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PRJUSD Trustees OK $1M in Cuts Dubost says more reductions coming due to drop in enrollment

By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@pasoroblespress.com

Local Star Wars mega-fan Deanne LeMoine-McEwen, second from left, poses for a photo with her two sons Jake McEwen, far left, and Josh McEwen, center, along with Josh’s wife Carla Cary-McEwen, second from right, and Jake’s fiance Annie Mae Bohnsack, far right, in front of Galaxy Theatres in Atascadero where they will watch “The Rise of Skywalker” later this week. Photo by Luke Phillips

MEET THE NORTH COUNTY’S BIGGEST

PASO ROBLES — The financially challenged Paso Robles Joint Unified School District can’t seem to catch a break.

Recent reports by Chief Business Officer Brad Pawlowski showed the District was rebounding. He told trustees Tuesday night, Dec. 10, during their first interim budget report that declining enrollment was changing and with it so to were their positive projections.

“With the potential of declining enrollment like we are trending at this point, it is slight, but we are trending, then yes this is a significant impact to the district,” Pawlowski said.

PRJUSD’s reserve dropped to .96 percent at the end of the 2017-18 budget. Districts the size of Paso Robles are required to have a stockpile of 3 percent.

Over the past calendar year, the District, while working closely with the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education, cut nearly $2.1 million from the 2019-20 CONTINUED ON PAGE A11

Locals anticipate ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

By MARK DIAZ & BRIAN WILLIAMS mark@pasoroblespress.com/ brian@pasoroblespress.com

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he final chapter in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga will hit local cinemas tomorrow, the culmination of more than 40 years of epic space adventure storytelling that began with way back in 1977 with the first entry in the franchise, what would eventually become know as Episode IV: A New Hope, but at the time was known simply as “Star Wars.”

The film was the vision of revolutionary filmmaker George Lucas and would go on to spawn seven more movies in the main saga along with several spin-offs and TV shows and even a theme park attraction at Disneyland. Lucas sold his rights to the franchise, along with creative

control, to Disney in 2012 for $4 billion. Disney has since released four new Star Wars films to critical acclaim, mixed fan reactions and billions in box office revenues, already recouping what they spent to purchase LucasFilm.

We spoke to three North County residents about their love of the Star Wars franchise, how the movies have changed their lives and their anticipation ahead of Disney’s fifth Star Wars release, “Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.”

Templeton High School Band Director David Landers is a big fan of the Star Wars saga.

He was 7 when the first movie came out and is enjoying watching the newest movies in the series with his family.

Photo by Brian Williams

LOCAL FAMILY BONDS OVER STAR WARS

Local Star Wars fan Sedale Collins holds a replica of the character Ahsoka Tano’s lightsaber at his home in Atascadero last week. Photo by Mark Diaz

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The 25th annual Day of Giving took place at the Paso Robles Events Center Saturday. Photo by Brian Williams

At the tender age of 7, Deanne LeMoine-McEwen started her journey to a galaxy far far away. When “Star Wars” hit the silver screen at Century Cinemas in Atascadero back in 1977, it set Deanne on a course that would play a major role in her life.

Deanne said it’s not an easy thing to pick her favorite movie, but she would have to go with the one that started it all.

“It’s like picking your children, but how can you not pick the one that introduced you to the whole universe?” Deanne said. “But I also really, really loved ‘Rogue One’… I love epic stories in the literature I read and everything, and I thought it was amazing how they took a one-liner from “Episode IV” and they made a whole movie out of it.”

Deanne said that several movies have affected her, but arguably the most profound one was the first prequel, “Episode I: The Phantom Menace.” She said watching the story of Anakin Skywalker’s origins and how the sweet little boy would become one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history left a lasting impression on her view of motherhood.

“I was very fond of that one because it touched my heart and set me on a course to be a mom of boys with a purpose,” Deanne said.

“It was very important to me to raise gentlemen with empathetic hearts.”

The stories and characters of the Star Wars universe played a vital role in her interaction with her two sons. Deanne said that she purposely made it into a lasting and relatable interaction with her boys.

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Day of Giving Helps Nearly 400 Families

By BRIAN WILLIAMS brian@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Six-year-old twins Jenevieve and Joshua Jalbert can barely see over the table covered with stuffed animals.

The twins greet each Day of Giving guests with a big smile and then go to work.

“I know just what you need,” said Jenevieve as she looks over the table before grabbing a plush, cuddly tan teddy bear and handing it to the woman across the table, who smiles and nods in agreement.

The scene repeats itself a couple of hundred times for the nearly 400 families signed up for the 25th annual event inside of the Frontier Building of the Paso Robles Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 14.

“Our job is to get everyone a home,” said the twins’ father, Scott.

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK Seeks Talent for 2020 Concert Series | A4

GREYHOUNDS Host Annual Ruth Doser Basketball Tournament | B1

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Walking Through a Winter Wonderland | B9

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Alice Creasy Rew Bookstore — Let Alice’s Bookstore and Friends of the Atascadero Library help you get started on holiday shopping! Come check out our special selection of coffee table books, cookbooks and roadside Americana all at rock bottom prices. Or, restock your own stash from our fiction, kids, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, DIY or nonfiction items. There is something

for everyone at Alice’s Bookstore. All proceeds go to support our Atascadero Library. Find our bookstore at 6555 Capistrano Ave. inside the Atascadero Library.

Line Dancing — Beginner/ intermediate level line dancing offered at Centennial Park, Banquet Room A, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. or Wednes-

day from 9 to 10 a.m. $5 drop-in fee or $50 for a 10-punch pass. For more information, contact Tina Scarsella at tinascarsella@ gmail.com or 835-2076.

NC News and Views Sharing Group — You are invited to join the first Thursday morning each month, for Local, State, and Federal topics. Doors open 8:45 a.m., with meeting starting at 9:15 a.m.

Republican HQ’s, 7357 El Camino Real, at Adobe Plaza, Atascadero. A small donation welcome.

50-plus Yoga class — In conjunction with the City of Paso Robles Recreation Services, a 50-plus Yoga class will be held every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m., at Centennial Park, 600 Nickerson Dr. Cost

is $45 per month or an eight-punch yoga pass is available for $85. Register before the class or online at prcity.com/recreationonline. Certified instructor Doris Lance focuses on helping students improve their balance, gain muscle tone and strength and enhance their flexibility.

Tea Party Meeting — You are invited to join an exciting evening the first Monday each month at the Republican HQ’s in Atascadero, at 7357 El Camino Real, in Adobe Plaza. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with meeting beginning at 6 p.m.

Atascadero Democratic Club — Meets the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Atascadero Public Library, 6555 Capistrano

Ave., upstairs in the Polin Community Room. For more information, email dtcook@sbcglobal.net.

Tai Chi classes — Offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Atascadero Senior Center, 5905 E. Mall. Call 805-466-4774, for more information.

Class is followed by coffee and refreshments. Come join this easy, fun class of relaxing exercises that improves balance and increases energy.

Atascadero Senior Center — Friday afternoon movie matinees featuring classic movies to newer releases.

Every Friday at 12:30 p.m.

The center is located at 5905 East Mall (across from Sunken Gardens), 805-4664674. Refreshments served.

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Paso Robles Concerts in the Park Seeking Talent for 2020

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PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Recreation Services and the Paso Robles Recreation Enhances Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for interested performers for the 2020 Summer Concerts in the Park series.

This highly popular family-friendly concert series attracted over 25,000 attendees in the summer of 2019 and has been an annual tradition throughout the area since 2001.

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The Paso Robles Recreation Services and Paso Robles Enhances Community Foundation is looking to fill out its roster of musical talent for the 2020 Summer Concerts in the Park series. Photo courtesy of the City of Paso Robles ture a wide variety of local and regional musical entertainment in the City Park gazebo.

“We were thrilled with the outstanding attendance and

community support for our Summer Concerts in the Park Series last summer,” commented Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager for the City

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of Paso Robles. “Our varied line-up of talented musicians delivered fabulous shows and we’re looking forward to assembling another crowd-pleas-

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Tickets $8 for children; $20 for adults. Tickets available Monday, Dec. 2nd at the Main Street office, 835 12th St., in the Norma’s Way alley (238-4103).

Children encouraged to bring their teddy bears. Tickets required to enter.

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Paso Robles Main Street Assoc. — 238-4103 (pasoroblesdowntown.org)

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• Website or Facebook page information or link • Setlist to cover a twohour set • Two references Interested performers must email an electronic press kit (EPK) by the Jan. 17 deadline to Recreation Services Administrative Assistant Wyatt Lund at wlund@prcity.com or submit a physical press kit to Concerts in the Park, Attention: Wyatt Lund, 600 Nickerson Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

For more information, contact Lund at 805-237-3990 or the email address above.

‘Keeping the Faith: An Artistic Celebration of Judaism’ STAFF REPORT

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ing schedule of performances for the 2020 season.”

Concerts will take place on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., June 4 through Aug. 13.

Musicians interested in consideration for the 2020 season must submit a press kit by Friday, Jan. 17, containing the following materials: • A completed Band Interest Form available at prcity. com/concertsinthepark • One to two relevant videos of previous performances in the last three years • CD demo or downloadable songs

PASO ROBLES — Explore more than 70 artworks depicting Jewish heritage, culture and traditions in “Keeping the Faith: An Artistic Celebration of Judaism,” an art and film exhibition at Studios on the Park, Paso Robles, Jan. 2-26.

The show features symbols of the Jewish religion from artists across the country and Israel. “The exhibit displays 2-D and 3-D art from all mediums and explores holidays, celebrations, rituals and beliefs,” said Ellen November, exhibit curator. “It will be a very uplifting and educational experience.”

The exhibit features three paintings by Harpo Marx of the famous Marx Brothers comedy troupe, which included siblings Groucho, Chico, Gummo and Zeppo. The brothers were children of Jewish immigrants and became superstars of vaudeville, Broadway and movies in the 1920s and 1930s.

“This is the North County extension of the Jewish Film Festival, which is also taking place in January in San Luis Obispo,” explained Gail Gresham, the exhibit producer.

“This exhibit is for anyone who would like to learn about Jewish culture and community. We are also excited to present original paintings by Harpo Marx.”

Today, Harpo is a cultural icon known for his black top hat, honking horn, and trench coat filled with unlikely props — a cup of coffee, rubber chicken, blow torch — whatever was needed for the gag.

He may have been a zany comedian, but he was earnest about playing the harp and his love of painting. The three paintings on display are on loan from Jim Marx, Harpo’s son.

“Keeping the Faith” has several associated events. Studios on the Park is hosting a 5 p.m. reception on Thursday, Jan. 9, followed by The Marx Brothers film “Horse Feathers” at 6 p.m., Park Cinemas, 1100 Pine St, Paso Robles. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles, or at the theater.The “Horse Feathers” screening is immediately followed by a Q-and-A session discussing the Marx Brothers and their experiences with anti-Semitism. Steve Stoliar, author of “Raised Eyebrows — My Years Inside Groucho’s House,” will discuss Groucho and his brothers along with film enthusiasts Brent Keast and Robin Smith.

On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 5 p.m., the public is invited to attend a Jewish Shabbat ceremony led by Rabbi Janice Mehring at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles. Jewish culture

observes a holiday of Shabbat each week, from sundown on Friday night until sundown on Saturday night with the lighting of candles, blessings and food. The traditions will be explained during the ceremony.

There is no charge for the Shabbat ceremony with wine for purchase provided by Calcareous Vineyard and complimentary traditional foods produced by Congregation Ohr Tzafon and JCCSLO. Music provided by Duane Inglish from Café Musique, Israeli dancing performed by Tali Freed and guests are invited to dance.

There is a strong connection between the history of the civil rights movement and support from Jewish communities. In celebration of Martin Luther King Day and the strides made in equality during the 1960s, vocalist Valerie Johnson, and musicians Dr. Al B Blue and Dr. of Safe Sax will perform songs that became anthems of the civil-rights movement.

