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ELECTION 2020

District 1 Supervisor Candidate Q&A

The Editorial Board of the Paso Robles Press recently sat down with the two candidates for District 1 County Supervisor, John Peschong and Stephanie Shakofsky, for a question and answer session about their campaigns and their stance on various issues affecting the whole of San Luis Obispo County and the North County in particular.

The current Editorial Board, made up of Paso Robles Press Publishers Nicholas and Hayley Mattson and Senior Editor Luke Phillips, posed the same list of questions to each candidate. Candidates were given one minute to answer with leeway provided to finish a thought and the responses were limited to approximately 100 words. The candidate’s answers were recorded verbatim and transcriptions for each of the candidates are provided below:

STEPHANIE SHAKOFSKY

JOHN PESCHONG

Shakofsky advocates for transparent, independent leadership

Peschong continues call for small government, lower taxes

PASO ROBLES PRESS: What is your campaign slogan?

STEPHANIE SHAKOFSKY: Independent leadership and integrity

PASO ROBLES PRESS: What is your campaign slogan?

JOHN PESCHONG: I believe in smaller, more efficient government, lower taxes and personal freedom. So the smaller, more efficient government, you know, we have 2,900 county employees. Actually, we’re down to 2,700 thereabouts through attrition, there’s always a fluctuation of people, open positions. But I always believe that smaller government that’s closer to the people works better, it’s stronger. I don’t buy into the philosophy that government should be all things to all people and do things for everybody. And I think that you can see that in the governments of Paso Robles and Atascadero too is that they try to do the same thing. So that’s the first one, if you want more expanded programs, I’m not the guy you should vote for.

PRP: What is your campaign platform?

SS: We want good government reform and transparency. We want lobbyists, paid consultants who lobby supervisors and staff — to register so people know who is paid to go to the 4th floor, door-to-door, and peddle influence. It is a fairly common practice to register lobbyists so we know who it is. We also want a release of elected officials and department heads calendars on a monthly basis after the fact so we can see who they have been meeting with.

POLICY PRP: What one part of the County government would receive more attention if you were elected?

SS: I’ll pick the biggest issue, not neces-

PRP: What is your campaign platform?

JP: Those three things, smaller more efficient government, lower taxes and personal freedom are my platform.

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CITY

Council Approves Olsen-South Chandler Plan Amidst Traffic Concerns

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — On Thursday, Feb. 20, the Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved plans for the OlsenSouth Chandler Ranch development project. Several residents stepped forward during the public comment portion of the meeting to voice concerns about the traffic the development would create at the southeast end of the City.

The Council and public listened to five hours of commentary and explanations revolving around the Olsen-South Chandler project. City staff gave presentations on how to mitigate the impact on the area’s water supply and potential pasoroblespress.com

air pollution. However, the one thing the public seemed most concerned about was the traffic the project would create for Paso Robles.

Andy Pekema, who worked as an automotive engineer for Toyota and Hyundai, gave a three-minute PowerPoint presentation to the Council listing reasons why the current traffic mitigation plan was not sufficient.

“So basically, on the east side, we have a huge problem that we only have three access points to get in and out of the east side, and that’s not really enough for our current population,” Pekema said. “Of course, we have schools along Creston CONTINUED ON PAGE A10

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CRIMSON CUFFS

Paso filmmaker Madeline Vail, left, watches a monitor with cinematographer Robby Baumgartner during the filming of her short film “Crimson Cuffs” at Cypher Winery in Paso Robles. Photo by Luke Phillips

Paso filmmaker nabs top-notch talent for short film debut

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com

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all it kismet, serendipity, or old fashioned good luck, sometimes projects just come together. According to the writer, director, producer, and accidental actor of the short film “Crimson Cuffs,” Paso Robles resident Madeline Vail never expected to garner such talent or recognition for her short film. The multi-nominated short film is set to show at the upcoming SLO Film Festival on Thursday, March 19.

The film revolves around Laurena, who goes on a blind date at the behest of her pushy mother despite

her feeling that “something just doesn’t feel right.” After appearing to be stood up, Laurena finally decides to listen to her inner- voice, but unfortunately, it may be too late.

With the vision of creating a short film, Vail adapted a screenplay from a short story her daughter Patience wrote in a UCLA creative writing class. With the material in hand, she began her search for a Director of Photography. After hitting a few dead ends, Vail said she took a risk and reached out to Robby Baumgartner, who also worked on the 2019 version of “Midway,” a $150 million project. “ W hat ’s the worst that can happen?” Vail said. “Doing some-

thing that scares you is the premise of my film. I called him up and he read my script and he liked it.”

Baumgartner tentatively agreed to work on the film if time allowed.

Vail said that he was scheduled to travel to Budapest for another project. Baumgartner not only decided to do the movie but also became an executive producer of the project and brought up his crew from L.A. to assist.

It was not only Baumgartner and his crew who had ties to Hollywood that helped with the production. Talented people like Helaina Anderson, who worked on “A Quiet CONTINUED ON PAGE A10

BUSINESS

Firestone Brewery Rated 10th Best Brewer in the World

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com

Craft beer enthusiasts gathered this past November to help Firestone Walker celebrate its 23 anniversary.

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PASO ROBLES — On Feb.17, RateBeer named Firestone Walker Brewery the tenth best brewer in the world, up from sixteenth place last year. Located at 1400 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, the Firestone Walker was founded in 1996 and has built a reputation for producing a diverse portfolio of beers that range from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers In 2015, Firestone Walker combined with another family-owned brewery, Duvel Moortgat, a Flemish family-controlled brewery founded in 1871.

“RateBeer is cool because it’s completely consumer-driven on a massive level,” Co-owner David Walker said. “So yeah, let’s talk about getting a thumbs up from our drinkers.”

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ELECTION 2020

What’s on Your Ballot: Various Proposition 13s Explained

By MARK DIAZ NORTH COUNTY — Californians face the ballot box two times this year, but two propositions that share the same name are causing voter confusion. The two propositions that are generating confusion and ire in the public forum are Proposition 13 of 2020 and Proposition 13 of 1978.

“People are very confused about it and they are calling our office like crazy, they are thinking that this is the one that is changing Prop. 13 (1978),” Bordonaro said.

The only thing the two propositions have in common is the number.

The first Proposition 13 was ratified in 1978 and put a cap on both residential and commercial property taxes. The new version of Prop 13, called the California for Safe Schools and Healthy Learning, is a state school bond that is slated for the Tuesday, Mar. 3, ballot.

“Prop. 13 on the March ballot has nothing to do with property tax,” said San Luis Obispo County Tax Assessor Tom Bordonaro, Jr. “It is purely a general fund bond issue for school construction, repair and modernization. It’s $15 billion which would end up costing taxpayers $26 million dollars to pay back. It’s purely a bond.”

The school bond proposition goes to funding schools through a bond that will be paid back through the state’s general fund and not directly through property taxes. The proposition, however,

does raise the debt cap for local school districts, incentivizing local school districts to put their own school bonds onto the ballot in order to receive state matching funds.

The funding allocation for the March proposition will be $9 billion for preschool to twelfth grade, $2 billion for community colleges, $2 billion for the California State University and $2 billion for the University of California.

The Proposition 13 property tax of 1978 states that “the maximum amount of any ad valorem tax on real property shall not exceed one percent of the full cash value of such property. The one percent tax to be collected by the counties and apportioned according to law to the districts within the counties.”

Lands are routinely assessed for their value and taxed accordingly, however the Prop. 13 (1978) limits the amount that can be taxed. Think of it as rent control but with property tax and like rent control, the tax can inly be reevaluated when the property changes hands.

Currently, proponents are trying to gather the required signatures to place a new, yet to be numbered, proposition on the ballot that will remove the tax cap for commercial and industrial properties set by Prop. 13 (1978). The potential proposition is called, The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act of 2020.

A previous version of the proposition received enough signatures in 2018, but had to be resub-

mitted due to its authors changing the proposition’s language.

If passed, the CSLCFA would open the door for places like Disneyland, which has not changed hands in decades, to be taxed at a new rate. This would be a boon to California which is already operating on a surplus budget. However, Bordonaro pointed out that San Luis Obispo County, nor the state have enough qualified commercial property assessors to complete the job, especially in a three-year period stated in the proposal.

“It takes all of the commercial and industrial property, so basically, non-residential property and non-Ag, because they left agricultural in there, and it requires that the assessor reassess those properties every three years,” Bordonaro said. “I can tell you that there is no way that any assessor in California could do this in the three years they give us to do this.”

Bordonaro said that the County would have to hire approximately 15 to 18 more staff members to cover the addi-

tional workload.

“There is not enough appraisers qualified to do commercial work in the United States to fill all the needs that the 58 counties in California would have,” Bordonaro said. “It would take us a minimum of five [years] and I’m thinking more of an outset of eight years to institute that.”

CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR

Paso Robles Events Center Awarded $1.3M for Estrella Hall Upgrades CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Event Center, home of the California Mid-State Fair, was awarded $1.39 million in funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for building improvements. The funding will be

used to make significant improvements toward Estrella Hall, an 18,000 square-foot covered event space located on the grounds.

Estrella Hall improvements will include a new heating and air conditioning system, and a total remodel of the restroom facilities. In addition, a dramatically improved lighting system will be

installed, overall roof repairs, and an upgraded electrical system.

These improvements will expand the Paso Robles Event Center’s capacity to host a wide variety of events and groups. Construction will take place from September 2020 through March 2021.

“We are very pleased to have received these

facility improvement funds. This was a result of a very competitive statewide process with the 16th District Agricultural Association being one of only 12 California fairs to be awarded the monies,” said CEO Michael Bradley.

The 2020 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22 – Aug. 2 and is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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EDUCATION

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Michael Dusi Trucking Ends Operations Employee letter asks community of Paso Robles for help

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ith the push of a button, an email was sent to vendors of Michael Dusi Trucking (AKA Michael Dusi Logistics) describing the end of an era and egregious mismanagement by the “investors” who took over 18 months ago.

Paso Robles Magazine has used MDL for the better part of two years, and was treated with personal and professional service

by Tommy Shults and others at the company before the closure.

Michael Dusi, the namesake of the company, sold the controlling part of the company in 2018.

The shuttering of the trucking company came as a complete surprise to vendors, including Paso Robles Magazine — which now needs to quickly make arrangements for delivering the March 2020 issues to the readers of Paso Robles — but the text of

the letter to vendors communicates a worse fate for those Paso Robles residents who now lost a host of head-of-household jobs and are forced to quickly find a new employer.

Following a morning of business as usual, the afternoon served a blow to the employees.

“We just found out this afternoon. We are devastated,” came one email response.

The failure of the company did not come as a complete surprise to all, including former employees who received less-than-stellar treatment with abrupt exits from the company.

“My dad worked for [the company] for 10+ years and had the ‘day off ’ today and all he received was a text message letting him know the company closed. The truck drivers didn’t even get a one day notice,” posted another.

“I was part of the team up until this last June … they gave

many promises of new horizons … investors promised from the very beginning that they were only here to help and that no employees would be sacrificed in this transaction, as our team was a dynamic group of individuals who worked their asses off every single day, including weekends and after hours, to ensure that every customer was taken care of in the most efficient and effective way possible,” wrote yet another. *Editor’s note: those affected have asked for some anonymity in the process as they are all reeling from the sudden end of employment, and we are not yet releasing names of everyone involved who have been on record describing the turmoil.

The shuttering of services at MDL opens up opportunity for remaining trucking companies to step in and cover the miles and keep California moving. , “MDL was a very worthy rival of Pacific Coast Transportation,

Inc.,” wrote the CEO of local company Pacific Coast Transport, TJ O’Doan. “ We were differentiated in the fact that their trucks work mostly on the production, storage, and truckload side of the wine industry while we perform the majority of our work in the distribution and direct to consumer temp controlled side of the supply chain. That being said we definitely cross-pollinated as top tier carriers competing in the industry. We’ve all learned a lot from each other as we rivaled for the top spot in the hearts of Californians serving the wine industry.

Our mission remains the same; We will continue to bring the very best work and dedication to folks that support us and never stop giving back value to our clientele. In order to achieve our just cause of serving, we are interested in accumulating great talent that was just released into the marketplace and also serv-

ing more industry customers on the production and truckload side of wine transport. In order to help facilitate the unwind of MDL Transportation Services, We are committed to putting 10 to 20 trucks online immediately which will open our doors to 10 to 20 more jobs that may have been lost. The local customers will thereby have another option to keep their logistics programs in order and we will use their support to facilitate ‘calm’ in the marketplace. Anyone involved should go to our website www. pctonline.net right away and place employment applications and new customer set up forms because we will be processing them quickly in a first come first serve method. In closing, our hearts go out to folks involved in the blow up. Just know that there is learning, growth, and change during times like this, all of which are healthy. You’ll come out of the fog shining!”

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Fine Arts Academy is in the process of accepting new student enrollment forms for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.

Families considering a fourth through eighth grade arts-based education are encouraged to attend one of the New Student Orientation Days scheduled on Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

During these orientation meetings, families will have the opportunity to learn more about the school’s unique classes, schedules, and opportunities for students to shine on stage as much as they will in the classroom. In addition, families will participate in an informative and interactive campus tour with the school principal and student leadership team.

New student enrollment forms are now available to families within Atascadero Unified School District and those in neighboring San Luis Obispo County communities. Enrollment forms may be obtained at the school office or by visiting the school website at faa.atasusd. org. Completed enrollment forms are being accepted between February 1st and March 15. If enrollment interest exceed available spaces, a student lottery will be held by April 1 and families will be notified in a timely manner.

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PRJUSD Struggles with Budget in Face of Stagnant Enrollment Numbers

the past. However, Dubost said that due to the decline in student numbers, the district would not PASO ROBLES — Across the State of have the required three percent budget reserve California, school districts are facing decreas- to maintain a positive certification. ing enrollment numbers, which is stressing their “If you’re flat or going down, your income budgets. The Paso Robles Press sat down with is going to be going down, your expenses you Paso Robles Joint Unified School Superinten- would think would be going down, but unless dent Dr. Charles Dubost and Chief Business you’re laying off people and have fewer teachers Officer Brad Pawlowski to talk about enrollment [expenses] are not going down, you have a fixed projections and the district budget. income. The two lines cross, and there’s just isn’t Dubost specifically said that the budget chal- money to cover it,” Dubost said. lenges PRJUSD faces are not because of past Dubost said that even if the school had a more “budget difficulties” but because of the decrease significant budget reserve, it would only delay of students. He said that the district had worked the inevitable in light of the state’s enrollment its way out of negative certification from the state projections and the area’s low property taxes. when it failed to meet financial obligations in According to the California Department of Finance, overall enrollment in California schools is down from 6,235,520 in 2014–15 to 6,186,278 in 2018–19 a decrease of 0.8 percent. The CDF reported that the state experienced the fifth consecutive decrease in total Public K-12 enrollment in the 20181 9 s c h o o l ye a r ( - 2 5 , 6 0 0 students), enrolling 6,185,200 students.

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PRJUSD operates as a basic aide, meaning that local property taxes do not generate enough to support the district. When a school district exceeds its “revenue limit,” the state provides money from the general fund. California bases its support on the school’s average daily attendance. If a student is not present at school, the district does not receive money for that day for that student. Dubost said that a rough estimate for PRJUSD is five children absent a day per 100 students.

“Our enrollment is about 6,780 — somewhere in that range,” Pawlowski said. “Our ADA we budgeted on was 6,505 and so that ADA is averaged out over the first eight months of the school year. The first month we were well over the 6,505, but you have gradually seen that drop, and we are now below the 6,505 in average daily attendance in month five. So, we’re below that number, but when you average it out, we’re really close to the 6,505.”

Apart from the overall decline in student enrollment for the state, Dubost said that lack of affordable housing on the Central Coast plays a factor. High housing costs and low wages in the area keep the young families with children away.

Dubost said that the mechanization of the Ag industry is limiting job opportunities in the San Luis Obispo North County.

“An awful lot of the vineyard work is being mechanized, and so we’re losing some work opportunities for immigrant families with kids,” Dubost said. “There’s also been a verifiable exodus of at least some families out of fear of ICE and immigration enforcement and whatnot that has lead some families to either move or not send

their kids to school for fear of being identified.”

Dubost said that school budgets are tested by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act ratified by President Ford in 1975. Initially, the law required the federal government to pay 40 percent on a school excess individual education costs by 1982 based on the national average for per-student expenditures.

However, Congress changed the wording to the government’s funding requirement would not exceed 40 percent of per-student costs. Dubost said that the government pays approximately 8 percent.

“Throughout the county, the encroachment on the general fund to meet the mandated services that you are required by law, if you don’t do it you get sued and have to pay more, is $54 million in this county and in this little district $8.5 million,” Dubost said., “It comes right off the top.”

Dubost said that if the federal government met the intended obligation, then “we wouldn’t be having this discussion.” Still, he contended that the answer is not more money but a reformation of the system and a hard look and the abundance of well-meaning regulations.

“We can’t just keep going back to the public and saying more, more, more, more — just keep passing more taxes — it doesn’t work. There has to be reform of the system,” Dubost said.

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LETTER POLICY

District 5 Supervisor Race and My Voting Criteria

and respectfulness of the ideas of others.

