Atascadero News • March 16, 2023

Paul Flores Sentenced to 25 Years to Life

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY —  e man who was convicted of murdering

19-year-old Cal Poly student

Kristin Smart in 1996 has been

sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison.

On Friday, March 10, Monterey County Superior Court Presiding Judge Jennifer O’Keefe sentenced Paul Flores, 46, to serve 25 years to life in state prison after a jury convicted him last October of Kristin’s murder. As part of his sentencing, Paul will have

to register as a sex o ender for the rest of his life.

Kristin Smart was a Cal Poly freshman when she was reported missing in May 1996. She was last seen walking away from an o -campus party on Crandall Way with Paul. A 25-year investigation ensued, resulting in the 2021 arrest of Paul and his father, Ruben Flores, 81.

In October 2022, Ruben was found not guilty of accessory after the fact. Ruben was accused of helping his son hide Kristin’s remains. However, Paul was found guilty and convicted.

“Our criminal and victim justice system has nally delivered justice for Kristin Smart, for the Smart family, and for our San Luis Obispo Coun-

Local Woman Hosts Daffodil Luncheon After Two-Year Hiatus

Diane Ryan has planted over 1,000 da odil bulbs on her property

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — Back in 2017, Atascadero local Diane Ryan decided to celebrate spring and the da odils she’s been planting since 2012 with an annual Da odil Luncheon.

On Wednesday, March 8, Ryan, her neighbors, and her friends gathered together after a two-year break to celebrate her da odils once again.

Ryan and her husband moved to Atascadero almost 11 years ago, after a stint in Paso Robles once they retired. Before that, the couple lived in Southern California in the Pasadena area.

“We retired in 2007, and I said, ‘I’m going back home to San Luis [Obispo] County for retirement.’ Because I lived up here in North County in another life, years ago, in the 70s, I loved it up here largely because of the weather elements that are really condu-

cive to growing bulbs. And with Atascadero being Da odil City, I said I’m going to get a project going,” stated Ryan. e rst da odil bulbs were planted back in 2012. Ryan says she assumed she’d just put a small patch of the hearty yellow owers at the top of the hillside of her property, but to this day, she hasn’t stopped.

Every year, she buys 100 bulbs from Breck’s, and the (primarily yellow) bulbs ship to her straight from Holland before she plants them in November.

“I’ve put something in every year that we’ve been here. ey don’t all survive, but they also multiply,” Ryan said. “It’s hard to really keep a tally of what I’ve got going on over there,

but it’s just a fun thing that I started doing. It’s kind of grown into this little luncheon with my friends and neighbors. at makes it fun.”

Ryan has planted at least 1,000 bulbs since moving into her Atascadero home. And though she’s lost some to erosion since they also

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ty community,” said District Attorney Dan Dow on the day of Paul’s conviction. “We thank the Smart family and our community for the tremendous trust and patience they placed in the investigation and prosecution of this terrible crime. We recognize the jury for their focused attention to the evidence and the Sheri ’s

O ce for their tireless e ort in building this case. Today [March 10], justice delayed is not justice denied.”

Prior to Paul’s nal sentencing, the court heard a motion from his defense lawyer Robert Sanger to seek a new trial, dismissal of charges, and acquittal. According to reports, Sanger

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City Council Rati es Local Emergency, Holds Virtual Only Meeting on Tuesday

Barrel Creek Hearing continued to March 28 due to power outage

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. e meeting followed closely behind an emer -

gency meeting that declared Atascadero under a local emergency due to the atmospheric river that was taking place. e meeting was held virtually. Councilmember Heather Newsom was absent from the night’s meeting.

During the short emergency meeting, the council reviewed AB 361 Requirements for Virtual Meetings and Rati ng

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Atmospheric Rivers Overwhelm North County with Recent Storm

e rst storm struck on Friday, March 10, and was followed by another on Tuesday, March 14

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS and CAMILLE DEVAUL

NORTH COUNTY —

Not one but two atmospheric rivers hit the North County in the last week. e rst storm

touched down on Friday, March 10, and was followed by another on Tuesday, March 14. While the damage was not to the caliber of the storms seen in January, they certainly did not go unnoticed.

As a precaution for the storm that started on Friday, March 10, schools all over the county canceled classes. Paso Robles Joint Unified, Templeton

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Smart family present statements leading up to sentencing

Paul Flores during the Kristin Smart Murder Trial in Salinas last July. Flores was found guilty of murder in October 2022 and sentenced

March. Photo by Daniel Dreifuss/MC Weekly

Poly student Kristin Smart was 19 years old when she went missing

Photo

(Front row, from left) Debra Cobb, Meredith Takken, Elizabeth Willmon, and Pam Kressley; (middle row, from left) Linda Loebs, Rachel Ryan, Carmen Roach, Cheri Williams, Diane Ryan, and Judy Miller; (back row, from left) Lillian Loebs, Celine Ryan, Marxha Jaehnig, Danita Devoss, Caren Colombo, Patsy Gillen, and Jayne Parsonage pose together at the Da odil Luncheon. Contributed Photo

Principal Resigns After ree Years at Atascadero High School

A job opening for Atascadero

High Principal has been posted

ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School

(AHS) Principal Dan Andrus suddenly resigned from his position at the Atascadero Uni ed School District (AUSD) on Friday, March 3.

Andrus was hired as AHS’s principal in late February 2020 and has held the position since then. Previously, Andrus had been the principal at Morro Bay High from 2009 to 2014.

On Wednesday, March 8, a job posting for the AHS principal position went up, con rming that Andrus had indeed resigned just a few months before graduation.

e job posting is listed for the 2023-24 school year, and applications will start being reviewed on Friday, March 24.

Atascadero News

Atascadero school district for comment but has not been able to reach them at this time.

Paso Robles Police Activities League Hosting 5th Annual Fishing Derby

is event is limited to the

For more information or to register, please contact Officer Walter Canizalez at (805) 227-7420 or Wcanizalez@prcity.com

Tenet Health Central Coast Announces Promotions to Executive Leadership Roles

Shannon Downing has been promoted to the position of Chief Strategy O cer (CSO) and Aaron orne has been promoted to Chief Nursing O cer (CNO)

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Tenet Health Central Coast has announced two recent updates to its executive leadership team: Shannon Downing, BS, MBA, has been promoted to the position of Chief Strategy O cer (CSO) for all of Tenet Health Central Coast and Aaron orne, RN, BSN, MBA,

Boys & Girls Club Opening at Almond Acres

e grand opening will be held at 1145 Niblick Road from 4 to 6 p.m.

PASO ROBLES — On March 16, there will be a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for the Almond Acres Club at the Almond Acres Charter School in Paso Roles. ere will be refreshments, facility tours, and activities as well. e event is to show compassion for local kids and to better their future.

e Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast and Central Coast Kids organization partnered with Almond Acres Charter School to open a clubhouse where every child can come and get on the path to help shape their future. e clubhouse, like the organization’s other two, are designed to be fun and engaging, and at the same time a place to assist in building skills and condence in addition to providing safety and support.

e opening will be held at 1145 Niblick Road, from 4 to 6 p.m.

has been promoted to Chief Nursing Ocer (CNO) at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, San Luis Obispo County’s only Trauma Center.

“I’m very proud of the terri c talent here that gives us the opportunity to promote from our own ranks,” said Mark Lisa, CEO of Tenet Health Central Coast. “Shannon and Aaron have a long history of innovative thinking and teamwork from both within Tenet and at other organizations. eir expertise, which is only matched by their kindness and humor, plays a critical role as we launch new resources and programs for our communities.”

Downing leads strategic planning and execution, including business planning and development, physician recruitment and relations,

community relations and marketing, analytics, coordination of communications, and planning among all members of the Tenet Health Central Coast family of services, which includes imaging centers as well as Primary & Specialty Care o ces.

e promotion for Downing comes after she served as the interim CSO for the past year.

Prior to that, Downing served as the marketing manager for all of Tenet Health Central Coast for seven years. She has been with the company since 2008, including being named a “Tenet Hero” for her service in 2015, after working in broadcast television where she earned two National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (“Emmy”) Awards as a news producer.

orne, who has been with the company

since 2007 and was honored with the “Lifesaver Award” by Donor Network West in 2022, most recently served as Sierra Vista’s director of adult acute care services, which included leadership of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Step Down Unit (intermediate care), Telemetry (constant monitored care needed after events such as strokes), Medical/Surgery Unit (general care), Dialysis (for kidney patients), and Oncology (for cancer patients). As CNO, his responsibilities include oversight of daily operational, administrative and nursing procedures for the whole hospital, designing systems and practices for meeting and exceeding patient care standards, and ensuring high levels of patient care while implementing policies that contribute to the long-term success of Sierra Vista.

