Atascadero News • October 31, 2024

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Zoo Boo Brings Halloween Family Fun

Over 350 people came out to celebrate the animals and the

ATASCADERO —

Halloween festivities kicked off in Atascadero last weekend with not one (like years before) but two nights of Charles Paddock Zoo’s spooky Zoo Boo. Families and children of all ages filled the paths of the zoo on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. each night.

“We worked really hard and did two nights. We also did online ticket sales this year, which is different, and it’s just been smooth as silk,” stated Zoo Director Dr. Cynthia Stringfield.

During both nights, there were games and mazes every couple of feet for kids of all ages to play and explore. All of the spooky fun didn’t get too scary, and the smiles on every single person proved that everyone was having a great time.

“[It’s] really fun. Very cute. The anteater was the highlight of the evening so far,” said mother and Atascadero resident Tess Cheek. “This is a really fun activity to be able

to bring babies to.” Cheek was there on Saturday night with her friend Aisha Todd and their two 13-month-olds in strollers, who aren’t quite ready for traditional trick-or-treating.

“We were having a hard time finding a spot for babies, and this is really babyfriendly because they can be in the stroller and look at the animals and the lights and stuff,” added Todd.

Dr. Stringfield added that because of events going on at the local schools, Friday night’s crowd was a lot of the really little kids, who, for the most part, had the animals, games, and mazes to themselves. Saturday night brought a crowd of older kids, while both nights brought all the Halloween fun.

The Master Gardeners, who teamed up with the zoo back in July of this year, also

had a booth at Zoo Boo on both nights. They have been busy helping beautify the zoo’s grounds and have many plans for the future.

“As Master Gardeners, we were giving out trick-ortreat milkweed seeds,” said UC Master Gardner in SLO County Christine Maness. “So, in other words we weren’t giving candy to kids, we were giving sugar to Monarchs.” Maness added that they

had planted over 100 California native plants at the zoo on Saturday morning. At their booth, they featured tarantulas, bats, and owls. They also had marigolds to represent the Day of the Dead.

“We talked about the creepy Spanish moss that hangs in the trees that everybody wants to know what that creepy stuff is. We talked about pumpkins. We gave

Local voters will choose City Council members, school board trustees, and weigh in on funding measures

partake in democracy and cast their vote in person — if they have not already done so by mail. According to History.com, Americans first began the custom of weekday voting in 1845, when Congress passed a federal law designating the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November as Election Day. Prior to that, states held elections any time they wanted within a 34-day period before the first Wednesday in December. Evidently, this method had some flaws, so the congressmen decided to narrow things down. So why did they decide on a Tuesday in November for Election Day? In 19th-century America, most voters were farmers who traveled long distances to vote. To accommodate them,

NORTH COUNTY — Paso Robles City Park was alive this past Saturday, Oct. 26, for the first annual Día de los Muertos Festival. The event welcomed the community to learn about the cultural holiday and enjoy entertainment from local dancing groups. The festival was presented by the Hispanic Business Association (HBA) and the Paso Robles Main Street Association.

“Today’s event is something that I’ve been working on, and it’s been a vision of mine. My Hispanic Business Association Associ-

ation started in 2012, and I have often asked the City of Paso [Robles] to allow me to have something in the downtown park,” HBA Program Director Maria Elena Garcia told Atascadero News.

Garcia explains she was often offered to hold the event at another city park but she envisioned the event in the heart of Paso Robles at the Downtown City Park.

“This is something that I feel it’s part of our culture that we celebrate, and we’ve never been able to do that in the Downtown City Park,” she adds. “I feel deep in my heart that it’s [approved for downtown] because I partnered with [Paso Robles Main Street] Association, but it doesn’t matter. It got done.”

Garcia says that with the city’s population at 35 percent Hispanic, the event displays the community’s culture and traditions and was a day for education. The festival was warm and welcoming and the park remained full for its entirety.

Emcee and member of HBA Francisco Ramirez explains the holiday, “We decided to get together and do the celebration of Día de los Muertos, which in Spanish means celebration of life — to celebrate loved ones that have left us and gone ahead of us and remember them.”

Día de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Latin America and Ramirez

The opera originally premiered in France in 1875

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On the weekend of Oct. 19 and 20, the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo (PAC SLO) was transported to 1820s Seville, Spain, for Opera San Luis Obispo’s (OperaSLO) production of Georges Bizet’sfamous opera “Carmen.” The production tells the fated story of gypsy

Carmen, who first seduces the soldier Don Jose before then falling in love with bullfighter Escamillo.

“This is the first Carmen I’ve directed,” said guest Stage Director Dr. Joshua Wentz. “I’ve actually avoided it for many years because it’s got a huge chorus. The chorus is basically the main character.”

The “Carmen” chorus, which featured 34 of the Central Coast’s most operatic voices, gave Wentz his dream cast to work with. On top of their incredible vocals, Wentz

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Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Glen Speck Elementary Folklorico Club students perform at the Día de los Muertos Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26
Carmen, played by Christina Pezzarossi (center), and friends sing in Lillas Pastia’s Inn before bullfighter Escamillo enters the picture. Photo by Michelle Evans.

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lawmakers chose Tuesday for elections, as weekends were reserved for church and Wednesdays were market days. November was selected as the ideal month, since spring and early summer elections interfered with planting, and late summer and early fall conflicted with harvest. November offered a practical window after the harvest but before winter weather set in.

This year’s Election Day, San Luis Obispo County voters have several choices to make.

Atascadero

In Atascadero, residents will vote for a new mayor. Current City Councilmembers Charles Bourbeau and Mark Dariz both have terms ending this year. Bourbeau announced his campaign for Atascadero mayor in April and no one filed to run against him for the seat. For the remaining two at-large seats on City Council, there are three candi-

shares that the celebration runs from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 with each day holding its own significance. Some community members created Ofrendas in and outside of the Carnegie Library (Paso Robles Historical Society and Museum). The Ofrendas are structures dedicated to the deceased, where photos are displayed alongside mementos that remind them of their loved ones.

The marigold flower — flor de muerto — is used throughout Día de los Muertos celebrations as they are known to be the “flowers of the dead” due to their bright colors and fragrance that are said to attract souls to the altar.

also focused on acting with the chorus and it showed in how everyone interacted with

This year’s Zoo Boo had sold 350 tickets online before ticket sales were shut down leading up to the weekend, but Stringfield added that there were plenty of walk-ups each night, leading to a very successful weekend.

“I just want to thank everybody in the community for coming out. I love this event. Halloween’s my favorite holi -

dates vying for a position in local government. Tori Keen, Seth Peek, and Dariz have been qualified for the two at-large seats available for the Atascadero City Council. Peek is a local business owner and long-time resident, and Keen has been on the Atascadero Planning Commission since 2019 and is a family law paralegal. Dariz, an architect, has been holding a seat on the City Council since 2020.

City of Atascadero election details can be found here along with each candidate’s statement: atascadero. org/2024-general-election

On June 25, the Atascadero City Council approved a resolution to place Measure L-24 on the ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election that will extend Measure F-14 — a sales tax adopted in 2014. The measure, titled Atascadero Local Roads and Vital Services Funding Extension Measure, will ask voters to extend the existing half-cent per dollar (0.5 percent) general sales tax that is otherwise set to sunset in 2027.

You can find more information on the

They offer a bright and cheery aspect to the bitter subject of death.

“It is a time where we allow them to come back to our lives, remember them, and allow their spirits to be within us, is what my understanding is from my mother and others in the past is when we let them come back and join us again here once more like it was before, like they were here next to us dancing, sitting down, whatever memories we have with them that we cherish,” said Ramirez who shared that the celebration for him is about remembering his mother and the special memories he has making tamales with her.

Throughout the festival were food vendors, an artisan market, face painting, and performances. Different groups

the principal roles and highlighted the emotional impact of the chorus’s beautifully blended vocals. The famous opera also

resolution here: atascadero.org/news/ november-5th-general-election-ballot-measure-l-24

For the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD), there are three at-large seats available, each running a term of four years.

Current board members with expiring terms in 2024 are Matt Pennon, Terri Switzer, and Corinne Kuhnle. On the ballot for AUSD are Pennon, Kuhnle, Veronica “Roni” DeCoster, Joey Arnold, and Jodi Taylor.

The district is also adding Measure B-24 to the November ballot. You can find more information on the measure here: slocounty.ca.gov/departments/ clerk-recorder/forms-documents/ elections-and-voting/current-elections/2024-11-05-presidential-general/ documents/appendix-c-signed

Polling Information

The SLO County Elections Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 2, to assist voters with obtaining replacement Vote-by-Mail

of dancers that performed were from different parts of Mexico, including La Danza Tonantzin de Arroyo Grande, Folklorico Ballet Flor Del Luna, and the Nueva Esperanza Glen Speck de Paso Robles.

Glen Speck Elementary Folklorico Club leader Irma Vega Moreno brought the group back this year after the club had to take a few years off due to COVID. Folklorico has been a passion for Moreno and Saturday was her student’s first live performance outside of campus.

The group of nearly 30 students welcomes all to join them. Moreno explained, “We have African American students, we have some American students, and Latinos. That’s really

featured the OperaSLO Children’s Chorus, which put 20 youngsters on stage with seasoned adults. Under the music direction of Maestro

day, so it’s just so fun to see families together and the kids all dressed up,” said Stringfield. Zoo Boo will be back next year for two days near the end of October 2025. Exact dates will be released closer to the event. To find out more about the Charles Paddock Zoo and keep updated on events, go to charlespaddockzoo.org

ballots and to answer questions in advance of Election Day. Additionally, anyone who isn’t already registered can register to vote on site and cast their ballot immediately.

The Elections Office is usually open the Saturday before Election Day so that county residents who are unavailable during the work week can come in and get help with registration or voting. In addition, this year, the Clerk-Recorder staff will be on hand to help with vital records requests — another service that is typically only available during business hours Monday through Friday.

