Council declares July Parks Make Life Better Month
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com
ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. At the start of Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Heather Moreno read a proclamation that declared July as Parks Make Life Better Month.
Atascadero’s youth bring new life to the event
By CHRISTIANNA MARKS AND MAYLIA BAIRD christianna@atascaderonews.com
ATASCADERO — North County residents braved the heat on Thursday, July 4, to experience Atascadero’s 7th Annual 4th of July Music Festival. The free patriotic event took place at the Atascadero Lake Park from 4 to 8 p.m. and fun was had by all.
Like years before, the event was put on by and benefited Atascadero Colony Days. Everyone who aided in the special day was a volunteer, from the bands to the
food vendors. Everyone was there to celebrate their freedoms in America.
Of course, the main entertainment of the music festival, Bremen Town and Way Out West, pulled in a couple hundred people. Both bands played their bluegrass-infused tunes to an excited audience. But it was the surprise entertainment between the main music acts that added something unique to this year’s festivities.
“An event like July 4, celebrating the birthday of our country, it’s just like a family event and an all-ages event, and I really want to create a place for the children of our community to be featured as well,” said Event Director Dianne Greenaway from Atascadero Colony Days.
The surprise entertainment included three first-grade
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Welcome back to part two of meeting this year’s Miss California Mid-State Fair contestants who will be opening the fair on Wednesday, July 17, in the 54th Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant. A fair favorite, the pageant will happen on the Frontier Stage at 6 p.m.
All 11 contestants will participate in an interview asking what they would change or add to make the fair a better experience, their talent, evening gown, and a final question regarding their fair proposal.
This year, scholarship amounts have expanded. The crowned queen will receive
$2,500, while first runner-up will receive $1,000, and second runner-up will receive $500. In addition, Miss Congeniality will receive $250, and the winners of the interview and talent sections will receive $100.
Paso Robles Press/ Atascadero News asked this year’s contestants a few questions. Here are their answers:
Logan Rutherford, 21 School graduated from/ headed to next: I graduated from Cal Poly SLO last month with a Bachelor’s of Animal Science and am now actively applying to veterinary schools with hopes to become a large livestock vet in the future.
Talent in the pageant: I chose to use part of a sport and a passion I have been involved with my entire life, sprint car racing. I will be demonstrating and talking through some
students from San Benito Elementary School singing patriotic songs for the audience. They were even joined by three of their respective siblings to sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”
“When the kids finished, the audience erupted in applause,” added Greenaway.
In addition one of Atascadero’s High School Greybots volunteered to play “The Star Spangled Banner” on trumpet.
“I’m telling you. It was magical. He played. The audience rose to their feet silently; they just stood just spontaneously and just stood in silent attention,” Greenaway continued. “Our children added something very special
“Whereas Parks and Recreation promotes physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activity. And whereas Parks and Recreation supports the economic vitality of communities by providing front-line jobs, childcare for the essential workforce, and promoting community revitalization,” Moreno said at the beginning of the proclamation.
Recreation Supervisor Larisse Lopez was there to receive the proclamation.
“The Community Services Department and our entire rec team would like to thank the City Council for recognizing July as Parks Make Life Better Month. Without all our open spaces and great parks, our crew
ATASCADERO — Atascadero was saddened by the news that on Saturday, June 8, Judson “Jud” Porter passed away at the age of 83. Porter was well-loved in the community and co-owner and publisher of our very own Atascadero News for 42 years.
“He was a genuine all-around good guy and
a sweet soul and got along with everybody,” said his wife of 60 years, Christie Porter. Jud started working at Atascadero News at the ripe old age of 8. His parents bought the paper in 1949, and he started his career there by sweeping the floors. It wouldn’t be until 1978 that Jud and his younger brothers Jim and Jack took over the paper and ran it until 2003.
“It was such a huge newspaper then because there was no internet or anything. It was a lot of ads and a lot of stuffing and a lot of information,” said Jud’s daughter, Michelle Ring. “In those days,
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and unexpected to the day.”
This year, the food booth was run by the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) local chapter called SLO County Gun Owners, which is based in Atascadero. They sold corn dogs, hot dogs, chips, and drinks.
“We worked as a sponsor doing the food. We were able to supply free meals to our Boy Scout Color Guard and any veterans,” said local CRPA chairman Tom Nisbet. “We kept it very basic, and it was all cooked on Traegers.”
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Foundation also served beverages, including beer and wine, for the adults in attendance, and the Atascadero Middle School Robotics team sold root beer floats and corn on the cob.
The Greybots and the Christian Motorcycle Club were also there, lending a hand.
“It’s real exciting to see people having good fun and celebrating our country,” added Nisbet.
Parked cars crowded every road and side street near Templeton Park this Fourth of July. Patriotic floats, decked-out trailers, old classic cars, trucks, a mariachi band, dancing horses, and even a mobile ax-throwing trailer filled the streets and
paraded the park last Thursday morning.
The park itself was filled with red, white, and blue pop-up tents and wagons. Everyone dressed up in theme, with face paint, cowboy hats, and boots. Thanks to this holiday and muchneeded break, families were able to enjoy themselves and each other’s company. Many relaxed in lounge chairs as they watched the parade while their children were able to play and run around freely. This year’s theme for the parade was “Independence Day, the Templeton way,” and they definitely achieved that expectation.
Rachel Farmer from San Luis
Obispo explained how she and her family have been attending this event in Templeton for the past six years and that they love the small-town atmosphere that this Fourth of July parade provides. “I live in San Luis and there really isn’t anything like this in San Luis Obispo city,” Farmer said.
Many participants expressed how much they love this tradition, how fortunate they feel to live in a small town and feel like they are part of a strong community.
Jenny Johnson from San Miguel explained how it was her first time attending this parade. “I’ve had goosebumps and chills
watching the different floats go by and I think it represents a strong small community here in our county.”
Those who live here are proud of their town and it definitely shows. Tom Bolton from Atascadero said, “I think that this is a great town, great parade, has a small town feel, and very patriotic. I think these people love their town. They are proud of it.”
Templeton has been hosting this parade for over 40 years. It was originally started by the Kiwanis Club of Templeton and then turned over to the Templeton Rotary Club. In addition to being a fun, fami-
ly-friendly patriotic occasion, this parade also serves as a charitable event. Jason Tesarz, chairman of the Templeton Rotary Club’s parade, described how all proceeds from donations go toward funding scholarships for Templeton high school graduates.
“We do both college and vocational scholarships,” he says. “We also send kids to a leadership camp put on by Rotary International once a year.” Donations help give back to the community. They make it possible to award scholarships to our local high school graduates, which aids their transition into college.
would not be able to serve the community in all the ways we do. From our programs and our activities to our special events. Our current summer lineup is packed full of things taking place outside in our parks and our different facilities,” said Lopez.
Later in the meeting, Planning Manager Kelly Gleason presented the council with the lone public hearing of the night, an Amendment to Grand Oaks Paseo Master Plan of Development.
“We first saw this project Nov. 2019 when it was approved with a small lot subdivision that included a lot of cottage homes, a community building, and a live-work component as well,” Gleason said. “The community building had some flexible gathering space within it and was just kind of a single-story building along the frontage of the project. To date, they’ve completed a large majority of the project.
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the paper, when we owned it, came out on Wednesdays and Fridays.”
“First, just Wednesday, and then we added Friday,” added her mom, Christie.
Atascadero News was always a Porter family affair, and everyone, from spouses to kids, nieces, nephews, and grandkids, would jump in to help when needed. Jud and his brothers also had numerous employees. Michelle added that there could be up to 50 at a time.
“They had a huge, huge printing press. If they were running late, sometimes we’d get a call and have to go down there and help them stuff the paper. If it had a lot of inserts,” reminisced Christie.
Michelle said that she was the oldest of the Porter grandkids, so she would work down at the paper with Jud and
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important aspects of safety used for the drivers and crew.
Favorite thing about the fair: Being that I own and run a show pig breeding business, 805 Swine, one part of the fair that I enjoy is watching the children interact with the animals I’ve bred and raised, seeing how they’ve grown together over time. There are many aspects of the fair that I love which makes it hard to choose one thing — the fair itself is my favorite time of year.
Movie you could watch over and over: “Talladega Nights”
There are 20 units that are finalized and have families living in them. There are five cottage units that are nearing completion, and then construction work did start on the live-work building.”
Other revisions were requested last year in 2023. And that version of the project made it all the way to council. Residents since that meeting have had concerns with construction of a unit on Lot 14 that wasn’t originally shown on the marketing given out by the applicants. The applicants worked with the Homeowners Accociation (HOA) to revise and amend the plan that would eliminate the Lot 14 unit and modify the rest of the project.
“So the proposed amendments this evening do eliminate that unit 14, which was kind of in the center of the open space area, and modifying the community building to include two additional residential (rental) units. So this increases the project’s feasibility with the elimination of that unit 14 and allows the community building to move forward
her uncles. She also took over her dad’s job of sweeping the floor along with other little jobs while she followed her dad around the paper after school every day.
“It was so fun. I loved going down there,” she said. “My grandpa was there sitting at his desk typing away, smoking a cigarette, and my dad was just busy doing all the things he did and teasing me, and [I got to] see the interaction with his brothers.”
The three brothers worked well together and made sure to take breaks every day. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon, Jud, Jack, and Jim would head across the street to the little coffee shop that was stationed across from the paper at the time. Just a 15-minute break for a coffee or a Coke, where they’d sit in their regular booth and interact with the waitresses who knew them by name.
“When I was walking home from
Ashlee Holt, 18 School graduated from/ headed to next: I will be a sophomore at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Talent in the pageant: My talent is a short presentation on three key points to follow for water safety.
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the fair has always been the livestock. I grew up raising livestock and showing at the fair for many years.
Movie you could watch over and over: A movie I could
financially as well,” added Gleason. “They’re also requesting the elimination of the carport that was originally proposed over the residential tandem parking spaces.”
The amendments would also leave room for a new central patio space with barbecue and firepit tables for the residents, along with more. It would also remove the deck from under the large oak tree to save it as it is in state of decline due to construction and harsh summers. Developers also requested changes to the construction phasing agreement.
Councilmember Charles Bourbeau put forth the motion to pass the item with addition of making sure that the two additional rental units could not be used as short-term rentals. The motion passed unanimously.
During Council Announcements and Committee Reports, councilmember Heather Newsom addressed the community on why she has been absent the last couple of meetings.
school, if I timed it just right, I could go in and meet them there and get a piece of pie,” Michelle laughed.
Jud also wanted to expand his knowledge of newspapers, so he went to Linotype School in Sacramento. When he returned, he ran the machines at Atascadero News.
“Jud and I were about the same age. We were the ‘old guys’ at the newspaper. I had three bosses during my more than 30 years with the Atascadero News,” said local historian Lon Allan on his time working with Jud at the paper. “Jud, with his younger brothers Jim and Jack, worked well together to create a newspaper that was indeed ‘the newspaper that people read.’ We adopted that motto while we were working together.”