Water Rate Increase to be Considered at April Meeting

ATASCADERO — At its meeting on April 12, the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) Board of Directors will be adopting its operating and capital investment budget for the upcoming scal year ending April 30, 2024. e budget includes a ve-year forecast of revenues and expenses.

e cash ow forecast indicates a rate increase on the order of 20-25 percent is needed to o set increasing operational and maintenance costs for electricity, natural gas, water treatment chemicals, materials, insurance, water system repairs, capital improvements to the aging water infrastructure, and construction of a water treatment plant.

AMWC additionally anticipates incurring a signi cant capital cost for constructing a treatment plant to remove

poly uoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the water produced from wells that have PFAS concentrations above the response levels established by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Preliminary estimates place the cost of the treatment facilities at $15 million. ere will be signi cant, long-term operational and maintenance costs associated with the treatment plant in addition to the costs of construction. In addition, AMWC’s costs for compliance with government regulations and mandates continue to increase for programs such as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, and annual State Water Resources Board fees, among others.

e average single-family residential (SFR) customer in Atascadero uses 10,000 gallons of water per month. e water bill for the average SFR customer will increase from $59 per month to

$73.50 per month with the rate increase being proposed by AMWC sta .

Even with the proposed rate increase, AMWC’s water rates will still be among the lowest in the county. e attached graph shows AMWC’s current and proposed rates.

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AMWC operates the largest water system in the county with over 240 miles of water mains, 15 wells, nine booster stations, nine tanks, 11,200 service connections, 1,840 re hydrants, 25 pressure-reducing stations, 4,500 valves, and other facilities.

62nd Monday Clubhouse Conservancy Fine Arts Awards Announced

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — e 62nd Fine Arts Awards Competition was held on Feb. 26 at the Historic Monday Club in San Luis Obispo.

Talented junior and senior students in high schools

throughout the county competed in jazz and classical music, as well as a visual art. Winners represented high schools throughout San Luis Obispo County.

A record number of talented young musicians and artists competed this year. Local, professional artists and musicians judged the competition. Here is a complete list of

the winners: Jazz Music

• Spencer Ha ey, Tenor Saxophone, San Luis Obispo High School, Senior Elyse Black; Vocal, Piano, Guitar; Templeton High School, Senior

• John Fairweather, Guitar, Arroyo Grande High

School, Senior Classical Music

• Amelia Long, Alto

Saxophone, Atascadero High School, Senior Andy Shen, Piano, San Luis Obispo High School, Junior

• Lauren Weyel, Flute, San Luis Obispo High School, Senior

Visual Art Torunn Larsen, San Luis Obispo High School, Senior

• Natalie Herrera, Paso Robles High School, Junior Caleb Hudson, Morro Bay High School, Junior

To learn more about TMCC’s Fine Arts Awards, go to themondayclubslo.org/ event-4966251

Atascadero High School Principal Dan Andrus suddenly resigned from his position on March 3. Contributed Photo

News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

PASO ROBLES

Man Arrested for Multiple Felony Charges Related Thefts

On Tuesday, March 14, at about 5 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a call regarding several storage lockers that were broken into at a storage facility in the 2900 Block of Union Road. A manager investigated the matter and reviewed the on-site surveillance footage. e manager noted a red car on the premises during the time of the break-ins and noted the gate passcode used was that of a new tenant.

Shortly before 8 p.m., the manager called to report the new tenant, driving his red car, was back on the property. O cers arrived and attempted to stop the vehicle within the complex, but the driver, John James Jenkins, Jr (28, Paso Robles), tried to ee, while throwing stolen property out of the car window. Jenkins was not able to exit the property and gave up. Several stolen items were recovered from the scene. O cers also located a loaded .40 caliber handgun near the center console.

Jenkins was arrested on multiple felony charges related to the thefts as well as weapons violations by a person who legally cannot possess a rearm/ammunition. Jenkins was booked into the SLO County Jail. is is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464. Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

SLO County Declared Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

On Jan. 17, the Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California (FEMA4683-DR) for severe winter storms was amended to include the County of San Luis Obispo for individual assistance, debris removal, and emergency protective measures. Residents of San Luis Obispo County will now be eligible to apply for Federal nancial assistance and public agencies will be eligible to seek reimbursement for the removal of debris. Public agencies had previously been eligible for reimbursement for costs associated with emergency protective measures.

Residents who incurred nancial losses due to storm damage are encouraged to apply for assistance as soon as possible online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. You can also apply for assistance by downloading the FEMA app in the Apple and Google store. is allows you to upload documents to FEMA directly and track the status of your application.

For individuals unable to apply by internet or phone, more options will become available in the coming days including a Disaster Recovery Center, where you can apply for and get help from a FEMA representative.

If you can’t live in your home currently due to issues with water, mold, mud, or inaccessibility, please make sure you include this in your application.

If you have questions, contact the County O ce of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678.

Paso Robles Declares Local Emergency

Paso Robles City Manager

Ty Lewis has declared a local emergency on Friday, March 10, as result of the existing and expected impacts of the storm event currently underway.

Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 empowers the city manager, acting as the director of emergency services, to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the city is exposed to an actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the city and the City Council is not in session.

City Council held a special meeting on Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. to ratify the declaration.

House Fire Displaces Six People in Paso Robles

Six people have been displaced from their home in Paso Robles after a re ignited in their living room.

On ursday, March 9, at 6:57 p.m. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a report of a structure fire at 558 Ferro Lane in Paso Robles.

First-arriving re ghters found a single-family dwelling with light smoke showing from the front door of the house. e re was quickly contained to the living room with signi cant smoke damage throughout the house.

ree re engines, a heavy rescue, and a battalion chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the city’s automatic aid agreements one engine from Cal Fire responded with one battalion chief. A total of 15 re ghters responded to the incident. Assistance was also provided by San Luis Ambulance and the Paso Robles Police Department. e cause of the re was related to a rechargeable battery that overheated and caught the couch on fire, then extended to the rest of the living room.

The Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department wants to remind everyone to make sure that you have working smoke detectors in your house and the daylight saving time change is a great time to change your batteries.

21st Street Partially Closed

City of Paso Robles March

Storm Updates at pcity.com or on social media at facebook. com/prcitygov or twitter.com/ prcity.

Get Free Car Seat Check-Up at Upcoming Events in Templeton

Parents and caregivers can get extra peace of mind that their car seat is installed correctly at upcoming car seat check-up events in Templeton and San Miguel. ese events are presented by the Public Health Department and the nonpro t Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo County. Events will take place:

• April 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Cities Hospital (1100 Las Tablas Road) in Templeton

Certi ed child passenger safety technicians will check car seats for proper installation. Technicians will also teach caregivers how to install their car seat correctly and provide education about the appropriate seat based on the child’s age and size.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 46 percent of car seats are misused.

California law requires all children under 2 years old to ride in a rear-facing car seat, unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall. Parents are encouraged to keep children in rear- and forward-facing seats as long as possible. Children who are age 8 and older or who are at least 4 feet, 9 inches in height may ride in the back seat of a vehicle in a properly tted safety belt, though a booster seat is still recommended.

e Public Health Department’s certi ed child passenger safety technicians provide free car seat education and inspections to individuals and groups throughout the year. Inspections are o ered in-person or virtually by appointment.

Funding for the program is provided by a grant from the California O ce of Tra c Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

ATASCADERO

Landslide Keeps Los Altos Road Closed; See Detour Information

and any road damage repaired. Advance road closure warning signs are in place at Highway 41 and San Marcos Road intersections, and motorists should use the following for detours:

• San Gabriel Road — Monita Road — Sierra Vista Road — San Marcos Road

• Santa Lucia Road — Laurel Road — Cenegal Road — San Marcos Road

While there were several reports of localized and seasonal ooding from the March 10 storms, no widespread flooding has been reported, and city storm facilities performed well due to preemptive e orts by city crews. For all other storm-related information, please refer to the numbers and information provided below.

Who to call for ooding and downed limbs or trees in the streets?

The city’s Public Works Department during regular weekday business hours at (805) 470-3148; or Police Dispatch at (805) 461-5051 outside regular business hours.

Sandbag information: Miners — Pre lled sandbags available; Home Depot — regular empty sandbags available.

• Sand available at the city’s Public Works Yard, located at 8005 Gabarda Road; & Fire Station #1, located at 6005 Lewis Ave., corner of Lewis Ave & Tra c Way; please bring a shovel. Local Road Closure & Storm Information: atascadero.org/ re

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Hospice SLO County to Hold Volunteer Training

If you are interested in learning about hospice concepts related to health, quality of life, illness, end of life decisions, dying, death, and grief, plan to attend Hospice SLO County’s Volunteer Training taking place on March 7, 14, 21, 28 (Tuesdays for eight weeks) from 2 to 5 p.m.

e rst and last session will be in person at the Hospice SLO County o ce at 1304 Paci c St., San Luis Obispo. e other sessions will be on Zoom. A camera and audio (phone or microphone) are required to participate. Open to the public, the course also ful lls the requirements for those wishing to become an in-home volunteer.

emotional support needs of clients and families including family dynamics Anticipatory grief and bereavement

Hospice SLO County’s Volunteer Training is o ered free of charge. Donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to help cover the costs of this training, please consider making a donation when you register. Pre-registration is necessary to reserve a space in this class. For more information or to reserve your place, please call (805) 544-2266 or visit hospiceslo. org/training.