While the Elections counter will be open in the Government Center lobby on Saturday, there will be work going on in the back of the Elections Center as well. Staff are planning to process and tabulate returned Vote-by-Mail ballots during the hours that the office is open.

The public is welcome to observe the processing and tabulation activities, though room is limited, so observation will be subject to space availability. Anyone who would like to observe must

important because we get that multicultural [influence] in there, learning about each other.”

Moreno is looking forward to seeing the program grow to more campuses and even begin to include learning dances from various cultures. Learning Folklorico brought Moreno closer to her culture, having moved to America from Mexico when she was only 3 years old. Moreno said she felt disconnected to her culture until she was introduced to this style of dance. Now, Moreno has performed all over the state and in Mexico. She gave a solo performance on Saturday that was filled with joy and beautiful movements.

“There’s all different types of community groups.

Brain Asher Alhadeff, they held their own. Both the adult and the children’s chorus were their own stand-out characters in the production.

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check in at the counter first and receive observer credentials.

Finally, the Elections Office has also released the official list of precinct numbers and locations for voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, along with the addresses for each.

The SLO Elections Office is located in the Katcho Achadjian County Government Center at 1055 Monterey St. in San Luis Obispo. Anyone with questions about voting, observing, or elections processes can call (805) 781-5228 or email elections@co.slo. ca.us. The Elections Office recommends that observers call ahead to confirm what processing and tabulation activities will be happening on any given day.

For a complete list of polling locations in San Luis Obispo County, visit slocounty.ca.gov/ departments/clerk-recorder/formsdocuments/elections-and-voting/ current-elections/2024-11-05presidential-general/documents/ list-of-voting-locations-for-thenovember-5,-2024,-general-election

We’re hoping that we can all come together and make it even better. Because, you know, we all have our purpose, which is a great purpose ... when we come together, I feel that’s what makes it better. So, the more unity there is, the more we can share. There’s always room for everybody,” Moreno says.

Garcia was appreciative of the help she received from Paso Robles Main Street Association Executive Director Norma Moye. Moye helped Garcia get the festival approved by the city, which she says was giving her many restrictions to hold the event.

“I partnered with her because she’s a great influence on the city. They listen to her,” said Garcia.

Alhadeff also conducted a 53-musician Grand Orchestra, which is one of the largest in all of California’s opera circuit, under San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

“It’s really nice when you get to come to a place where opera is your job, and singing is your job, but the people around you can make it fun,”

stated Christina Pezzarossi, who played the titular role of Carmen, working with OperaSLO for the first time.

Pezzarossi, a doctorate student at UCSB in Voice Performance, gave audiences a Carmen who knew her power and interacted with the other characters with a flair that pulled you right in.

And her vocals soared as she performed vocal gymnastics through “Habanera” and all of her other well-known arias.

“I think this is probably my favorite role I have done,” continued Pezzarossi. “She is very complex. I feel like she is somebody who could exist 100 years ago, or could exist now, or could exist in 100 years later.”

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Dominic Salvati also gave a moving performance as Don Jose, the tortured soldier who unwittingly falls in love with Carmen when she seduces him before that love spirals into an unhealthy obsession. The tenor shone as he sang alongside Pezzarossi and pulled on the audience’s emotions as the opera sped toward its tragic end. Gabriel Manro, who played bullfighter Escamillo, returned to the OperaSLO stage in his fourth production alongside his wife, stage manager Justine Prado Manro, who he met while performing for OperaSLO.

“[He’s] your classic baritone role,” Manro said of playing Carmen’s other love interest, Esscamillo.“He really is the perfect match for Carmen because she is the female version of that.” OperaSLO will return to PAC SLO on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025, with Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man.” Read the full story online at atascaderonews.com.

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‘Brutal’ wine market leaves California farms in peril

U.S. sales have declined for three straight years, with experts forecasting the downward trend to continue

CALIFORNIA — Steve Perrin and his family have grown winegrapes on the land around their Lodi farmhouse for four generations. Behind the house stand a towering oak, a workshop and 150 acres of grapevines, mostly zinfandel, some planted half a century ago.

For weeks, grape clusters have hung plump on the vines as the farmer’s machine harvesters gathered dust in his yard. For the first time, his entire crop may rot in the vineyard.

“I’m ready to pick,” Perrin said, “if there was someone who wanted it.”

Perrin isn’t alone in struggling to sell his crop. A downturn in wine sales worldwide has shaken California’s winegrape sector. After years of growth, U.S. sales have declined for three straight years, with experts forecasting the downward trend to continue.

There are plenty of culprits: a shift in messaging from health experts about how safe it is to consume low levels of alcohol; the industry’s failure to win over younger demographics; market share lost to seltzers and ready-to-drink cocktails; and home inventory left over from pandemic-time “pantry loading.”

The shrinking market has left wineries oversupplied and California’s vineyard acreage out of step with demand.

“It’s not going to be a favorable year for winegrape growers, particularly those who didn’t have contracts going into harvest,” said Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, a grower-owned marketing group that sells winegrapes for 400 growers across California.

Growers typically sign contracts with wineries before planting a vineyard. The contracts provide reliable sales and pricing for their grapes. When they expire, often after five or 10 years, grow-

ers negotiate new contracts or sell uncommitted grapes on the spot market.

But this year, with wineries needing to shed inventory, few are buying uncontracted grapes.

“They’re either not buying,” Bitter said, “or they’re setting a very low price and saying, ‘Take it or leave it.’”

A light crop this year “has spurred some buying,” he said, but at prices that barely cover the cost to farmers of harvesting and hauling the grapes and that fall well short of overall production costs.

“It’s not a profitable scenario for winegrape growers on the spot market,” said Bitter, who grows winegrapes in Madera County.

For decades, Perrin sold his grapes to Bronco Wine Company through long-term contracts. Then, for the past several years, he signed an “evergreen” contract with Sutter Home Winery that was renewed yearly — until, as with many contracts this year, it wasn’t.

“There’s a lot of acreage around here with no home,” Perrin said.

Out-of-contract grapes may account for more than a third of the state’s crop, Bitter estimated. This year, most of those grapes — especially red varieties grown in the Central Valley — could end up on the ground.

“It’s leaving some guys in some very precarious positions,” Bitter said.

Perrin has filed a crop insurance claim for heat damage. If approved, it could soften the blow. But losses caused by market challenges are not covered by insurance.

“It’s a lot of stress,” he said.

Each year, the San Joaquin County farmer takes out a $300,000 line of credit to pay for water, fertilizer, labor and other farming costs. Then he pays it off when he sells his grapes.

But in recent years, short crops and rising input costs left Perrin with debts, and without a contract this year to prove he could pay back a new loan, his application was denied. “It’s the first time I’ve had this problem,” he said.

Other growers saw their financing cut off, too.

Stephen Kritscher, an independent loan broker who consults for agricultural lenders and borrowers, said lenders were wary this year of writing loans for winegrape growers.

“If you don’t have a contract, I wouldn’t expect to be getting an operating credit line,” Kritscher said.

To cover his costs, Perrin took on side jobs and sold off equipment. “I’ve stretched the dollar about as far as the dollar can stretch,” he said. “The expenses have gone up, and the income has flatlined or gone down. It’s not sustainable.”

Meanwhile, as the business prospects of vineyards fade, growers such as Perrin who own the land they farm have seen dramatic declines in its value.

Between the end of 2023 and the halfway point of this year, Lodi vineyards lost roughly a third of their value, according to data presented last month by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

“It’s been pretty brutal,” said Janie Gatzman, owner of Gatzman Appraisal and president of the California chapter of ASFMRA.

In most of the Central Valley, winegrape vineyards “have lost almost all contributory value over other land,” Gatzman said, meaning the vines themselves, which cost tens of thousands of dollars an acre to plant, are worthless.

Growers have made efforts to rebalance supply with demand. This year, they ripped out 30,000 to 40,000 acres of vineyards, Bitter estimated, about 5% to 7% of the state’s bearing acreage.

Even so, until wineries start writing contracts again, growers could face challenges as more contracts expire and more grapes enter the spot market.

“It makes it difficult to get sustainable pricing when you have more and more supply on the market for purchase every year,” Bitter said.

The short-term outlook is bleak. Wineries that grow some of their own grapes have been selling off large vineyard parcels this year, said Gatzman, who monitors agricultural real estate.

“They are actually trying to shed the acreage themselves,” she said, an indication the wineries “are not going to be picking up new contracts in the next year.”

She said it’s a matter of time before the overwhelming financial pressures on growers lead to bankruptcies and foreclosures. “I would expect to see some by the end of the year,” Gatzman said. Perrin isn’t contemplating bankruptcy. But he does face difficult decisions.

Last week, the leaves in his vineyard had begun to turn yellow and brown, a sign the harvest season was nearing its end. If no one buys the crop, he said, he may have to sell land to pay off his debts. He has already listed 80 acres for sale. It’s more than half the family’s historic vineyard. “There’s no easy answer,” Perrin said.

Fourth-generation winegrape grower Steve Perrin walks between rows of zinfandel vines in his Lodi vineyard. Photo by Caleb Hampton

PASO ROBLES

Honor Flight Central Coast California hosts first annual Wine & Dine Pour Fest

Honor Flight Central Coast California is excited to announce its inaugural Wine & Dine Pour Fest, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Estrella Warbirds Museum, Hangar 1 (4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles). This festive event aims to celebrate local veterans, with all proceeds directly benefiting their mission.

Attendees can savor the finest gourmet foods, premium wines, and craft beers from the Central Coast. Tickets are priced at $100, which includes a keepsake wine glass for sampling various local offerings. For those looking for an elevated experience, VIP tables for eight are available for $1,000, featuring reserved seating and exclusive perks. Enjoy the culinary delights without wine tastings for $50, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.