Allan went on to explain that he and Jud had a common goal to get every youth in the community pictured in the newspaper between them being in
watch over and over would be “The Proposal.”
Emily Joy “EJ” McNeal, 17 School graduated from/ headed to next: In the fall, I will be a senior at Paso Robles High School.
Talent in the pageant: My talent for the pageant is dancing. I choreographed my own lyrical/contemporary piece to the song “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle.
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the fair is the hometown atmosphere. I enjoy watching my friends show their livestock and seeing all their hard work
“Being an elected official is always a challenge of balancing public office and maintaining a private life. In doing so, my family wants to acknowledge that we are very blessed to have a wonderful sister of mine who did a selfless act,” said Newsom. She went on to say that her husband was the recipient of an organ transplant from her sister to help him survive. He has been recovering for the last few weeks. She also thanked her city family, the Atascadero Fire Department, the medical teams throughout the state of California who helped her family, and the Mercy Air Paso Team, who flew her husband to San Fransico for his operation.
“Thank you, and we’re very excited to be back on the dais,” Newsom added. “If I come and go, you’ll know why, because I’m out celebrating the importance of every day, because we have to live in the moment because tomorrow’s not promised.”
The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.
kindergarten and when they graduated from high school.
“One thing that’s funny is that when he (Jud) would work around that ink all day, his shoes would have black ink on them, and it would show up on the carpet here and there. You know, that’s just being married to a newspaper person back in those days because all the ink was everywhere,” said Michelle of her dad.
“It was all over his hands, to where it just went into his pores,” continued Christie.
Jud and his wife Christie got married in 1963. In fact, Christie was only 17, and Jud was 22 when they got married, so Christie’s mom had to sign for her at the courthouse. Once Jud retired, the couple spent their time traveling, attending community events, and pouring themselves into their kids, grandkids, and the rest of their family and friends.
pay off. I also love to look at home arts, especially the floral arrangements that I enter into the fair. When I was younger, I loved to dance on the Headliner stage with Class Act Dance, even though the stage was so hot. I also love to go to the concerts. Last year, I went to see Lauren Daigle perform on the Chumash Grandstand Arena. That was the best concert I have been to so far.
Movie you could watch over and over: “Princess and The Frog,” mostly because I identify with Princess Tiana and her dedication and perseverance through all of the trials and tribulations to achieve her goals.
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“He was a great soulmate, and like I said, we were married 60 years. We had a very happy time together. We didn’t travel until he retired after 42 years, and then we started traveling. We really traveled a lot after that. It was a lot of fun,” Christie said. “When I get lonesome for him now, I just pick up an album (of their travels) and start looking through it. He was definitely my soulmate. I know that for sure.”
Jud was also an avid golfer and would head to Chalk Mountain with his brothers after the paper was completed on Fridays. On top of that he was a part of most of Atascadero’s community organizations throughout his years, and he and Christie were always at the high school football field to cheer on their grandkids.
Jud’s celebration of life will take place at the Pavillion on the Lake on Saturday, July 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Chelsea Hoyt, 17 School graduated from/ headed to next: I will be a senior at Paso Robles High School in the fall.
Talent in the pageant: I am designing a floral arrangement for the pageant.
Favorite thing about the fair: My favorite thing about the fair is the large variety of food options you have. There are also some foods that are very well known, like the cinnamon rolls or funnel cakes, which are a must to get.
Movie you could watch over and over: One of my all time favorite movies is definitely
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“Hannah Montana: The Movie.” I can rewatch it over and over again.
Bailey Van Huss, 19 School graduated from/ headed to next: I graduated from Templeton High School in 2023 and will be attending my sophomore year at Cuesta College in the fall.
Talent in the pageant: Modern-day gold prospecting.
Favorite thing about the fair: The livestock is my favorite part.
Movie you could watch over and over: “The Avengers” Good luck out there, ladies.
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Visit SLO CAL appoints new president and CEO
Cathy Cartier appointed to role after serving as chief marketing officer for three years
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Visit SLO CAL (VSC), the official destination marketing and management organization (DMMO) for San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL), officially announced the appointment of Cathy Cartier as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.
During the VSC Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 27, Cartier was unanimously appointed to
the position following her successful tenure as interim president and CEO. Cartier joined the organization in 2021 as chief marketing officer, bringing more than two decades of leadership in the tourism marketing industry.
“I am honored to step into this new role,” Cartier said. “SLO CAL is a dynamic and vibrant region and I look forward to continuing to promote the destination alongside the talented staff of Visit SLO CAL. Under my leadership, Visit SLO CAL will steadfastly collaborate with our investors, partners and stakeholders to drive exponential growth in the tourism economy and enhance community engagement.”
Cartier has brought extensive experience to Visit SLO
CAL, possessing extensive experience in brand building, audience engagement, crisis communication, and marketing strategy.
“We are delighted to announce Cathy Cartier as the new president and CEO of Visit SLO CAL,” said Board Chairman Mark Eads. “Under Cathy’s leadership, Visit SLO CAL aims to further establish itself as the premier travel and tourism organization for the region, driving economic prosperity through innovative initiatives and striving to embody the SLO CAL lifestyle of ‘people, place and pace.’”
Prior to joining Visit SLO CAL, Cartier served as president of Cartier Global Strategies, an international marketing firm associated
with global companies. She also held the position of chief marketing officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the destination marketing organization for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.
In 2023, tourism in SLO CAL generated a significant $60.1 million in transient occupancy tax revenue and contributed $110 million in local tax revenue. Without the tax revenue generated by tourism, each local household would need to pay an additional $21,415 to create the same economic benefit for the community. Furthermore, each household would need to spend an additional $1,914 in taxes to create the same economic impact for local businesses.
Farmers work to save heat-stressed crops and livestock
Farmers irrigating fields more, adding misters and fans to cool livestock, and shortening daytime work
By CHING LEE California Farm Bureau Federation
CALIFORNIA — Crops and livestock across the state continue to take a beating as California farmers work to reduce impacts of a lingering heat wave that has increased their costs and jeopardized production.
With prolonged triple-digit temperatures pummeling the state’s key agricultural regions — topping 110 degrees in some areas — farmers are irrigating fields more frequently, deploying misters and fans to cool livestock, and shortening daytime work for agricultural employees or working after sundown.
Merced County dairy farmer Bob Borba said milk production could drop 15 percent to 20 percent when there are consecutive days of high heat as cows eat less. Hot weather also reduces cow fertility and breeding, throwing off the dairy’s calving schedule. Cows that calve in sweltering conditions will be more stressed, he added.
“Dairy cows have a hard time with heat,” Borba said.
Even so, dairy farms have come a long way in the past 20 years in how they protect their animals from extreme weather and keep them more comfortable during heat waves.
The barns themselves have changed, with open corrals under roofs to provide shade from the sun. They’re also equipped with fans and misters or soakers that spray cows regularly with water to cool them off.
What’s more, dairy nutritionists typically change the herd’s diet to a ration with more calories and fiber to compensate for the animals’ reduced feed intake during sustained high-heat events, said Rubia Branco Lopes, University of California Cooperative Extension dairy advisor for Tulare and Kern counties.
Keeping the cow’s diet high in fiber is important, she said, as it reduces the risk of ruminal acidosis, or grain overload, which could lead to increased risk of lameness and mastitis.
Heat stress also affects the cow’s immune system because the animal is doing all she can to reduce her body temperature, increasing stress. This will decrease her fertility, she said.
While keeping shade and water on the animals remains important, Branco Lopes said shading water troughs and feed bunks will encourage them to drink and eat. Dairy farmers should also check the nozzles on sprinklers or misters to ensure they’re working properly, she said.
“It’s little things, but in the end, they’re important,” Branco Lopes said.
Borba said even though improved health and farm conditions have allowed dairy cows to better handle extreme heat, there will still be some mortality. His concern, he said, is with the state’s limited rendering capacity to keep up with livestock carcasses.
Persistent, scorching temperatures can put crops such as table grapes at risk. At Mirabella Farms in Fresno County, grower Philippe
Markarian said he was working to prevent damage to the fruit. But he said he anticipates some crop loss.
“The vines will be under a significant amount of stress,” he said.
Last week, most of the varieties Markarian grows were going into veraison, when the grapes begin changing color and ripening. With high-enough heat, the berries will cook on the vine, especially if they’re in direct sunlight, making the fruit unsalable.
Markarian said he was increasing irrigation to help the vines weather the heat. He was also experimenting for the first time with applying a polymer coating designed to prevent vine stress by mitigating transpiration, helping the plants regulate their internal temperatures.
He typically begins picking Flame Seedless — the first variety to come off each year — around July 10-14, but heat stress on the plant will delay harvest, he said.
Other permanent crops such as walnuts may also sustain damage from the heat. With triple-digit temperatures continuing, Stanislaus County grower Jake Wenger said there is always concern the nuts will get sunburn. Walnuts exposed to direct sunlight may turn black as the heat cooks the kernels inside the shells.
To prevent sun and heat damage, he said he applies a white clay film on the foliage and nuts, particularly trees on the edge of orchards and at the tops of canopies that receive the most direct sun. Even with these measures, he said he expects some sunburn damage.
In a crop progress report this month for Blue Diamond Growers, Mel Machado, vice president of member relations for the cooperative, said almond growers are increasing the frequency and volume of irrigation.
Fresno County farmer Donny Rollin, who grows almonds and pistachios, said he’s doing his best to keep his trees well hydrated. Because he irrigates in sets, he said, the challenge is timing his watering rotation around orchards so that all his trees are adequately irrigated.
For Dave Vierra, who grows fresh-market fruits and vegetables in Yolo County, the growing season is still early enough that the heat won’t be too detrimental to his crops. He said he expects “minimal loss” on his watermelon, which might get a bit sunburned. His sweet corn will fare OK, he said, as will his tomatoes, which are still on the green side, with the plant’s huge canopy to protect the fruit from sunburn.
With high heat, there is concern of increased pest pressure, especially mites, worms and moths, all of which he’s monitoring for in his corn crop, he said.
Perhaps his biggest heat-related impact so far is on sales, especially at farmers markets, which have seen attendance drop. To maintain his presence, he said he continues to participate in all his usual markets. His on-farm fruit stand also remains open, he said, though sales have not been as severely impacted as at farmers markets. He credited the installation of shade and misters at his fruit stand for keeping customers and employees comfortable.
One bright spot has been watermelon sales, which he said benefited from the heat. Sweet
corn and watermelon are typically big sellers during the summer, but he said sales of sweet corn have been sluggish due to higher prices at the retail level.
“It’s an interesting landscape at the moment, to say the least,” Vierra said.
With harvest crews working fewer hours due to the heat, he said there’s more spoilage in the field. Sweet corn is picked at night, with crews typically done by 9 a.m., he said.
Trying to keep crops cool through the heat will add to his costs, Vierra said, noting the increased energy used for cold storage and other cooling equipment. Because they are running full throttle, he said, they tend to need repair.
