with Jordan Cunningham, the partnership and the coalition to advocate for more funding.”

Me Too was first coined in 2006 by sexual harassment survivor and activist Tarana Burke. In early October of 2017, following allegations of sexual abuse against Harvey Weinstein, the movement added a hashtag and went viral. People felt empowered to come forward and seek help.

“With the onset of the

#MeToo movement, more and more people came forward, our wait list was at an all-time high, our crisis calls more than doubled, and with that came a lot of policy advocacy,” said Pomeroy, who has been with RISE for five years.

She’s been the interim executive director for the past six months.

Two advocacy groups were instrumental in getting additional funding — California Coalition Against Sexual Assault and California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. Pomeroy said they continue to work with the organizations and state and

federal legislators on funding.

At the end of each year, RISE appeals to the community to provide support by donating money or time.

New this year, RISE started the monthly-donor program — Friends of RISE. Pomeroy is confident that with the community’s support, they can overcome the gap.

“I have been awed by the support that has come through so far,” she said. “And, if people feel like they can’t donate money. We are always looking for people who can donate their time.”

For more information, visit RISEslo.org.

Atascadero Chamber Hosting District 5 Candidate Forum on Jan. 9 STAFF REPORT

Ellen Beraud

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative and Economic Development Council is hosting a San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors Fifth District candidates forum on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The forum will give people the opportunity to hear directly from the two 5th District candidates — incumbent Debbie Arnold and challenger Ellen Beraud.

San Luis Obispo County District 5 represents the communities of Northern San Luis Obispo, Santa Margarita, Atascadero, East Templeton, Creston, Pozo, Ground Squirrel Hollow, and Carrisa Plains.

The forum will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero. The state primary is March 3.

Beraud (pronounced bayROW ) is a longtime resident of Atascadero. Since moving here 20 years ago, she has raised a family, founded and operated a small business, and served as an Atascadero City Council member and Mayor.

She and her husband of 29 years, Francois, own and operate a small

electrical contracting business. In addition to operating a business, she has worked in the healthcare industry for more than 30 years as a Registered Dietitian. Before being elected as a City Council member in 2006, she served on the Atascadero Planning Commission.

“Atascadero’s challenges center around the perception of being a bedroom community serviced by neighboring cities. It takes close collaboration between government and motivated local business owners to coordinate efforts and see real results. Downtown has come a long way with many new businesses in the past five years, and we are reaching the critical mass that creates the synergy we need to be successful. I would support efforts to welcome diverse new business experiences, adding character and appeal to potential customers,” Beraud stated.

Debbie Arnold

Arnold moved to the Central Coast in 1973 to attend Cal Poly.

She and her husband, Steve, have been active members of the agriculture community. They raised two children and owned and operated a small business in Atascadero for more than 17 years — Small Wonders Preschool. She worked as a

Legislative Aide at the County Supervisor’s office and as a San Luis Obispo District Representative for the State Senate.

“My husband and I farm and ranch in the North County. Along with our grown children we not only farm wine grapes, but process them at our small family winery and operate a retail tasting room.

I have lived in this community for a long time and feel like I have a great relationship with our business community. My entire family knows the value of supporting local businesses, and is committed to doing what we can to help our local businesses thrive. I believe the challenges to local businesses are similar throughout the County, and by working together we can continue to grow our business communities,” Arnold stated.

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WHAR Wolf Rescue Seeks Home for Wolf Hybrid Puppies

By MARK DIAZ

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Pet Health Tips for an On-the-Go Lifestyle

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eople who lead busy lives often seek convenient and healthy choices when it comes to taking care of their own well-being. For pet parents, a little creativity can make it easy to deliver the same level of care for their beloved pets, even when the pace of life accelerates.

Pet obesity is at an all-time high and pet owners need easy and accessible ways to keep their furry friends healthy, whether they’re on the go with their pets or inside on a busy day trying to keep up with dogs’ and cats’ regular routines.

These tips from the experts at Petcurean can help you maximize your schedule for better pet care: Multi-task with your fourlegged friend in tow. If you live in a walkable city, take your pet with you while running errands. Pets are welcome at an increasing number of locations, so plan your jaunt accordingly. If your community is more suitable for driving, you can still consider inviting your dog or “adventure cat” to tag along; the fresh air, change of scenery and companionship can do you both some good.

Make time for time. Your attention is among your pet’s chief needs, so find ways to ensure those cravings for affection and attention get met. It may mean allowing your pup to rest next to you while you tap away on a keyboard or letting your cat perch on the counter while you apply your morning makeup. The key is making sure you work some quality time together into every day.

Find simple feeding options. For humans, a busy day may mean a meal gets pushed back or even missed altogether, but you can curb hunger with a quick snack. Pets thrive on routines and schedules and rely on their owners to take care of meal planning, so finding ways to keep their meals on track is extra important.

For more convenient feeding, look for a re-closeable option like Petcurean’s Now Fresh and Go! Solutions wet food recipes, which are available in sustainable, recyclable, BPAfree Tetra Pak cartons with easy-open tear strips. Being 40% more compact than cans, they also take up less space at home or on-the-go. Cooked directly in the package using premium-quality ingredients, the recipes are created with optimal pet nutrition in mind and feature four innovative distinct textures - shredded, minced, stewed and pate - to suit the unique taste preferences of your dog or cat. The food, which can be served as a treat, topper or complete and balanced meal on its own, also better enables combination wet and dry feeding to suit a variety of pet nutrition preferences that can vary by age, breed size and other factors.

Partner with another pet lover. You probably won’t have to look hard to find a friend or neighbor who shares your struggles making time to get your pup the exercise and attention he or she craves. Enlist a dog or cat exercise buddy so you can make arrangements to take turns walking and playing with each other’s pets along with your own.

Get creative to inspire more activity. Indoor cats can be difficult to exercise and provide enough stimulation. However, easy entertainment isn’t hard to find. Next time you’re at the grocery store, grab a bunch of empty boxes and make your own playground. Place some boxes upright and some on their sides, and toss some catnip and favorite toys in the boxes so your cat can exercise and stay entertained jumping in and out for hours.

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NORTH COUNTY —The Wolf Hybrid Adoption Rescue facility located on Adobe Road northwest of the Paso Robles Municipal Airport has four wolf-dog hybrid puppies looking to be adopted. Though describing them as puppies may be a misnomer considering at 7-months-old the animals are already as big as a medium-sized dog. Currently, the facility houses 16 wolves and wolf-dog hybrids.

“We’ve got five back here that need to be adopted,” said Kristi Krutsinger, CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit.

“We have one adult and four young one-pups. We have purposefully kept them so that we can have them trained and really used to people, socialized, microchipped, spayed/neutered — the whole deal.”

With the popularity of shows like “Game of Thrones,” where many of the main characters had enormous dire wolves as pets, the public interest in owning a wolf has grown.

“Hollywood has definitely made the wolf very comfy,” said Kristi’s daughter, Melaine Krutsinger, who is a wolf trainer.

However, people soon discover that caring for a wolf, even a hybrid, is a lot more challenging than they anticipated. It is common for people to become overwhelmed once the animal reaches adolescence when aggressive behavior can come to the forefront of their personality. Melaine said the facility has seen this scenario play out time and again over the years.

Kristi said that many people do not understand the behavioral traits of a wolf compared to a dog and make mistakes

Photo by Mark Diaz with the animal that can inhibit the animal’s development and social skills. She said that hybrids are “hard animals to keep,” especially with the ones that are mostly wolf. Kristi said it takes a specially trained person to work with wolves and not merely a dog trainer.

“You only have that small opportunity to get into their world and get into their psyche really strong as they get older that wolf wildness tends to dominate their behavior,” Kristi said.

As Kurtsinger puts it, people will want to do “doggy things” with the canines and not “wolfy things.” Therefore they have to train the animal in ways that encourage or enhance the dog personality in the animal so it can interact in a social environment or ride in a car without destroying it.

Kristi said that not everyone is suited to adopting a wolf and she screens them through an intricate process. There are

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No matter what stage of acquiring a dog you’re in, educate yourself about your options. A resource like Be Dog Smart, an online tool designed to guide consumers through the process of looking for a dog, can help you every step of the way, regardless of whether you’re considering getting a dog from a professional breeder, pet

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specific criteria that potential adopters must meet, such as the amount of land available to the animal and stability of the adopter’s life. If someone works two jobs and lives in a rented apartment, they are not in a position to take on the demanding role of raising a wolf.

Once the interested party passes the initial screening test, Kristi said they are brought to the facility for at least 5 hours of training with the animal.

She said that she and the trainers carefully watch the interactions between the adoptee and the adopter.

“Just because someone wants an animal doesn’t mean that the animal wants them,” Kristi said, “and we’re very conscious about that out here. We don’t want a match on the human side and not a match on the canine side.”

The rescue has been operating since 1997, receiving nonprofit status in 2000. The facility takes in animals that have been

abused, neglected, abandoned, or become too much for their owners to handle. Kristi said the team works with an animal for a minimum of three months to understand its personality and limitations.

WHAR accepts volunteers who will receive a minimum of 20 hours of training and continued training throughout their duration working at the rescue. Kristi informs volunteers during orientation that they can at least expect to get bit or nipped since they will be dealing with wild or semiwild animals. In November, a volunteer received bites, and in 2018 Kristi lost a portion of her leg from an attack. Despite the injury, Kristi’s love for the animals keeps her working to rehabilitate and find them homes.

For more information on tours and services WHAR Wolf Rescue provides, call 805610-6109 or visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/ wharwolforg.

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store, friend, family member or adopting from a shelter or rescue.

By asking the right questions, researching credible sources and requesting transparency from those who provide companion animals, you can rest assured you are taking the right steps to bring home a new furry family member.

Take smarter steps to bring your new fur-baby home with these tips from the Pet Leadership Council, the creators of the Be Dog Smart initiative: 1. Determine the responsible environment you would like to acquire your dog from.

One way to ensure those who raise and supply dogs maintain proper care standards is to understand the acquisition process and thoroughly vet breeders, retailers, shelters and rescues before supporting their operations. Ask questions about their businesses, policies, animal care and referral sources.

Visit the locations personally to get a sense for the environment before making a decision. Once you settle on a source for your dog, interview several options to determine the best fit.

2. Consider how a dog fits into your living situation.

For example, if you work long hours, you’ll need to consider ways for your dog to be let outside during the day. Although some breeds require less space for exercise, all dogs need daily activity and regular access to relieve themselves.

3. Think about the time and monetary investment. Dogs typically do not understand being left in their crates because you have a busy work schedule or social life. Contemplate your available time and how

you would adjust to accommodate your pet. The same can be said for your finances. Ensure you can afford essentials such as food, grooming items and veterinary care as well as extras like toys and treats before making the commitment.

4. Learn about the differences between purebred and mixed breeds. With so many breeds of dogs available, it’s tough to know which one is the right fit for you. Purebred dogs, which are dogs whose parents belong to the same breed, offer predictability in size, appearance, temperament, health issues, grooming needs and energy level. Mixed breeds, whose parents come from different breeds or are mixed breeds themselves, have a lower chance of being born with inherited congenital diseases and often inherit only the best traits from each parent.

5. Weigh the benefits of a puppy versus an adult dog.

Puppies are typically sweet and fun, and there are advantages to bonding with a puppy from its earliest stages of life. However, puppies quickly grow and can require a lot of work and training. Puppies are also more likely to be destructive. At rescues and shelters you’ll often find older dogs, many who were abandoned due to their owner’s life circumstances, not anything they did wrong. These dogs can be wonderful additions to a family and may be house trained and have previous basic command training, but there is a possibility of not getting a clear understanding of the dog’s past.