Shandon Man Arrested for Halloween Shooting

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred Halloween night last year.

On Monday, March 13, detectives arrested Jesus Contreras, 19, for a shooting incident that occurred last October on Halloween night in Shandon.

Deputies were called to the 200 block of Camatti Street in Shandon on Oct. 31, 2022, for a report of shots red. When deputies arrived, they discovered a 15-year-old male in the street with a gunshot wound to the stomach. e victim was alert and talking. Deputies provided rst aid and then had the victim airlifted to a local hospital.

e investigation led to an arrest warrant for Contreras. He was arrested without incident on several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and in icting great bodily injury. It’s believed this incident is gang-related.

e investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.

Addis Appointed to Ocean Protection Council

Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) announced on Tuesday, March 14, that Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) appointed her to the Ocean Protection Council.

Elected in 2022, Addis represents 200 miles of California central coastline, from the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County border in the south to the eastern coast area of Santa Cruz County in the north.

The Ocean Protection Council was created by the California Ocean Protection Act (Senate Bill 1319),

authored by former Senate pro Tempore John Burton (D-San Francisco) in 2004.

e mission of the council is to ensure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems for the bene t of current and future generations.

The council consists of the secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, the secretary for environmental protection, the chair of the State Lands Commission, and two members of the public appointed by the governor.

In addition, one member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules, and one member of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, shall meet with the council as nonvoting, ex o cio members.

Evacuation Order Issued for Oceano Residents South of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and Oceano Lagoon

The County of San Luis Obispo has issued an evacuation order for Oceano residents south of the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and near the Oceano Lagoon to include:

South of Arroyo Grande Creek Levee

• All areas south of the AG Creek Channel for 1 mile and west of Highway 1

Near Oceano Lagoon

North and East of Strand Way & River Avenue (new) South of Pier Avenue to the ocean

• East to the railroad tracks, along the tracks, back up to Pier Avenue

Residents are directed to leave now and seek high ground. An American Red Cross Shelter is open on the SLO Veterans Memorial Building, 801 Grand Ave., in San Luis Obispo. Pets are welcome at the shelter. Detailed maps of the area under evacuation order are available on ReadySLO.org. If you have questions, contact the County Phone Assistance Center at (805) 543-2444.

For more storm preparation information and locations to obtain sand and sandbags, visit ReadySLO.org. Follow the County of San Luis Obispo O ce of Emergency Services on Twitter @ slocountyoes and Facebook. com/SLOCountyOES.

Some detours are in place after a landslide occurred on Friday, March 10, on Los Altos Road. e city expects the road to remain closed through possibly ursday.

e landslide is covering the 13800 block of Los Altos Road, which is roughly halfway between Highway 41 and San Marcos Road. e road is impassable to through tra c, but all residents have access to their properties. is is an active slide and the city will reopen Los Altos Road to through tra c after damage is assessed, debris removed,

Since 1977, Hospice SLO County has depended on the generosity and time of volunteers who have o ered their voice for kindness, have listened with ears of compassion, and have opened their hearts with love. At Hospice SLO County, in-home volunteers o er respite, companionship and assistance for up to four hours a week. Before volunteers help clients in the home, they must attend this comprehensive volunteer training.

Class topics include:

• Exploring personal attitudes about dying and death

e history of hospice and current medical and non-medical approaches to end of life care

• Communication skills

• Spiritual, practical and

JOHN J. JENKINS, JR. OF PASO ROBLES

Keith Damian Doshier, 59, of Atascadero, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on March 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Keith was born on September 28,

by her side.

On May 22nd, 1937, Sheila was born in San Bernardino, CA, to Frances and William Nolan. She was their rst child, followed by brothers Tim, Pat, Greg, and sister Nancy. On that day, the world would become a little brighter. Sheila was her mother’s little helper in taking care of her siblings. ose early days instilled in her a strong work ethic. At 19 years of age, she attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, studying to become a Registered Nurse. She then went on to become a teacher’s aide in the Gilroy Uni ed School District for many years. She was passionate about her work as a teacher’s aide and took great pride in

elland (Keck) Lancaster was born in Tulare, CA., on February 20, 1941. His parents were Nixon Lancaster and Irene Kinsey Lancaster. He passed away on December 29, 2022, in Bakers eld, CA, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

Keck graduated from Arroyo Grande High School in 1958. He attended Cuesta Jr. College, Santa Maria Business School, and Cal Poly. He married Sharon Arfman from Long Beach, and they had two children, Carol Virginia Lancaster and

1963, in Fresno, California. He was raised in Atascadero, California, and graduated from Atascadero High School in 1981. He attended Cuesta College and played on their golf team. Keith started brewing his own beer in the 80s, long before microbrews gained popularity. He was employed for 25 years as a Professional Golf Association (PGA) Member at Chalk Mountain Golf Course in Atascadero and e Links Course in Paso Robles. Keith then worked as an award-winning salesman for Lawson Products.

It was through their mutual love of golf that Keith met and married the love of his life, Tammy, in 1991. Together, they built a good life & traveled to many places. One of their dream trips was to Ireland in 1994 to drink beer in authen-

grandfather, entered into eternal peace Saturday, February 21, 2023.

Jerry was the youngest son of Alfred and Louise Bonni eld. He was born in Paso Robles, raised in San Miguel, and moved to Paso Robles after marriage, where he resided for the rest of his life. A graduate of Paso Robles High School in 1960, Jerry was a race car enthusiast, avid sherman, and a creative CNC machinist.

helping the kids.

When she was 25 years of age, she met and married Bud. ey raised two children – Deborah Rose and John Bryan. She was a ercely dedicated mom and was always involved in her children’s activities. Her family was arguably her most important achievement in life.

Sheila joins her parents, Frances and William, brothers, Tim and Pat, and Aunts, Helen, Mae, and Kathryn, in Heaven.

Sheila was a beautiful and comforting woman. She is survived by her husband Bud, daughter Debbie, son Bryan, brother Greg Nolan (Diana), sister Nancy Panizzon (Dan), adored

Ronald Lancaster. In 1982. Keck married Reba Renfro Smith after a brief courtship. Reba was the Postmaster at Santa Margarita, CA. Keck jokingly told others he bought a lot of stamps at that Post Office. They had one son, Kellan Matthew Lancaster. Kelland became a Highway Patrol o cer in 1967 and retired after 33 years of service. He loved his job and was professional at all times. Keck also enjoyed the companionship of his fellow o cers.

tic pubs and golf on beautiful courses.

Keith was an amazing husband, an unconditionally loving father, a loyal family member, and a true friend. He had a beautiful smile that welcomed you every time you saw him. He was well-liked, caring, dedicated, compassionate, and full of useless information, making him a trivia night winner. He was a damn good handyman as long as you didn’t expect him to be fast because perfection took time and multiple trips to the hardware store.

Keith was passionate about golf, beer, Irish music and heritage, old movies, History, politics, debating any subject, and educating people on how to pour the perfect pint. In addition, he enjoyed hosting get-togethers in his private Irish pub. For Keith, a good day was any day

career, he worked for Farmers Alliance, San Ardo Oil Field, and the Ho man Ranch.

grandchildren Carly Rose, Garrett, Taylor, and Lauren, nieces and nephews Teri Zingarelli, Lisa Arizcuren, Katie Keen, Jennifer Abrao, Joe Nolan, Marisa Zaragoza, John Panizzon, and Amy Donohoe. We should remind ourselves that while this is the end of Sheila’s physical life on earth, it is the beginning of an Eternal and beautiful journey for her.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to St. Mary’s Church in Gilroy, the Alzheimer’s Association, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at 11 AM.

Keck was a man who served God and attended church regularly. He taught in the Royal Rangers program, ushered, and helped in many various positions. He is survived by his wife, Reba, son Ron Lancaster and his wife, Patricia, Kellan Lancaster and wife, Kari, and Ginger Lancaster. Keck is also survived by his stepchildren, Stacy Smith and David Smith. He has numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who called him “Pappy” a title he loved.

that ended with a great beer and good conversation.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald & Louise Doshier. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Tammy Doshier, and their son, Dylan Doshier; Keith’s siblings, Lucia, Lynn, Lori, and Steven; the Renfro family, Carolyn, Todd, DeAnna, Robyn, Karen, and Jenna. As well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass will be held at St. Williams Parish in Atascadero, at 12:00 pm, on March 17, 2023—a Celebration of Life to follow at 1:30 pm at Wild Fields Brewhouse.