“We rarely get out of a heat wave like this
without some sort of equipment failure,” he said.
Excessive heat can also cause yield losses for field crops such as rice, especially during flowering, as the heat can hurt the pollen. But Luis Espino, UCCE rice farm advisor for Butte and Glenn counties, said the rice plant has not yet reached that vulnerable stage.
In the past, panicle blanking, or empty kernels on the rice panicle, was more common due to nighttime temperatures dropping below 55 degrees for consecutive days in mid-July, causing the flowers to not fertilize.
But in recent years, high daytime heat tended to be the more likely culprit for blanking.
“It just desiccates the pollen,” Espino said. “The flowers open, and that pollen just it cooks.”
Cathy Cartier was unanimously appointed president and CEO of Visit SLO CAL, following her successful tenure as interim president and CEO. Photo by Courtesy of Visit SLO CAL
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Investigation for cause of vehicle crash on SR-46 at Cholame ‘Y’ continues
A vehicle crash occurred on July 4 at the intersection of State Route 46 and State Route 41, known as the Cholame “Y.” One vehicle was in the turn pocket to make a left turn onto northbound SR-41 from eastbound SR-46, while the other vehicle was driving westbound on SR-46 just east of the intersection. As the vehicles approached the intersection, the vehicle turning left onto SR-41 turned directly in front of the westbound vehicle, causing the collision.
No serious injuries were reported, with a possible broken wrist being the worst of the injuries. The occupants of one vehicle were from Salinas, and the other vehicle’s occupants were from Tulare. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
More information is expected to be released by the California Highway Patrol at a later date.
Paso Robles man sentenced to 12 years in state prison for child sex crimes
On Thursday, July 3, District Attorney Dan Dow announced that Noe Simental Arce, 48, of Paso Robles, has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison for the molestation of a child who was under 14 years of age. The crimes occurred on numerous occasions over a two- to three-year period. Arce was convicted on May 8 after a nearly three-week jury trial.
After hearing all of the evidence in the case, the San Luis Obispo County jury found Arce guilty of four counts of committing sex crimes on a child under the age of 14, including lewd and lascivious acts and sexual penetration. The jury’s deliberation also found that there were two factors in aggravation: (1) the victim was particularly vulnerable, and (2) Arce exploited a position of trust and confidence with the young victim when he committed the crimes. The law allows additional consequences in sentencing when factors in aggravation have been proved.
At the sentencing hearing, the child’s mother read a written statement about how the defendant’s actions affected her family. She told the judge that her daughter said, “she begs God in her prayers to make her ‘normal’ again.” The victim’s mother added, “we will not be broken. These crimes are the worst in our communities and they cannot be tolerated.”
“The victim survivor demonstrated strength and courage by her actions and participation in the criminal and victim justice system,” Dow said. “It is because of her willingness to come forward and participate, that we were able to bring him to justice and prevent him from hurting any other children.”
Chief Deputy District Attorney Lisa Muscari strongly advocated for the judge to impose the maximum sentence of 14 years, citing the repeated targeting of his victim for sexual purposes over two to three years of time.
The defendant’s attorney argued in writing that the defendant should be granted probation instead of a prison sentence. The Honorable Catherine Swysen denied the defendant’s request for probation but imposed a lighter sentence than the prosecutor requested. The Judge also ordered Arce to register as a sexual offender.
The case was investigated by the Paso Robles Police Department with the assistance of the District Attorney Bureau of Investigation Child Forensic Interview Team. The young victim and her family were supported by the multi-disciplinary team of the San Luis Obispo County Child Advocacy Center, the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Center, and Courthouse Dog Program. The case was prosecuted by Muscari.
Centennial trail to close during creek repairs
The City of Paso Robles, in collaboration with Caltrans and the Upper
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Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District (USLT RCD), will begin Phase II of the Centennial Creek Rehabilitation Project on July 10.
Centennial Creek, a waterway connecting Lana Street to Navajo Avenue and ultimately the Salinas River, has long suffered from significant erosion, bank destabilization, damaged culverts, and habitat degradation. The Centennial Creek Rehabilitation Project aims to improve the creek’s functionality, hydrology (water flow velocity), and natural habitat through the following methods:
Grading specific areas of the creek to widen the channel, allowing water to pool and reducing scouring velocity.
• Creating roughened riffles (cobble beds) to mimic a natural creek system, slowing water and allowing sediment to settle.
Removing debris and rock hardscapes.
Planting a variety of native and fire-resistant plant species around specific creek areas.
The construction and rehabilitation project will last approximately 8 to 10 weeks, starting at the eastern/upstream portion of Centennial Creek (Lana Street to Nickerson Drive). For public safety, the city will close the walking path while heavy equipment conducts the work. The closure is estimated to begin on July 10 and continue through late August, provided the construction schedule remains as planned. Signage and fencing will be installed to deter pedestrians and ensure safety.
Post-construction, a three-year planting period will be followed by a sevenyear monitoring period to ensure the project meets agency success criteria.
The US-LT RCD will be responsible for long-term monitoring and maintenance, which will include plant watering, vegetation, and weed management, as well as other maintenance needs.
Caltrans provided funding to the US-LT RCD for the design and construction of the Centennial Creek Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, an endowment from Caltrans will be established and held by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, to be administered to the US-LT RCD to ensure the project site is monitored and maintained according to permit requirements.
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Joy Playground shade structure complete and has re-opened to the public
Joy Playground is open once again following a brief closure to install new shade over the swings. Parents Helping Parents is looking for more donors to complete the fundraising for the shade structure. The Kiwanis Club of Atascadero has generously offered to match up to $3,000 for all donations to the shade project. The Kiwanis Club has remained an instrumental community partner throughout the history of Joy Playground.
If interested in contributing to the shade structure, checks can be made out to Parents Helping Parents, noting Joy Playground in the memo, and mailed to 3620 Sacramento Drive, Ste. 201, San Luis Obispo. All donations are tax-deductible and will receive a donation receipt in return. Parents Helping Parents would like to thank their generous donors for making this new construction possible.
Cool down at the Ice Cream Zoofari this Saturday Cool down with the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, July 13, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at the 21st Annual Ice Cream Zoofari. This is an evening for all ages with music by DJ Andy Morris, activities for all ages, a wide variety of all-you-can-eat sweet treats, and exotic animals from around the world. This year, Ice Cream Zoofari will feature a variety of ice cream and more. They are offering The Scoop Ice Cream Shop in Atascadero with over 15 flavors available to sample, among other goodies planned and sugar-free options, too.
Tickets for Ice Cream Zoofari include Zoo admission along with all-you-can-eat ice cream, sundaes, and toppings. Tickets are $16 for ages 13 and up; $11 for ages 3-12, and free to ages 2 and under. All Zoo Members receive $2 off every ticket purchased. For more information and to purchase your tickets in advance, visit my805tix. com/e/ice-cream-zoofari.
The Charles Paddock Zoo is SLO County’s only zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It’s open daily and located at Atascadero Lake Park on Hwy 41/Morro Road, one mile west of Highway 101. For information, visit charlespaddockzoo. org or call the zoo at (805) 461-5080.
Cause of house fire on Cristobal Avenue still under investigation
The Atascadero Fire Department has released some additional information regarding a house fire that occurred on 7860 Cristobal Ave. in Atascadero on Tuesday, July 2.
Around 3 p.m. on the day of the fire, an occupant of the home reported a fire which received help from Atascadero Fire, Atascadero State Hospital Fire, Paso Robles Fire, Templeton Fire, Cal Fire, San Luis Ambulance, and the Atascadero Police Department.
Upon crew arrival, firefighters found a single-story, single-family residence with heavy smoke and fire on the rear of the structure. The fire had spread to the interior of the structure prior to arrival and smoke was seen from the eaves and attic vents.
The fire was reportedly “knockdown” within 18 minutes of arrival and crews remained on the scene for two hours for salvage and overhaul.
It was reported by Atascadero Fire that three occupants were injured — one was treated and released at the scene, and two were transported to Adventist Health Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton.
Atascadero Fire estimates that the property value lost is about $200,000, and the content value loss is at $60,000.
The fire originated in the back patio but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family pay for medical and expenses to rebuild their home/replace lost items. As of Monday, July 8, over $10,000 has been raised for the family. You can find the page here: gofundme. com/f/help-atascadero-family-rebuild-after-fire?lang=en_US&utm_ campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
Cause of vegetation fire on Morro Road remains under investigation
On July 2 at about 4 p.m., firefighters arrived to a vegetation fire adjacent to 10205 Morro Road. Residents of the nearby home reported the fire.
Upon arrival, Cal Fire Engine 50 reported approximately one-third of an acre of grass and brush burning along the roadside at a moderate rate of spread. Responding agencies included Cal Fire, Paso Robles Fire & Emergency Services, Templeton Fire & Emergency Services, and Atascadero State Hospital Fire. The fire was suppressed, controlled, and confined without incident. Damage was limited to private property fence posts. No injuries were reported.
The fire occurred while multiple units were still on the scene of a residential structure fire. Cal Fire Engine 50 was covering the city for additional incidents and was able to respond for assistance. Homeowners and bystanders helped suppress the fire prior to arrival with garden hoses. It took about 58 minutes for the fire to be contained. The cause of the fire is still undetermined. However, it is known that the fire began on the roadside.
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Sewage spill reported at Pismo Beach storm drain
Environmental Health Services advises that beachgoers should avoid
contacting the ocean water near the outlet at Eldwayen Ocean Park until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria.
The City of Pismo Beach Utilities has reported a sewage spill into a storm drain at the intersection of Morro Avenue and Ocean Blvd in Pismo Beach. Per the reporting party, an electrical failure caused a pump failure, which caused a main line to overflow.
The incident started on Wednesday, July 3, at 9:20 a.m. and was controlled at 9:47 a.m. Approximately 1,350 gallons of sewage were spilled onto the street. Approximately 500 gallons was recovered. Some of the sewage flowed across the street and into a storm drain that led to the Pacific Ocean. The City of Pismo Beach Utilities personnel have repaired the problem and are cleaning up the spill.
An ocean water sample was collected near the storm drain outlet, and warning signs were posted at the nearest beach access point at Eldwayen Ocean Park. The San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Division advises that beachgoers should avoid contacting the ocean water near this outlet until sample results indicate acceptable levels of bacteria.
Candidate filing period open for Nov. 5 General Election
The County of San Luis Obispo Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced last week that the candidate filing period for the November 5 General Election opens on Monday, July 15, and runs through Friday, Aug. 9. Anyone interested in running for office must complete the necessary paperwork by 5 p.m. on Aug. 9. This deadline will extend to Wednesday, Aug. 14, if the incumbent for an office does not file by the Aug. 9 deadline.
Contests on the November ballot include:
Top-two federal and state candidates from the March 5 Presidential Primary
• Open seats on 15 local school boards, 14 community service districts, and five special districts City offices throughout the county Those interested in being a candidate for city offices must file with their respective City Clerk. A complete list of open contests can be found online at slovote.com.