4. Ability to listen and extrapolate meaning from conversations Fortunately, I have the time needed to study the choice. I have been viewing board of supervisor meetings online, attended and watched live stream debates, and looked at the maildebra skinner ers that have been sent to my COLUMNIST home. In the past, as a working have been both a Republi- mother, I admit I only had time can and a Democrat in the to look at those mailers! past. Why? I am fiscally Both candidates, Ellen conservative, but aware of the Beraud and Debbie Arnold needs reflected in our commu- have qualities everyone apprenity for us all to thrive. Where ciates: they are well-estabdoes that leave me? In 2019, lished and have raised children it finds me now registered as here. Both have a leadership an Independent. I have come history locally. Both candito the conclusion that my dates are nice. What is the individual views cannot be difference between the candiexpressed with an allegiance dates? Is there something I see to one single group. The data in them to help me make my shows I’m not alone in this. decision? Now I’m going to Droves of people are opting my criteria. out of the ugly political world Integrity: I have been receivwe now find ourselves in. ing lots of political mailers, So now, in making my deci- and I have noticed a difference sion regarding the 5th district in the tone and spirit of them. supervisor race for example, I One opponent lists what are am looking at my new criteria the main priorities she plans for voting: to address once the election 1. Integrity is over. It shows vision. These 2. Ability to analyze and mailers also state these areas study complex problems; of focus to be something their use of decision making opponent has not addressed tools well. Fair enough.

3. Willingness to consider The other opponent’s mailand weigh many points of ers are quite deceptive and view that represent varying yellow journalism-y. They ideas in the community show photos of their oppo-

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nent with color changes to make the photos appear sinister, using images that suggest illegal activity over the face and mouth of their opponent.

Computer shading is used to accentuate aging features to make the person look less vital and dispirited. I have met and spoke with both candidates. They both look perfectly healthy. This mailer lies about the voting record of her opponent, Ellen.

I have to ask myself, which of these political advertisements reflect the values that I hold as minimum requirements in a leader?

Ability to analyze and study complex problems: A recent complex change in our county is the implementation of marijuana laws. The board has been slow to make it possible for people engaged in that business to make progress in officially getting permitted to do business in our county. They want to get it right. These businesses have experienced long processing delays with the county going through the permitting process. Things came to a head in December when in frustration, Debbie Arnold voted to shut down all those businesses without using decision making tools to determine the difference between those who had attempted to stay in compliance and who had not.

She chose not to listen to the

impact her decision would have on the companies and their employees — it was all or nothing. Instead she felt the easiest solution was to close the whole industry down and make the problem go away.

The businesses stand to lose a fortune in investments they have made here in our county.

It took a lot of extra time and resources to untie the decision and get things back on track.

I felt the response was overly simplistic, and did not reflect a use of analysis in making a decision, in addition to endangering the economic security of the business owners and their employees. Emotional decision making?

There is also a second occasion in which the ability to study and analyze complex matters was shown to be limited. Our 5th district supervisor stated that she would not vote yes on streamlining our overly burdened waste disposal system. The problem was what to do with products causing problems due to their being non-degradable and non-recyclable, in addition to landfill containment issues due to their light weight. What was proposed as a solution was to convert our county’s waste stream into one that doesn’t not include polystyrene products.

What was surprising was the reason Debbie Arnold gave for voting no on imple-

menting the change as she sat on the IWMA board. Supervisor Arnold stated her no vote was based on her belief that there is no problem with this product because after all, strawberries have styrene in them. So why should we be concerned with polystyrene?

This is where the criteria of extrapolating meaning from conversations and the use of analysis comes in. The reason given for the vote is not related to the topic that was being presented. This would fall as a problem into the criterion categories of No. 1, 2,3 and 4 above, and possibly No. 5 in that I would have to believe that Supervisor Arnold’s capacity to understand the difference between styrene in nature versus styrene in a chemical product is limited. If I assume her understanding is limited, then it is a problem with analysis. If I believe it was a “fake” reason, then it is a problem with criteria No. 1, integrity.

I am feeling good about having criteria to help me evaluate and make my decision in this 5th district supervisor race. It is helping me cut through a lot of the political noise, and feel good about a difficult decision. I like both leaders. Both care. Having criteria helps me differentiate more between the two. This criterion is what makes me vote for Ellen Beraud.

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.

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THE DAY THE AMERICAN FLAG DIDN’T POST Editor, Spent many hours looking out these windows. Staring with amazement at the Atascadero City Hall... grand, strong and elegant and such a beauty staring back at me... Never once could I have imagined not being able to gaze at her grace from the windows sitting in these chairs.

For three years, Saturdays and Wednesdays at 1 p.m., I waited for the American Flag to post. Then I knew the Historical Society was open. I couldn’t wait to get started on looking through archives of The Atascadero News, talk with the locals who volunteered and gather my information I needed on the case I was researching.

Combing through the past one page at a time. Reading and learning how Atascadero has grown through the years. It was intriguing and fascinating.

So much history reported by the Atascadero News in just one quarter of the year. Most archives had two large volumes of information to read.

Going back in time and seeing the pictures of people who paved our future here in Atascadero was something I will never forget.

Proud of Atascadero and all the hardships it has overcome was only the beginning of what I was feeling. I also felt blessed and proud to be living in a town with a newspaper also dedicated to the people of its community.

Then one Saturday the flag didn’t post at the Historical Society. And it didn’t post that next Wednesday either.

The sign on the door read “closed due to vandalism.”

My heart sank. No, it couldn’t be.

This was our community and history of Atascadero — it had to be preserved and available to everyone.

What was going to happen to all our history?

It was devastating.

But Atascadero doesn’t give up I’ve learned and doesn’t back down!

Atascadero heard the cries of its community, put new security measures in place and will re-open the Historical

Society.

So I just want to say thank you Atascadero. Thank you Joyce Wilkins and your family for making it possible for the American flag to post again.

and sleep on the carpeted floor. Warm clothing and footwear is available.

This shelter is being operated by the Transitional Food and Shelter organization with Susan Macari Anderson as the coordinator. They are always in Charlotte Gibbon, need of volunteers.

Atascadero My husband, Mike and I have spent several nights serving between 7 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. I was touched by the PRAISE TO THE LUTHERAN gratitude of the 20-plus people who CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER came to the shelter on the nights we served.

Editor, I found we could still get home to I want to offer a word of praise to a nearly full night’s sleep in our own the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer beds, feeling grateful that we were able in Atascadero for opening the doors to help. of its spacious Fellowship Hall to the Anyone wishing to help should call homeless population on these cold 466-0678 to volunteer to cook, chaperwinter nights. one or donate to this worthwhile effort.

People who do not quality for ECHO or on nights when ECHO Charlotte Byrne, is full, this location is available as an Atascadero alternative shelter.

A warm meal is served and hot WHY I’M VOTING drinks are available. When people FOR ELLEN BERAUD check in between 7 and 9 p.m. they are given a pad, a blanket, and a sheet Editor,

I’m voting for Ellen Beraud because: I want a supervisor who will work for a solution to the Paso Robles water basin crisis by promoting plans that rely on more than just voluntary compliance agreed to by only some of the interested parties.

I want a supervisor who looks at projects in their entirety, taking the environment, neighborhood impacts and long term need on an equal footing with short term jobs and monetary gain.

I want a supervisor who will honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans by advocating for needed services and care.

I want a supervisor who gives the people a choice of their electrical power supplier.

I want a supervisor who will work for innovative ways to alleviate homelessness in our county.

Please join me in voting for Ellen Beraud on March 3.

Bettina Salter, Atascadero

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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AROUND ABOUT NORTH COUNTY

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, 466-2051; abcchurch.org.

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL 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 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 room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; “The Church on the Hill”; An independent church committed to the teaching of God’s Word.; 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 Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m.

Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship ; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

APACC Mardi Gras a Big Success

tainment!

Speaking of entertainment, good friend and Atascadero resident, Brent Keast, is directing “To Gillian on her 37th Birthday”

by Michael Brady, at the Park Ballroom 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles. Wine Country Theatre is presenting this deeply touching story of a love that doesn’t die Barbie Butz and a man who finally learns to COLUMNIST keep on living. ardi Gras was celeAccording to Brent, the play brated in grand style will run for three weekends startlast Saturday night ing March 13 with shows on by the Atascadero Performing Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 Arts Center Committee. With p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 Chef Charlie’s popular Jambalaya p.m. for dinner and the Martin Paris “I have been lucky enough Band providing their signature to assemble the best cast I have music, guests were treated to a ever worked with, which includes lively evening. many of your favorite local APACC’s star dancer for actors. You will see some amazDancing With Our Stars, Kate ing performances,” he said. He Auslen, and her dancing partner, went on to encourage the public Justin McMillan gave the audito support North County live ence a preview of the dancing theater. Reserve your seats now style they will use when they by visiting MY805TIX.COM. compete in the March 26-28 Save the date of March 28, event at the Atascadero Pavilion from 12-4 p.m. at the Sunken on the Lake.

Gardens in Atascadero, for the For dinner show tickets third annual Central Coast Craft and information regarding the Beer Festival presented by the DWOS event visit FriendsoftheCentral Coast Brewers Guild AtascaderoLibrary.org. Don’t wait and co-sponsored by the City of because the shows sell out quickly Atascadero and the Atascadero and this is “not-to-miss” enterTourism Business Improvement

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District.

The festival is part of the Central Coast Craft Beer Week.

Enjoy breweries, wineries and cideries, along with live music and other action in the Sunken Gardens.

For more information visit visitatascadero.com/events or centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com.

The 38th Annual Ladies Conference is scheduled for March 13 and 14 at Colony Park Community Center 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero. The two days include uplifting worship music

by Lisa Reiff Band, coffee and dessert on Friday evening, morning pastry, break snack, coffee and a catered lunch on Saturday, shopping in the Marketplace and amazing fellowship with a great group of women.

Speaker and author, Pam Farrel will offer four sessions of encouragement. The theme for this year’s conference is “Brave and Beautiful.”

Registration is $75 and can be done online at ladiesconference. com.

CASA of San Luis Obispo County will be hosting its annual North County fundraiser “Hope for the Future” on Saturday, Mar. 28, from 5-9 p.m. at Vina Robles Winery 3700 Mill Road, Paso

Robles.

The evening will give guests a chance to dine in elegance and savor local wines. Silent and live auctions, followed by the famous CASA cake auction will make for and unforgettable event!

Tickets are $115 per person.

Tables of six and eight are available. The last date to buy tickets is March 9. Purchase tickets at slocasa.org or by calling 805-5416542.

In San Luis Obispo County, more than 460 children are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court because they were abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents. Many of these children live in foster homes, moving from one to another with appalling frequency. CASA’s trained volunteers provide a consistent source of support to these children, advocating for needed services and appropriate placement until a permanent home is found.

Funds raised at “Hope for the Future” will be used for recruiting, screening, training and supervising volunteer advocates. CASA is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.

Daffodils are blooming! Enjoy the weekend and the sunny weather.

Cheers!

IT’S THE PITTS

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.

A Big Bull Shipper

thought as long as I had to go breeds bull sale at San Franto the sales anyway I might as cisco’s Cow Palace didn’t even well do something constructive demand a semen check on the and buy their bulls. There were sale bulls. In San Francisco LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS other factors at work. Most of I’m sure they thought it was 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. my friends are as tight as I am discriminatory and sexist.

Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and they didn’t want to spend I thought it was asking a Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments the $12.99 Motel Six was lot that one rancher I bought and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday charging for a room 20 to 30 bulls for insisted I look at the mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; years ago. bull’s mother and sisters before Lee Pitts Pastor Wayne Riddering.

There’s also the fact that I spent the $850 he gave me COLUMNIST 10% of the general populato buy each bull. The strangPLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC tion are auction terrorphoest request I had was from a We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be ack when I was travelin’ bics. Their hands get clammy, guy who was at the sale. It was just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, man people used to call their eyes become glazed and his theory that he was such 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 me a big bull shipper. their bidding arm and hand an astute rancher that people a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., At least that’s what I thought are suddenly paralyzed. This is would watch him and try to Paso Robles; 805-238-3321 they were saying. The reputahow you end up with a rancher buy the same bulls he did, tion was well earned because I who bought a Longhorn at an thus costing him more. So we ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH used to buy a lot of bulls every all breed bull sale instead of worked out an arrangement 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri year for friends and customthe Charolais he came for.

Or where he’d remove his hat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily Massers.

I worked bull sales all over a bull with a 112 pound birth when he wanted me to buy the Mon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; the country as a ring man and weight instead of the heifer bull bull in the ring. He’d bought Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish MassI was the announcer for a big that was desired. five bulls in a row before he 12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. video auction company for In my bull buying days remembered to put his hat over 20 years. I suppose my things were much easier and back on!

ST. WILLIAMS CATHOLIC CHURCH you didn’t have all these abbreI can only remember a 6410 Santa Lucia Rd., Atascadero; Father Edwin Limpiado, Father Martel friends figured that I might Ramos, Priest in residence; stwilliams.org; Confession:; Sat .3 p.m. or appt.; say something nice about their viations and numbers cluttering couple times when I really messed up. Once I bought Mass or Communion Service; M-F 8:30 a.m.; Weekend Mass Schedule; Satur- consignment and powerful bull up the sale catalog and clouding the mind. Stuff like $W, two really good and expensive day: 4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (Sp), 4:30 p.m. battery if I was the one who bought the bulls to begin with. %F, $G, $B, RE, CW, CEM, bulls for one friend and two TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH I bought truckloads of bulls MARB and HDK are turnreally cheap ones for another 940 Creston Road; Has two; Sunday worship services, a contemporary service for some of the biggest names ing ranchers˛ into computer guy and I had them shipped at 9 a.m. and a traditional worship service at 11 a.m.; Children’s service in the business who I’m sure geeks. Forty years ago we were to an auction market equidisstarts at 9:30 a.m. ; For more information, call the church office at (805) would not want their names lucky to get a weaning weight, tant to both their ranches. The 238-3702.Ext. 206. associated with mine. a sire, dam, four legs and a gear problem arose when the cheap My friends and neighbors box that worked. Heck, the all bull buyer got there first and UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; NursMEDITATIONS ery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; 805-466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

I am so absolutely crazy about happened. Then, even His own ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH spring. I start looking for signs friends could hardly believe it.

513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize of spring right after Christmas. And His enemies tried to cover — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James I know that’s crazy, but there it up.

Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office 805-466-0379, is nothing better than seeing But 20 centuries have come fax 805-466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesabuds on the trees, flowers and gone since then and no tascadero.org. blooming after a cold winter one has ever been able to and the days getting longer disprove the resurrection of and warmer.

Christ. Instead, it has become One of the reasons I love a well-known, commonly-acWayne Riddering spring so much is that it ushers cepted fact of history. Time is COLUMNIST summer in. As a kid summer calculated around the incarmeant no school, fishing, going nation - B.C. and A.D. 2.2 “Behold! Winter is past! The barefoot and fruit on the trees. billion people call themselves rain is over and gone.

Fall, on the other hand, meant believers in the One who came Flowers appear on the earth, back to school, shorter, colder out of the grave alive that the time of singing has come! days, no more apricots on the spring morning near Jerusalem.

The voice of the turtledove is tree and wearing shoes every The resurrection changed heard in our land.” day except Saturdays. human history and changes - The Song of Solomon 2: 11-12 The other thing I relish human being today. I am living about spring is Easter. Just as proof that there is a God, that pring is my favorite time we witness new life coming He is not dead, that He loves of year. This year the first out of trees and plants that and accepts sinners and that day of spring is March appear dead, Jesus shocked the He gives new life to all who 19th. My birthday is March world by coming back from accept His grace and forgive19th. Coincidence? I think not! death to life. He said He was ness. When I tried to live life My birthday falling on the first going to do this, but few took without Him I failed horribly. day of spring may explain why Him seriously until it actually When I finally came to the

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took the two expensive bulls.

Oh well, at least one guy was happy.

Then there was the time I was unceremoniously run out of Montana. It seems in that wonderful state, overflowing with great cattle, there is an unwritten rule that auctioneers will only take $250 bids or greater and I kept trying to advance the bid by increments of $12.50.

The most purebred cattle I ever bought at one sale was 42 head and I agonized over every one. I always tried to arrange cheap trucking and I only exceeded my limit once and that was by $50. I also never charged anyone a dime for buying bulls. As a result, there were a few nice thankyou letters, and many ranchers showed their appreciation at Christmas. Over the years I was given boxes of rice, Pendleton blankets, crates of apples, styrofoam containers of great steaks, peaches, cans of almonds and olives, and a beautiful Mark Dahl-made silver belt buckle.

One smart aleck, the guy I bought a black Limousin bull for instead of the red one he requested, even sent me a brand new pair eyeglasses.

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end of myself I surrendered to the Risen King. The Friend of Sinners welcomed me back.

Oh, what a glorious day! It was springtime in my soul after a long, cold miserable winter of sin.

Every day God brings life out of death when we repent and believe Him. He died to save us not only from guilt and hell but so that we would never be alone ever again. Since Jesus is no longer in the grave He is able to live with us and in us and through us every day.

To know and love and serve Him is a little taste of heaven right here and now. Walking with Him is like the first day of spring every day, even on the coldest, darkest days of winter.

Behold! Winter is past! The rain is over and gone.

Flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come!

The voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”

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avid Paul Bentz was born in 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Leonard Joseph and Clyde Maureen Bentz and passed away in Atascadero, California on Feb. 14, 2020. He graduated from High School in Ontario, California and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959, as a Petty Officer, Second Class. He married Lillian June Bentz and had two children, Gina and Gregory Bentz. He remarried, in 1978, and began a second family with Kathleen Bentz, the love of his life. Together, they raised Scott, Megan (Larson) and Drew Bentz.