All ticket sales support Honor Flight Central Coast’s efforts to provide veterans with memorable trips to Washington, D.C., where they receive the recognition they deserve.

With limited tickets remaining, interested attendees are encouraged to secure theirs at honorflightccc.org/ pourfest. Please note that the event is for ages 21 and older; no children or pets are permitted.

Habitat for Humanity SLO County announces new hosts for ‘Year of Beer’ fundraising series

Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County (Habitat SLO) is excited to unveil new dates and locations for its popular “Year of Beer” fundraising series. This initiative invites attendees to enjoy local brews while raising funds to support Habitat’s home preservation, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization programs.

Attendees will enjoy a portion of sales donated to Habitat SLO at no extra cost, along with a ReStore token for special discounts at the organization’s Paso and San Luis Obispo ReStore locations.

The next event will take place this

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00:10 — Bernardo Galvez, of San Miguel was taken into custody on the 2800 block of Spring St for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243670. 02:01 — Brett Canley, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Chestnut St and 15th St for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243671.

06:09 — Francisco Cortespacheco, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on 28th St and Spring St for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 243672. 19:59 — Alvaro Maldonadomartinez, of Paso Robles was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 243677.

21:50 — Kekino Lau, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick Rd for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243678.

22:59 — Agustin Calixtobravo, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Creston Ln and Ferro Ln for DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 243680. 22:34 — Irving Diaz, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 600 block of 12th St for OUTSIDE W ARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243679.

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Saturday, Nov. 2, featuring Lone Madrone wine, Bristols Cider, and gourmet offerings from Chef Jeffrey Scot of Kitchen Forty-Six. Amber Chester, Lone Madrone Tasting Room Manager, and Court Willis, Bristols Cider Manager, expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the importance of supporting safe, affordable housing in the local community.

Earlier this year, The Brightside Pizza and Beer in Los Osos raised $1,000 for Habitat SLO by hosting events each Tuesday in August, featuring a custom “Habitat SLO pizza” and the specially crafted Pilsner, Builder’s Brewski. This collaboration will continue in August 2025.

Upcoming hosts in 2025 include Oak & Otter Brewery on Jan. 23 and Wild Fields Brew House on Feb. 13, along with Ancient Owl, Humdingers Brewery, and Hofbrau der Albatross in Morro Bay.

For more details on the “Year of Beer” events, visit habitatslo.org or follow Habitat SLO on social media.

Supporters can also make a difference by donating at the same website, with contributions remaining local and honoring loved ones.

Arrest made following gunfire incident on Oak Street

On Tuesday, Oct. 29, at about 8:33 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) received a call from a witness reporting a male yelling in the 500 block of Oak Street.

According to a press release from PRPD, as officers responded, the witness reported hearing multiple gunshots from the area. Officers arriving on the scene and also heard gunfire as they approached Oak Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the witness, who reported seeing a male leaving the area in a black SUV prior to the officer’s arrival. During a search of the vicinity, officers observed a male entering the back seat of a black SUV parked one block north of the initial location.

Officers made contact with the individual, identified as Francisco Gutierrez, 41, who was found hiding in the back seat. During the investigation, officers

recovered a loaded firearm and spent shell casings from inside the vehicle. Gutierrez was detained without further incident. No injuries were reported in connection with this event.

Officers also spoke with a female acquaintance of Gutierrez, who may have been involved in a verbal argument with him around the time of the gunfire. It is currently unclear if she was present at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing. Gutierrez has been taken into custody and is charged with negligent discharge of a firearm (PC 246.3).

Anyone with additional information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Paso Robles Police Department, Attn: Det. Place, at (805) 227-7429.

Paso Robles announces vacancy on Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

The City of Paso Robles has announced a vacancy on the Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, which serves as an advisory body to the City Council on matters affecting seniors in the community. The committee meets monthly on the second Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Paso Robles Senior Center, located at 270 Scott St. The available position will fill a term that began on July 1, 2024, and runs through June 30, 2027.

If interested in serving on this advisory body, please submit an application at prcity.com/1181/Vacancies- and-Applications

Almond Acres students raise funds during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

During September, Almond Acres Charter Academy students raised money for childhood cancer research and resources by selling bracelets and hosting a “Be the Change” coin drive. Together, the students raised $520.32.

“Actively participating in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presented an excellent opportunity for our students to recognize or discover that each individual carries an invisible backpack filled with experiences and challenges we may not be aware of,” said Wendy Woodard, an administrator at Almond

Acres. “Understanding various struggles enables us to develop and practice empathy, which aligns with our character education goal of ‘Growing Great Kids’ who are TeRRiFiC citizens (Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, and Caring).”

About AACA

Almond Acres Charter Academy is a public, tuition-free K-8 school that employs credentialed teachers and administers state-mandated testing to provide families in northern SLO County an additional choice in public education. Located in Paso Robles in a newly built, state-of-the-art facility, AACA is open to all students from all communities. AACA’smission is to help students succeed academically and socially by educating the whole child: heart, mind, body, and soul.

For more information on Almond Acres Charter Academy, visit almondacres.com/open-board-position/

Police warn of ongoing imposter scam

The Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) is warning residents about a scam in which fraudsters impersonate police officers, using caller ID spoofing to display the department’s phone number. Scammers call victims, falsely claiming they must pay to avoid arrest for reasons like missed jury duty, often requesting payment in gift cards. To appear credible, they may even use real officer names and badge numbers.

The Paso Robles Police emphasize they will never call with demands for payment or threats of arrest. Residents are urged not to share personal information over the phone and to verify suspicious calls by contacting the department directly at (805) 237-6464.

ATASCADERO

Construction to begin on 2024 F-14 Pavement Resurfacing Project in Atascadero

The City of Atascadero is set to commence the 2024 F-14 Pavement Resurfacing Project on Monday, Oct. 28. This initiative will resurface 1.37 centerline miles (2.74 lane miles) of key neighborhood roadways in the north and central areas of town, including

Capistrano Avenue, Del Rio Road, and San Andres Avenue. Initial work will involve digging out and refilling spot locations on these streets from Oct. 28-29, with resurfacing scheduled for mid-November.

Construction hours will be limited to outside school drop-off and pick-up times to minimize disruption, though residents should expect minor traffic delays and lane shifts. The project is expected to be completed by December 2024, pending weather conditions. Souza Construction has been contracted to oversee the project, which will use various roadway treatments to improve pavement conditions.

For updates on the construction, residents can visit atascadero.org/ measure-f-14. Motorists are advised to remain vigilant and plan for potential delays when traveling through affected areas.

Atascadero to celebrate Día de los Muertos at Fall First Fridays Downtown Join the City of Atascadero for the Fall First Fridays event on Nov. 1, starting at 5:30 p.m., as the downtown area comes alive with festivities celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The evening will feature lively entertainment, including a performance by the Paso A Pasito Dance Group at Historic City Hall, followed by the classic rock band Big Wheel Cobra. Food lovers can indulge in offerings from popular food truck Huatulco Taco, while families can enjoy activities like face painting and sugar skull decorating. The festive atmosphere will be enhanced by the Mariachi Mexicanisimo band strolling through the streets, and attendees can explore the A-Town ART HOP, showcasing local artists and over 30 participating businesses.

A special Ofrenda remembrance altar will be set up outside City Hall, encouraging the public to bring photos of loved ones or pets who have passed. The Ofrenda will be available for remembrance from Oct. 30 through Nov. 4. Mark your calendars for the next Fall First Friday on Dec. 6, featuring “Light up the Downtown” activities and the debut of “Garden Lights & Winter Nights.”

ARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], Case no. 243724.

Case no. 243723.

OCTOBER 22

01:46 — Michelle Borges, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 700 block of Oak St for DOMESTIC BA TTERY [243(E)(1)PC], Case no. 243693.

06:29 — Asuncion Santanamurillo was on view arrest on Golden Hill Rd and Rt 46 East for DUI CAUSING INJURY [23153(A)VC], OUTSIDE W ARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 243695. 11:14 — Michael Harris, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Sulphur Springs Rd for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243697.

08:12 — Blain Bailey, of Paso Robles was on view arrest at the 2400 block of Golden Rd for FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM [29800(A)(1)PC], CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON [25400(A)(2)PC], Case no. 243684. 09:28 — Nicholas Wilkerson, of Tulare County was on view arrest on the US 101 and 46E freeways for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243687. 09:28 — Cheyenna Stanley, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 700 block of Spring St for BURGLARY [459PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], Case no. 243688. 16:46 — Amy Levin, of Paso Robles, was taken into custody on the 900 block of Park St for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243689. 18:57 — Matthew Ellis, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 800 block of Spring St for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243690.

23:58 — Mohamed Fahmy, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1200 block of Creston Rd for MAKING A FALSE POLICE REPORT [148.5(B)PC], Case no. 243705.

OCTOBER 23

13:43 — Kenneth Minnis, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 block of Riverside Ave for SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 243712. 12:55 — Aaron Goode, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick Rd for INTENT TO DEFRAUD [530.5(C) PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 243709.

14:58 — Melissa Thompson, of Paso Robles was arrested for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 243714. 15:58 — Angel Garcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the Salinas Riverbed for WILLFULLY RESISTS, DELAYS, OBSTRUCTS…[148(A) (1)PC], PROBA TION VIOLA TION:REARREST/ REVOKE [1203.2(A)], Case no 243716.

21:18 — Jacob Pollak, of San Miguel was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick Rd for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243720.

22:59 — Isaac Abarca, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 500 block of Spring St for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 243722.

23:22 — Uriah Giles, of Templeton was arrested for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT

PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S],

21:35 — Casey Cravens, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick for WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243720.

