Atascadero News • November 24, 2022

ANNIVERSARY

Hidden Springs Christmas Tree Farm

Celebrates 60 Years of Family Traditions

The farm opens for the season on Friday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m.

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL ATASCADERO NEWS CONTRIBUTOR

ATASCADERO — On Friday, Nov. 25, the Hidden Springs Christmas Tree Farm in Atascadero will open for its 60th season with seven

for Kids

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varieties of trees to choose from, hot cider, and plenty of opportunities to make memo ries.

To celebrate their glori ous 60-year-old tree farm and business, there will be a few giveaways. They are also working on a histori cal picture display, interac tive displays for children, and specific merchandise

for their 60th. The farm still offers Grandpa Fred’s apple cider recipe, which is compli mentary to all customers.

Hidden Springs Christ mas Tree Farm has a life full of history. It began when Minnesotan Fred Frank moved to Atascadero in 1920 and met and married Kansas native Wanda Wiley. During that time, Fred became one

of the first citizens to work at the Atascadero fire depart ment and then the second fire chief in 1929. Then in 1938, Fred and Wanda purchased the main tree farm property. While building their house, they farmed wheat and raised cattle, chickens, and rabbits. At the convincing of their son Fred Jr., who went to Humboldt State for forestry,

they turned part of their property into a Christmas tree farm. Then in the late 1950s, they planted the first tree crop, mainly Monte rey Pines, on three acres and opened for their first tree season in 1962.

According to Fred’s grand daughter and farm manager, Auraly Dobbs, “The tree farm

As of Friday, Nov. 18, 27,940 mail-in-ballots left to be processed

NORTH COUNTY —

The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Office last updated their unofficial General Election results on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

SLO County Clerk-Re corder Elaina Cano released an update on Friday, Nov. 18, which stated there is 27,940 mail-in-ballots left to be processed out of the 60,000 mail in ballots received the day before, the day of and the days following election day.

Prior to Election Day, there were 51,200 vote-by-mail ballots received out of 182,291 registered voters in the county.

On Election Day, the County Clerk-Recorder reported 6,896 voters at the polls and approximately 800 voters that voted provisionally at the poll ing place on Election Day.

Please see the article, ‘County Clerk Cano on the Official Canvas Period’ on page A5 for Cano’s full post-elec tion report. Below are election results from the Nov. 16 count, which was available at the time of print.

ATASCADERO

The City of Atascadero had two open at-large seats on their council and mayor up for election.

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com

NORTH COUNTY — Coats for Kids has been help ing keep families warm for 35 years, and after two years of modified giving, they will be joining the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles for the “Day of Giving” on Saturday, Dec. 10.

The mission of Coats for Kids has always been to distribute warm items such as coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts directly to North County families, not just kids, in need.

Thirty-five years ago, in 1987, Coats for Kids began when Barbie Butz was president of

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO —

Atascadero residents, out-of-towners, and Central Coast residents from all over headed to the Sunken Gardens the weekend of Nov. 18 through Nov. 20 for the

second Annual Atascadero Fall Festival. The free fest, put on by En Fuego Events and presented by Visit Atascadero and the City of Atascadero, was back and bigger than ever.

“You know, after we did it our first year, we were kinda blown away with the response from the community. And they were like, ‘we don’t ever have anything like this here. We usually have to leave to go enjoy something. Go to

Paso or go to San Luis,’” said En Fuego Events event organizer and owner Andres Nuno. “The response we got is that they felt like this was theirs. People were coming to Atascadero to do the fun things that normally they have to go away to do.”

Last year the Fall Fest brought in over 17,000 attendees, and approxi mately 18,000 people rolled through the free three-day

event this year.

“We’ve been waiting for this event for an entire year because we just had so much fun here,” added Nuno.

He went on to say that even with the CIF semi final football game at the high school and the middle school dance on Friday, the turnout on opening night was amazing, and attendance continued to grow through-

As of Wednesday, Nov. 16, current City of Atascadero Councilmembers Heather Newsom, with 43.44 percent, and Susan Funk, with 43.15 percent, look like they will both win their re-election for the two open seats on the council. Bret Heinemann is following behind with 13.41 percent of the vote.

City of Atascadero Mayor candidate Heather Moreno, running unopposed for re-election, has 100 percent of the vote.

City of Atascadero Trea surer candidate Gere Sibbach, also running unopposed for re-election, has 100 percent of the vote.

The Atascadero Unified School District had nine candidates running for four spots on the trustee board. The top four results are Tracy Ellis-Weit with 15.30 percent, Vy Pierce with 14.63 percent, Rebekah Koznek with 12.39

Located on Monterey Road in Atascadero, the tree farm is run by its third and fourth generations. Photo by Hayley Mattson

Atascadero Fall Fest brought in over 18,000 people people during the weekend of Nov. 18-20.. Photo by Rick Evans

NONPROFIT

Solarponics Host First ‘Share the Sunshine’ Volunteer Sign-up Day

teers. It was also evident that the in-person volunteer sign-up day really helped brake the online sign-up barrier and personalize the experience.

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO — Local nonprofits gathered in the Solar ponics parking lot in Atascadero on Friday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the company’s firstever Share the Sunshine volun teer sign-up day.

“Share the Sunshine came out of us being a solar company. That’s where the name came from, but also our new mission and vision for the year, which came out of the volunteering, is, we are people first,” stated Chief Marketing Officer Frank Scotti.

“Every year, collectively, the managers regroup and try to think about what’s most import ant. This year we made people as our primary focus,” added Solar ponics President and Owner Christian Emrich.

The local solar company started a program for its employees, giving them one

paid day off a year to volunteer in the community. The company noticed that it was hard to find and pick nonprofits to work alongside, which is how the idea for Share the Sunshine was born.

“We can’t be the only ones having trouble picking a place to volunteer. It was even difficult figuring out where we wanted to volunteer. We didn’t know where to start,” said Scotti. “It was one easy, ‘well, what if we did all the work for everybody else and we just brought a bunch of nonprofits together in one place, and the nonprofits

knew they were there to look for volunteers.’”

The nonprofits at the sign-up fair represented multiple indus tries in the area, from pets, the elderly, homelessness, meals, crisis intervention, land conser vancy, the library, and more. It gave the community members who came out to find volunteer opportunities many options to choose from, all in one place.

“I hadn’t seen any volunteer fairs; I thought that maybe it was an opportunity to get the public involved and to get some people signed up. We made a simple

goal of 15 nonprofits, and we were hoping for 50 community members to come in, and if we could get three sign-ups for every nonprofit, then I feel like we accomplished something,” added Emrich.

Solarponics exceeded their goal of nonprofits who partic ipated, and every one of those had multiple sign-ups with people wanting to volunteer.

The nonprofits who partic ipated in Share the Sunshine were: Meals that Connect, The Atascadero Greyhound Foun dation/Lighthouse, Estrella

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Warbirds Museum, One Cool Earth, The Atascadero Printery Foundation, Atascadero Loaves and Fishes, Atascadero Kiwanis, SLO Botanical Garden, ECHO, Optimist Club Paso Robles, Lumina Alliance, ECOSLO, Land Conservancy of SLO County, Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary, Friends of Atascadero Library, and Alice’s Bookstore.

The sentiment was echoed by all the nonprofits who partici pated that it was great to learn more about each other and make connections while at the fair, in addition to gaining new volun

“They [the community] really enjoyed being able to be intro duced and learn about multiple community organizations in one spot. It did what it was supposed to do. It made it really easy to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time,” added Scotti.

Scotti also stressed that all the nonprofits said they have spots for anyone who wants to volunteer, no matter what their skill set is, and that the commu nity members who went to the volunteer day enjoyed learning what opportunities the Central Coast has to offer.

“The most surprising thing was realizing all the volunteer opportunities. That anybody can volunteer,” he continued.

Scotti said that Share the Sunshine will be back and that Solarponics hopes the next installment will be sometime before the summer of 2023.

“The more nonprofits or community organizations we can bring together, the better,” he concluded.

Nutcracker Gala Asked the Community to ‘Be Part of the Magic’

really decedent decor.”

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO — On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 5, 115 patrons of the arts headed to the Atascadero Lake Pavilion for the North County Dance Performing Arts Foundation’s (NCDPAF) Nutcracker Gala Fundraiser. This year the Gala’s theme, as well as their upcoming production of “The Nutcracker,” is “Be Part of the Magic,” and what a magical night it was.

“It’s a really decadent event where people buy themed tables,” said NCDPAF Direc tor of Development Carrie Wood. “So each themed table is based after a certain scene or a certain queen with

The NCDPAF family banded together to decorate the differ ent tables for the evening. The goal was to make them splendid and unique and to create some thing representing this year’s production of NCDPAF’s “The Nutcracker.” The table decora tions did not disappoint.

“It’s really our only fundraiser that we do for ‘The Nutcracker,’ so it’s really important that we have community members come in and support that,” said Cheryle Armstrong, NCDPAF’s artistic director.

“I call this whole project the best-kept secret in the North County. People just don’t know how hard the dancers and the parents work for this produc tion.”