The event is free and begins at 5 p.m. at Studios on the Park, 1130 Pine St., Paso Robles.

“Keeping the Faith” is a collaboration with the Jewish Community Center Federation of San Luis Obispo and the Jewish Film Festival. Visit studiosonthepark.org, for more information about “Keeping the Faith: An Artistic Celebration of Judaism.”

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Non-Citizen Voting Push Begins to Spread

THOMAS ELIAS COMMENTARY

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t was only a matter of time before the idea of allowing non-citizens to vote in some local elections spread from San Francisco to other locales just as sympathetic to immigrants, legal or not.

So it was no surprise when the Los Angeles Unified School District the other day began discussing whether to grant voting rights in school board elections to all parents and legal guardians of the more than 730,000 pupils in the nation’s second-largest district.

Neither San Francisco nor Los Angeles officials appear fazed by President Trump’s years of griping — without any proof — that undocumented immigrants regularly vote in American elections, often in big enough numbers to change the outcomes.

He has claimed since 2016 that his 3.1 million-vote national deficit came entirely from droves of illegals casting ballots.

But the commission he appointed to verify this rationalization found hardly any, and he disbanded it in early 2018.

Still, all Trump had to do last year was look at San Francisco if he wanted to see non-citizens at the polls. Not many, but some.

It was possible for more than 1,000 (no one knows the exact number, but that’s a frequent estimate) illegal immigrant parents to register and vote in last year’s school board election there.

But only 42 actually registered, and even fewer voted.

This happened because federal law allows non-citizens to vote in state or local elections, even though no state election had seen non-citizens vote legally since Arkansas became the last state to ban the practice in 1926. Before then, many states, cities and counties allowed non-citizens to vote in all elections except federal ones. The thinking was that if you live here, you have a stake in public affairs. Voting was tied to where people lived, not birthplace or nationality.

Anti-immigrant feeling almost entirely ended that practice, and it remained extremely uncommon until San Francisco voters OK’d it via the

local 2016 Proposition N. Chicago and several small cities in Maryland also allow non-citizens to vote in school board elections.

For the practice to begin in Los Angeles, voters there would also have to pass a ballot measure — and they might. That city was one of the earliest to declare itself a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. Local authorities still refuse to assist federal immigration agents in apprehending all but the most violent illegal immigrant criminals.

For sure, Los Angeles voters could be certain that far more non-citizens would register in their district than San Francisco’s. One reason: The Los Angeles district is 15 times larger than its northern counterpart.

In Los Angeles, home to an estimated 3.5 million undocumented immigrants, any measure allowing non-citizen voting would also have to be approved by the city council. That’s not likely to be much of an obstacle, as the council is among the most liberal in America.

One definite motive behind this move seems simple: By involving more parents in decisions about their schools, officials hope to improve student outcomes, something urgently needed in the academically underperforming district.

Said Los Angeles school board

Mauna Kea, Sacrificed Enough

MARK TOMES

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auna Kea, on the island of Hawaii, is the largest mountain in the world: as measured from its base at the bottom of the ocean, it is over 33,000 feet tall, with over 13,803 of that above the ocean itself. The above-ocean part has clear air, stable wind flow, a lack of light pollution, and other attributes that make it one of the best spots on the earth to view astronomical events through telescopes, and indeed, there are a dozen or so observatories on its peak.

That peak, however, has also been considered a sacred site to native Hawaiians for at least 800 years.

Hawaiian kings and other royalty have been buried there, umbilical cords have been dipped in the mountaintop lakes to impart spiritual power to royal babies, and pilgrimages to the peak by native Hawaiians have ensured connections to the Hawaiian gods. Like all mountain peaks in Hawaii, Mauna Kea’s top is seen as a place where the gods come to earth and return to the heavens, and the Hawaiian royalty who are buried up there reach the realm of the gods from the peak. Many Hawaiians today still believe in the sacredness of Mauna Kea, much as Christians hold sacred the Tomb of Christ in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jews revere the Temple Mount, or Muslims consecrate the Kaaba in Mecca.

This sacredness of Mauna Kea to Hawaiians, however, has not stopped others from using and abusing the mountain, beginning with cattle ranching and timber cutting in the 1800’s and introducing many invasive plants and animals that caused the extinction of most of the native fauna and flora. Mauna Kea has seen much use by the U.S. military for training exercises, including the use of test bombing and nuclear materials that has left live ammunitions and radioactive residue, respectively, in those areas.

A more modern use of the mountain, as mentioned earlier, is the building of astronomical observatories.

The first observatory was completed in 1970, and at least a dozen more

have followed. A hallmark of the building of these observatories is the lack of environmental reviews or even legal permits granted to build them, despite the peak being in an area of both state-recognized historical and environmental significance and need for preservation (ironically, the site is managed by Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources). Like many things in Hawaii (and around the world), authorities look the other way when rules and regulations get in the way of obtaining what they want.

The result has been, as documented by a 1998 state audit (and others) of the observatories’ gross mismanagement of the site, including inadequacy of septic and trash management, environmental degradation and destruction, nonpayment of lease fees, and much else. Not least in the audits is an accounting of the enormous disregard for culturally-sacred and other archeological sites. It should be noted that opposition to building on the peak of Mauna Kea has occurred since the first observatory was proposed in 1967 and has been on-going by native Hawaiian spiritual leaders, the Sierra Club, the Audubon Society, and many other groups and individuals who care about the mountain.

A current controversy on Mauna Kea is the building of the Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT).

Perceived as a “need” by many in the scientific community, this extremely large observatory would use new technologies to allow greatly-enhanced resolution and sensitivity (even greater than the Hubble Telescope currently orbiting the Earth) for exploration into deep space, around black holes, and of exoplanets.

Arguments to allow the building of the telescope follow all of the usual colonial and imperialistic reasons. A common refrain is that the protectors are breaking the law and therefore should be removed physically to allow construction to continue. This is immature social reasoning, ignoring that there are times when some minor laws need to be broken for higher purposes. Indeed, the founding of this country and all major social justice gains have been advanced and achieved through civil disobedience; the elite who have money and power that they wish to maintain will resort to the rule of law when it suits them and ignore it when they want, as the building of the other Mauna Kea observatories so ironically shows.

Another argument proposes that pre-historic Hawaiians had an advanced knowledge of astronomy (which is true) and certainly would have approved of increasing that

member Kelly Gomez, who encountered many immigrant parents during her 2017 campaign, “Many of them were very interested and passionate about the issues…but didn’t have the ability to decide for themselves who would represent them on the school board.”

Still, the district would have to solve one big problem before it could expect large-scale non-citizen participation in future elections: How to keep the identities of non-citizens who register to vote away from federal immigration agents.

That problem plagued San Francisco last year because voting rolls are public.

The fact they could be identified as undocumented and perhaps deported was one big reason non-citizens registered in tiny numbers when they got the chance.

That’s one problem the Los Angeles district will have to solve if it wants to open things up for non-citizens.

But officials there and elsewhere ought to think hard before they proceed because it would remove one more distinction between citizens and non-citizens, just five years after illegal immigrants became eligible for California driver’s licenses. Removing such distinctions diminishes the incentive to work toward citizenship, and citizenship is a necessity for immigrants wanting to advance in society.

knowledge with this innovative and superior telescope. This argument is, of course, a slap in the face to the Hawaiian culture that connects astronomy to strong spiritual beliefs and the need to protect the land, as well as to the current Hawaiians trying to protect their mountain and the spiritual connection to their ancestors.

A related argument is that the scientific knowledge that the world will gain from the telescope trumps the concerns of a small group of locals. This is the epitome of scientific colonialism, and it does not go over well with the groups of people who have been conquered, their culture destroyed, their children beaten, and their lands stolen, all for “the greater good,” or with those who empathize with them. Many native Hawaiians today rightfully feel cheated out of their heritage, and the argument that they must give up yet another sacred site for the supposed benefit of all has them drawing the line. Many environmentalists feel the same way about the mountain. Likewise are almost 1,000 scientists (many of them astronomers) from around the world that signed a letter declaring support for the Hawaiian spiritual leaders.

We are brought up with the idea that science is objective, that it does not bring values into its realm. This is a falsehood propagated by those who benefit from the results of scientific projects. All science is based on the values of the culture in which the scientists are doing its work. All science is performed by people, who have their own values and cannot escape from them in their work (nor should they try to). Which scientific projects are dreamed of, financed, and carried out are a result of the values of the society and those who create them.

The Thirty Meter Telescope is no exception. Many other worthy scientific and humanitarian projects will not be completed because of the billions of dollars needed to complete this observatory, because these other projects are not considered as worthy.

Whether the telescope is built or not will be a result of the value placed on it versus the value of being considerate of the religious, spiritual, cultural, environmental, and historical milieu in which the project is set.

At this point, the governor of Hawaii appears to be leaning toward the moneyed interests. Native Hawaiian leaders and protectors are trying to resolve the issue peacefully.

Whether colonialism will rule once again or the spiritual and ancestral rights of the local population and the maintenance of a healthy ecosystem will be honored remains to be seen.

LETTER TO THE EDTIOR

Community Ignites Spirit of the Holidays

Editor, They say: it takes a village. That sentiment proven accurate at the 2019 Big Brothers Big Sisters “Ugly Sweater” themed Holiday Party. Nearly 400 children and family members come together with volunteers and dozens of community organizations to ignite the spirit of the holidays for the families we serve.

Each classroom at Charles E. Teach Elementary School teamed up to create clever holiday themed carnival games and their parents, youth and staff hosted our crew. Tummies were filled, thanks to a tasty lunch provided by Panda Express, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Trader Joe’s. The famous Madonna Inn Bakery gifted the children with “ugly sweater” shaped cookies to decorate. California Highway Patrol, San Luis Obispo Police Department and Bike SLO County empowered children with entertaining exhibits. In heartwarming style, Morris and Garritano Insurance, RRM Design Group, Trader Joe’s, Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action, Athleta and the San Luis Obispo Collection, donated a record number of gifts to ensure that each of our Little Brothers and Sisters went home with a personalized gift in their arms.

We would also like to thank our festive volunteers from Cal Poly’s RPTA program, Delta Sigma Pi and Theta Chi fraternities, along with Rob Muller and Angelica Grady, for helping make this tremendous event possible and successful!

I am honored and blessed to be part of such a warm, giving community that generously wraps around our vulnerable children to ensure a safe, meaningful and memorable holiday season.

Sarah Rudd Program Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County

LETTER POLICY We welcome letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers. We limit letters to 300 words.

All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor.

Please send letters to: P.O. Box 427 Paso Robles, CA 93447 Or e-mail to: brian@pasoroblespress.com

GOVT. CONTACTS 45TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DONALD J. TRUMP 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 White House Switchboard: 202-456-1414 SENATORS OF THE 116TH CONGRESS Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Class I 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-3841 Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) Class III 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-3553 40TH GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom (D) c/o State Capitol, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 445-2841 Fax: (916) 558-3160 gavin.newsom@gov.ca REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA’S 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Salud Carbajal (D) (202) 225-3601 salud.carbajal@mail.house.gov REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 Jordan Cunningham Capitol: (916) 319-2035 District: (805) 549-3381 ad35.asmrc.org SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS District 1 Supervisor John Peschong (805) 781-4491 jpeschong@co.slo.ca.us District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold (805) 781-4339 darnold@co.slo.ca.us PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30 p.m.

Council Chambers 1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles (805) 237-3888 Mayor Steve Martin (805) 237-3888 smartin@prcity.com Mayor Pro Tem Steve Gregory (805) 237-3888 sgregory@prcity.com Councilmember John Hamon (805) 237-3888 jhamon@prcity.com Councilmember Maria Garcia (805) 237-3888 mgarcia@prcity.com Councilmember Fred Strong (805) 237-3888 fstrong@prcity.com

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

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

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

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS

Setup began Monday for the Holiday Project that is being held today at the Atascadero Armory. Coats for Kids is part of the Holiday Project. Photo by Brian Williams

Coats for Kids 2019

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

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

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; “The church on the hill”; An independent church committed to the teaching of God’s Word.; Sunday School – 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship – 11 a.m.; Evening Bible Study – 6 p.m.; Wed Prayer – 7 p.m.; Nursery care provided.; Pastor Ken Butler, Jr.; (805) 461-9197.