For additional tips and to learn more, visit BeDogSmart. org.

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A year of new beginnings HAYLEY MATTSON THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID

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oing into our third fiscal year of business and my fifth week of focusing on one full-time job (of course that does not include the beautiful blessing of motherhood or being a wife), I have decided that I am using the year of 2020 as my year of “New Beginnings”. It may seem simple to some, but spending the last 20 years full time in the medical industry and transitioning into Publishing over the last three has been a challenge that I did not know I would struggle through. And at this point in my life and career, I am starting to learn that I am not alone.

Working my way through the corporate world starting when I was 20 years old (I would assume you did

the math and know how old I am now) I made my way through several years of college, multiple job titles, learning experiences, growth opportunities, achievements and challenges working for three companies who allowed me to surpass my career goals and achieve success as a Regional Director of Operations also known as Regional Division Lead managing 11 Radiation Oncology centers in Central California with locations from Santa Cruz to Simi Valley. In late November 2019 I finally “retired” from my corporate career. Although I had been working side by side with my husband as we co-founded a publishing business and purchased the Paso Robles Magazine, launched Colony Magazine and Central Coast TRVLR and then our recent purchase of the local newspapers, I have to say that I feel like I am starting over.

Now don’t get me wrong, of course all my years of management, leadership, years of responsibility for keeping businesses operating and profitable, most certainly help with running a business, but this world is very different than the corporate one. For the last three years, even though I was deeply involved with the publications, my husband and I both had a role in

getting us to where I could join our company full time.

In August of 2019, that transition was catapulted with the purchase of the Atascadero News and the Paso Robles Press. The change in ownership required us to close in 4 days from the time they agreed to the purchase, and in my overly scheduled mind that would be impossible, however, we had no choice if we wanted the sale to go through, so with faith and trust in what we had and what we were both capable of we jumped.

Flash forward four months later going into our fifth month (and yes still only my fifth week not working two full-time jobs) we now are starting to get into a groove, and that is when I realized I was struggling “who am I if I am not behind the scenes or a corporate executive?”, “who am I in this publishing world?”. I guess I never had to really think about it before, even though this was always our goal and always what we wanted, I never knew how much I would flounder within the business community that we have been so heavily invested in. Perhaps it’s me not wanting to be vulnerable or not feeling like I have something to offer even though I know I do. So, I mix up my words at meetings even though

I have lead groups in leadership and training conferences. Let Nic take the lead in almost everything, and eat a worm the entire time because I know what I am capable of, perhaps I am not able to bring it out in this new setting (it’s really a good thing I am married to a saint). So after discussing all this with my husband my column came to fruition, and he came up with the title “that’s what she said” which made me laugh because it is one of our favorite lines from one the greatest shows and to me it shows how much he truly supports me as I start this new journey.

So hence the Year of New Beginnings, and in all honesty (not like I have been dishonest this entire time) I am really excited to see where we can go. And what a great year to do this in 2020 marks the 100th-anniversary of Woman’s Right to Vote (August 18, 1920), so the universe absolutely was involved in this transition for sure.

Going forward, I hope you will join me each week while I share my life with you. I will fall on my face, do things wrong, and learn from every step, and I hope you share your life with me as well because together we are all stronger.

Cheers to a Year of New Beginnings.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Still time to weigh in on Niblick Road plan

Editor, It is important that we plan for ways to make getting around the City easier and safer. I have received complaints and listened to concerns that traffic on Niblick Road is getting congested. I have also heard concerns about signal timing, vehicle speeds, collisions, and walking and bicycling conditions. I have also received feedback that the City is not addressing these concerns or planning our transportation system’s future. I want to assure you that the City is actively working to make sure our City’s roads

work efficiently and as well as possible. That is why the City is currently working on the Niblick Road Corridor Plan. The Niblick Road Corridor Plan provides the City with an opportunity to make Niblick Road work efficiently for all users. The Niblick Road Corridor Plan will be a future road map for projects, both big and small, that will improve drive ability, walkability, rideability, and most importantly safety.

In order to develop the road map, the City conducted an outreach effort during the first week of November. We heard from a large array of community

members on what does and doesn’t work, and ways to improve Niblick Road. City staff hosted two community workshops, two public walking audits, met with the Paso Robles High School Engineering class, and constructed a temporary protected bicycle lane for a day. We heard from community members regarding driving, transit, walking, and bicycling concerns along the corridor. I appreciate all the comments that we have received. User input will ensure the right problems are addressed and current successes are enhanced.

There is still an opportunity for you to get involved and give the City feedback. We have developed a survey that takes only a few minutes to complete. We will use the survey results to further refine the plan and gauge our community’s needs and wants.

The survey can be taken at PRCity. com/niblickroad. The survey will be available until Jan. 16.

Please Drive Safely and Happy New Year.

David Athey, City Engineer, Community Development Department City of Paso Robles

Let’s Make Our Future Now DAN COOK

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riends, with our New Year, started, we should all give some thought to what kind of New Year we want to have. We have options, and our choices will determine how our future develops. Think carefully, and choose wisely, and we can make the future we want to have.

Our entire county is blessed by natural beauty and resources, and it’s what makes our area such a desirable place to live and vacation. It’s also what supports most of us economically as well. Simply put, for many reasons, this is a great area to live in, and we should all be very protective when anyone or any group tries to take short term advantage and harm our precious home.

Currently, we have short-sighted decisions being made nationally and locally, that could cause significant harm to our beautiful area. Let’s talk about some of them, and consider what might be the best way to deal with them.

Nationally, the current Administration has opened up much of the state to new oil drilling and fracking and limited what local gov’t can do about it. We’re talking about millions of acres, which could screw up our

Central Coast. They don’t care about the wildflower beauty of our Carrizo Plains. They would bulldoze access roads and put in oil derricks in a moment if allowed.

They also deny the science of Climate Change, saying they know better than 95% of our best scientists.

Think about that for a moment – 95% of our scientists (private and government funded) are wrong? Or they are involved in a giant conspiracy to fool everyone? Trust me, the government can barely tie its collective shoelaces, and they are somehow involved in a multi-thousands of scientists conspiracy? Not likely. For me, I’m reminded of that old bumper sticker about 95% of coyotes liking sheep — they can’t be wrong. Believe the scientists.

Another pet peeve is how the current Administration is in court trying to prevent Californians from driving more fuel-efficient cars. Why can’t we ask for less smog, less expensive driving, and just more advanced cars?? The technology is there, and we should be able to pollute less if we want to.

What can we do about these problems?? On a national level, we have only a limited effect on policies. We can vote for Representatives and Senators that we feel have our best interests in mind and hope they remember us when they go to Washington DC. I’ve had several interactions with our Rep. Salud Carbajal and found him and his office very helpful and responsive. A good guy, but he’s just part of a process in DC. Locally, our Board of Supervisors (BOS) has been less than stellar in protecting the beauty and safety of our Central Coast areas. Recently, they almost let Oil Trains hammer down Cuesta Grade and thru downtown

SLO and refused to support a local anti-fracking movement. And they refused to support an offshore Marine Sanctuary that would have protected fisheries and prevented new oil derricks. One oil train accident in SLO, one oil platform leak, and there goes our environment and tourism industries. It isn’t worth the risk.

The BOS also decided not to let us, the voters, have a say in how we purchase electricity for our homes. Recently laws have been changed to allow people to buy their power from companies that offer a variety of options as to how much of that electricity comes from renewable resources. You can choose from less to more renewables (solar, water, wind, etc.) or stick with PGE as before; it’s your choice. And it’s cheaper, so not only can you feel good about encouraging renewables, but also save money on your bill. But of course, three members of the SLO County Board of Supervisors decided that in spite of dozens and dozens of cities in Calif signing up for this Community Choice option, including all cities in our county (except Atascadero…sigh), we won’t get to choose. I guess we’re just not smart enough to make decisions for ourselves.

There is a proposed gravel quarry near Santa Margarita that wants to run 273 trucks a day (one every 2 min) right down their main road, the road that everyone walks across frequently.

Who would want that for their town and kids?? Well, Ms. Arnold, the current Supervisor is in favor of it, despite the overwhelming opposition of her Santa Margarita voters. If you don’t listen to your voters on such a clear case, just who are you listening to Mrs. Arnold? Big donors/big business?

Soon, we will have some significant issues to decide. How to deal with the closing of Diablo Canyon, how to utilize its infrastructure, and that of the Morro Bay plant in possible windwave generation farms? How to deal with the reality of Climate Change and the wildfires we now see everywhere? How to support our farmers with the groundwater over-use issues we have? How to manage cannabis legally and collect taxes?

The current three BOS members have proven to be locked in ideology, while not dealing with local issues creatively. The future issues we face will require someone with clear thinking, the ability to understand the problem and create a solution for all of us, not just some of us. That is why I’m recommending a change on the BOS, and am supporting Ellen Beraud for 5th District Supervisor. She is a former Atascadero mayor and council member, has worked with many local organizations, owns with her husband Francois, a local electrical contracting company, and can research and understand a problem before voting on it. Check out her website for clear viewpoints on many issues.

So to wrap this article up, let’s go back to the beginning, where we talked about how we can Make our Futures Now. Local elections make significant differences in our lives, much more than national ones do. Be an informed voter, think about what kind of SLO County you want to create and protect, and then vote to make that happen. In just two months, on March 3, you will have the opportunity to protect the natural beauty and economic opportunities of our SLO County.

Vote for Ellen, and let’s make our futures now.

Salud Carbajal (D) (202) 225-3601 salud.carbajal@mail.house.gov REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 Jordan Cunningham Capitol: (916) 319-2035 District: (805) 549-3381 ad35.asmrc.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS District 1 Supervisor John Peschong (805) 781-4491 jpeschong@co.slo.ca.us District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold (805) 781-4339 darnold@co.slo.ca.us ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m.

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY ATASCADERO BIBLE CHURCH Atas. Mall & Fwy. 101 (6225 Atas. Mall); Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 11 a.m.*; *kids programming available at these services; Rejoice Service 5:30 pm; Middle School ministries – Tuesdays 6:30 High School ministries – Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; Celebrate Recovery, Thursdays 7p.m.; Pastor Tom Ferrell, 4662051; abcchurch.org.

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL Corner Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.; Sunday 9:30 a.m.-Reflect, 10:10 a.m.-Connect, 10:30 a.m.-Recharge; AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6:30 p.m.; 466-0175; Ted Mort, Pastor.

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY Living the Consciously Awakened Life; Rev. Terry and Dr. Frank zumMallen; Sunday Gathering for Children & Adults 10 a.m.; Atascadero Lake Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Street; A New Thought Spiritual Community!; For classes and workshops in Practical Spirituality and upcoming events visit our website awakeningways.org; 460-0762.

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; 805-543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading 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 Belie; ers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship ; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service ; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA 8 a.m. Traditional Liturgical Service; 9:05 a.m. Education and Sunday School; 10 a.m. Modern Worship Service with staffed nursery care provided; Holy Communion on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays; Pastor Liz Radtke; Pastor Ryan Radtke; 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero; 805-461-0340; ourhopelutheran.org.

Barbie Butz

AROUND ABOUT NORTH COUNTY

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efore I close the subject of the 2019 Coats for Kids (CFK) distribution, I have one more very special thank you to deliver publicly.