In lieu of owers, please make a donation in Keith’s name to ALS Association Golden West Chapter, PO Box 7082, Woodland Hills, CA, 91365.

DEATH NOTE

DOROTHY MARTIN age 97 a resident of San Luis Obispo passed away on 02/24/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

DOLORES BUCKHOLZ age 94 a resident of Los Osos passed away on 02/25/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

STEVEN TRESTER age 58 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/26/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

MARY NORTON age 59 a resident of Templeton passed away on 02/26/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

CLARISS TESTERMAN age 100 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/27/2023

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NANCY MEDEIROS age 79 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/27/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service ROBYN MONDO age 33 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/28/2023

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DELIA SOWELL age 90 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 03/03/2023

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MARY ERVIN-WOODKE age 78 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 03/07/2023

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ALFRED MANNING JR. age 92 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 03/09/2023

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RESERVOIR LEVELS

SANTA MARGARITA LAKE

(Salinas Reservoir): 114.7% capacity

LOPEZ LAKE: 88.1% capacity

LAKE NACIMIENTO: 85% capacity

LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 50% capacity

WHALE ROCK: 100% capacity

After a brief battle with cancer, Jerry Bonnifield (age 80), loving husband, father, and

In 1967 he married Shirley Whitener. ey were blessed with two children, Deborah and Jerry David. Jerry worked for Ennis Business Forms in the Printing Department for 17 years. In his early

Linda Joyce Silveira, 75, of Green eld, passed away at her home with her husband Danny by her side.

SERVICE INFORMATION:

A Private Memorial for family and close friends will be held at 12 noon on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Eddington Funeral Chapel. e public is invited to attend a

He was fortunate to have been given many opportunities. A proud member of the United States Army with the rank SP4 E-4, he entered into service in 1964 and was honorably discharged in 1966. He was awarded: Marksman (ri e), Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, Post 50. Jerry was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, where he sought to serve as an active member throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; son,

Celebration of Life to be held at 1 pm on Monday, March 27, 2023, in the Orradre Building of the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, 625 Division St. in King City.

MORE INFORMATION WILL FOLLOW.

For more information, please contact Eddington Funeral Services, King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com.

[853.7PC], POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)HS], Case no. 230216

02:30 — Adrian Huertacervantes, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of 19th and Riverside for DUI ALCOHOL/0.08

PERCENT [23152(B)VC], DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 230216

09:45 — Bobby Risenhoover, of Paso Robles was arrested for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 230218

14:10 — Marisela Flores, of San Miguel was arrested for UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)HS],

Jerry David, daughter-in-law Nancy; and grandchildren, Eli, Evelyn, and AJ; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces/ nephews, great, great-nieces/nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Louise Bonni eld; daughter, Deborah, and brother Jim Bonni eld.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Paso Robles - at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023. Luncheon to follow.

In lieu of owers, the family encourages memorial donations to your favorite charity. His favorite charity was His Healing Hands (1050 Las Tablas, Suite 5, Templeton, California 93465)

WEATHER

FRIDAY 60º | 45º

SATURDAY 63º | 49º

SUNDAY 61º | 46º

MONDAY 57º | 47º

TUESDAY 53º | 43º

WEDNESDAY 53º | 38º

2022-23 RAINFALL TOTALS (Season: July 1-June 30)

Atascadero: 26.71”

Paso Robles: 25.99”

SHEILA ANN RIEWERTS 1937-2023

KEITH DOSHIER 1963-2023

JERRY BONNIFIELD 1942-2023

LINDA JOYCE SILVEIRA 1947-2023

argued that witnesses were not truthful in their testimonies.

Both motions were denied by Judge O’Keefe.

While the morning’s motions were not lmed like the rest of the trial, Judge O’Keefe approved one pool camera to record the sentencing. KSBY News operated as the pool camera.

SLO County Deputy District Attorney Chris Peuvrelle referred to Paul as a “true psychopath,” requesting him to receive the maximum sentencing. A video of Kristin throughout her life was shown, followed by impact statements from her family.

Kristin’s father, Stan Smart,

began by describing the strain her murder left on his remaining children and his marriage.

“He and his family have continued to hide her remains and deny our family the opportunity to bring her home for an appropriate funeral,” said Stan referring to Paul and his family. “ ey have no remorse for taking our daughter’s life.”

Stan was followed by Kristin’s brother, Matt; Matt’s wife, Lisa; Kristin’s cousin, Eric; her childhood friend, Ann-Marie; and Kristin’s sister, Lindsey, and her husband. Her mother, Denise, spoke last. Following the impact statements, Judge O’Keefe spoke directly to Paul telling him, “You have been a cancer to society.”

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multiply, there’s still close to that number on her hillside, if not more. She added that some bulbs have also moved around a bit due to squirrels because while they don’t eat da odils, they move them while burying nuts. “ ey’ve ended up in spots that I never planted, so I love that. You know, that’s just nature,” she added. She also stated that her da odil crop is an exciting way to look at the winters the area has had since she started growing them.

“It really makes a di erence on

a Proclamation of Existence of Local Emergency.

“Basically, AB 361 is the requirement in the government code under the Brown Act that allows us to have the meeting like we’re having tonight, fully virtual vs. our hybrid—virtual and in person. In order to have that, the council has to make a nding that there is an emergency and that that emergency has also been declared by the governor, declared locally, and that council nds that it’s in the public interest and necessity to nd the emergency conditions and to have these meetings virtual,” stated Deputy City Manager Lara Christensen.

ing the sentencing, the SLO County District Attorney’s O ce described the sentencing as a “result of a tremendous collaborative e ort of more than a dozen local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies over the span of 25 years, but most importantly, the perseverance of the Smart family.”

e case was prosecuted by SLO County Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle along with Assistant Chief Investigator for the SLO County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation James “J.T.” Camp, and Senior Detective with the SLO County Sheri ’s O ce Clint Cole.

“After nearly 27 years of unspeakable anguish, the Smart family has nally seen their

when the bulbs come and how vibrant their blooms are,” Ryan added. “ is luncheon always used to be on the Wednesday before St. Patrick’s Day. By mid-March, they’re usually in full bloom. Last year with our winter being a little di erent, they came really early. ey were struggling, and so I moved this luncheon up a week.”

Five years after Ryan’s rst planting, in 2017, the Da odil Luncheon o cially kicked o as a way for Ryan to share her beautiful da odils with the important people in her life.

“I decided I didn’t want to be the only one enjoying this, so I asked a

e governor did declare the atmospheric rivers as an emergency on March 1. e Director of Emergency Services in Atascadero, City Manager Rachelle Rickard, declared the storms a local emergency on March 10.

Both Ratifying the Existence of a Local Emergency and the Resolution AB 361 Requirements for Virtual Meetings passed unanimously and will remain in place for 30 days.

e Agenda passed unanimously, as did the Consent Calendar, once amendments were made to item 4: Road Abandonment to Summarily Vacate an Undeveloped Portion of Conejo Road Right-of-way.

e meeting then went into

Uni ed, Atascadero Uni ed, Coast Uni ed, San Luis Coastal, Cayucos Elementary, and Guadalupe Union all canceled their classes and were closed that day.

The closures happened after County Superintendent James Brescia recommended that schools in San Luis Obispo County either modify or close due to safety concerns for families, students, and employees.

During the early morning of Friday’s storm, the culvert at Chimney Rock Road and Fawn Lane washed out completely due to the rain that started the night before — leaving nearly 100 residents stranded. e

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daughter’s killer sentenced. eir strength and determination serve as an inspiration to us all,” said Peuvrelle in the same press release. “ e prosecution team is grateful for the support of the entire San Luis Obispo community during the case. e community stood together, never gave up, and supported us to see that justice was done. We hope that victims everywhere know that there are people in the Justice System who will stand up to make sure their voices are heard.”

e District Attorney’s ofce thanked the Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni and her team for providing physical and technical support throughout the trial, which was held at the

few of my girlfriends up,” Ryan said. In 2018, Ryan almost didn’t host the luncheon due to her cancer diagnosis, but her friends didn’t want to miss the get-together.

“ is is typical Atascadero for me,” she said. “ e next year I had gotten cancer, and I was in chemotherapy during the time of the luncheon. Of course, I’d lost my hair and was not well. I put out a little email saying I have to cancel the luncheon this year. ey all responded, ‘no, we’re bringing brown bags. We’re coming up anyway. You don’t do anything, lay on the couch, and we’re bringing brown bag. We’re still having the

a Public Hearing on the Barrel Creek Project. Senior Planner Kelly Gleason gave the presentation, which covered some changes made to the plan after multiple rounds of the item being discussed at Planning Commission meetings over the past couple of months.

Scott Martin, an RRM Design Group architect who represented Developer Eric Tienkenatgave, gave a presentation on the applicant’s behalf.