You may call the Elections Office at (805) 781-5228 to make an appointment for filing candidate paperwork for school board, special district, and community services district contests to ensure that the nomination papers can be prepared in advance.
A list of candidates who have filed and been deemed qualified to be placed on the ballot will be posted daily at slovote.com/november2024 beginning July 15.
San Luis Obispo debuts Downtown Summer Spending promotion
The City of SLO, in partnership with Downtown SLO, is launching the firstever Downtown Summer Spending promotion, which will take place from July 8 to Aug. 31, to reward spending this summer in downtown SLO. Every time you shop, eat, drink, get a service or take a class in downtown San Luis Obispo, you can enter to win incredible prizes. Simply complete a purchase at any one of nearly 100 participating businesses, scan a QR code and fill out a short entry form for a chance to win. Entries are not limited, so the more times you support downtown businesses from July 8 to Aug. 31, the more chances you have to win a weekly prize package valued at $250+ or the grand prize package valued at more than $2,500. Winners will be selected and notified each Monday throughout the duration of the promotion on @ShareSLO, the city’s tourism-facing Instagram account. So put your morning coffee, happy hour with colleagues, yoga class, birthday gift for a friend, or even a new haircut to good use and be entered to win great prizes throughout the summer.
The winner of the Downtown Summer Spending promotion’s grand
prize will be selected and notified on Monday, Sept. 9.
For more information about the Downtown Summer Spending promotion and to find a list of all participating businesses, visit slocity.org/summerspending.
For downtown businesses looking to sign up to participate in the Downtown Summer Spending promotion, fill out this form (forms.slocity.org/Forms/ Business-Participation) at any point during the promotion to be included.
ABC will announce new liquor license authorizations next month
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will authorize new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses, as well as intercounty transfers of these licenses, next month. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 9-20 at district and branch offices in eligible counties. Prior to this period, the ABC will announce the number of new licenses available and the eligible counties.
Applicants may submit one priority application per county for each license type. Fees are $18,635 for new licenses and $7,060 for intercounty transfers, payable via certified check, cashier’s check, or money order. If applications exceed available licenses, a public drawing will occur the week of Oct. 21. Successful applicants will have 90 days to complete their formal applications. Further details will be available soon on the ABC website and in district offices.
SLO County Elections Office announces I Voted’ sticker contest
The SLO County Elections Office is holding its first-ever “I Voted” sticker design contest, which is open to students in grades 3-6 and grades 7-12. The winning design in each division will be printed and distributed at polling places throughout San Luis Obispo County, and it will also be featured on the Clerk-Recorder’s website and in community outreach for the Nov. 5 General Election.
Entry forms can be found at www. slovote.com, and entries can be submitted in person, by mail, or via email between July 3 and Aug. 21. The two winning designs will be announced in September and winners will be invited to visit the new Elections Center with the Clerk-Recorder.
Both hand-rendered and digital artwork will be accepted, provided it adheres to the following rules: Contest Rules
Design must be a circle (see Helpful Tips below)
Design must include the words “I Voted” or “Future Voter”
• Design must include only original artwork (no copyrighted material, clip art, or anything originally produced by someone other than the student submitting the entry)
Design must be non-partisan and not reference any political party, group, or slogan
• Digital entries must be submitted as a jpeg and have a resolution of 300 dpi
• Hand-rendered art must be two-dimensional and on white paper
Entries must be accompanied by an official entry form, even if page 1 is not used
Entries must be submitted via one of the following methods by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21: Email: electionsoutreach@co.slo.ca.us / Mail: Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Attn “I Voted” Sticker Contest, 1055 Monterey St., Ste D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (must be received by 5 p.m. on August 21) / In person: Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Katcho Achadjian County Government Center, 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. Printed sticker size will be a circle that is 2 inches in diameter. Original designs may be larger than that but will be reduced to two inches in diameter for printing; please make sure any text will be readable if reduced. Print and use page 1 of our contest design form to create your entry at exactly the finished 2-inch size.
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DAVE MILLAN 1955-2024
Dave Millan tragically and unexpectedly passed away at the age of 68 on June 12, 2024, while celebrating his 45th wedding anniversary in Maui with his beloved wife, Carrie.
Dave was born in September 1955 in Mojave, California, and was the second of six children. He was raised in Orange
Born February 3, 1930, to Thomas E Jones and Marguerite Cheline, Patricia Jones was the only daughter of six. With five brothers, Patricia was destined to be strong, determined, and independent. Born in the small town of Pueblo, Colorado, Patricia might have grown up before standard electricity, but her family knew nothing but love and family. As Patricia grew, so did Colorado. Venturing into the bigger cities to go clogging with her friends or tasting pizza for the first time at a bar where she tended, she
County, California, and one of his proudest childhood moments was playing shortstop and relief pitcher in the 1968 Little League World Series, where his team, Bolsa Little League, came in 2nd place out of the U.S. teams and 3rd place in the world. He also represented Bolsa at the Senior League Baseball World Series in Gary, Indiana, in 1970. At the age of 20, Dave met his future wife, Carrie (who was 17), when he became roommates with Carrie’s brother. Once Dave got up the nerve to ask Carrie out on a date, they began a deeply loving and respectful relationship that grew incredibly strong because of the joys and challenges they faced together over the next 48 years.
Dave and Carrie started their family in Mission Viejo, California, and had three children:
Amy, Amber, and Kyle. In 1995, the family moved to Templeton, California, to lead a more peaceful and rural lifestyle. Dave was always involved in many aspects of his children’s lives and loved coaching their sports teams (including assistant coach of the Templeton High School varsity girls’ soccer team) and volunteering at their schools (Dave won Templeton Booster of the Year).
Dave learned the craft of masonry from his father and was incredibly passionate about his work. In 1980, he began his own business, Millan Masonry, and in 1992, he won a Brick Institute of California award for his skilled brick workmanship on a custom home. He was an amazing artist, and his exquisite attention to detail, trustworthiness, and genuine care for everyone he worked with and
was courageous and free-spirited. Patricia met the love of her life, James Ray Bundren (July 6,1928-March 11,1998). They were at a dance in the city, each with someone else. But they were meant to be. They married on September 17, 1948, in a church in Arvada, Colorado. Together, they bore six children: Roger Bundren (born August 5, 1950), Patty Philippian (born May 14, 1952), Lucy Butler (August 3, 1953- May 24, 2020), Letha Hampl (born January 18, 1957), Cynthia Kennedy (born May 31, 1960), Michael Bundren (born August 25, 1964).
Timothy Hudson Hacking passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 77, due to unexpected health complications.
Born on July 17, 1946, in Missouri, to Tom and Lorene Hacking, Tim was one of four children, alongside Tom, later Tami, and Tucker. After World War II, the family relocated to Los Angeles. Tim played baseball in high school and later at San Diego State Univer -
David Edward Pietz, born December 18, 1960, in Torrance, California, to John and Lydia, passed away in San Luis Obispo at the age of 63. He was the youngest of seven children. The family moved from Torrance to San Luis Obispo in 1972, where he attended San Luis Obispo Middle and High School. David, affectionately known to his friends as Dave or Davey, was an adventurous,
Patricia and her husband made the brave choice to travel West across the states to California. Leaving brothers, cousins, and family in Colorado, Patricia ended up near the Pacific Ocean.
A small home in San Fernando Valley offered her family the rolling hills of Hollywood and the Santa Monica Beach as playgrounds. Patricia worked at Van de Kamps Bakery and Dittos Pants Company.
The home, always full of life, was often a source of food and comfort for the neighborhood. The kids would beg for homemade tacos or baked goods from the bakery. There were poker nights, sleepovers, trips to Disneyland, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
As the children grew and moved away, Patricia was happy to see her children fly the nest. However, she was never far, a phone call away, always willing to listen.
After her husband retired from the grocer’s union, they headed north. Following Patty and her family, Patricia and
sity. An avid surfer, he spent his young adult life surfing and exploring the Baja and California coastline.
Tim began his career as a teacher before transitioning to a long career as a General Contractor in San Luis Obispo County. He had a significant impact on the area’s growth and development from the 1970s to 2010s and was known for his incredible work ethic, strong personality, and
funny, and free-spirited person. He was a talented gardener and spent most of his career working as an arborist, landscaper, and in the construction field. Dave was the life of the party and always entertained with his goofy antics and characters.
David is preceded in death by his father, John Pietz, and his mother, Lydia Pietz, as well as his brother, Tom Pietz (Jerrine). Dave leaves behind his three children: Hailey (27), Casey (25),
worked for made him highly regarded amongst his contractor peers. As much as his family and friends urged him to retire and relax, Dave could not quite fully embrace stepping back from work because he truly loved what he did.
Dave always said he didn’t need hobbies because his family and his home gave him purpose. His home was his sanctuary, and he was passionate about renovating, building, gardening, and creating an incredible space for his family to spend time together and enjoy. Family was everything to Dave, and he was most proud of being a dad and a Papa to his peanut. He was always supportive of his children and granddaughter no matter their interests or hobbies and was ever selfless, tender, generous, and forgiving.
Jim bought a small modular in Atascadero in 1979. Patricia helped out by doing laundry, sewing, and mending and helped manage the influx of grandchildren. Patricia was also the phone voice for Five Star Rain Gutters, Inc. from the late 1980s through the 2000s. She helped schedule appointments and offered customer service.
In total, 17 grandchildren were born. All raised in the neighboring cities of Atascadero, Patricia was able to help with newborn needs, babysitting, and teaching. For Patricia, being a Grandma not only filled her home with laughter and love but also filled her heart and eased her sorrows from being an empty nester. She was always available to care for a sick child, help get them to school, and even help host many birthday parties.
With baking apple pies and making homemade applesauce, she was able to feed her family with her delights. She sewed dresses for dolls and for the young granddaughters, some-
passion for building.
Tim was a beloved father and grandfather. He leaves behind four children, Kimberly Dougherty, Adam Hacking, Spirit Diener, Matthew Warren, and his treasured grandchildren, Anthony and Emma Hacking and Iris and Silva Diener. Tim took great pride and joy in his family and was comforted by their presence at the time of his passing.
and Sara (24). He loved to spend time fishing with them and would take them on wonderful spur-of-the-moment adventures. He filled their childhoods with joy and laughter. He is survived by his siblings, Susan Brown (Lauren), Sandy Beck(John), Kathy Kreile (Jim), John Pietz, and Joanne Fay (Brad). Dave will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. We hope to hear his infectious laugh again on the other side.
Dave was humble, soft-spoken, and steady. He was a master barbecuer, a man of simple tastes and pleasures, a teller of stories and silly jokes, a good listener (although how much he actually heard in later years is up for debate), a kind and gentle soul, and an adept bocce player. He would always help out anyone in need without a second thought. He touched so many people in his life and was loved and respected by all of them.