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

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

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AROUND ABOUT NORTH COUNTY

’m thrilled to recap the distributions of warm coats and jackets here in North County, through Coats for Kids, during this 2019

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

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a. m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; 805238-3321

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ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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

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

charge, in Atascadero by Plaza Cleaners and Fashion Cleaners. In Paso Robles, Plaza Cleaners and Fashion Cleaners and Laundry also cleaned free of charge, allowing the items to be fresh and ready to wear.

In some cases, we received monetary donations and Michelle Velasco, our “savvy shopper” was able to purchase new items. Other supporters donated many new coats and jackets, making it a rich selection from the community.

My column is shorter than usual since we have had six days of Coats for Kids, and I think I’m tired. But not too

tired to thank everyone in SLO County and particularly in North County, who participated with us in this project.

It was a pleasure to partner with members of Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles and Salvation Army last Saturday at the Paso Robles Event Center and in Atascadero with Loaves and Fishes, Atascadero Kiwanis, Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army at the National Guard Armory.

Watch for more “recaps” as the days go on. For now, thanks for your support of Coats for Kids!

Cheers!

Stuck In The Middle

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS

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

Christmas season. Last Saturday in Paso Robles, we served approximately 400 families with something warm to wear.

The families included, along with parents, 514 girls and 387 boys, from infancy to 12 years of age.

In Atascadero, we helped approximately 250 families.

They included 201 girls and 232 boys, for a total of 433 children from infancy through 12 years, with some teens in the count also.

Coats for Kids was blessed this year with donations of wonderful warm, new and gently used items. Gently used items were cleaned free of

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word to wise newly married couples...if you’re going to have kids have one, two or four but never three. For your happiness and that of your family avoid the much dreaded middle child.

Believe me, I was one. The first child is always the best and brightest to be born ever since that kid who was born in a barn in Bethlehem. It’s true, my brother was highly intelligent, graduated number three in his class at West Point and got an MBA from MIT. That’s not bad for the son of an alcoholic father. I was the proverbial second son who grew up on leftovers and hand-me-downs and my spoiled sister was the spoiled baby of the family.

After having two boys my mom really wanted a daughter which she finally got on the third try.

So to recap, you had the perfect first son, the spoiled baby daughter and hey, remember me in the middle?

The problem being the second son is that I couldn’t bring anything new to the table. No new anatomical plumbing to stare at or cute little boy-dresses to buy. The newness had already been worn off by the time I arrived. My brother’s baby book is crammed full of photos, locks of hair and every page is filled out down to his first patoot. Whereas my mother seems to have lost interest in baby boys by the time I came around because she didn’t write anything in my baby book after only completing half of my first name. I swear... it’s empty!

While it may be hard to believe I was ever a quiet person I’m told by people who knew me then that I didn’t talk until I was three years old and that was because my brother did all the talking for both of us. And this never changed. I’m not surprised I became a writer because that’s the only way I could get a word in edgewise.

You may think I’m exaggerating but I have statistical proof that I was the odd one out.

Back when I was a kid pickups only came with one bench seat in the cab that would hold three adults and a baby on mommy’s lap. Count with me now... there’s a father, mother, first child, baby and... oh, where’s that other kid? In the back of the truck with the dog, that’s where. I didn’t know that trucks had heaters until I was old enough to buy my own truck.

Believe me, the big chip on my shoulder is well deserved.

When my sister was about eight years old she got her dance recital photo on the front page of our newspaper in her cherub tutu outfit. My perfect brother drew a goatee and a set of devil horns on the photo of my sister in the newspaper.

I thought it was an excellent likeness but my mom hit the roof and came out swinging with a yardstick to punish the young graffiti artist. But instead of thwacking my brother she automatically assumed I’d done it since my brother never did anything wrong. Then my mom told my father when he got home and after consuming his

nightly quota of booze he too levied punishment. I pleaded my innocence but it only made them madder and they only hit harder, all while my brother didn’t say a thing! Both of them would be locked up today for what they did to me back then.

Thirty years later my brother finally admitted his guilt and everyone got a jolly laugh about it. Except me.

I know you think I’m exaggerating about the horrors of being a middle child but how many of you can say that your parents ever totally forgot your birthday when you were a child? I was about ten when it happened to me. I remember like it was yesterday, debating whether I should spill the beans or wait until the day after my birthday to remind everyone.

I never could keep a secret so about time for dessert that night I asked, “Mom, do you know what day it is?”

At first she waved me toward the calendar but seconds later she replied, “It’s Tuesday December 27, Oh my God! I’m so sorry!”

And believe me, until the day she died I never let her forget it either.

‘Receiving One Another’: Romans 15:7

Dr. Gary Barker, Pastor CONTRIBUTOR

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ne of the great doctrines of the New Testament is that in Christ, all believers are equal.

Practicing equality promotes unity and prevents both bigotry and racism. It is sinful to be a bigot or racist. Treating other people as an equal will encourage acceptance and eliminate discrimination, prejudice,

and the prideful belief that a particular race is superior to another race. The apostle Paul in Romans 14:1-15:7 was instructing the Roman believers who were Gentiles to accept Jewish believers as equals. The unity of the local church in Rome was being destroyed because of intolerance and sinful attitudes of superiority, which manifested itself in showing partiality and disrespect for others. There are only two biblical justifications for rejecting and separating from other people: 1) Living in sin and rebellion against God (Ephesians 5:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15) and 2) Promoting and teaching False doctrine (Romans 16:17, Titus 1:13-16, Revelation 2:12-17).

Biblical separation is right when it is based upon judging and separating from sin (1

Corinthians 5:9-13) and refuting and rejecting false teaching (1 Timothy 6:3-5). False unity is maintained when either sin or false doctrine is tolerated.

It is the personal responsibility of every believer to treat other believers as equals.

This is the command of the apostle Paul in Romans 15:7: “Therefore receive one another just as Christ also received us to the glory of God.” The word “receive” is a present imperative in the Greek text of this verse.

It is a command that is to be done continuously. The word literally means to accept with special interest as a friend and to welcome with kindness.

These actions are obviously the opposite of rejecting people caused by prejudice or bigotry.

The example of receiving other people is like Christ did. Christ accepts all those who believe in

Him (Ephesians 1:6, Galatians 3:26-28, Romans 15:7). No believer is superior to another believer. This is true with race and gender. This New Testament teaching will transform and change the social relationships of the societies of the world.

This change will be promoted by loving others as Christ loved us. Christlike acceptance of others as equals will eliminate the evils produced by prejudice, bigotry and rejection.

I experienced seeing the transformation that acceptance and love can produce as a missionary to Africa. Black and white people loved and treated one another as equals.

This action also significantly elevated the status of women. May God enable us as believers to practice accepting and receiving one another in Christlike love.

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OBITUARIES Marilene Lavon Smith of Atascadero, Calif., was called home by our Heavenly Father, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, while at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, Calif.

Born in North Platte, Neb., April 19, 1936, the only child to Bennie and Faetta (Feagins) Hemenway.

In February 1958, she moved to Norwalk, Calif.

Where she worked at Metropolitan State Hospital and became a licensed Psychiatric Technician. In 1964, she transferred to Atascadero State Hospital. She continued her work as a Psychiatric Technician until she retired. Marilene was one of the first women to be employed at A.S.H. She met the love of her life, Lewis Hamilton Smith Jr., through friends at church.

They married in July 1967.

Marilene spent her life

raising children, volunteering in the community, and giving of herself to those she loved and those in need. She found the greatest joy in life was doing for and giving to others.

Marilene was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lewis Smith Jr., a son, Ralph Hemenway.

She is survived by a son, Larry (Valerie) Smith, a daughter, Laura Lou Cracchiolo, a son, Steven (Kim) Smith, a daughter, Stephanie Smith

and a daughter, Colene (Tom) Little, 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at The Church of Christ Northside in Atascadero at 1 p.m. with graveside service to follow at Pine Mountain Cemetery, Atascadero.

Memorial donations can be made to your local Loaves and Fishes.

MERAZ — Vera Cuellar Meraz, 96, of Santa Maria, passed away Dec. 11, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

there.

Unfortunately, in her last few years, Terry suffered with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We are grateful to the staff at the Garden View Inn and to Central Coast Hospice for helping us care for her in her last six months of life.

Terry is survived by her husband Jerry, her adult children and their spouses, sons, Todd (Amber), Craig (Bill), Vance and daughter Karen ( Jerry), 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren who nicknamed her GG, two great-great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Lori, in-laws, much-loved cousins, and true

great friends.

Terry was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Vance and Bruce Sanders.

In lieu of flowers, any remembrance donations can be made to the following: • Moose Heart, mooseheart.org/ • Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org/nca/donate • 1962 TUHS Wildcat Brick Fund, taftunion.org/ A celebration of Terry’s life will be held Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. in the Rose Garden Chapel at Paso Robles District Cemetery, 45 Nacimiento Lake Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446.

GATES — Edward Leroy Gates, 80, a Templeton resident, passed away on Dec. 12, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

two were married for 58 years.

Terry and Jerry spent their early years as a family in Taft and then the San Fernando Valley. They had four chil-

dren in a five-year span. They moved to Pismo Beach in 1977. Terry lived a busy life on the Central Coast. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved her family first and foremost, and she relished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to help out in their daily lives as much as possible.

Terry had many talents and abilities. She loved to sew, decorate, shop and garden. She retired from San Luis Obispo Public Works after a 20-year career. She was a long-standing Woman of the Moose, and enjoyed volunteering her time

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erry passed away surrounded by family, in her daughter’s home on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Paso Robles, Calif.

Terry was born in Bell, Calif.,, on March 11, 1944, to Raymond and Geraldine Sanders. Terry was the eldest of four children. She grew up in Taft and attended Taft Union High School. It was there that she met and later married the love of her life, Gerald ( Jerry) Robertson. The

DEATHS

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Daniel Knutson

aniel Knutson was born to parents Donald and Katherine Knutson in February of 1948 in Garden Farms, Calif.

He peacefully entered into Heaven on Dec. 8, 2019, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny, or as family called him, Butch, started school at Santa Margarita Elementary School before later moving with his family to Atascadero, where he continued until graduating from Atascadero High School in 1966.

After graduation, he joined the Navy, where he served in

Vietnam for four years.

He was married to his wife Lisa, in October of 1980 and they lived in Atascadero while raising their two children.

Danny worked for Unocal, where he was the Corrosion Control Supervisor until retirement in 2012.

Since retirement, he and Lisa enjoyed their children, welcomed five grandchildren and also loved traveling.

There will be a Celebration of his life Saturday, Dec. 21 at Atascadero Bible Church at 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome, as he was loved by so many.

A barbecue reception will immediately follow.

NOV. 30 18:44: Mark Alexander Scherer, 26, of Arroyo Grande, was arrested for grand theft exceeding $400 and violation of probation/terms of probation.

20:31: Austin Lyle Cook, 25, of Atascadero, was arrested for shoplifting under $950.

22:05: Ileun Kim, 26, of Mountain View, was arrested for DUI alcohol.

23:55: Leticia Alexandra Flores, 28, of Paso Robles, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

DEC. 1 02:46: Kevin Doyle Omahoney, 44, of Paso Robles, was arrested for DUI alcohol in the area of Tanner and Creston road.

13:15: Jonathan William

Rice, 29, of Washington, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public.

DEC. 2 10:21: Ambrose Christepher Wesley, 64 of Paso Robles, was arrested on a felony warrant.

11:06: Ricky Joe Taylor, 57, of Santa Maria, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

DEC. 3 02:53: Daniel Zavala Zavala, 21, of Paso Robles, was arrested for disorderly conduct/ drunk in public.