Thirty-two years ago when members of our North County Children’s Home Society Auxiliary, Los Ninos, decided not to continue with the project we started a few years earlier, my husband, John, indicated that if I wanted to continue organizing it he would help and support me and the rest is history.

John had already been involved from the beginning providing his enclosed Butz Construction trailer for our use to haul the coats and jackets and a few clothing racks to the December distribution site each year.

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; 805238-3321 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- Mon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass- 12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m; Weekend Mass Schedule; Saturday: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road; Has two; Sunday worship services, a contemporary service at 9 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m.; Children’s service starts at 9:30 a.m. ; For more information, call the church office at (805) 238-3702.Ext. 206.

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

warmer because you donated a new or gently used coat, jacket, sweater or sweatshirt to Coats for Kids, or you helped with the organization and distribution of the project.

As we say goodbye to 2019 and prepare for a new decade, I want to thank you for reading my words and then telling me that you have read them. That simple act is an act of kindness that I appreciate.

Last week, I provided recipes for Hoppin’ John, a dish using black-eyed peas.

The Southern tradition of eating Hoppin’ John to welcome in the new year goes back in time. The theory is that the food will bring luck to you and your family.

Just as I was getting ready to close this column, I found another recipe in an old Southern Living magazine, and I think it is worthy of including it here.

Note: Serve this recipe straight from the stove and let guests garnish their own bowls.

Hoppin’ John Noodle Bowls Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) package dried Black-eyed Peas 3 quarts Reduced sodium chicken broth ¼ cup minced fresh ginger

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Through the years, he has been instrumental in locating, purchasing and picking up the chrome clothing racks we now use.

That required a trip to Los Angeles with his truck and loading and unloading the racks. I can’t even begin to count the number of times he has loaded and unloaded his truck and the trailer at the storage unit we rent for the project.

As the years have passed, we’ve developed a great team of “Elves,” as John likes to refer to them. They are the wonderful, devoted people who have helped with CFK year after year. Many of the same people are still involved and are indispensable!

Fortunately, we are also seeing many younger supporters who want to be involved and we welcome them with open arms because they will need to “take up the charge” when we need to just sit and watch!

So, thank you, John, for your dedication to Coats for Kids for 32 years, You are my personal “Superman” (without the cape).

And to those of you who volunteered this year, remember that as the thermometer drops, some children and adults are a little

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could never be a homemaker. It’s waaay too much work and too much of it is of a repetitive nature. Take dusting furniture, washing dishes and vacuuming the carpet for example. You do it once and six months later you have to do it all over again. The problem is I’ve always been a dirty person by nature. I swear, I can get dirty taking a shower. And everything I like to do makes one filthy, from working in the shop to working cattle. I can even get dirty eating a sandwich and like the polar bear I do my washing up after I eat, not before.

I think the worst job a homemaker has is washing clothes. You get them all clean

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and before the day is over already there’s a bunch more multiplying in the hamper. This would drive me nuts.

When I worked in an oilfield compressor plant I got so dirty that during the week we’d all throw our jeans and tee shirts into a bucket of a foul smelling concoction that I think was a mixture of turpentine and gasoline. This got the oil stains out but left the clothes a little scratchy and stinky. The only time I took the clothes home and washed them in my mom’s washing machine she hit the roof because evidently I’d left behind a strong petrochemical residue in the machine that left its mark on all the clothes she washed for the next 25 years.

For the first three years, my wife and I were married we couldn’t afford a washer and dryer so we had to wash all our clothes in a laundry mat that was dirtier than a bus stop bathroom.

The management there had the gall to complain that my manure-stained clothes were fouling their machines. They asked us to take our business, and my smelly clothes, elsewhere.

The day my wife and I

bought our first washer and dryer was probably the happiest day in our married life.

The problem was I made my living working ring at cattle sales for 40 years and there’s no dirtier job in America. I’m surprised Mike Rowe never featured the occupation on his Dirty Jobs TV show. It was way more dirtier than cleaning hog pens. Unknown to most ranchers, we ring men performed a vital service.

We were the only thing standing in the way between the bull’s mop-like, manure-loaded tail and the buyers sitting in the stands. If the bulls had been on a particularly hot ration it could get real ugly and at the end of a sale my entire backside might be covered in fecal matter. So next time you go to a bull sale just remember the sacrifice the ring men are making on your behalf and treat them with a little more respect.

I will forever be remembered in the livestock auction industry for my trendsetting fashion. You see, before I started working auctions the ring men wore sports coats, slacks, silk ties, Polo shirts, Lucchese alligator boots and Stetson 300X silver belly hats. This made no sense to me.

5 teaspoons soy sauce 3 teaspoons fish sauce Toppings: Cooked rice noodles, Sambal Pickles, Soft-cooked eggs, chopped raw collard greens, sliced green onions, shredded cooked chicken, cilantro leaves, pickled okra, Asian hot chili sauce.

Note: Check the Asian food aisle at any local market for other ideas. Cook rice noodles according to package directions or substitute angel hair pasta.

Directions: 1. Rinse and sort peas.

Boil peas in water to cover in a saucepan over high heat 3 minutes; drain.

2. Bring broth and ginger to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.

Add peas. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes or until peas are tender. Reduce heat to low, and stir in soy sauce and fish sauce.

3. Place desired toppings in individual bowl, and ladle hot soup over toppings.

Note: You might try substituting canned Blackeyed Peas for the dried. I like Bush’s Blackeye Peas with Bacon. (Blackeye is the Bush brand spelling).

Cheers!

Why ruin an expensive set of duds knowing they were going to get splattered with manure?

My outfit consisted of jeans, a greenish-brown shirt, rubberized boots and a yellow rain slicker so that before I rushed off to the airport to catch a plane to my next sale, I could just hose off.

I think the passengers on the plane appreciated this and might not even have known where the foul smell was coming from.

Today, if you go to a cattle sale you rarely see the duded-up ring man of yesteryear and I’m proud to say that I was the one who started this dressing-down trend.

If I had a little extra time before catching a plane I might go into some gas station restroom and change my clothes and wad up the dirties to throw in my soft-sided suitcase to take back home to surprise my wife with. I remember one particularly gross gas station bathroom where there was a pertinent quote scratched into the stall door. Instead of saying, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” it said, “Cleanliness is next to... impossible.”

I’m quite sure the quote was left there by a ring man.

The Stages of Spiritual Growth

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n the mid-1980s, author and founder of Agape International Spiritual Center Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith introduced a simple model for understanding the Four Stages of Spiritual Growth and Development. While it is not the only guide, it is an enlightening perspective on the journey from victimhood to empowerment.

The four stages are to me, by me, through me, and as me.

The process is ongoing, moving through each stage as you grow spiritually.

The first stage is the victim stage. In this stage, you move through the world believing that some external force or power is controlling your life.

You may catch yourself saying something to the effect of, “Why does this always happen to me?” In this stage, you are unable to see that you have access to a power for good in the universe that is greater than you are, which you can use. It is a disempowering context through which to live your life. You move to the second stage upon the realization that you are not a victim, and that the world is not happening to you, but for you.

The second stage is all about manifestation. You recognize that you have access to the power within you to create. Maybe you watched

the film, “The Secret,” spent some time in Science of Mind classes, or did some other reading that propelled you to understand the law of attraction, and you began successfully practicing it in your own life. With your new understanding, you’ve learned to manifest great parking spaces, mutually nourishing relationships, and the right and perfect job, for example. You start to feel that there must be something more than this game of manifesting. There may be a sense of emptiness with a desire to deepen your connection with the Divine.

In the third stage, you let go of control and the illusion of power. Now that you have strong life structures in place, you’re no longer reactive and have surrendered the need to control every aspect of your life. You move into the flow of life, becoming an instru-

ment of the Divine as you continuously surrender to the Indwelling Presence of God. You may receive nudges from the Divine to move in a specific direction, or you may get shoved if necessary. You have the consciousness of, “I surrender, I am an instrument, I am a vehicle through which Spirit speaks and acts.” Life is happening through me.

In your evolution into the fourth stage, ideas of separation lose their power. Through your consistent yielding to Source Energy, the Divine takes the driver’s seat in your life. The last vestiges of ego and separation dissolve. You realize that you are the presence of God, Spirit is expressing as you. The fourth stage is that of unity. At this point, you experience Spirit as you. In the flow, you are called to trust and be.

In which stage are you?

And so it is.

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OBITUARIES Grant Bruce Shomler Jan. 18, 1936 — Dec. 31, 2019

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rant Bruce Shomler, 83, of Paso Robles, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at his home.

He was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Glendale, Calif.

Charles Joseph Phifer

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harles Joseph Phifer, 87, of Creston, was born Sept. 6, 1932 in McMinnville, Tenn. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Bev, and his daughters, Shan-

Matthew Shain Cummings Ramos

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atthew Shain Cummings Ramos was born on April 27, 1991, in San Luis Obispo. He passed away Dec. 22, 2019, in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Matthew (Matt) spent his time in Gig Harbor, working

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He was married to his wife, Sandra, for 43 years. He loved reading, gardening, cooking, especially B.B.Q’s. and loved having people over.

He earned his MBA at USC in 1964 and worked in the photographic industry, which allowed him to travel to many parts of the world. He retired in 1990.

With his wife, Sandra, they

founded Sycamore Herb Farm in 1989 and owned and operated it until 2013. Keeping the herb farm on course, kept him pretty busy and out of trouble.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; step-children, Kelli McGrady and Greg McBride; and grandchildren, Connie Keathley, Greg McBride Jr., Jessica Bolstad and Sara McGrady.

He was preceded in death

by his daughters, Stacy Bryant and Holly Paul.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in his memory to Central Coast Hospice, 253 Granada Ave., Ste. D, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, 831-385-5400, EFSCares.com.

non Deck and Cari Henry.

Charlie graduated from Vanderbilt University as a Civil Engineer, worked in the field for seven years, leaving to get his medical degree to become a radiologist from Vanderbilt.

He then went to California for his residency at UCLA

and started practicing medicine in the San Fernando Valley. He retired after 33 years of medical practice and moved to Creston, Calif., in 1992, where he and his wife built their dream home on Phifer Ranch and Vineyard.

Charlie was a veteran, serving in the Army 1st Cavalry

division in the late 50s.

Charlie always lived life to the fullest and had an incredible resume of life experiences.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend — a true patriot and a Country Gentleman.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

as a production tree climber.

Being outdoors was a favorite thing of his. Matthew was very active in outdoor sports.

He loved to fish, ride dirt bikes and play softball.

Above all, Matthew loved teaching, playing and raising his little sidekick Sedona.

Matthew was loved by many.

If you knew him, you loved him. He had a smile and a

contagious laugh. His favorite thing was to have family functions. He loved it when the family would get together. He was the first to arrive and the last to leave. Fishing topped the list as well. He would fish sunup to sundown.

Matthew is survived by his mother, Lynelle Ramos, father, Jason Ramos, sister, Casey Mikalauskas, brother, Tanner

Ramos, daughter, Sedona Rose Ramos, girlfriend, Rose Taus, grandmother, Tamyra Savage, grandfather, Mike Cummings, great-grandmother, Betty Savage, many aunts, uncles, cousins and two nephews.

He was preceded in death

by Hank Savage Sr., John Savage, and Jesse Armas.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

RED LIGHT ROUNDUP ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 23 8:58: Transient Daniel grant Quick, 47, was arrested on a felony warrant.