OCTOBER 24

07:58 — Gregorio Perez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 500 block of 28th St for BA TTERY [242 PC], Case no. 243726. 10:00 — Rebecca Hurl, of Paso Robles was taken into custody at the City Park for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243730.

09:29 — Daniel Otis, of Atascadero was taken into custody on the 1400 block of Spring St for BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], OUTSIDE W ARRANT- MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 243728.

11:01 — Daniel Fitzpatrick was on view arrest on the 2700 block of Black Oak Drive for BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 243737.

18:57 Esperanza Lopez, of Paso Robles was arrested for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 243750.

23:36 — Garrett Heggarty of Santa Margarita was taken into custody on the 2700 block of Black Oak Drive for BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], WILLFULL Y TO VIOLA TE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 243755.

00:15 — Gildardo Narez, of Salinas was on view arrest on the 1300 block of 24th St for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], OUTSIDE W

OCTOBER 25

18:26 — Eustolia Martinezpacheco, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 block of Spring St for FORCIBL Y TAKING VICTIM TO ANOTHER PLACE [207(A)PC], SEX PEN W/FORCE/ETC -14 [289(A)(1)(B)], Case no. 243761. 11:47 — Jacob Clopton, of Manifee was on view arrest on the US101 Sb Onramp for DRIVING OR TAKING A VEHICLE WITHOUT A PERSON’S PERMISSION [10851(A)VC], WILLFULL Y RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 243759. 21:42 — David Bouillez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Bolen Dr and Tucker Ave for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 243763.

OCTOBER 26

02:10 — Moises Solanogarcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3200 block of Spring St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 243764. 09:35 — Joshua Akers, of Santa Barbara was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Spring St for PUBLIC INTOXINA TION [647(F)PC], Case no. 243766.

13:16 — Marino Segundo, of Paso Robles was on view arrest at the City Park for PUBLIC INTOXINA TION [647(F)], Case no. 243768. 16:01 — Patricia Gilbertson, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1300 block of Park St for BENCH W ARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 243770.

OCTOBER 27

00:34 — Gabriel Hernandezgalvez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3200 block of Spring St for DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case no. 243774.

KL. GOTTFRIED 2016-2024

yndal Leah Gottfried was born January 27, 2016, and she was called home by our Heavenly Father on October 8, 2024. Kyndal was a sweet, vibrant little girl who loved life. She loved Jesus and wanted to live for him.

Kyndal and her mom, Raquel Gottfried, did everything together. Raquel made it a priority to live life to the fullest with Kyndal and make memories whenever possible.

A. HIRT 1926-2024

Margaret Hirt passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 14, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 98 years old. She was in hospice care for the last six weeks of her life, but her family was able to say their goodbyes in person and electronically.

Margaret was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to Ingwald and Christine Hanson. Her sister, Joan, was born four years later. The young family settled in Manitowoc, WI, along the shores of Lake Michigan. She graduated

JOHN W. CHILDERS 1944-2024

John William Childers passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 80 years old. He died of acute cardiac arrest surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 11, 1944, in Oxnard, CA, he moved with his family to a turkey farm in Atascadero, CA, when he

1965-2024

OThey enjoyed watching the sunrise, looking for seashells, riding bikes, traveling, and going to church together.

Kyndal had four older cousins, Aliyah Wilkinson, Chloe Gottfried, Adalyn, and Levi Rodda, who she adored. She loved making jewelry, painting, beach days, riding go-carts, sleepovers, and dance parties with her cousins.

At the young age of 5 years old, Kyndal was diagnosed with brain cancer, Medulloblastoma. She had two brain surgeries, countless rounds of chemotherapy, and proton radiation. Although cancer treatment took priority for the last 3 1/2 years of her life, cancer did not define who Kyndal was. Kyndal continued to love life and find joy in every day. She was a girlie girl who loved playing with make-up, getting dressed up, gymnastics, and ballet. She also loved playing in dirt, camping, and had an unforget-

from Manitowoc High School on June 6, 1944, the very day the successful D-Day invasion at Normandy Beach, France, took place. She attended Stout St. (now the University of Wisconsin at Stout) and majored in Home Economics. She made a life-altering decision after her junior year. She decided to leave the cold winters of the upper Midwest and move in with her Aunt Meda in sunny Monrovia, California.

She met the love of her life in 1948 while waitressing at a Mexican restaurant in nearby Arcadia. Donald Hirt and Margaret Hanson eloped to Yuma, Arizona, and were married on May 28, 1949. Margaret embarked on a life focused on love and care for her family. She and Donald were married for 71 years, separated only by his passing in 2020. Donald and Margaret had two children, Steven (1950) and Christine (1953), and settled in Monrovia.

Donald made a major career

was one year old. He grew up in south Atascadero by Garden Farms, where he had a memorable childhood playing in the open fields of south Atascadero with his three brothers and Garden Farms buddies. He helped on the family turkey farm and many of the neighboring farms.

He went to Santa Margarita Grade School, then Atascadero Junior High School, and onto Atascadero High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling, winning a CIF Championship in wrestling.

Soon after high school, he married Sandra Bradshaw, and they had three sons: Johnny, Rod, and Timmy. John became a journeyman in the Pipe Trades, Local 403, working at the many schools, hospitals,

Dori was born in Elizabeth, N.J. The 2nd youngest in a family of seven siblings, four boys and three girls. When she was nine, the family moved across the country to Atascadero.

She graduated from Atascadero High School in 1983. She attended Laurus College and received straight A’s. She met and married the love of her life, Doug Bryant, and they spent their lives together at Heritage Ranch. Throughout Dori’s life, she offered kindness and genuine interest to anyone she met. She worked hard to

table soccer season.

Kyndal loved baking, sewing, and reading bible stories with her Grandma Cecilia. She loved walking to the Lake Park and going to the dog beach with her Papa Steve. In-N-Out Burger was Kyndal’s favorite meal, and she would convince her Grandma or Papa to take her there almost every day when her mom was working.

Kyndal would take every opportunity to hang out with her aunts and uncles. She loved going to Uncle Caleb and Aunt Cori’s to do art. Kyndal would always come home so proud of the things her Uncle Caleb taught her. She loved all the adventures her Uncle Jordan would take her on. She was also convinced that she was way faster than Uncle Jordan and would demand him to chase her. Kyndal knew she could call her Uncle Rusty if she ever needed anything. He loved his “little french fry,” and

advancement and was hired as Vice President of Policy Development in the United States Telephone Association in Washington, DC. Margaret and Donald moved to Reston, VA, in 1972 and remained there until his retirement in 1988. Margaret dearly missed the rest of her family and her adopted hometown of Monrovia. They visited the California family often, especially as grandchildren began to arrive on the scene. Margaret’s role as a homemaker perfectly suited her. She diligently took care of Donald. Margaret also helped the rest of the family throughout her life, giving her great joy and a sense of purpose. She worked parttime over the years to support the family and help pay some of the college expenses for her son and daughter.

Donald and Margaret retired to the beautiful California central coast town of Paso Robles. They loved their life there and made many new friends. Margaret learned to

and housing developments in San Luis Obispo County. He worked as a “nuclear pipefitter” at Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, and he also worked in Las Vegas in the construction of the big casinos.

After a divorce from Sandy, John met Colleen Wiggins (Gage), and they married in 1977, blending their two families of three boys and one girl, Spring. Together, they bought a 10-acre farm in Garden Farms and proceeded to fix it up and raise beef cattle, pigs, sheep, dairy goats, and horses. The next adventure was building and running a frozen yogurt shop in San Luis Obispo and supporting Colleen in developing a U-pick berry and pumpkin farm.

remember everyone’s name. She would make you feel special and loved even if you were a stranger. She helped others. Her friendships, once formed, were unbreakable. She was funny and loved to laugh. When she giggled, her eyes sparkled. A friend said, “Dori had not just an external beauty but also an internal beauty shown by how she treated others.” She brought Joy wherever she went. She was also fierce. Her nephew described her as “a Rockstar Rebel.” She did things her way. Most of all, she loved to worship! A friend

was always there for her. Kyndal loved to do anything and everything she could with her Auntie Sissy, Sareah. Whether it was FaceTime calls or tagging along to feed the pigs, she was just happy to hangout with her Auntie. In return her Auntie loved spending time with her “baby sister.”

On August 21, 2024, Kyndal’s body was overtaken by an infection. She passed away 48 days later, surrounded by her loved ones.

play golf and joined Donald and her friends for many rounds on the links. She also loved Bridge and belonged to several clubs in the area.

During their thirty years in Paso Robles, the couple often traveled internationally. Margaret was especially fond of their trips to Scotland and Norway to visit the land of her ancestors. Her sister and brother-in-law, Joan and John Schulte, often accompanied them on their travels. The Schultes and Hirts were lifelong best friends.

Donald and Margaret relocated to Anthem, Arizona, to be closer to family. They enjoyed their new retirement home at Merrill Gardens. They loved being close to their son, Steve, and his wife, Sandy. In addition, two grandsons, one daughter-in-law, and three of their six great-grandchildren lived near Margaret and Donald. Sadly, Donald passed on in 2020. Margaret missed him dearly even as she continued to visit frequently with

John enjoyed traveling the world with Colleen as VOCA volunteers (farm advisors) to the Eastern European countries of Ukraine, Macedonia, Russia, and Armenia. His retirement years were spent manicuring the 10-acre Blue Sky Garden Farms, growing hay for Colleen’s dairy goats, and being an active member of the San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Gladys Childers, and his siblings, Raymond and Arthur Childers. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Colleen Childers; sons Johnny (Lani) Childers of Harker Heights, TX, Rod (Linda) Childers of San Luis Obispo, CA, Timmy Childers of Atascadero, CA and stepdaughter Spring

said, “Her voice, when she sang, sounded like that of a child filled with the love of Jesus.” She loved God, and she wanted everyone to know Him. She was always asking, “Do you know Jesus?!” She had many struggles in her life, and she leaned on God to get her through them. She found a second family in Celebrate Recovery. She said it saved her life.