17:19: Taylor Bruce Page, 23, of Paso Robles, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

17:32: Troy Mark Lovell, 37, of Templeton, was arrested on a felony and misdemeanor warrants.

17:33: Joey Juan Maycotte, 21, of Templeton, was arrested

on a misdemeanor warrant.

18:16: Transient Preston David Jarrard, 35, was arrested for shoplifting under $950, burglary, possession of burglary tools and violation of probation in the 100 block of Niblick Road.

DEC. 4 16:28: Ana Cecilia Cruz, 23, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance in the area of Spring and 28th streets.

DEC. 5 01:57: Nicolas Robert Grisso, 29, of Bakersfield, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, DUI of any drug and DUI while addicted to use of any drug.

03:54: Austin Michael Snowden, 29, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a

specified controlled substance and under the influence of a controlled substance in the 900 block of Vista Cerro.

09:17: Donald Richard Fogo, 44, of Paso Robles, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public in the 1100 block of Creston Road.

15:51: Cesar Ledo, 25, of Paso Robles, was arrested for driving while suspended for DUI, failing to obey a peace officer and violation of probation/terms of probation in the 1200 block of Alamo Creek.

18:17: Christopher Brian Butler, 35, of Florida, was arrested for grand theft exceeding $400.

22:00: Rafael Galvez Valera, 37, of Paso Robles, was arrested for DUI alcohol and willful cruelty to a child in the 1400 block of Creston Road.

DEC. 6

POWERS — Eileen K. Powers, 75, a Templeton resident passed away on Dec. 7, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

O’CONNOR — James Lee O’Connor, 77, a Paso Robles resident, passed away on Dec. 12, 2019.

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

SANDERS — Robert Sanders, 85, of Los Osos, passed away on Dec. 6, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Benedict Rettey Mortuary.

ROAD CLOSURES CLOSURE

RED LIGHT ROUNDUP PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT

LONGEST — Emma Jean Longest, 76, of Nipomo, passed away Dec. 5, 2019.

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

10:03: Transient Joel Dominguez, 31, was arrested for vandalism $400 or more damage and violation of probation/terms of probation in the area of 6th and Spring street.

17:28: Robert David Kortje, 52, of Paso Robles, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant.

DEC. 7 02:14: Kody Cotta Santos, 30, of Paso Robles, was arrested for possession of a specified controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, under the influence of a controlled substance and two misdemeanor warrants.

DEC. 8 02:50: Sergio Antonio Montelongo Murillo, 29, of Atascadero, was arrested for disorderly conduct/drunk in public.

RIVER GROVE DR AT ESTRELLA RIVER BRIDGE: 07/15/19 to 12/15/19 — Road closed to through traffic for bridge replacement. Follow detour signs to use alternate routes.

For more information contact Cori Marsalek at 805-781-4995.

EVENT CLOSURES MISSION ST, SAN MIGUEL - 14TH ST TO SAN LUIS OBISPO RD: 12/21/2019 — San Miguel Christmas Light Parade from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

LIMESTONE WY, MARQUITA AVE, BLUE ROCK RD, TEMPLETON: 12/19/2019 — Tin City Forklift Parade from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

BURTON DR - PATTERSON PL to ETON RD, CAMBRIA: 11/29/19 to 12/24/19 — Cambria Christmas Market from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (most days) DELAY

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AVILA BEACH DR - approximately 1/4 mile west of SAN LUIS BAY DR: 12/16/19 to 12/20/19 — Road work may cause up to 5 minute delays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Josh Vasquez at 805-781-4310.

ADVISORY RIVER RD — bridge approximately 1.5 miles south of WELLSONA RD: The bridge is restricted to a single lane of travel.

Full highway-legal loads are permitted. The bridge will remain with the single-lane restriction until it is replaced in the future.

For more information, contact Brian Uder at 805788-2931.

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Filing Period for Presidential Primary Closes Three County Supervisor seats up for election STAFF REPORT COUNTY — With the filing period for the state’s Presidential Primary closed, candidates can focus on swaying voters. Voting day in the state is March 3.

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In the primary, the top two finishers in the race, regardless of party affiliation, will advance to a November runoff.

This does not affect the presidential primary, local offices, or non-partisan offices such as judges and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The following is a list of races of interest to North County: • County Supervisor, 1st District

John Peschong, incumbent Stephanie Shakofsky • County Supervisor, 5th District Ellen Beraud Debbie Arnold, incumbent • County Supervisor, 3rd District Stacy Korsgaden Adam Hill, incumbent • United States Representatives, 24th District Andy Caldwell, Republican Kenneth S. Young

Salud Carbajal, Democrat, incumbent • State Senator, 17th District Vicki Nohrden, Republican John Laird, Democrat Neil G. Kitchens, Republican John M. Nevill, Democrat Maria T. Cadenas, Democrat Douglas Deitch Note: Incumbent terms out of the office in 2020.

• State Assembly, 35th District Dawn Addis, Democrat Jordan Cunningham, Republican, incumbent • State Assembly, 37th District Jonathan Abboud, Democrat Cathy Murrillo, Democrat Elsa Grandos, Democrat Stephen Blum, Democrat Note: Incumbent is giving up seat after two terms.

PRPD: DUI Checkpoint Planned for Thursday

DONATION TO FOOD BANK

TUESDAY

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NC’S MOST WANTED

Department provides tips for getting home safely

Have you seen this woman?

STAFF REPORT

STILL

Eileen Marie Still, 51, is wanted for violating probation for forgery/counterfeiting.

Still is White, 5-feet-9-inches tall, 166 pounds, and her last known address is in Morro Bay. If you have information on her whereabouts contact the Sheriff’s Office at 805781-4550. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling CrimeStoppers at 805-549-STOP. Information provided by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

PUBLIC MEETINGS JAN. 7 — PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL — Regular meetings of the council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Council Chambers on 1000 Spring St. in Paso Robles. Regular meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

JAN. 7 — ATASCADERO SCHOOL BOARD — Regular meetings of the Board are held on the first Tuesday and third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, in the Kenneth Beck Building (District Office/Board Room) 5601 West Mall, Atascadero.

Open session begins at 4 p.m.

JAN. 14 — PASO ROBLES SCHOOL BOARD — Regular meetings of the school board are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board Room, District Administration Office at 800 Niblick Road in Paso Robles.

Open session begins at 5:30 p.m.

On Dec. 4, the Atascadero Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation gave a generous donation of $500 to the local San Luis Obispo Food Bank to support the local community during the holidays. They teamed up with KSBY’s Season of Hope located at the Atascadero Fire Station, where they were able to present a check to Kevin Drabinski, Chief Executive Officer of the San Luis Obispo Food Bank. The Atascadero Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is involved in the Central Coast Community, with activities like its annual Conservation Banquet, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Women’s Pheasant Hunt and Junior Pheasant Hunts, a youth fishing day — now called the “Dave McNamara Fishing Day,” an outreach booth at the California Mid-State Fair, and the Women in the Outdoors weekend at the Lazy Arrow Adventures in Santa Margarita. The group enjoys educating local youth and women on the importance of wildlife and outdoors. The chapter meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Atascadero Elks Lodge. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Photo courtesy of Atascadero Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation

Long-time Delta RV Employee Retiring CONTRIBUTED PASO ROBLES — Delta Liquid Energy announces the retirement of long-time Delta RV Department Manager Rick Pedersen. Pedersen has been a part of the Delta Liquid Energy family for more than 30 years, and his last day on the job will be Tuesday, Dec. 31. He started his career with Delta RV, a recreational vehicle parts and service store, as a service technician for the Paso Robles location in September 1989. Five years later, he was promoted to his current position as Delta RV Department Manager.

“It’s been a very fulfilling, worthwhile career for me,” Pedersen said of his time with Delta RV. “I love helping people enjoy their RV experience and solving problems.” He said that over the years, he’s made friends with many of his customers and enjoys hearing about their favorite places to travel. He looks forward to visiting those places during his retirement years. The Black Hills of South Dakota and the Pacific Northwest are both at the top of the list.

Delta RV Department Manager Rick Pedersen, left, is retiring after working more than 30 years with the company.

Kari Dulitz, right, will be the new manager. Photo contributed Vice President of Business Enterprises for Delta Liquid Energy Robert Jacobs said that it has been a “distinct pleasure to work with Rick Pedersen for more than 28 years. He has not only been a tremendous asset to Delta RV, but a good friend as well. His interaction with the customers is a large part

of the excellent reputation for service Delta RV has enjoyed for more than thirty years. I wish only the best for Rick as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement.”

Although it is difficult to say “see you later” to such an integral part of the Delta RV team, the store will remain in

good hands as managerial roles are turned over to 13-year Delta RV veteran, Kari Dulitz.

She’s been working alongside Pedersen for many years and is ready to take on the new role.

Pedersen said he will miss his coworkers and his customers the most and that he’s “very grateful to the Platz family for having me for 30 years.” Delta RV and Delta Liquid Energy encourage customers from the local community to stop by their location in the coming weeks to wish Pedersen a fond farewell.

Delta Liquid Energy is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated propane marketer headquartered in Paso Robles. The company has been in business since 1936 and operates nine service facilities and two rail terminals throughout California and Southern Nevada.

Delta RV is located in the same building as the DLE corporate headquarters at 1960 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles and can be reached at 805591-4463. For more information about Delta RV and Delta Liquid Energy, visit deltaliquidenergy.com.

USGS: 4.3 Earthquake Reported Near Cholame STAFF REPORT COUNTY — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported Tuesday at 10:29 a.m. Pacific

time 6.7 miles north-northwest from Cholame, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 21 miles from Paso Robles. ]

According to the United States Geological Survey’s online earthquake reporting system, 216 people felt it as of 11 a.m.

An average of 234 earth-

quakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent threeyear data sample.

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Dec. 19 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7 p.m. and 2 a.m.

DUI checkpoints like this one are in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, PRPD reported. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Paso Robles Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI. In 2017, 1,120 people died in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year the Paso Robles Police Department dealt with over 300 DUI-related investigations.

The Paso Robles Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI: • Always use a designated sober driver — a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation — to get home.

• See someone who is impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.

• Report drunk drivers — Call 911.

• Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500, PRPD reported.

This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses, not to mention possible jail time.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to Paso Robles Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Wreaths Across America Honors Nearly 150 Atascadero Veterans 2nd annual held Saturday at Pine Mountain Cemetery

By BRIAN WILLIAMS ATASCADERO — Nearly 150 wreaths were set out on the headstones of veterans throughout Atascadero’s Pine Mountain Cemetery on Saturday. As each wreath was placed, the soldier’s name was said aloud.

This was the second year for the local Wreaths Across America event, and the number of wreaths doubled from the previous year.

“Remember we are not here today to decorate graves,” said emcee and US Navy Ret. Charles Kania. “We are here to remember not their deaths, but their lives. Each wreath is a gift of appreciation from a grateful America.”

Wreaths Across America is a relatively new event, but has gained in popularity since a 2005 photo of the stones at Arlington, adorned with wreaths and covered in snow, circulated the internet.

Military personnel participate in the second annual Atascadero Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Atascadero Pine Mountain Cemetery.

Wreaths were set out on 144 veterans’ gravesites.

Photos by Brian Williams

WAA started in 1992, honors service members interred at cemeteries across the US and invites volunteers to place wreaths decorated with bows on their graves. The largest gathering was in Arlington National Cemetery, where 253,000 wreaths were set out on Saturday.

“We understand we have Veterans Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, but our service members sacri-

fice their time and safety every single day of the year to preserve our freedoms,” Wreaths for America says on its website.

“In many homes, there is an empty seat for one who is serving or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. There is no better time to express our appreciation than during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.”

In Atascadero, the event began at noon under a partly

cloudy sky. US Air Force Ret. Maj. Donald Luce organizes it each year.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Wreaths Across America ceremonies were held in every state and more than 20 overseas locations.