Dave was preceded in death by his father, Richard Millan; his mother, Gloria Jones; and his brother, Michael Millan. He is survived by the love of his life, Carrie Millan; daughter, Amy Millan and son-in-law, Mike Lew; son, Kyle Millan; daughter, Amber Pursley; and granddaughter, Lyric Millan. He is also survived by his brother-in-
times matching. She delighted in spoiling the grandkids with trips to the frozen yogurt place or a trip to Player’s Pizza on the weekends.
Patricia also had her hobbies. From playing bingo several nights a week to her monthly bunco parties, she was fun and outgoing. She was a regular at the Templeton Legion Hall, Paso Robles St. Rose Church, and the Atascadero Elk’s Lodge. She even made the trek to Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo a few times a year. Her bingo spot was set with multiple colors of dobbers, troll dolls with shiny bellies and pink hair, and other good-luck trinkets that the grandchildren offered. She was a friendly spirit who offered a hello and a helpful eye during the calling of the numbers. Even during Covid, Patricia adapted to online bingo, using her IPAD to play blackout.
In 2000, a few years after her husband’s death, Patricia made the tough decision to move in with her youngest daughter. She continued to play bingo and
Tim lived a colorful life, rich with freedom, joy, and family. His passion for surfing and the ocean remained constant until the very end. We trust he has now found peace, reunited with his beloved parents and friends who passed before him.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the Paso Robles Cemetery, with a reception to follow at the Paso Market Walk.
All are welcome to join the family in a celebration of life on Friday, July 26, at 11 a.m. at Cuesta Canyon Park in San Luis Obispo.
In Loving Memory
law, Dave Robison (wife, Sheila Westerman); siblings, Rick, Oscar, Jim, and Dalia; and faithful canine companion, Maddie. Above all, Dave treasured his family and was deeply devoted to them. Dave would have done anything and given everything to ensure that his family and loved ones were happy and secure. He was both the rock and the mortar of his family, and Dave’s kindness, generosity, and warmth will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dave’s memory will live on in our hearts forever. Services will be private, and a Celebration of Life will be held on September 14 in Templeton. A GoFundMe page has been established by a family friend, and donations to support Carrie can be made at the family’s website: https://gofund. me/6da282e4
bunco, laughing and learning. Poker was all the rage, causing late Saturday nights with laughter, jokes, and food.
In 1999, Patricia became a Great Grandma, forever changing her moniker to GG. Over the next 25 years, 30 children would be born into the family, meet Patricia and call her GG.
On June 17, 2024, Patricia Bundren took her last breaths. With thanks to the Lord, happy “I Love You’s,” and “I will see you in Heaven,” Patricia was greeted into Heaven. Surrounded by her family, Patricia was at peace in her home.
For those who knew her, her excitement was contagious. And her adventurous spirit was filled with hope as she went to Heaven.
Services for Patricia will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Chapel of the Roses. Refreshments will be served at 9 a.m., and Services will be from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cemetery services will start at noon at the Atascadero Cemetery.
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Building your team: Success for your real estate transaction
Iam constantly reading up and staying informed about what is happening in the real estate industry as well as our local market.
Of late, it seems the value of putting together a top-notch real estate team can not be understated when making sure your purchase or sale of your home runs as smoothly as possible.
The National Association of Realtors (N.A.R.) has put together a 7-step bulleted list of reasons why buyers should work with a Realtor. Because I know first hand the value added when working with a professional Realtor, I wanted to share it. This list is as follows:
1. Act as an expert guide. Buying a home typically requires a variety
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he “Little White Church” has anchored the corner of 13th and L streets since the very early 1900s. It is believed it was built in the late 1800s on the “mesa” (K Street) and moved to its present location
of forms, reports, disclosures, and other legal and financial documents.
A knowledgeable real estate agent will know what’s required in your market, helping you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved in a real estate transaction; you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.
2. Offer objective information and opinions. A great real estate agent will guide you through the home search with an unbiased eye, helping you meet your buying objectives while staying within your budget. Agents are also a great source when you have questions about local amenities, utilities, zoning rules, contractors, and more.
3. Give you expanded search power. You want access to the full range of opportunities. Using a cooperative system called the multiple listing service, your agent can help you evaluate all active listings that meet your criteria, alert you to listings soon to come on the market, and provide data on recent sales. Your agent can also save you time by helping you
winnow away properties that are still appearing on public sites but are no longer on the market.
4. Stand in your corner during negotiations. There are many factors up for discussion in any real estate transaction—from price to repairs to possession date. A real estate professional who’s representing you will look at the transaction from your perspective, helping you negotiate a purchase agreement that meets your needs and allows you to do due diligence before you’re bound to the purchase.
5. Ensure an up-to-date experience. Most people buy only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years between purchases. Even if you’ve bought a home before, laws and regulations change. Real estate practitioners may handle hundreds or thousands of transactions over the course of their career.
6. Be your rock during emotional moments. A home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most buyers, a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third
party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you when emotions threaten to sink an otherwise sound transaction.
7. Provide fair and ethical treatment. When you’re interviewing agents, ask if they’re a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Every member must adhere to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism, serving the interests of clients, and protecting the public. At a minimum, these steps are what a quality real estate professional should provide. In addition, your local expert will guide you through the nuances that a unique area demands.
I am sure you will agree, our beautiful Central Coast cities are areas that draw attention and may not fit standard or typical scenarios found in more urban real estate markets.
Further, when building your team, your professional Realtor’s affiliations and connections with professionals in the industry are extremely important. Lenders, for example, are critical to the process and should be part of the conversation from the very be-
San Miguel: Little White Church
before 1920. In its long history, it has served many congregations. Today, it is Fuente de Agua Viva (FDAV), a Pentecostal denomination with bilingual services held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. During the service, a children’s Hospitality full ministry for the youngsters is held and a nursery is available for babies. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Duran who, with his family, assumed responsibility for the church in August 2019. He chose San Miguel because he saw future promise and potential in our town. At the time, the congregation was quite small, and then COVID hit. But Pastor Mike was looking and moving forward. With perseverance, he is currently preaching to an average 65 congregants and sometimes to over 90. There have been a lot of improvements to the building and property with plans for more. They sponsor an October Harvest Festival and currently have an ongoing plant sale. Pastor Mike is a dynamic and energetic influence for good in the whole town, especially for youth, which he loves. He was born in a small town in the San Joaquin Valley and grew up in Porterville. It was not an easy life; he lost his mother at an early age. When he
was in high school he was sent to a Christian camp for troubled youth. Their staff and programs were a strong influence, putting him on a better path. From ages 18-33 he was a California Forest Service firefighter, married, and started a family. He and his family began helping at local churches, and he felt a very strong call to the ministry. They moved so he could enter an Assembly of God seminary. He is certified to preach Assemblies of God and continues to study. Those who hear him benefit greatly from what he learns.
On August 17, the church will
ginning. From first-time homebuyers to those wanting to relocate and need to sell an existing home before purchasing a new one, to investors, etc. With different client needs, there are many avenues for financing that only a professional in the industry can present to you. Did I mention that local is best? From your Realtorto your Lender to every individual that is part of what we call the “transaction,” a local professional can understand our market and help guide you through as smoothly as possible.
The value behind your real estate team can make or break your sale or purchase of a home. Make sure you interview your agent and ask the tough questions. Your agent should be well versed in the local real estate market, allowing them to properly direct you.
The complete list can also be read at nar.realtor/magazine/tools/clienteducation/handouts-for-buyers/7reasons-to-work-with-a-realtor
Jaime Silveira is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at editor@13stars.media
start a series of bible studies on Wednesdays: one in English from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and one in Spanish at a time to be determined. Pastor Mike, his wife, Angie, and their four children have become very much involved and settled in San Miguel. They are much appreciated for all they do. The “Little White Church” has seemingly always been here. It’s one of the most historic buildings in town. They are both a blessing to the town.
Lynne Schmitz is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at Editor@13stars.media
Happy Fourth of July — but what day is really Independence Day?
The Fourth of July is one of those hardwired holiday traditions that we Americans cherish. On Independence Day, we have parades, barbecues, picnics, and fireworks, usually in that order. But, you know, July 4 is not the day America won its independence from England. April 11, 1783, is the date that our independence became a reality, when the Treaty of Paris was signed.
There is also a pretty strong argument that Independence Day should really be observed on July 2, because that was the day the Continental Congress actually voted for independence from England. Even colonial newspapers announced that on July 2 the Continental Congress
had “declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States.”
What the Fourth of July does commemorate is the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Even though July 4 is the date at the top of the declaration, the famous handwritten version was created after July 19, and not signed by most of the members of the Continental Congressional until Aug. 2.
During the summer of 1776, copies of the declaration spread through the colonies. Americans marked the occasion with bonfires, ringing bells, and tearing down symbols of the British monarchy. But what exactly were Americans celebrating that summer? It was the news of independence, not the document that proclaimed it.
Curiously, celebrating on July 4 began by accident. In 1777, no members of the Continental Congress thought of marking the anniversary of America’s independence at all, until July 3, and then it was too late to observe it on July 2. As a result, the celebration in 1777 took place on July 4,
and that became the tradition.
After independence, the Fourth of July was the first holiday established by our young nation. But, surprisingly, it was not long before the Fourth of July declined in popularity and was not regularly celebrated.
Judging from contemporary newspaper accounts, when the Fourth of July was remembered it was not with the kinds of festivities we enjoy today. Observances usually involved a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. No mention was made of Thomas Jefferson’s role in composing the document, since that was not yet public knowledge, and there was no suggestion that the declaration itself was, as posterity has demonstrated, unusually eloquent and powerful. It was as if that document had done its work in carrying news of independence, and it neither needed nor deserved further commemoration.
The Declaration of Independence we revere today is a document whose meaning now is very different from what it was in 1776. Originally, the Declaration of Inde-
pendence announced the end of Britain’s control over the 13 colonies and the emergence of the United States as an independent nation. However, it has since been recognized as a statement of principles and it has come to usurp a role that Americans at one time delegated to the Bill of Rights
You’re probably asking, “How did that happen?”
Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and the members of the Second Continental Congress had a different perception of what they were writing in July 1776. For them, it was enough for the declaration to be “merely revolutionary.”
In the mid-1800s, a littleknown lawyer and one-term congressman from Springfield, Illinois, named Abraham Lincoln, idealized the Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence and its assertion that all men were created equal. In Lincoln’s hands the declaration became a living document for an established society and a set of goals to be realized over time.
The Union victory at Gettysburg in July 1863 was, for Lincoln, a vindication of the proposition to which the
nation’s fathers had committed themselves to in 1776.
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address stated briefly and powerfully the convictions he had developed over the previous decades and bring to “this nation, under God, a new birth of freedom.”
The Declaration of Independence Lincoln left us with was not Jefferson’s declaration, although Jefferson and other revolutionaries shared the values Lincoln stressed: equality, human rights, and government by consent. Nor was Lincoln’s interpretation of the Declaration of Independence solely his creation.
It remained an “expression of the American mind,” not, of course, what all Americans thought, but what many had come to accept. Over time, Lincoln’s interpretation of the Declaration of Independence has become that of our nation.