Kyndal not only wanted to live for Jesus, she did live for Jesus. The impact Kyndal had on everyone who met her will never be forgotten. May Kyndal’s love for life, people, and Jesus live on through all who knew her.

A service to honor Kyndal will be held on November 9, 2024, at Atascadero Bible Church at 11 a.m.

A reception to celebrate Kyndal’s life will follow at Rava Winery at 1 p.m.

her nearby family.

Margaret is survived by her son, Steven (Sandy) Hirt, and daughter, Christine (Dave) Culver; their grandchildren, Dan (Melissa) Culver, Claire (Joel) Ashby, Matt (Jesika DiCampli) Hirt, Scott Hirt, and Todd Hirt. She is also survived by her six great-grandchildren: Finley, Irelyn, Conrad, Antonio, Nicoletta, and Matteo. Her nieces Ann (Bill Erchul) Schulte, Mary (David) Trout, and nephew John (Carey) Schulte, as well as their families, also survive Aunt Margaret.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Donald Hirt, and her sister and brother-inlaw, Joan and John Schulte.

Margaret lived 98 years doing exactly what she loved: raising and caring for her family, loving her husband, and enjoying all the world had to offer over almost one century.

A Celebration of Life to remember and honor Donald and Margaret will be scheduled at a later date.

(Ron) Smith of San Francisco, CA; and grandchildren Will(Christine) Childers, Christian Childers, and August Smith; and brother Clement(Sharon) Childers of Napa, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John will be remembered for his sense of humor and positive outlook on life. His favorite saying was to “keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart, and everything will be ok.”

A Vigil Service will be held at Chapel of the Roses, Atascadero, CA, on November 9, 2024 from 7-8 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero, CA.

JOSEPH CAMPOS age 92 a resident of Shandon passed away on 10/16/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

DONALD YOUNGDALE age 60 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 10/22/2024. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

JIMMIE NELL BENTO, 89, of Arroyo Grande passed away on October 22, 2024. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo

Dori is survived by her husband, Doug Bryant, her six siblings, Blaze, Lance(Michelle), Remi, Felisa, Aleta(Peter), Luke(Jill), and her many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life for Dori will be held on Saturday, November 9, at 3 pm, at Fathers House, 2100 Ramona Rd., Atascadero, CA.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to a local Celebrate Recovery in her honor.

She loved Mountain Dew and tee shirts with pockets. She was a unique, quirky, and beautiful person. Dori was a divine combination of “Daughter of the one True King!” and “Bandit Queen.” We will miss her very much. We will miss her more than words can express. We Love you, Dori!!

ur beloved sister peacefully went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by loved ones, on September 18.
KYNDAL
MARGARET
DORI A. SANDRI

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCT 31

OCTOBER EVENTS

OCT 1- 31

16TH ANNUAL SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Throughout Cambria and more Set out to see more than 80 imaginative and lively scarecrows lining the streets of Cambria’s East and West Villages, Moonstone Beach, Harmony and San Simeon. The scarecrows are the perfect manifestation of Cambria’s incredibly artistic community.

TRICK OR TREAT

DOWNTON

Downtown Atascadero

5-8pm

People and pets of all ages are welcome to come and enjoy family, children, and pet costume contests, games, and of course, Trick or Treating!

SAFE & FUN

HALLOWEEN

DOWNTOWN

Downtown Paso Robles

3-6pm Have a costume-fun-time

while trick or treating at downtown merchants, trunk or treating around City Park, and taking pictures with witches!

OCT 31–NOV 3

PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL

Downtown Paso Robles

The annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles celebrates Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s diverse legacy with concerts, exhibits, wine tastings, youth piano competition, and cultural exchanges, highlighting the region’s rich heritage. Find more information on concert times and locations here paderewskifest.com

NOVEMBER EVENTS

NOV 4

THE ART OF CHANGE EXHIBIT

Art Center Morro Bay 835 Main St, Morro Bay Noon-4pm

The Art of Change with featured artist Mark Selby reflects the times we live in and living through a uniquely stressful and chaotic time over the past few years.

NOV 1

FIRST FRIDAYS “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” Downtown Atascadero 5:30-7:30pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with festive entertainment and a variety of food and drink specials that can be found throughout the downtown at select restaurants and drink establishments.

NOV 7–JAN 6

ANNUAL WINTER FAIRE & JURIED

CRAFT SHOW

Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main Street, Morro Bay, Morro Bay Art Association is proud to present The Annual Winter Faire & Juried Craft Show, featuring a collection of exceptional paintings, photography and fine crafts, spanning a variety of artistic mediums from traditional to contemporary. Crafts include fiber, wood, glass, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. There will be a reception November 10 from 2-4pm.

NOV 9

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero 10am-3pm

Kick off the holiday season by shopping for gifts or for yourself from over 50 vendors at this one-day craft show.

NOV 11

VETERANS MEMORIAL

CEREMONY

The Veterans Memorial, corner of Morro and Portola Roads, Atascadero 11am

Honor Veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial. For more information, visit facesoffreedommemorial.org

VETERANS DAY

CEREMONY

Veterans Memorial, Paso Robles District Cemetary 11am

Program features an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, welcome, guest speaker, patriotic songs, fly-over, closing prayer, honor guard, and Taps. Flags are placed at all identified veteran’s graves by American Legion Post 50 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10965.

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Every Thursday Five blocks of Higuera Street between Osos Street and Nipomo Street in Downtown San Luis Obispo from 6 to 9 pm.

Happy Halloween at Zoo Boo

Photos by Rick Evans
Photos by Photos by Camille DeVaul

A New Era in Journalism: Prioritizing Facts Over Endorsements

“Good journalism doesn’t tell people what to think; it gives them the tools to think for themselves.”

It was interesting to see the news this week surrounding major newspapers — The Washington Post Los Angeles Times , and now USA Today — deciding not to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election. This trend, aimed at preserving a nonpartisan stance, has become a defining topic in the world of journalism.

USA Today announced on Monday that, instead of endorsing a candidate, it would focus on providing “readers with the facts that

matter and the trusted information they need to make informed decisions.” The Washington Post’s publisher, Will Lewis, described this choice as a return to the paper’s roots as an independent, impartial voice.

Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the decision to abstain from an endorsement stirred internal tensions. LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong cited respect for his editorial board’s decision, but several board members disputed this, stating that they had prepared an endorsement for Kamala Harris that was ultimately blocked. The fallout from this decision has been quite significant, with multiple staff resignations and reader backlash, including calls to cancel subscriptions. The union representing The Times employees issued a statement urging readers to reconsider.

Historically, these publications have been consistent in their endorsements. The LA Times had endorsed candidates since 2004, The Post since 1988, and USA Today, which backed Joe Biden in 2020, had been endorsing

Letters to

Bausch responds to Oct. 18 letter from Mayor Hamon concerning Ty Lewis

Dear Editor,

Open letter to Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon: I must take issue with some of your [Mayor Hamon] comments in the letter you recently posted in the press. You said, and I quote: “However, without all the facts of this case being known, it is wise for elected officials not to make any specific comments at this point in time. For city officials to comment on these issues publicly may create liability for the city, which does not serve anyone.”

I agree wholeheartedly with that statement, which is why I am puzzled by your subsequent comments in the same letter parroting Mr. Ty Lewis’s “conspiracy” claim. While not stated overtly, your remarks appear to be directed toward me, which would be unfortunate and untrue.

You also mention the need for transparency. Again, I couldn’t agree more. However, transparency cannot be achieved without all of the facts being known. Facts are stubborn things. Gathering all of them takes time and a diligent, thorough effort.

In addition, in order for an investigation to be complete,

presidential candidates since 1982. However, this shift reflects a broader trend as publications become wary of alienating readers and potentially deepening political divides. Endorsements once served as a community guide, giving readers insights into candidates’ qualifications through the paper’s editorial perspective.

Today, however, in our deeply polarized climate, endorsements often become lightning rods, feeding perceptions of bias and alienating swaths of readers. Consequently, several newspapers are rethinking their role in political endorsements. In 2022, Alden Global Capital’s newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune and Denver Post , chose to stop endorsing political candidates. The New York Tim es followed suit, no longer endorsing candidates in state races but maintaining its stance on presidential endorsements. This year, the Minnesota Star Tribune announced it would not endorse any candidates in 2024, choosing to provide in-depth analysis to help

the Editor

those who have important information must be willing and available to talk. Because of the legal action taken by Mr. Lewis, both my public and private comments have been limited. The reason for this is simple: Mr. Lewis has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against the city and against me.

While it would be satisfying to respond publicly to Mr. Lewis’ allegations, given the threat of litigation, I have been advised by counsel to refrain from commenting at this time.

Mr. Lewis has fired the first shot. I will respond in the appropriate way, through the formal process he has initiated, which requires admissible evidence provided under penalty of perjury, rather than statements to the press, which apparently do not require any such proof and appear designed only to influence the court of public opinion.

I am hopeful that this process will not take too long. In the meantime, I trust that you, Mr. Mayor, along with our colleagues on the City Council and our fellow citizens throughout Paso Robles, will forgo passing judgment or rendering a “verdict” until all of the facts and evidence have come to light. In due course, all facts will come to light. Thank you for your consideration.

Dear Editor,

Chris Bausch, Paso Robles City Councilmember, District 2 Response to Bausch response to Oct. 18 letter from Mayor Hamon concerning Ty Lewis

readers make informed decisions instead.

I am amazed by the intense backlash these papers face. When I took on the role of publisher, I shared with you my commitment to journalistic integrity. For me, endorsing a candidate would contradict this mission. Our purpose as journalists is not to tell you what to think but to empower you with reliable information to help you make informed choices.