“The freedoms we enjoy today have not come without a price,” Kania said. “Here before us and in cemeteries throughout this nation are men and women who gave their lives

so that we can live in freedom without fear.”

Two ceremonial wreaths were set out. World War II veteran of the 107th Cavalry Charles “Cap” Capper laid the wreath for Fallen Brothers and Sisters. Nicole Marie Hider of Boy Scout Troop 51 set the wreath for Fallen Gold Star Families. A bell rang seven times after each wreath’s placing.

Each branch of the military took part in the ceremony. A representative from each laid a wreath at the foot of their branch’s flag and then saluted — Army 1st Sgt. Ret. Jeffrey Mansfield, Marine Corps Sgt. Leia

Larson, Navy Petty Officer David Evers Jr., Luce, Coast Guard Master Chief David Evers Sr., and Merchant Marines Midshipman Michael Reilly.

Boy Scouts Troop 51 provided the Color Guard. Troop 51 Scout Darin Gong sounded Taps on a bugle and Paul Dunn played “Amazing Grace” on a bagpipe.

After the ceremony, everyone in attendance helped set the 144 wreaths out across the cemetery. A small flag on a headstone signaled that wreath would be laid by a family member.

Not every veteran in the cemetery received a wreath.

Money raised throughout the year by the local group is used to purchase as many wreaths as possible.

“Today, we show a united front of gratitude and respect across the United States of America as we remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom,” Kania said in closing.

For more information or to make a donation to the local ceremony, call Kania at 202367-2638 or Luce at 805-4344008.

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County, Cities Agree to Build Regional Animal Services Facility Estimated shared cost is about $20 million, with County taking on first $1 million Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo to authorize and fund this project. It will replace the 43-year-old public animal shelter located off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. “This project shows how our local governments can come together to meet a com-

STAFF REPORT COUNTY — San Luis Obispo County’s new regional, public animal services facility project is moving forward at an estimated cost of about $20 million.

The County joined forces with the cities of Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Grover

munity need,” said County Administrative Officer Wade Horton. “We don’t need an extravagant facility, but one that will serve all communities in SLO County well into the future.”

On Tuesday, the County Board of Supervisors took steps to move the project forward, which included ap-

proving budget changes to an agreement with all seven cities and awarding the construction contract to F&H Construction out of Lodi. The Board also adopted a resolution to authorize the project’s financing.

The State requires the County and local cities to provide public animal ser-

vices, but the current facility is deteriorating beyond repair and conflicts with humane standards of animal sheltering. When complete, the new facility will: incorporate design features to create a more sustainable, long-lasting facility; provide an inviting facility for people looking to adopt pets; allow for the humane care of sheltered animals into the future; support the community’s already active animal services volunteer program; and more.

A 2017 study led by North County cities concluded that this new regional shared facility is the most cost viable option. The original cost estimate of the project was about $14.5 million, but the latest estimate after completing negotiations with F&H construction is around $20 million. The increase can be attributed to inflation, increased costs of construction materials, a nationwide building boom, and more stringent labor laws in California. The shared costs are estimated at $19 million, with the County taking on the first $1 million to help ease the financial burden to partner cities.

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STAR WARS FANS CONTINUED FROM A1

“I needed to build a connection, being a mom of boys,” said Deanne. “It was important to me to become ‘the Star Wars nerd’... but I wasn’t nearly the geek I was until I realized that I needed to build that connection with my sons.”

Deanne forged a tradition of taking her kids to the opening midnight showings of the movies, something that was frowned upon by some people. At the debut of “Episode 2: Attack of the Clones” (the fifth movie made), she brought her 5- and 6-year-old boys to the late-night show, on a school night.

The bond constructed in their childhood remains strong. When it came time to pick songs for her oldest son’s wedding, Star Wars demonstrated its influence. “The Throne Room” song was chosen for the couple’s recessional walk. To her surprise and delight, Deanne said her son picked a cha-cha version of “The Cantina Song” from Episode 4 for their mother/son dance.

Though popularly referred to as the Cantina Song, its actual name is “Mad About Me.” “We were the hit of the wedding — people were screaming and hootin’ and hollerin’ and it was a blast,” Deanne said.

Of the myriad of characters that fill the Star Wars universe, Deanne said picking her favorite was easy — Princess Lea. “She was fierce, feisty and unforgettable,” Deanne said. “More than anything, I loved her independence and loyalty.”

ATASCADERO MAN HAS A WEALTH OF STAR WARS KNOWLEDGE

Atascadero resident Sedale Collins was introduced to Star Wars through the merchandise, namely a Darth Maul action figure accompanied by a speeder and a battle droid.

DAY OF GIVING CONTINUED FROM A1

The free event is put on each year by the Toy Bank of Greater Paso Robles with plenty of help from the San Luis Obispo County chapter of Coats for Kids and the Salvation Army. Families with children in Paso Robles, San Miguel, Shandon, Bradley, and Heritage Ranch receive toys, clothes and gift cards at the Day of Giving. Libby Lemm and her husband Rollie started the local Toy Bank and the Day of Giving.

The Jalberts, who are from Templeton, are just a few of the many volunteers helping the event run smoothly.

SCHOOL BUDGET CONTINUED FROM A1

fiscal budget and resolved to cut at least $800,000 from the 2020-21 budget.

Even with the minimum $800,000 in reductions and the drop in enrollment accounted for, Pawlowski said they were projecting finishing with a reserve of 3.12 percent in 201920, which was good news.

Projections for the subsequent two years were going in the opposite direction. Reserves at the end of the 20-21 budget slip to 2.82 percent and come in at 1.27 percent for 2122.

As expected, District trustees on Tuesday, Dec. 10, unanimously approved $1.083 million in cuts to the 2020-21 budget — $392,000 to three management positions; $436,191 to classified and certificated positions; and $255,000 related to programs. In all, the District cut the equivalent of 12 full-time positions. Nearly all of the personnel reductions were to positions not currently filled.

Saved for now from the chopping block were $60,000 in program reductions — $35,000 for elementary athletics and $25,000 for elementary

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His first movie memory of the Star Wars universe starts with “Episode II: Attack of the Clones.”

“I remember the audience cheering when Yoda was fighting the first time,” Sedale said.

As one would expect of a mega-fan, Sedale’s room is full of Star Wars paraphernalia. The neat and tidy space is full of merchandise, artwork and books all pertaining to the space fantasy series. One Sedale’s favorite things to collect is lightsabers. He said he doesn’t know how many he owns, indicating his numerous laser swords leaning against the wall.

“Lightsabers and books are my thing,” Sedale said.

His most expensive lightsaber is a replica of the one carried by the character Ahsoka Tano, who plays a crucial part in the Clone Wars canon. She is the main character in the animated series and Anakin Skywalker’s padawan. He said the most difficult saber he has collected so far was the dual Darth Maul replicas due to their popularity.

Yoda being his favorite good guy in the series, Sedale has received and purchased Yodas and merchandise pertaining to the little green Jedi master. Giant green-eared bobbleheads and action figures look down from the top shelves of his room. Sedale even has a set of four Yoda coffee mugs.

However, when asked what is his favorite item that he owns, Sedale immediately displays a snowglobe depicting the “Episode IV: A New Hope” movie poster. Sedale did not buy his most cherished item but received it as a Christmas gift a long time ago.

Sitting in front of a significant collection of books and graphic novels, Sedale showed off more than merchandise. He retains a wealth of Star Wars information, both legend and new cannon, that he keeps hidden like a magician who hides flowers and handkerchiefs up his sleeves but are readily produced upon request. At the age of 13, his knowledge got him into a special 3D showing of “Episode One: The Phantom Menace.” Answering the question, who said, “At last we will have revenge?” At the special showing, he answered even more questions and won free tickets to Lego Land.

Besides the latest addition to the saga hitting the theaters Friday, Dec. 20, Sedale is looking forward to the Star Wars Celebration 2020 taking place in Anaheim this summer. The event is a gathering of fans that celebrate the space opera adventure, allowing them to be privy to the latest and greatest developments, buy merchandise and meet the actors who breathe life into the iconic characters.

“They have been coming since they were 3 years old,” Scott said.

“They wake up excited to come each year.”

Nearly every helper is a seasoned Day of Giving professional, having donated time each year to help make the holidays brighter for people in the area.

“It’s awesome,” said Sherryl Goddard, of Paso Robles. “It’s all for the kids and families that need us.

We couldn’t do it without the support of the community. Each year everyone is so giving.”

Officially there were 390 families signed up for the Day of Giving in Paso Robles. Families pre-register and receive a card with a specific

physical education.

Due to the enrollment numbers, Superintendent Curt Dubost told trustees they were already looking at more cuts.

“The worst news is the declining enrollment and that blows a hole in things for three years and makes it necessary for us to come back in January with another round of budget cuts. Plain and simple,” Dubost said.

The District has between 6,000 and 7,000 students. Enrollment through the first three months of the current year is down by about 1 percent.

Trustee Joel Peterson put the dip in enrollment into perspective.

“They are sobering numbers and not easy to take,” Peterson said. “If you take a look at this, it really shows you what the estimation of ADA can do to a budget and decimate it. He’s talking about flat ADA or declining enrollment, which means we are talking about 1 percent. One percent is 70 kids, and 70 kids swings $700,000.”

Not that long ago, the District was celebrating a bit.

Pawlowski shared in early September that the District’s reserve was at 2.68 percent ($2.198 million) after the

FORCE IS STRONG IN TEMPLETON

It’s no secret around Templeton High School that Band Director David Landers is a big fan of Star Wars. His T-shirt with a trombone-wielding stormtrooper on the front gives you an idea of the depth of fandom.

He’s grown up with the Star Wars saga and today is happily sharing it with his family, specifically his 13-year-old son Grayson.

He’s rewatched the movies with his family and taken them to the latest releases. They will be there on opening night for “Rise of Skywalker” this week. It will mark the end of a long journey for many.

“The most recent trailer when they ask C-3PO what are you doing there bud and he says ‘I’m taking one last look at my friends,’ each time I watch that I’m like man stop it because it is the last one,” David said.

His favorite movies of the canon so far are “Return of the Jedi,” “Revenge of the Sith” and “Rogue One.” “With all of the griping and poo-pooing that went on with regards to the prequels, for me, I never really griped or poo-pooed because to me it was about the story,” David said. “I just wanted to know more about the story of these characters regardless of how it’s told or why Jar Jar Binks is even a character.”

David has been the band director at

time to show up at the Paso Robles Event Center.

Once they arrive, they are paired with a volunteer escort who makes sure they get everything they need from the Toy Bank, Salvation Army and Coats for Kids to make Christmas a little easier on their household.

This was Denise Trejo’s fifth year being an escort. Her mother and sister also volunteer.

“It’s become a family tradition for us,” said Trejo, who works at Paso Robles medical office. “We take the families around and give them ideas.

Help them pick out what to get. It’s a lot of fun.”

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2018-19 budget cycle. At that time, projections had the reserve coming in at 3.01 percent for 21-22. There was some belief that the District could get above 3 percent even sooner.

“We have made significant improvements over the last 12 months,” Pawlowski said back then.

Pawlowski said at the time any turnaround was dependent on several factors, including conservative budgeting, trustees approving sizable cuts, stable enrollment and no significant changes in funding from the state.

Pawlowski always tempered his comments with three words — “if nothing changes.”

Something has changed, namely enrollment, and that is going to lead to more sizable cuts.

“We have to have these difficult conversations,” Pawlowski said. “We will have talks about reductions. Most likely, the next level of reductions is going to impact programs and then they will impact people.”

When asked to put a dollar amount on future cuts, Pawlowski said it was premature.

“At this point, I don’t want to put a number around it because of the uncertainty with the Governor’s budget,” Paw-

THS for the past 18 years and is known for including music from Star Wars composer John Williams in their band performances.

He also plays in San Luis Obispo Symphony and brings Star Wars into the mix.