The Declaration of Independence’s power comes from its capacity to inspire and move the hearts of Americans living today. It has often been cause of controversy, pushing as it does against established habits and conventions, and a unifying national icon, a legacy that
binds the colonial revolutionaries to us, as we continue to confront issues our Founding Fathers could never have envisioned.
This Fourth of July, whatever your political persuasion, we should all take a moment to reflect on the words Thomas Jefferson crafted along with input from John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman and unanimously approved by the Second Continental Congress. They are as important for us to reflect on today as they were for our colonial ancestors in 1776.
You can find the text of the entire declaration, at this link: archives.gov/exhibits/charters/ declaration_transcript.html
On this holiday, we Americans celebrate not simply the birth of our nation or the legacy of a few great men. We also commemorate the Declaration of Independence that is now our own collective work and the throughline continues to define the promise of America.
John Copeland is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at editor@13starsmedia.com
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ATASCADERO — A new book has been released that tells the story of the first 100 years of Atascadero High School (AHS).
“AHS The First 100 Years” is the work of a committee by the same name in Atascadero. The book was the work of graduates, board members, civic leaders, retired teachers, and more.
The almost 100-page work
contains the history of the original high school building, which had its first graduates in 1921.
The main building of the campus, from its earliest days, has been the two-story “B Building.” One wing of that campus was knocked down in the early 1970s. It included an auditorium, with a stage and theater seating, and a gymnasium. The original architect for the high school campus was Colony architect John Roth.
The main building was razed in the summer of 2022. It seemed fitting that a “memory” book chronicling the high school’s first 100 years needed to be written.
To that end, the commit-
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Distillery Trail is charging into the summer with a newly published trail map and a variety of special events, including Distillery Trail Weekend, a signature weekend celebration the weekend of August 9-11.
As California’s only designated distillery trail, the Paso Robles Distillery Trail features 13 member distilleries in the Paso Robles wine country and southern San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL). Collectively, these distilleries represent the region’s rise as a leading destination for enthusiasts of artisanal whiskeys, brandies, gins, liqueurs, and other craft spirits.
According to Paso Robles Distillery Trail Executive Director Lynette Sonne, “Distillery Trail Weekend is a unique event bringing the distillers together that are on the Paso Robles Distillery Trail ... we want to use this event to raise awareness on the incredible local history that is part of each and every distillery in this county. As the only distillery trail in California, we noticeably aspire to promote our local distilleries and share the news with spirit and cocktail aficionados around the state, country
TEMPLETON — Organizers of the EPIC Central Coast Tennis Classic, brought to you by EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, have announced the return of the annual event to be played once again at the Templeton Tennis Ranch (TTR), Sept. 23-29, with top American and international players competing for $60,000 in total prize money and valuable WTA World Tour ranking points.
With the Wimbledon Championships beginning on the Fourth of July holiday week, TTR owner Ralph Goehring and TTR President and General Manager Chris Fouquet have counted 41 CCTC alumni who played in qualifying or are competing in the singles and doubles this fortnight at the All-England Club. There are a total of 17 players at the Wimbledon Championships who played in last year’s Templeton event alone.
“Since its inception in 2017, the EPIC Central Coach Tennis Classic has been one of the most popular women’s tour stops by both players and fans, played right here in the heart of Central Coast wine country,” Fouquet said. “We want to wish all of the players competing at Wimbledon the best of luck and we look forward to welcoming many of them back to Templeton in September.”
Last year’s CCTC singles champion
tee interviewed many alumni. Some filled out interview sheets at a Colony Days celebration. Others dictated their memories into tape recorders, while others wrote individual pieces at the committee’s invitation.
High school students conducted numerous interviews for the book. Former newspaper editor and local historian L.W. Allan wrote historic pieces that covered happenings on both the campus and in the small community that started at the base of the hill. Many will recall Virgil’s Drive-in, going to the movies at La Moda Theater, or water skiing on Atascadero Lake. The project began in 2019, just to be slowed by the COVID pandemic.
“But we have a book that is filled with stories and photographs that we think everyone will enjoy,” Allan said.
The First 100 Committee was chaired by Jim Greenman, former AHS teacher and coach. Also, long-time teacher and coach, member of the school board and civic leader Donn Clickard was involved, along with the late Wayne Cooper, Stacey Phillips, Allan, and District Superintendent Tom Butler. The book was formatted by Janet Graupman.
To get a book, contact Donn Clickard at (805) 712-6356. The books are $20 each. Checks should be made payable to LIGHTHOUSE.
and the world.”
Guided by the new distillery trail map, interested folks can hit the trail for a weekend filled with the best locally crafted spirits of SLO CAL including distillery tours, special tastings, barrel samples, craft cocktail demo’s, drink specials, food and spirits pairings, live music, eats and treats, educational still demos, and bottle specials. And best of all, it’s all free to Copper Card members.
Taylor Townsend is playing both singles and doubles at Wimbledon and is seeded No. 4 in doubles with her Czech partner Katerina Siniakova. In a singles matchup between two past CCTC Americans, No. 5 Jessica Pegula (CCTC 2018) defeated 20-year-old Ashlyn Krueger (CCTC 2022) in the first round.
The tournament is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour/USTA Pro Circuit. The event is open to the public; tickets start at $25 and will be available for purchase shortly at TTRTennis.com. Visit centralcoasttennisclassic.com and TTR’s Facebook and Instagram pages facebook.com/ttrprotennis / @TTRTennis in the coming weeks for player announcements and the latest tournament news.
Unique to the distillery market, the introduction of our Copper Card, aka the new “bartenders handshake” provides guests with an all-access, authentic copper, pocket-sized card that grants exclusive membership with VIP experiences and access to the Paso Robles Distillery Trail with benefits like:
• (1) complimentary tasting at each of the distilleries on the map
• VIP access, drinks, and experiences all week-
end for Distillery Trail Weekend
• FREE entry to the Distillery Trail Weekend Kick-off Tasting Event
• Private tours, tastings, demos, and access to Copper Card Club-only releases
The Copper Card never expires, so guests can taste their way through the trail at their leisure, taking their time to explore each of the distilleries.
Copper cards have a value of $300 and are on sale now for $125, sold via the Paso Robles Trail Distillery tasting rooms and their websites.
About Paso Robles Distillery Trail
The Paso Robles Distillery Trail is California’s first and only designated distillery trail, with 13 current member distilleries in the Paso Robles wine country and southern San Luis Obispo County (SLO CAL). Learn about the vibrant distillery scene in San Luis Obispo County and its unique contributions to the world of craft spirits. PRDT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of local craft spirits and their distilleries. Member distilleries include Autry Cellars, Azeo, Bethel Rd., Calwise Spirits Co, Donati Spirits, Grain + Vine Craft Distillery, KRObar Craft Distillery, Pendray’s Distillery, RE:FIND Distillery, Rod & Hammer’s SLO Stills, SLO de Vie Distillery, Tin City Distillery, and Willow Creek Distillery
PASO ROBLES — The first phase of improvements is currently underway at Royal Oak Meadows Park (Royal Oak Park) in Paso Robles (1750 Airport Road), with additional upgrades planned over the next 12 months.
Phase one includes the construction of a full basketball court and a parking lot with the remainder of the park to stay open during these improvements. Royal Oak Meadows Park will be closed during phase two of improvements when the park’s walking path and turf areas will be enhanced, a new playground will replace the current tot lot, and a shaded picnic area will be installed.
Royal Oak Meadows Park, located east of Airport Road and south of Parkview Lane, is an existing 2.4-acre neighborhood park that offers both active and passive recreation facilities to meet various community needs. Improvements to Royal Oak Meadows Park will be completed as part of the Olsen-South Chandler Ranch Specific Plan Development, which will ultimately connect Royal Oak Meadows Park to a new section of park along Turtle Creek via an eight-mile stretch of bike and walking paths.
The future park will be east of Royal Oak Meadows Park along an extension of Parkview Lane in Paso Robles. The plan for a new section
of park along Turtle Creek includes approved recreational amenities such as pickleball courts and a picnic area.
“Open spaces, parks and trails are essential for the Paso Robles community, offering residents opportunities to stay active, connect with friends and family, and appreciate the natural beauty of our area,” said Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director for the City of Paso Robles. “We are excited about these new upgrades, which will ultimately connect and enhance two neighborhood parks and improve the quality of life for Paso Robles residents.”
The improvements at Royal Oaks Park are being constructed by the Viñedo master developer (Olsen 212, LLC), with Rick Engineering serving as the project’s civil engineering firm. The OlsenSouth Chandler Ranch Specific Plan, approved by the Paso Robles City Council in February of 2020, can be viewed here prcity.com/788/OlsenSouth-Chandler-Ranch-Specific-Plan.
(From left) Templeton
The Paso Robles Distillery Trail features 13 member distilleries in the Paso Robles wine country and southern San Luis Obispo County. Photos by HM Imagery
“AHS The First 100 Years” is the work of a committee by the same name in Atascadero and is now available for purchase. Photo by Lon Allan
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SLO County looking for community volunteers
Volunteer opportunities include ReStores, new home construction, grant writing, and more STAFF REPORT
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County (Habitat SLO) is seeking volunteers of all ages and skill sets to support its Home Preservation, Affordable Housing, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs. Opportunities are available throughout
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the county and registration is easy at habitatslo.org.
“We’re always looking for greeters and volunteers for both our Paso and San Luis Obispo ReStore locations,” said Volunteer Coordinator Colleen Stefanek. Habitat ReStores fund the programs. Currently, Habitat SLO is building nine new homes on Vine Street in Paso Robles, and volunteers are invited to get involved.
“If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, our build site on Vine Street is a great opportunity,” Stefanek said. “No experience necessary: just a willingness to participate.”
There is an immediate need for Vine Street volunteers on July 6 and 13. For other upcoming opportunities, contact Stefanek at (805) 538-1881 or colleen@habitatslo.org. Beyond the ReStores and build sites, Habitat SLO has a wide range
CONTACT INFO
P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org
of volunteer opportunities for all skill levels and physical capabilities.
“We are also looking for administrative volunteers, fundraising committee members, and individuals to help find and write grants,” said Director of Development Dawn Smith. “If you are committed to helping senior citizens safely age in place, increasing affordable housing options, and building healthy communities, reach out to me at dawn@habitatslo.org or (805) 316-1192. Join us in building hope in SLO County.”
For more information and updates on volunteering opportunities, visit habitatslo.org or follow Habitat SLO on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Habitat SLO is a Habitat for Humanity International affiliate. To make a difference in the lives of local neighbors in need, supporters are encouraged to donate to Habitat for Humanity SLO County at habitatslo.org. Gifts stay local and can be made in honor or memory of friends, colleagues, and loved ones.
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About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction. Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: lighthouseatascadero.org
ALF Food Pantry
OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
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CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com
CONTACT INFO Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer
TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE
Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
Friends of the Paso Robles Library
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!
BOARD MEETINGS:
Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
MISSION
Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time. Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.