As Publisher and Editorin-Chief, I am deeply

committed to preserving a nonpartisan approach. We will not endorse political candidates, and this policy will remain. Our responsibility is to foster a space for open, balanced dialogue, avoiding divisive or biased influences. It’s encouraging to see other publishers and owners taking this step toward unbiased journalism.

Along with my team, I am passionate about our community and believe wholeheartedly in nonbiased reporting. Our focus is on what truly

Councilman Bausch, I did not and would not use your any other colleague’s name (unless evidence has been proven otherwise ) in association with a very real conspiracy group designed to remove our current city manager from his position of employment.

You are making me wonder with this letter, combined with your posture in public meetings towards Mr. Lewis, that you may feel in your heart that you wouldn’t mind seeing this conspiracy group succeed.

I do know that we are in this unfortunate situation because of two people, not one.

John Hamon, Paso Robles Mayor

matters: the well-being of our families, our neighbors, and our shared future.

We remain dedicated to ensuring that our platform fosters unity, respect, and positive dialogue. We aim to keep our pages open for thoughtful, constructive discussions, and we appreciate every reader who contributes to this mission.

As always, we encourage you to make your voice heard — and if you haven’t voted yet, be sure to do so next Tuesday. Your voice matters.

Grab your best derby hats! 2025 California Mid-State Fair theme announced: ‘Off To The Races’

Paso Robles gears up for derbyinspired fun, competitions, and festivities from July 16-27, 2025

NORTH COUNTY — The California Mid-State Fair has announced its theme for 2025, featuring the tagline “Off To The Races!” Each year, fair staff select a theme to be used by the community when entering the still exhibits program and as inspiration for decorations throughout the grounds.

“Grab your best derby hats! This year’s theme represents speed, fun and excitement,” California Mid-State Fair CEO

Colleen Bojorquez said. “We are looking forward to seeing the creative arts and crafts our community enters this year. Be on the lookout for fast starts and checkered-flagged finishes in Paso Robles this July.”

Local businesses are encouraged to start entering the Central Coast Wine, Spirits and Olive Oil competitions as early as February. Also, community members can browse the Still Exhibit, Horse Show and Livestock competition handbooks starting in March, leaving plenty of time for those creative juices to flow. Find all of this and more at MidStateFair.com.

The 2025 California Mid-State Fair runs July 16 through July 27.

Paso Robles’ Junction Tapas and Winebar launches authentic Mexican pop-up experience

Restaurant will feature fine Mexican cuisine through its new pop-up “Mexico Ancestral @ Junction”

PASO ROBLES — Junction Tapas and Winebar in the historic train depot at 710 Pine St. is now hosting a new pop-up experience for diners.

“Junction has always been about bringing people together over fabulous food,” said Ingrid Holguin, co-owner and general manager. “In celebration of our two-year anniversary, we are ready for exciting new things including our new Fall Specials for dinner and an expanded lunch and brunch menu, Thursday through Monday. We are even more excited to launch our first pop-up restaurant — Mexico Ancestral @ Junction.”

This is a deep dive into the world of authentic Mexican cuisine that is integral to Junction’s culinary footprint: Spanish-inspired cuisine with Mediterranean flavors and Latin American Flair.

“As a first pop-up theme, Mexico just made sense to me since I lived and worked in Mexico City in the ‘90s when international recognition of Mexican food as one of the great cuisines of the world was just starting to explode,” Ingrid Holguin said. “So, just as our Spanish Tapas focus remains personal for me because of my family’s Spanish-Cuban heritage and my growing-up years spent in Spain, this pop-up is an opportunity to re-experience and share the magic of Mexico’s unique regional foods with our customers.”

The cuisine of Mexico was among the first to be designated by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, gaining this designation in 2010 alongside French cuisine. This designation came as many Mexican chefs with professional training looked back to their roots, drawing on the unique ingredients and history from the

many regions of Mexico and adding techniques to create “Alta Cocina Mexicana” as haute cuisine.

“Mexican cuisine goes back thousands of years,” notes Junction co-owner and Executive Chef Nick Holguin. “And while I love a good plate of nachos or some tacos as much as the next guy, those delicious Mexican street foods are not what we want to feature. Instead, what you will experience at

Hambly Farms honored as SLO County Farm Bureau’s 2024 Business of the Year

Award celebrates the farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, community involvement, and craftsmanship

NORTH COUNTY

— Hambly Farms, a family-owned lavender farm, has been recognized as the 2024 Business of the Year by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, an honor that celebrates the farm’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, community involvement, and exceptional craftsmanship.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Gina Hambly, owner of Hambly Farms. “As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, this recognition reflects our hard work and the unwavering support of our community. It motivates us to keep growing — not just as a farm,

but as a business dedicated to providing quality lavender products, meaningful visitor experiences, and opportunities for agricultural education.”

Since starting in October 2019 with 200 lavender plants, Hambly Farms has expanded to over 4,500 plants across nine different varieties. Nestled in the hills north of Paso Robles, Hambly Farms is renowned for its estategrown lavender, sustainable practices, and connection to the local community. The farm produces a range of handcrafted products, including essential oils, salves, and sachets, all designed to showcase the therapeutic qualities of lavender.

Although the farm is open for Lavender U-Pick seasonally, Hambly Farms is hard at work preparing for holiday gifting. To mark the season, they are announcing the launch of their limited-edition holiday gift boxes. This year’s thoughtfully curated

the pop-up are ancient recipes and traditions handed down over centuries, fusing indigenous ingredients and cooking methods with chef-inspired culinary techniques.”

The entrees on the Mexico Ancestral @ Junction menu feature house-made-fromscratch vegetarian and meat dishes such as Mixiote de Pollo, Mulli Mexicano, and Chile en Nogada, showcasing a few of Mexico’s truly exceptional sauces: Oaxacan black

Mole, Rose Mole from Taxco and Puebla’s famous Nogada creamy walnut sauce. Starters include fresh house-made tamales, Mexican squash soup and prickly pear cactus salad. Delicious and healthy housemade artisanal beverages — Tepache and Atol — are also available.

The menu offers two must-try desserts: Todos Santos, a medley of butternut squash, piloncillo ice cream and shaved pumpkin chips, or Nicuatole — any flan-lover’s new favorite — made from white corn masa and cochinilla powder.

Junction’s co-owners note that this new pop-up brings to life an aspiration they had for the restaurant from the outset: that it becomes a space for staff to be creative and bring their best to the table.

“Two of our cooks have demonstrated their deep knowledge and respect for their county’s vast and varied cuisine, backing this up with dishes that can go toe-to-toe with what some of Mexico’s best-known chefs are putting out today,” Nick Holguin said. “We are thrilled to feature the menu selections and recipes of Chefs Fernando and Diego, who take lead in the Mexico Ancestral @ Junction kitchen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5 to 9 p.m.”

“True to the mystery of pop-ups, the question of how long Mexico Ancestral @ Junction will be operating remains open,” Ingrid Holguin added with a smile. “We have a talented team in the kitchen and a wonderful restaurant space that was just waiting for the right pop-up experience to share with our customers.”

Junction Tapas and Winebar is a local Paso Robles restaurant opened in 2022. The menu features Spanish tapas favorites, as well as shareables including paella, fideuá and parrillada, a barbeque feast of grilled meats and sides. Junction Tapas & Winebar is open five days a week, Thursday through Monday for dinner (5 to 9 p.m.), Saturdays and Sundays for brunch (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), and Monday, Thursday and Friday for lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

Georgia Brown Dual Immersion celebrates heritage and bilingual education with Fiesta de Octubre event

Fiesta featured a vibrant baile folklorico performance by students and community members, arts and craft stations

gia Brown Dual Immersion. “Students had spent the last 4 weeks learning the rich history and cultural contributions of Hispanic countries across the globe. The festival provides a space to bring that learning to life.”

collections will feature some of their most cherished lavender products, crafted to bring peace and relaxation to the holiday season. These exclusive gift boxes will be available for a limited time only — perfect for adding a touch of lavender to your holiday traditions.

For more information, visit Hambly Farms’ website at HamblyFarms.com

PASO ROBLES — Georgia Brown Dual Immersion proudly hosted its annual Fiesta de Octubre, an event celebrating the rich cultural diversity of its bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural community. The festival took place on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the new Georgia Brown campus, located at 900 Creston Road in Paso Robles. This year’s Fiesta marked the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and offered an immersive experience that highlighted the multicultural foundation of Georgia Brown’s unique educational approach.

“We were thrilled to celebrate Fiesta de Octubre with our community,” said Cristina Velasco, principal of Geor -

The fiesta featured a vibrant baile folklorico performance by students and community members, arts & craft stations, a display of student’s “Storybook Pumpkin Patch” project and a hamburger dinner fundraiser, cooked and served by the Georgia Brown Dad’s Club.

For more information on Georgia Brown’s Dual Immersion Program or to learn more about upcoming events, visit gbdi.pasoschools.org/.

About Georgia Brown Dual Immersion

Georgia Brown Dual Immersion K-8 School is a bilingual education institution in Paso Robles that began in 1998. It’s mission is to promote academic excellence through a comprehensive dual-language curriculum, fostering cultural awareness, and creating opportunities for all students to thrive in a globalized world. Georgia Brown is committed to helping students develop fluency in both English and Spanish, empowering them to succeed academically while fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities.

General Manager Ingrid Holguin (far left), Executive Chef Nick Holguin (second from right), and Chefs Fernando and Diego provide delicous Mexican dishes at Junction Tapas and Winebar and its new pop-up offshoot Mexico Ancestral @ Junction.

Wild Fields Brewhouse hosts holiday benefit for ALF

Food Pantry

Join the community on Nov. 6 to enjoy great food while supporting food security for local families in need

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ATASCADERO — Wild Fields Brewhouse is hosting an event in support of ALF Food Pantry this holiday season. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m.