Lead dancers from 10 different dances in the ballet performed small vignettes from this North County’s upcoming

Nutcracker production, giving the Gala’s attendees a taste test of what they can see in the future.

“We had some former Nutcracker Alumni dancers and dancer families that came to support the cause,” Wood stated.

The evening also hosted a live and silent auction, with a production drive to update things like costumes, sets, and props for the production, which is celebrating its 26th year on the Central Coast. The auction featured many wonder ful desserts from the crowd to bid on and catering by Pacific Harvest Catering Co.

“We had a local auctioneer, Mackenzy Bailey [and her two spotter crew]. She’s from King City,” added Wood. “That was fun. She’s a female auctioneer, which is different, you know, so everyone got a kick out of that.”

All money raised at the Gala

went directly back into the Nutcracker production to offset costs from buying new costumes to paying the choreographers, both local and from out of state.

“We raised about 20 percent of the overall cost of the 2022 Nutcracker production,” Wood continued.

For more information on the North County’s favorite Nutcracker ballet or to buy tickets to kick off the holiday season, go to nutcrackertickets. org.

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO — On Thursday, Nov. 17, at 6:30 p.m., the Mid State Cruizers met for their monthly meeting at Round Table Pizza. During their 31st Annual Mid State Cruizers Car Show in August, the local car club raised a total of $10,000 for local charities, which they handed out to the nonprofits at the start of their meeting.

“We are actually able to give $10,000, the highest we’ve ever been able to give to 10 wonder ful charities. That’s the one thing we get to do; we get to support them in the wonderful work they do for our commu nity,” said Mid State Cruizers President Roy Barba at the meeting.

The Mid State Cruizers

took nominations for charities back in September. Every year they pick 10 San Luis Obispo County charities to support, and at their October meeting, they voted, and their top 10 charities were chosen to receive $1,000 each. A total of 23 local charities were nominated this year.

“That’s in the [Cruizer’s] bylaws. They [the charities] need to be local,” added Barba. “There might be some that you’re not even familiar with. Those are kind of what we try to do because they really need it, and I think they’re really appreciative. And that’s kind of what our whole goal is. To try to help the little ones.”

The 10 charities and nonprofits chosen this year were Woods Humane Soci ety Atascadero, Atascadero High School Auto Shop, Escuela Del Rio, Boxes for Soldiers (Helping Soldiers in the Desert), Veterans Memo rial Foundation (Faces of Freedom Memorial), Lumina

Alliance, Atascadero Robot ics (Greybots), Jack’s Helping Hand, Boy Scout Troup #51, and Honor Flight.

There were representatives for each and every one of the charities in attendance to receive their checks during the charity donation event. And they had nothing but thanks to give the car club for their donations that will help these amazing nonprofits continue to provide services to the community.

The success of the Mid State Cruizers 2022 Car Show made it possible for the club to give back to the community in such a big way this year.

“Our show was a huge success. We ended up with 213 vehicles and 23 vendors. Thanks to the generosity of our local businesses and show participants, we did very well,” stated Barba.

Next year’s 32nd Annual Mid State Cruizer’s Car Show will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.

Solarponics hosts first-ever Share the Sunshine sign-up day.

Photos by Christianna Marks

(From left) ECHO, SLO Botanical Garden, and The Atascadero Printery Foundation had booths at Share the Sunshine.

shown at the Nutcracker Gala.

Clara, danced by Jordyn Monteath (left), and The Prince, danced by Justin Grapen tine (right), perform the Love Duet from “The Nutcracker” at the Nutcracker Gala. Contributed Photo

Fire Safety Tips from Templeton Fire Department for the Holiday Season

Templeton Utilities Department offers freeze alert tips

NORTH COUNTY — The Temple ton Fire Department and Templeton Utilities Department have issued some holiday safety tips to get you through this holiday season.

Alarms

This Christmas, give your family and friends a gift that saves lives ... a smoke alarm. Most fatal fires take place at night, while you and your family are asleep. If you have one or more working smoke alarms in your home you double your chances of surviving a fire. Smoke alarms are inexpensive and easy to install.

Candle Care Candles are a traditional and beauti ful part of the holiday season. They can also be a source of fire in your home, so be cautious with them. Place candles in non-tip candle holders and ensure they are well away from the Christmas tree and other holiday decorations. Never leave lit candles unattended and ensure that they are out of reach of children. Enjoy the festive season by putting safety first.

Christmas Tree Safety

Most Christmas fires can be prevented. Before buying your Christ mas tree, test it for freshness by tapping the base of the tree on the ground. If needles fall or can be pulled off easily the tree is too dry. At home, find a cool spot for your tree, away from heater vents and the fireplace. Keep your tree as fresh as possible by watering it often. Use no heat producing lights on your tree.

Kitchen Fire Safety

Practice fire safety in the kitchen this holiday season. Never leave cooking food unattended and if you are faced with a grease fire, remember — put a lid on it and turn the heat source off. Always turn pot handles to the back of the stove so pots won’t be pulled or knocked off by children. Enjoy the holidays and stay fire safe.

Freeze Alert Tips from Templeton Utilities Department

Take precautions to prevent water pipes from freezing when the tempera ture drops below freezing. Exposed pipe can freeze and burst when the air temperature reaches below freezing (32 degrees F). Remember the saying - better safe than sorry. Experts recom mend keeping the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. If you plan to be away during cold weather,

leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F. Do not turn your heater off. Protect your pipes. Let the cold-water drip from a faucet to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bath room cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children and/or pets. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes — If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, you may have a frozen pipe. If you suspect the pipes are frozen, be careful when thawing them out because if the pipe has burst, the water will come flow ing out and flood your home. Turn off the water at the main shut-off valve. This is usually at the water meter or where the main lines enter the house. You may be able to thaw a frozen pipe with warm air from a hair dryer. Start by warming the pipe as close to the faucet as possible, working toward the coldest section. As you heat the frozen pipe and the ice plug begins to melt, you want the water to be able to flow through. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe. If your pipes freeze call a plumber immediately.

CHARITY DONATIONS

Delta Liquid Energy Announces Annual Holiday Donation Drive

PASO ROBLES — Delta Liquid Energy, a fourth-gen eration, family-owned, and operated propane marketing company headquartered in Paso Robles, is collecting donations for those in need during the holiday season.

Delta Liquid Energy will also be contributing donations to these organizations based on their needs. The drives will be starting Nov. 1 and will continue until Monday, Dec. 5, for donations of new, unwrapped toys for all ages, non-perishable food items, and monetary dona tions. This year, they are happy to contribute to the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles, the Community Action Partner ship of Kern County, Friends of Tulare County, the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County, and the Salvation Army.

Each Delta Liquid Energy

branch is locally operated. In the same spirit, all donations collected will go directly back into the communities they were collected in. Over the years, Delta Liquid Energy has pledged thousands of dollars to support these organizations and others like them. This year they have committed to donat

ing $7,500 company-wide to purchase toys, gift cards, and non-perishables to help these organizations. In addition, they will also be matching all dona tions received. Help your local neighbors in need by donating, and your contribution will be doubled.

For the year 2022, there are

more ways to donate than ever. They are accepting donations both in person and shipped directly to their offices. In-per son donations are accepted in their offices and by their drivers while they are delivering your propane. Shipping directly to their offices is also as easy as can be. Simply shop at your favor

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ite online retailer and use their office as your shipping address. Additionally, some grocery stores offer online shopping and will hand-deliver to the location of your choosing. Please check with your local store for the availabil ity of this service.

LOCATIONS ACCEPT ING DONATIONS

1960 Ramada Drive Paso Robles — Accepting new, unwrapped toys for all ages.

755 Blosser Road Santa Maria

— A virtual food drive has been established for those who would like to donate online.

• 1620 Lemonwood Drive Santa Paula — Accepting new, unwrapped toys for teens and young children.

42165 North Sierra Hwy Lancaster — Accepting new, unwrapped toys for babies 0-3 years old.

• 321 E. Noble Ave., Bldg. A Farmersville — Please support Friends of Tulare County by donating directly or purchas ing toys off their Amazon wishlist.

• 3400 Buck Owens Blvd Bakersfield — Accepting non-perishable food items. 5100 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella — Accepting non-perishable food items.

• 1582 Goodrick Drive, Unit #6B Tehachapi — Accepting gift cards for teens.

ABOUT DELTA LIQUID ENERGY

Delta Liquid Energy began in Paso Robles in 1936 as San Luis Butane Distributors with founders Harry and Iva Platz. It became Delta Liquid Energy in 1987. Today, the company is still family-owned and has eight locations throughout California and one in Nevada. In a commit ment to giving back to all the communities they operate in, Delta Liquid Energy’s Holiday Donation Drive is one initia tive of many they participate in throughout the year. To learn more or to contribute your ideas for community involvement, visit deltaliquidenergy.com /about-us/communitypartnerships/

Arecent news report recounted how a school teacher told her students that Thanks giving should be a national day of mourning instead of a national holiday, referring to the plight of First Nations peoples being displaced by European migration. However, I believe that the American story is somewhat unique and deserves a more sympathetic hearing.