During Public Comment, 14 individuals spoke on the Barrel Creek Project, and many of them were against the council approving the project due to environmental impact and not making sure that local labor would be used in the building of the project before moving forward. While

same culvert was temporarily repaired after the storms in early January as a way for residents to gain access to and from their properties. A hard closure was put on the road and is currently impacting residents of Running Deer Ranch, Cal Shasta, Rancho Del Lago, and South Shore Village. Chimney Rock Road.

Residents have been able to leave the area by boat and SLO County has been working alongside Monterey County to provide transportation and supplies.

Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis also declared Friday’s storm as a local emergency. e Paso Robles City Council held a special meeting on Monday, March 13, at 10 a.m. to ratify the declaration.

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Salinas Valley Courthouse in Monterey County. e trial was moved to Salinas after San Luis Obispo County Judge Craig van Rooyen ruled the father and son would not receive a fair trial in SLO County.

SLO County Sheri Ian Parkinson released a statement regarding Paul’s sentencing, “I agree with the sentence of 25-years-to-life handed down today against Paul Flores for the murder of Kristin Smart. It was a long time coming, but it is a decision that is right and just. Our thoughts right now are with the Smart family. Today is not about us and what we did, but about them and what they do now. How they move forward. We want to remind the community this case is not over yet. And it won’t

Da odil Luncheon.’ And they did. It was really, really nice.”

e group also got together for a Da odil Luncheon in 2019 and snuck in their last luncheon right before the lockdown in 2020. is is the rst Da odil Luncheon since the start of COVID, and the invite list keeps growing. However, Ryan’s house doesn’t really t more than 25 or 30 guests.

“People from the neighborhood. Long time friends. New friends. It’s a good way to bring people together,” continued Ryan on the people she invites.

e luncheon celebrates the friend-

comments were being made, it came to light that power had been out in some areas of Atascadero, and residents were either unable to make a public comment or had missed vital parts of Gleason and Martin’s presentations on the item.

City Attorney Brian Pierik suggested due to the power outage that, the hearing be continued to a future meeting so residents who missed part or all of the hearing could review the presentations on the hearing via the city’s YouTube Chanel and be able to make Public Comment at a later date. “Without having seen that portion of the meeting, that may or may not have in uenced what the members of the public may have wanted to say in their public

On Tuesday, March 14, the 21st Street Bridge in Paso Robles was closed due to ooding from Riverside to Pine Street. Drivers were asked to go around the closure. As of 4 p.m. on March 14, the road had opened back up to motorists. In preparation to the storm, Atascadero City asked residents to avoid any travel that was not essential through Wednesday, March 15, due to the heavy rain.

On Friday’s storm a landslide closed Los Altos Road in Atascadero. e road was stated to stay closed through ursday, March 16, at the latest at the time. e landslide covers the 13800 block of Los Altos Road, halfway between Highway 41 and San Marcos Road. As of Tuesday, March

be over until Kristin has been returned to her family.”

e trial began on July 18, just over a year after the father and son’s arrest. roughout the trial, jurors heard from witnesses, including former Cal Poly students who were with Kristin and Paul at the party on Crandall Way the night she went missing.

Two Jane Does from Los Angeles County testi ed in the trial, accusing Paul of raping them. eir testimonies have been deemed an integral part in the prosecution’s case against Paul.

While Kristin’s remains have not been found, she was legally declared dead in 2002. Her remains have yet to be located despite now 26 years of searching.

ships in Ryan’s life while also sharing her deep love of her favorite bloom.

When asked what her favorite things about daffodils are, Ryan responded:

“I think their reliability. You know, they can be counted on to be one of the rst owers of spring. ey always show up, and they stay a while. at’s what I like. Some of these have an almost three-month blooming span, so I love that. ey pop up and remind you that spring is coming, and then they usually stay for the start of the season. I think they’re very worthwhile, and they’re so pretty.”

comment,” said Pierik.

e Barrel Creek Hearing has been continued to March 28. You can see the start of the hearing at this address: youtube.com/watch?v=UskmPoBxdg.

e council approved the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations. ey also approved the D-20 Annual Report.

e council also approved the purchasing of both replacement heart monitors and automated external de brillators for the Atascadero Fire Department and replacement Body-worn Cameras for the Atascadero Police Department.

City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on the 2023 Strategic Plan -

14, Highway 41 was also closed overnight due to downed trees, wires and landslide activity, as reported by Caltrans. At the time of printing, there was no reopening date for the road. Caltrans advises drivers to use Highway 46 or Highway 101 as detours.

At the Atascadero City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 14, the council declared that Atascadero was under a local emergency. e meeting was held virtually with no hybrid in-person option in City Hall.

So where does the most recent rainfall leave us? Lake Nacimiento stands at 85 percent capacity, and San Antonio at only 50 percent. Already, the county has seen more rain than its average rain season. With our

ning Statements and Strategic Priorities, including a new mission statement for the City of Atascadero. “We worked at what are those core things that we want to make sure our employees are remembering and doing every single day, and that us as a city organization, what is our mission. I’m really excited about this. We came up with: ‘Working together to serve, build community, and enhance quality of life.’ That is the mission of the city organization if you so adopt it tonight,” stated Rickard.

e motion passed unanimously.

e next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m.

rain season starting in July 2022 and ending in June 2023, the Paso Robles Water Division (PRWD) has recorded an average annual rainfall total of 14.21 inches from 1942 to June 2019. e Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AWMC) records an average annual rainfall of 17.53, with records going back to 1915.

PRWD has recorded 24.51 inches of water for this season and AWMC has recorded 34.34 — both well surpassing the average amount since the 2016-17 season.

While we have passed the two atmospheric rivers, sunshine is not on the horizon yet. According to weather.com, we can expect cloudy days and showers through the end of the month.

PASO ROBLES — e Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, producers of Paso Wine Fest, announced that they will be o ering a $40 per ticket discount for Paso Wine Fest set to take place on Saturday, May 20. In celebration of the festival’s 40th anniversary, this discount is o ered to locals — residents of San Luis Obispo County — and will be available for one-day only, Saturday, March 11, which also happens to be the 134th anniversary of Paso Robles’ incorporation as a city. On that day, beginning at 12:00 a.m. and concluding at 11:59 p.m., a $40 discount will be available to anyone living in Paso Robles and the surrounding communities within San Luis Obispo County. Simply visit the Paso Wine Fest page on pasowine.com and click to purchase tickets. Ticket buyers will enter their zip code as a

promo code. Zip codes will need to match the buyers’ credit card billing statement to receive a general admission ticket at $129.

“ e rst Paso Robles Wine Festival took place on Saturday, May 21, 1983, with 17 wineries,” noted Joel Peterson, executive director of

the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “ is festival has evolved in many ways over the last 40 years into what it is today, the Paso Wine Fest, and locals have embraced the festival all along the way. e locals discount, playing on the 40th anniversary theme, is a way to show

our appreciation for the support.”

On Saturday, May 20, from 12 to 4:30 p.m., more than 100 wineries will sample their wines at the Paso Robles Event Center. Now in its second year at this location, Paso Wine Fest will feature large open-spaced tasting tents as well as individual brand experiences, artisan vendors, and for the rst time, craft spirits made from wine grapes. Live entertainment will provide the soundtrack for the day and local food vendors are serving up delicious, festival-friendly food for purchase.

Paso Wine Fest weekend is a four-day celebration that culminates with a one-day, grand tasting event. Winemaker dinners begin on ursday, May 18, followed by Sparkling Paso on Friday, May 19. e main event is on Saturday, May 20, and more than 100 individual events at the area wineries complete the weekend on Sunday, May 21. More information, including details on each event as well as tickets, can be found at Pasowine.com.

For an updated lineup of participating wineries, go to pasowine.com/winefest/wineries/.

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced that Tim McGraw has been con rmed to perform in concert on Wednesday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. An opening act will be con rmed at a later date. e concert will take place in the Chumash Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center. is will be McGraw’s eighth performance on the main stage at the California Mid-State Fair.

Ticket prices for the show are $50, $75, $90, $150, and $175 (Pit, standing only) and will go on sale Friday, March 17, starting at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased on the California Mid-State Fair’s o cial website MidStateFair.com. e Box O ce cannot guarantee the authenticity or validity of any tickets purchased outside of our o cial channels.

Tim McGraw has sold more than 90 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 46 worldwide No. 1 singles and 19 worldwide No. 1 albums. He’s won 3 Grammy Awards, 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards. His iconic career achievements include being named BDS Radio’s Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres. He is the most played country artist at radio since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending 10 weeks or more at No. 1. Known for his high-energy concerts, he is one of the top touring artists of all time including the record-setting “Soul2Soul” tours with his wife, Faith Hill.