NONPROFIT

to 9 p.m. Meet your friends and family at Wild Fields Brewhouse for a night of delicious food and fun that supports your local food pantry. Just submit your receipt at the restaurant, and a portion of your tab will go to ALF Food Pantry’s holiday food program.

In 2023, ALF Food Pantry (formerly Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) distributed almost 700,000 pounds of food to residents of Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Almost half were children.

The ALF Food Pantry is a volunteerdriven organization in Atascadero that has provided essential groceries

to local food-insecure residents since 1984. It serves communities in North County, with support from individual donations, business contributions, and grants. ALF distributes fresh and shelf-stable food items daily, aiming to promote nutritional quality and food security. Recently recognized as the Community Organization of the Year by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, it relies on partnerships with the SLO Food Bank and community donations.

Wild Fields Brewhouse is located at 6907 E Camino Real, Suite C in Atascadero. For more information on ALF Food Pantry, visit alffoodpantry.org

CONTACT INFO

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

Atascadero, CA 93442 (805)461-1504 contact@alffoodpantry.org alffoodpantry.org

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

ALF Food Pantry

OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.

Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.

United Way of San Luis Obispo County

EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.

CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org

CONTACT INFO Offices in Atascadero, Paso Robles & SLO treeoflifepsc.com (805) 543-6000

CONTACT INFO

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

United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.

DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate

VOLUNTEER: Find a volunteer opportunity that fits you at unitedwayslo.org/volunteer

TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center

WOMEN. HEALTH. LIFE

Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support. Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS: Call (805) 237-3870 for information

Operation Surf

MISSION

CONTACT INFO Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org

Our mission is to channel the healing powers of the ocean to restore hope, renew purpose, and revitalize community. Operation Surf’s curriculum-based programs aim to inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness in all aspects of their lives while providing the necessary resources, tools, and peer-to-peer support to continue this mindset indefinitely. By staying true to our core values of care, inclusion, commitment, integrity, and communication, we change participants’ lives – one wave at a time. Local Veteran Opportunities: OS3- Three Month Surf Program Application is Open! Apply via the website www.operationsurf.org OS3 is a three-month, locally-focused program that provides veterans with an opportunity to bond through surfing, keep each other motivated, and move forward in life with a new perspective. Focused on four key pillars of mentorship, unity, family, and the peace of surfing, Operation Surf inspires to make lasting change in the lives of our community.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Atascadero Elks Lodge

CONTACT INFO

1516 El Camino Real,  Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org

ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733 Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship.

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ALF Food Pantry volunteers step it up in the recent Colony Days Parade. Photo provided by ALF Food Pantry

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PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242039 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 7TH LEVEL REAL ESTATE, 2304 LATIGO CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: BEAN BOY PROPERTIES, LLC, 2304 LATIGO CT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ BEAN BOY PROPERTIES, LLC, MICHAEL TURNQUIST, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/25/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 09/23/2024

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires

09/25/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 543

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241965 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STARLIGHT REALTY SERVICES, INC., 9170 CASTILLO DRIVE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: STARLIGHT REALTY SERVICES, INC., 9170 CASTILLO DRIVE, SAN SIMEON, CA 93452 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  CA I declare that all information in this statement is

true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ STARLIGHT REALTY SERVICES, INC., SHERRY M BRAJCICH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/13/2024

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/11/2024

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/13/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 544

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242073 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DIVINE EXCHANGE, 1208 GRASSY HOLLOW WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA, 93446 ,SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BONNIE ALVARADO, 1208 GRASSY HOLLOW WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ BONNIE ALVARADO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/02/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/02/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 545

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242046 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CURL FITNESS, 1299 JAMES WAY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: FITNESS

CA 209, LLC, 4175 LUTHER ST, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92506 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ FITNESS CA 209, LLC, VINCENT DOMINICK, MANAGING MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/26/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE :05/31/2024

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires

09/26/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 546

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242030 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: I’LL DRINK TO THAT, 832 HACIENDA CIRCLE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: XOCHITL MAIMAN, 832 HACIENDA CIRCLE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ XOCHITL MAIMAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/24/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE:12/08/2010 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/24/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 547

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242087 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CMF PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, 1101 PASO ROBLES ST.

PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CAMERON FAUSET, 1101 PASO ROBLES ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ CAMERON FAUSET This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/04/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/04/2024

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MMALTBY, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/04/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CM 548

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242043 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CROAD VINEYARDS, 3550 VINEDO ROBLES LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: MARTIN E. CROAD, 3550 VINEDO ROBLES LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, PATRICIA A. CROAD, 3550 VINEDO ROBLES LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ MARTIN E. CROAD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/26/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2009 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/26/2029 PUB: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/2024 LEGAL CW 1

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20242110 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SANTOS PLUMBING, 5350 DUSTY ROADS PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: SANTOS BRO’S PLUMBING, 5350 DUSTY ROADS PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization  CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)   /S/ SANTOS BRO’S PLUMBING, NATANAEL SANTOS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/08/2024

TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 08/10/2022

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/08/2029

PUB: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 LEGAL CM 549

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20242118 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLO PEDI-

before service on Petitioner or immediately

thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The minor child(ren) are identified as follows: Lucas Damon Cintron Date of Birth Place of Birth

February 19, 2010 Manteca, CA

Physical Description of Respondent: Age: 43 years old Race: White Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Approximate Height: 6’0 Approximate Weight: 175 lbs

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

Dated: _October 15, 20 24_ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: _Rachel M Sadoff Brevard County Clerk of the Court, CFCC LEGAL CM 572

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 010723-SH (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: MEC2 RESTAURANTS LLC, 835 12TH STREET, SUITE A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: SARANELLA HOSPITALITY CORPORATION, 1215 SPRING ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL AND ABC LICENSE of that certain business located at: 835 12TH STREET, SUITE A, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: LA COSECHA AKA LA COSECHA BAR AND RESTAURANT

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is NOVEMBER 19, 2024 at the office of: SUPREME ESCROW, INC., 3701 WILSHIRE BLVD., #535 LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, Escrow No. 010723-SH, Escrow Officer: STEVEN HONG

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9) The last date for filing claims is: NOVEMBER 18, 2024.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. DATED: OCTOBER 21, 2024 TRANSFEREES: SARANELLA HOSPITALITY CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

2897912-PP PASO

PRESS 10/31/24 LEGAL CM 577

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

As authorized by Chapter 10, commencing with Section 21700 of the California Business Code, we hereby give notice that the following space numbers will be sold to the highest cash bidder:

Space: #33; L. Millican – misc. household.

#52; R. Walker- tools, lawn mower, ladder, misc. household.

#72; S. Sanda – misc. household.

#94; B. Posey – fishing poles, tools, furniture, misc. household.

Showing of the space and accepting bids will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at North Paso Mini Storage, 3628 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA. Sale to the highest cash bidder is sold with limit and reserve. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to attend the sale.

The landlord reserves the right to bid, and sale is subject to prior cancellation in event of settlement between landlord and obligated party. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the sale.

Pub. 10/31 & 11/7/2024 Paso Robles Press LEGAL CM 578

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT LIFT STATION FLOODPROOFING PLANNING AND DESIGN

The San Miguel Commu-

nity Services District (District) has prepared this Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for engineering services for an alternatives analysis, design, and CEQA support for the floodproofing of the District’s sanitary sewer lift station, in the community of San Miguel, San Luis Obispo County, California.

Proposal Due Date: December 6th, 2024, 12 p.m. local time. Any proposals received after this date/time will be returned to the proposer un-opened. It shall be the proposers’ responsibility to verify and confirm receipt of the proposals by the specified due date and time.

Proposal Delivery Location: 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel, CA 93451 or via USPS at PO Box 180, San Miguel, CA 93451. To safeguard against pre-mature opening, all proposals shall be in sealed envelopes/containers, with a label containing proposal title, proposer’s name, and proposal due date and time.

Number of Copies of

Proposal to be Provided: 2 hard copies, one thumb drive. The thumb drive shall include a complete copy of the Proposal, EXCLUDING PROPOSED FEES.

Contact: Kelly Dodds, General Manager, San Miguel Community Services District, kelly.dodds@sanmiguelcsd.org, (805) 4673388 for details and information regarding this RFQ/P and proposal requirements. Firms must notify Kelly Dodds via email of their intent to propose in order to receive any addenda or response to question.

Information at: https://

www.sanmiguelcsd.org/ rfp-bid-opportunities LEGAL CM 579

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANT SERVICES

The San Miguel Community Service District (District) is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accountants to act as a consultant to the District. Consultants will assist the District in staying in compliance with Governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and provide general accounting assistance, audit preparation assistance, and advice to the District as well as perform regular reviews of the Districts accounting.

Proposal Due Date: December 6th, 2024, 12 p.m. local time. Any proposals received after this date/time will be returned to the proposer un-opened. It shall be the proposers’ responsibility to verify and confirm receipt of the proposals by the specified due date and time.

Proposal Delivery Location: 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel, CA 93451 or via USPS at PO Box 180, San Miguel, CA 93451. To safeguard against pre-mature opening, all proposals shall be in sealed envelopes/containers, with a label containing proposal title, proposer’s name, and proposal due date and time.

Number of Copies of Proposal to be Provided: Technical Proposal: 2 copies of the technical pro-

posal should be packaged separately from the Cost Proposal.

Cost Proposal: 1 copy of the cost proposal should be packaged separately from the technical Proposal.

After the proposal deadline a complete technical proposal may be requested by the District via email.

Contact: Kelly Dodds, General Manager, San Miguel Community Services District, kelly.dodds@sanmiguelcsd.org, (805) 4673388 for details and information regarding this RFQ/P and proposal requirements. Firms must notify Kelly Dodds via email of their intent to propose in order to receive any addenda or response to question.