A Christian perspective of our history hints at a Divine intervention at key points that led to the formation of the American nation. By a “Christian perspective” I refer to biblical references that state God owns the earth and all that is within it; that He determines the

times, places, boundaries and duration of all nations in accordance with His will and plan. It means that God, being God, gets to decide, not us, how long a nation exists as such. America is not exempt from God’s will regarding having a divine clock on our lifespan as a nation. Many Christians believe we are a “covenant nation,” meaning our founders made a covenant with God at our founding and as such we are both blessed and bound by their pledge to uphold His ordinances.

To reinforce our roots as being exceptional in history we should take a closer look at some of the events that led to our founding and growth across the continent. I’m sympathetic towards the people that were here before us but I also sense that there was a greater purpose for the way events unfolded over the centuries. Think about it: a group of pilgrims being persecuted in England for their religious faith flee with their families as a wrathful English king pursues them. They board a small ship and

endure four months of hard ship to reach the American shores. Expecting to land in Virginia, a storm blows them hundreds of miles off-course and they land in early winter in December off the coast of Massachusetts. The weather is bitterly cold, their first encounter is with hostile tribes forcing them to sail further up the coast to today’s Plymouth. They establish a covenant with God before they land, (the Mayflower Compact) on how they will govern themselves and land at a site abandoned by local tribesmen; the previous occupants had died off from disease years earlier. During the harsh winter half the pilgrims die and the rest are sure to follow but an Indian emerges from the forest, befriends them, shows them how to plant, hunt, fish and survive in their new home.

It’s not just any Indian, but a man previously kidnapped 10 years prior by European sailors, taken to Europe where he learns English and even tually returns to America to emerge at just the right time

and place to rescue starving pilgrims. He introduces them to other local tribes who ally themselves with the Euro pean settlers against mutual enemies. That is followed by an unexpected feast in the late fall with their new friends as 90 Indians show up for dinner, which lasts several days, feast ing on deer, fish and yes, even turkey. The peace made with these Indians lasts nearly 50 years until further immigrants, not so religiously devout, cause friction to evolve into war, setting a pattern of war and peace for nearly 300 years between the peoples.

This pattern of coinci dences continues throughout our history. George Washing ton distinguishes himself in the French and Indian War rallying militia and British troops during an ambush of British forces by the French and Indians on the Mononga hela in western Pennsylvania in 1755. Multiple horses were shot from beneath him and his clothes struck repeatedly with bullets, yet Washington remained unharmed. After wards, Washington repeatedly

requested a commission in the British Army but fortunately for us was refused. During the Revolution Washington continued to display excep tional battlefield courage and many believe, Divine protec tion.

During the Battle of Long Island (1776), the American patriots under Washington were defeated and cornered against the East River. The British could have finished us off that evening but their commander inexplicably decides to wait until morn ing. That night a heavy fog descends over the Ameri can encampment as a stiff breeze downriver kept the British fleet from blocking the American’s escape. That night Washington’s army silently fled in boats across the river, the British finding only an abandoned encamp ment in the morning, allow ing the American Revolution to survive.

A half century later in the War of 1812, another Amer ican leader, Andrew Jackson, has a similar experience at the Battle of New Orleans (1815)

against the British. Once again a heavy fog conceals American forces, weather disrupts British logistics and sets conditions for an Amer ican advantage. That battle occurs after the war is tech nically over but the British government deceitfully orders their military commander to continue advancing up the Mississippi to cut off Amer ican expansion to east of the Mississippi River. Their defeat by Jackson preserved the Louisianna Purchase made by President Jefferson from the French and enabled Ameri ca’s expansion to the Pacific Coast.

Our history is replete with such examples as we formed an imperfect but free nation. The thousands of migrants crossing our southern border every day still see sanctuary and hope in America. They see America as exceptional even as many of us have forgotten our heritage and blessings. Take a moment this week to thank God for our many blessings and that He continues to preserve and protect us.

STAFF REPORT

Donations collected for local nonprofits across the state

Delta Liquid Energy is accepting donations of non-perishable items. Contributed Photo

AL FONZI

COMMENTARY

DARRELL LOUIS TWISSELMAN 1932 – 2022

Darrell Louis Twis selman passed away at the age of 90 on October 23, 2022, in Bakers field, California, surrounded by family, including his wife of 69 years, Nola C. Twissel man.

Darrell was born to Doro thy and Carl Twisselman on September 4, 1932, in Paso Robles, California. He grew up in rural eastern San Luis Obispo County on his fami ly’s cattle and sheep ranch in Choice Valley, later moving to the Temblor Range in McKittrick, California, and attending McKittrick Elementary School and Taft Union High School.

Darrell was a character, a jovial and endlessly curious man with a fervor for life and fascination with people. He often credited his mother Dorothy for instilling in him those qualities, along with his hunger to learn. This even tually led him to attend the University of California,

Berkeley, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business, a stepping stone for many ventures ahead.

He met his wife, Nola Cooper, a farmer’s daugh ter, at a Carrisa Plains Farm Bureau dance. The two were married on March 28, 1953, during his senior year of college. Together they raised eight kids, Rowland, Martin, Timothy, Cindy, Joel, Nolan, Andrew, and Teresa.

After moving to the Carrisa Plains and working for his father-in-law for one year, Darrell realized that his heart was in cattle ranching, not the farming business. He continued his family’s legacy by running commercial cattle on the Temblor Range. His fascination for breeding cattle led him to raise and supply bucking bulls for stock contractors for over 25 years, even earning himself a top-selling bucking bull at the National Finals Rodeo.

Darrell was recognized as the 1990 San Luis Obispo County Cattleman of the Year, but he regularly stated that he was not in the cattle business but rather in the land business. Aside from raising livestock, he was a longtime prospector, mining gypsum, clay, and gravel in rural San Luis Obispo and Kern Coun ties for over 30 years. He was the driving force behind the development of one of the largest solar farms in the

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world in 2011, the Topaz Solar Farm, on his ranch in Carrisa Plains, California.

An avid conservationist, he took great pride in making the most of his resources and being a good stew ard of the land, developing water sources and rangeland habitat to not only support cattle but wildlife as well.

He worked closely with the Fish and Wildlife’s Public Lands Management to bring pronghorn antelope back to the region along with the tule elk relocation project.

His family and friends would agree that Darrell was the kind of person who was always up for a challenge.

One of his staple quotes was, “There are no perfect solutions, only intelligent choices.” He was a gambler in both the casino and in life, always betting on himself and his lucky number, black 29 on the roulette wheel. Some joke that he may have been one of the luckiest men alive.

He even won a Ford pick-up truck at the Cow Palace that his family recalls him driving around the ranch and gath ering cattle until the tailgate fell off, far more than once.

To say that Darrell never met a stranger is an under statement. He was generous, unapologetically outspo ken, and loved a good audi ence and a fresh ear. An avid reader, he regularly stayed up to speed on current events

Cuesta Concord Chorus Sings in Holiday Spirit

The chorus group will perform holiday songs at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion

BY BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

ATASCADERO — After surviving “virtual choir” during COVID, Cuesta Concord Chorus will be

returning to the stage at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion on Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. The commu nity chorus has run through Community Programs at Cuesta College since 2005.

Cassandra Tarantino, founder and director of the chorus group, says that they will be providing a tradi tional holiday concert featur ing Vivaldi’s “Gloria” (with

orchestra) as well as tradi tional holiday carols and poems. There will also be a holiday bake sale prepared by the chefs in the chorus.

Tickets are $20 and $5 for student rush, but are free to veterans and veteran’s spouses as a part of their 10-year-long veteran outreach program. For tickets, visit tickets. cuesta.edu.

and issues from all sides of the political spectrum. Whether he agreed with you or not, he took pleasure in playing devil’s advocate and encouraging people to think outside the box.

While his resume of accomplishments are far and wide, without a doubt, his greatest pride and joy was his family. His “happy place” was seeing his family work ing together, gathering cattle horseback on the ranch or in a branding pen. Whether it was rodeo events across the country, local high school and collegiate sports, or 4-H & FFA livestock shows at the California Mid-State Fair, you could always find Darrell proudly watching from the stands in his felt cowboy hat adorned with his signature gold TC cattle brand pin.

He felt strongly about giving his kids, grandchil dren, great-grandchildren, and future generations deep family roots with which they could grow from, whether that growth kept them on the ranch or took them far and wide. He lived vicari ously through the lives of his family, imparting wisdom where he could and finding joy in hearing about their latest adventures in business and in life.

Darrell often told his family, “You’ll get your reward in heaven.” They like to think he’s found a new

audience among the angels and is enjoying an abundance of rewards for a life welllived and a family well-loved up in the clouds.

Darrell is survived by his siblings Marlis Balogh, Carl F. Twisselman, and Marjorie Miller; his children Rowland (Cathie) Twisselman, Martin (Denise) Twisselman, Timo thy (Karen) Twisselman, Cindy (Mark) Switzer, Joel (Debra) Twisselman, Nolan (Stacey) Twisselman, Andrew (Lorie) Twisselman, Teresa (Richard) Brander, 21 loving grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Darrell was preceded in death by his siblings Kathryn Anne and Kenneth Twisselman and his parents Dorothy and Carl Twisselman.