David began his public service career in the City of Ontario, later joining the City of Monterey Park, where he served as a Purchasing Agent, Director of Management Services, and retired as their City Manager in 1988. He subsequently held similar financial management

positions for the cities of San Juan Capistrano, City of Orange, City of Hesperia, City of Ontario, and the City of San Miguel, California. In 1995, he opened his own consulting business, Revenue Allocation Management, and contracted with a number of municipalities and other organizations. A long-time resident of Rancho Cucamonga, he moved his young family to Atascadero, California in 1997, where he served on the City Planning Commission, and was politically active in bids for City Council and City Treasurer. He also served as Scoutmaster with Troop 155 of the Boy Scouts of America. He took great pride in developing his own boys and many other young men to achieve their Eagle Scout goals. He championed service to the community and led by example. He was an usher, greeter, and served on the Atascadero Church of the Nazarene Board of Directors and Finance Committee for seven years. He attended

the Atascadero Bible Church for 16 years. He concurrently served as President of the Board of Directors for Creative Alternative for Learning and Living (CALL) for 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Patricia Bentz and Beverly Skelton, brother Robert Bentz, and children Gina and Gregory Bentz. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen Bentz, daughter Megan Larson, sons Scott and Drew Bentz, grandchildren Greg, Clayton, Lundy, and Dax of San Luis Obispo County, his sister Diana Zbinden of Vancouver, Washington, brothers Leonard Bentz of Las Vegas, Nevada and Steven Bentz of Allentown, Pennsylvania, A Celebration of Life service will be held at Atascadero Bible Church on March 13th at 2pm. Should friends desire, the family has asked that any memorial contributions be sent to Creative Alternatives for Learning and Living, 805-466-0766, info@callprogram.org.

Crash Causes $70K in Damages at Integrity Motors STAFF REPORT ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero Police and Fire Department responded to a vehicle collision at approximately 2:17 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Integrity Motors, located on 4650 El Camino Real, Atascadero.

An elderly drive experienced what officials called an “alleged medical issue” and crashed through the fence of the Integrity Motors parking lot and into several of the lot’s cars. No one was injured in the collision, although officials say that the driver was transported to a local area hospital Owner of Integrity Motors, Harry Rajah, told Atascadero News that the accident caused more than $70,000 in damages A vehicle accident on the 4600 block of El Camino Real caused $70K in damages at a local business. at the business.

Photo courtesy of the Atascadero Police Department

Hale Faces a Maximum Sentence of 15 Years Paso Robles woman facing manslaughter charges changes plea to ‘no contest’

STAFF REPORT

SARAH HALE

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Paso Robles woman Sarah Hale was charged in 2018 with the death of a man who

was reportedly attempting to stop her from driving while intoxicated, and on Feb. 19 she changed her pleas to “no contest” and will face a maximum sentence of 15 years.

Hale faced charges of felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, riving with a blood-alcohol level above .08 percent causing injury, driving under the influence of alcohol

Susan Beatie Local Artist and Creator of the Charles Paddock Zoo Lifesize Bronze Tiger Statue

Happy Birthday Mom! 90 Years Young!

February 21, 2020

causing injury, and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office.

According to the report on the Dec. 28, 2018 incident, Jose Montesguillen was among a group of Hale’s friends attempting to prevent her from driving her vehicle from Santa Maria Brewing Co. in Paso Robles. Montesguillen was thrown from the vehicle according to reports on the incident and died from injuries suffered from hitting the pavement.

Hale has been out on bail since shortly after her arrest, and was reported as regularly attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and checking in with her sponsor. Her attorney told the court that she was unaware that anyone was injured at the time of the incident, and the preliminary trial was scheduled for March 27, 2020. Before that hearing occurred, Hale changed her pleas.

According to the DA’s office, there was no agreement between Hale and the prosecution. Sentencing is set for April 6.

DEATHS MUGGELBERG — Mildred Harstad Muggelberg, 101, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Feb.14, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

AGUILAR — Juan Rafael Antolino Aguilar, 32, a San Miguel resident passed away on Feb.17, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

GRILLI — Gregory Benjamin Grilli, 59, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Feb. 16, 2020.

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

GILBERT — Ted Jay Gilbert, 86, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Feb.14, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

ANDERSON — Jere Anderson, 80, of Templeton passed away on Feb. 5.

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

PICKETT-BERKS — Monnie Lou Pickett-Berks, 67, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Feb.16, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

BECKER — Doris May Becker, 95, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Jan. 17, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home.

MONTEATH — Edward B. Monteath, 101, a Paso Robles resident passed away on Feb. 19,2020.

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

ROAD CLOSURES DELAY on BITTERWATER RD: From Highway 58 to county limits. ROAD WORK from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28. Road work may cause up to five-minute delays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

For more information, contact Doug Spang at (805) 237-3151.

DELAY on DOVER CANYON RD: Gravel portion. ROAD WORK from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28. Road grading may cause up to five-minute delays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information contact Doug Spang at (805) 237-3151.

DELAY on LITTLE MORRO CREEK RD: ROAD WORK from Feb. 18 to Feb. 28. Road work may cause up to five-minute delays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Josh Vasquez at (805) 781-4310.

CLOSURE on RIVER GROVE DR at Estrella River Bridge: ROAD WORK from July 15, 2019 to March 20, 2020 - Road closed to through traffic for bridge rehabilitation project. Follow detour signs to use alternate routes. For more information contact Cori Marsalek at (805) 781-4995.

WEATHER THURSDAY

79º | 45º FRIDAY

76º | 47º SATURDAY

66º | 40º SUNDAY

57º | 37º MONDAY

63º | 38º ­ TUESDAY

68º | 40º SEASON-TO-DATE RAINFALL

Atascadero: 7.29” Paso Robles: 7.27”

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CRIME

Paso PD Arrest Man for Auto Theft, Narcotics STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — On Friday, Feb. 21, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department located a stolen Nissan Altima parked in the 300 block of Oak St. During the investigation, officers learned Ryan Dutra, 41, had parked the vehicle and was currently inside of a residence. As officers attempted contact Dutra, he fled and was quickly taken into custody. The keys to the vehicle were located with Dutra’s belongings and there was paperwork inside of the vehicle with Dutra’s name on it. Officers spoke with Dutra and determined he was also under the influence of narcotics.

The San Luis Obispo County Auto Theft Task Force was notified of the incident and Dutra was booked at the San Luis Obispo County Jail for auto theft, being under the influence, resisting arrest and a felony warrant.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).

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CHP Responds to Truck, Golf Cart Collision at Heritage Ranch

By MARK DIAZ PASO ROBLES — The California Highway Patrol reported a vehicle collision between a pickup truck and a golf cart at Heritage Ranch at approximately 5:06 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. According to a report issued by the CHP, Jacob Walz made an “unsafe turning movement” in a 2018 Chevy Silverado and crossed into the opposite while attempting to turn onto Heritage Boat Launch Road.

The truck collided into the left side of a Yamaha golf cart driven by 33-year-old Breanna Roinstad. Kati Gradoville was riding in the passenger seat. Also in the cart were five children ranging in ages from 3 to 11-years old. According to the report, the juveniles were ejected from the cart and sustained minor to major injuries. Officer Patrick Seebert said two minors were airlifted to a Fresno hospital for treatment.

Officers arrested Roinstad at the scene for suspicion of DUI. CHP officials said that since Heritage Ranch is private property, the California vehicle code does not apply, and people are allowed to drive golf carts without safety restraints.

“ The onl y vehic le code sections that apply on private property are DUI and injury collisions,” said Officer Patrick Seebart. “That’s the only time that we can go up there and enforce anything.”

Seebart said that activities such as riding in the back of a towed boat or driving a vehicle without using seat belts on private property are not illegal, but they are not recommended either.

According to Seebart, the CHP responds to numerous accidents involving DUIs from people returning from the lake on Nacimiento Lake Drive.

CHP would like to remind people that driving under the influence is not restricted to alcohol but extends to any type of impaired driving caused illegal drugs or legal drugs such as prescription medication or cannabis.

“I think back to before I came on this job, I thought there were only DUIs like Friday night and Saturday night, and that was it, and now you just realize it’s 24/7,” Seebart said. “We get people who we arrest at nine in the morning, and they’re DUI. That was my big shocker that it’s just not Friday and Saturday night.”

BUSINESS

Golden 1 Credit Union Accepting Community Grant Applications Contributed Article NORTH COUNTY — Golden 1 Credit Union (Golden 1) has opened the application period for its Community Grant Program. The program is part of Golden 1’s commitment to giving back to the diverse commu-

nities it serves. Selected nonprofits that promote literacy or serve transition-aged foster youth will each receive up to $50,000.

Since its inception in 2014, the Golden 1 Community Grant Program has partnered with 64 nonprofits in the Sacramento and Fresno regions, providing more than $3.2 million to

support youth literacy and foster youth as they transition to adulthood. Past recipients have utilized funds for literacy mentorship programs, after school activities, and employee training.

“Since Day 1, Golden 1 Credit Union has maintained an unwavering commitment to giving back to the communities we serve,” said Erica

Taylor, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations.

“Through the Golden 1 Community Grant Program, we can connect with and support organizations that address the needs of children and young adults in Sacramento and the Central Valley and help them develop the skills they need to thrive.”

Grant applications and guidelines are available at golden1.com/ communitygrants.

The application period for proposals closes March 12. Golden 1 will notify all applicants about the results in June 2020.

RED LIGHT ROUND UP ATASCADERO FEB. 3 • 06:57: Santa Margarita resident Luis Albertho Abarca, 26, was arrested for battery with serious bodily injury and for assault with a deadly weapon.

• 07:46: Santa Barbara resident Michael Ray Hamlin, 52, was arrested on the 7400 block of El Camino Real for possession of a shopping cart.

• 18:43: Transient Ashley Marie Mack, 33, was arrested at the corner of El Camino Real and Morro Road for an outstanding warrant.

• 20:04: Atascadero resident Kellen John Clarke, 57, was arrested on the 7100 block of El Camino Real for an outstanding warrant.

FEB. 4 • 22:01: Paso Robles resident Michael James Bartucci, 33, was arrested on the 6100 block of San Anselmo Road for driving with a suspended/ revoked license and for displaying false registration.

FEB. 5 • 00:00: Atascadero resident Heidi Win Meador, 32, was arrested in the Salinas Riverbed for an outstanding warrant.

• 23:34: Atascadero resident James Gordon Korski, 24, was arrested on the 5200 block of El Camino Real for possession of a controlled substance.

FEB. 6 • 02:00: Atascadero resident Alan Howard Algie, 57, was arrested on the 4100 block of Templeton Road for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and for driving with a suspended/revoked license.

• 02:07: Transient Erica Chante Paramo, 31, was arrested on the 4100 block of Templeton Road for an outstanding warrant.

• 21:32: Transient Shane Christopher McSeveney Johnson, 27, was arrested on the 6300 block of Morro Road for possession of drug paraphernalia and for an outstanding warrant.

FEB. 7 • 15:26: Transient Anthony Christopher Panos, 21, was arrested on the 6500 block of Capistrano Avenue for a probation violation, willfully resisting arrest and for vandalism.

FEB. 8

• 03:15: Paso Robles resident Juan Carlos Herrera, 23, was arrested at the corner of Traffic Way and Palma Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.

FEB. 9 • 11:03: Graham Scott Condict, 39, was arrested for driving with a suspended/revoked license.

• 22:26: Paso Robles resident Michael Phillip Sheppard, 31, was arrested at the corner of Pacific and Merry Hill for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.

FEB. 18 • 18:27: Paso Robles resident Anthony Michael Suarez, 38, was arrested on the 2300 block of Theatre Drive for petty theft and outstanding PASO ROBLES warrants.

FEB. 16 FEB. 19 • 02:14: San Miguel resident Jaime Gil-Rodri• 02:16: Paso Robles resident Shan Christian Peterguez, 24, was arrested at the corner of 12th Street son, 45, was arrested at the corner of Pine Street and Pine Street for being drunk in public and for and 11th Street for driving under the influence resisting arrest. of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol • 14:41: Paso Robles resident Justin Matthew Jmaev, concentration of .08 or greater.

28, was arrested for being under the influence of a FEB. 20 controlled substance.

• 09:46: Paso Robles resident Jesus Guadalupe • 15:02: Paso Robles resident Connie Lynn Chavarria, 45, was arrested for driving under the Kulinski, 40, was arrested for possession of influence of alcohol, failing to obey a peace officer, controlled substance. driving under the influence of drugs, driving under • 02:27: Paso Robles resident Marcos Morales the influence while addicted to drugs and for Espinoza, 29, was arrested on the 1400 block of possession of unlawful paraphernalia.

Creston Road for driving under the influence • 15:06: Paso Robles resident John Tyler Mondo, of alcohol and for driving with a blood alcohol 24, was arrested for inflicting corporal injury on concentration of .08 or greater. a spouse, resisting arrest, possession of drug para• 23:51: Templeton resident Richard Lee Garcia, 42, phernalia and for outstanding warrants. was arrested on the 800 block of Oak Street for • 21:38: Paso Robles resident Christine Marie Kastbeing drunk in public. ner, 53, was arrested at the corner of Creston Road 23:50: Paso Robles resident Tyler Clay Traylor, and Santa Ysabel Road for driving under the influ25, was arrested for driving under the influence ence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcoof alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol hol concentration of .08 or greater. content of .08 or greater.

FEB. 21 FEB. 17 • 02:15: Paso Robles resident Ryan Antone Dutra, • 00:00: Paso Robles resident Justin Allen Meloon, 41, was arrested at the corner of 4th Street and 24, was arrested on the 2800 block of Riverside Oak Street for taking a vehicle without the owner’s Avenue for multiple outstanding warrants. consent, willfully resisting arrest, being under the • 10:01: Paso Robles resident Connie Lynn influence of a controlled substance and for an Kulinski, 40, was arrested for possession of a outstanding warrant. controlled substance.

• 10:34: Paso Robles resident Chelsea Dawn Burch, • 11:05: An unidentified minor was arrested on the 35, was arrested at the Downtown City Park for 1700 block of Miller Court for battery. being drunk in public.

• 21:30: Paso Robles resident Andrea Lyn Neider, • 11:09: Paso Robles resident Shelly Lynn Cox, 46, 27, was arrested on Creston Road at Flag Way was arrested for destruction of evidence, possession for possession of a controlled substance and for of a controlled substance and for being under the possession of drug paraphernalia. influence of a controlled substance.

• 11:05: Paso Robles resident Amber Lee Jackson, 39, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for a probation violation.

22:04: Templeton resident Julian Burly Galan Smith, 20, was arrested at the corner of Niblick Road and Spring Street for driving under the influence of drugs.

• 22:38: San Miguel resident Michael Lee Jauregui, 44, was arrested at the corner of 30th Street and Spring Street for driving under the influence of alcohol with bodily injury to another person.

FEB. 22 • 01:24: Rancho Cucamonga resident James Jefferson McKee, 48, was arrested at the corner of Niblick Road and South River Road for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.

• 05:12: Oxford, Mich. resident Shane Edward Tucker, 40, was arrested at the corner of Spring Street and 23rd Street for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.

• 08:00: Paso Robles resident Samantha Rae Parker, 29, was arrested for unauthorized entry onto railroad property and for falsely reporting an emergency.

• 13:05: Paso Robles resident Kacy Thomas Santos, 27, was arrested for trespassing, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of unlawful paraphernalia.

• 13:05: Paso Robles resident Jennifer Leah Labrant Baldwin, 39, was arrested for being under the influence, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and for an outstanding warrant.

• 23:43: Paso Robles resident Severiano Santiago, 31, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with bodily injury to another person and for driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or greater.

• 11:47: Paso Robles resident Thomas Arthur Andersen, 33, was arrested on the 1000 block of Silvia Circle for driving under the influence of alcohol and for possession of a controlled substance.

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AARP: Half of U.S. Adults Have Been Targeted by Impostor Scams

With 2020 Census Pending, Findings Show Many May Not Recognize Expected Census Scams CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Impostor scams continue to target large numbers of Americans, and as the federal government launches the 2020 Census, a majority may be susceptible to phony Census correspondence or telephone calls, according to results of a survey released today by the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

The study, “The Impostors: Stealing Money, Damaging Lives,” focused on government impostor scams, in which criminals pose as representatives of agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration or Census Bureau; and relationship scams, when fraudsters pretend to be a relative or someone seeking a romantic relationship online.

Researchers also probed the effects of fraud schemes on intended victims.

Nearly half of U.S. adults (47 percent) reported that they have been targeted by an impostor scam, according to the AARP survey. The Federal Trade Commission received 647,000 reports of imposter scams during 2019, more than any other type of fraud; the FTC says government impostor scams increased more than 50 percent over 2018.

The Decennial Census presents a new opportunity for the criminals who impersonate government officials, and AARP’s survey shows that many consumers may be at risk: Seventy percent of respondents were incorrect or unsure about whether the Census Bureau would contact them via email. Invitations to participate in the Census actually will be sent via U.S. mail.

More than a third (35 percent) expect or are unsure whether the Census questionnaire will ask for their Social Security number. The Census Bureau says it will never ask for sensitive information such as Social Security number, bank account information or passwords, or request payment of a fee.”

“We’ve learned that scammers are very shrewd and adept at capitalizing on current events,” said

Kathy Stokes, director, fraud prevention programs, AARP. “The Census has been in the news, so most people are expecting to hear soon from the Census Bureau. Scammers will use that to their advantage as they aim to deceive people into sharing sensitive information or handing over money.”

Invitations to respond to the Decennial Census will be mailed to U.S. households in March.

Responses to the Census questions may be submitted online or via mail or telephone. By May, Census workers will begin visiting or contacting households that have not yet responded.

For assistance with recognizing potential Census scams, see the tip sheet from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.

The toll of imposter scams goes beyond the financial impact, according to the AARP survey. Among those who have been targeted and/or victimized, 18 percent reported that they experienced health problems or emotional distress as a result of the encounter. People ages 18 to 49 reported health or emotional issues at a higher rate than those age 50 or older.