“When we do the children’s concerts with the SLO Symphony, and they go around and introduce all of the instruments and have them play something, I always play ‘The Imperial March.’ Dum dum dum, dum-te-dum, dum-te-dum. All of the kids instantly recognize it and just go crazy.”

David was 7-years-old when “Star Wars” first appeared on movie screens in 1977.

“I saw it five times at the theater when I was a kid in Nashville, Tenn.,” David said.

David was 10 when “The Empire Strikes Back” came out and 13 when “Return of the Jedi” was released. He saw each multiple times.

A lot has changed over the past four decades since movie-goers first met and became enamored with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Darth Vader.

David subscribes to Disney Plus and has been rewatching the movies as well as the new series, “The Mandalorian.”

“I found myself sitting there watching ‘New Hope, Episode IV,’ on my phone,” David said. “I remarked to myself ‘holy cow I’m sitting here watching this on my phone’ and remembering when it came out in ‘77.

Back then, after it was out in the theaters, we had no more exposure to Star Wars until the next movie came out.”

David said he and his friends bought and played with Star Wars action figures.

And when they didn’t have the exact playset, they created one with styrofoam and markers.

“I would make my own playsets that my brother, sister and I would play with,” David said.

David doesn’t have any of the Star Wars memorabilia from when he was a kid.

“You don’t think about things, the collectible culture, when you are 10 or 11,” David said. “I was never into that. I was a kid playing with them, not just keeping them.”

He did have a lot of the action figures.

His prized figure was Boba Fett, which he got before “The Empire Strikes Back” came out by sending in five proofs of purchase.

“It was before anybody had seen Boba Fett,” David said. “Nobody knew who that character was. It was this cool looking character, and you got it for free. I definitely did that. That is the one that man if I still had that I could pay for his (Grayson’s) college.”

brand toys are organized on tables by gender and age inside one half the Frontier Building for parents to pick from and place in their bag.

In addition to the toys, stuffed animals and family games, each person also receives a backpack with school supplies and stocking stuffers.

Salvation Army provides a $20 gift card for families. Parents also chose from racks stuffed with new and gently used coats and sweaters.

Youth board members from must! charities were stationed in the Coats for Kids area. Each youth board member is assigned a school.

Throughout the year, they collect clothing from their school for the event.

lowski said.

While it was somber mood at the meeting, the conservative approach taken by the District did not go unnoticed by trustees. There is hope that the Governor’s budget will

“It’s nice that they get to be part of the entire process,” said Becky Gray, must! charities executive director.

On their way out of the Event Center, families could enter a drawing to win one of more than 70 bicycles for children of various ages.

In addition to being escorts, volunteers from throughout the county restocked the tables and the clothes racks.

“I love it,” said Andy DeVoss, of Atascadero, who was restocking a toy table with his wife, Danita. “Seeing their smiling faces and their eyes light up when you help them find just the right toy. That is when you know it will be a good match.”

provide some relief when it comes out in early 2020.

“I appreciate the upfront approach and looking at the numbers, yeah they don’t look great,” said Trustee Lance Gannon. “There are some

things that are likely to show up, but we are not showing those. I like that approach, that very conservative approach because I would rather be pleasantly surprised than to get the surprise of a worse situation.”

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PRHS Parts Ways With Football, Swim Coaches Audit reveals PRJUSD did not follow policy

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — Two Paso Robles High School varsity coaches — football head coach J.R. Reynolds and swimming coach Michael Sauret — were relieved of their duties because the district found it did not follow the proper hiring policy.

Reynolds spoke with The Paso Robles Press about the matter Wednesday.

“I wasn’t offered a new contract,” said Reynolds, who also works as an intervention specialist at the high school. He said the decision was made Monday and confirmed at the school board meeting Dec. 10, which coincidentally fell on the same night of the Bearcats football banquet.

“Basically, I’m a victim of circumstance,” Reynolds said. “I am kind of caught in the crossfire of the district trying to fix issues, I guess.”

PRJUSD officials issued a press release Wednesday afternoon, stating the moves were made after an audit

found that district policy for hiring coaches was not followed.

“As part of our Human Resource audit, the district analyzed the hiring practices of coaching positions over the past four years,” district officials stated. “This audit addressed the district’s procedures related to Education Code 44919(b) and Board Policy 4127. Both of these governing documents relate to the hiring procedures of athletic stipended positions and the process in which qualified teachers employed by the district must have a preference in the hiring process. It was

discovered in this audit that the hiring of two athletic coaching positions did not follow the district policy, and therefore will now be advertised in accordance with our district procedures.

These positions include the Head Football Coach and Head Swimming Coach.”

The District made it clear this had nothing to do with wins or losses.

“This decision is no way a reflection of the coaching performance or either coach,” PRJUSD officials stated. “We are grateful for the hard CONTINUED ON PAGE B04

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Hounds, Eagles Win at Soccer Tourneys

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — Beau Baldwin, who coached Eastern Washington to the 2010 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision national title and has served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Cal the last three seasons, became Cal Poly’s 17th head football coach Wednesday.

Mustang director of athletics Don Oberhelman and Cal Poly president Jeffrey Armstrong made the announcement inside the Recreation Center’s Multi-Activity Center.

“I’m delighted to introduce Beau Baldwin as our head football coach,” said Oberhelman. “Beau is someone I have known and respected for a very long time, and I am so pleased that he is now a member of the Mustang Family.

“His desire to lead and mentor young men, and be an educator is something that is a ‘must’ at Cal Poly,” Oberhelman added. “In addition, he has a proven track record of winning Big Sky and national championships, recruiting top notch student-athletes, graduating his students, and creating NFL opportunities for many.

“Beau just seems to fit perfectly with Cal Poly.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Baldwin to Cal Poly,” said Armstrong. “Coach Baldwin’s winning record and many accomplishments on the field are impressive, but equally im-

Both the Atascadero and Templeton high school girls soccer teams went on the road this weekend for a pair of twoday tournaments and each celebrated Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14, by hoisting a trophy over their heads.

The Eagles spent the weekend in Fresno playing in the Peggy Renberg Holiday Classic and went 3-1, while the Greyhounds went 4-0 in Bakersfield playing for the Mira Monte Lions Cup. The Greyhound girls cruised to victory in Lions Cup action over the weekend and outscored their opponents 16-1. Atascadero’s lone allowed goal came in their first game of the weekend when they played Bakersfield-Independence.

The Hounds beat Independence 2-1 in their opener and caught a break with their next game. Due to one of the teams not showing up, Mira Monte’s junior varsity was slotted into the open spot and Atascadero played them in the second game, winning 7-0 and went into day two full of confidence.

In the semifinals, the Hounds played Golden West, and again their defense was strong, allowing AHS to punch their ticket to the championship against the host Mira Monte.

Mira Monte’s varsity did not avenge the loss their JV team suffered and almost got

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Paso Robles junior Jaiden Anguiano races past a Lompoc defender in the Bearcats 1-0 last week.

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Bearcats Building Around Young Core

Paso Robles starts season with growing pains

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles High School girls soccer is in rebuild-mode after they said goodbye to

11 seniors from last year’s team.

Not only was the 2018-2019 team deep and full of seniors, but it was comprised of a nucleus of girls that had played together on the varsity for three years. Together they led Paso Robles to a 13-11 record in a brutal Mountain League that featured the eventual CIF Champion SLO Tigers.

This season the Bearcats are start-

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ing over, but not exactly from square one head coach Dillon Simoulis has built up a soccer program that is nearly bursting at the seams.

“We have a strong program,” Simoulis said. “We have a frosh team, JV team and our varsity team and this year, we have seven players that were on frosh moving up to JV. We are continuing CONTINUED ON PAGE B04

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Paso Robles Junior Maya Kinder battles for a header in the second half of the Bearcat’s loss on Dec. 11.

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to get stronger players that understand the way that we play.”

This season Paso Robles only has four seniors on the roster and is primarily made up of sophomores. This has led to some early season growing pains as the girls learn to come together.

“We did lose 11 seniors,” Simouls explained. “And it’s not that they were significantly more talented or less talented; it is just kind of that experience. So with these eight sophomore players, we are more of a younger team and we are really building on a foundation and really trying to get everyone on the same page and get them prepared for January 2, our first league match.”

The early part of every winter season is comprised of long weekends filled with tournaments followed by extended time off

due to the holidays. This can make cohesion tough to build but does help in talent evaluation.

So far in the early part of the season, the Bearcats have struggled. Paso Robles opened the season 1-5-1 and has predictably been unpolished in the finishing third, which is expected with a young and inexperienced group. In the seven officially sanctioned games the Bearcats have played this season, they have only scored more than one goal once, which resulted in their lone victory over Nipomo 2-0 to open the season.

“The girls get along really well, and they really mesh,” Simoulis stated. “They are coming from multiple club teams, and a lot of different things and everyone has kind of come together, and morale is really high among the girls. We aren’t getting the results we want yet, but we are moving in the right direction. We are learning how to

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work and dedication of both coaches and their focus on our student-athletes. We are very sorry for the disruption this may cause our athletic programs and the individuals affected by this audit finding.”

PRJUSD also addressed filling the openings.

“The positions will be advertised internally to our current teaching staff immediately,” the District stated. “We encourage all qualified teachers to apply. If there are no qualified teacher candidates, we will open the position to external applicants.”

Reynolds took over as interim head coach after week one of the 2017 season, following a mutual-parting with Larry Grant.

He was officially hired on Dec. 13, 2017, after leading the Bearcats to an undefeated league title. Through three seasons, Reyn-

win, learning how to play together, so I am happy with that.”

While Paso Robles is young and inexperienced, they do return one of their top players from a year ago, their scoring leader and captain Jordan Bullard, who scored 11 goals in 2018-19. The senior gives the Bearcats a substantial presence upfront and can, at times, slow things down when her team’s play gets a little frenetic.

Together the girls are working on playing their brand of soccer, which Simoulis says is “possession with a purpose. We like to have possession with an attacking purpose.”

The girls will have another shot to finetune their offense and communication this weekend when they head to the Peggy Renberg Holiday Classic in Fresno.

Paso Robles’ next home game is on Dec. 20 when they welcome Clovis North into War Memorial Stadium.

olds was 11-18 overall.

Reynolds recalled being interviewed for the head coach position at the conclusion of the 2017 season.

“I applied and had to go through an interview process when I got this job,” Reynolds said. “I was the interim but there were three other people that I interviewed against for the football job.”

PRJUSD has notified Reynolds that he will not be able to apply when the position is flown within the district because he is not a teacher, which makes it unlikely he would be able to submit an application for the position again.

“I am saddened that I am not going to be able to finish what I started,” Reynolds said. “And that I am not going to be able to work with those kids anymore in that capacity.”

The Paso Robles Press also reached out to former swim coach Sauret, who was hired in 2017 and has coached the swim team for the past two seasons, and is awaiting a response.

The Templeton girls huddle together after winning the Peggy Renberg Holiday Classic over the weekend.

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pressive is his history of developing young men of character and supporting high academic achievement.

“His passion for winning is complemented by his commitment to winning the right way and upholding the same values we hold dear at Cal Poly,” Armstrong added.

Baldwin is returning to the Big Sky Conference after a three-year absence, compiling a 58-14 record in Big Sky Conference games and 85-32 overall from 2008-16 as head coach at Eastern Washington with five Big Sky titles, six FCS playoff berths and the national championship nine years ago.

“More than anything, I am just humbled and honored to be a part of the Mustang family and to be a part of a culture of commitment and history that is rich both on and off the field,” said Baldwin. “With the coaches and former student-athletes who were here before me, they set an amazing foundation that allows for the opportunity for myself and the program to keep moving in a great direction.

“I’d like to thank Don Oberhelman and President Armstrong. I just appreciate so much their vision and what they see in myself in being the next leader of Cal Poly football,” Baldwin added. “I have so much respect for Don over the years, what he’s done here, and President Armstrong, not only for his vision of what we can be on the field, but who Cal Poly is as a university and community. I am very humbled that I was chosen as the next leader and I can’t wait to get going and get to work.”