20:33: Erin Shawn Buckingham, 52, of Atascadero, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

20:39: Stacy Leann Tuleya, 40, of Atascadero, was arrested for battery by spouse, cohabitant, former spouse.

23:24: Rebecca Sue McMurry, 46, of Atascadero, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 9900 block of Santa Lucia Road.

23:24: David mark Cullen, 68, of Atascadero, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance in the 9900 block of Santa Lucia Road.

DEC. 24

3:03: Zachary James Kleiman, 22, of Atascadero, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the area of Santa Ysabel Avenue and Parizza Court.

10:58: Transient Michelle Ann Hewitt, 49, was arrested for trespassing: refuse to leave property by peace officer in the 6200 block of Santa Ynez Avenue.

16:57: Dustin Eric Lorton Thompson, 31, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

DEC. 26 8:10: Amber Marie Brown, 64, of Atascadero, was arrested for DUI alcohol.

10:26: Michael Ray Hamlin, 52, of Atascadero, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

16:09: Tyler Hugh Gentry, 20, of Santa Maria, was arrested for taking a vehicle without the own-

er’s consent, possession of controlled substance with a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and felon or addict in possession of a firearm.

DEC. 27 16:09: Joseph Anthony Paramopanos, 33, of Atascadero, was arrested for wilfully resists/obstructs a peace officer and misdemeanor warrant in the 9400 block of El Camino Real.

20:23: Amber Lee Jackson, 39, was arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent in the 5500 block of El Camino Real.

DEC. 28 2:42: Jovane Sanchez Trujillo, 28, of Santa Margarita, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the area of Highway 101 and Santa Rosa Road.

9:50: Heidi Win Meador, 32, of Atascadero, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

13:44: Jerry Spencer Casada, 68, of Atascadero, was arrested for violation of probation and DUI alcohol in the 8600 block of Curbaril Avenue.

DEC. 29 20:35: Trever Dean Andersen, 32, was arrested on a felony warrant.

22:09: Ashlee Rene Dempsey, 31, was arrested for wilfully resists/obstructs a peace officer in the 6600 block of Los Gatos Road.

PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 22 8:18: Alissa Leanne Casa Grande, 48, of Bakersfield, was arrested for DUI any drug in the area of Niblick and Spring streets.

18:43: Joel Thomas Estrada, 39, of Atascadero, was arrested for DUI alcohol.

20:27: Jorge Antonio Rosas, 40, of Paso Robles,

was arrested for forging or altering vehicle registration and a misdemeanor warrant in the area of Niblick Road and Nicklaus Road.

DEC. 23 2:17: Hector Artemio Guzman, 32, of Salinas, was arrested for DUI alcohol and providing false ID to a peace officer in the area of Highway 101 southbound and 24th Street.

14:40: Transient Jonathan Darryl Carmichael, 30, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

15:52: Mechan Deanne Lee, 37, of Paso Robles, was arrested for petty theft in the 2300 block of Theatre Drive.

18:01: Garrett Josiah Moulton, 34, of Shandon, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public in the 100 block of Niblick Road.

18:44: Transient Alissa Lynne Heffernan, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant, violation of probation/terms of probation, a felony warrant and a misdemeanor warrant in the 1200 block of Ysabel.

DEC. 24 :03: Colleen Bernadette Green, 49, of San Miguel, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the 100 block of Niblick Road. :21: Transient Antonio Castillo, 25, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

10:45: Edward Daniel Dowless, 30, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of prescription pills and under the influence of a controlled substance in the 100 block of Niblick Road.

15:15: Emery William Justin Grohregin, 24, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a specified controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and two misdemeanor warrants in the area of Vine and 14th streets.

15:21: Connie Lynn Kulinski, 39, of Paso Robles, was arrested for unlawful display evidence of registration, driving while suspended for DUI and three misdemeanor warrants in the area of Vine and 14th streets.

DEC. 26 14:05: Anthony Michael Suarez, 38, of Paso Robles, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

15:37: Manuel Padilla, 37, of San Miguel, was arrested on a felony warrant.

DEC. 27 15:18: Transient Elijah Cooper, 27, was arrested on two felony warrants.

16:18: Transient Nicole Kay Missamore, 37, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance and a misdemeanor warrant in the area of Melody and Niblick roads.

DEC. 28 4:48: Rachel Ann Romo, 39, of Paso Robles, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the 200 block of Alexa Court.

20:19: Manuel Gonzalez Velasquez, 58, of King City, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the area of Highway 101 and State Route 46 East.

21:55: Victoria Marie Gonzalez, 27, of Paso Robles, was arrested on two misdemeanor warrants.

21:55: Clifford Wayne Bowles, 53, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a specified controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and a misdemeanor warrant in the 2300 block of Mesa Vista Court.

DEC. 29 20:10: Emilio Goday Farias, 56, of San Miguel, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

BOXTEL — Niles Andre Van Boxtel, 61, a Parkfield resident, passed away on Dec.29, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

DAVIS — Marion Jane Davis, 81, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 29, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

CHACON — Diantha Ayda Chacon, 93, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 24, 2019.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

MCCLURE JR. — Charles McClure Jr., 68, of Atascadero, passed away on Nov. 30, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

WERN — Donald Eugene Wern, 93, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 30, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

PHIFER — Charles Joseph Phifer, 87, a Creston resident, passed away on Dec. 31, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

HARKEY — Oliva J. Harkey, 87, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Jan 1, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

STEVENS — Jyll Stevens, 45, of Paso Robles, passed away on Dec. 23, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

SHOEMAKER — Raymond Shoemaker, 56, of San Miguel, passed away on Dec. 31, 2019.

Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

BORCHERS — Gladys Borchers, 85, of Paso Robles, passed away Jan. 2, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

WEINSTEIN-HAYES — Joanne Weinstein-Hayes, 88, of Morro Bay, passed away on Dec. 29, 2019.

Arrangements are under the direction of Benedict Rettey Mortuary.

GOODBAR — Barbara Goodbar, 92, of Morro Bay, passed away on Dec. 28, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Benedict Rettey Mortuary.

COLGLAZIER — Zorus Colglazier, 92, of Morro Bay, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Benedict Rettey Mortuary.

FLORES — Maureen Flores, 60, of Paso Robles, passed away on Dec. 26, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

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Cerro Alto 4-H collected several toys for Toys for Tots and donated them to the Atascadero Fire Department Station 2. Cerro Alto also collected food for the local food pantry, Loaves and Fishes and provided Coats for Kids. All together we collected 33 toys, 252 cans of food/perishables and 125 coats. All the items donated and collected show how supportive all the members are in the Cerro Alto 4-H Group. We love taking part in the holiday spirit of helping families and our community. Submitted by Club Reporter Marlee McAlister

ATASCADERO ART ASSOCIATION DONATES ART SUPPLIES TO TOYS FOR TOTS The Atascadero Art Association partnered with Atascadero Kiwanis, Toys for Tots, Atascadero Helpers, and Loaves and Fishes to collect art supplies for older children and youth of needy local families. Front row: Mike Shaffer, Juanita Shaffer, Gary Hix (Treasurer); second row: Kathie Asdel (Secretary), Carol Russell and Christina Asdel Cisneros (Atascadero Helpers); back row: Zoe Arkfeld (The Artery), Bonne and Jack Scott (Kiwanis), George Asdel (President), Steve Collins (Board Member). Not pictured: Liz Horton (Board Member) and Kathy Miller (Vice-President). The Artery on Traffic Way collected the donations. The Art Association used a $200 grant to purchase art kits from a local retailer.

Many people donated additional supplies. On Dec. 11 an estimated over $1,000 worth of art supplies were displayed in the store. On Dec. 18, children selected art supplies, and food boxes were distributed from the Armory during the Holiday Project. Contributed photo

Thank you to all Nonprofits in our community that make it all work!

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Teacher Honors the Past on 800-mile Pilgrimage Clifford visits Mission San Miguel Arcángel

When asked why he is doing it, he shared, “I am part of a group called the California Mission Walkers. We enjoy following in the footsteps of the padres. I’ve visited all 21 missions by car, so I thought it would be nice to walk the entire chain, God willing. Being a Catholic school teacher for over 20 years, my hope is to get as close to the lives of the amazing people who were the first Catholics in California — Indigenous, Spanish, mestizo — with the hope of being a better Catholic and teacher.”

Clifford teaches at Serra High School in San Mateo and Saint Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park.

The year 2019 marks Serra High School’s 75th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the first

SUBMITTED ARTICLE NORTH COUNTY — Christian Clifford, author of three books about Spanish-Mexican history in California, has been on a quest to visit all 21 California missions on foot.

Clifford recently walked from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (est. 1772) to Mission San Miguel Arcángel (est. 1797). Specifics for his pilgrimage along the California Missions Trail so far are 585 miles walked over 34 days, approximately 222 hours walking, and eighteen missions visited.

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Another reason that he is walking is to bring attention to a mission that is close to the hearts of many California mission aficionados, Mission San Antonio de Padua, 1 Mission Creek Rd., Jolon. Founded in 1771 by Junípero Serra, the third of the 21 California missions is the remotest. And, for many, a favorite because of its authenticity.

“When at Mission San Antonio de Padua, the sounds one hears early in the morning are probably the same sounds the friars and Catholic Indians heard nearly 250 years ago,” Clifford said. “When walking many parts of the California Missions Trail today, it may be hard to connect to the past because of the noise of vehicles whooshing by. At San Antonio, one feels like they are stepping back in time.”

Clifford continues that the Mission is in dire need of help.

“The government is demanding the Mission to do retrofit repair, and a campaign is underway to preserve the

structural integrity,” he said.

“This gem must not be lost.

Future generations must know of the roots of modern California, and the Spanish missions are those roots.”

In addition to bringing attention to Mission San Antonio de Padua, Clifford hopes for people to get to know the founder of the California missions better.

“For those who do not know Junípero Serra or would like to get to know him better, I hope they do so by reading the friar’s own writings,” he said. “The writings of Junípero Serra are free online through the HathiTrust Digital Library.”

Pope Francis shared on Sept. 23, 2015, in the homily for the Canonization Mass for Junípero Serra, “He [Serra] kept moving forward because the Lord was waiting.

He kept going, because his brothers and sisters were waiting. He kept going forward to the end of his life. Today, like him, may we be able to say: Forward! Let’s keep moving forward!”

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To prevent potential flooding issues in your neighborhood, residents are encouraged to collect and dispose of yard waste in the green waste bins for collection on regularly scheduled waste collection days.

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• Residents that have yard service are asked to remind landscaping service companies and yard care providers that leaves must be placed in the green waste bin.

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“For someone like me, I have grown to depend on the little bit of income in addition to what we have coming in,” Barbie Butz said. “It happens. You begin to rely on [income] that started as a little hobby. It becomes very important.”

For a retired teacher on a fixed income, her limited opportunities to make additional income are gouged even further by AB 5.

“I can understand not taking us on as employees, because we are only doing one article per week. It really seems unfair,” Butz said.

California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez purports to be “standing up for working Californians” while disregarding the opportunity that regular weekly work provides for many journalists in California as she defends AB 5.

“These were never good jobs,” Gonzalez tweeted on December 12, inciting a flood of criticism from hundreds of freelance journalism professionals. “... Lorena, on a human level, some of us have benefited from freelancing in HUGE ways. While my father was dying from cancer, I was able to be with him every day, whenever I could AND still make a living. This was because I was a freelancer,” went one Twitter response. Others mentioned the lack of income experienced during the holiday season as a result of the impending law change and multiple mentions of her being “callous” in her responses.