Among other findings of the survey: Forty-five percent of people age 50 and older have been contacted by a government impostor, as compared to 35 percent of those ages 18 to 49.

Two in five U.S. adults use dating websites, apps or online social groups to find potential dates or romantic partners. Of those, half encountered one of the “red flags” of romance fraud, including requests for money.

The majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat familiar with government impostor scams and relationship scams (including romance fraud and the grandparent scam) -- indicating that efforts by AARP and other consumer advocates to increase public awareness are working. However, Fifty-five percent of survey respondents failed a 10-question fraud safety quiz.

AARP members and the public are invited to learn more about impostor scams and other fraud

schemes by participating in an Online Community Q&A during February. Amy Nofziger, director, fraud victim support, is the host, and will answer your questions and take comments about scams you have encountered.

The AARP Fraud Watch Network launched in 2013 as a free resource for people of all ages.

Consumers may sign up for “Watchdog Alert”

emails that deliver information about scams, or call a free helpline at 877-908-3360 to report scams or get help from trained volunteers in the event someone falls victim to scammers’ tactics. The Fraud Watch Network website provides information about fraud and scams, prevention tips from experts, an interactive scam-tracking map and access to AARP’s hit podcast series, The Perfect Scam.

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The Pet Boost

Furry Friends Help Seniors Feel Less Lonely NEWSUSA Many older adults experience feelings of loneliness and isolation as they age, but pets can provide the companionship and love seniors desire. A new survey conducted by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care Network, found regular interaction with animals can help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness in older adults.

The most frequently cited benefits of pet ownership are company, comfort, unconditional love, entertainment and improved mood. In fact, 86 percent of pet owners agree they would be lonelier and less happy without their pet, and 58 percent agree that they would not be as physically healthy without their pet.

The companionship and love provided by a pet can be especially meaningful for those most at risk for isolation. Home Instead found that pet owners who live alone are significantly more likely to report increased benefits of pet ownership.

Owning a pet can also be an important factor for seniors deciding where they will live as they age. According to the survey, 82 percent of older adults say they will not consider moving to a senior living community without their pet.

W hile interaction with animals has been shown to improve mental and physical well-being in older adults, research from Home Instead confirms that seniors don’t need to own pets to experience the benefits. Those who regularly interact with, but

don’t own, pets report feeling better just spending time with animals owned by family, friends and neighbors.

There are many ways seniors can interact with animals without taking on the responsibility of pet ownership. Here are a few ideas: • Volunteer at a rescue organization or animal shelter.

Many rescue organizations and animal shelters could use an extra hand. Seniors can help provide care for animals, including feeding, watering, restocking supplies, washing dishes, walking dogs, cleaning cages and enclosures or socializing with the animals. Volunteers experience the benefits of interacting with pets, and they can provide some care to an animal in need.

• Get to know your neighbors’ pets. Seniors who regularly walk their neighborhoods will likely see pet owners walking their dogs.

Asking to join them for a walk might lead to new friendships with neighbors and dogs.

• Connect with a therapy animal. Pet Partners therapy teams, made up of a pet owner and his or her registered animal, go into many locations where seniors are living or being treated, such as hospitals, hospice centers and care communities.

• Visit a pet store. Some pet stores sell small animals, such as guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, mice, rats, certain geckos, bearded dragons, snakes, and specific types of frogs, birds and fish. Visiting can provide a pet fix!

With so many options available, finding the right animal interaction for each individual should be as easy as a walk in the dog park.

To help older adults determine what type of pet interaction is right for them, the Home Instead Senior Care® network is offering free information and tips to help seniors incorporate animals into their lives. To learn more about how older adults can bring animals into their lives, visit PetsandSeniors.com or contact your local Home Instead Senior Care office or homeinstead.com.

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Place II” and Rodolfo Martinez, who worked on “F9,” the latest addition to the Fast & Furious franchise, took their places on the crew.

“Everybody was doing me favors like crazy,” Vail said. “But the promise I made was that I wouldn’t put them up in a Motel 6,” Vail said the crew enjoyed the comforts of Adelaide Inn Paso Robles, especially the hot tub.

Vail said that locals played a considerable part in the production of the movie. Her husband, Edward Walton Wilcox, took the role of production designer, Tracey Hal worked as a wardrobe supervisor and makeup supervisor, and Michelle Brice Kraker was set, designer.

Wellness Kitchen catered to the event, which impressed the L.A. crew who were not expecting an A-List craft service. They were not the only ones who were surprised. Shot on location at Cypher Winery in Paso Robles, Vail said the owner SAM (Susan A. Mahler) was taken aback by the size of the operation when the group arrived on set.

“She was completely shocked when the crew showed up, though,” Vail said. “She thought it was going to be three people and a camera, and I showed up with this whole professional crew from L.A. Apart from the SLO Film Fest, “Crimson Cuffs” will have its screening on opening night of the Winter Film Awards in NYC. It will also be shown at three UK film festivals and has been nominated for five awards at the Idyllwild International Film Festival. Nominations include Best Director, The Mary Austin Award for Excellence in Filmmaking (director), Best Cinematographer, Best Actress for (name) and Best Actor.

With the success of the film, Vail created her own production company called Three Virtues, named after her daughters; Patience, Temperance, and Serenity. Vail said she is already working on three films.

“I have a slate of films,” Vail said.

“One is a supernatural thriller that I’m working on as a feature, another one is a family adventure, and another one is a true story based on a young boy that grew up on the Navajo Nation, and I’m working with the Navajo Film Commission on that one.”

Madeline Vail directs actors on the set of “Crimson Cuffs.” Photo by Luke Phillips

Actors Ben Furney, left, and Sandra Glinka on the set of “Crimson Cuffs.”

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and Niblick that complicate that a couple of times a day. The big issue is that none of the mitigation efforts this development is proposing is going to help with the basic problem.”

The plan to ease traffic that the Olsen-South Chandler project and possible future developments would create include two roundabouts along arterial routes, adding turn lanes and using “smart” traffic light that adjusts light times for current traffic conditions.

City Engineer David Athey said that the traffic plan is designed to address issues until the year 2045. He said, according to the plan, drivers would spend an additional four to five seconds at an intersection decades from now.

“We’ve have been planning for traffic in the city for a long time and in anticipation of this project coming in,” Athey said.

Pekema said in a phone interview that he felt the City was facing the traffic challenge the wrong way and found the City’s estimate intersection wait times “hard to believe.” “ The problem is that our current traffic situation is not very good,” Pekema said in a phone interview, “so then, in my opinion, we should be going the other way. We should be working to make it better, whereas they are saying ‘well, it’s going to get worse, but just a little bit and that’s ok. So, that doesn’t really make a lot of sense to me.’”

Olsen-South/Chandler Project Manager Mike Naggar told the Paso Robles Press that the developer has agreed to spend approximately $3 million to ease

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and judge the beverage on a numerical scale.

“There are two in the wine industries, there’s Wine Spectator and Robert Parker that have a massive impact on the industry, and we just don’t have that in the beer industry,” Brewmaster Matt Brynildson said. “We have rating sites, and we just have three of them, Beer Advocate, RateBeer and Untapped.”

RateBeer said that it attempts to level the playing field to give brewers of all scales, locations, age and specialties the chance to compete in a single contest.

This year, the company said it modified its calculations to better take into account recent performance in today’s markets. It achieved this by drawing from the last four years.

“Our winners are big and small, urban and rural, highly specialized or brewing a myriad of styles,” Joe Tucker, founder of RateBeer, said. “RateBeer Best judges them on equal footing, with many of our reviewers traveling extensively, so it’s not uncommon to see a brewery that some people see as their local gem recognized as a global best. In fact, most of our top 100 winners are smaller breweries.”

RateBeer said that its scores are based on a system that considers all of the following criteria; the average total score by qualified raters with a validating factor for reviewers with fewer than a minimum number of reviews, the validation by non-local reviewers, the

traffic congestion. He also said that the adjustments for traffic were not intended to mitigate traffic issues that this project would create, but the traffic that future developments may bring.

“We mitigate all of our traffic,” said Naggar. “So when all of our homes are in, it will be neutral.”

The project also adds a Community Facilities District tax and the services/maintenance tax, when combined with all other existing or approved taxes and assessments (excluding homeowners association assessments), cannot exceed 1.9 percent of the assessed value of each fully improved parcel on top of the property taxes set by the state. Any CFD bond issued would expire in 35 years.

“The big thing to remember in this is we’re looking at a 10 to 30-year project here,” said Councilmember Strong, “so, we’re not

historical performance with placements among the site’s top 5000 beers, and the brewing variety.

To score beers, RateBeer uses a Bayesian-weighted mean so that more ratings increase the score’s validity, according to its website. A beer that has 100 5.0 scores will have a score just thousandths of a point under five, whereas a beer that has only ten 5.0 ratings might have a score a few tenths below a five. RateBeer says that this not only helps combat abuse but ensures a greater validity to our beer lists.

“Firestone is readily available and most of our beers you can find not all over the country but certainly all over California,” Brynildson said. “So, to be in that top ten groups with all of those other super cool kids is pretty special. I think, for us, it feels pretty good to be considered in that high-scoring group.

Brynildson showed his excitement for the upcoming beers to be released this year.

“Oh, man, we’ve got so many cool beers coming up,” he said. He touched on the Coconut Double Mind Haze that used 9 pounds of coconut per barrel to created the decadent concoction. “It’s a super yummy beer that people should be looking out for.”

Walker gave credit to the brewery’s Flyjack beer, a hazy IPA that boasts of only having 96 calories, five grams of carbs and four percent ABV. “We drink a lot of beer, we drink beer for a living,” Walker said. “The very fact that I can drink beer that’s under 100 calories is really great, and it’s got flavor in it, and it’s an honestly derived flavor.”

going to have all these unites immediately, we’re not going to have the traffic impact immediately. Those traffic impacts aren’t even going to appear for at least a year to any degree at all.”

Strong said that every time the City makes “a little tweak” to the road system, people will search out the quickest route to where they are going. The shifting of traffic patterns must be examined to forestall unintended consequences.

“That’s why it’s important to do these things in a meaningful and logical so that the traffic impacts are not unbearable because nobody wants to live with that,” said Stong. “We live in these districts too, and we don’t want to live it, so we’re going to do everything we can so we don’t have to get stuck A rendering showing the plan for the Olsen-South Chandler in traffic just like anyone else.” development, approved by the Paso Robles City Council on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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DISTRICT 5, BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS CANDIDATE Q & A CONTINUED FROM A1

STEPHANIE SHAKOFSKY TRAFFIC PRP: What is the BoS role in improving the QoL on our roads as it relates to general traffic and road quality?

SS: A lot of the roads and traffic issues are under the jurisdiction of the cities but they get funding from the County and to the cities. Our biggest challenge, because we are a rural community, we don’t get our fair share of infrastructure dollars from Sacramento.

We had a dust-up last year where they were going to PRP: If elected, do you plan to promote any changes to take back an allocation that was going to widen 46 existing taxes? If so, why? where the accidents were happening, and the action SS: Not at this point in time. I would take a serious by the governor to sweep up all the transportation review of where we are in our current tax base and dollars to support mass transit in the urban areas, what should be modified, but I don’t have any plans. which is a laudable goal, but hello, we have real problems and real issues here, and we are growing.

PRP: What do you see as the most pressing needs for infrastructure or capital projects in the county?

TOURISM SS: Clearly, we have a growing homeless and afford- PRP: Globally, tourism has led to problems that have motiability crisis — people talk about infrastructure as vated many cities to apply limits or reassess the approach streets, roads and dams, but if you talk about hous- to tourism promotion. How can we balance our economic ing and mental health facilities, that is probably the dependence on tourism with the quality of life we enjoy? highest priority and would be my highest priority SS: When I’m a tourist, in Tuscany or high-touras a supervisor and finding resources to address that ism destinations, I see the hotel fees and additional issue. I don’t the County does a very good job at fees on tourism, and that is something that should assessing where funds are available for affordable be on the plate for us. It doesn’t seem fair that those housing, homeless shelters, and homeless services. who live here take the brunt of the tourism industry.

There are a variety of pots at the federal and state It creates, particularly on Friday nights, traffic and level that local communities can access. wear and tear on our infrastructure. In Napa, there is a hotel tourism tax, and it is not popular with INDUSTRY, ECONOMY & JOBS the hotels, but it is one way to gather the resources PRP: What is your industry, economy & jobs forecast to supplement our need for better traffic and better for our area of SLO County? infrastructure.

SS: The wine and tourism industry is a big-boom industry and needs to be supported in an intelligent MANAGEMENT fashion and going back to the water issue is critical PRP: When managing public agencies, is it better to for the maintenance and continued success of our have more employees at a modest wage, or fewer employwine industry and I’m very worried about where our ees at a wage high enough to attract and retain quality groundwater plan is headed. Right now it is totally applicants? focused on irrigators and asking for a cut back which SS: Honestly, I don’t think there is a straight answer could be damaging to the industry if it is not done for it. Your higher paying staff come from people who in an intelligent way and use the best practices for have been there a long time, and have that historical water management. knowledge base, and you ask anyone when you go to pull a permit, they tell you who to go to because PRP: With respect to the closing of Diablo Canyon, what they have been there 25 years and they understand, as are our most significant opportunities for developing opposed to the kid who hasn’t been there and is just stronger industry for our North SLO County to compen- checking boxes furiously and doesn’t understand the sate for economic losses? nuances and how to work with an applicant through SS: Right now, our economy is really strong. Our the process. It is tricky, and you need to support your airport is booming. Tourism is booming. There are existing staff, even though they are going to be your opportunities for Cal Poly, clean tech, and high tech higher paying because that is where the institutional campuses coupled with the growing wine industry. knowledge and quality of client interaction comes The wine industry is great for tourism and needs in. The answer is, you need both. to be supported, but sometimes the jobs are lower paying, not head-of-household job. That is the real PRP: What is the greatest concern facing our County challenge for us now. How do we capitalize on the now or in the near future? What is the solution? local university and our booming economy to bring SS: We talked about water and it is the most importhigher-paying jobs. ant issue for the North County and continuing our wine and grape tourism industry. Probably one of CANNABIS IN NORTH SLO COUNTY the larger challenges is the loss of good-paying jobs PRP: What is your position with regards to the cannabis and cheap energy from Diablo Canyon. I started my industry in the North SLO County? career as a hydrologist with the USGS. They have a SS: I supported Prop 64, and the legalization of adult research facility in Menlo Park, and my research was recreation use and I particularly support the decrim- on the movement of radionuclides through soil and inalization of cannabis. It should have happened 30 into groundwater and I spent seven years studying years ago. But the concern about or current board them so I have a particular expertise — not that we of supervisors is that they wrote an ordinance and have any moving at Diablo Canyon, but I have a lot of didn’t do a full stakeholder outreach and wrote an experience and expertise in understanding the issues. ordinance basically with the industry and what came out was the allowance of large indoor manufacturing PRP: What are your goals for term? facilities that only need to be set back 300 feet from SS: Our groundwater management plan will come family residences. back in a year, hopefully approved by Sacramento, and needs to be implemented. That is where the rubber PRP: How would your presence on the BoS impact future meets the road, where you need smart, thoughtful decisions about the cannabis industry? leadership to put a plan into place that can be put SS: At a minimum, I would increase any setbacks in place without crashing the economy or pitting from 300 to at least a 1,000 feet, and I would seri- home owners or small ranchers against vineyards. ously consider the ‘Denver model’ which says it is fine We need to work cooperatively with all the users of as long as it is in an industrial area. There are other the groundwater basin and figure this out and move issues, and unfortunately, there are other issues. It forward. That is number one. Number two is governis one of the reasons I was recruited to run because ment reform and transparency — making sure we are the cannabis thing was done without full outreach. operating in an open and transparent way, and my The way Prop 64 was written is that you cannot sell transparency reforms are on my website. cannabis with pesticides or herbicides, but the problem is when you have a cannabis farm go in next to PRP: How do those goals affect the next 5-10 years of an avocado grove and they have to spray and any our region? pesticides drift onto the cannabis, they are liable for SS: Again, on the water issue it is huge. The state is that million-dollar crop. requiring a plan to obtain sustainability in 20 years.

Their definition of sustainability is you are not taking HOUSING any more water out of your groundwater basin than PRP: What is the County’s opportunity for creating mother nature is replenishing more or less on an or improving affordable housing in our area, and how annualized basis. To get to those numbers, there is a would your work on the BoS address our future hous- lot of work ahead. We are going to have to get there ing needs? through conservation and perhaps finding some new SS: I’ve talked a lot about encouraging from the water — the reuse of the wastewater — that is a huge private sector more mixed-income projects where impact on our economy for the next 10 years. Also, I you may allow a developer to build 100 new apart- just strongly believe in open and transparent governments at market rate, but require 10 to 20 percent set ment and I have a huge problem with our current aside for affordable housing that is totally subsidized supervisors lack of transparency. by the private sector. So if they are charging market rate for 80 percent of their housing, it is subsidizing PRP: If elected, how does your presence change the the other 20 percent. We are seeing that a little bit dynamic of the BoS and lead to the accomplishment of here in the Paso Robles area, but it is something that your goals for our region, and the improvement of our needs to be fully adopted. county’s future?