The mountains on the ranch were Darrell’s church.

In the 1960s, when his kids were young, he built the family pond near his home, which has grown and expanded over the years. It has become a beloved gathering place for family and friends over the years, welcoming visitors from far and wide. Please join the family for a celebration of life on March 25, 2023, at Twisselman Pond. More details to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Darrell Twisselman to the Atascadero Greyhound Foundation.

SMART CASE

DEATH NOTICES

ROBERT BOWE age 96 a resident of Cambria passed away on 11/07/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

JUDY GAINES age 82 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 11/11/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

LINDA MORGAN age 73 a resi dent of San Luis Obispo passed away on 11/12/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

JOHN PERRY age 69 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 11/13/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

FREDRICK SCHAFER age 72 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 11/14/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

BARRY HAMILTON, 65, of Santa Maria, passed away Nov. 10, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

MARCUS DRAKE, 50, of Nipomo, passed away Nov. 13, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

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Paul Flores Files Motion to Delay Sentencing

His sentencing is currently scheduled for Dec. 9

BY CAMILLE DEVAUL

SAN LUIS OBISPO — A hearing will be held next week to consider Paul Flores’ motion to continue his Dec. 9 sentenc ing to a later date.

The Monterey County Superior Court announced on

Monday, Nov. 21, that a hearing has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2, at 9 a.m. in department 4.

Flores was found guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 18 of the first-degree murder of 19-yearold Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. The 19-year-old Cal Poly student went missing following a Crandall Way party over Memorial Day weekend in May 1996.

His father, Ruben Flores, 81,

was found not guilty of acces sory after the fact. Ruben was accused of helping his son hide Kristin’s remains.

While Kristin’s remains have not been found, she was legally declared dead in 2002. The 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.

16:58—

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

00:43— Heriberto Salazarperez, 30, transient, was arrested on the 9400 block of El Camino Real and cited for FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8]; Case no. 222859

00:43— Heriberto Salazarperez, 30, transient, was arrested on the 9400 block of El Camino Real and cited for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)], POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)]; Case no. 222860

16:54— Seth Isaac Carmack, 21, of Templeton was arrested on the 6900 block of El Camino Real and booked for OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC

PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH [148(A)(1)], THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE [422(A)], STALKING [646.9(A)]; Case no. 222862

22:29— Ezequiel Avileslopez, 22, of Atascadero was arrested on the 8000 block of El Camino Real and cited for WARRANT:FTA VEH CODE VIOL [40515]; Case no. 222868

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

10:15— Jack Philip Sands, 21, of Atascadero was booked for KIDNAPPING [207(A)], FALSE IMPRISONMENT W/VIOLENCE/ETC [236], INFLICT CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT/DATNG RELATNSHP [273.5(A)]; Case no. 222872 20:54— Leon Curtis Roberts, 35, transient, was arrested on the 7300 block of El Camino Real and booked for VANDALISM LESS THAN $400

[594(B)(2)(A)], DISORDERLY CONDUCT:ALCO HOL [647(F)]; Case no. 222880

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

11:10— Clifford Wayne Bowles, 56, of Atascadero was booked for ARREST WARRANT/ MISDEMEANOR AND INFRACTION CASES [1427], FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER PTA AND NOT POSTING BAIL [853.8], BENCH WARRANT/FAILURE TO APPEAR ON MISDE MEANOR CHARGE [978.5]; Case no. 222884

11:10— Clifford Wayne Bowles, 56, of Atascadero was booked for POSSESS/ PURCHASE FOR SALE NARCOTIC/ CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11351], POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)], POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FOR SALE [11378]; Case no. 222885

19:34— Marvin Adams, 65, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6600 block of Navarette Ave. and booked for BATTERY:SPOUSE/EX SPOUSE/ DATE/ETC [243(E)(1)]; Case no. 222889

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

18:59— Christopher Raber, 32, was booked for ARREST WARRANT/ MISDEMEANOR AND INFRACTION CASES [1427]; Case no. 222904

18:59— Christopher Raber, 32, of Atascadero was booked for OBSTRUCT/RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH [148(A)(1)]; Case no. 222905

22:36— Ximena Ortega Lopez, 19, of Paso Robles was arrested on the 6000 block of San Anselmo and cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)]; Case no. 222907

00:26— Jay Pankajbhai Patel, 26, of Salinas, CA, was arrested on the 9000 block of W Front Rd. and cited for DUI ALCOHOL [23152(A)], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)]; Case no. 222908

PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

01:36— Guillermo Leytonmendez, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of S. River Rd. and Creston Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223567

02:20— Sierra Rose Fleming, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 180 block of Niblick Rd. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 223568

09:12— James Allen Hallett, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2800 block of Riverside Ave. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC], POSSES SION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHER NALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S]; Case no. 223569

17:24— Alexandra Rose Girado, of Morro Bay was on-view arrested on the 500 block of Spring St. for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OB STRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], DRIVING WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID REGIS

TRATION [4000(A)(1)VC]; Case no. 223573

18:41— Amy Elizabeth Levin, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the 3400 block of Riverside Ave. for UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S]; Case no. 223574

22:41— Daniel Garcialopez, of San Miguel was on-view arrested on the corner of Spring St. and 28th St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCO HOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223576

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

01:07— Bennett Leescott Canada, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick Rd. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/WF]; Case no. 223577

08:27— Janine Laurice Cesena, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2400 block of Vine St. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], DRIVING WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID REGISTRATION [4000(A)(1)VC]; Case no. 223580 19:34— Michelle Lynnete Graham, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on Southbound Hwy 101 for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 223589

THREATS [422(A)PC], BATTERY [242PC]; Case no. 223587

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

23:27- Leon Michael McCauley, tran sient, was taken into custody on the corner of Spring St. and 16th St. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 223598

22:06— Eloy Zavalaesquivel, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 1800 block of Driftwood Ct. for DRIV ING OR TAKING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PERSON’S PERMISSION [10851(A) VC], PROBATION VIOLATION:REAR REST/REVOKE [1203.2(A)]; Case no. 223597

22:06— Anthony Dominguezesquivel, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 1800 block of Driftwood Ct. for DRIVING OR TAKING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PERSON’S PERMISSION [10851(A)VC]; Case no. 223597

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

13:07— Edward Glen Hash II, was on-view arrested on the 180 block of Niblick Rd. for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC]; Case no. 223603

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

02:18— Anthony Ramirez, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the corner of Park St. and 34th St. for being UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A) H&S]; Case no. 223607

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

01:36— Robert Frazier Hunt, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the corner of 101 South and Ramada Dr. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223617

20:28— Arturo Tiultzi, of San Miguel was taken into custody on the corner of Spring St. and US-101N for DRIV ING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCO HOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC]; Case no. 223622

22:50— Serafin Gallardomendoza, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of Creston Rd. and Rolling Hills Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 223623

22:58— Salvador Trinidadresendiz, of Morro Bay was on-view arrested on the corner of Riverside Ave. and 15th St. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 223624

Almir Corral, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1600 block of Ramada Dr. for CRIMINAL

CRIME DATA LISTED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON THE RECEIPT OF UPDATED INFORMATION. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNCOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

KRISTIN

PASO ROBLES

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McPrice Myers is investing in the greatest social needs facing the Paso Robles Wine Region one “buck,” one bottle at a time. Partnering with Must! Chari ties, they kicked off a Buck a Bottle initiative in 2022 and in the first half of the year alone raised over $20,000. And it’s that easy — they are simply donating one buck for every bottle sold throughout the year.

Billy Grant, Head of Busi ness Development explained McPrice Myers decision to partner with Must! Charities was easy, “Must! Charities is unique because they don’t just write checks. A plan is built around each charity recipient to ensure benchmarks are met and 100 pecent of donations are effectively invested to meet critical needs in our commu nity.”

Must! Charities identifies community needs through research-driven data and collaborates with existing nonprofits to maximize dona tion dollars. Recent collab

orations include building a state-of-the-art Boys and Girls Club in Paso Robles and launching a $1.3M proj ect with the Vineyard Team to provide educational scholar ships to children of farmwork ers. Additionally, investments are being utilized to construct a 21st Century Call Center with Transitions-Mental Health Association to address the growing mental health issues among the youth throughout the Central Coast.

In Northern San Luis Obispo County Must! Char ities is building awareness and local businesses are supporting the community in which they live. In addition to McPrice Myers, dozens of local busi nesses have committed to the Must! mission of Give Where You Live with a Buck a Bottle initiative. Since its incep tion, Must! Charities partners generated over $1M through the Buck a Bottle initiative.

“The Paso Robles wine industry is one of the larg est economic engines in our community,” says Becky Gray, Director of Must! Charities.

“The Buck a Bottle concept is an easy way to incorporate philanthropy into business models and infuses money from outside our region into our local economy to increase resources available to our community.”