Paso Robles Press reached out to Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham for a comment, to which he responded “I don’t like it, which is why I didn’t vote for it.”

The bill is in jeopardy through 2020 as its application begins to produce results, and lawsuits representing the interests of truck drivers and journlists have been filed with the state.

Federal judge Roger Benitez issued a temporary restraining order on December 31 to halt the enforcement of AB 5 as it applies to truck drivers, and said “they were likely to succeed on the merits” of the suit. A lawsuit filed by the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and the National Press Photographers Association representing the interests of journalists is scheduled for a hearing in March.

“Only two of our writers would qualify as employees under AB5,” publisher Nicholas Mattson said, “but their livelihoods are now at stake while they navigate compliance. It seems a poorly executed law has found itself at odds with the First Amendment, and fear of liability or lawsuits have caused many to suffer without opportunity. I believe we will see short work of any impediments concerning journalists when a federal court determines the fate of AB 5 relative to journalists in March. The Fourth Estate and the Constitution of the United States are foundational to our democracy and lives in the local newspaper. I hope this example serves as a lesson to those who would suffer to impede the freedom of the press.”

With all the work involved in the event, which takes all year to put together, it was not without a payoff for those who put in the hours.

“I’m still flying off the happy high,” Shari said. “It was so emotional to me. Everyone knows what they have to do to get the event going, I just had to stop and appreciate the moment. I could hear the girls reminding us to take time to realize the beauty around us.”

The event is more than just a chance to catch a runner’s high, but a chance to reflect and appreciate the people and nature around each other.

“I find that people are refocusing and see everything a little brighter and seeing the beauty around them,” Shari said. “They send me a little note, with a rainbow or a ‘Hiya’ or ‘eyes wide open.’ It’s really cool pushing the community and connectivity of it. [Brynn and Brittni] taught us to live and appreciate life around us.”

The fundraiser provides scholarships to student-athletes in the cross country, track and field sports at Paso Robles and Atascadero high schools, and Chico State, and hopefully a bigger meaning.

“It’s a reminder to live life to the fullest through kindness and happiness,” Shari said.

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Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award in 2018 and the Honda Environmental Leadership Award.

Kate enjoys the abundance of activities available on the Central Coast, especially live music events and festivals. She likes to hike, garden and her two German shepherds are a spoiled part of the Auslen family. She is very supportive of APACC’s drive to bring a performing arts venue to Atascadero. She is eloquent about the value of performing arts — an opportunity to develop life skills, to creatively express oneself, to find one’s voice and to build confidence.

She also appreciates the partnership between APACC and the Printery, especially the concept of preserving a historic building as well as using it for something beneficial to the community.

She has had some dancing experience — line dancing while attending Cal Poly, some salsa and swing classes — but has not danced much in the last few years. She is anticipating her turn as a Community Star with a mix of excitement and anxiety. She knows that the tremendously supportive community will make the experience one that she will never forget.

Justin McMillan was a partner and choreographer to a Community Star in 2019, his first experience

annual income for a salaried employee increases to $49,920 for small businesses and $54,080 for larger businesses.

The current exempt threshold is $45,760 for businesses with no more than 25 employees and $49,920 for those with more.

Potentially one of the big-

Runners participate in the Second Annual Brynn and Brittni Memorial Chicken Run 10K and Fun Run at Santa Margarita Lake Sunday. See Page B8 for more photos. Photo by Hayley Mattson with DWOS, and he is looking forward to his second DWOS year, as choreographer and partner to Kate.

Justin had a 20-year career as a professional ballet dancer, touring the United States and Europe. He has run several ultramarathons and loves to go to the gym. A favorite bio item about McMillan is that once upon a time, he was the California State spelling bee champion and represented the state at the national contest in Washington, DC. He is the owner of a party and event rental business, The Ridiculous Fun Company, whose slogan is, “Why have just a little fun when you can have RIDICULOUS FUN?” He is also writing a “choose your own dance” book for young dancers. This year he is working again with Frank Sanchez, to create the dance for Kate.

Sanchez is a dance icon in San Luis Obispo County and he is esteemed for his significant role in developing the County’s creative arts.

He has directed, produced, choreographed and danced in many productions, most recently serving as Artistic Director for Dancing With Our Stars for 4 years. Sanchez grew up in a large, musical family, interpreting folkloric dance as a child.

He began ballroom dance training in his early 20s and has been dancing ever since.

As a member of the Screen Actors Guild, his credits include feature films, television awards specials,

gest changes coming to the workplace this year is the new rules determining what makes an independent contractor or a normal W2 employee (AB 5). This law has been sending shockwaves through the gigbased jobs in the media print and the ride-hailing industries like Uber and Lyft.

national commercials and print ads.

Many local people are fortunate to have been taught ballroom dance by Sanchez and for DWOS 2020, together with McMillan, he is choreographing the dance for Kate Auslen.

Atascadero’s Dancing With Our Stars will be held March 26, 27 and 28 at the Pavilion on the Lake.

Theme is Prime Time Atascadero: Season 11. Directed by Molly Comin. Opolo Vineyards is the exclusive wine sponsor. Catered buffet dinner by Pacific Harvest Catering.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 20 through Eventbrite.com. No ticket sales at the door. Event sponsors receive best seats prior to public ticket sale.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Event Producer Jeannie Malik at Jeannie@gregmalikregroup.com.

Interested in donating a silent auction item? Contact Cynthia Moyer at cdmsierra@gmail.com. Tickets usually sell out. Don’t delay securing your seats for this popular community event supporting seven local non-profit organizations.

2020 Sponsors as of Dec. 15, 2019

($1,000 and above) Diamond Sponsors $10,000 Opolo Vineyards Mary Bianco- The Moca Foundation

Platinum Sponsors $5,000 Vicky Morse Mechanics Bank Julie C. Fallon, M.D. John & Yvonne Webster

The Zappas Family- La Plaza El Camino Veterinary Hospital Mike and Lori Bickel- B Loved Colony Magazine/Atascadero News

Emerald Sponsors $3,500 Jean & Joe Kuntze Don & Janey Giessinger

Gold + Sponsors $2,500 Grigger & Alice Jones Gold Sponsors $2,000 Malik Real Estate Group Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP

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Sue Hayes Twist + Co Lube N Go 777 Auction Dr. Sciortino DJ Joy Bonner Wallace Group Castoro Cellars Bloom N’ Grow IDLERS HOME Highlight Media Poole & Shaffery Got You Covered Bill Gaines Audio Bill & Grenda Ernst Eric & Carol Gobler Ron & Judy Simons Kim Croft-Compass STL Orthopedics Ltd. The Real Estate Book Central Coast Brewing Coast Hills Credit Union Glenn’s Repair and Rental Rotary Club of Atascadero Cheryl Strahl Photography Music Editor Brian Reeves Gary Spinelli-Hunter Ranch Native Landscape Creations Rob Garcia Wealth Management Debbie Arnold- SLO County Supervisor John Peschong-SLO County Supervisor On the Wall Galaxy Theatre Advertising Stan & Mary Sherwin- K.Jons Diamonds & Gems

The new law introduces what is being called the Dynamex ABC Test. From a California Superior Court Ruling, the litmus test states that a person can only be considered an independent contractor and not a general employee only if the worker meets all three points of new stringent criteria.

With the new ruling, freelance writers are considered W2 employees if they produce over 35 entries a year.

This means they can no longer operate as an independent business and companies must treat them as regular employees. In response, print media companies are now dropping California freelance writers.

Employment Law Attorney of LightGabler Susan Waag said that the Dynamex court ruling, among others, state that the test standard is not considered “new” at all and should have been applied all along.

The future of the law is still up to debate with Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez facing serious blowback from gig-based businesses that include the hospital and trucking industries.

10-year prohibition on owning a firearm will be added to the punishment of breaking several gun control laws already in effect (SB 172). Also with the New Year, California prohibits anyone from owning a firearm who already has a prohibition set in place in any other state.

For example, if a person cannot own a firearm in Texas because of violent crime misdemeanor, then they can not own a firearm in California.

California passed laws that aim to protect residents from active-shooter scenarios. Bolstering “red flag” laws, which allow the court to enact a restraining order for individuals from owning or possessing a firearm, a new law now allows employers, coworkers and teachers to request a gun possessing restraining order to be applied to someone if they feel threatened by them (AB 61).

Taking effect in 2020, the newly formed California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program offers up to $200,000 in security improvements for organizations that are considered high-risk for hate crimes due to ideology, beliefs, or mission (AB 1548).

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A myriad of gun laws will come into effect in January and the subsequent months to come. Beginning on Jan. 1, a

There a few laws being implemented in 2020 that revolve around the increase of wildfire risk in California.

Public water supplies will now be able to declare a water shortage emergency in case of wildfire without holding a public hearing (AB 1432).

Existing law requires the State Fire Marshal, by Jan. 31, 2020, to develop a list of low-cost retrofits that provide for comprehensive site and structure fire risk reduction to protect structures from fires spreading from adjacent structures or vegetation and to protect vegetation from fires spreading from adjacent structures (AB 38). The law sets a date of Jan. 1, 2021, to require these highrisk homes built before Jan. 1, 2020, to be retrofitted to meet the new fire prevention standards. Also, new this year, the state authorized the California Firefighter Peer Support and Crisis Referral Services Act, which aims to provide aid for firefighters with professional or emotional issues (AB 1116).

LightGabler will present a free seminar on new 2020 employment laws for the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SpringHill Suites, 900 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

For more information, visit atascaderochamber. o r g / e ve n t s / e ve n t s - c a l e ndar/#!event/2020/1/30/laborlaw-lunch.

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Cute and Bright this 3/2.5 two-story house located close to the Event Center. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bathroom, new laminate flooring downstairs, and a nice patio area (PP1025-19) $399,000.

Great Location close to Historic Village of Arroyo Grande. 2/2.5 condo featuring a spacious living room with fireplace, half bath downstairs, Master bedroom with balcony for relaxation, upstairs laundry, fenced rear yard with brick patio, 2 car garage (PP870H) $409,500.

Charming Ranch-Style Home privately located on 2.4 usable acres covered with majestic oaks. Perfect 4/2 home with a cozy fireplace in the living room, large front porch, tastefully remodeled master bath, laundry/craft room, RV hook-ups (PP7049S) $687,900.

“Green Acres” Farmhouse built in 1900. 2.16-Acres in Paso Robles City limits, surrounded by acreage, oak trees, and views. Next to proposed Beechwood Specific Plan, lot split possible.Many improvements (PP2272C) $669,000.

Fantastic Riverglen Heights 3/2 upgraded hardwood floors, fireplace, custom built-ins, plantation shutters. The kitchen opens to the family room, oversized owners suite, sliding doors to backyard of flourishing landscape (PP140V) $664,000.

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Beautiful Montebello Estates on a large corner lot. 4/3.5 with great views, fully landscaped rear yard complete with a patio, hot tub, and garden boxes. 3-car garage with plenty of space for parking, workshop (PP297M) $729,900.

Almond Springs Estates. Welcome to this spacious 5/4 home with amazing views on 1-acre. Floor plan offers spacious rooms throughout the home, formal living and dining room, wood-burning fireplace in the family room, the lower level serves as a guest or granny unit (PP2322A) $699,900.

Beautifully Designed Spanish Revival 4/3 in Highlands subdivision.