SS: Replacing the current incumbent would be a WATER huge stepping stone to reforming the current board. I PRP: What is the biggest threat to our local water supply, think he is heavily influenced, and if he isn’t peddling and what can be done to protect/preserve/improve it? influence, he is recusing himself. Two weeks ago, the SS: The biggest threat is over-pumping or over-use. County had an agenda item on their meeting to put This is an arid region, and we are currently — to the a moratorium on their vaping products, which is best data I’ve seen — taking more water out than very popular now in local cities to ban these prodis being put in. That is why we have to develop a ucts, because we know they are killing people and sustainability plan. There is only two ways to go — he had to recuse himself from the vote. The measure you conserve more, or find more. Finding more water passed anyways, 4-0, but the issue is that for the is really tricky and really expensive. There is talk about north district, we don’t have representation. If he has raising the height on the Salinas dam, and there is to recuse himself, we have no representation, and it is a lot of talk about the Paso Robles wastewater and unhealthy to have someone who has so many corpousing it for recharge or using the Nacimiento supply rate clients — we know now that Phillip-Morris is and mixing it with wastewater for irrigation. one of his clients, and I assume will be a client in the future.

sarily the closest to my heart — which is homelessness — but because it is the biggest issue, water. We cannot grow intelligently unless we really get a full understanding of our aquifer and resources. We have been, by the data we have, taking more out of our aquifer that mother nature has been putting in on an annualized basis. It’s unsustainable … so that is the planning department.

JOHN PESCHONG POLICY PRP: What one part of the County government would receive more attention if you were elected?

JP: The two are public works and the department of building and planning. And the reason is because they both actually work on water issues in the Paso Robles Basin, which is, I believe, the main reason I was elected threeand-a-half years ago, to write basically the sustainability plan and get that submitted. They said “We couldn’t get it done, we were fighting.” We formed a cooperative committee with the City of Paso Robles, the Shandon/San Juan Water District, the CSD in San Miguel and the County and we were able to get it done.

WATER PRP: What is the biggest threat to our local water supply, and what can be done to protect/preserve/improve it?

JP: I think the biggest threat is the watering of crops.

We have 44,000 acres of grapes and I think that a lot of people are just scared. If you look at the plan we put together removes the de minimis users from that — and the Department of Water Resources wants us to have in the ordinance some sort of cutback until we come into sustainability. There was originally some discussion that it would be 60 percent cutback. That would destroy the economy of the North County if you have to do that. So I don’t believe that’s the case.

TRAFFIC PRP: What is the BoS role in improving the QoL on our roads as it relates to general traffic and road quality?

JP: Most of the traffic discussions are about the 101 down in the Pismo Beach area and then 227 coming out of the City of San Luis. For me, it’s safety here in the North County. As you know, the governor about four months ago, decided to take $15 million that had been pledged to the Antelope Grade, which is just the 46/41 where they meet.

The Antelope Grade goes up toward Bakersfield and that was going to widen it … he took it and moved it out to the train in the Central Valley. So I sent a letter the California Transportation Commission and so did Jordan Cunningham and so did a number of people including Fred Strong, PRP: What do you see as the most pressing needs for infra- council member from Paso, and we were able to get $10 structure or capital projects in the county? million restored but we’re still missing $5 million.

JP: Certainly roads. We actually added, the board majority, Debbie, Lynn and I, added that onto the goals of the TOURISM County, it’s the number four and it wasn’t there before. PRP: Globally, tourism has led to problems that have motiWe’ve really hit some roads in my district. I’ll give you an vated many cities to apply limits or reassess the approach example, it would be Santa Rita Road, real problems with to tourism promotion. How can we balance our economic that. We’ve gotten a hold of that and I actually think we’ve dependence on tourism with the quality of life we enjoy? done that. Ranchita Canyon is one that we’re working on JP: It’s a great question and they’re having that discussion actually right now. My big grandaddy road is Bitterwa- in a number of cities because of vacation rentals, right? ter Road which is almost out to Cholame and I drove it And if I make this a vacation rental am I taking this out again this weekend and the potholes are enormous, just of the housing world where I could be housing a family? big potholes in the middle of the road.

My belief is that yes, there are problems sometimes with tourism but I believe that the benefits outweigh those INDUSTRY, ECONOMY & JOBS problems. We could fix the problems. If we know what PRP: What is your industry, economy & jobs forecast for they are, we can alleviate some of those problems. Traffic our area of SLO County? in the South County is obviously one of them. But the JP: I think that we’re doing very well right now, I think one thing that people need to remember … the wineries, the economy is working pretty much throughout Califor- are the reason why we actually survived as a community. nia, it’s a very strong economy, and throughout the country. I do think though with the closure of Diablo there is MANAGEMENT some storm clouds on the horizon. We’ve invested a lot PRP: When managing public agencies, is it better to have of money and time into a couple of organizations. There’s more employees at a modest wage, or fewer employees at a the Economic Vitality Corporation. And the goal is to wage high enough to attract and retain quality applicants? be able to really build them out to be able to support the JP: I actually think that we have modest wages here in San economic vitality of our region. Melissa James, her orga- Luis Obispo County for county employees. Attracting nization is really focused on working down at Vanden- new folks is the toughest thing because we are competberg Air Force Base and the kind of space, the private, I ing against other counties and the Sheriff ’s Department guess, corporate space entities are expanding and looking is the prime example. One of my campaign promises last forward to expanding. time was two additional sheriff ’s deputies for the North County. We’d just got the gentleman who had signed on PRP: With respect to the closing of Diablo Canyon, what board and went through the academy, he’s out in Shanare our most significant opportunities for developing stron- don now every day and he’s doing a spectacular job. But it ger industry for our North SLO County to compensate for was very tough to find these folks because we’re recruiting economic losses? against Fresno County, L.A. County and Orange County.

JP: A lot of those folks there are nuclear engineers, a lot of them have a military background, they come into our PRP: What is the greatest concern facing our County now county to take those highly skilled jobs. As 2025 comes or in the near future? What is the solution? along and they actually close it down, there’s going to be JP: The greatest concern I have is that the State of Caliso much cleanup there for so long. The biggest fear I have fornia and the Department of Water Resources does not is — you’ve got the federal government decided to build accept our plan and they come in and take over our water Yucca mountain years ago and be able to take the nuclear basin, the Paso Robles Basin. My plan, I actually went waste, the spent fuel rods and move it there. Well now, the and met with the Department of Water Resources in State of Nevada says you can’t open Yucca Mountain, so Sacramento before we submitted the plan and got them we as taxpayers of course spent a billion dollars now on a to understand our thinking behind it and how we built an really great storage facility that can never be used. organization of cooperation between the city, the county and the private water district and the CSD and how we CANNABIS IN NORTH SLO COUNTY all came together on this to know this is the best way to PRP: What is your position with regards to the cannabis be able to manage this basin. industry in the North SLO County?

JP: We did pass a ordinance in the county. It did a number PRP: If elected, what are your goals for the term? of things. It does not allow for brick and mortar canna- JP: Two goals, and I’m only running for one more term if I bis stores in the community. I did a tour of the City of am blessed to be elected, I will not be running for a second Boulder, Colorado with the chamber of commerce and term and I’m telling you this so you can hold me accountwe really learned a lot from those folks and the trials and able. I think that the goal here, the sustainability plan and tribulations of that. We allow delivery service in the county the basin and the Paso Robles Basin, that’s number one. as long as they work through the permitting process with Number two is homelessness. So I’ve walked a number of the state and the county government. The ordinance does precincts, going door-to-door knocking on doors during allow manufacturing, the ordinance does allow for some this campaign. Knocking on doors and talking to people. cannabis growing.

And the number one issue is the homeless problem. So I’m going to focus all my energy making sure we work PRP: How would your presence on the BoS impact future with ECHO to be able to build the Paso Robles shelter decisions about the cannabis industry? and get the people out of the river.

JP: I will continue to fight against the brick and mortar cannabis dispensaries, especially when the City of PRP: How do those goals affect the next 5-10 years of Atascadero and the City of Paso Robles said no. Then there our region? are people that approach me and say, “We want to put one JP: In Sacramento, so they feel the heat from constituright outside the city limits.” I think if you have delivery ents [concerning homelessness] … you know they take service people have access to adult use of cannabis. So my all our tax dollars, we want them all coming back into opinion is not going to change. I look at it as an agricultural these programs. All of these things have been a 5-0 vote, crop, it is only allowed right now on agricultural lands and they’re all focused on being able to help this group of folks. rural lands, we don’t allow it in residential lands. The six Especially with 40 Prado, that really brought everybody plants that’s guaranteed by the state law Prop 64 which I together. We’ve had a decrease over the last seven years of did not support and did not vote for though it’s the law the number of people homeless in this county, but from and the rule of law and I have to follow that. the last Point in Time count we went up, I think another 200. So it’s fluctuating.

HOUSING PRP: What is the County’s opportunity for creating or improv- PRP: If elected, how does your presence change the dynamic ing affordable housing in our area, and how would your work of the BoS and lead to the accomplishment of your goals for our on the BoS address our future housing needs? region, and the improvement of our county’s future?

JP: The 70 percent, to me, of people’s take home pay that JP: As you know, I was kind of the mover and shaker with they’re putting toward their housing costs, is unacceptable. the seven city mayors to be able to institute the civility code I think that if we can lower that to 50 percent to a third for the board of supervisors. I think I have changed the way of their take home, and figure out ways to get them into a that we deal with the public. It was not necessarily how we house, I think that would be the ultimate goal. We’ve done deal with each other, the five, because we’re five dynamic a number of things, we passed the ADU units - Auxilary people that have their own constituencies. My district tends Dwelling Units - and that was done two weeks ago. We’re to be the most conservative district, I believe, that I repreworking on farm worker housing, that’s coming up here. sent. Bruce Gibson’s tends to be the most liberal district, That will get people actually out of, I think, apartments he represents that. We have to find common ground. I in like the City of Paso, and be able to get them, if we can think the civility code allowed us to begin to have those do this, out onto the land. dialogues. I’m going to continue to do that.

PRP: If elected, do you plan to promote any changes to existing taxes? If so, why?

JP: I do. I said earlier, I’d love to but I can’t find three votes to cut the salaries of the supervisors, it’s going to be tough, so let’s not use that one as the example. There are fees that come before the board and I have supported some fees in the past. Most of the fee increases that have come before the board have not been fee increases, they’ve been status quo or cuts. There’s things that, as we progress as a society, have changed. Like the County used to charge a dollar a page to fax things to people. Well nobody faxes anymore, it’s email. So we’re able to eliminate fees that way, on different documents and things like that.

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Kilber, Maduena place third at CIF-CS Division 2

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com MADERA — Last weekend, the Paso Robles Bearcats wrestling team made the trip to Madera to compete in the CIF Central Section Division 2 wrestling tournament and came home with eight wrestlers that will advance to Masters this weekend at Hoover.

CIF-CS Division 2 is made up of 11 teams in Arroyo Grande, California City, Dos Pa l o s , E x e t e r, F i re b a u g h , G o l d e n Va l l e y, H a n f o r d , Liberty High School, Madera S outh, Monac he, P ioneer Valley, Porterville, Redwood, Robert F. Kennedy, Sanger and Paso Robles who were all wrestling for a spot in Masters and eventually, at State. In order for a wrestler to advance, they must finish in the top seven.

The eight Bearcats wrestlers who have advanced are Shane Baugh, Jacob Marmalejo, Dylan Maduena, Peyton Kilber, Ian Rodriguez, Cameron Davidson, Leo Kemp and Blake Haupt.

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their freshman year.

“Those are two guys who will definitely contribute this year but I also look at guys like Tanner O’Farrell, who is coming around as a young sophomore,” Thornhill said. “I also think about Dylan Allison, who had a great outing last Saturday. Preston Regalado had a good outing for us on Saturday as well.

We’ve got some depth there and I think

side from the State Meet this weekend in Bakersfield for wrestling, the winter season in the North County of San Luis Obispo has officially drawn to a close, which means one thing for myself in particular: time to choose the Athletes of the Year.

This is a new feature that our publishers, Nic and Hayley Mattson, have allowed me to do this year and it’s one of my favorite things to do but it is also incredibly tedious. While I have spent the past two or three weeks texting with coaches and athletic directors about who is the best girls soccer player and the best boys basketball player, I also want to hear from you, the community.

While the final say will obviously come down to my decision, I would love to get some e-mails, text messages or dare I say it, even phone calls, endorsing who you think

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Left, Paso Robles sophomore outfielder Bryson Hoier, middle, senior catcher CJ Ontiveros, right, junior pitcher Jakob Wright. Photo by Connor Allen

A NEW HOPE Bearcats rebuild roster after seniors depart

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com

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he Bearcats baseball season is officially under way as the team opened its season last Saturday.

With a new year comes new expectations and new hope after Paso Robles finished 15-15 a year ago under new head coach Jonathan Thornhill.

The Crimson ‘Cats said goodbye to eight seniors from the 2019 team

including some of their top arms and bats but have reloaded and entered this year with a deep team loaded with a mix of seniors down to sophomores.

Ryan Harvell, Lucas Climer and Mark Martinez led the way on the mound for Paso Robles a year ago (combined had 30 appearances) but with all three now gone, Paso Robles has rebuilt their rotation starting with junior Jakob Wright and sophomore Carson Turnquist, who both have played varsity baseball since

YOUTH SOCCER

Paso Robles U12 Girls All-Star Team Advances to Section Finals

By CONNOR ALLEN high level throughout the tourconnor@pasoroblespress.com nament season,” Bump said.

“This particular team has been After a dominant perfor- remarkable to watch from week mance throughout the Ameri- one. They play as a team, know can Youth Soccer Organization where each other are on the All-Star Tournament season, field, and each player contributes taking first-place in all but one their part to create a sum greater tournament, the Paso Robles than our parts. We played some U12 Girls All-Star Team is excellent soccer teams over the heading to Bakersfield this past six weeks, but each week weekend to compete for the our girls played stronger, and Section 10 Championship. have been the team to beat in The U12 Girls All-Star soccer every tournament.” team won the Region 741 Area T h e Pa s o R o b l e s g i r l s Q Playoffs on Feb. 8 at Barney outscored their opponents 9-2 Schwartz Park which will send in their three games during the them to the Section 10 Finals Area Q Playoffs. in Bakersfield this upcoming “Every one of these girls weekend. played their very best soccer,” The Paso Robles U12 Girls Kimpton said. “They moved All-Stars beat Lompoc in their the ball well and used the entire last game of the day, 2-1, which field to stretch their opponents. guaranteed them enough points It was nice to see them play to advance to the next round of at a high level, really focusing competition. The U12 Girls on connecting passes, and our All-Star team is coached by defense was suffocating for our Scott Bump and Allison Kimp- opponents. The result was multiton.

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Rhône Rangers Experience Spotlights Local, National Wines

By MIRA HONEYCUTT

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“You don’t need to shove Cab off its perch — there’s room for more diversity.”

David Gates, 1980s, it was of the vineyard used mainly as a planted in 1996 in blend and not a Sonoma. A region varietal wine known for zinfanuntil wines such del, pinot noir as Q upe syrah, and chardoncraf ted by Bob nay, Sonoma is Lindquist in producing great Santa Maria syrah, said Gates, Valley, kicked off senior vice-presa trend. ident of vineFrom my walk - Jason Haas yard operations at about at the grand Ridge. tasting there was “California made iterations of Rhônes for a an abundance of outstanding varietal syrah and long time, since the 1800s,” noted Gates of the its eclectic blends from Paso wineries such as Cass, historical garnacha and mataro, predecessors Cypher, Derby, Halter Ranch, TH Estate, Copia, of grenache and mourvédre respectively. “The Summerwood and Ecluse, among others. renaissance began in the 1970s and 80s. Now The vast array of California wines presented it’s part of the lexicon.” from Napa, Sonoma and Livermore Valley revealed California’s Rhône plantings can be traced the varied flavor profiles of Rhône-style wines, back to the late 1880s when Portuguese farmers deep and bold syrahs and mourvédres, fragrant planted mataro to produce jug wines. Later it took grenaches as well as aromatic whites. the name mourvédre when California’s Rhône It was particularly interesting to savor wines Rangers’ brigade sought out the grape in Contra from Virginia, a state that boasts some 340 winerCosta County and labels such as Bonny Doon ies. Shannon Horton, winemaker/family represenand Cline Cellars (Sonoma) made it fashionable tative of Gordonsville-based Horton Vineyards, in the 1990s. offered a 2018 Barrel Select syrah that was a While syrah was planted in California in the lighter, earthier version in an Old World style.

“That’s what syrah is in Virginia,” said Horton.

“We brought the first planting of viognier to Virginia,” she added. I found another light version in the 2018 Côtes du Kubli, a syrah/grenache blend from Troon Vineyard in Oregon’s Applegate Valley.

California’s Rhône movement began in the 1970s by a band of renegade winemakers led by Randall Graham, at his Bonny Doon Winery in Santa Cruz Mountains. Then came the iconic Le Mistral in 1974, the first varietal syrah made by Napa Valley’s Joseph Phelps Winery. A year later, Paso pioneer Gary Eberle made history with the first large commercial planting of syrah in California. Planted at Paso’s Estrella River Winery and known as the Estrella clone, this planting marked the beginning of syrah in the U.S. Tablas Creek pushed the movement further with its Franco-American joint-venture in 1989 partnered with the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel in France’s southern Rhône region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

While there’s more cabernet sauvignon grown in Paso than Rhône-style grapes, this region still gets buzz as the Rhône Zone. So will syrah get a strong foothold as a cabernet alternative?

“The paradigm is different,” Haas said. “You don’t need to shove Cab off its perch — there’s room for more diversity.”

s we step into the 2020s, where is the Rhône Rangers movement headed?

I posed this question to many vintners before the onslaught of some 650 attendees of the annual Rhône Rangers Experience, staged at the Paso Robles Event Center on Feb. 16. Jason Haas, general manager and partner at Paso’s Tablas Creek Vineyard & Winery, maintained an upbeat assessment.

“There’s a ton of momentum compared to where we were ten years ago,” said Haas, who credits this growth to the evolving diversity of Rhône-style wines in shops and wine programs.

“American consumers are more open to things that they don’t know than they’ve ever been and know more things than they’ve ever known.” Plus: “The winemakers are relentlessly creative.”