Redwings Horse Sanctuary
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751. For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
Atascadero Elks Lodge
CONTACT INFO
1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
LODGE NO. 2733 Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship. We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members. To learn more or to join us please contact us at (805)466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: elks2733.org.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore volunteers pose in front of one of the nonprofit’s trucks. Photo provided by Habitat SLO
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information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ NICOLE J. HOLMES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/04/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/03/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/04/2029 PUB: 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11/2024 LEGAL CM 357
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241241 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HOMESTEAD EC, 6745 CHARDONNAY RD, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JESSICA L HOLDEN, 6745 CHARDONNAY RD, PASO ROBLES,
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
you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-986859-BF . 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT : You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-2802832 , or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24-986859BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you
think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE
OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE
PUBLIC NOTICE APN: 015-132-051 TS No.: 23-07021CA TSG Order No.: 230567970 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2005. 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 December 30, 2005 as Document No.: 2005108628 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by: Kenneth H.
Carlson, II and Jana Carlson, husband and wife, as Trustor, will be sold 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: July 30, 2024 Sale Time: 9:00 AM Sale Location: Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street, County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 File No.:23-07021CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6431 Merlot Ln, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 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: $308,313.48 (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 post-
poned 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 website, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 23-07021CA. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.
First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 2802832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2307021CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.
File No.:23-07021CA 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. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: (800) 280-2832. Dated: June 12, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0461743 To: PASO ROBLES PRESS 06/27/2024, 07/04/2024, 07/11/2024 LEGAL CM 361
PUBLIC NOTICE
TSG No.: 8790241 TS No.: CA2400290083 APN:
059-061-004 Property Address: 9525 CARMEL RD ATASCADERO, CA 93422
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2023. 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. On 08/06/2024 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/08/2023, as Instrument No. 2023023252, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by: KENNETH J. MINNIS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND JAMES K. MINNIS AND CAROLYNNE I. MINNIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 059-061-004
The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9525 CARMEL RD, 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, 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 $ 627,210.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 con-
sidering 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 1-866-539-4173 or visit this internet website https://www.hudsonandmarshall.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA2400290083 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 1-866539-4173, or visit this internet website https:// www.hudsonandmarshall. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA2400290083 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid,
by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011F Irving, TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1-866539-4173NPP0462315
To: ATASCADERO NEWS 07/11/2024, 07/18/2024, 07/25/2024
LEGAL CM 387
NOTICE OF ELECTION Elections Code Section 12112
CALIFORNIA VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a governing board member election will be held in the above-named district on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , for the purpose of electing Directors as submitted by the District:
NUMBER TO BE ELECTED THREE – ELECTED ATLARGE TERM OF OFFICE 4 YEARS QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE:
SHALL BE A REGISTERED ELECTOR RESIDING WITHIN THE DISTRICT
The Elections Division of the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D-120, San Luis Obispo, urges interested candidates to call our office at 805-781-5228 to make an appointment to come in and obtain the Declaration of Candidacy.The nomination period opens Monday, July 15, 2024, and will close at 5:00 PM, Friday, August 9, 2024. If the incumbent officer has not filed by August 9, 2024, the nomination period will be extended until Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for any person other than the incumbent to file for the office. In the event there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each elective office, and a petition for an election is not filed with the elections official within the time period prescribed by law, appointment shall be made pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515. Date: July 5, 2024 ELAINA CANO, County Clerk-Recorder
NOTICE OF ELECTION Elections Code Section 12112
ATASCADERO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a governing board
member election will be held in the above-named district on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 , for the purpose of electing Governing Board Members as submitted by the District:
NUMBER TO BE ELECTED THREE – ELECTED ATLARGE TERM OF OFFICE 4 YEARS QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE:
SHALL BE A REGISTERED VOTER AND RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT AND TRUSTEE AREA (IF APPLICABLE). AN EMPLOYEE OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT BE SWORN INTO OFFICE AS AN ELECTED OR APPOINTED MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT’S GOVERNING BOARD UNLESS AND UNTIL HE/SHE RESIGNS AS AN EMPLOYEE.
The Elections Division of the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D-120, San Luis Obispo, urges interested candidates to call our office at 805- 781-5228
WORSHIP DIRECTORY
ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL
8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org
St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA
A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS
4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC
We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.
ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE
2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com
ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO
4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.
THE REVIVAL CENTER
A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC
5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
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Staying cool and salmon
Wow! Hope you are staying cool and hydrated. Can’t believe some of the temperature numbers we’re hearing, like 124 degrees in Palm Springs. We lived in Palm Desert for a couple of years and although we had some really hot days, I can’t remember any that got to that degree.
Kudos to the Rotary Club of Templeton for another successful 4th of July Parade. The weather cooperated, making it comfortable (sitting in the shade!).
It was nice to see Rex Swan recognized as Grand Marshal of the parade. Supervisor John Peschong presented a proclamation to Rex, recognizing the many contributions Rex has made to his community and the North County. He is a long-time member and
The feds came out with a list of rules that protect wolves but make living in the West like walking through a mine-field. The feds have now placed booby-traps everywhere in the West that are meant to trap people like you, so I’d watch my step if I were you. It’s become very dangerous to tread anywhere on the 46 percent of the 11 western-most contiguous states that is public land owned by the U.S. government. For example, a person may not kill a wolf in the act of killing livestock on public land. If you do, you’re facing serious prison time and legal bills up the wazoo. If you are one of those people who believe in the three S’s, as in shoot, shovel, and shut up, be sure to bury the carcass on your neighbor’s property so he or she will be the one being someone’s girlfriend in prison. These new rules make it
With the creation and evolution of social media we have the privilege and opportunity to gain a lot of “life hacks.” You can’t open social media or even a news platform without seeing a post, reel, or article with “tips and tricks” or a cool new way to lose weight, cut a pineapple, get a stain out, save some money, or finding some hidden function on your smartphone you didn’t know about. Not going to lie, I find them fascinating more times than not.
Were you aware that God’s Word is filled with life hacks we seem to gloss over pretty easily?
Our go-to is to pray for and about everything. And you’re
past president of the Rotary Club of Templeton. Rex and his wife KC, along with family members, rode in a restored trolley, adding a touch of the past to the parade.
Cool down this Saturday, July 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Charles Paddock Zoo when you attend the 21st Annual Ice Cream Zoofari. Your entry includes all-youcan-eat ice cream sundaes, root beer floats, sugar-free treats, and so much more. It will be an evening with exotic animals and exotic ice cream.
Entry tickets are $11 for 3-12 years, $16 for 13 years and up, ages 2 and under are free. Zoo members receive a $2 discount on all tickets. For more information call (805) 461-5080.
Thank you to the Must! Charities Youth Board for the contribution of their time, collecting coats and jackets for Coats for Kids during the school year. Great job guys.
The recipe this week will appeal to those of you who work, or are just busy, busy, and need something quick
harder for urban dwellers, too, not just ranchers. Suppose you live in a big city and take Fifi, your poodle, for its daily walk in a park that, unbeknownst to you, is public property. And suppose a wolf jumps out of the weeds and starts killing and eating your beloved poodle. And suppose you pick up a branch and start trying to beat said wolf so he’d stop munching on Fifi. Well, you’re going to be cell mates with the rancher because you can’t kill or injure a wolf in the act of injuring your pet. As if to rub it in, you cannot go home and get your gun and go back to shoot the wolf now feeding on Fifi’s carcass. I’d think twice if I were you because it’s now illegal to kill a wolf on public property feeding on the dead carcass of an animal it murdered. You’re just supposed to stand there and watch the wolf tear and rip the meat from a dog that you loved dearly.
It is now illegal “to enter official enclosures or rendezvous sites where there is denning behavior.” Pardon me, but I think you’d need a Master’s degree in wildlife biology to be
not wrong. Philippians 4:6 does tell us to pray about everything. But there are far more efficient ways to move through life. Life is hard this side of Heaven. We need all the help we can get. I believe that we go about things inefficiently sometimes. I would love to share a few life hacks I’ve found in scripture: Worried about the future and your upcoming needs? In Matt. 6:26-33 you’ll find we are to:
1. Observe God’s provision in nature. The animals and flowers don’t worry about the things they need, like food and clothes, yet the Creator provides and clothes them beautifully!
2. Seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness first before anything.
3. Live in the present. Tomorrow has enough trouble of its own. Need help with finances and preventing future sabotage? In Mal. 3:10-11 you’ll find we are to: 1. Bring the whole tithe into
for dinner. The best part is that when you serve the meal it will look like you worked all day preparing it. The recipe calls for a 400-degree oven, so I recommend that you make these packets up and freeze them for cooler weather. However, here is the recipe as I found it. Instructions for freezing follow.
Cilantro-Lime Salmon Packs
Ingredients:
• 1 lime
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 6-ounce pieces skinless salmon fillet
Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 pound broccoli, stems thinly sliced, crowns cut into small florets
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange 4 12-inch squares
able to recognize “wolf rendezvous sites.” Are these rendezvous like mountain men and trappers traveled to 150 years ago, or are they more like the rendezvous when a businessman cheats on his wife by meeting his secretary at some discreet hotel room? I think the feds should have given us some guidance here as to how to identify a wolf rendezvous site.
If you’re a public lands rancher you may not kill a wolf or harass a wolf just because it is hanging around your property. I think we should test this rule out by taking a few trapped wolves to Washington, D.C.,where they could hang out around the offices of Congresspeople. Just how long do you think it would be before they’d call out the combined might of all four major branches of the U.S. military to deal with said wolves. I bet you we’d have F-18 Hornets in the air, M1 Abram tanks on the ground, and the U.S. Navy Seals trying to kill those wolves.
Here’s a government boobytrap that could catch a lot of people: You cannot shoot a wolf just because you thought it was
God’s house. That’s 10 percent of your financial income.
Need peace? Is. 26:3 tells us to:
1. Keep your mind on the Lord
2. Trust God
Don’t know what to do and need direction? Prov. 3:6 tell us to:
1. Acknowledge the Lord in everything
Need protection? Ps. 91 is chock-full of tips! But the main one:
1. Abide in the Almighty’s shelter and shadow
Want to be successful? Josh.
1:8 commands us to:
1. Keep God’s Word in our mouth
2. Meditate on His Word
3. Then do what it says
Do you have unfulfilled desires? Ps. 37:4 says to:
1. Delight yourself in the Lord. He’ll either give you your heart’s desires, or He will give you a new desire.
Want longevity of life? Ex. 20:12 and Eph. 6:2 tells us to:
1. Honor your parents. It didn’t
of foil on 2 baking sheets. Squeeze juice from lime into small bowl. Stir in honey to dissolve, then stir in oil and garlic. Place 1 salmon piece in center of each piece of foil and season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange broccoli, carrots, and cabbage around salmon and drizzle all with lime, honey, oil and garlic vinaigrette. Cover each packet with another piece of foil and fold each edge up and over three times. Roast 15 minutes. When ready to eat, transfer packet to plate. Using scissors or knife, cut and X in center and fold back triangles. Sprinkle with cilantro. Note: To freeze, place assembled packets in a resealable plastic bag and label with contents and date. Freeze up to 2 months. On the nights you need dinner quickly, roast from frozen, adding 20 minutes to the total cooking time, or about 35 minutes. Cheers!