An acclaimed actor, McGraw starred in and narrated the hit movie “ e Shack” and co-wrote and performed the closing credit

song for the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo.” His other movie credits include blockbuster hits “Friday Night Lights” and “ e Blind Side.” McGraw starred beside Sam Elliott and his wife in the “Yellowstone” prequel and three-time Emmy nominated “1883.”

McGraw has co-authored two New York Times best selling books, “Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest and the Music that Made a Nation” with Jon Meacham, and tness book “Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life.” McGraw’s recently celebrated his country radio No. 1 single, “7500 OBO” from the No. 1 album, Here On Earth.

e 2023 California Mid-State Fair runs July 19 through July 30 and this year’s theme is “Shake, Rattle & Roll!”

PASO ROBLES — Wine Country Theatre, based in Paso Robles, is presenting a dynamic and entertaining musical revue featuring songs from TV, including classic TV theme songs, songs from TV variety shows, commercials, and parody songs.

“We have a great cast and it’s been fun putting the script together to represent many of our favorite shows, both contemporary and classic,” said Wine Country eatre Executive Director Cynthia Anthony. “Audiences will want to sing along to ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Green Acres’ and

‘The Addams Family,’ just to mention a few. Songs from ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Big Little Lies’ and ‘Ginny and Georgia’ are also included, along with beloved animated shows, including ‘ e Simpsons.’ We have a very talented pianist, our Music Director Linda Wilson, plus some cast members will play the guitar and other instruments. It’s not TV, it’s live.”

“Stay Tuned” will be presented by Broken Earth Winery and all performances are in the Broken Earth Winery tasting room, which is located at 1650 Ramada Drive in Paso Robles. Show dates are April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Of course, delicious Broken Earth wines and pizzas will

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be available for purchase to enjoy during the show. Seating is general admission. Tickets are $40 each.

Wine Country eatre is a professional-caliber community theater that has been presenting plays and musicals for 10 years. Set adrift after the pandemic, due to a change of management of the Park Ballroom, the theater company has been using various venues to present their productions.

“Presenting at Broken Earth Winery is a privilege and we hope this can be just the beginning of collaborating with other wineries,” proclaims Anthony.

So, turn off the TV and come to see this light and entertaining show. For tickets, go to brokenearthwinery.com.

Discounted Tickets for Atascadero Wine Fest Available Now

Festival takes place on Saturday, June 24, at Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock

Zoo

ATASCADERO — Early

Bird tickets to the Atascadero Wine Fest (formerly called Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival) are now available. Tickets cost $80 through March 31. e festival will be held on Saturday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Lake Park and Charles Paddock Zoo. The festival will feature wineries,

breweries, spirits, cider, food purveyors, art exhibitors, and live music.

is year, all ticket holders will receive a $10 “Festival Bucks” voucher to spend on food, art, crafts, or as a donation to a zoo animal. Tickets can be purchased at the Atascadero Chamber o ce at 6907 El Camino Real, Suite A, or online at www.atascaderowinefest.com. On April 1, the cost increases to $90, and tickets are $100 at the door. Non-drinker tickets are $30.

“ e Atascadero Wine Fest will be here before you know it,” says Gail Kudlac, Festival Committee chair. “Have you signed up to pour at the event?

We are looking for wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Go to atascaderolakesidewinefestival.com or contact me at atascaderowinefestival@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteers are an integral part of the festival. All volunteers receive a festival T-shirt, snacks, and a complimentary ticket to use or to give to a friend. ose who volunteer for the closing shift (7:45 to 10 p.m.) also receive a Central Coast Wine Passport valued at $75 to use for the rest of the year. To volunteer, contact Dawn Smith at dawn@atascaderochamber.org or (303) 968-7049.

‘Stay Tuned’ Songs from TV to be presented by

Annual ECHO Empty Bowls Coming to Paso Robles and Atascadero

This April, the event comes to Atascadero Bible Church and Studios on the Park in Paso Robles

NORTH COUNTY —  e anticipated Empty Bowls fundraiser bene ting the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) is bringing the event to Paso Robles and Atascadero for the rst time.

Atascadero Luncheon

ursday, April 20 at Atascadero Bible Church e in-person luncheon is back. Enjoy delectable soups and artisan breads, and take home a handmade ceramic bowl as your souvenir. Enjoy music while you visit with community members and supporters of ECHO. Celebrity servers will reprise their role to serve you. Seating space is limited, please choose your seating time when purchasing tickets. First seating time is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and second seating time is 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50/person and are available here: events.idonate.com/echoemptybowlsatascadero

Paso Robles Evening Reception

ursday, April 27, at Studios on the Park New this year is our Paso Robles Evening Reception hosted by Studios on the Park. Enjoy an evening of soup tastings, curated wine selections, studio art, and live music from 5 to 7 p.m. Take home a souvenir wine glass and artisan ceramic bowl. Limited space is available so be sure to get your tickets early at $100/person here: events.idonate.com/ echoemptybowlspasorobles

ECHO would like to thank their generous sponsors and participating restaurants, bakeries, and artists throughout SLO County for making ECHO Empty Bowls possible.

The NONPROFIT

Sapphire Sponsor

• BBSI

• Emerald Sponsor

• Specialty

Construction, Inc.

Gold Sponsors Arris Studio

Architects

• BHE Renewables

• Mechanics Bank

• Edible San Luis Obispo

Silver Sponsors

SLO County Board of Supervisors

A1 Glass

• Central Coast Moving

• General Store

• Corvus Wealth Coast Hills Credit Union

Tenet Health

General Store

Heart to Heart Real

Estate

Bronze Sponsors

• e Sandwich

Truck

Gerber Automotive

Steve Schmidt

Topsoil

• Paso Robles Waste & Recycle

• ACIJet

• Kara Woodru

• Media Sponsors

Dimes Media

KSBY

Atascadero Greyhound Foundation

AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION

CONTACT INFO

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

About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

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

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com

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. upport 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. e imi e ra e pace a a e are a e accep e r a ma eria per e per a

Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS: Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

1051 Las Tablas Rd.

Templeton, CA 93465 (805) 238-4411

Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm

Fridays by Appointment cscslo.org

All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible.

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

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

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that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file

CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

S PA O C , C, CO AS RAO O G , R his statement was filed with the County Clerk of San uis

the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/04/2023 at 9:01AM in Dept 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY ST., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

O A A the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CHRISTINE O. BREEN 330 Tres Pinos Road, Suite F8-4 Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-2529 LEGAL CM 100

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 22-30797-JPCA Title No. 2235299 A.P.N.

010-292-022 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2003.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the

above. 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 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the otice of Default was recorded.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30797-JP-CA 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. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 02/24/2023

National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108

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 $ 8,584,421.20.

he 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:

may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE

TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.

aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287747 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE

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 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A

AMENDMENTS, AND ERRATA AND THE 2022 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE

CHAPTER 7A INCLUDING ALL RELATED REFERENCE SECTIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-

EN THAT THE, San Miguel Community Services District (“District”) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on: Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter, in the Board of Directors’ Chambers located at 601 12th Street, San Miguel, CA. to consider the adoption and of the 2022 California Fire Code, The 2022 California Building Code Chapter 7A including all related reference sections and Ordinance 01-2023, which amends provisions of the 2022 California Fire Code.

with Disabilities Act, the San Miguel Community Services District encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public hearing process. Any person requiring special assistance to participate in the meeting should notify the Board Clerk by calling 805-467-3388 or in person at 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel, CA, at least forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting. Interested individuals will be given an opportunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above proposed action. Written comments are also acceptable, if submitted or delivered to the Board Clerk at the District’s Office (1765 onita Place, San Miguel, CA. 93451) prior to the public hearing.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20230629

NOTICE

DERS: 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. f 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.

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 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30797-JPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected 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

Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-7302727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4775618 03/09/2023, 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023

LEGAL CM 101

TSG No.: 8778757 TS No.: CA2200287747 APN: 025-436-029 Property Address: 3340 AIRPORT ROAD PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/03/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/04/2023 at 11:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/13/2007, as Instrument No. 2007079944, in book , page , and re-recorded 09/23/2009 as Instrument No. 2009052828, in Book , Page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, State of California. Executed by:

JERRY L HANDLEY AND KATHERINE A. HANDLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, 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 bree

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. f 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

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 (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms. aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2200287747 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

The purpose of adopting and amending the current Fire Code is to ensure that the fire, life and safety issues directly related to the District are properly mitigated and enforceable. In order to remain compliant with the San Luis Obispo County and State of California regulations, it is necessary to adopt the current California Fire Code in its entirety including all Articles, Amendments, Appendices A-N, and Errata and the 2022 California Building Code Chapter 7A including all related reference sections, which will be collectively referred to as San Miguel Community Services District Local Ordinance 01-2023.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to attend the March 23, 2023, public hearing to express opinions or submit evidence for or against the approval of the ordinance. At the above noted time and place, testimony from interested persons will be heard and considered by the San Miguel Community Services District Board of Directors before taking action or making any recommendation on the proposed ordinance. On request, the agenda and the documents in the hearing agenda packet can be made available to persons with a disability. In compliance with the Americans

If a challenge to the above proposed action is made in court, persons may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the District before the meeting. Copies of the proposed ordinance are available for public review at the Fire Department Office (1150 Mission Street, San Miguel, CA. 93451) or may be found on the district website, www.sanmiguelcsd.org.