Massive great room w/ outstanding views, open floor plan, currently under construction offers buyer possibility to make finishing selections. (PP593R) $787,900.

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Elijah Cooks Sets Records at Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@atascaderonews.com

BOISE, IDAHO — Friday afternoon, with the eyes of the nation on him, Atascadero alum Elijah Cooks shined brighter than any star on the field in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl as he set University of Nevada, Reno records in receiving yards with 197 yards and receptions with 14 in what might be his final collegiate

game.

Cooks, who wears No. 4, and entered Saturday’s game as the team’s leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns with 62/ 729/ 7 respectively and, just as we at the Atascadero News predicated, was in line for a big day as the Wolfpack entered the game with some injuries to their receiving core.

Coming into the game it was obvious that Nevada (7-5) was go-

ing to have to score points to win as they were going against Ohio (6-6) and the nation’s 20th-ranked scoring offense with a defense that had just dismissed its defensive coordinator in Jeff Casteel and two of his position coaches at the end of the regular season.

Ohio’s star quarterback Nathan Rourke lived up to the hype leading his Bobcats out to a big early lead up

Atascadero alum Elijah Cooks jumps over a defender to make a contest catch, one of his game-high 14 receptions, during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

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Templeton Girls Back on Track

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Defeat Santa Maria 3-1 to pickup first league win

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By CONNOR ALLEN connor@atascaderonews.com TEMPLETON -- The Templeton Eagles girls soccer team got off to a slow start to their 2019-2020 season but returned to their winning ways on Friday night when they defeated Santa Maria 3-1 at home on Erb Field.

The victory was the Eagles first in the Ocean league after they dropped their first two against Nipomo and Orcutt Academy.

“We actually had a pretty good pre-season even though we played some really tough teams and that’s what we were wanting to do,” Templeton head coach Mario Perez said following the game. “We played San Luis and Arroyo Grande, it’s been a while since we played them. So, playing them kind of gave us a gage on where we should be. We were able to score and play them pretty well.

After cruising to an Ocean League title, 9-1 record in league and 17-5-2 overall, last season the Eagles beefed up their preseason schedule in hopes that it would help them in the long run, with CIF in mind.

Templeton entered this season having to replace five seniors from last year’s team including three captains in Kiely Payne, Iveth Cortes and goalkeeper Makaila Landes. Payne and Landes were key defensive players a year ago but while the Eagles may have lost some depth in the backend they more than make up for it offensively as they returned all four of their leading scorers as well as two captains in Grace Alsup and Lauryn Simmons.

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I Juniors Martin Anguiano and Marvin Toledo close in on a Nipomo player during their game on Friday night.

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Greyhounds Offense Shines Atascadero currently first in Ocean League

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Sophomore captain Julio Lopez brings down a high pass in traffic in the Hounds 3-2 win.

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ATASCADERO — The Atascadero boys soccer team entered the season as one of the favorites in the Ocean League and have begun to hit their stride after a long preseason. Before having the last two weeks off for the holiday break, the boys soccer team played 13 games in just over two weeks’ time and capped it off with 13 goals in their final three games. Friday night, the Greyhounds returned to action and brought their offense with them, defeating Nipomo 3-2 at home to move to 3-1 and first in league. The Titans are also 3-1.

“We practiced twice a week over the break to stay fit but I almost wish we could have kept playing because we were scoring so well,” Atascadero head coach Gary Setting said on the sidelines Friday night.

It isn’t just that the Hounds have been scoring but how they have been scoring as they have been doing it in tremendous fashion. During the week of Dec. 22, Atascadero’s Jimmie Claudio dribbled down the visi-

realize that my year in review comes a little tardy as it is Jan. 8 already, but I’ve been so consumed with the Athletes of the Year and the Athletes of the Decade pieces over the past few months that I had little time to reflect until now. 2019 was a bit of a crazy year at the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press but one thing that has remained unchanged for over three years now is your sports writer. We have cycled through a few general managers, a couple of editors, now some new owners and a whole lot of good writers but through it all, I have been able to remain in my position and I am not naive enough to think that is because of my talent, so thank you to everyone that has been a reader this past year.

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ATHLETIC GOALS: Going out this year with some good experiences as a senior. I have been playing for a while so just making some good memories.

JORDAN BULLARD Paso Robles senior forward Jordan Bullard is our Paso Robles Press and Atascadero News Athlete of the Week for her performance against Righetti on Thursday night at War Memorial Stadium. Bullard scored both of the Bearcats only two goals and did so less than 30 seconds apart in the first half of their 2-0 victory, their first in the Mountain League this season.

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raditions abound during the holidays.

The rituals are as diverse as the people who celebrate them. Some can seem bizarre to the outside observer.

One tradition revolves around hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree and the first child to find it receives an extra gift. Some families of Polish descent hang their trees, ornaments, and all from the ceiling.

Local author, Emily Olsen Shipley, shared her unique family tradition in a submission to “Chicken Soup for the Soul: It’s Beginning to look like Christmas,” published in late 2019. Though the themes change, the Chicken Soup books are a collection of true inspirational stories from ordinary people. Emily’s story appears as one of the 101 stories of holiday love and wonder.

The holiday book is “Santa Safe,” meaning the recollections keep the magic alive for younger readers. The book also

includes heartwarming stories from Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and New Year, according to Shelby Janner, Ziker Media Publicity Director.

Being of Scandinavian descent, Emily said that her family’s tradition evolved from the celebration of Santa Lucia Day. Celebrated around the world in December, the holiday is especially prevalent in Sweden. Being a first-generation immigrant from Sweden, Emily’s grandfather kept the tradition alive.

Emily, who holds a master’s in English from Cal Poly and teaches rhetoric and writing composition at Cuesta College, said, “I teach the subject more than I actually get to do the practice and so I came up with the Santa Lucia story kind of on a whim.”

The legend tells the story of a young woman named Lucia, who was martyred for her Christian faith. Emily’s family ascribes to the version where the young lady brought provisions to other believers hiding in catacombs. The story goes that she wore a wreath on her head with candles mounted on it. The candlelit wreath served a dual purpose; it not only lit her way in the underground passages but also kept her hands free so she could carry as much as possible to the hiding Christians. Despite the differences in the various versions, they all agree that Lucia was martyred at a young age in Syracuse, Sicily, in the year 304 during the Diocletianic Persecution. However, no one seems to know how the

tradition became so popular in Sweden.

The Scandinavian tradition features a procession of young women in white dresses, red sashes and candlelit wreaths on their heads. The girls and their attendants, who carry candles, handout cookies and saffron buns to the families and congregations honoring Santa Lucia. Emily’s story recounts how each year her family carries on the tradition.

The family gathers together on the shortest day of the year.

After dinner, the aunts usher the girls into the backroom to prepare for the annual event.

The story details how the white dresses, red sashes and wreaths with electric candles were donned by the girls.

In her story, Emily tells how as each light is turned off in the house, preparing for the bright procession, her thoughts grew darker. Reflecting on the troubles and trials of the previous year, she writes that she understood why the Scandinavians chose the longest, darkest night of the

year to celebrate the festival of lights. Her story depicts an impromptu singing of “Silent Night.” At the same time, the family waited in the darkness and how she “pictured the joyous images of this traditional Christmas song and contemplated the alleluias of heavenly beings, the light of pure love, radiant beams and dawns of redeeming grace.”

As the girls started making their way through the room, lit by electric candles, Emily wrote how in that moment, the worries and darkness of the past year sloughed away.

She describes how she saw the tradition in a new light and found new joy in the holiday symbols that represent love and sacrifice.

“I understood the intercessory peace brought by St. Lucia, who faced a world more dangerous, more painful than my own,” Emily wrote.

Unfortunately, Emily could not celebrate the festival of lights with her family this year. Considered a high-risk for preterm pregnancy, Emily

has been remanded to bedrest at Sierra Vista Hospital since Oct. 3.

“I was at risk for preterm labor and had one complication that put me really close to it, so my doctors took the very conservative measure and said, ‘Into the hospital with you until delivery,” she said.

Despite her three-month stay in the hospital, Emily remains in good spirits. Pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, she has been counting the weeks to the moment when it’s safe to bring the little ones into the world. She already has the boy’s name picked, Issac Paul, but had not decided on a girl’s name at the writing of this article, though she said that the name Lucia is a contender.

Given the ample time she has spent in the hospital this holiday season, Emily has read the other stories found in the book. She said that among her favorites are “The Best Christmas Ever, “Dollhouse” and “The Christmas of My Dreams.”

‘Wines of the World’ Returns to Central Coast on Jan. 14 Grand tasting to showcase wines from France, Spain, Argentina, California and more STAFF REPORT

Wines of the World grand tasting returns to Atascadero’s Pavilion on the Lake on Jan. 14.

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NORTH COUNTY — Calling all Central Coast wine lovers — a rare array of international wines is set to be uncorked at the “Wines of the World” grand tasting on Jan. 14, wowing local palates with the flavors of Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Argentina, France and Paso Robles.

It all takes place at Atascadero’s Pavilion on The Lake. Early entry ($125; 5:30 p.m.) and general entry ($95; 6:30 p.m.) tickets are still available at WineSpeakPaso. com. Admission includes tastings from more than 40 wineries as well as light gourmet bites from local chefs and pur-

veyors.

“This is a chance to taste amazing wines from around the world alongside some of the best wineries on the Central Coast,” said Amanda Wittstrom-Higgins, co-founder of Wine Speak Paso Robles, which is hosting the event. “As far as local wine tastings go, there is nothing like it.”

Featured international vintners will include Laura Catena of Catena Zapata, Argentina; Emanuel Kemiji, MS of Clos Pissarra, Priorat, Spain; Lionel Faury of Domaine Faury, Rhône Valley, France; Jenna Fields of The German Wine Collection; Lorenzo Scarpone of Villa Italia; Fran Kysela, MS of Kysela Pere Et Fils Importers; and Ayesha Trump of D’Ouro Vino.

This intimate tasting will also feature a “who’s who” of local wineries, including Booker, DAOU, Denner, Epoch, L’Aventure, Law, Saxum

and others. In all, more than 40 wineries will be on hand to share their finest vintages.

Featured food purveyors will include El Compadre, Thomas Hill Organics, 15C, The Range, Just Baked, Back Porch Bakery and Dark Nectar Coffee.

The “Wines of the World” grand tasting is part of the larger Wine Speak Paso Robles event, which returns to the Paso Robles wine country for its third year on Jan. 14-16.

Wine Speak is a trade-focused event showcasing an all-star cast of master sommeliers, wine industry leaders and hospitality professionals, all of whom rub shoulders with wine lovers at two signature public tastings — the “Wines of the World” grand tasting as well as the “BYOB Dinner” on Jan. 15.

For a complete schedule and tickets, visit WineSpeakPaso. com.

Paso Robles Girls Softball Sign-ups Begin Jan. 11 SUBMITTED ARTICLE Paso Robles Girls Softball League is a recreational softball organization that prides itself on providing the fundamentals of softball to girls ages 4 to 16 in the area. PRGSL’s mission is to provide a positive experience and have fun while learning the fundamentals of girls’ softball.

PRGSL is proud to be the only softball program in Paso Robles approved by USA Softball, the governing body for softball in the United States.

PRGSL participates as part of USA Softball of Central California, District 5. Games are played in Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, Los Osos, and Morro Bay. Practices start the first week of February, with games being played from March through early May. In addition to the recreational season PRGSL also offer All-Star Teams who participate in tournaments from May-July and beyond.