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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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Sale and Holiday Extravaganza

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Early Bird Sale — Friends members only, but you can join at the door.

Public Book Sale

CONTACT INFO

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

Thursday, December 8 | 2 to 6 p.m., Friday, December 9 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, December 10 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Enjoy hot apple cider, cookies, and holiday music as you find gifts for everyone on your list.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appre ciates 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. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS: Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast

UPCOMING EVENTS

CONTACT INFO

1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465 (805) 238-4411 Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Fridays by Appoint ment cscslo.org

"11th Annual Lights of Hope Fundraiser — November 25" We have a number of special events throughout the year that support our ability to provide programs, support and education FREE of charge to our community! Discover more at cscslo.org/Support-Our-Work

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

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

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

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.

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles Returns For the 38th Year

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

For 38 years, Thanksgiv ing for Paso Robles has provided homemade meals for anyone who comes to their table on the third Thurs day of November.

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles is a celebration of thanks serving over 1,500 men, women, and children from all communities, a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost. A true expression of commu nity that brings diverse people together to share the day with others.

“We welcome all to come enjoy a dinner with us whether they have a financial need or a social need and just need to be with people,” said Chairman David Kudija. “There’s a lot of people in the area who are just by themselves and would embrace having companion ship, and we welcome them

with open arms.”

One hundred percent funded by donations and run by volun teers, it costs about $9,000 and 200 people to put on the annual dinner. Volunteers begin prep ping and cooking the meals on Monday and are ready to serve almost 2,000 people by Thanksgiving Thursday.

David explains the opera tion as a one-day restaurant. Everything is set up, served, and then taken down all in one day. It is a lot of work, but when speaking with David, it sounds pretty worth it.

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles starts looking to volunteers in October. Assis tance is needed for various jobs throughout the week and day of the dinner. Volunteers helps raise money for the supplies, pick up, and then prepare the meals. Then its pre-cleaning, decorating, setting tables and the best part — serving the

meals. But it doesn’t stop there! There is still a job for bussing and cleaning up the aftermath.

The meals are made with love at the Culinary Academy in Paso Robles.

“The Culinary Academy has stepped up the last two years and done a great job support ing our effort and we appreci ate it,” said David.

On the menu, this Thanks giving will again be a tradi tional meal with homemade oven-roasted turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, mixed vegetables, salad, candied yams, cranberry sauce, rolls, and house-baked pie.

This year, David expects to have a full dining room. The traditional sitdown meal is complete with fine china, table cloths, and plenty of good company. But, if you are unable to make it to the dinner, volun teers are happy to bring your

meal to you. And remember, everyone is welcome to the table at Thanksgiving for Paso Robles.

Sit-down Meal

Serving dinner from noon to 2 p.m., all are welcome to

enjoy a hand-cooked sitdown Thanksgiving meal at no cost.

Delivery

For those who are home bound, volunteers can deliver a warm Thanksgiving meal. Call the committee at (805)

The Biggest Meal of the Year

By BARBIE BUTZ

When I was growing up, Thanks giving dinner was truly one of the biggest meals my family prepared all year. I say family because we often rotated the location. My grandparents and my aunts and uncles all lived in and around Arcadia in Southern California, so it was easy to get the family together without much travel time.

We always had turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh cooked green beans, candied sweet potatoes, a relish platter with black olives (so the little boys could pop them on the tips of their fingers), a molded raw cranberry salad, homemade hot rolls with homemade jam, and of course “Ocean Spray” Cranberry Sauce. Desserts were pretty traditional, like pecan pie, pumpkin pie, and apple pie. When our son Dan was born in November of 1964, my mother added Dan’s favorite cake, a Chocolate Potato Cake with gum drops, raisins, and chocolate fudge frosting, so we could celebrate his birth day with everyone.

Through the years, I have seen changes in the recipes for the sides we serve with our turkey that help us branch out. As Martha S. used to say, “It’s a good thing!”

For instance, try this next recipe for sweet potatoes, using pineapple instead of the tradi tional marshmallows.

Pineapple Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients:

• 6 large sweet potatoes (about 41⁄2 pounds)1

• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks

• 1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1⁄2 cup butter, cubed

16 maraschino cherries

Ground cinnamon

Directions:

Place sweet potatoes in a large kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel and cut each potato lengthwise into quarters; cut each quar ter into two or three wedges. Place in a greased

13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Sprinkle pineapple over pota toes. In a saucepan, combine sugar and corn starch. Stir in the reserved pineapple juice until blended. Add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over potatoes and pineapple. Top with cherries; sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

You might eliminate the sweet potatoes and replace them with this next recipe. Some markets offer packages of butternut squash already peeled and cubed, saving you time.

Spiced Carrots and Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

• 5 large carrots, cut into 1⁄2 inch pieces (about 3 cups)

2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1-inch pieces)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

Place carrots and squash in a 3-quart slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingre dients; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Cook, covered, on low for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Gently stir before serv ing. Serves 6.

Instead of traditional green beans, switch to this next recipe and wait for the raves. Blue Cheese Green Beans

Ingredients:

4 teaspoons half-and-half cream

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or cider vinegar

1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese

•

• 11⁄2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Pinch sugar

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

Place the first eight ingredients in a blender;

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cover and process until combined. Gradually add oil in a steady stream, processing until smooth; set aside. Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the blue cheese mixture and sprin kle with bacon. Serves 4

In place of or in addition to your menu, try this cranberry sauce.

Cherry Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients:

11⁄2 cups sugar

11⁄2 cups water

• 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (1 pound)

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and cherries. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into a serving dish. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Yield: 3 1⁄2 cups.

Thanksgiving for Paso Robles will serve a sit-down meal at the Centennial Park Activity Center. Contributed Photo

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

PERSPECTIVE

Season of Giving and Snappy Snackers

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 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;Daily Mass- 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Spanish; Saturday 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 12:30PM. Father Rudolfo Contreras.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road, 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 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nurs-ery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; (805) 466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office (805) 466-0379, fax (805) 466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org

butz COLUMNIST

After that big Thanks giving meal, you will need to “walk it off,” as the saying goes. I suggest that on Friday you try to schedule a visit to Studios on the Park and visually treat yourself to the exhi bitions that are there for your enjoyment.

Later in the day, be prepared to experience the Paso Robles Holiday Lighting Ceremony. There will be candlelight carol ing, greetings from City officials and greetings from Mrs. Claus and the Elves. Don’t miss the fun from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

On Friday, Dec. 2, Atascadero will also “Light Up the Down town,” beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. in the Sunken Gardens.

Soon after the lights go on, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in an antique Model-A fire truck to the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus,” performed

by the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy.

You are invited to attend the Atelier 708 Holiday Art Studio Open House on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 12 to 4 p.m. Artists Janice Pluma, Kim Snyder, and guest David Butz will be on hand to welcome you. The studio is located at 708 D Paso Robles St., Paso Robles.

For more information about the artists visit their websites at janicepluma.com, kimsnyderart. com, and davidbutz.com.

I talked to Tim Eckles, pres ident of ALF Food Pantry (Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) recently and he noted that the number of clients visiting the Food Pantry are up, which comes as no surprise to me. One trip to a grocery store and you know the prices are going off the charts.

I mention this because this will affect our Coats for Kids distri bution on Dec. 10. We need warm, new or gently used, coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts for children and adults. It is our goal to give each member of a qualified family something warm to wear. We will no doubt serve more than 750 families.

Please help us by checking your closet for winter items you no longer wear. Take them to a Coats for Kids collection box in your community or drop them off at Plaza Cleaners in Paso Robles or Atascadero or Fashion Cleaners in Atascadero. These generous businesses will clean them free of charge and we will pick them up.

To donate in other ways visit our website at coatsforkids slocounty.org. You can donate money and one of our commit tee members will do the shopping and purchase new jackets for chil dren. If you write a check just be sure to make it out to Atascadero Loaves and Fishes and earmark it for Coats for Kids The website has lots of good information so be sure to read it all!

You will find drop off locations listed on the website.

For those of you who have already donated, bless you — we appreciate your support.

This week’s recipe will be one you will probably use over and over during the holidays. I found it in my Santa Barbara Assis tance League Cookbook from the 1960s. I remember we had

Boxed Beef

important paperwork and pack ages when he later created Fed Ex based on that college paper.

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Years ago, I got a call from a college student who was doing his Senior Project in order to graduate. He told me he had a groundbreaking idea and wanted my opinion of it. I asked him what his BIG IDEA was, and he replied, “container ized shipping.” As the son of a long haul trucker, I had to break the news to him that his idea was already being implemented as everything from cheap Chinese toys to apples and oranges are now shipped in modules that can easily be craned on to a truck’s trailer or a railroad car.

“I realize that,” he said. “My idea is to use those same contain ers to haul livestock.”

Whoa! Now that was a new idea! I suppose the caller wanted to duplicate Fred Smith’s outlandish scheme he outlined in a Yale economics class paper that earned him a C grade. The caller wanted to do for livestock what Fred Smith had done for

“Shipping livestock in contain ers is the dumbest idea I’ve ever heard,” I told the young man. “That’s something a lonely sheepherder might think up, but certainly not an intelligent cattleman.”