Baldwin’s 85 wins at Eastern Washington are tied for No. 5 in the Big Sky and his .726 winning percentage is No. 7. In conference games only, Baldwin’s 58 victories are No. 4 in the Big Sky while his .806 winning percentage is No. 5 all-time.

Among head coaches with five or more years of experience in the Big Sky, Baldwin is the second-winningest coach with his .806 percentage in conference games only, behind Montana’s Bobby Hauck and his .826 percentage (57-12). Both have coached in the conference for nine years.

Named Big Sky Coach of the Year in both 2012 and 2013, Baldwin also was head coach at Central Washington in 2007, winning 10 of 13 games and guiding the Wildcats to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals, after serving as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Eastern Washington for four seasons (2003-06).

During Baldwin’s three seasons at Cal, the Bears won 19 of 37 games with appearances in the 2018 Cheez-It Bowl and, on Dec. 30, the 2019 Redbox Bowl versus Illinois at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Baldwin’s offenses during his first two campaigns at Cal were highlighted by the play of Patrick Laird, the Mission Prep graduate who finished his Golden Bear career with 2,153 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns on the ground. Laird also caught more passes in his Cal career than any running back in school history with 99 receptions for 608 yards and five touchdowns.

Laird’s 51 receptions as a 2018 senior campaign were also a single-season school record for a running back. Laird is now playing for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Cal was 7-5 during the 2019 regular season, finishing with wins over Stanford and UCLA to earn a berth in the Redbox Bowl (formerly the Emerald Bowl). Quarterback Chase Garber, who missed four midseason games due to injury, has completed 109 of 184 passes for 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns so far this season while Christopher Brown Jr. has rushed for 794 yards and eight scores in 12 games.

Baldwin will be on the opposite sideline of Cal Memorial Stadium when he returns to Berkeley on Sept. 12 as Cal Poly plays Cal for the first time in football. It will be the Mustangs’ third game ever against a Pac-12 school.

“I just have a passion for being a head coach,” Baldwin said of his decision to coach at Cal Poly. “My experience in the last year at Cal was amazing and I owe a lot to Coach ( Justin) Wilcox and the knowledge that I was able to gain, the experience I had and the student-athletes who I was able to be around in the last three years.

“At the end of the day, I wanted badly to have another opportunity to lead a program,” Baldwin added. “With that being said, it had to be right. It had to be the right fit, the right community with the right people and that’s what drew me to Cal Poly. It just felt like the right fit at the right time.”

Prior to his arrival at Cal, Baldwin spent the previous 10 seasons as a collegiate head coach, the last nine campaigns at Eastern Washington following his first head coaching job at Central Washington in 2007. Baldwin compiled an overall record of 95-35 (.731) and a 64-16 (.800) mark in conference play in those 10 years.

“It’s great to welcome back to the Big Sky Conference such an accomplished coach like Beau Baldwin,” said Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill. “I know the future is very bright for Cal Poly football!”

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BY SKING, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 115 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192637 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 805 BOOKKEEPING, 260 SANTA BELLA, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRITTANY ARMSTRONG, 260 SANTA BELLA, 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/ BRITTANY ARMSTRONG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/07/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2019 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/07/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 116 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192716 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VILLANTE’S, 1111 RIVERSIDE SUITE 101, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MICHAEL TUDISCO, 1963 LA PURISIMA COURT, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ MICHAEL TUDISCO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 117 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192713 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AIR RITE HEATING & COOLING, AIR RITE REFRIGERATION, 5001 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: JOHANSEN SERVICE, INC, 5001 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A regis-

trant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOHANSEN SERVICE, INC, JAMES ARNE JOHANSEN-PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/11/2012 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 118 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192708 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CAPTIONS UNLIMITED, 2160 HOLLY DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: RUSSELL MICHAEL MOX, 2160 HOLLY DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 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/ RUSSELL MICHAEL MOX This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 119 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192709 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: C-RAY’S TRUCKING, 110 EAGLE CREEK CT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: RAYMOND LYNN GOULD, 110 EAGLE CREEK CT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, CYNTHIA ANN GOULD, 110 EAGLE CREEK CT, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ RAYMOND L GOULD, OWNER/OPERATOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 03/04/2017 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file

in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 120 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192720 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: OLIVE MILL ON WHEELS, 5830 JARDINE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ADALBERTO RAZO PEREZ, 5830 JARDINE ROAD, 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/ ADALBERTO RAZO PEREZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09-19-2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 121 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192646 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PISMO’S COASTAL GRILL, 7937 N BLACKSTONE AVE FRESNO, CA 93720, FRESNO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DAVE FANSLER, 1563 DESERT ISLAND DR, FRESNO, CA 93730 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/ DAVE FANSLER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/08/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/06/2007 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/08/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 122 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192538 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MONTE ALBAN CAFE, 1226 PARK ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON-

DUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: OFELIA SANTIAGO, 1608 POPPY LN, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, MOISES GOMEZ-HERNANDEZ, 1608 POPPY 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/ OFELIA SANTIAGO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 10/29/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/29/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 10/29/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 123 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192689 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SKY RIVER RV, 2525 THEATRE DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: HARDING RV INC., 2525 THEATRE DRIVE, 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/ HARDING RV INC, RANDALL HARDING, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/14/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/14/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 126 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192666 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TASTE IT WINES, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/13/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/11/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/13/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 127 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192733 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ELEVATE STUDIO, 799 SOUTH MAIN ST. SUITE 4, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SHAUNA RENAE BRENNAN, 84 BREWER ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SHAUNA BRENNAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/21/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/19/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/21/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 128 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192653 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GRIZZLY REPUBLIC WINES, GRIZZLY REPUBLIC, 3502 DRY CREEK ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: PASO ROBLES RANCH PARTNER CORPORATION, 11910 LUCKY MEADOW DRIVE, TOMBALL, TX 77375 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/ PASO ROBLES RANCH PARTNER CORPORATION, YIN LIAN YANG, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my

office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/12/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 129 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192732 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RITUAL BEAUTY STUDIO, 2727 BUENA VISTA DR, PASO ROBLES, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CARINA DAISEY TRUJILLO, 911 LAS TABLAS RD APT A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CARINA TRUJILLO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/21/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/20/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/21/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 130 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192641 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH COUNTY MASSAGE THERAPY, 3546 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JENNIFER MICHELLE SURGEONER, 8225 ATASCADERO AVE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JENNIFER M. SURGEONER, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/07/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/07/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/07/2024 PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 131

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192702 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS:S.W. MARTIN & ASSOCIATES, 1015 SAMANTHA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: STEVEN WAYNE MARTIN, 1015 SAMANTHA DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization N/A 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/ STEVEN WAYNE MARTIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/18/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/19/2009 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/18/2024 PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 132 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192717 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: EMANUELSON’S MASONRY, 670 CAYUCOS AVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: EMANUELSON’S MASONRY & TILE INC, 670 CAYUCOS AVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ EMANUELSON’S MASONRY & TILE INC., BRUCE L. EMANUELSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/19/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2017 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/19/2024 PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 133 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192753 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JENNY’S RANCH

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CLEANING SERVICE, 200 SAN JUAN ST, SHANDON, CA 93461, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JENNIFER DIAMOND ODELL, 200 SAN JUAN ST, SHANDON, CA 93461 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/ JENNIFER ODELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 134 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192742 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HASAY PROPERTIES, 272 GRACE LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSEPH JOHN HASAY, 272 GRACE LANE, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420 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/ JOSEPH HASAY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2024 PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 135 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192623 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CREGOR’S LIQUER & DELI, 611 SPRING ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CREGORS MARKET INC, 611 SPRING STREET, 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/ CREGORS MARKET INC, PERAS MAWAS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/07/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/07/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/07/2024 PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192750 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ECO SERVICES, 620 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, NIPOMO, CA 93444, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: AMERICAN ECO SERVICES, INC., 8315 MIRALANI DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92126 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ AMERICAN ECO SERVICES, INC., MELANIE MOORE, PRESIDENT/CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/25/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/25/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 137 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192771 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: DJ MATTY MAYHEM, 1637 SUMMER CREEK LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MATTHEW SCOTT MANUEL, 1637 SUMMER CREEK LANE, 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/ MATTHEW S. MANUEL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 141 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192779 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RANCHO VISTA APPRAISALS, 3702 MARICOPA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JEFFERSON RUIZ, 3702 MARICOPA RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JEFFERSON RUIZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2004 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 142 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192772 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: AIRFLOW FILTER SERVICE, 1140 RAMADA DR., PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ROJO BRANCH ASSOCIATES, LLC, 525 SOUTH BETHEL ROAD, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 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/ ROJO BRANCH ASSOCIATES, LLC, GUY A. BRANCH,

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JR, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 143 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192788 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BROOKE SMITH ARTISTRY, 65 MAIN ST STE 102, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BROOKE ANNE SMITH, 6595 CRESTON RD, 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/ BROOKE SMITH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 144 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192791 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: GO GREEN MEDIA, 785 QUINTANA RD #607, MORRO BAY, CA 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO, COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GERALD HOWARD BARRETT, 790 ARMAND AVE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 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/ GERALD H BARRETT JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/05/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 145 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192774 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RYNNING ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, 1214 DESCANSO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: PETER J. RYNNING, 1214 DESCANSO STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ PETER J RYNNING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/03/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: N/A CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my

office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/03/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192798 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A+ SERVICES, 3131 TORI TRAIL, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALISON GRANTHAM, 3131 TORI TRAIL, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ALISON GRANTHAM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/05/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 148 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192799 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CLEAN COAST HOUSECLEANING, 1720 ECHO CANYON AVENUE, COALINGA, CA 93210, FRESNO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: MARCIA HAMILL, 1720 ECHO CANYON AVENUE, COALINGA, CA 93210 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/ MARCIA HAMILL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/05/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 149 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192810 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MYSTORY WINE, MYSTORY WINERY, MYSTORY WINES, 2850 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: LESLIE ROBERTS, 2850 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, VICTOR ROBERTS, 2850 EL POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ LESLIE ROBERTS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/06/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/06/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/06/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 150

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192745 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LIGHTNING D RANCH, 5869 PARKHILL RD, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DEVYN CECILIA MADONNA, 5420 SEVEN OAKS WAY, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453, GARY MANUEL MADONNA, 5420 SEVEN OAKS WAY, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453 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/ DEVYN MADONNA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/22/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/02/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/22/2024 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 151 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192731 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SASQUATCH COFFEE HOUSE, 1050 MONTEREY STREET SUITE 228, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHARLES WILLIAM CAMPBELL, 5342 HONDA AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CHARLES CAMPBELL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/20/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/18/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/20/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192754 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JAC OFFROAD, 8566 EL CORTE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JARROD CAIN, 8566 EL CORTE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JARROD CAIN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 11/26/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/22/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 11/26/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192790 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LET’S LAUNCH NOW, 1450 EUREKA LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465,

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TAYLOR FERRELL, 1450 EUREKA LANE, TEMPLETON, CA 93465 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TAYLOR FERRELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/05/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 11/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 157 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192872 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ARBUCKLE RIDGE, 7300 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SCOTT SAUNDERS, 7310 N RIVER RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is

true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SCOTT SAUNDERS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/12/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/12/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 159 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192877 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGHLAND CLEANING SERVICES, HIGHLAND CLEANING, HIGHLAND, 5695 ROSARIO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BENJAMIN LORNE FERGUSON, 5695 ROSARIO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ BENJAMIN L. FERGUSON, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/12/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/09/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/10/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 162 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20192853 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: STEAMPUP PARLOR, 1405 SPRING STREET #102, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TINA PRICE, 1794 BELLA VISTA COURT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TINA PRICE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 12/10/2019 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 12/10/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

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

office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 12/05/2024 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31, 1/8/2019 LEGAL CM 164 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of JESSICA MURPHY for change of name, case no. 19CVP0368.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 .