Practices will be held only twice a week during the preseason and then drop to once a week during the season. Games are played once during the week and once on Saturdays.

PRGSL offers access to the game for only $180 per player (with a $10 discount provided to siblings and/or 6u division). This includes a jersey, field usage, and all umpire fees, as well as entry into our midseason and end-of-season tournaments.

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TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/20/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192754 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JAC OFFROAD, 8566 EL CORTE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JARROD CAIN, 8566 EL CORTE, 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/ JARROD CAIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/22/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192790 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LET’S LAUNCH NOW, 1450 EUREKA LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TAYLOR FERRELL, 1450 EUREKA 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/ TAYLOR FERRELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192800 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SAN LUIS HANDYMAN SERVICE, 260 O’CONNER WAY, UNIT C, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIAN PATRICK ELGIN, 260 O’CONNOR WAY, UNIT C, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 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 P. ELGIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/20/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192873 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FARMHOUSE WINE & CIDER CO, CENDRE WINES, 3230 RIVERSIDE RD SUITE 190, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KEVIN B MCLAUGHLIN, 5807 CASCABEL RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ KEVIN B. MCLAUGHLIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original

statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 157 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192872 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARBUCKLE RIDGE, 7300 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SCOTT SAUNDERS, 7310 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SCOTT SAUNDERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 158 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192871 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AG MOISTURE, 10800 SANTA ANA, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: STREAMSIDE INC, 39421 RD 36, KINGSBURG, CA 93631 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/ STREAMSIDE INC, ROBERT KENT-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192877 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGHLAND CLEANING SERVICES, HIGHLAND CLEANING, HIGHLAND, 5695 ROSARIO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BENJAMIN LORNE FERGUSON, 5695 ROSARIO 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/ BENJAMIN L. FERGUSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/09/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my

office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 160 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192822 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MISSION DEVELOPMENT, 785 QUINTANA RD #204, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOHN KING, 785 QUINTANA RD #204, MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHN A KING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/09/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NON APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/09/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 161 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192837 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DAOU FAMILY ESTATES, DAOU VINEYARDS, DAOU, 2777 HIDDEN MOUNTAIN ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: DAOU VINEYARDS, LLC, 2777 HIDDEN MOUNTAIN 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/ DAOU VINEYARD, LLC, DANIEL DAOU, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/04/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192853 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STEAMPUP PARLOR, 1405 SPRING STREET #102, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON-

DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TINA PRICE, 1794 BELLA VISTA COURT, 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/ TINA PRICE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 163 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192801 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JAMBA JUICE/ AUNTIE ANNE’S, 6994 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422-4209, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: SLO LIFE COMPANY, LLC, 446 PRINTZ ROAD, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SLO LIFE COMPANY, LLC, JEFFREY OLDS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/05/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 164 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192752 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: POINT SUR ADVISORS, 524 E. BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: POINT SUR ADVISORS, LLC, 524 E. BRANCH STREET, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ POINT SUR ADVISORS, LLC, ERIKA D. BYLUND, SOLE MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/15/2019

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CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SCURRENS, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192919 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CALIFORNIA VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 13080 SODA LAKE ROAD, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA 93453, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CALIFORNIA VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 13080 SODA LAKE RD, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, CA 93453 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/ CALIFORNIA VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH, FREDERICK YOUNG/ TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/07/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 171 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192776 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING, 9090 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRIAN D. HEINZ, 9090 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, ATASCADERO CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BRIAN D. HEINZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/1/1989 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business

Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 172 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192784 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SACRED ARMOR TATTOO ART COLLECTIVE, 105 S MAIN ST SUITE 2, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHLOE EVERLIE ATKINS, 4600 ROCKY CANYON RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CHLOE EVERLIE ATKINS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/04/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/04/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192903 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, 6645 MORRO RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, 6645 MORRO RD., ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PLANNING CONSULTANTS LLC, KIM R. KUNZ, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/17/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/17/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 174 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20192914 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DUBOST, 9988 CHIMNEY ROCK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: TASTE OF ADELAIDA, 9988 CHIMNEY ROCK 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/ TASTE OF ADELAIDA, KATE DUBOST, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2005 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 175 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192918 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1645 PARK ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 934462132, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PASO ROBLES BAPTIST CHURCH, 1645 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO ROBLES BAPTIST CHURCH, MICHAEL D. GOODMAN, TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/02/1893 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 176 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192923 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST BIKES, 4625 SAN VICENTE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON-

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PAGE B-6 • Wednesday, January 8, 2020 DUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: WILL E HESCH, 4625 SAN VICENTE, ATASCADERO CALIFORNIA 93422, KATHY L HESCH, 4625 SAN VICENTE, 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/ WILL E. HESCH, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/25/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 177 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192912 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: GUY ALLEN BRANCH JR, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93446, TERESA MERCEDES ROJO-BRANCH, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, 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/ GUY A. BRANCH JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 179 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192904 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TW FERM CO, THOMAS WILLIAM FERMENTATION COMPANY, 45 N MAIN STREET, BLDG 2, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: THOMAS WILLIAM INC., 45 N. MAIN ST BLDG 2, 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/ THOMAS WILLIAM INC. JAMES SCHREINER- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/17/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/17/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 180 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192818 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: FRIENDS OF GALLEGOS RANCH, 14550 FALLEN LEAF LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DEREK F ROSENTHAL,

14550 FALLEN LEAF 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/ DEREK ROSENTHAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 181 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192921 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HATHWAY CO LLC, 331 HATHWAY AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93405, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: HATHWAY CO LLC, 331 HATHWAY AVE, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93405 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/ HATHWAY CO LLC, NICHOLAS WILLIAM SCOTT, COO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/08/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8, 1/15/2019 LEGAL CM 182 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192940 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGEL SERRATO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, 9650 LAS LOMAS AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANGEL EPIMENIO SERRATO, 9650 LAS LOMAS 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/ ANGEL SERRATO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/23/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/23/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/23/2024 PUB: 12/31, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2019 LEGAL CM 183 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192913 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, 1660 CIRCLE B RD., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, LLC, 1660 CIRCLE B 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 regis-

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trant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PASO VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, LLC, OCTAVIO GARCIA, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/19/2024 PUB: 12/31, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2019 LEGAL CM 184 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192952 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MIGHTY FINE RANCH, 9280 SANTA MARGARITA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: RORY LANE LIVINGSTON, 9280 SANTA MARGARITA RD, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, HEATHER SUSANNAH LIVINGSTON 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/ RORY LANE LIVINGSTON, CO-OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/19 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/26/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 190 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192960 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WOODCHUCK CONSTRUCTION, 1225 CLARABELLE DR., MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHARLES MITCHELL INMAN JR., 1225 CLARABELLE DR., MORRO BAY, CA 93442 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CHARLES INMAN JR., OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/27/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE:10/31/2010 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/27/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 191 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192957 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PRO-LABOR FARM SERVICES, 1107 PATRICIA LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MIGUEL ANGEL CAMPOS, 1107 PATRICIA 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/ MIGUEL A. CAMPOS-RODRIGUEZ, OWNER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/27/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/27/19 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/27/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 192 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192971 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DEMETRIUS COMES HANDYMAN SERVICES, 4220 UNION RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DEMETRIUS LOUIS COMES, 4220 UNION RD, 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/ DEMETRIUS COMES, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/31/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/31/19 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/31/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 193 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192965 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ANIMAL EXPRESSIONS PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING, 2509 B VILLAGE LANE, CAMBRIA, CA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KELLEY MONTGOMERY, 157 VIA ROBLES, 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/ KELLEY MONTGOMERY, OWNER/GROOMER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/30/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/01/2006 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/30/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 194 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192975 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE. 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, INC., 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, 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/ AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, INC., GUY BRANCH JR, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/31/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby

certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/31/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 195 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20192976 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20192912 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 12/19/2019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: GUY ALLEN BRANCH JR, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93446, TERESA MERCEDES ROJO-BRANCH, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE. SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: GUY BRANCH JR THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON 12/31/2019 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK

BY JAANDERSON, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 196 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20192977 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20192772 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, 1140 RAMADA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 12/03/2019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: ROJO BRANCH ASSOCIATES, LLC, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: ROJO BRANCH ASSOCIATES, LLC, GUY BRANCH JR, PRESIDENT THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON 12/31/2019 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK

BY JAANDERSON, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200007 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WINEGROWDAN VINEYARD MANAGEMENT, 880 ALINA LN., NIPOMO, CA. 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DANIEL FIGUERO MARTINEZ, 880 ALINA LN., 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/ DANIEL F. MARTINEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AMCCORMICK, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires

01/02/2025 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192865 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE ENERGY GARDEN, 4201 OLD NACIEMENTO, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TRICIA ELIZABETH GUNBERG, 4201 OLD NACIEMENTO, 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/ TRICIA ELIZABETH GUNBERG, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/11/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/01/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/11/2024 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/2019 LEGAL CM 203 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 9948-5470 TSG Order No.: DS730019005185 A.P.N.: 029391-017 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/08/2007 as Document No.: 2007038726, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: David R. Westveer and, Shannon L. Westveer, husband and wife as joint tenants, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/21/2020 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building (Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street), 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 17 SOMBRILLA COURT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $251,663.86 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness

due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-5470. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd.

Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction. com or Call: 1-800-2802832. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0364989 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 12/24/2019, 12/31/2019, 01/08/2020 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 167 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 130910-5 Loan No. 730461-LV1 Title Order No. 1346016CAD APN 021-193-007 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/07/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of

the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CAROL L. MARSHALL-ROWE AND LEWIS R. ROWE; TRUSTEES OF THE ROWE FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 14, 2006 Deed of Trust: recorded on 09/18/2006 as Document No. 2006066202 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 01/14/2020 at 11:00AM Trustee’s Sale Location: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 5 in Block 2 of Tract No. 32, in the County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, according to the Map thereof Filed for Record in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, on May 14, 1941 in Book 5, Page 51 of Maps. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1420 BONITA PLACE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $58,095.17 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you

may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 130910-5.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: 12/12/2019 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0364985 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS 12/24/2019, 12/31/2019, 01/08/2020 PUB: 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 168 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006890321 Title Order No.: 170255183 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 197-7657717703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/12/2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/18/2016 as Instrument No. 2016040257 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KEVIN ELDER AND JULIE ELDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/03/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2023 SUMMIT DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 APN#: 025-364-007 LOT 47 OF TRACT 1886, IN THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP RECORDED JULY 14, 1993 IN BOOK 17, PAGE 1 OF MAPS AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1994 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 66443 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM 1/2 OF ALL MINERALS, IN OR UNDER SAID LAND AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM D.J. CHILDS, ET UX., RECORDED JUNE 13, 1933 IN BOOK 137, PAGE 53 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice

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of Sale is $598,935.21.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a

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fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006890321.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information

is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800-2802832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/27/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4714282 01/08/2020, 01/15/2020, 01/22/2020 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2020 LEGAL CM 185 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008406415 Title Order No.: 190865952 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN

EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/28/2010 as Instrument No. 2010035538 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANDY J. KULIKOWSKI, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/03/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1696 9TH STREET, LOS OSOS, CALIFORNIA 93402 APN#: 038-451-030 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street

address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $174,347.97.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You

will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the

sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008406415.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM 800-2802832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/27/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-FN4714325 01/08/2020, 01/15/2020, 01/22/2020 PUB: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22/2019

LEGAL CM 186 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Self Storage Facility Act and the Business and Professionals Code, State of California, contents of the following units will sell at public auction by competitive bid on January 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM at EL PASO SELF STORAGE, 2935 UNION RD., COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, to satisfy the storage lien.

The contents of the storage spaces are believed to consist of miscellaneous boxes (contents unknown) miscellaneous clothing items, furniture, tools, auto parts, and household items.

TENANT NAME JUAN LOPEZ HEATHER SOTO CHRISTINE MCWHIRTER CARISSA RENDER BRYNN K. KENNEDY TRICIA CARPENTER Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within one day of purchase date. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party.

El Paso Self Storage 2935 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446

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(805) 237-1008 Auctioneer: Ken Erpenback License Number: #0721936 805-305-9888 PUB: 1/8, 1/15/2020 LEGAL CM 188 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ENTER INTO PRIVATE LANDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM In accordance with Fish & Game Commission Policy for Management and Utilization of Fish & Wildlife of Private Land, be advised that Camp Five Outfitters Inc. is submitting an application to the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for a license to enter into the Private Lands Management Program for the management of deer and elk.

The area will include the 3500 acre San Bartolome Ranch L.L.C in Bradley, Southern Monterey County.

Comments regarding the application should be sent to Jeff Cann, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite #100, Monterey CA 93940 within 15 days of publication of this notice.

PUB: 1/8/2020 LEGAL CM 189

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Indigo Clothing owner Roxy Bragg was dressed in 1920s attire during Atascadero’s first-ever First Fridays event Friday evening. First Fridays events will continue on the first Friday of each month with downtown merchants offering extended hours, special deals, food, drink and entertainment. Photos by Luke Phillips

Sharine and the Moonlighters perform at Entrada Avenue boutique anna & mom during the First Fridays event Friday evening.

From left, Mary Elkins, Roxy Bragg and Gergana Trautman, of Bulgaria, pose for a photo in their 1920s garb during Atascadero’s first First Fridays event on Friday evening.

Above, a sign shows the route for the second annual Brynn & Brittni Frace Memorial Running Chicken 10K & Fun Run at Santa Margarita Lake on Sunday.

Right, the Hiya Rock Project distributes painted rocks around the community with a QR code on the back so that people who find them can share the location of the rock along with a photo on Instagram.

Above and below, runners participate in the second annual Brynn & Brittni Frace Memorial Running Chicken 10K & Fun Run at Santa Margarita Lake on Sunday to celebrate Brynn and Brittni’s love of running. Photos by Hayley Mattson

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ELIJAH COOKS CONTINUED FROM B1

20-9 at halftime and 30-9 at the end of the third quarter.

However, the Nevada offense, led by their 6-foot-4-inch former Greyhound made a furious comeback and had a chance late in the game. Cooks was the Wolfpack’s entire offense on Friday, which isn’t hyperbole as the junior accounted for 45 percent of Nevada’s total offensive yards, and proved time and again that he is one of the premier jump-ball receivers in the entire country.

Cooks opened the game with a nice 17-yard which was foreshadowing for the feasting that was going to come in the second level of the defense.

Eight of Cooks’ 14 catches went for at least 15 yards.

The Nevada offense struggled in the first half and never really found its stride until the fourth quarter when they started to click but it wasn’t quite enough. Trailing 309, the Wolfpack started their drive at their own 22-yard line that ended in an 8-yard touchdown catch between Cooks and freshman quarterback Carson Strong. The extra point attempt was blocked, cutting the score to 30-15 with 10:42 to go in the game.

On Ohio’s ensuing possession, Nevada’s Dom Petterson forced a fumble on a strip-sack that brought the offense back out on the field full of momentum. Three plays later Nevada running back Devonte Lee punched it in from a yard out, this time the Wolfpack went for two, but couldn’t covert and trailed 30-21 with 8:42 to go.

With a gust of momentum blowing into their sails, the Nevada defense forced a three-andout, their first one of the game, and once again the offense was back in business and returned to their most trusted target.

Cooks hauled in two passes for 27-yards in the drive and set up his team inside the Ohio 7-yard line but a poorly executed trick play resulted in a fumble recovered by Ohio but Nevada never gave up.

Even down two possessions, the defense stiffened again, forcing their second consecutive 3-and-out, getting the ball on their own 33 with 2:45 to go in the game. In the biggest moment of his college career, in the national spotlight on ESPN, Cooks again delivered with a 42-yard catch and run, the longest offensive play in the game for either team and was taken down at the Ohio 9.

Strong tried passes to Cooks on 1st and 3rd down as they tried to cut the lead to only one but by that point the Bobcats had finally to give the receiver extra attention.

As a junior, Cooks is now eligible to declare for the NFL Draft but with 26 catches for 348 yards and a touchdown in his last two games with freshman quarterback Strong, it might make sense to come back for a potentially prolific senior year.

Cooks 14 catches and 197 yards were both Nevada school bowl records while the 197 yards ranked second all-time in Potato bowl history.

The junior finished the season as the team leader in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns and has 100 catches for 1297 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career.

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they are about my friends, your friends, that guy you see at Starbucks and people that we all genuinely want to see succeed.

I have had the opportunity to tell so many fun and unique stories, from Keenan Howell making the U.S. National Team, to every step of the Eagles softball CIF Championship run and even the tales of Maddi Gordon who moonlights as a drag racer on the weekends. I want to

Freshman Lauryn English crosses a ball into the box during the Eagles 3-1 win on Friday night. Photo by Connor Allen

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with three straight games against Mountain League opponents and went 1-2 defeating the Bearcats in War Memorial Stadium 2-1. Following a slate of tough local games Templeton played in the Peggy Renberg Holiday Classic and came home with a trophy ready to start league play.

“When we came back we just slowed down,” Perez said. “All of a sudden it was like we were back at square one,” After their first league game was rained out the Eagles hosted the Nipomo Titans, Dec. 17, for their home league opener and fell 2-0. Three days later they made the trip to take on their most recent rival in the Orcutt Academy Spartans, who pushed Templeton to the brink in a 2OT thriller last year, and lost in penalty kicks after two overtime periods after tying 2-2 in regulation.

Following the loss the Eagles had two weeks off

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tor’s sideline at Memorial Stadium and chipped the goalkeeper from about 20 yards out, which landed on Hudl. com’s top five goals in California for the week.

On Friday night against the Titans, the Greyhounds scored two more goals, one off a corner kick and one during the flow of play, that both came off the heads of charging Greyhounds.

The first goal came after 20 minutes of back and forth play from both after Atascadero earned a corner following a counter-attack. Sophomore captain Julio Lopez whipped his cross into the penalty area and Junior forward Toby Jones elevated above the rest of the defenders and powered the ball through the goalkeeper’s attempted block, off the post, and off the keeper’s head for a goal to put them up 1-0.

Ten minutes later the Hounds again made a run, this time down the center of the pitch, and Jones sent a perfect fluttering pass to junior Marvin Toledo at the corner of the five-yard box and he did the rest.

The Titans answered back with a penalty kick goal near the end of the continue bringing you North County stories that no one else is going to be able to tell.

This year, the newspaper’s new owners, Nic and Hayley Mattson and I have decided to tell more feature stories, pieces that go beyond the box scores and the bright lights. Stories that make you want to text your friends and say, “Hey did you know that tall guy from the gym used to play basketball in Italy?”

But this is where I need your help. If you have an awesome story, a comeback saga from an injury, a tale of persever-

for the holidays and returned to action Friday and appear to be back on track.

“I think it was the girls getting to know one another because we had to pick up those five new girls to replace our seniors” Perez noted.

Templeton beat the Saints 3-1 but the score could have been 8-1 had the girls finished every quality scoring opportunity they generated. Junior midfielder Siena Sagely opened the scoring for the home team only six minutes into the game when she picked up a richoquet and fired it into the back of the net.

“I think our team has to work on connecting and scoring in general,” Sagely said. “We are a new team so it is just building that bond between us and I think it is getting stronger as you can see from this game and -- yeah I think the connection is all that we are looking for.”

The Eagles dominated the majority of the possession but did not put in another goal until the end of first half when Emily Puita added another goal.

Santa Maria broke free for a goal in the second half

half to bring it to 2-1 at halftime.

Nipomo tied the game up early in the second half and the two Ocean League favorites battled it out under the lights until Jones got free for one last, game-winning goal with seven minutes to go in the game putting Atascadero up 3-2.

With the victory over the Titans, the Greyhounds are now in the driver’s seat to win the Ocean League. Both Nipomo and Atascadero sit at 3-1 in the league but Atascadero’s loss came on an off night in Morro Bay to Pirates, who also have one loss. Should the Greyhounds win out, they would finish as the only team with only one loss.

Atascadero will only play league games from here on out until they reach the postseason and have eight total games remaining. In their next three games, Atascadero will face Mission Prep(1-1-1), Templeton (2-1) and Orcutt Academy (1-2-1) but face a long four-game road streak following their game with the Eagles. After two weeks away from home, the Hounds will return to Memorial Stadium on Friday, January 31 for what could be a huge game against the Morro Bay Pirates.

ance that finally paid off, your son/daughter is a nationally ranked hacky sack champion or maybe your neighbor is just unbeatable at darts after six BL Platinum’s, I want to hear about it.

As we start another year and our first with new ownership under 13 Stars Media, I want to remind everyone where and how you can find us and all the stories on North County athletes because if you consume all of your Atascadero News or Paso Robles Press content from one source, you might be missing out on some

cutting the lead down to 2-1 but the Eagles quickly responded as Merran Grindley sprinted down the sideline and sent in a perfect cross to Lauryn English who slotted it perfectly for the game sealing goal and a 3-1 victory.

“Even though we are a small town we make things happen,” Sagely said following the win. “And just because our team was really good last year doesn’t mean that we can’t do it again. We do have some fresh talent but once they grow their confidence we will be really good.”

Templeton is now 4-6 on the season and 1-2 in the Ocean League but are set up nicely to make a big run. The Eagles play Pioneer Valley, Mission Prep, Morro Bay and Santa Maria again in their next four games who are the bottom four teams in the Ocean League. Following the run Templeton will play Nipomo, who is currently 4-0 in league, in a huge road game on January 24 and follow it up with a rematch against Orcutt Academy at home on January 28.

Atascadero midfielder Martin Anguiano dribbles through defenders looking for an open teammate. Photo by Connor Allen

fun stuff. First and foremost, we have the weekly printed version of the newspaper — that is our bread and butter.

We spend most of our time and meetings and energy focusing on bringing the North County a quality newspaper, something that is very rare these days. If you are not a subscriber, I would highly recommend it. Luke Phillips, my editor, has finally had his shackles cut free and he can design and layout pages the way God intended.

I don’t want to be hyperbolic, but our paper will

make you want to use the LA Times as your puppy’s potty paper (I’m kidding, but seriously).

We also have a Facebook and Twitter page for both newspapers that are very active. There are times when things will appear there that are very time-sensitive, such as game times changing.

Sometimes I will throw a photo of a team up there that has won a tournament or something of that nature over the weekend if I know I won’t have time to report a full story on it. Lastly, and

my personal favorite, is my personal Twitter account (@ ConnorCAllen). This feels weird, like I’m running a promo for my own radio show on my radio show, but that is where you will get the most information. That is where I post the scores after games that I attend, that is where you will get awesome in-game action and scoring videos. You come for the breaking news and post-game interviews but you stay for the occasional sports memes and regular prods at general anarchy. Let’s be better in 2020.