Believe me, if it would have been a great idea I’d have stolen it and with all the money I made I would’ve bought a big, beau tiful ranch where it rains on a semi-regular basis and I would have stocked it with the pretti est cows you ever laid your eyes on. I’d have bought a fairly recent model pickup with a heater and air conditioner that work, a dog that didn’t chase cows and a horse that did; maybe even a brand new vacuum cleaner for my wife.

I proceeded to outline all the reasons why containerized ship ping for livestock would never happen. “Ranchers would have to buy these containers and have a big crane at the ranch to load them. Then they’d ship them to an auction market which would also have to have several big cranes like those that dot the landscape in Long Beach and Seattle. That would be a sizable

investment and would proba bly be a deal breaker right there. They’d have to unload the cattle to sell them and then load them again to ship them and it has been my experience that getting cattle to enter a dark confined space is hard enough the first time but to have to do it multiple times would drive a man to drink. Besides, what’s the benefit?”

“I’ve interviewed several truck ers for my paper and they all said that one of their biggest prob lems is finding back-hauls. With my system that problem is elim inated.”

“Not really,” I replied. “It’s not like you can pour a bunch of oranges into a container previ ously used to haul hogs. At least not without giving the oranges a rather rank aftertaste.”

“You don’t get it, do you?” said the student. “The trucker would unload hog modules in Cali fornia and load other contain ers holding citrus, computers, veggies or cheap stuff from China. Bingo, the problem of backhauls is solved.”

“Have you actually tried pick ing up a container with cattle in it? What about the acid rain that falls out if you get my drift? Not to mention what happens when

A Holiday Blessing

a great time putting it together. Snappy Snackers

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

• 1/8 pound Blue cheese

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion dash cayenne mayonnaise, just enough to moisten 1 cup chopped pecans

• crackers Directions: Blend cream cheese and Blue cheese together. Add celery, onion, and cayenne. Mix with just enough mayonnaise to moisten. Shape into a log and roll in chopped pecans. Refrig erate if not serving immediately. Serve with crackers

Note: For the Christmas holi days, don’t forget to garnish the log with a sprig of artificial holly and berries.

Enjoy the season. Cheers! Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail. com.

the load shifts and hogs or feeder cattle start falling from the sky. I’m sorry but I think you should probably pick another topic.”

You can imagine my surprise years later when I put together a load of Polled Hereford heif ers to be shipped to Japan. When I arrived at the airport in Oakland I found out they were to fly there in shipping contain ers that looked remarkably like those you see on trucks now days. A couple years after that I did a story about lambs being shipped here by the boatload from Australia that fattened on the trip over and they were handled exactly like containerized cargo. I was shocked and disgusted to discover that your average wether from Australia has been on more cruises than I have.

The young college student who called me with his BIG IDEA never phoned again but I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s the Australian gazillionaire sheep herder who owns the ships bringing all those lambs here in containers.

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

Iwas never fond of the colder months of the year grow ing up. Over the years, I’ve woven a tapestry of joy from the blessings this time of year always brings. It begins with pumpkin spice everything in November and transitions to eggnog every thing in December. Enter the mittens, scarves, beanies, sweat ers, warm socks, and jackets as the days get shorter and the nights get colder. Cozying up by the fire with warm blankets and holiday movies that warm the heart brings a unique content edness to my soul. Reaching the pinnacle of the dark on the winter solstice, the inner stir ring of the anticipation of more

light brings comfort. After two months of feasting and gather ing, we begin again — a new year that brings hope, promise, and a fresh perspective for all. This is a beautiful time of year to be grateful for the blessings in our lives, the good, the lessons, and for simply being alive here and now. God’s greatest gift to us is life, and our greatest gift in return is that of sharing our radiant light, our love, with others. We have overcome much this year, and while we can’t be sure of what the future holds, we can be confident that the love of God prevails. Whatever your faith and belief, it’s essen tial to know how loved and adored you are by your creator. You are blessed beyond measure, and things will work out; they always do.

Aside from pumpkin spice, eggnog, and all the things that bring warmth, I believe the greatest joy of all is the light and love of the Divine. That spark

you feel when in the presence of family and friends, that’s God. May the warmth, coziness, and love you experience in your togetherness this season spill over into the other parts of your life such that you are inspired to forge ahead with hope and zeal.

As a child, Christmas Eve was thrilling for me. I recall being so totally excited and filled with anticipation of my good in the form of presents that I could hardly sleep that night. Let us carry that same childlike joy, wonder, and awe throughout our days and into our nights. Contemplate and give thanks for the many gifts and beauti ful blessings already here. Simul taneously, let us wait in joyful anticipation for the infinite bounty that continues to pour into our lives from the kingdom of heaven within - light, forgive ness, trust, prosperity, love, faith, courage, joy, strength, and more.

As the end of the year approaches, I love taking the

time to contemplate my journey over the past year, and I encour age you to do the same. First, ask yourself, “What did I accom plish? What did I create? What could I have done better? Do I have any unfinished business to complete?” Then contemplate what you would love to see made manifest in your life and the world in the coming year. In what way would you like to get to know yourself better? Finally, choose a word for yourself that embodies your intention for the coming year and pick a theme song to match it.

Remember that you are the reason for the season. Thank you for being a beneficial presence on the planet. I celebrate you, and God does too.

Happy HanuKwanChriSol stiMas!

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue is an independent columnist for the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@awakeningways.org

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barbie

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Bearcats Girls Cross Country Finish Second in CIF

The team moves forward to State meet on Saturday, Nov. 26

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — This weekend, the Bearcats girls cross country team is heading to State to compete for the Division II cham pionship after finishing in second place at the CIF Central Section Championship on Thurs day, Nov. 17.

“We pulled off a surprise second,” explained Coach Ivan Huff, whose team was sitting at fifth when they entered the Central Section meet last week.

Over 100 teams competed in the Central Section CIF meet at Woodward Park in Fresno, where the Bearcats’ senior runner Sydney Moore took second place as an individual at the meet. Throughout the season, Moore has proven to be a top runner throughout the county, including a first-place finish at the CCAA Mountain and Ocean League Championships 5,000 meters race on Thursday, Nov. 10.

According to Huff, this is the second time the Bearcats girls cross country team has qual ified for the State meet together. The top two teams from the CIF Central Section Champi onship qualify to move forward to State. Unlike other high school sports, cross country runners compete as an individual and as a team.

At the Central Section Championship, Paso Robles came in second with 118 points finish ing behind just Highland Bakersfield, who finished with a scored of 107.

“The team all ran their best race of the season on that day, and it paid off,” said Huff, who noted that having your best race at one of the most important meets is difficult.

The team will be competing against all of the top Division II teams at the State meet, again at Woodward Park in Fresno, on

Saturday, Nov. 26.

Excited for his team, Huff said, “Not that many people get that opportunity to compete at State.”

The coach explained that State is always the

“When

goal for the team, but it wasn’t expected for them to make this season. With a smaller team and spread out times, it was a surprise when the team learned it qualified.

I told them they finished second, they

couldn’t believe it,” said Huff. “I couldn’t believe it. They were happy ... when you don’t expect it, it’s exciting.”

Good luck to the Lady Bearcats this weekend as they compete in their last race of the season.

Greyhounds after their blowout CIF semi-final game against Dos Palos last week. They move forward to the Division V CIF Finals this week. Photo by Rick Evans

Templeton High School Eagles making their way onto the home field for the semi-final game against Pioneer Valley. Photo by Jen Rodman

Templeton High School

v. Pioneer Valley (13-16) Atascadero High School

v. Dos Palos (35-0)

THU nov 24

ECHO TURKEY TROT

ATASCADERO LAKE PARK 8am

Join us for a 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving morning. Be sure to wear your best turkey costume as there will be prizes for adults, children and pets.

THU nov 24

17TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

FOOD 4 LESS PARKING LOT, CRESTON RD, PASO ROBLES

7am check-in Presented by the 2021 Boys CIF Wrestling Champions: 1st place medals for 10K run for each division (6). Divisions: Men, Women, High School, Middle School, Open, Masters, Tee shirts for the first 100 Runners, Best Turkey Costume Contest. Register online raceroster.com or day of.

THU nov 24

THANKSGIVING FOR PASO ROBLES

CENTENNIAL PARK ACTIVITY CENTER, PASO ROBLES 12-2pm

A celebration of thanks serving over 1,500 men, women, and children a traditional Thanksgiving meal at no cost. A true expression of community that brings diverse people together to share the day with others. All made possible through the generosity of caring individuals, students, organizations, churches, and businesses.

FRI NOV 25

PASO ROBLES LIGHTS OF HOPE & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 5:30-7pm

Annual holiday lighting ceremony – candlelight caroling, greetings from City officials, Mrs. Claus and the Elves, and more.