Any additional questions should be directed to the Board Clerk at 805-4673388, or stop by the office at 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel, CA. 93451. District Contact information: www.sanmiguelcsd.org or 805-467-3388 BY THE ORDER OF THE SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RAVE HAIR STUDIO, MIGHTY FINE RANCH, 9280 SANTA MARGARITA RD, ATASCADERO, Ca 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE, HEATHER SUSANNAH LIVINGSTON, 9280 SANTA MARGARITA RD, ATASCADERO, Ca 93422, RORY LANE LIVINGSTON, 9280 SANTA MARGARITA RD, ATASCADERO, Ca 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RORY LANE LIVINGSTON his statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/13/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 05/01/1991

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 03/13/2028 PUB: 03/16, 03/23, 03/30, 04/06/2023 LEGAL CM 124

NOTICE OF PROCESSING AND COUNTING OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS, CENTRAL TALLY AND MANUAL TALLY OF BALLOTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY ELAINA CANO, COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OF THE PROCESSING AND COUNTING OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS, CENTRAL TALLY AND MANUAL TALLY OF BALLOTS FOR THE PASO ROBLES JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL 2023:

Vote by Mail (VBM) Processing

The processing of Vote by Mail ballots may begin on March 20, 2023, through May 18, 2023, or until the election has been certified, during normal business hours at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California. Notice of Vote by Mail processing that will occur outside of normal business hours will be posted online at www.slovote.com

This process is dependent on the number of voted VBM ballots received and, depending on volume, may not be performed daily. It is highly recommended that you contact the Elections Division to confirm what activities are taking place on any given day.

Central Tally

Poll ballots cast on Election Day will be centrally tallied on Election Night, April 18, 2023, after the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office located at 1055 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, California.

Selection of Precincts to be Manually Tallied and 1% Manual Tally

A manual tally of ballots will be conducted during the official canvass period which begins April 19, 2023, and runs through May 18 2023, or until the election has been certified, during normal business hours. Notice of Manual Tally processing that will o ccur outside of normal business hours will be posted online at www.slovote.com The random selection of precincts to be tallied will occur on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. following with the manual tally. The manual tally and selection of precincts will take place at the San Luis Obispo County Elections Division Office located at 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California and will be ongoing until completion.

To schedule an appointment to view these processes or to confirm which process are being performed on a specific day, please contact 1-805-781-5228

Dated this 14th day of March

/s/ Elaina Cano County Clerk-Recorder

Publish: Thursday, March 16, 2023

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 460-0762. awakeningways.org

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS

9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; 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.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

535 Creston Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

A place of hope! Join 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.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO

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ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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inking of Warmer Days and Beef Pot Roast

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Well, so much for needing rain. It’s exciting but a little frightening to listen to the statistics about the storms and all the rain we are getting. I noticed just before the last big storm that the trees around town were in bloom, but with the wind and rain, they are looking rather sad right now. However, we all know that it won’t be too long before we’ll be discussing the heat! I know there will be some beautiful sunny, comfortable days in between.

Speaking of warmer days, mark your calendar right now for the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival on June 24 at Atascadero Lake Park, starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. during that wonderful late afternoon-early evening time we all enjoy here in the North County. Voted “Best Outdoor Experience” by Atascadero News Magazine, come and see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

e “best deal” pre-sale tickets are available now through

April 31 for $80 per person and includes $10 Festival Bucks to spend on food, art, crafts, or as a donation to the Charles Paddock Zoo. General Admission tickets after April 31 will be $90 and will include the Festival Bucks. Tickets at the gate on the day of the event will be $100 and include the Festival Bucks. So, buy now and save.

Tickets can be purchased at the Atascadero Chamber o ce at 6907 El Camino Real, Suite A, or online at atascaderowinefest. com

In addition to tasting some spectacular wines, beers, and distilled spirits, there will be great food, live music to listen to or dance to, a fun “Roar ‘n’ Pour” tasting area in the Zoo, Fine Art vendors, and much more.

For more information and lists of participants, visit the website atascaderowinefest.com.

For this week’s recipe, I was looking for cold-weather foods and not those that say “spring.” We love a beef pot roast now and then with mashed potatoes. So, here’s what I found to share with you.

Red-Wine Pot Roast with Porcini

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-salt chicken broth or beef broth

• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms

1 4-pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion coarsely chopped

• 2 celery stalks with some leaves, cut into 1/2-inchthick

• 3 garlic cloves, smashed

1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram plus sprigs for garnish

1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

• 1 cup dry red wine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bring broth to simmer in saucepan. Remove from heat; add mushrooms, cover, and let stand until soft, about 15 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mushrooms to cutting board. Chop coarsely. Reserve mushrooms and broth separately.

Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium high heat. Add beef and cook until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes total. Transfer beef to large plate. Pour o all but 1 tablespoon drippings from pot. Place pot over medium heat. add onion and celery. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté

e Dictionary of Junk

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If you’re a reader of classi ed ads like myself, you know there’s some confusion as to what we should call the sale of the debris left over from living our lives. What is the di erence, for example, between a yard sale and a barn sale? I’ll attempt to answer that question, and many more, about what you should expect next time you go looking for the junk you don’t need and will never use.

Garage Sale — is is what happens when the husband nally cleans out the garage after years of nagging. Since none of the man’s stu quali es as junk, that means everything that’s for sale will belong to the wife or kids. Mostly it’s Tupperware without lids, kid’s clothes that have been handed down two times too many, broken Roseville pottery, 1954 World Book Encyclopedias and napkins for a wedding reception that ended in divorce years ago. e garage sale

is seen as a quick way to generate some income to keep the lights on and the family fed in a cashflow emergency. But beware, some entrepreneurial types buy stu at other garage sales and sell it at their own after marking it up 300 percent. I know one guy who actually tells people at his weekly garage sales that if they didn’t nd what they were looking for, he could order it for them.

Rummage Sale —This is a garage sale on steroids for churches and PTA’s. e organizations and churches ask their members to bring any unwanted items and on a Saturday all the junk is o ered to the general public. Except ... if there’s anything good some church member will grab it long before the general public ever sees it. I know one atheist antique dealer who joined the Methodist church just to get rst crack at their rummage. at’s why the only things left are year-old calendars, clothes with broken zippers, ancient computers and printers, jigsaw puzzles with pieces missing, Danielle Steele and John Grisham paperbacks, Time-Life books and Pyrex nesting bowl sets that are missing the blue bowl. (Why is it always

the small blue bowl?)

Yard Sale — ese are nothing more than drive-by garage sales where people can look at the junk while creeping by in their cars at ve miles per hour. e problem is the driver often forgets they’re driving. ese sales are good if you need a mangled Chevy pickup bumper from 1970, particle board furniture or an old couch that’s missing a cushion or two. ey’re also good for avoiding sales tax because no one charges it. Once I really scored when I bought a 100 piece ball cap collection. Since most of the caps were the kind with webbing, which I hate, I use the caps as oil strainers and throw them away when clogged. I also bought what I think is the largest ballpoint pen collection in the world featuring pens that advertise constipation drugs that I think belonged to a gastroenterologist.

Barn Sale — ese should really be called “Rust Sales” because everything is covered in it. People go to these because they’ve heard about “barn nd” Ferraris worth two million bucks and Snap-On toolboxes lled with hundred-dollar wrenches. Mostly what you’ll nd are certied pre-used bolts and rusty

until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes Add garlic, chopped marjoram, and reserved porcini mushrooms, sauté 1 minute. Using hands, crush tomatoes, 1 at a time, into pot. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot. Add wine; boil 5 minutes. Add reserved mushroom broth, leaving any sediment behind. Boil 5 minutes. Return beef and any accumulated juices to pot. Cover; transfer to oven. Cook 1 1/2 hours. Turn beef and continue cooking until tender, about 1 1/2 hours longer. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cool. Cover and keep refrigerated. Transfer beef to cutting board; tent with foil. Spoon fat from surface of juices in pot. Bring juices to boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 4 cups, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cut beef into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer to platter. Spoon juices over, garnish with marjoram sprigs, and serve. 6 Servings Cheers!

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

nails. Lots and lots of rusty nails because no one has pounded a nail since pneumatic nail guns were invented. You’ll also nd pallets of one-gallon paint cans that are one-fourth full of mustard yellow or pea-soup-colored paint. Here’s some good advice: never buy a rattle can of paint at a barn sale and always plug in those old Craftsman drills to see if they work.