Paso, along with its neighboring Central Coast wine regions, has claimed its place as the Rhône Zone.

“Paso is the epicenter of Rhône Rangers,” declared Haas. “There are more Rhône growers and producers here than anywhere in the U.S.” Yet Randy Phillips, owner/winemaker at Paso’s Red Soles Winery, admits to consumer resistance.

“If you’re selling syrah directly to the customer in your tasting room, you sell out,” he noted.

“Otherwise, it’s a tough sell in grocery stores.

In the general market, it’s not happening; it’s an acquired taste and has a minute percentage.”

Primarily a grower, Phillips, who produces 65 tons of syrah for long-term contract-buyers, keeps 50 percent of the grapes for his production. “If I lost my contracts, it would be hard to sell.”

However, from the enthusiasm of the crowd, it was obvious that Rhône-style wines have a considerable following. This year’s grand tasting, usually reserved for Paso wineries, expanded to include national Rhône growers and producers, from such states as Virginia, Oregon, Washington and Northern California, bringing the total representation to 78 wineries.

With more than 20 grape varieties grown in southern France’s Rhône Valley, this style of wine has carved out a niche with American oenophiles looking for flavors that are diverse yet approachable: the deliciously appealing raspberry-laced grenache, spicy, peppery notes unleashed by syrah and full-bodied mourvèdre. Not to mention the combination of all three into the popular GSM blend or the aromatic roussanne, marsanne and viognier among the whites.

“There’s a higher presence [of Rhône wines] now than it’s ever been,” insisted Chris Cherry, founder/ winemaker of Paso’s Villa Creek Winery.

For Bill Easton, of Terre Rouge Winery, in the Sierra Foothills, the one constant is syrah. “Vineyards planted by the pioneers — for me that’s super cool. Now they are producing super complex wines.”

Winemaker/owner of Ranchero Cellars, Amy Butler, who began her career working with chardonnay and pinot noir at Napa Valley’s Schramsberg, fell in love with Rhônes when she moved to Paso.

“It opened my eyes to a whole new family of wines,” said Butler, offering the 2016 vintage of her signature carignan.

In recent years, wineries known for zinfandel or pinot noir got in the Rhône game. Take the exalted wines of Ridge Vineyards (with vineyards in Sonoma County and Santa Cruz Mountains). From left, Jason Haas (Tablas Creek Vineyards & Winery), Bob Lindquist (Lindquist Family Wines) and Bill Easton (Terre Rouge Winery). Photos “Syrah in our wine club is on fire,” said by Mira Honeycutt

Amy Butler (Ranchero Cellars) and Randy Phillips (Red Soles Winery), Paso Robles.

Ciera and Mark Adams of Ledge Vineyards in Paso Robles.

Neil Collins (Lone Madrone Winery), Paso Robles.

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COMEDY

Steve Martin, Martin Short: ‘The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment’ CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE

PASO ROBLES — Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. The tour will make a stop at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 18, with special guests Jeff Babko and The Steep Canyon Rangers.

Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other.

Martin and Short’s chemistry and timing on stage reflect a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film “Three Amigos.” These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015 when they launched their first live show entitled “A Very Stupid Conversation.”

“The Funniest Show in Town at the Moment” follows Steve Martin and Martin Short’s celebrated sold-out tour “An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life.” The show was filmed for a Netflix special that earned rave reviews and garnered four Emmy® nominations. Fueled by comedic precision and anchored in a lifelong friendship, Rolling Stone called the special “wryly hip but unexpectedly touching,” with the New York Times describing it “gleeful and satisfying.”

Tickets are on sale now at: vinaroblesamphitheatre.com.

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT

FINE ART

“Brushstrokes 2020” to Feature SLO Museum of Art Painters Group Juried show comes to Morro Bay April 2 CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE MORRO BAY — Morro Bay Art Association is set host The Painters Group of San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, and their compelling, juried exhibit, “Brushstrokes 2020.”

This annual event is a collective of exceptional paintings, featuring works from current TPG and MBAA members throughout the Central Coast.

A variety of accepted mediums include acrylic, oil, mixed media, watercolor, pastel and digital, encompassing a wide range of subject matter of figurative, landscape and abstract.

The juror, Marcia Harvey, is an award-winning artist who earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Studio Art from the University of California and Master of Fine Art degree from Washington State University. Marcia is currently on the faculty of Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo and teaches printmaking. She is an author and blogger who stated of her own artwork, “These works

“Morro Bay,” a watercolor painting by Page Graeber. Contributed photos

are still lifes and landscapes, field notes and occasions, letters and witnessings. Like the painters of 17th Century Dutch still lifes, I’m interested in illustrating mundane objects with a care and regard for them, and an emphasis on the transitory nature of life.”

Whether you are attending this striking exhibit to observe or to purchase, you are in for a delight!

“Brushstrokes” is on display in the Russell Gallery, upstairs, April 2 through May 11. Meet the artists at the opening reception Sunday, April 5, from 2-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Art Center Morro Bay is open from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. daily.

WHAT: Brushstrokes 2020 WHEN: April 2-May 11, 2020 WHERE: Art Center Morro Bay, 835 Main St,

Morro Bay, CA 93442 CONTACT: 805-772-2504 or email artcenter.

morrobay@gmail.com WEBSITE: artcentermorrobay.org

“My Own Path,” an oil painting by Carolyn Henderson.

FILM

Documentary Tells Story of the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy Screening set for March 16 CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE ATASCADERO — There will be a free public showing of the 45-minute documentary film “The Atascadero Fine Arts Academy: A Jewel of School,” directed by founding faculty member Alan Pietsch on Monday, March 16 at the Atascadero Lake Pavilion from 7 – 8 p.m.

Admission is free. Come see the story of how this remarkable school came to be, how it was structured, the impact it has had on numerous students’ lives over the years since its founding in 2000 and the reasons for its success.

The Fine Arts Academy is a part of the Atascadero Unified School District and offers the same academic curriculum as all other schools in the district, as well as having a comprehensive arts program including vocal music, dance, drama, drums, strings, ceramics, drawing and painting and creative writing. It is a magnet school, meaning it offers a specialized curriculum that anyone in the county may attend at no cost. The film was produced and directed by Alan Pietsch, one of the founding faculty members who taught there from its inception until he retired in 2017. Pietsch will present the film and will be available to answer questions. Come learn about the magic behind this unique school and why the arts are integral in education.

P l e a s e r e g i s te r a t : E ve n t B r i te . c o m / F ineA r tsAc a demyDocumentar y.

north san luis obispo county concert association presents

CONCERT FEATURING BRYAN PEZZONE & JIM WALKER Sunday, March 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM

$25 at the door Trinity Lutheran Church | 940 Creston Rd., Paso Robles, California 93446 | Contact: Betsy Hardie (805) 239 2770 Very few people can do what the “consummate cross-over pianist,” Bryan Pezzone, can do. He possesses one of those rare musical brains that can sight-read flawlessly and improvise brilliantly.

Jim Walker is one of the few flutists in history to have made such indelible marks in so many musical circles. From jazz, to pop, to classical, to television, to film, to the concert hall, to his teaching studio, Jim is grateful for the variety his professional life has provided. Come, watch, and hear premiere musical artists, and be prepared to enjoy a wonderful performance. Parking is available for people with disabilities. Visit us at www.nslocca.org. The NSLOCCA is a 501© 3 organization, Federal I.D.# 770010129.

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• Monthly Dinner First Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

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• Saturday, Feb. 22: All Ages Work Day 10 a.m. - noon | 1180 Kendall Road, SLO

• Other Events/Opportunities Visit calendar at educatingforeternity.org

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• Estrella Warbird Museum is looking for a few good volunteers. See website for more info.

• Tuesday, March 17 Cuesta College Food Distribution 3 - 5 p.m. | 2800 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles

• Scholarships • Athletic Team Sponsors

BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

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Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m.

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See contact info at slofoodbank.org

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SLO FOOD BANK 1180 Kendall Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-238-4664 slofoodbank.org

NORTH COUNTY CHRISTIAN 6225 Atascadero Mall Atascadero, CA 93422 805-466-4457 educatingforeternity.org

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS • April 2020 — Empty Bowls • Summer 2020 — Tuesdays BBQ in the Park • September 2020 — Long Walk Home • Thanksgiving Day 2020 — Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Support the Library through your Friends of the Library Membership starting as low as $10 a year. The Friends of the Library appreciates your donations, which are either added to the library’s collection or are used to generate considerable funds towards the purchase of new books, library materials, programs or services. Donations are accepted during business hours.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No 20200249 NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) File No 20200267 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) AS: IMAGE WORK COMIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS MUNICATIONS, 7005 AS: TRUE BLUE BBQ, 5986 CARMELITA AVENUE STE SILVERADO PLACE, PASO B, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, ROBLES, CALIFORNIA SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO THIS BUSINESS IS CONCOUNTY DUCTED BY: A CORPOTHIS BUSINESS IS CON- RATION: CARPE DIEM DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- PRODUCTIONS, 7005 AL: ALLEN MICHAEL BARGER, CARMELITA AVENUE STE B, 5986 SILVERADO PLACE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA If Corporation or LLC- CA 93446 State of Incorporation/OrgaIf Corporation or LLC- CA nization State of Incorporation/Orga- CALIFORNIA nization I declare that all informaI declare that all informa- tion in this statement is true tion in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant and correct. (A registrant who declares as true inwho declares as true in- formation which he or she formation which he or she knows is false is guilty of a knows is false is guilty of a crime.) crime.) /S/ CARPE DIEM PRODUC/S/ ALLEN BARGER TIONS, JOHN LAWRENCE, This statement was filed PRESIDENT with the County Clerk of This statement was filed San Luis Obispo County on with the County Clerk of 01/30/2020 San Luis Obispo County on TRANSACTING BUSINESS 01/28/2020 DATE: 01/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: DATE: 09/15/1991 I hereby certify that this CERTIFICATION: I hereby copy is a correct copy of the certify that this copy is a original statement on file in correct copy of the original my office. statement on file in my TOMMY GONG, office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy Clerk New Fictitious Business By JAANDERSON, Deputy Name Statement, Expires New Fictitious Business 01/30/2025 Name Statement, Expires PUB: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 01/28/2025 2/26/2020 PUB: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEGAL CM 250 2/26/2020 NAME STATEMENT LEGAL CM 254 File No 20200233 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: File No 20200193 NAME STATEMENT SUSY KITCHEN, 6165 SAN THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) File No 20200272 ANSELMO RD, ATASCADERO, IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBIS- AS: KIDS ART CRAZE, 5287 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS PO COUNTY MERCEDES AVE, ATASCADE- AS: SLO HEMP CO., 4124 THIS BUSINESS IS CON- RO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS N RYAN RD, CRESTON, CA DUCTED BY: A MARRIED OBISPO COUNTY 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUPLE: FRANCISCO PA- THIS BUSINESS IS CON- COUNTY DILLA, 3250 EL CAMNO E2, DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- THIS BUSINESS IS CONATASCADERO, CA 93422, AL: LACIE MICHELLE NEW- DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIASUSY RENDON, 3250 EL TON, 5287 MERCEDES AVE, BILITY COMPANY: ANAGEN-

ESIS LLC, 4124 N RYAN RD, CRESTON, CA 93432 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/ ANAGENESIS LLC, BRANDON THOMAS RAMISTELLA RIVERS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/30/2020 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 01/30/2025 PUB: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2020 LEGAL CM 255 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NEW FILE NO. 20200271 OLD FILE NUMBER. 20190446 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME(S) TO BE ABANDONED: SLO HEMP CO., 4124 N. RYAN RD, CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WAS FILED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 02/15/2019 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: BRANDON THOMAS RAMISTELLA RIVERS, 650 RAMONA AVE UNIT B, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433, TIFFANY NICOLE RAMISTELLA RIVERS, 650 RAMONA AVE UNIT B, GROVER BEACH, CA 93433 THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE. SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: BRANDON THOMAS RAMISTELLA RIVERS, OWNER THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: 01/30/2020 CERTIFICATION I HERBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. TOMMY GONG, COUNTY CLERK

BY EBROOKHART, DEPUTY CLERK PUB: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2020 LEGAL CM 256

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/29/2020 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 01/29/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 258

01/28/2025 TRANSACTING BUSINESS PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, DATE: 01/01/2020 3/4/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby LEGAL CM 262 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement on file in my NAME STATEMENT office.

File No 20200293 TOMMY GONG, County THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Clerk IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS By AGIBSON, Deputy AS: CORLISS CONSULTING, New Fictitious Business 3960 HORD VALLEY RD, Name Statement, Expires CRESTON, CA 93432, SAN 01/28/2025 LUIS OBISPO COUNTY PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, THIS BUSINESS IS CON- 3/4/2020 DUCTED BY: A MARRIED LEGAL CM 264 COUPLE: JEREMY JASON FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CORLISS, 3960 HORD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT VALLEY RD, CRESTON, CA NAME STATEMENT File No 20200305 93432, LAUREN KYLEE COR- File No 20200289 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) LISS, 3960 HORD VALLEY RD, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS CRESTON, CA 93432 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MAILEE FLOWER CONIf Corporation or LLC- CA AS: TOUGH ENOUGH SULTING, 2042 ALTURAS State of Incorporation/Orga- CLEANING, 805 CLEANING, RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, nization 524 CRESTON RD, PASO ROYEAR I declare that all informa- BLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS THIS BUSINESS IS CONtion in this statement is true OBISPO COUNTY DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDand correct. (A registrant THIS BUSINESS IS CONUAL: MAILEE MEREDITH who declares as true in- DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDLEWIS, 2042 ALTURAS RD, formation which he or she UAL: KATHERENE N GATTS, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 knows is false is guilty of a 524 CRESTON RD, PASO If Corporation or LLC- CA crime.)

ROBLES 93446 State of Incorporation/Orga/S/ JEREMY J CORLISS, If Corporation or LLC- CA nization OWNER State of Incorporation/OrgaCA This statement was filed nization I declare that all informawith the County Clerk of CALIFORNIA tion in this statement is true San Luis Obispo County on I declare that all informaand correct. (A registrant 02/03/2020 tion in this statement is true who declares as true inTRANSACTING BUSINESS and correct. (A registrant formation which he or she DATE: 01/01/2020 who declares as true inknows is false is guilty of a CERTIFICATION: I hereby formation which he or she crime.) certify that this copy is a knows is false is guilty of a /S/ MAILEE LEWIS correct copy of the original crime.)

This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement on file in my /S/ KATHERENE N GATTS, with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT office.

OWNER San Luis Obispo County on File No 20200231 TOMMY GONG, County This statement was filed 02/04/2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Clerk with the County Clerk of TRANSACTING BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS By JAANDERSON, Deputy San Luis Obispo County on DATE: 02/03/2020 AS: AVAIL, 1448 FONTANA New Fictitious Business 02/03/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby RD, PASO ROBLES, CA Name Statement, Expires TRANSACTING BUSINESS certify that this copy is a 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO 02/03/2025 DATE: 04/01/2013 correct copy of the original COUNTY PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, CERTIFICATION: I hereby statement on file in my THIS BUSINESS IS CON- 3/4/2020 certify that this copy is a office.

DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- LEGAL CM 263 correct copy of the original TOMMY GONG, County UAL: CHELSEY LEE CLAGG, statement on file in my Clerk 1448 FONTANA RD, PASO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS office.

By GUGALDE, Deputy ROBLES, CA 93446 NAME STATEMENT TOMMY GONG, County New Fictitious Business If Corporation or LLC- CA File No 20200240 Clerk Name Statement, Expires State of Incorporation/Orga- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) By JAANDERSON, Deputy 02/04/2025 nization IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS New Fictitious Business PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, I declare that all informa- AS: JOEL’S HANDYMAN SER- Name Statement, Expires 3/4/2020 tion in this statement is true VICES, 2125 PINE ST, PASO 02/03/2025 LEGAL CM 259 and correct. (A registrant ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, who declares as true in- LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 3/4/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS formation which he or she THIS BUSINESS IS CON- LEGAL CM 265 NAME STATEMENT knows is false is guilty of a DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUFile No 20200250 crime.)

AL: JOEL STANLEY MITCHELL, PUBLIC NOTICE THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) /S/ CHELSEY CLAGG 2125 PINE ST, PASO ROBLES, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS This statement was filed CA 93446 IFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN AS: MORRO BAY TRADING with the County Clerk of If Corporation or LLC- CA LUIS OBISPO. COMPANY, 805 TOOLS, San Luis Obispo County on State of Incorporation/Orga- Petition of GAYLIN BYLER 8100 MARCHANT AVENUE, 01/28/2020 nization for change of name, case no.

ATASCADERO, CA 93422, TRANSACTING BUSINESS I declare that all informa- 20CVP0057 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DATE: 01/15/2020 tion in this statement is true ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE THIS BUSINESS IS CON- CERTIFICATION: I hereby and correct. (A registrant FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- certify that this copy is a who declares as true in- ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: AL: KELLY LEIGH FERGUSON, correct copy of the original formation which he or she 1. Pe10025 EL CAMINO REAL statement on file in my knows is false is guilty of a titioner: GAYLIN BYLER filed SPC 119, ATASCADERO, CA office. crime.) a petition with this court for 93422 TOMMY GONG, County /S/ JOEL MITCHELL a decree changing names If Corporation or LLC- CA Clerk This statement was filed as follow: a. Present name: State of Incorporation/Orga- By AGIBSON, Deputy with the County Clerk of MACKENZIE FAITH MCnization New Fictitious Business San Luis Obispo County on GRATH to Proposed name: CA Name Statement, Expires 01/28/2020 MACKENZIE FAITH WARNER 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/ KELLY LEIGH FERGUSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/20/2020 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy Attorney Advertising New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/28/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 Know your options and your rights.

LEGAL CM 260

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200252 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LEAF OF LIFE DELIVERY, 1124 BLACK OAK DRIVE UNIT #C, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CAYETANO GENE CALDERON, 7259 SANTA YSABEL 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.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /S/ CAYETANO CALDERON, NAME STATEMENT OWNER File No 20200303 This statement was filed THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) with the County Clerk of IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS San Luis Obispo County on AS: DJ’S JAN-PRO, 43 01/29/2020 BREWER ST, TEMPLETON, CA

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93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DEBRA KAY MOORE, 43 BREWER KAY MOORE, 43 BREWER ST, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, JOHN ANDREW MOORE, 43 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/ DEBRA K MOORE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/04/2020 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 02/04/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 261

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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: 4/15/2020 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: ATASCADERO NEWS Date: FEB 05 2020 /s/ Judge RITA FEDERMAN, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 266 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of GAYLIN BYLER for change of name, case no.

20CVP0058 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 .

Petitioner: GAYLIN BYLER AND PAUL WARNER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: MASON LAWRENCE BYLER WARNER to Proposed name: MASON LAWRENCE WARNER 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: 4/15/2020 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: ATASCADERO NEWS Date: FEB 05 2020 /s/ Judge RITA FEDERMAN, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 267

tion 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/ JOEL HIGHAM This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 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 02/06/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 269 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200313 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CASTLEMAN’S AWARENESS & RESEARCH EFFORT, 1655 CIRCLE B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTLEMAN DISEASE COLLABORATIVE NETWORK, 1655 CIRCLE B, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ CASTLEMAN DISEASE COLLABORATIVE NETWORK, GREG PACHECO, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 04/22/2005 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 02/04/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 270

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200322 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ONE TIME INSPECTION, 277 CHEYENNE DR, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 , SAN LUIS OBISPO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COUNTY NAME STATEMENT THIS BUSINESS IS CONFile No 20200338 DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) AL: JOEL MCCUISTION, 277 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS CHEYENNE DR, PASO ROAS: 4G BREW, 4G HAY, 4G BLES, CALIFORNIA 93446 RANCH, 4G RACING, 4185 If Corporation or LLC- CA N RYAN RD, CRESTON, CA State of Incorporation/Orga93432-9799, SAN LUIS nization OBISPO COUNTY CALIFORNIA THIS BUSINESS IS CON- I declare that all informaDUCTED BY: COPARTNER- tion in this statement is true HIP: JONATHON RANDOLPH and correct. (A registrant GLAU, 4185 N RYAN RD, who declares as true inCRESTON, CA 93432-9799, formation which he or she TAMMY GLAU, 4185 N RYAN knows is false is guilty of a RD, CRESTON, CA 93432 crime.)

If Corporation or LLC- CA /S/ JOEL MCCUISTION State of Incorporation/Orga- This statement was filed nization with the County Clerk of I declare that all informa- San Luis Obispo County on tion in this statement is true 02/06/2020 and correct. (A registrant TRANSACTING BUSINESS who declares as true in- DATE: 01/31/2020 formation which he or she CERTIFICATION: I hereby knows is false is guilty of a certify that this copy is a crime.) correct copy of the original /S/ TAMMY GLAU statement on file in my This statement was filed office. with the County Clerk of TOMMY GONG, County San Luis Obispo County on Clerk 02/06/2020

By AGIBSON, Deputy TRANSACTING BUSINESS New Fictitious Business DATE: NOT APPLICABLE Name Statement, Expires CERTIFICATION: I hereby 02/06/2025 certify that this copy is a PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, correct copy of the original 3/4/2020 statement on file in my LEGAL CM 271 office.

TOMMY GONG, County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk NAME STATEMENT

By AGIBSON, Deputy File No 20200266 New Fictitious Business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Name Statement, Expires IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS 02/06/2025 AS: HRBOT, HRBOT.ORG, PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 215 HILLTOP DR, PASO RO3/4/2020 BLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS LEGAL CM 268 OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONFICTITIOUS BUSINESS DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUNAME STATEMENT AL: NORA BRENNAN ALVES, File No 20200333 215 HILLTOP DR, PASO ROTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) BLES, CA 93446 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS If Corporation or LLC- CA AS: NETFORGE, 12150 SAN State of Incorporation/OrgaANTONIO RD, ATASCADERO, nization CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBIS- I declare that all informaPO COUNTY tion in this statement is true THIS BUSINESS IS CON- and correct. (A registrant DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- who declares as true inAL: JOEL EDWARD HIGHAM, formation which he or she 12150 SAN ANTONIO RD, knows is false is guilty of a ATASCADERO, CA 93422 crime.)

If Corporation or LLC- CA /S/ NORA ALVES, FOUNDER State of Incorporation/Orga- This statement was filed nization with the County Clerk of I declare that all informa- San Luis Obispo County on

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01/30/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/29/2020 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 01/30/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 272 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200340 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: INTERPRETER HANDS, 283 CHEYENNE DRIVE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JACLYN SUZANNE FORD, 283 CHEYENNE DRIVE, 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/ JACLYN FORD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 08/26/2019 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2025 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 273 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. Petition of MARY JANE MARTIN-BOYD for change of name, case no. 20CVP0060 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1 .

Petitioner: MARY JANE MARTIN-BOYD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follow: a. Present name: MARY JANE MARTIN-BOYD to Proposed name: MARY JANE BOYD 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: 4/01/2020 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: FEB 07 2020 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUB 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 274 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200349 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: KANDARIAN ORGANIC FARMS, 1288 1/2 2ND STREET, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: LARRY FRANCIS KANDARIAN, 1288 1/2 2ND STREET, LOS OSOS, CA 93402 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/ LARRY FRANCIS KANDARIAN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/04/2015 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County 3/4/2020 Clerk LEGAL CM 278

By EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement, Expires NAME STATEMENT 02/07/2025 File No 20200341 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) 3/4/2020 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS LEGAL CM 275 AS: VINO EXPRESS RV RENTALS, 1641 HEIDI CT, PASO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN NAME STATEMENT LUIS OBISPO COUNTY File No 20200316 THIS BUSINESS IS CONTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) DUCTED BY: A MARRIED IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS COUPLE: SHAYNE MICHAEL AS: VICTORY PAINTING AND SKOVE, 1641 HEIDI CT, DESIGN, 209 VISTA DEL RIO, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA MANDALINA MARIE SKOVE, 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO 1641 HEIDI CT, PASO ROCOUNTY BLES, CA 93446 THIS BUSINESS IS CON- If Corporation or LLC- CA DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- State of Incorporation/OrgaUAL: JONATHAN DAVID nization GLASS, 209 VISTA DEL RIO, I declare that all informaPASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA tion in this statement is true 93446 and correct. (A registrant If Corporation or LLC- CA who declares as true inState of Incorporation/Orga- formation which he or she nization knows is false is guilty of a I declare that all informa- crime.) tion in this statement is true /S/ SHAYNE SKOVE and correct. (A registrant This statement was filed who declares as true in- with the County Clerk of formation which he or she San Luis Obispo County on knows is false is guilty of a 02/06/2020 crime.)

TRANSACTING BUSINESS /S/ JONATHAN GLASS, OWN- DATE: 09/01/2019 ER CERTIFICATION: I hereby This statement was filed certify that this copy is a with the County Clerk of correct copy of the original San Luis Obispo County on statement on file in my 02/05/2020 office.

TRANSACTING BUSINESS TOMMY GONG, County DATE: 12/15/2004 Clerk CERTIFICATION: I hereby By AGIBSON, Deputy certify that this copy is a New Fictitious Business correct copy of the original Name Statement, Expires statement on file in my 02/06/2025 office.

PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, TOMMY GONG, County 3/11/2020 Clerk LEGAL CM 279

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement, Expires NAME STATEMENT 02/05/2025 File No 20200379 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) 3/4/2020 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS LEGAL CM 276 AS: TOUCH OF PASO, 1414 PINE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO NAME STATEMENT COUNTY File No 20200288 THIS BUSINESS IS CONTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIAIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BILITY COMPANY: COUNTRY VCUT, 1355 EAST CENTER ST, TOUCH CAFE LLC, 8783 EL SHANDON, CA 93461, SAN CAMINO REAL, ATASCADELUIS OBISPO COUNTY RO, CA 93422 THIS BUSINESS IS CON- If Corporation or LLC- CA DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- State of Incorporation/OrgaAL: FLORO R VASQUEZ, 1355 nization EAST CENTER ST, SHANDON, CA CA 93461 I declare that all informaIf Corporation or LLC- CA tion in this statement is true State of Incorporation/Orga- and correct. (A registrant nization who declares as true inI declare that all informa- formation which he or she tion in this statement is true knows is false is guilty of a and correct. (A registrant crime.) who declares as true in- /S/ COUNTRY TOUCH CAFE formation which he or she LLC, ERIC PETERSON, MANknows is false is guilty of a AGING MEMBER crime.)

This statement was filed /S/ FLORO VASQUEZ with the County Clerk of This statement was filed San Luis Obispo County on with the County Clerk of 02/10/2020 San Luis Obispo County on TRANSACTING BUSINESS 02/03/2020 DATE: NOT APPLICABLE TRANSACTING BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: I hereby DATE: NOT APPLICABLE certify that this copy is a CERTIFICATION: I hereby correct copy of the original certify that this copy is a statement on file in my correct copy of the original office. statement on file in my TOMMY GONG, County office.

Clerk TOMMY GONG, County By NBALSEIRO, Deputy Clerk New Fictitious Business

By ABAUTISTA, Deputy Name Statement, Expires New Fictitious Business 02/10/2025 Name Statement, Expires PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 02/03/2025 3/11/2020 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, LEGAL CM 280 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 277 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE File No 20200386 SUPERIOR COURT OF CAL- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS LUIS OBISPO. AS: THE IDEA PROJECT, 80 Petition of CAMILLE CATH- CONOVER LN, TEMPLETON, ERINE ANDERSON for CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISchange of name, case no. PO COUNTY 20CVP0065 THIS BUSINESS IS CONORDER TO SHOW CAUSE DUCTED BY: AN UNINCORFOR CHANGE OF NAME TO PORATED ASSOCIATION ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: OTHER THAN A PARTNER 1 . SHIP: MOLLIANN JONES, 80 Petitioner: CAMILLE CATH- CONOVER LN, TEMPLETON, ERINE ANDERSON filed a CA 93465, ZALAK PATEL, 80 petition with this court for a CONOVER LN, TEMPLETON, decree changing names as CA 93465 follow: a. Present name: CA- If Corporation or LLC- CA MILLE CATHERINE ANDER- State of Incorporation/OrgaSON to Proposed name: CA- nization MILLE CATHERINE DEVAUL I declare that all informa 2 . tion in this statement is true 2. The court orders that all and correct. (A registrant persons interested in this who declares as true inmatter shall appear before formation which he or she the court at the hearing knows is false is guilty of a indicated below to show crime.) cause, if any, why the peti- /S/ MOLLIANN JONES tion for the change of name This statement was filed should not be granted. with the County Clerk of NOTICE OF HEARING San Luis Obispo County on a . 02/11/2020 Date: 4/01/2020 Time: TRANSACTING BUSINESS 9:30am Dept: P2 DATE: 01/01/2020 b . CERTIFICATION: I hereby The address of the court is certify that this copy is a 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, correct copy of the original Ca 93446 statement on file in my c . office. a. A copy of this Order to TOMMY GONG, County Show Cause shall be pub- Clerk lished at least once a week By EBROOKHART, Deputy for four successive weeks New Fictitious Business prior to the date set for Name Statement, Expires hearing on the petition in 02/11/2025 the following newspaper of PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, general circulation, printed 3/11/2020 in the county: PASO ROBLES LEGAL CM 281 PRESS Date: FEB 10 2020 /s/ Judge LINDA HURST, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Judge of the Superior Court.

NAME STATEMENT PUB 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, File No 20200325

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: QUALITY CONTROL CLEANING, 853 MARLBANK PL, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: FERNANDO GOMEZ, 853 MARLBANK PL, 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/ FERNANDO GOMEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/06/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/29/2020 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 02/06/2025 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 282 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200373 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JADE STUDIO, 2601-A MAIN STREET, CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA 93428, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TERE ARLENE GARCIA, 1621 SPENCER STREET, CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA 93428 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/ TERE A GARCIA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2020 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 02/10/2025 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 283 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200302 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CREEPY CRAFTERS, 510 PALM COURT, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: BRADFORD CHARLES GOLDEN, 510 PALM 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/ BRAD GOLDEN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 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 02/04/2025 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 284 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200414 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE WAY, 8669 SANTA ROSA RD., ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93422 ,SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ALAN CHRISTOPHER SHIMKO, 8669 SANTA ROSA RD., 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/ ALAN C. SHIMKO, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/22/1996 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 02/13/2025 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 287

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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/05/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 291 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200440 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: WEST COAST CHURROS AND MORE, 316 CROCKER STREET, APT #A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: EDGAR FARIAS-BARRAGAN, 316 CROCKER ST, APT #A, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SERGIO GUTIERREZ, 907 DELAMAR AVE. NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107 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/ EDGAR FARIAS-BARRAGAN, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/18/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 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 02/18/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 292

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200411 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ANGELA CISNEROS JEWELRY CONCIERGE, 8315 MORRO RD STE 102, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: ANGELA MARIA CISNEROS, 461 LA JOLLA, 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/ ANGELA CISNEROS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/13/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/10/2020 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 02/13/2025 NAME STATEMENT PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, File No 20200415 3/11/2020 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) LEGAL CM 289 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BEATFREAKZ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS EVENTS, 403 OLIVE STREET, NAME STATEMENT PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, File No 20200262 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) THIS BUSINESS IS CONIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAS: HAND & FOOT, 3070 AL: CHRISTOPHER PALMA, LIMESTONE WAY, UNIT C, 403 OLIVE STREET, PASO PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, ROBLES, CA 93446 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY If Corporation or LLC- CA THIS BUSINESS IS CON- State of Incorporation/OrgaDUCTED BY: A CORPO- nization RATION: 22 HUNDRED CA CELLARS, INC., 3070 LIME- I declare that all informaSTONE WAY, UNIT C, PASO tion in this statement is true ROBLES, CA 93446 and correct. (A registrant If Corporation or LLC- CA who declares as true inState of Incorporation/Orga- formation which he or she nization knows is false is guilty of a CA crime.)

I declare that all informa- /S/ CHRISTOPHER PALMA, tion in this statement is true OWNER and correct. (A registrant This statement was filed who declares as true in- with the County Clerk of formation which he or she San Luis Obispo County on knows is false is guilty of a 02/13/2020 crime.)

TRANSACTING BUSINESS /S/ 22 HUNDRED CELLARS, DATE: 02/13/2020 INC., ANDREW JONES, VP CERTIFICATION: I hereby This statement was filed certify that this copy is a with the County Clerk of correct copy of the original San Luis Obispo County on statement on file in my 01/30/2020 office.

TRANSACTING BUSINESS TOMMY GONG, County DATE: NOT APPLICABLE Clerk CERTIFICATION: I hereby By JAANDERSON, Deputy certify that this copy is a New Fictitious Business correct copy of the original Name Statement, Expires statement on file in my 02/13/2025 office.

PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, TOMMY GONG, County 3/18/2020 Clerk LEGAL CM 293

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Name Statement, Expires NAME STATEMENT 01/30/2025 File No 20200351 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) 3/11/2020 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS LEGAL CM 290 AS: REMO BELLI VINEYARD, 5230 MUSTARD CREEK RD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, NAME STATEMENT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY File No 20200318 THIS BUSINESS IS CONTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) DUCTED BY: A CORPORAIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS TION: REMO D. BELLI INC., AS: TIME IS ALL IT TAKES 5230 MUSTARD CREEK RD, MEDIA, 1345 CORBEROSA PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 DR, ARROYO GRANDE, CA If Corporation or LLC- CA 93420, SAN LUIS OBISPO State of Incorporation/OrgaCOUNTY nization THIS BUSINESS IS CON- CALIFORNIA DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- I declare that all informaAL: JERRED JANTZEN, 1345 tion in this statement is true CORBEROSA DR, ARROYO and correct. (A registrant GRANDE, CA 93420 who declares as true inIf Corporation or LLC- CA formation which he or she State of Incorporation/Orga- knows is false is guilty of a nization crime.)

I declare that all informa- /S/ REMO D. BELLI INC., JUStion in this statement is true TAS JANCAUSKAS - SECREand correct. (A registrant TARY AND CFO who declares as true in- This statement was filed formation which he or she with the County Clerk of knows is false is guilty of a San Luis Obispo County on crime.)

02/07/2020 /S/ JERRED JANTZEN, OWN- TRANSACTING BUSINESS ER DATE: 02/5/2020 This statement was filed CERTIFICATION: I hereby with the County Clerk of certify that this copy is a San Luis Obispo County on correct copy of the original 02/05/2020 statement on file in my

office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/07/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 294 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200453 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LOS REYES FARM, 5860 JARDINE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: JOSE A RAZO NUNEZ, 5860 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/ JOSE A RAZO NUNEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/19/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02-01-2020 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 02/19/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 295 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200300 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 1. XINSURANCE, 2. LEGAL LIABILITY PROTECTION, 3. SEWER & WATER INSURANCE PLANS, 4. I.E.B.S., 8722 S. HARRISON, SANDY, UT 84070, SALT LAKE COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: EVOLUTION INSURANCE BROKERS, LLC, 8722 S. HARRISON ST., SANDY, UT 84070 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization UTAH 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/ EVOLUTION INSURANCE BROKERS, LLC, RICK J. LINDSEY, MANAGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 7/19/2018 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 02/04/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 296 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200483 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HYKIT WINE COMPANY, 5800 ADELAIDA ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: LONE MADRONE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 5800 ADELAIDE ROAD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 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/ LONE MADRONE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, JACQUELINE MEISINGER, VICE PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/21/2020 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

PAGE B-8 • Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Name Statement, Expires 02/18/2025 02/21/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 300 LEGAL CM 298 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT File No 20200244 File No 20200492 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BOTTOM LINE BOOKAS: JOEBELLA J CUPS, KEEPING & TAX PREPARA3168 EL CAMINO REAL, TION, 7360 EL CAMINO ATASCADERO, CA 93422, REAL STE #3, ATASCADERO, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISTHIS BUSINESS IS CON- PO COUNTY DUCTED BY: A GENERAL THIS BUSINESS IS CONPARTNERSHIP: JOSEPH P DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: GERARDIS, 4675 SAN AN- TORI L BROWN, 11620 CARSELMO RD, ATASCADERO, CA DELINA LANE, ATASCADERO, 93422, JOHN MCDONALD, CA 93422 425 WEST 46TH STREET, If Corporation or LLC- CA UNIT 6B, NEW YORK, NY State of Incorporation/Orga10036 nization If Corporation or LLC- CA I declare that all informaState of Incorporation/Orga- tion in this statement is true nization and correct. (A registrant I declare that all informa- who declares as true intion in this statement is true formation which he or she and correct. (A registrant knows is false is guilty of a who declares as true in- crime.) formation which he or she /S/ TORI L BROWN, OWNER knows is false is guilty of a This statement was filed crime.) with the County Clerk of /S/ JOSEPH P. GERARDIS, San Luis Obispo County on PARTNER 01/28/2020 This statement was filed TRANSACTING BUSINESS with the County Clerk of DATE: 06/04/2014 San Luis Obispo County on CERTIFICATION: I hereby 02/21/2020 certify that this copy is a TRANSACTING BUSINESS correct copy of the original DATE: 02/21/2020 statement on file in my CERTIFICATION: I hereby office. certify that this copy is a TOMMY GONG, County correct copy of the original Clerk statement on file in my By JAANDERSON, Deputy office.

New Fictitious Business TOMMY GONG, County Name Statement, Expires Clerk 01/28/2025

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, New Fictitious Business 3/18/2020 Name Statement, Expires LEGAL CM 302 02/21/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3/18/2020 NAME STATEMENT LEGAL CM 299 File No 20200299 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AS: PASO ROBLES WINERY & File No 20200447 VINEYARDS, 6465 VON DOLTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) LEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO AS: THE VINTNER VAULT, COUNTY 3230 RIVERSIDE AVE, STE THIS BUSINESS IS CON140, PASO ROBLES, CA DUCTED BY: A CORPORA93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO TION: CASTORO CELLARS, COUNTY 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, THIS BUSINESS IS CON- SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 DUCTED BY: A CORPORA- If Corporation or LLC- CA TION: HORN ENTERPRISES, State of Incorporation/OrgaINC., 3230 RIVERSIDE AVE, nization STE 140, PASO ROBLES, CA CA 93446 I declare that all informaIf Corporation or LLC- CA tion in this statement is true State of Incorporation/Orga- and correct. (A registrant nization who declares as true inCALIFORNIA formation which he or she I declare that all informa- knows is false is guilty of a tion in this statement is true crime.) and correct. (A registrant /S/ CASTORO CELLARS, who declares as true in- NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT formation which he or she This statement was filed knows is false is guilty of a with the County Clerk of crime.)

San Luis Obispo County on /S/ HORN ENTERPRISES, INC, 02/04/2020 RYAN HORN, PRESIDENT TRANSACTING BUSINESS This statement was filed DATE: 1/30/2020 with the County Clerk of CERTIFICATION: I hereby San Luis Obispo County on certify that this copy is a 02/18/2020 correct copy of the original TRANSACTING BUSINESS statement on file in my DATE: 09/07/2003 office.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby TOMMY GONG, County certify that this copy is a Clerk correct copy of the original By SKING, Deputy statement on file in my New Fictitious Business office.

Name Statement, Expires TOMMY GONG, County 02/04/2025 Clerk PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11,

By JAANDERSON, Deputy 3/18/2020 New Fictitious Business LEGAL CM 303 Name Statement, Expires

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 144147 Title No. 180430327 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/03/2020 at 11:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005099102, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of California, executed by Keith Myers and Shannon Myers, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building located at 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93408. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 009-781-034 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1111 Turtle Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $298,902.27 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of

Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 1/30/2020 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 144147. 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.

A-4717443 02/12/2020, 02/19/2020, 02/26/2020 PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2020 LEGAL CM 251 PUBLIC NOTICE T.S. No.: 19-23719 A.P.N.:

017-181-035 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/22/2013.

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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: TIM BRADFORD AND SARAH BARKLEY BRADFORD, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/29/2013 as Instrument No. 2013017770 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, California, Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 3/10/2020 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: $165,508.53 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 235 N 2ND ST SHANDON, CA 93461 A.P.N.: 017-181-035 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.

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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

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 holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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) 758-8052 or visit this Internet Web site www.

Xome.com, using the file

number assigned to this case 19-23719. 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: 02/04/2020 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1500 South Douglass Road, Suite 150 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 7588052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Vanessa Gomez, Trustee Sale Specialist PUB: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2020 LEGAL CM 257 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. #: 02019-229 LOAN #: GXK00-0341-F APN #: 030483006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. 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, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by 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 as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TRINA M HORZEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date: 10/14/2017 Recording Date: 10/20/2017 Instrument Number: 2017048168 Book: --- Page Recorded in County: SAN LUIS OBISPO State of CA Date and Time of Sale: 03/19/2020 at: 11:00AM Place of Sale: In the breezeway adjacent to the County General Services Building, 1087 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Estimated Sale Amount: $451,300.28 Legal Description of Property: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. Street Ad-

dress of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any): 9605 LAS LOMAS AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and 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. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 02019-229. 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: 02/12/2020 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY: GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY NPP0367716 To: ATASCADERO NEWS 02/26/2020, 03/04/2020, 03/11/2020

PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 288 NOTICE We hereby give notice that the goods in the following units and names stored at The Space Place, 501 Pine St., Paso Robles, Ca. will be deemed the property of The Space Place and will be removed and/or sold if owners as listed below do not remit balance due before March 13, 2020, Before 5 PM. Evan Mazza Unit #42 Andrew MacDonald Unit # 61 Sale to be on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. at 501 Pine St. Paso Robles, Ca. PUB: 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 297 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage of the property described below, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale, and due notice having been given to the occupants and the time specified in such notice for payment having expired; notice is hereby given that such property will be sold via online auction at www.SelfStorageAuction. com. Bidding will begin at 8:00am on 03/01/2020 and auction bidding will close at12:00pm on 03/14/2020, at which time the auction will be completed and the high bidder will be determined. The property will be available for pickup where said property has been stored and which is located at El Camino Self Storage 1740 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Unit 89-Kiger, E- Plastic bins, toolbox, gardening tools, sledgehammer, skateboard, igloo cooler, tool belt Unit 28 Wisniewski Fire extinguisher, trash, boxes, air compressor Unit 453 Ruiz Boxes, bags, bedding ALL PURCHASED PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD “AS-IS”. THE UNDERSIGNED RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID ON THE PROPERTY. SALE IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND THE OBLIGATED PARTY. TELEPHONE (805) 4661444 DATED: 02-09-2020) EL CAMINO SELF STORAGE, LTD. PUB: 2/26, 3/4/2020 LEGAL CM 301

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EDUCATION

SHANDON STUDENTS CELEBRATE NATIONAL FFA WEEK

Shandon FFA Advisor John Fuller. Photos Courtesy of Shandon FFA

Teachers, students bond at Barnyard Olympics

By CAMILLE ANDERSON

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or more than 25 years, Shandon FFA has celebrated National FFA Week with its Olympic Barnyard Games.

Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of wearing the National Blue and Corn Gold corduroy jacket remembers National FFA Week and all the fun (and barbecues) that came with it.

Each year, FFA chapters from all over the country take a week to celebrate FFA and share the impact it has on its members. This year, National FFA Week runs from Feb. 22-29, with some schools celebrating a week early. Despite Shandon High School being a small school with a total of roughly 80 students, they celebrate in a big way.

Each year for National FFA Week, Shandon High School puts on the Olympic Barnyard Games. The school’s FFA students plan and put together six games, all related to agriculture.

Jon Fuller, teacher and FFA Advisor, says, “The FFA officers coordinate it so this is all kind of their doing. I’ll bring my construction class out to set up the hay. They design what the games are going to be and the brackets, all that stuff.”

This year’s games included hay hurdles, tug of war, egg toss, potato drop, cow patty toss, and feed pan toss. Collectively, every-

one’s favorite game was hay hurdles because it’s common for teachers to fall ungracefully!

Each class has its team that competes in all six categories. Even staff members join the fun with a team.

Everyone is scored with first-, second-, and thirdplace receiving medals made by the shop class. If there were a most-spirited award, these teachers, dressed as rodeo clowns, certainly would have won it!

The majority of students at Shandon are involved in agriculture, either in or outside of class, but all are enrolled in the FFA program.

“Here, if you take science, you take Ag Science, so they automatically enrolled in the FFA program,” Fuller said.

“Whether or not you are going to go to meetings and take an animal to the fair and participate is up to you. But every kid here is in FFA one way or another.”

Students spoke highly of the FFA program at their school and are proud to be a part of the program. Even students who aren’t as active in FFA still look forward to supporting the Barnyard Games.

S enior student Isaac Lopez, Shandon FFA President, says, “It’s a really cool school spirit thing. We don’t really have pep rallies, so it’s a cool way to do it.”

The entire week is full of activities where students and

staff bond. Earlier in the week, after the FFA meeting, members played a game of glow in the dark dodge ball. For almost the last 30 years, the farm games have been the grand finale of all the week’s activities.

Other than sharing their love for agriculture, the week’s festivities are a time for students and staff to bond. The genuine connection between students and teachers at S handon is Shandon students participate in the evident. They all know each “Hay Hurdles,” a part of Friday’s other by name, cheer each Barnyard Olympics. other on, and laugh together when they fall.

“The teachers and the students all get together and have a great time and the kids get to see the teachers in kind of a different light, and I think that’s really good for the classroom,” Superintendent Kristina Benson said.

The best (and dirtiest) competition is saved for last.

Students are pitted against Winners of the Barnyard Olympics pose for a photo with their medals. teachers in a tug of war over a pit filled with muddy water. It’s a fight for the fittest where the main goal is simple: get the teachers in the hole!

Winners of this year’s games were ultimatel y the senior class. Naturally, juniors took second place, and sophomores took third.

I think it is safe to say that the O l y mpic Bar nyard Games will be continued during next year’s National FFA Week and hopefully for the next 30 years.

Shandon teachers dressed as rodeo clowns for the Barnyard Olympics Friday.

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Paso Robles freshman stands on the podium after finishing 5th at CIF. Contributed photo

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pound Baugh, who placed fifth on Saturday, came on late in the season for the Bearcats and has continued to improve and impress head coach Nate Ybarra. Kemp occupies the 195-pound weight class for Paso Robles and placed fifth.

The two top wrestlers in crimson

were the senior Maduena and sophomore Kilber who each finished in third in their respective weight classes.

Maduena, who wrestled at 126-pounds, missed his wrestling season last year due to injury but returned this year and has been one of the top wrestlers in the county this year.

Kilber, who wrestled at 132-pounds, made his return to CIF after finishing third in the 120-pound class as a fresh-

man last year and is hoping to make it back to the state meet this season. In order to advance to the state meet, wrestlers must place inside the top 10 this weekend at the Masters meet.

Kilber was one of two Bearcats to advance to Masters the past two years joining his teammate Haupt, who finished third last year at 220-pounds and advanced this year finishing sixth in the heavyweight division.

One-hundred-and-forty-five-pound wrestler Davidson joined the other two seniors on the podium, placing fifth in Division 2. Both Rodriguez, a sophomore, and Marmalejo, a junior, placed seventh for the Bearcats at 138 pounds and 120 pounds, respectively.

Should any Bearcats advance to the state meet, they would wrestle inside the Rabobank Area in Bakersfield next weekend.

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it is going to take all of those guys to pound the strike zone and trust their defense.”

This offseason, Thornhill has preached the importance of pitching to bats and trusting your defense behind you and the message has started to creep in.

“I’ve really learned to not try and do it all myself and to let my teammates play,” Wright said on Thursday.

“I need to start throwing to more bats and not trying to get strikeouts every time.”

Not only do the Bearcats have a new rotation coming into this year but their schedule also looks a little different. In 2019, the Bearcats, as well as all the schools in the area, were forced to play preseason games against Mountain League opponents that counted for nothing. This season, Thornhill and the boys have a full preseason slate of 10 games without a single one against a Mountain League opponent.

“We are excited to have a legit preseason this year,” Thornhill noted. “It’s nice having 10 preseason games and then go to league rather than a league opponent that doesn’t mean anything towards the league. It is nice to not have to see those teams until middle of March.”

The preseason will not only help the Bearcats young rotation round into form before playing the games that really count but will also go a long way for their young hitters in establishing a rhythm.

This year the Bearcats will have a new man in their lead-off spot in sophomore outfielder Bryson Hoier who has spent his offseason preparing for his role as Paso Robles’ table-setter. As a freshman last season, the tall, speedy Hoier struggled at times but also showed his tremendous ability, recording five RBI and scoring eight runs with only five hits on the season, According to Maxpreps.com “I was fortunate enough to play varsity last year and it was kind of a warm-up to get used to the environment. This year I just want to make an impact for the team,” Hoier said. “I am just looking to set the tone for our guys at the top of the lineup, get looks from the pitcher and knowing what he is going to be coming with. I am also a guy that likes to jump on a first-pitch fastball. If it’s a fastball and I can hit it, I’m going to hit it hard.”

Defensively, the Bearcats are deep but are still yet to set their infield as position battles will continue through the preseason, however, behind the plate, there will be no change as catcher CJ Ontiveros enters his senior season.

“Since my sophomore year I have been on varsity and I have kind of adopted it [catcher] as I’ve gotten older,” Ontiveros said. “And it is definitely the most fun and controlling spot on the field because you can see every position from where you are at.”

Saturday Paso Robles opened their preseason with a doubleheader against Kingsburg and pulled out two one-run victories with their second needing two extra innings to be decided. The Bearcats won the 11:00 AM game 5-4 and the 2:00 PM game 6-5 in nine innings.

After a week off, the Bearcat boys will be back on the field this weekend when they host Dos Palos at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and at Bakersfield High School at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

should be the top player from each sport and why.

So let’s hear it, who do you got? Who was the best female basketball player in the North County this year? Who was the best boys soccer player? Best female wrestler?

Now, obviously stats are important and in sports like wrestling, it is pretty simple to figure out and quantify who are the top athletes because it’s essentially an individual sport. Whoever goes the furthest throughout the season or has the best record etc., gets the nod but what about sports like soccer and basketball?

“Who would you say was the best or had the biggest impact on your team and why?” is always one of my favorite questions to ask coaches each and every year because not only does it arm me with quotes in order to do my job, but I think you really learn a lot about someone when you listen to them talk about others.

Sometimes it’s a very simple answer, he or she was the best player because she scored all our points or was our senior captain, but every once and a while you get a fun surprise when a coach will nominate someone relatively unknown because what they brought to practice day-in and day-out was more valuable than their output during game day.

I wanted to touch on one more thing in this article, and this is something I do once or twice a year, and that is asking that you stay off the officials and the umpires at your son or daughter’s high school sporting event. As pretty much the only sportswriter remaining… in the entire COUNTY… I am at all types of sporting events and sometimes see parents at their absolute worst. I will point out I also see a lot of fantastic parenting going on but some people in this community need to get bopped over the head with a 300-pound chill pill the size of that weird bean in Chicago.

I know a good amount of the officials and umpires in the community personally or have come to know them through my work and I can promise you all they aren’t holding personal vendettas against your children. In most cases, these are just people trying to make an extra buck here or there or are retired and essentially donate their time for the betterment of all us. I think I speak for everyone when I say this — if you think you can do a better job then please step-up and do so and if you are too lazy and unwilling to then maybe find some compassion in your heart and realize a low-strike called for your son isn’t going to ruin his life.

Get mad at professional umpires and officials all you want. I am here for that. I want robot umps in baseball and have for five years. I once met the referee that infamously signaled that the “Fail Mary” was a touchdown and of course I made some snide comment but these guys and gals working a Tuesday night game with 17 people in attendance aren’t doing it for the money. So let’s enter the spring season as the jovial, happy, friendly and inclusive Central Coast that got us on Oprah’s top 10 list.

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ple scoring opportunities for us and limited opportunities for the other teams.”

When asked about the weekend ahead, Bump noted, “This weekend is going to be challenging, these 16 all-star teams represent the very best players from over 66 cities representing a majority of the central part of the state. Section 10 is made up of eight areas that range from the high desert on the East, to the Central Coast on the West, the San Fernando Valley to the South, and Yosemite Valley to the North. Our girls have played some out of the area teams beating both Long Beach and Camarillo in tournaments a few weeks ago, but each of the teams at this tournament has won their respective area, they will demand our very best effort. We feel confident going into the weekend knowing our ability to score goals, our defense is second to none, and our goalkeeper is a stone wall.”

“This team does everything we ask of them,” Kimpton said. “They work hard in practice, share the ball, and play for each other and not for themselves. This is a generous group of kids that are a joy to coach.

It was nice to see them win the Region, but it was really great to see them play good soccer.”

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