FRI DEC 2

LIGHT UP THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

SUNKEN GARDENS, DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO 5:30-8pm

Soon after the lights come on, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving via an antique Model-A fire truck to the tune of “Here Comes Santa Claus” performed by the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy. You will then be invited to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole entrance located at the back of City Hall that faces Atascadero Middle School.

SAT DEC 3

61ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 7-9pm

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying a parade featuring an array of light spectacles from local businesses. A variety of awards will be also be given for best in show. This year’s theme is Deck the Halls.

MON

DEC

REINDEER FARM

CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO 10am-4pm

Santa is sending two of his Reindeer to visit the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero before Christmas.

MID-STATE FAIR MARKET

PASO ROBLES EVENT CENTER 12-4pm

Local crafters and artisans from throughout San Luis Obispo County selling handmade and unique items.

SAT DEC 10

36TH ANNUAL VINE STREET VICTORIAN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES 6-9pm

Main Street and Historical Society invite you to bring your family to drive down Vine Street for this annual community Christmas party tradition. Ebenezer Scrooge, the Snow Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and the whole crew will be on-hand, along with community caroling, illuminated floats, entertainers, live music.

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TRAIL OF LIGHTS TOUR ATASCADERO 5-8pm

See decorated local homes, guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. The map provides an opportunity for residents and businesses to show off their homes and storefronts, and for families to enjoy a safe and fun activity driving through town to check out all the wonderful outdoor lights this season.

FRI DEC

9

WINTER WONDERLAND SUNKEN GARDENS, IN DOWNTOWN ATASCADERO 5-9pm

sun DEC 11

ATASCADERO COMMUNITY BAND

HOLIDAY CONCERT PAVILLION ON THE LAKE 2:30-4:30pm

The Atascadero Community Band presents its Holiday Concert, with old favorites, some surprises, and an audience favorite, the Christmas Sing-Along!

SAT DEC 17

32ND ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR TEA

PASO ROBLES INN BALLROOM 12-4pm Bring your Teddy Bear, dress him up. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Snow King, and Queen, as well as Santa’s Elves, will be there for the fun at the Park Ballroom. Tickets are $8 for children and $20 for adults. Bring your camera for those precious memories.

HOLIDAY MAGIC CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO 10am-1pm

The zookeepers have stepped in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for the animals. Santa will be at the Zoo to help welcome visitors and deliver gifts to the animals.

With over 75 tons of snow, this year’s snow-themed event includes Joe’s Little Train, two Euro bungee jumps, an obstacle course, gladiator joust, bounce houses, face painting, caricature artist, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

FRI DEC 9-11

SANTA’S POP-UP

READER’S POLL 10th Annual NORTH SLO

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Best Parade:

Coffee House:

Best Community Service Group: Who is the best in the North SLO County?: Community activism is your game so this will bring out the best of the best — Rotary? Kiwanis? Elks? Moose? Masons? Any secret societies we missed? It’s you opportunity to shine a light on them now! Share this poll with your group!

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Best Coffeehouse:

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Shopping & Retail

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Health, Wellness, And Beauty

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Travel, Entertainment, Leisure and Events

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Home Improvement

Best Paving, Concrete, and Driveways:

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Financial, Real Estate, or Legal Services

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Auto Care

Best Overall Auto Care:

Best American Auto Repair & Maintenance:

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Best Car Wash and Auto Detail:

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Best Gas and Diesel Station:

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Wine & Vineyards

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Breweries, Distilleries, and Tap Houses

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222457

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: G. D. MOORE & CO., 4885 SHADOW CANYON ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID UAL: BROOKE BENTLEY MOORE, 4885 SHADOW CANYON ROAD, TEMPLE TON, CA 93465

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

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

/S/ BROOKE BENTLEY MOORE

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/20/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/02/2022

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/20/2027

PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 670

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222386

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SPADE CATTLE COMPANY, TEMPLETON AG SERVICES, 7025 JOAQUIN WAY, CRES TON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIA BILITY COMPANY: TANNER DYE LIVESTOCK, LLC, 7025 JOAQUIN, CRESTON, CA 93432

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

CALIFORNIA

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is

false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ TANNER DYE LIVESTOCK, LLC, TANNER DYE, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/12/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/01/2020

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/12/2027 PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 671

FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222474

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLD CELLAR, OLD CELLAR BAR SERVICE, OLD CELLAR MOBILE BAR, OLD CELLAR BARTENDING SERVICE, 423 CEDARWOOD DR, PASO RO BLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ROSA I VARGAS, 423 CEDARWOOD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, ISRAEL SANTOS LOPEZ, 423 CEDAR WOOD DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ ROSA I VARGAS

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/24/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my of fice.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By AWEBSTER, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/24/2027 PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 672

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222394

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL COAST ARBORISTS, 3580 BRANCH RD, PASO RO BLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: HATTIE M KOKER, 3580 BRANCH RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

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

/S/ HATTIE KOKER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/13/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/13/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original

statement on file in my of fice.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business

Name Statement, Expires 10/13/2027 PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 673

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222354

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ATASCADERO PICKLEBALL CLUB INC., 8900 SAN GRE GORIO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A CORPORA TION: ATASCADERO PICKLE BALL CLUB INC., 8900 SAN GREGORIO RD., ATASCADE RO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ATASCADERO PICKLE BALL CLUB INC, ROBERT BROWN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/07/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2017

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/07/2027 PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 675

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222488

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LONELY OAK ARTS, 7400 CARMELITA AVE, ATASCADE RO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: ALISHA CANNON, 7400 CARMELITA AVE, ATASCADE RO, CA 93422

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ALISHA CANNON This statement was filed

with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/26/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/20/2022 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my of fice.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/26/2027 PUB: 11/03, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 676

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222511

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GLAMP TEMPLETON, 3630 NEAL SPRINGS ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: JOHN TILTON, 3630 NEAL SPRINGS ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, MI GNON H TILTON, 3630 NEAL SPRINGS ROAD, TEMPLE TON, CA 93465

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization 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/ JOHN H. TILTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/28/2022 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/30/2022

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/28/2027 PUB: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2022 LEGAL CM 680

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222553

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SALINAS RIVER RANCH, 9555 SANTA BARBARA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID UAL: AMY ROSE GEORGE, 9555 SANTA BARBARA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization I declare that all information

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

/S/AMY ROSE GEORGE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/03/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2022

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/03/2027 PUB: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2022 LEGAL CM 681

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222493

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A-LEAVE ANTIQUES AND GIFTERY, 696 MORRO BAY BLVD, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCT ED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ROBIN DUKE-BALAGNO, 775 PINEY WAY, MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA 93442, LINDA BALAGNO, 775 PINEY WAY, MORRO BAY, CA 93442

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

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

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/26/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/26/2022

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By AWEBSTER, Deputy

New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/26/2027 PUB: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2022

LEGAL CM 682

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222541

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH COUNTY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND MAIN TENANCE, 3124 OAK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID UAL: JOSHUA M YAGUDA, 3124 OAK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

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

/S/ JOSHUA M YAGUDA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/02/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/02/2022

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/02/2027

PUB: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/2022 LEGAL CM 683

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222552

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MERRY HILL COFFEE AND TEAS, 1121 ROSSI RD., STE C, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU AL: BONNY KAY WALTERS, 9178 PATO LN, ATASCADE RO, CA 93422

11/10/2022, 11/17/2022, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 678

APN: 054-111-044 TS No: CA08000761-22-1 TO No: DEF-458480 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 29, 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 PRO CEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM, in the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408, MTC Fi nancial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appoint ed Trustee, under and pur suant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 5, 2003 as Instru ment No. 2003086792, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, executed by JAMES M RITCHIE, AND GAIL RITCHIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trus tor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficia ry, as nominee for COUN TRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describ ing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF Exhibit “A” The Land Hereinafter Referred To Is Situated In The City Of Atascadero, County Of San luis Obispo, State Of Califor nia, And Is Described As Fol lows: Parcel 1: That Portion Of Lot 18 In Block 15 Of Atascadero Colony, In The City Of Atascadero,County Of San Luis Obispo, State Of California, According To Amended Map Of Atascade ro Recorded July 6, 1915 In Book 3, Page 14-A Of Maps, And Per Certificate Of Com pliance Recorded May 5, 1982 In Book 2404, Page 700 Of Official Records, In The Office Of The County Re corder Of Said County, De scribed As Follows: Begin ning At A Point On The Centerline Of Santa Lucia Road, At The Northwest Cor ner Of Said Lot 18, Said Point Being The Northwest Corner Of The Property Con veyed Towilliam R. Phillips, Et Ux., By Deed Dated Janu ary 15, 1960, And Recorded January 29, 1960 In Book 1045, Page 164 Of Official Records; Thence South 15 Degrees 45` West Along The

Westerly Line Of The Proper ty So Conveyed, 390 Feet To The Southwest Corner

Thereof And The True Point Of Beginning;Thence South 64 Degrees 21` East Along

The Southerly Line Of The Property Soconveyed, 184.56 Feet To A Point On The Northwesterly Line Of The Property Conveyed To J. Scott Reese, Et Ux., By Deed Dated October 15, 1962, And Recorded December 4, 1962 In Book 1214, Page 454 Of Official Records, De scribed As Parcel 2 Therein;