Estate Sale — These are far-and-away the best junk for the money, but be advised, there’s an entire subset of dealers who scan Craigslist for these sales, get up at two thirty in the morning to be rst in line, and then buy up all the good stu to sell in their booth at an antique mall. Also, because the words “estate sale” attracts buyers like bars do drunks, oftentimes you’ll see garage or yard sales advertised as “estate sales”. But remember, to be a true estate sale, someone had to die.

Estate sales are unbeatable for acquiring junk to sell at your own estate sale when you croak.

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

right or happy?

Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? Asking yourself this one simple question can save you time and energy that can be used to create what you deeply desire for yourself and your life.

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single goal is to be right — loss of a nity, isolation, disempowerment, inauthenticity, and so on. e need to be right usually occurs on an unconscious level and tends to dictate how you move through the world. Once you become aware of this habit, which you likely picked up from your family, community, or society, it will no longer run you or your life.

move through the world with.

It takes practice. As you slowly begin to loosen your mental grip on the need to be right, transformation occurs. You’ll start to notice the areas in your life where you’re putting too much of your precious time, energy, and e ort into making yourself right.

have you been, and where are you headed?

Some of us were raised with the need always to be right, or maybe you know someone who is always right, or at least they think they are. Getting caught up in the need to be right has one payo , which is that you get to be right. e cost is very high if your

With this new awareness, you now know what you didn’t know, and you can make a conscious choice between being right or being happy — being right results in temporary happiness. True happiness comes from the deepest place within you as the result of your being satis ed with the nished kingdom through which you walk. Living your life from an authentic, empowering, connected, and loving context is a much stronger foundation to

Without the need to be right, you have created freedom. is freedom is the fertile ground for your mental and creative energy to imagine and breed greater possibilities in your life rather than the mediocre satisfaction that comes with being right.

No longer are you a hamster running on the wheel of “I need to be right,” wasting your one precious life. You are now free to talk about your dreams, your ideas, and your vision. What do you love about your life as it is today? What would you like to experience in your life? Where

e artist, musician, speaker, writer, philanthropist, or you name it, which is within you and has been waiting to come bursting forth into existence through and as you now has an opportunity to do so. Doesn’t this idea spark joy and uplift you? I believe it’s time to “Marie Kondo” your need to be right. Time to release this energetic, mental usurper which is no longer serving your highest and best good.

Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy? Choose happiness and be amazed at the transformation you experience for yourself and your life.

And so it is.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley is an independent columnist for

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Musical Spurs Young Love in Classic Rom-Com Style

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TEMPLETON — “Disney’s High School

Musical” is fun for the whole family. Almost 40 students are involved in this production of high energy and upbeat musical numbers.

Sure, you know exactly what’s going to happen, but would you really want it to happen any other way? Audiences can enjoy the infectious energy of young people doing what they love.

Directed by Templeton theater arts instructor Catherine Kingsbury, the play will be performed ursday and Friday, March 23 and 24, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 25, at 4 p.m.; ursday, March

30, and Friday, March 31, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, April 1, at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at templetondrama.org for $20 per person and $15 for seniors and students. Proceeds help support the Templeton High School Drama Program. e show is lled with positive messages about friendship and being true to yourself. It’s also lled with great comedy and toe tappin’, hand clappin’ musical numbers. e stage show is di erent from the movie in that the characters are more believable, not so stereotypical, and have a lot more heart. A few new characters have been added, and there’s a lot more music and dance.

Based on the popular Disney Channel TV movie “High School Musical,” the play follows the story of Troy Bolton, East High basketball star, who is caught between his newfound passion for singing (and the new girl, Gabri-

ella) and his duties toward his basketball team and his dad, the coach. Meanwhile, the shy and smart Gabriella Montez has fallen in with the “Brainiacs” who discourage her interest in a jock and her pursuit of such frivolous activities as musicals. Finally, the president of the Drama Club, the popular Sharpay, will do anything to maintain her queen bee status. Will Gabriella and Troy manage to withstand the pressures and stay true to themselves?

e movie’s screenwriter, Peter Barsocchini, wrote the show for his daughter Gabriella and named many of the characters after her friends.

e stage book writer, David Simpatico, honored his own high school drama teacher by making Ms. Darbus more sympathetic.

e Templeton High School Drama Program fosters skills and knowledge of theatre arts

and nurtures personal growth and creativity in students through educational theater. e program also entertains and educates its audiences with a wide variety of plays and performances from many eras and genres. THS Drama actively promotes community involvement in theatre arts as a life-long endeavor.

Kingsbury’s philosophy as a theater teacher and director stems from being a high school educator rst. It’s important to her that the students learn skills and information that will help them at the next level of their education or career training — whatever that may be. If they want to pursue a career in theatre, then they will be well prepared. If they want to pursue a career in anything else, they will also be prepared with good communication skills and work ethics, especially working in a team environment.

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Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show Supports Local 4-H

Community invited to participate in the fundraiser bene ting SLO County horse projects

PASO ROBLES — On Saturday, April 1, the community is invited to participate in the Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show, bene ting San Luis Obispo County 4-H horse projects. All breeds of horses and all riders are welcome to enter. Proceeds will directly pay for 4-H shows, clinics, and awards, with a goal of reducing or eliminating clinic and show fees for the over 30 members of 4-H horse projects in SLO County. ere will be western, ranch, and leadline classes o ered, with a Champion buckle and Reserve ribbon awarded for each division and fun prizes for leadline riders. e event will take place at Knudson Training Stables, at 3880 Union Rd in Paso

Robles. Community members are invited to enter and ride in the show or to just come and watch and support the 4-H Horse Project in our county.

e San Luis Obispo 4-H County Horse Project holds three horse shows and three riding clinics each year that are open to all the 4-H horse project members in SLO County. Each clinic and horse show focuses on a di erent riding discipline: Western, English, and Gymkhana. e 4-H members have many opportunities to improve their horsemanship skills and decide which type of riding they enjoy most. Riders go on to compete in the local fair 4-H horse shows during the Salinas Valley Fair, the Santa Barbara County Fair, and the California Mid-State Fair. e culmination of each 4-H year is the California State Classic 4-H Horse Show.

For more information, call or text (805) 674-5831 or email slohorseproject@gmail.com.

ATASCADERO — The inaugural Jr. CEO program, coordinated by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, will culminate with Jr. CEO Business Day on Saturday, April 1. e event, showcasing Jr. CEO participants selling their products, will occur next to La Plaza in downtown Atascadero from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. e community is invited to attend and support the small businesses.

Fifty-six kids participated in the program, which provides a unique educational opportunity for elementary and junior high students by o ering ve virtual workshops focused on entrepreneurial skills. Sessions include fundamentals for setting up your business, cost models, safety and food preparation, marketing and customer service, and savings and money management.

One Jr. CEO is 10-year-old Madeline Gonzales.

“ e favorite thing I have learned is the potential to actually turn a hobby into a business and make money,” Madeline

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said. “My business is making balloon animals and my business name is Pop805.”

“When I asked my daughter if she wanted to do this class, she said ‘absolutely’ and was extremely excited,” said Valerie Gonzales, Madeline’s mother and Cross Country Mortgage loan advisor. “I was inspired to have my daughter take this class because having the model to start a business opens up endless opportunities now and in the future for her life.”

Josh Cross, Chamber president/CEO, led each virtual workshop. Participants received an interactive workbook for each session.

“I can’t wait to see how these

young entrepreneurs contribute their talents to our community,” Cross said. “ e Chamber is thrilled to invest in tomorrow’s leaders today.”

Gonzales believes that the Atascadero Chamber is o ering a great opportunity for area youth. “I am proud of our community and the support it pours into the younger generation. I wish I had this class when I was a kid. I am even learning myself.”

e Junior CEO Program is sponsored by Better Business Bureau, Coast Hills Credit Union, Central Coast Moving Company, Eckerd Connects, and the San Luis Obispo County O ce of Education.

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

EACH WEEK, A LOCAL STUDENT ATHLETE IS CHOSEN BY COACHES OR THE ATASCADERO NEWS/ PASO ROBLES PRESS SPORTS STAFF FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: atascaderousd.cyberschool.com/AHS/Department/32-Athletics

We are excited to have him on our team and can’t wait to see where he will go. He is really playing up to the moniker “freshman phenom.”

- Coach Christian Cooper

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

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Paisley Carvalho of Creston 4-H rides in the SLO County 4-H Horse Field Day on Feb. 11. The Back in the Saddle Open Horse Show will be held Saturday, April 1, to benefit the SLO County 4-H horse projects. Contributed Photo

Ten-year-old Madeline Gonzalez (right), shown with her mother Valerie, is one of 56 local youths to take part in the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Jr. CEO program. Madeline makes and sells balloon animals through her business Pop805. Contributed