Information at: https:// www.sanmiguelcsd.org/ rfp-bid-opportunities LEGAL CM 580

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT AUDIT SERVICES

San Miguel Community Service District (hereinafter called “the District”) is requesting audit service proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to perform annual audits and issue opinions on the District’s financial statements for a three-year period for years ending June 30, 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Proposal Due Date : December 6th, 2024, 12 p.m. local time. Any proposals received after this date/time will be returned to the proposer un-opened. It shall be the proposers’ responsibility

to verify and confirm receipt of the proposals by the specified due date and time.

Proposal Delivery Location: 1765 Bonita Place, San Miguel, CA 93451 or via USPS at PO Box 180, San Miguel, CA 93451. To safeguard against pre-mature opening, all proposals shall be in sealed envelopes/containers, with a label containing proposal title, proposer’s name, and proposal due date and time.

Number of Copies of Proposal to be Provided: Three (3) copies of a proposal must be received

Contact: Kelly Dodds, General Manager, San Miguel Community Services District, kelly.dodds@sanmiguelcsd.org, (805) 4673388 for details and information regarding this RFQ/P and proposal requirements. Firms must notify Kelly Dodds via email of their intent to propose in order to receive any addenda or response to question.

Information at: https:// www.sanmiguelcsd.org/ rfp-bid-opportunities LEGAL CM 581

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS SAN MIGUEL

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

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

Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 391-4465. awakeningways.org

St. William’s Catholic Church 6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www. stwilliams.org Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer–10 a.m.; Morning Worship–11 a.m.; Evening Worship–6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer–6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS

4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.

TEMPLETON HILLS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

God is love. We exist to know and share that love in practical ways. Join us for worship Saturdays at 11am. 930 Templeton Hills Rd, Templeton. For more info: https://templetonhills.adventistfaith.org/

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH–FATHER’S HOUSE

2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com

ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO

4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org. Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs–6th grade. Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.

THE REVIVAL CENTER

A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_ revival_center

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC 5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.

SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH

22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office

hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am

RESURRECTION ANGLICAN CHURCH

We are a “Mere Christian” congregation in the Anglican tradition. We are rooted in Christ and the authority of the Bible. We respect apostolic tradition and use The Book of Common Prayer. Whether you know anything about Christianity or not, visit us at 9:30 any Sunday morning at 9005 Santa Lucia Road. All are welcome. Text Pastor Cynthia with any questions at (828) 406-7253.

CONGREGATION OHR TZAFON"THE NORTHERN LIGHT"

Located at 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422. Friday Night Service 6:30 pm 805-466-0329 congregationohrtzafon.org

Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175

Reminder: If you want to donate gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, and sweatshirts for the Coats for Kids December Distribution, please take them to Plaza Cleaners or Fashion Cleaners in Atascadero or Plaza Cleaners in Paso Robles. Those generous businesses will refresh the items free of charge. If your items are new or do not need refreshing, put them in a large plastic bag and mark the bag “clean.” You can still drop them at the cleaners, and a CFK committee member will pick them up.

Collection boxes will be at selected locations soon, so watch for them. I will keep you posted through this column. Questions? Call me at (805) 703-1762.

This week, I have a vegan pumpkin bread recipe to share with you. I think you will like it.

Once upon a time in a fairy tale alternate universe, the Grand Champion of the Royal Cattle Show was proclaimed the “Queen of the Cattle Kingdom.” The distinguished panel of university professors admired her royal blood and her frame score nine. Her Royal High-ness looked down her nose at all the other heifers because she stood 6 feet tall at the shoulder with enough room underneath her to drive an ATV between her front and rear legs. She was bred in the purple and had a ribbon to prove it.

Trumpets blared as The Queen was paraded before the commoners with her Champion sash and in the latest hair style. All the

There is a culture to abide by when you are part of the kingdom of God. This kingdom is a supernatural kingdom. Romans 14:17 tells us that the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. It goes without saying that God’s kingdom is nothing like Earth’s societies, nations, and cultures.

In Isaiah 55:8-9 the Lord says “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways … For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” I want to share with you about the juxtaposition that God has His people live by while on this earth but living

Coats and pumpkin

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or gluten-free)

1 cup old-fashioned oats

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 2 teaspoons each: ground ginger and cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon each: baking soda and salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup coconut milk

1 can (15 ounce) pure pumpkin

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1/2 cup applesauce

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions:

Grease two 9×5 inch loaf pans with coconut oil or spray with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, oats, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cloves in a large bowl. Meanwhile, whisk the coconut milk, pumpkin, coconut oil, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Gently beat wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth. Divide mixture evenly between prepared pans and bake until golden brown and cake tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. If after that

time bread is still not cooked through, turn heat down to 325 degrees, and continue to check every 5 to 7 minutes). Remove from oven, let cool for 5-10 minutes. Run a knife around the pan to loosen the bread and then turn onto a wore rack to cool. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Beer-Battered Pumpkin with Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

1 (12 ounce) bottle cold light beer (such as Corona Light)

• 1/2 (3 pound) sugar

pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges

15 large fresh sage leaves

1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup buttermilk

• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Her High-ness

other heifers wanted to be just like her and length of leg became the latest fashion throughout the land. Stories were written in all the heifer magazines about the latest affairs of the royal family. The court servants were at the beck and call of Her High-ness to fluff up her straw and clean up after her. The Queen was so big it took two stable boys to lift the royal manure scoop. Then by royal decree the word had been sent far and wide throughout the Kingdom that the Queen was going to forgo any more forays in the show ring and settle down to get pregnant and give birth to an heir to the throne.

The new “Queen of the Cattle Kingdom” was unceremoniously dumped into a field with commoners. She was not used to such decidedly un-royal treatment and she demanded special handling from the court cowboys. They had to bring specially prepared feed and supplements to her throne. And she was not used to drinking out of the same

dirty water troughs as her loyal subjects did.

The full figure of Her Royal High-ness caused many problems for the court cowboys. They required bigger horses, wider squeeze chutes, more courageous dogs, stronger wives, heavier ropes, taller panels, and higher boots to wade through the corrals of the Queen’s corral.

The Kingdom was ecstatic upon hearing the news that The Queen had been royally impregnated but their excitement quickly subsided when the news reached all the smutty cow rags that it would be a difficult pregnancy. The Queen had not adjusted well to life amongst the commoners. Paparazzi photos revealed her emaciated appearance. The Kingdom was shocked as The Queen tried in vain to give birth to the next heir to the throne. The court veterinarians saved The Queen but alas, the 145-pound boy king died at birth after a Caesarean section. (Ironically named after Julius Caesar.)

Culture of the Kingdom

unto the kingdom of God.

Honor: 1 Pet. 2:17, “Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” The culture of disrespect that is so rampant in our society is absolutely out of control! No one seems to want any accountability or to be subject to someone else — teachers, law enforcement, pastor, parent, employer, etc. If you call yourself a child of God you must give respect to others, but especially those in authority. Honor is not equivalent to agreement.

Forgiveness: Matt. 6:14-15, “If you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.” We cannot afford to live in unforgiveness — for our own sakes! Yikes! But as children of a forgiving God who is abundant in mercy (Ps. 86:5), we have no choice but to reflect our Father’s character.

Servanthood: Matt. 23:11, “The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts

Directions: Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat over medium-high to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl; whisk in beer. Dip pumpkin wedges in batter, allowing excess batter to drip off. Pumpkin should be very lightly coated. Gently lower pumpkin into hot oil, using tongs. Fry pumpkin in 3 batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until tender inside and light brown outside, turning once. Place fried pumpkin on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan and season with salt. Repeat procedure with sage leaves, frying 1 minute on each side. Place peeled garlic clove on a cutting board; smash garlic, using flat side of knife, to make a paste. Whisk together garlic, yogurt, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve yogurt mixture with fried pumpkin and sage leaves. Serves 4 to 6 Enjoy ... Cheers!

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com

The Kingdom grew impatient waiting for the Queen to bear a successor but each time the Royal Vet palpated her the news was the same... OPEN. Her failure to conceive caused a royal scandal throughout the Kingdom. Perhaps there was some bad blood mixed in with the blue blood after all. The scandal sheets began looking into the sordid past of The Queen. Alas, The Queen was dethroned for failing to conceive. Like some other Queens before her she was beheaded at the royal slaughterhouse. And a new Queen of The Cattle Kingdom was crowned by the distinguished professors. Long Live the Queen! And everyone lived happily ever after, at least according to the fairy tale. Not so the commoners who were stuck with 1,700-pound cows unable to conceive. Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.

himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” Well, that seems backwards, doesn’t it? Jesus himself washed his disciples’ feet. Far be it from us to be better than the Lord Himself. You want to be great? Serve. The test of a true servant is if you respond like one when you are treated as one.

Compassion & Generosity: Prov. 11:25, “The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.”

In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells us that when we give to the hungry and thirsty, are hospitable, clothe the naked, and visit those sick and in prison, we don’t do it just to them, we do it unto Jesus.

Death To Self: Gal. 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” When you put yourself last and let the Holy Spirit live through you; when you say resist temptation to what your natural evil inclinations want to do; when you shut your mouth when you want to say what you’re really thinking — then you know

you are living according to the culture of a much higher kingdom. John 3:30, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Prayer: 1 Thess. 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.” Staying in constant communication with the King of Heaven and Earth is not only kingdom culture, but also imperative to successfully surviving this crazy world in which we live.

Faith: Heb. 11:6, “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Prayer alone doesn’t move the hand of God — it’s faith. All through the New Testament Jesus moved and did the miraculous because of PEOPLE’S faith. He had all the power at His disposal, but He dispensed it according to THEIR faith. I encourage you to live counter-culturally to the world because the only citizenship that really matters is in the Kingdom of God.

Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at alphabeth@tcsn.net

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