Thence South25 Degrees 39` West Along The North westerly Line Of The Proper ty So Conveyed, 100.00feet To The Most Westerly Corner Thereof; Thence Southeast erly Along The Southwester ly Line Of The Property So Conveyed, 40 Feet To The Most Southerlycorner There of; Thence South 25 De grees 39` West, 185.52 Feet To A Point On The Southerly Line Of Said Lot 18; Thence North 68 Degrees 00` West Along Said Southerlyline, 177.85 Feet To The South westerly Corner Of Said Lot; Thence North 15 Degrees 45`East Along The North westerly Line Of Said Lot; Thence North 15 Degrees 45` Eastalong The North westerly Line Of Said Lot, 296.79 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning. Except Therefrom All Oil, Minerals And Other Hydrocarbon Substances In, Under Oru pon Said Land, But Without The Right; However To Pros pect For Or Take The Same From Said Land While Said Land Is Used For Residen tial, Agricultural Or Horticul tural Purposes. Also Except Therefrom An Undivided One-Half Interest In All Min erals, Oil, And Other Hydro carbon Substances In, Un der Or Upon Said Land, As Reserved In The Deed From Pearl K. Long, A Widow, Dat ed August 8, 1949 And Re corded February 27, 1950 In Book 553,Page 216 Of Offi cial Records.Also Except Therefrom All Streets, Roads And Alleys Shown On The Map Above Referred To. Par cel 2: An Easement For Road Purposes Over That Portion Of Lots 17 And 18 In Block 15 OfAtascadero Colony, In The City Of Atascadero, County Of San Luis Obispo, State OfCalifornia, Accord ing To Amended Map Of Atascadero, Recorded July 6, 1913 In Book 3,Page 14-A Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County, Described As Fol lows: Commencing At A Point On The Center Line Of Santa Luicia Road, Said Point Being The Northwest Corner Of Said Lot 17,Thence Along The Said Centerline Of Santa Lucia Road In An Easterly Direc tion On Acurve To The Left, Having A Central Angle Of 1 Degrees 5` 37” With A Radi us Of 1,432.5 Feet And For A Length Of 27.35 Feet To The True Point Of Beginning, Said Easement Being A Strip Of Land 40 Feft In Width Ly ing Westerly And Parallel With The Following De scribed Course:South 25 Degrees 39` West For A Length Of 495.70 Feet To A Point.Except Therefrom Any Portion Thereof Lying With in The Boundary Lines Of Parcel 1described Herein. Also Except Therefrom All Streets, Roads And Alleys Shown On The Map Above Referred To.Apn: 054-111044 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and

other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purport ed to be: 9525 SANTA LUCIA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without cove nant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbranc es, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid bal ance of the obligations se cured by the property to be sold and reasonable esti mated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this No tice of Trustee’s Sale is esti mated to be $177,856.66 (Estimated). However, pre payment premiums, ac crued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addi tion to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check 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 associa tion or savings bank speci fied in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do busi ness in California, or other such funds as may be ac ceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or en dorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property re ceiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the suc cessful bidder’s sole and ex clusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are consider ing bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auc tion. 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 owner ship of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are en couraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county re corder’s office or a title in surance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these re sources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust

on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mort gagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sec tion 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 cour tesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if ap plicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Xome at 800-758-8052 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the In ternet Website address www.Xome.com for infor mation regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000761-22-1. In formation about postpone ments that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the tele phone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civ il Code. If you are an “eligi ble tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligi ble bidder,” you may be able to purchase the proper ty if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-758-8052, or visit this internet website www.

Xome.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000761-22-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and high est 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 “eligi ble tenant buyer” or “eligi ble bidder,” you should con sider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this po tential right to purchase.

Date: November 3, 2022 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trust ee Corps TS No. CA08000761-22-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 866-660-4288

By: Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMA TION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.Xome.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES IN FORMATION PLEASE CALL: Xome at 800-758-8052 NPP0417887 To: ATASCADE RO NEWS 11/10/2022, 11/17/2022, 11/24/2022 LEGAL CM 687

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MITCHELL COREY KING

Case No. 22PR-0382

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MITCHELL COREY KING aka MITCHELL C. KING aka MITCHELL KING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alan Conway King in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alan Conway King be ap pointed as personal repre sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to admin ister the estate under the In dependent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal rep resentative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before tak ing certain very important actions, however, the per sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Dec. 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 1050 Monterey St., San Luis Obis po, CA 93408.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti tion, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap pearance 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 rep resentative 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 Cal ifornia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under sec tion 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other Cali fornia statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an at torney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EX AMINE 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 No tice (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 avail able from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JENNIFER KELLER SMITH ESQ SBN 210968

THE KELLER LAW FIRM 1219 MORNINGSIDE DR MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266 CN991653 KING Nov 17,23, Dec 1, 2022 LEGAL CM 694

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Trustee Sale No. 160538

Title No. 95525943-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/20/2022 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/19/2017, as Instrument No. 2017058037 and Modified by Modification recorded 5/20/2019 by In strument No. 2019018636, in book xx, page xx, of Offi cial Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of California, executed by Kelly Lynn Pratt, An Unmarried Woman, as to an Undivid ed 1/2 interest and Charles Leon Meador, An Unmarried Man, as to an undivided 1/2 interest, as tenants in com mon, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BID DER 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), County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 - Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 030-331-001 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5600 Venado Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee dis claims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without cove nant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbranc es, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of 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: $671,949.83. 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and writ ten Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The under signed caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county

where the real property is located. Dated: 11/14/2022

THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Au thorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Teme cula, CA 92590 (619) 4658200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property it self. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are en couraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mort gagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sec tion 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 cour tesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www. Auction.com - for informa tion regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 160538. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone informa tion or on the Internet Web site. 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 buy er,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for informa tion regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com or https://tracker.auction. com/sb1079/ for informa

tion regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 160538 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 trust ee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trust ee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must sub mit 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 buy er” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice re garding this potential right to purchase. A-FN4765057 11/24/2022, 12/01/2022, 12/08/2022 LEGAL CM 701

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(UCC 6101 et seq. and B&P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 107-041838

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: La Cosecha, LP 835 12th Street, Ste A, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Doing Business as: La Cose cha Bar and Restaurant

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years as stated by the Seller(s) is/ are: None

The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MEC2 Restaurants, LLC 3913 N. 83rd Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The location and general de scription of the assets to be sold are the trade name of the business, furniture, fixtures and equipment, inventory of stock, lease hold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill and covenant not to com pete and transfer of License No. 47-532052 of that certain business known as La Cosecha Bar and Restau rant located at 835 12th Street Ste A, Paso Robles, CA 93446 . The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Bev erage License is intended to be consummated at the of fice of: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Ave nue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103, Escrow No. 107041838, Escrow Officer: Debbie Kneeshaw Howe , and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is upon issu ance of the permanenet ABC License estimated at or abo ut FEBRUARY 14, 2023.

The Bulk Sale IS NOT sub ject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but is subject to Section 24074 of the Busi ness and Professions Code. Claims will be accepted until Settlement Agent is notified by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Con trol of the transfer of the permanent Alcoholic Bev erage License to the Buyer.

As required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Pro fessions Code, it has been agreed between the Seller and the Buyer that the con sideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. MEC2 Restaurants, LLC a California limited liability company

By: /s/ Matthew Carfagnini, Member

By: /s/ Eric Carfagnini, Mem ber 11/24/22

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING

City of Atascadero

DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commis sion of the City of Atascade ro will hold a VIRTUAL PUB LIC HEARING at the time and place indicated above to consider the following project and proposed envi ronmental determination: 1)The proposed project is a request to add a new outdoor sales lot and con struction of a new 9,376 s.f. building with an exception to allow a six-foot-tall fence within the front setback at 2600 El Camino Real on APN 049-201-014 for a new Bobcat Equipment Dealer ship. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Categorical Exemption § 15303, Class 03: New con struction of small structures. Staff’s recommendation is for the Planning Commis sion to review the proposal and approve the project with conditions (USE220020).

Interested individuals are invited to participate through the Zoom platform and will be given an oppor tunity to speak in favor or opposition to the above-pro posed project and may call 669-900-6833 to listen and provide public com ment via phone. To provide written public comment, please email comments to pc-comments@atascadero. org by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Com ments will be forwarded to the Planning Commis sion and made part of the administrative record. If a comment is received after the deadline for submission but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as part of the record of the meeting. Please note, email com ments will not be read into the record. All comments received on this item may be become part of the pub lic record and are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. Information re garding the hearing is filed in the Community Devel opment Department. If you have any questions, please call Planning Services or vis it the office at 6500 Palma Ave., by appointment only, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. All documents related to the project will be available for review on the City’s website 72 hours prior to the pub lic hearing at http://www. atascadero.org.

DATED: Nov. 16, 2022 S/ P Dunsmore, Community Development Director PUBLISH: Nov. 24, 2022 LEGAL CM 710