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
a coyote or something else. I bet I could select three photos, one each of a large dog, a coyote and a wolf and the experts at the Fish and Game Department couldn’t tell them apart. I’d advise you to find out if the bus stop where the bus picks up your little Billy and Vanessa is on public land. If it is do not shoot the wolf that is deciding who to eat first, your son or your daughter. Just remember ... to be safe DO NOT KILL OR INJURE A WOLF. PERIOD! Don’t forget, the only time you can legally kill a wolf for killing your livestock is if it’s on tribal or private property. But I wonder what happens if you only wound the wolf on private property who then goes on public land to die?
These new rules are loaded with such booby-traps, just make sure you don’t get caught in one or you’ll be on the evening news doing the perp walk, dreading your first blind date in prison.
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
stipulate they had to be living. It’s also the first commandment God gave us with a promise.
Need help in resisting temptation? 1 Cor. 10:13 has great news that says we won’t face a temptation that is beyond our capabilities to conquer! So, there’s a promise that says He’ll provide you a way out:
1. Take the way of escape that is offered!
I’d encourage you to go study more for yourself in the Bible.
I’ve told you before that the bible coincidentally stands for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Live a more effective life by following these life hacks, instead of just praying. Imagine how much more effective we could be and how much more we could accomplish if we used the keys that God has given us.
Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY EVENTS
EVERY MONDAYFRIDAY UNTIL FALL
LAVENDER U-PICK
Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel
10 am-4 pm
For $15 per person (children under 12 are free with adult) you can visit the farm and pick enough lavender to make one bouquet. After harvesting your lavender, find a cozy spot in one of our picnic areas to relax and unwind or visit the farm animals or farm store. For more information, visit hamblyfarms. com/visit-the-farm/#u-pick.
JULY 20, & 27
SATURDAYS IN THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave
6:30–8:30 pm
Enjoy the Sounds of Summer on a chair or blanket, listening to live music by the lake.
July 6: The Rockin’ Bs Band (Rock, Country & More);
July 20: Garden Party (Classic Soft Rock); July 27: Erin &
the Earthquakes (Dance Rock, Funk & Soul).
JULY 16, 23 & 30
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave 7pm
Free one-hour concerts by the Atascadero Community Band. 7pm Bring your lawn chairs!
JULY 10, 17 & 21
CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
Templeton Park
6–8 pm
Listen to and enjoy live music outside.
JULY 11, 18, AND 25
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Downtown Paso Robles
6–8 pm Listen to live music in the Park under the trees.
JULY 13
ICE CREAM ZOOFARI
Charles Paddock Zoo
9100 Morro Road, Atascadero
5:30–8 pm
Cool down on a warm summer evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo with a relaxing and deli-
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY FARMERS MARKETS
Every
cious ice cream-filled event! Fun for all ages, your visit will include activities, a wide variety of all-you-can-eat sweet treats, and over two hundred Zoo animals.
JULY 17-28
CALIFORNIA MID-STATE
FAIR
Paso Robles Event Center
The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.
JULY 26-27
C10 SLOW DOWN TRUCK SHOW
Avila Beach Golf Resort
The 4th Annual C10 SLO Down Truck Show is a showcase of the wide variety of styles and techniques used in restoring and keeping Classic GM trucks on the road. This family-friendly show is the fastest growing automobile event on the West Coast. Trucks will be displayed on the fairways of the Avila Beach Golf Resort just steps from the beach. For more information c10slodown.com
AUGUST EVENTS
AUGUST 1, 8, 15, & 22
CONCERTS IN THE PARK 6-8pm
Enjoy live music in the Downtown Paso Robles’ City Park.
AUGUST 3, 10, & 31
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave. 6:30-8:30pm
Bring a blanket or chair while listening to live music on a summer evening. Aug. 3 - Josh Rosenblum Band, August 10 - Stellar, and August 31 - The JD Project.
AUGUST 3
WILD ABOUT ART
Charles Paddock Zoo
10am-3pm
Everyone will have an opportunity to watch as the Zoo’s animal residents create their own, unique and artistic pieces. Zoo visitors will also be able to create lots of fun arts and crafts too, with plenty of opportunities for children to color, paint, and much more.
AUGUST 6 & 13
TUESDAYS IN THE PARK
Atascadero Lake Park
7pm
Tuesdays in the Park free one hour concerts by the Atascadero Community Band. Kiwanis BBQ at 5pm on August 6 before the concert.
AUGUST 7, 14, & 21
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Templeton Park 6-8pm
Free live music event with food and drinks to purchase. Dogs
BAYWOOD / LOS OSOS Every Monday 668
to 5 pm.
are not allowed.
AUGUST 10 & 24
SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK Colony Park, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero 8-10pm
Have an outdoor evening of family fun and activities before the movie. August 10 - Wonka - and August 24 - Kung Fu Panda 4.
AUGUST 16-17
CRUISIN’ WEEKEND Downtown Atascadero
The weekend kicks of with the 31st Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Aug. 16 at 6:30pm, and continues with the 33rd Annual mid State Cruisers Car Show from 10am-3pm on August 17 at Atascadero Lake Park, followed by 8th Annual Dancing in the Streets Downtown from 5-10pm. For more information, visit visitatascadero.com/events/index. php?id=581.
AUGUST 20
SECOND ANNUAL ENSEMBLES CONCERT Atascadero Lake Park 7pm
Second annual Ensembles Concert — small groups from the Atascadero Community Band will musically entertain you for an hour! Free, as always.
AUGUST 24
11TH ANNUAL MAC
AVILA BEACH
Every Friday Avila Beach Promenade from 4 to 8 p.m.
PASO ROBLES
Every Tuesday 11th and Spring, from 9:30 am to noon. PASO ROBLES
AND CHEESE FEST
Avila Beach
Over 2,000 attendees expected! Enjoy Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! Sample beer, wine, spirits. Live music. 21+. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for details.
6TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST CIDER FESTIVAL Pavillion on the Lake and Atascadero Lake Park 4-8pm
Enjoy and evening of cider education and tasting with the Central Coast Cider Association. 21 years and older.
KIDS TRADING DAY
FLEA MARKET & COMIC BOOK EXPO City Park, Downtown Paso Robles
9am-3pm Buy, sell, and trade items at this fun event. For information, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.
AUGUST 25
SAN MIGUEL OLD TIMERS BBQ San Miguel Community Park 12-2pm
Hosted by the San Miguel Lions Club in partnership with the Paso Robles Pioneer Day, this event promises a delightful barbecue experience for all.
TEMPLETON
Every Saturday Crocker St. and 6th St from 9 am to 12:30 pm.
ATASCADERO
Every Wednesday 6505 El Camino Real from 3 to 6 p.m.
Atascadero Happenings: Summer of independence and adventure
ATASCADERO — Happy birthday, America. The United States will be turning 248 years old this month, and I am grateful to call it home, specifically, Atascadero. We have a great community and small-town vibe that no other city has.
And, we have the only AZA accredited zoo on the Central Coast. More on that coming up.
Summer and the Charles Paddock Zoo go hand-in-hand, especially when they include ice cream. Ice Cream Zoofari at the Charles Paddock Zoo on July 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. includes a wide variety of all-you-can-eat sweets and great family memories. Stroll through the zoo with your family, eating ice cream and marveling at the over 200 animals our zoo has. Instead of going to Madagascar this summer, come to the zoo and see the largest carnivore on the island of Madagascar, the fossa, who is new to our zoo because the previous fossa passed away from old age. Of course, Menderu, the endangered Malayan tiger, is always a crowd favorite.
This month, there are three Summers in the Park Saturday Concerts from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 6, 20, and 27. Come relax, eat some food, and maybe do some dancing. This is the perfect place to meet your friends and have a party without actually having a party at your house. I say it is a win-win.
Summer is a time to be a bit adventurous, too. A-Town Chop Shop is an axe-throwing lounge and social club with
music, funky vibes, and rustic décor. Whether it is a date night, friends night, or a random night, downtown Atascadero axe throwing is so much fun. Are you up for a little friendly competition?
Many of you love to get outside during the summer, and with the long daylight hours, Atascadero has some great trails to hike. Just outside of downtown is Stadium Park, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this one is tough if you plan on going to the top. The views are amazing, though, and it has a local history attached to it. Stadium Park was where the early settlers of Tent City went for community events, including church. The Three Bridges Trail is another hike with beautiful views, but if you are like me, I prefer the walk around the lake park, or the Jim Green Trail, if I feel energetic. I am not much of a hiker, but I do appreciate the beauty of Atascadero.
Another great July celebrating Independence Day and this wonderful city we live in. While it may be a little warm this time of year, I am grateful my parents chose to live in Atascadero 40 years ago.
Super-moon, the Full Buck Moon, appears during the fair on Sunday, July 21
move. July is the first month of the last half of 2024. Happy 4th of July. It’s time to appreciate our freedom and those who gave it to us on this Independence Day. To celebrate their victory over British forces during the War of 1812, U.S. soldiers raised a large American flag at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. Poet Francis Scott Key was inspired by seeing this flag after witnessing the fort’s bombardment. He immediately wrote a poem called “Defense of Fort McHenry.” The name was changed to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” set to music, and then became the United States national anthem:
“O say can you see by the dawn’s early early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleam -
ing; Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous flight, o’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”
This is just the first verse of our national anthem; look up the entire song and better understand the price of freedom and how strong and blessed we really are. July 5 is the annual Aphelion, when the Earth is at its farthest point away from the sun and still as hot as usual.
We have a couple of quiet weeks before the California Mid-State Fair arrives.
It’s the “Biggest Little Fair Anywhere” and reminds the locals, it’s also the hottest weather we’ve had all year. There is truly something for everyone starting Wednesday, July 17, and ending Sunday, July 28. Paso will be filled with the smell of food, an influx of people and music galore.
Our July super-moon, the Full Buck Moon, appears during the fair on Sunday, July 21.
The name is because the deer’s antlers are fully grown at this time of year. They then begin to shed and produce a larger, more impressive set as the years go by. Take time to enjoy the moon and the night sky.
On Thursday, the 25th, you’re invited to the Downtown City Park for the Annual Free Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Mid-State
Fair and hosted by Main Street Association, from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m.
This breakfast has always been dedicated to our community members by the Mid-State Fair as a thank you for your tolerance with any inconvenience the fair may bring. The Main Street Association is gearing up for the last half of the year. We have special events every month. We consist of businesses and citizens dedicated to preserving, restoring, and promoting downtown. Come meet the friendly merchants who work hard to offer quality goods, personal service, and competitive prices. We take pride in our downtown so that you will have a nice place to shop. We pride ourselves on always staying positive.
KARYL LAMMERS
Paso Robles Main Street: Freedom’s Song, Summer’s Peak and fair’s renewal