Petitioner: JESSICA MURPHY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: JESSICA LYNNE MURPHY to Proposed name: JESSICA LYNNE WIEMANN 2 .

2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a .

Date: 01/08/2020 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b.

The address of the court is 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, Ca 93446 c . a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: PASO ROBLES PRESS Date: NOV 19, 2019 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB: 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 114 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of BERTHA GODWIN for change of name, case no. 19CVP-0375.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 .

Petitioner: BERTHA GODWIN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: BERTHA GODWIN to Proposed name: BERTIE GODWIN 2 .

2. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before the court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for the change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a .

Date: 01/08/2020 Time: 9:30am Dept: P2 b.

The address of the court is 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, Ca 93446 c . a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county: PASO ROBLES PRESS Date: Aug 22 2019 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB 12/11, 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 138 PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with California Fish & Game Commission policy for management and utilization of wildlife on private land, be advised that the following landowner is applying to the Commission for license to operate a private land wildlife management area.

Applicant and PLM Area Name: Jack Ranch; Hearst Corp.

Acreage & Location: 6,860 acres within San Luis Obispo County located in T25S; R15E north of Highway 46 and west of Parkfield-Cholame Valley Rd. near Cholame, CA. Managed Species: Tule elk Hunting Season: As established by California Fish & Game Commission.

Comments regarding this matter should be sent to the following within 30 days: Department of Fish & Wildlife – Central Region, 1234 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710.

PUB: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/2019 LEGAL CM 125 PUBLIC NOTICE

PAGE B-8 • Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 17-0707 Loan No.: ******6624 APN: 021-012-044 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LONNIE DAVIS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES Recorded 9/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006067686 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 12/31/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$77,524.80 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 341 PALA MISSION WAY SAN MIGUEL California 93451 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call

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(714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https:// www.servicelinkasap.com/ default.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 17-0707. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

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

Date: 11/19/2019 PRESTIGE DEFAULT SERVICES 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Briana Young, Trustee Sale Officer A-4711047 12/11/2019, 12/18/2019, 12/25/2019 PUB: 12/11, 12/18, 12/24/2019 LEGAL CM 147 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-865784-AB Order No.: 1125022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEWIS R. ROWE AND CAROL MARSHALL-ROWE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 4/22/2004 as Instrument No. 2004033122 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN LUIS OBISPO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/8/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the County of San Luis Obispo General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

Breezeway facing Santa Rosa Street Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $106,033.38 The purported property address is: 1420 BONITA PLACE, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 021193-007 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date

has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-865784-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

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

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

TS No.: CA-19-865784AB IDSPub #0158796 12/18/2019 12/25/2019 1/1/2020 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 1/31/2019 LEGAL CM 140 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2019-04723 A.P.N.: 009-661-003 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2424h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: RAY KEOHEN, MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Entra Default Solutions, LLC 1355 Willow Way, Suite 115, Concord, California 94520 Phone: (925) 272-4993 Deed of Trust Recorded 9/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006066282 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Date of Sale: 1/7/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: In the breeze-

way adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $200,691.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 729 BOLEN DR PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 to be sold: A.P.N.: 009-661-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. We are attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.

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

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

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

may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the file number assigned to this case 201904723. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

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

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

Date: 12/3/2019 Entra Default Solutions, LLC Katie Milnes, Vice President A-4712230 12/18/2019, 12/25/2019, 01/01/2020 PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 155 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGETTE ANNE ARNOLD AKA GEORGETTE A. ARNOLD CASE NO. 19PR-0394 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGETTE ANNE ARNOLD AKA GEORGETTE A. ARNOLD. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MATTHEW L. WILLIAMSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MATTHEW L. WILLIAMSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/07/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. 9 located at 1035 PALM STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner PAUL S. RABER, ESQ. - SBN 155939 ATTORNEY AT LAW 115 S. CHAPARRAL COURT #100 ANAHEIM CA 92808 BSC 217823 12/20, 12/27/19, 1/3/20 CNS-3324046# ATASCADERO NEWS PUB: 12/18, 12/24, 12/31/2019 LEGAL CM 165

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Walking Through a

By MARK DIAZ

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eople were already filling up Sunken Gardens before the event’s beginning at 5 p.m.

On a warm Friday evening, Dec. 13, several kids played a makeshift game of football on the lawn. Bounces houses and slingshot rides that always seem to accompany Atascadero events dotted the area. When I arrived, final preparations were being made as people meandered through the park and up the streets, enjoying another evening in paradise.

Food and assorted vendors booths lined both East and West Mall streets. Among the assorted vendors, San Luis Obispo County had a table with recipes and food assistance information to help those less fortunate. I strolled through the streets, making my way to the giant snow slide on Palma Avenue. Exuberant children patiently waited in a line that stretched to the Carlton Hotel. A helpful and boisterous elf told children to stay out of the snow until 5 p.m. for “insurance reasons.”

Doubtless, some jested about a California winter wonderland, being 60 degrees that night. My youth pastor, Rich Whittington, used to say tell us as we boarded the bus to the Winter Camp, “It’s called Winter Camp, not snow camp.” Of course, we always found snow, just like it was on Friday. In fact, many enjoyed the 65 tons of man-made snow.

The first to brave the slope

Winter Wonderland

Santa Claus and his troupe of elves pose for a photo at Atascadero’s Winter Wonderland event Friday.

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Sledders enjoy a huge snow ramp created by volunteers from the Atascadero Kiwanis Club during the Winter Wonderland event Friday. Photos by Rick Evans was St. Nicholas himself and his troupe of elves. Apparently, the “jolly old elf ” is better at driving a reindeer-drawn sled than a plastic toboggan because he spilled halfway down the mountain. Oh, the agony of defeat. The red-clad wonder shouldn’t feel too bad.

Several younger much nimbler elves didn’t make it either. Kaci Wagner was the first of the holiday troupe to reach the

bottom unscathed.

With the streets starting to fill up, I walked up Estrada to take a few pictures of the kiddie train provided by the Elks Lodge. The tiny train was decked out in holiday cheer as Lodgers looked on. The conductor Don Collier said he’s been driving the train for the last 15 years or more.

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As the sun set and the night lit up with Christmas lights, the festival started getting busier. The lines to play in the two piles of snow began to grow as children waited to frolic in the ice. I watched one mom trying to soothe her wailing child as she tried to

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The Atascadero News, saying that there is no such thing because it’s printed in Fresno. In what I hoped was a good-natured tone, I told him that paper is printed by Casey Printing, a Central Coast business. I also took a spin at the Galaxy Theater booth’s wheel of fortune. Manager Loren Kaplen said they’ve set up a booth every year and give away movie posters and other enter-

capture the “perfect” holiday photo of the little one laying the snow.

One of the benefits of being a reporter is that I have a license to be curious. I have always struck up conversations with random people and have ended up meeting some amazing people and heard some spectacular stories. I had a great discussion with Julie and Kurt Kilburn of Oh SLO Good, who had a booth that night. The couple operates a Cottage Food operation where they make caramel treats from their home. Julie said her day job is being a statistical programmer and will challenge you to say it “five times fast.”

Kurt works in the garden section of Lowe’s and is a wealth of information about lawn care. I don’t know if anything says “small-town feel” more than two guys standing around talking about landscaping.

Though I heard it got very crowded as the evening progressed, my experience was more akin to walking through a Norman Rockwell painting. At the foot of City Hall, children performed shy but well-practiced dances before a group of bundled-up onlookers.

From my experience, the festival’s atmosphere was happy with a night filled with holiday lights and the aroma of food and treats. I have spent years living in metropolitan areas before returning to my hometown of Atascadero. It’s great to be back in a smalltown setting where a person has room to breathe.

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Zoo Presents Holiday Magic Dec. 21

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AYASCADERO — Santa will be at the Charles Paddock Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 21, to help welcome visitors and deliver gifts to the animals. People can come out and join Santa and the staff for the Holiday Magic at the Zoo. The scheduled gift delivery begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. Gifts will be delivered to the animals throughout this timeframe along with activities for the entire family to enjoy throughout the day. New this year is a strolling magician. The Zoo will be dressed up with holiday decorations.

People can watch the animals tear into their gifts from the meerkats to the monkeys to the tiger.

Following is the Holiday Magic gift-giving schedule: 10:15 a.m. — Meerkats 10:35 a.m. — Giant Anteater 10:55 a.m. — Aldabra Tortoises 11:15 a.m. — Red Panda 11:40 a.m. — Spider Monkey 12 p.m. — Lemurs 12:20 p.m. — Marmosets 12:40 p.m. — Tiger If you are interested in helping Santa with the animal wish list and make sure the Zoo’s animals have an extra special holiday, go to the following link to see the variety of Charles Paddock Zoo Enrichment items the animals enjoy: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UHOCG7DR5SDP?ref_=wl_share.

Holiday Magic events are included with regular admission. Over 300 animals call the Charles Paddock Zoo home, including red pandas, monkeys, meerkats, parrots, a Malayan Tiger, a variety of reptiles and more. The Charles Paddock Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Regular admission is $10 for Adults 13 and over, $8 for children 5-12, $5 for children 3-4 and ages 2 and under are free and Seniors 65-and-older are $9. For more information about the Zoo, visit charlespaddockzoo.org.

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SHIPPING TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

It’s Not Too Late ­— Your Package Can Still Arrive Before Christmas!

By MARK DIAZ NORTH COUNTY — Good news! Atascadero Postmaster Mark Hutchinson Sr. said it is not too late for people to get their packages to loved ones before Christmas, but time is running out.

The shipping bottom line is “the sooner the better,” but Hutchinson said that customers can mail their First Class items by Dec. 20, so it’s not too late to get those Christmas cards signed and on their way.

Hutchinson said the cutoff date for Priority Mail, the step up from First Class, is Dec. 21. Typically Priority Mail arrives within 2-3 days, but Hutchinson warned that it is not guaranteed.

For the super procrastinator, the United States Post Office offers a faster service called Priority Express Mail, but it does cost a pretty penny. The deadline for the quickest service is Dec. 23.

Unfortunately, the time for shipping Ground/Parcel, the least expensive service, has already come and gone with its cutoff date of Dec. 14.

Hutchinson said that Northern California Post Offices still handle approximately 60 percent of Amazon’s shipping. He explained that with the influx of packages and letters during the holiday season, the USPS has learned its best to prioritize shipping.

“This time of year, Ground ends up going last. If anything is going to make it on an airplane it will be your Priority, First Class and Ground goes next,” Hutchinson said. “So that is the one that is usually delayed if anything.”

Holiday shippers can also find relief from the hustle and bustle at Perry’s Parcel and Gift, where they can purchase, package and shipped a gift all in one place. Located at 7395 El Camino Real in Atascadero, the store also performs a number of other services such

as Digital Fingerprinting and Notary Public.

Perry’s Retail and Marketing Director Heileigh Bright said when it comes to shipping these days, every inch counts. She said people really need to choose the smallest box possible without compromising the integrity or safety of their items.

Heileigh explained that gone are the days when boxes were charged per weight. Now, shippers base their pricing on actual weight and dimensional weight, which is essentially the size of the box. She said that many times they’ll ask their customers if their package size can be reduced to save on shipping costs.

“We can save customers $20 to $30 by just taking a few inches off of their shipment,” Bright said.

Perry’s also sells 70 different box sizes and can custom makes boxes for the customer for that oddly shaped holiday gift as well. Being an authorized USPS center, Perry’s offers mailing services such as certified mail and return receipts just like the local post office.

There are a few things that customers can do to help their local mail carriers. Customers should check their mailboxes regularly since they can fill up quickly this time of year. People who are traveling for the holidays can put their mail on hold for free starting at a minimum of three days. If people would like to show their appreciation for all the hard work their postal workers do, they are allowed to leave gifts for them.

During this busy time of year, Hutchinson said postal workers may be delivering after dark and asked the public to keep a watchful eye out for them while driving at night.

UPSP customers can call Atascadero’s new service number at 805-4604140. Holiday shipping dates can be found at usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm.