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LAW ENFORCEMENT

PRPD Community Action Teams Targets Those Most in Need of Help

DOWNTOWN

Paso Robles to Reduce Cost of Downtown Parking for Seniors

City works to bring the older crowd back to downtown

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com

considerable impact on the community, according to officials.

“Within a few weeks of beginning, all five had been contacted, and CAT began addressing each individual’s circumstances,” Lampe said.

By working with selected homeless individuals to place them in programs that can help resolve mental health and other issues, a dramatic decrease in calls for service and officer time is being achieved, officials reported.

PASO ROBLES — In an attempt to entice senior citizens back to the downtown area, on Mar. 3, the Paso Robles City Council approved a six-month Senior Downtown Parking Permit Pilot Program with a 5-1 vote, Councilmember Fred Strong dissenting.

The temporary parking program will be for people 65-years and older. Senior Citizens can purchase a six-month downtown parking permit for $30 and bypass the need to buy a pass each time they visit downtown. The program will launch next month on Wednesday, April 1, and last until Sept.

30. Strong opposed the initiative saying that it was too expensive for seniors.

In past meetings, Councilmembers reported hearing complaints that some in the senior citizen community had difficulty using the pay booths or the WayToPark mobile app to purchase parking permits.

In response to City Council direction, City Staff performed two steering committees and community outreach programs with the senior citizen community to work out a solution to the technological barrier.

According to City Officials, permits will be issued per registered vehicle.

Initially, the program planned to issue

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From left, SLO County Psychiatric Technician Brooke Jordan , Sergeant Terry Afana, Officer Garrett Silva and Officer Joshua Lewis. Photo by Mark Diaz

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — At a March 3 meeting, Paso Robles Police Commander Stephen Lampe updated the City Council on the initial progress of the police department’s Community Action Team. Part of the PRPD detective bureau, the team’s scope includes identifying individuals who are frequently contacted by officers due to acute mental health issues, extreme drug, and alcohol dependence, and homelessness.

“This team does not just go out and arrest individuals,” Lampe said. “They work tirelessly by assisting these individuals and finding alternatives to living on the streets. The CAT team assists by connecting individuals to needed resources such as county drug, alcohol, and mental health services, shor- term housing and mental health services.”

The CAT initiative launched in November 2019. It composed a “top five” list of individuals who were most contacted by the department and caused significant officer safety issues and

CRIME

Paso Police Report Spike in DUIs

Commander: Nearly 70 percent of those arrested were drinking at home

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — According to Commander Caleb Davis with the Paso Robles Police Department, the City had seen a nearly two-fold increase in DUIs in 2020. So far this year, PRPD reported 58 DUI arrests, up from 30 during the

same time frame in 2019.

“The reason for the uptrend is not clear yet,” Davis wrote in an e-mail. “Although I can promise you that PRPD is doing everything possible to understand the trend and help correct the issue. Our staffing levels certainly limit our proac-

Paso Robles police officers make a DUI arrest Feb. 17 near the corner of 24th and Pine Streets.

Photo Courtesy of the Paso Robles Police Department

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Public Health Department SLO County Prepares for COVID-19 Answers Coronavirus Questions Still no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the region

By MARK DIAZ mark@pasoroblespress.com SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Seeking to answer pertinent questions and dispel misinformation surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the Paso Robles Press asked the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department several questions: pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES PRESS: I understand that the County is already coordinating with cities to deal with a possible coronavirus outbreak. When did this begin?

What does it entail?

SAN LUIS OBISPO C O U N T Y H E A LT H DEPARTMENT: The Public Health Department began coordinating with cities and other local partners, as well as state

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and national officials in January.

The COVID-19 response team has been meeting regularly — weekly or more often — since then and are often in touch daily.

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By LUKE PHILLIPS & MARK DIAZ SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Public Health Director Penny Borenstein provided the San Luis Obispo County Health Commission with an update on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 during a meeting Monday evening.

Borenstein said that the

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County Health Department is getting ready to ramp up testing efforts for the virus but based on the rate of transmission, the mortality rate and the level of severity of the disease, she doesn’t believe that it will be disruptive to the daily lives of people in SLO County.

“Thus far, as of today, we are not looking to implement anything very prescriptive like

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closing every school at the very first case or canceling every event in the county when we get a second case,” Borenstein said. “My take home message is that I don’t think you need to go home and have two to three weeks of supplies.”

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CRIME

PRHS Hit

by Vandals

Police investigating graffiti found on campus

ELECTION 2020

INCUMBENTS FIND VICTORY IN COUNTY SUPERVISOR RACE Proposition 13 defeated

By MARK DIAZ PASO ROBLES — On Sunday, March 1, the Paso Robles Joint Unified District was notified of graffiti on the Paso Robles High School Campus.

School officials believe that the vandalism occurred after 5 p.m. on Saturday. The District’s maintenance crew had removed the graffiti by 2 p.m. on the same day it was discovered. The walls were repaired before school started on Monday morning before students could see it. School officials told the Paso Robles Press that they are currently pursuing the perpetrators in partnership with our local authorities.

“We would typically ask anyone who has graffiti like that or anywhere else to get it painted up sooner rather than later because it encourages less people to do such things,” Commander Caleb Davis said.

The school is working with two school resource officers who are investigating the matter Davis said that the officers are reviewing camera footage, as well as making inquiries with the student body. Despite one of the circulated images of “sophomore gang” spraypainted on a wall, Davis said that the incident is not gang-related and that there is no such gang at the school.

In an e-mail response to a Paso Robles Press inquiry, Deputy Superintendent Jen Gaviola wrote, “Vandalism is not something we encourage publicizing as it promotes the action. The best prevention strategy related to graffiti is to remove it as soon as possible and not publicize the illegal action.”

By NICHOLAS MATTSON As of Tuesday, the County of San Luis Obispo still had more than 4,000 votes left to count overall, but by-district votes were counted to a point of conclusion on local races, and bode well for the incumbents in all cases.

Debbie Arnold, John Peschong, and Adam Hill all stood to retain their seats on the County Board of Supervisors, representing the fifth, first, and third districts, respectively.

From the first count of polling on March 3, Peschong held a commanding lead over challenger Stephanie Shakofsky that led to a foregone conclusion about the result of District 1 — which represents Paso Robles and part of Templeton.

On March 3, after the first day of counting, Arnold held a lead of almost 2,000 votes over challenger Ellen Beraud, and

DEBBIE ARNOLD

JOHN PESCHONG

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after six days of counting since, Beraud closed the gap to 1,442 with only 1,427 votes left to count — all but ensuring a victory for incumbent Arnold.

The 5th District race was the focus of an attack campaign against Beraud that claimed she voted against Atascadero’s Veteran’s Memorial, Faces of Freedom.

Beraud rebuffed the claims, subsequently showing support for and from veterans, and earned support from a member of the Atascadero Art Committee Review, Stephen

LaSalle, who wrote that the committee recommended “the artwork be opened for wider competition and perhaps resulting in a better piece,” and that he considered Beraud’s vote a support for his recommendation at the time.

As of Tuesday afternoon, Beraud trailed Arnold on election day polling, 2,178-2,071 and vote-by-mail 8,569-7,234, to bring some closure to a tight and hotly campaigned local race.

Arnold took a moment during a break from the

Tuesday Board of Supervisors meeting to contact The Atascadero News.

“I appreciate the voters’ confidence me,” Arnold said, “and I will continue to do what I have done in the past and represent them all and base my decisions on what I think is in the best interest of all our constituents.”

Topics that were hot during the campaign are on deck for the coming term and will continue to be targets of concern.

“We spent time [today]

working on the affordable housing issue and we will continue to work on the water issue, homeless and cannabis issues, which will go on for a very long time,” Arnold said before heading back into the meeting.

Also a target of campaign attack ads, Hill began election day polling about 300 votes behind in the 1st District race against challenger Stacy A. Korsgaden, but has taken a 528-vote lead over Korsgaden with only 616 votes left to tally.

School bond initiative PROP 13 (not to be confused with the 1978 PROP 13), was soundly defeated, with a count of 45,730-24,419 as of Tuesday afternoon.

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CITY

Paso Ponders Increasing Trash Collection Rates

By MARK DIAZ

PASO ROBLES — On Mar. 3, the Paso Robles City Council directed City staff to examine the possibility of raising waste disposal rates for residential and commercial customers. In a 5-0 vote, the Council instructed staff to bring back a specific rate proposal at the next Council meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 17

and a resolution to begin the process of getting the increase on the ballot.

The last waste disposal fee increase was in 2015. The proposition approved a five-year increase from 2016 to 2020.

For 25 years, the recycling industry was built on China’s acceptance of plastic waste. In 2017, China initiated its National Sword policy and banned plastic waste from being imported,

turning the whole industry on its head. In the wake of the collapse of the recycling industry, the city’s waste disposal provider, Paso Robles Waste & Recycle, reported a net loss of $17,464 in 2018, according to the City’s rate study. The City’s contract with PRWR says that the company is guaranteed a “reasonable rate of return.” Public Works Director Dick McKinley said the industry standard

hovers around 10 to 11 percent for a rate of return.

“Right now, they’re in the negative because of the recycling, because of the labor market for them,” McKinley said. “So the franchise agreement calls on them to provide this service every day to the people and the businesses in this community. What it doesn’t provide for is that they have to go bankrupt doing it.”

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EVENTS

LIGHTHOUSE 5K AND FAMILY FUN DAY SET FOR JUNE 3 AT FABLEIST WINERY

CA MID-STATE FAIR

Pete Clark Named 2020 Country Rodeo Honoree

By NICHOLAS MATTSON ATASCADERO — Hares N Hounds ran out for its 21st annual 5K on Saturday, around the Atascadero Lake, up Portola for some incline and back to the start on a misty morning run before the rain began.

The history of the run began as the first effort in fundraising for then-Atascadero Athletic Foundation, now-Atascadero G r e y h o u n d Fo u n d a t i o n , to support the building of the weather proof trac k at Atascadero High School.

Robyn Schmidt and K-Man Cyclery support the event, with Schmidt acting as race director for the past decade.

The 5K started at 8 a.m. on Saturday, with a number of well-known runners breaking out of the gate and Johnathan Dolan, 17, and Pepe Gonzalez, 27, bringing in the one and two finishing spots, respectively, at 16:34.45 and 16:47.95.

For the ladies, Casey Shaw, 19, led the pack at 21:36.80 to win the overall. The top-six was a diverse finish for the women, with age ranges 35-39, 15-18, 25-29, 50-54, and 55-59 repre- Lori Bagby, center, took first-place at the Hares N. Hounds 5K race at Atascadero Lake Saturday. Bagby is joined in sented. the photo by Atascadero Greyhound Foundation representatives Donn Clickard, left, and Rolfe Nelson.

Local real estate agent and Photo courtesy of the Atascadero Greyhound Foundation chairperson of LIGHTHOUSE Atascadero, Lori Bagby, finished at 29:40.92 to win The fundraiser helps sustain programs and addic- volunteer opportunities throughout the year and in the 55-59 group. She is also getting ready for her tion counseling in the Atascadero school system. support for Lighthouse Coffee.” own race coming in June. Bagby leads the LIGHT“The funds help us sustain our programs,” Bagby Along with hundreds of people, Lighthouse HOUSE Atascadero 5K and Family Fun day fund- said. “It takes a lot to do what we do, with interven- Coffee, Kiwanis pancake and the HiYa Rock Projraiser at Fableist Wine Company at Pomar Junction tion and prevention.” ect will be on hand.

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Fundraising includes sponsorships as well as raffle “We usually have a couple hundred runners, and “It is a tough 5K, and beautiful,” Bagby said, “but prizes, which Bagby is currently collecting for the about 300 people at the event,” Bagby said. it is going to challenge you with the hills through event.

For more information about the LIGHTHOUSE 5K the vineyard.”

“We can always use raffle prizes,” Bagby said, “and and Family Fun Day, go to lighthouseatascadero.org.

PETE CLARK

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE PASO ROBLES — The Board of Directors of the California Mid-State Fair recently announced Pete Clark as the 2020 Country Rodeo Honoree. The Wrangler Country Rodeo, presented by Hearst, will showcase the best of the best during the event’s finals on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at a later date.

Pete Clark has been actively involved in the Paso Robles community his entire life.

He is a past Director of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce and a fourth-generation member of the Rancheros Vistadores.

Pete is co-founder of the San Luis Obispo County Meadow Muffin Golf Classic, an annual charity golf tournament benefiting the local Children’s Christmas Toy Bank.

In 1994, he was appointed to the Board of Directors and served for eight years. During his tenure, Pete served as President of the Board and was on various committees. He was also selected as Cattleman of the Year in 2009. Pete has always actively promoted ranching, agriculture, and rodeo. He is still very active year-round with the Fair and is a charter member of the Heritage Foundation.

Pete was inducted into the California Mid-State Fair Hall of Fame in 2012 The 2020 California Mid-State Fair runs July 22 – Aug. 2.

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Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin presents a proclamation from the City of Paso Robles celebrating Read Across America Day and the birthday of renowned children’s author Dr. Seuss to Paso Robles Librarian Angelica Fortin at the Mar. 3, Paso Robles Council Meeting. Photo by Mark Diaz

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CONTACT EDITOR LUKE PHILLIPS AT LUKE@PASOROBLESPRESS.COM

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Evolving Leaders

we see daily, the ones that we run into at events, businesses, schools, and the grocery store. The ones that we heard or saw not living the “promises” that they made during their campaigns? The ones we are ready to forgive when there does not seem to be another option? Why is there no other option? Why are we okay with the status quo? Or are we?

According to a recent poll done by Harvard Politics, youth political engagement is on the rise, 30 percent of young HAYLEY MATTSON voters aged between 18 and 29 consider CO-PUBLISHER themselves to be politically engaged or politically active. In comparison to a s the first election of 2020 poll done in 2017 where only 24 percent comes to a close and Novemfelt this way. Politics of yesteryears are ber’s campaigns right around the becoming more and more evolved as our corner, this is the perfect time to reflect, young, diverse, and multicultural leaders evaluate and decide what is important start to step up with new fresh ideas that as we move forward on the local and can help our local economy and businational levels. Politics are a tricky one; nesses. it can divide friends, colleagues, and In 2018 a record number of women neighbors all because we are passionate ran for seats that were held by long time about what we believe in and what we incumbents and won with grassroots want for our future. Often when we are campaigns, social media presence, and a choosing between candidates, it comes direct, relatable approach to issues that down to the lesser of two evils, intermoved them and impacted communities. esting right, but true. It seems if we can The women that stepped up were ready align with at least one core value of a to be the change that they were seeking candidate, then the ones less desirable, and decided it was their time to make a we can quickly forgive and, most times, difference. defend. But what about when it comes So, is that the answer to all our politto local politics, the local leaders that ical challenges, women, diversity, youth,

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or can it be anyone who wants to make a difference? I believe it is the latter.

Regardless of age, race or gender is crucial to have candidates that have a clear message, a plan of action and why they will be the one to make a difference.

Being that this is a presidential election year and the year one of our local mayors will be up for re-election along with several city council seats, perhaps it is time we start looking at our candidates with a whole new way of thinking.

Are they leading the charge to make a difference, are their campaigns based on the old regimen, are they passionate about what they want to accomplish or are they satisfied with the way things are and turn on the charm during an election year?

We need politicians that run on innovative platforms and are thinking outside the box. We have evolved; we are in a new era that is driven by social media, crowdfunding, relatability, transparency, and a new purpose. We are looking for politicians that are brave and stand up for something they believe in and something we can fight for and with. We are looking for leaders that are available, real, and open to new ideas and working collaboratively. We are ready for the unpolished, street smart, get your hands dirty, educated, and willing to do what is

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right for our tomorrow.

We are seeking leaders that have a track record of working with a team for a team and driven by a team. Because that is who we are as citizens, their team.

Our local mayors and city councils are non-partisan, so they should hear all our voices each one. They should remember us each time they are deciding the fate of what creates a strong economy for our future. They should remember we are the ones they were asking for support during elections, and we are the ones that placed them in that seat. They need to remember this when we show up to council meetings, town halls, or talks on the block and question finances, budgeting, city planning, and when we ask for help. They should do their part to hear everyone, not just the select few that they feel have clout within our community, and they should remember it is an honor to be our representative.

We encourage voters to do your research, challenge the candidates, attend the forums, and run for a political position if you believe you can make a difference. Remember, all the candidates are humans just like you and me, and they made that choice to get involved.

Here’s to an inspirational 2020 election, one full of candidates ready to challenge the incumbents, bring on new ideas, and enrich our growing communities.

COMMENTARY

Spring, and a Time of Renewal

DAN COOK COMMENTARY

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he elections are over, and while the final counts are yet to be

determined, the tides appear not to favor Ellen Beraud in her campaign to replace Debbie Arnold. I am saddened by this fact, as, in my opinion, her views of the future were much more optimistic and hopeful, and based on fact and science and input from all.

Alas, not enough voters shared those visions.

Politics are a messy business, we get all excited about things, have huge disagreements, spend a ton of money, and then it’s over for a couple years. Then we settle down, go about our lives, and start

the process all over again.

Democracy, gotta love it, but as Winston Churchill is reported to have said “that democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time”.

As is usually the case in any contest, both sides won some, and lost some, both locally and statewide, in these recent elections. And while there is intense joy or sorrow (depending on your viewpoints) felt by many people, it is important to remember that this back and forth process is what we do, it’s

how we make our system work, by eventually balancing out the excesses of one point of view with the ballots of those with other viewpoints.

I personally am looking forward to some time off from the hectic activities of campaigns, and getting caught up on a long list of chores.

Life goes on, and it’s still a good life. The kids are healthy, the daffodils are delightfully exploding by the thousands from their winter sleep, and the renewal of Spring is once again on us. And while working on Ellen’s campaign, I have had

the privilege of getting to know some of the finest people, who care about a future for all of us, and are willing to work hard to achieve it. Thank you, all you Proud Democrats (and others).

Thank you for having a vision of the future that is generous and optimistic.

By nature, I must be an optimist also, as tomorrow we start planting dozens of redwoods and Fall Color trees around the property. At my age, I’m not planting them for myself, but for those who follow. Much like my political inclinations, I guess.

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PG&E’s Victims Will Face Choice of Fairness or Faster Money

of uncertain future value, or should they insist on all cash, with payment to be made at an uncertain later date, if at all?

It’s a tough dilemma for a lot of uninsured folks, for replacement of burned-out homes will cost much more than the proffered cash. But some of the victims’ lawyers are telling their clients the settlement the attorneys agreed to is all THOMAS ELIAS PG&E can pay in the foreseeCOMMENTARY able future.

The choice, as some see ll through the bankit, will be between getting ruptcy process Pacific cheated, or at least low-balled, Gas & Electric Co. or getting nothing for now. entered in early 2019, almost No one yet knows how that all key moves have been made choice will play out, or just by platoons of lawyers working when the vote will occur, in for the big utility, its creditors part because the settlement and more than 80,000 burned- offer can’t be finalized until and out victims of wildfires started unless the state Public Utilities at least in part by faulty PG&E Commission okays PG&E’s equipment or maintenance. not-yet-finalized full plan for But the biggest decision exiting bankruptcy. But in most in the complex and costly lawsuit settlement negotiations, proceedings will likely be made clients accept offers their attorwithin the next two months neys recommend. by the victims themselves: PG&E desperately wants a vote on whether to accept the whole matter over with by an approximate $13.5 billion June 30, the deadline for the settlement agreed upon by utility to qualify for a consumPG&E and attorneys for thou- er-funded, state-organized plan sands of the victims. that shields utilities against Here’s the choice for victims paying many of expenses from who will vote: Should they future fires started by their each accept almost $100,000 equipment. in cash pretty soon, plus Plenty of wildfire victims many shares of PG&E stock have told U.S. Bankruptcy

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Judge David Montali, presiding over the PG&E case in San Francisco, that they’ll feel cheated if the settlement goes through.

Wrote one survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County, California’s most damaging wildfire ever, “Our hopes will be shattered if the current plan is approved. I want you to know that many of us understand what is happening and we will move heaven and earth to stop it.”

That letter and others released by the court indicate many fire victims believe Montali acts as a tool of PG&E’s management and Wall Street creditors, rather than making victim compensation his top priority.

One thing many victims dislike is that half the money would come in the form of company stock, which many victims want no part of, if only because the stock is not valued today at nearly the amount listed in the settlement. Plus, many victims don’t want to become unwilling accomplices and shareholders of the company they feel destroyed their once-bucolic lives.

And even if victims eventually vote for the settlement, they won’t get their money and stock immediately. Rather, the funds and shares would go to a new distribution trust that will handle each case individually.

The trust has not yet been set up, which means that even if they vote “yes” on the settlement, victims can’t know just how much cash and stock they would get, or when.

It all adds up to one of the most uncertain situations ever to affect California public utility customers. One big unknown is whether the PUC, now led by an appointee of Gov. Gavin Newsom but still peopled with a majority named by ex-Gov. Jerry Brown, will

echo Newsom’s demands for a much stricter, larger and more expensive program than ever before for equipment repair and fire prevention.

Usually, California utilities have been able to count on the PUC to assure both their survival and prosperity. But Newsom threatens a state takeover if the eventual PG&E plan isn’t much tougher than what’s been proposed to date and his appointees might do his bidding.

Which means a “no” vote by either the PUC or the victims could throw the biggest utility in this state and nation into completely uncharted territory, with a breakup or a buyout two distinct possibilities.

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

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

Please send letters to: P.O. Box 427 Paso Robles, CA 93447 Or e-mail to: 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 Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 6:30 p.m.

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AROUND ABOUT NORTH COUNTY

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

City Founder Remembered at Historical Society Dinner

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.

Barbie Butz COLUMNIST

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dward Gardner Lewis, 1869 to 1950, announced to his loyal supporters and readers in “Bulletin No. 1” that he had found a place which was exactly right for the Colony, the Rancho Atascadero. For a $500 option he purchased the 23,000-acre cattle ranch from J.H. Henry for approximately $1 million in 1913.

He surveyed the entire tract, put down streets and water mains and filed a completed subdivision map with the County of San Luis Obispo. Once all of the ground work was completed, prospective buyers began

Life Is Too Short

every day to work.

Wear tight fitting jeans or loose Watch fireworks on TV. Go see the fitting boots. real thing.

Wait on the government to do the right thing.

Roll your own smokes.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m.

Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Rd., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;; Daily MassMon-Fri 7 a.m., Sat 8 a.m.; Spanish Mass- Tues 7 p.m.; Sunday Mass times:; Saturday, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass; Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m.; Spanish Mass12:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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

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

Live in fear of germs, dirt, dentists, chiggers, fire ants or a little cow manure.

Listen to rap music.

Lee Pitts

COLUMNIST

Life is too short to...

Worry about stuff that’s probably never going to happen.

Read a bad book or watch a terrible movie just because your paid for it.

Spend your life staring at your I phone, computer terminal or boob tube.

Work 40 years at an occupation you hate for bosses that are dumber than a dead battery.

Ride rank horses or put up with crazy cows.

Listen to fake news or eat fake meat.

Commute two hours each way

or call 805-461-1504.

Wine Country Theatre presents “To Gillian on her 37th Birthday” written by Michael Brady, this weekend opening on Friday evening at the Park Ballroom 1232 Park Street, Paso Robles. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, March 13-29. Sunday Matinees start at 2 p.m.

The deeply touching story of a love that doesn’t die and a man who finally learns to keep on living, is directed by Brent Keast.

For more information, visit Wine-CountryTheatre.com.

Don’t forget that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on the 17th of this month.

In fact, it happens to be next Tuesday. Plan for that corned beef and cabbage and a few other Irish dishes and begin your meal with this blessing: May your troubles be less May your blessings be more May nothing but happiness come through your door!

Enjoy the rain.

Cheers!

Feel guilty about what our ancestors did to the slaves and Indians.

Argue. Who says you have to You didn’t do it. attend every feud you’re invited Loan money to any of the three to?

F’s; friends, family or fools.

Spend the holidays by yourself.

Get drunk every night and wake Go volunteer at a soup kitchen. with a monster headache every Hang around with losers. morning.

Worry about what percentile Stay tethered to the home place your baby is in. your entire life. There’s a big world out there... go see it.

Marry for money. You can borrow it cheaper.

Worry about the number of Facebook friends you have, Instagram followers or YouTube subscribers.

Shave every day.

Fish in a dry hole or hunt deer without a tag.

Brag about your ancient ancestors incessantly. You should be far more concerned about how your kids will turn out.

Keep marrying the wrong type of person just because you get little lonely. Get a dog instead.

You can still feed it out of a can, they’re much cleaner and they don’t talk back.

Play golf or poker with a cheat, or ever bet against the house.

Lotteries are for suckers.

Idolize film or TV stars or put athletes on a pedestal just because they can throw a football or dunk a basketball. There’s a very good chance they aren’t who you think they are.

Continue to stay on hold while waiting for them to “be with you shortly.”

Pay dues to your enemy.

Pile the family into your Smart Car and take off on a family vacation from coast to coast stopping every 58 miles to recharge for 2 1/2 hours. (up to 21 hours if you’re plugged into 120 volts.)

And good luck finding a charging station in Pie Town, Dunmovin’ or in places the trains only stop if they hit a cow.

Play video games or get in a Twitter war with someone you’ll never know.

Worry about the rights of beets, cooked carrots, tubers, tofu, or rutabagas.

Use inferior tools made in China.

Argue with your spouse and then be shunned for the following week.

Stay in bed until noon every day.

Own a horse you can’t catch.

Worry about how old you are.

(You can’t do a thing about it... except die.)

MEDITATIONS

The Substitutionary Death of Christ

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

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

Dr. Gary Barker, Pastor CONTRIBUTOR

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applies to all of us!

It is interesting to compare the ranch land that E.G. purchased in 1913 to the Atascadero of 2020, one hundred and seven years ago.

For more information about the Historical Society visit atascaderohistoricalsociety. org.

Thanks to a Community Needs grant from the Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County, over the past few months, clients of the Atascadero Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry have been offered hygiene kits containing a toothbrush, full-sized toothpaste and a full-sized bar of soap. More than 1,500 of the kits will have been distributed by the end of June. Clients often ask for the items, which are not routinely available, in addition to the groceries that make up the primary purpose of the pantry.

If your organization is looking for a service project, kits such as those are always needed. For more information, visit atascaderoloaves.org

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.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; 805-238-3321

arriving to check out the planned community. In 1915, as property owners, they lived in a “tent city.”

It is in memory of E.G. Lewis that the Atascadero Historical Society hosts an annual dinner in Fellowship Hall at the Atascadero Community Church. This year the celebration was last Saturday evening. Members and guests enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner, complete with a birthday cake in honor of the founder’s birthday, followed by the election of officers, and the presentation of the E.G. Lewis Award of Excellence to Joyce Wilkins for her volunteer work and support of the Historical Society.

City Manager, Rachelle Rickard, delivered a valuable and very informative “State of the City” program, covering “Place Making, Economic Development, Housing, and City Finances.” She ended with this quote, “We can do anything, but we can’t do everything.” I think that

alvation as discussed and revealed in the Holy Bible is the doctrine that deals with God’s provision for delivering sinners from sin’s condemnation and judgment.

This provision was a manifestation of God’s love, mercy, and grace ( John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, Ephesians 2:4-9, Titus 2:11). The penalties for sin are both spiritual and physical death (Romans 5:12-21, 6:23, Ephesians 2:1-3). A sinner is unable to personally

pay the penalties for sin. The punishment for sin is everlasting death or separation from God in hell as clearly taught by Jesus (Matthew 25:41-46, Mark 9:42-48, John 3: 15-21, 5:24). One of the greatest Satanic deceptions that most people believe is that sin can be canceled by doing good works. One good work supposedly can pay the penalty for committing One sin. The conclusion of this thinking is that if a sinner has done more good works than sinful works, he can save himself from God’s judgment.

The error is that salvation isn’t based on good works.

This false idea is impossible because a good work does not cancel the penalty of any sin.

The wages of sin is death as clearly taught by the apostle Paul in Romans 6:23. We know that even in human law that good behavior doesn’t cancel the penalty of sin. A person could live most of his life as a good and moral

person but if he committed murder, his good behavior or works wouldn’t automatically forgive him. The apostle Paul states in Galatians 2:21 that if a person could save himself by good works, then Christ died in vain. The penalty of sin can only be paid through death not by good works. This is why salvation is provided by God’s GRACE not by man’s good works (Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 15:11, Titus 2:11-14, 3:5-7).

Since no sinner can save himself by either doing good or dying for his own sins, God in love Sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to pay sin’s penalty of death as a substitutionary sacrifice. This is what John the Baptist said about Jesus: “Behold the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world” ( John1:29, 36).

Jesus Himself testified in John 10:11-18 that He would give up His life as a substitutionary sacrifice for His Sheep as the GOOD SHEPHERD. The Greek preposition in John

10:11 that is translated by the word “for” literally means in the place of as a substitute.

This concept of a substitutionary death is part of the GOSPEL message that saves people when it is believed.

This is what the apostle Paul clearly taught in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Paul declared that the GOOD news that saves involves three historical facts: • Christ died a substitutionary death for sin • Christ was buried dead • Christ rose again in a physical, immortal body This is God’s PROVISION for paying SIN’S PENALTY. God provided salvation by His LOVE, GRACE, and MERCY which is received by believing that Jesus personally died for every human being ( John 3:16-18, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:3-5, 4:10). Salvation and eternal life is a FREE GIFT received by FAITH (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9). Have you personally received this everlasting gift?

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OBITUARIES

EDWARD BERLENDIS MONTEATH

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dward Berlendis Monteath died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1918 to Edward Monteath from Glasgow, Scotland and Marie Berlendis Monteath, from Venice, Italy, in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from Washington University

with a degree in Engineering and a pilot’s license. He loved flying and joined the Navy as an aviator. During WWII he flew off carriers and was assigned to the Pacific where he piloted SBD Dauntless and F6F Hellcat planes, completing 22 combat missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross Award.

During WWII he married Madelyn. They moved to Pasadena where Ed went to Cal Tech and earned advanced degrees in aeronautical engineering. After resigning from the Navy, he had a career in the aerospace field for 32 years and retired as Vice President of Advanced Programs for Rocketdyne. He designed and built rocket engines and missiles and was present to see the Atlas rocket, his team designed and built, carry

John Glenn into orbit. Most of this time he and Madelyn lived in Woodland Hills and raised their family of five children.

After retiring, they moved to Paso Robles where they lived for 30 years. They watched their family grow, traveled, visited family and friends, and played golf all over the US and Europe. Ed was known for his talented woodworking skills. He carved wonderful figures of his friends and made chairs for family members. Ed was an accomplished gardener and grew prize winning chrysanthemums that he gave to his friends every Fall. The last six months of his life he started a gardening club with the residents at Creston Village.

Ed was admired for his gentle demeanor, integrity, humor, intellect and creativ-

ity. He persevered at everything he wanted to do and played golf until June of last year. His memory was impressive. He could tell you the batting order for the St Louis Cardinals World Series game in 1926. He had lots of good stories. And for all his many accomplishments, when asked, he would say his greatest achievement was his beloved family. Sadly, Madelyn passed away in March, 2012, and his sister Mary Lou passed away in January of this year. He is survived by his loving daughters, Barbara Lowes (Bob); Nancy Pushea (Don); sons, Edward (Chris), Douglas (Sally), and David (Sue); grandchildren Meg (Tony), Russell ( Jenn), Tim (Danielle), Madelyn (Luca), Denise, Michelle (Cade), Christopher, Maureen, Matthew, Matt (Adrienne), Melissa (Robert); and great

grandchildren, Myles, Jordyn, Kennedy, Abby, Arlo, Imogen, Eddie, Caroline, Olivia, Finn, and Noah.

Ed lived a long, healthy and full life of 101 years.

We are so grateful to have enjoyed and loved him all these years. He inspired all of us. Our family would like to thank Ed’s friends and caretakers at Creston Village for their attentiveness, kindness and loving care. We would also like to thank Central Coast Home Care and Hospice for their care the last month of his life. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Paso Robles Golf Club on Friday, March 27 at 1 p.m. and is open to all.

Private interment for family is Saturday, March 28. In lieu of flowers, donations to Creston Village Garden Club or Central Coast Hospice would be appreciated.

CRAIG S. BONELLI raig S. Bonelli, Sr., 69, raised on Bonelli Ranch in Saugus, CA. Father, husband, coach and lover of family, friends and fun. He could make a game out of anything.

Enjoying nearly 40 years in Paso Robles, he grace-

fully cashed in his chips on February 23, a winner at the game of life.

Preceded in death by many of the greats, survived by his wife, Kathleen, kids, Billy and Eva, Craig and Sybil, and Bryan Bonelli, Bonnie and Brian Kaull, Becky and John Allwine; 10 grandchildren; siblings Bill

Bonelli, Beth Burk, Gail and Eli Spooner; nieces, nephews and a bevy of Murphys.

Services were held Saturday, February 29 at 12 p.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, a donation for local sports can be made at GoFundMe, Craig Bonelli Youth Sports Memorial Fund, organized

by Becky Allwine. Craig’s passion was youth sports. To honor his memory, this fund will be used to support local youth sports and scholarships.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, EFS-Cares.com.

quietly and peacefully with her family present. She was born in Riverton, Wyo. on April 8, 1923 to Walter and Mary Mitts.

A long-time resident, Virginia came to Templeton by train with her new husband John ( Johnnie) Bieber at only 18. She began a long work life at Camp Roberts in 1941, followed by Bieber’s Market in Templeton, Sid York Insurance, and then retired from CalTrans as an administrator.

Virginia is survived be her

two sons, Chris and Greg Bieber, both of Atascadero.

She was known for her world traveling and many volunteer groups, including the Charles Paddock Zoo, Twin Cities Community Hospital, St. William’s Altar Society, and even the Atascadero Police Department in the Volunteer Patrol.

She could always hold a “hot” hand of bridge or cribbage and would play for hours.

When asked about her secret to longevity, Virginia

replied “You gotta drink plenty of wine.”

Her laughter and enthusiasm for life has left a heart print on us all. Abiding faith and her beloved St. William’s Church were her contact companions.

She was pre-deceased by her parents, Walter and Mary Mitts, and husband “Johnnie” Bieber.

Arrangements are under the Direction of Chapel of the Roses. Her life will be celebrated by a mass of Resurrection on March

18, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. William’s Catholic Church, Atascadero.

A rosary will be prayed before mass at 10:30 a.m. on March 18, also at St. William’s Catholic Church, Atascadero.

Any memorial donations may be made by her request to St. William’s Catholic Church, Hospice of SLO, or Atascadero Christian Community, who all lavished so much love and countless blessings in her time with them.

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VIRGINIA MARIE BIEBER

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irginia Marie Bieber, 96, passed away on February 23, 2020

DEATHS

CRIME

SLO Grand Jury Indictes 13 for Drug Trafficking Paso Robles drug ring shut down after year-long investigation

CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE SAN LUIS OBISPO — The thirteen individuals were indicted for conspiring to sell and transport for sale heroin and methamphetamine across San Luis Obispo County. Prosecutors presented evidence of the large drug trafficking operation to the Criminal Grand Jury

over six days after which indictments were issued on Monday, March 2. The indictments were sealed by the court until the individuals were arrested and brought before a judge for arraignment March 6.

The drug trafficking operation was centered in Paso Robles and operated out of multiple locations within the

county, including one residential property adjacent to the Paso Robles High School located at 203 Veronica Drive.

The apparent leader of the drug trafficking organization was Rogelio “Rabi” Miranda, who regularly coordinated with a supply source in Mexico and traveled to a stash house in the Los Angeles area to retrieve narcotics before returning to Paso Robles for distribution.

Twelve of the 13 defendants have been arrested and 11 appeared in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on March 6. One has posted bail and one is remaining out of custody subject to arrest on a felony warrant.

“I am extremely pleased with the efforts of the Sheriff ’s Special Operations Unit to take down a major drug trafficking organization that was operating in San Luis Obispo County,” said Sheriff Ian Parkinson. “I am grateful that working with our partners, Homeland Security Investigations, County Probation Department and the District Attorney’s Office that we were able to get the drugs and those dealing the drugs off the streets.”

The following individuals were indicted by the Grand Jury: • Rogelio “Rabi” Miranda, DOB: 10/06/1977, Paso Robles

• Natasha Pringle, DOB: 02/24/1990, Paso Robles • Misty “Chicken” Ashley, DOB: 08/19/1974, Paso Robles • David “Bologna” Henry, DOB: 09/17/1978, Paso Robles • Ecstacia “Tacey” Willis, DOB: 07/29/1995, Paso Robles • Angela K app, D O B : 03/26/1986, Paso Robles (BAILED, Arraignment on 3/18/2020) • Sean Loppnow, DOB: 07/24/1984, Templeton • Samantha Hogle, DOB: 02/09/1967, Paso Robles (ARREST WARRANT ISSUED) • Randy Jordan, D OB: 06/15/1970, Santa Maria • David Merino, DOB: 11/15/1970, Grover Beach • Robert “Bodie” Dugger, DOB: 04/19/1982, Paso Robles • •Robert Bridgman, DOB: 01/09/1984, Paso Robles • Casey Cravens, DOB: 07/18/1990, Paso Robles “Trafficking of hard drugs is an extreme danger to the health and safety of our community, especially to our youth and young adults. I am grateful to the Sheriff ’s Special Operations Unit who tirelessly investigated and has now dismantled this large and dangerous criminal enterprise in our commu-

nity,” said District Attorney Dan Dow. The Indictment alleges multiple charges against the various members of the drug trafficking organization including that they conspired to sell and transport for sale heroin and methamphetamine.

The grand jury hearing and indictment was the result of a year-long investigation led by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office Special Operations Unit which began in late 2018. The investigation included assistance from the Department o f H om e l a n d Security Invest i g a t i on s , S an L uis O bispo Count y Probation Department, and the San Luis Obispo County Gang Task Force. The District Attorney ’s Office convened a criminal grand jury hearing over a six-day period.

The defendants appeared again in Department 3 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court on Monday, March 9. The case is being prosecuted

by Deputy District Attorneys Delaney Henretty and Charlie Blair.

It is important to note that a criminal complaint, information, or indictment contains charges that must be proven in a court of law by proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Ever y defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

WREESMAN — Connie Wreesman, 83, of Atascadero, passed away on Feb. 29, 2020. In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service.

BIEBER — Virginia Marie Bieber, 96, of Atascadero, passed away Feb. 23, 2020. In the care of Chapel of Chapel of the Roses.

SMITH — Byron Joseph Smith, 72, of Atascadero, passed away on Feb. 25, 2020. In the care of Chapel of the Roses Mortuary.

CORRECTIONS You don’t like mistakes and neither do we. It is the policy of the Paso Robles Press & Atascadero News to correct substantive errors in a timely manner. To that end: In the Wednesday, March 4 edition of the Paso Robles Press, on page B1, the article “U12 Girls All Stars Advance to Western State Championships” was under heading that read “Youth Softball” when it should have read “Youth Soccer.”

In the Wednesday, March 4 edition of the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press, on page A7, the obituaries of Edward Monteath and Craig S. Bonelli had their photo switch. The obituaries are running again in this week’s edition next to the correct photo.

RESERVOIR LEVELS SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir): 82 percent capacity.

LOPEZ LAKE: 50.9 percent capacity.

LAKE NACIMIENTO: 52 percent capacity LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 38 pecent capacity.

WHALE ROCK: 83.81 percent capacity.

ROAD ADVISORIES ADVISORY: On River Road, the bridge approximately 1.5 miles south of Wellsona Road. The bridge is restricted to a single lane of travel. Full highway-legal loads are permitted. The bridge will remain with the single-lane restriction until it is replaced in the future.

For more information contact Brian Uder at (805) 788-2931.

ROAD CLOSURES CLOSURE: On River Grove Drive at Estrella River Bridge for road work, from July 15, 2019 to March 31, 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

71º | 45º FRIDAY

63º | 46º SATURDAY

58º | 45º SUNDAY

55º | 38º MONDAY

55º | 37º ­ TUESDAY

56º | 35º 2020 RAINFALL TOTALS Atascadero: 0.80” Paso Robles: 0.80”

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Former State Assemblyman, County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian Dies at 68 Achadjian garnered the respect of his peers through sound leadership

By LUKE PHILLIPS

Former California Assemblyman and San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Katcho Achadjian passed away Thursday, March 5 at the age of 68 after suffering from an unspecified illness.

Achadjian represented the 35th district in the State Assembly, encompassing San Luis Obispo County and part of Santa Barbara County.

Achadjian was born in Jalala, Lebanon to Armenian parents in 1951. His family came to the United States in 1971 and he became a U.S. citizen in 1982.

Achadjian studied at Cuesta College before graduating from Cal Poly with a degree in Business Administration. He went on to purchase a small business that expanded into multiple stores and gas stations throughout San Luis Obispo County. He married his wife Araxie in 1984.

Achadjian’s political career began in 1998 when he won a seat on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. He represented District 4 until 2010 when he successfully ran for the State Assembly.

Achadjian’s accomplishments during his time serving in the Assembly include successfully fighting to extend the sunset date of the State’s Nuclear Planning Assessment Special Account until 2025 to continue emergency planning programs for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, working to pass more stringent blood-alcohol content laws for rideshare drivers working for companies like Uber and Lyft and passing AB 65 to ensure justice for rape victims where the perpetrator lures the victim into sexual

activity by impersonating their partner.

During his time in the Assembly, Achadjian received high marks on his voting record from organizations including the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Taxpayers Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

Achadjian ran for a 24th District Congressional seat in 2016 but was defeated in the primary.

Achadjian’s friends and supporters took to social media Thursday to express their sadness at the news of his death.

“I will always remember him weeping on the Assembly floor when recalling his family’s experience during the Armenia genocide,” Tweeted Mike Gatto, who served with Achadjian in the California Assembly. “He wore his big heart on his sleeve.”

IBM Program Director Sarah Storelli Tweeted that she was “devastated” by the news.

“He was such a wonderful partner to me and the student government while I served as student body president of Cal Poly,” Storelli wrote.

“Thank you Katcho Achadjian for your leadership and devotion to Cal Poly, the SLO Community and beyond. You will be greatly missed.”

Achadjian’s success as District 35 Assemblyman, Jordan Cunningham, tweeted that Achadjian was his friend and mentor. “He was a true public servant and an American success story,” Cunningham wrote.

A remembrance ceremony for Achadjian will take place Thursday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa. The ceremony will be open to the public.

Achadjian presenting Rose Hunt, left, and MeShawn Hunt, right, with Ambassador of the Year awards for the Templeton Chamber of Commerce in 2015.

Max McPhee receives the Templeton Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award in 2016.

Achadjian receiving the California Mid-State Fair Hall of Fame award. File photos

RED LIGHT ROUND UP ATASCADERO

MAR. 1

MAR. 4

• 20:10: Transient Mark Christopher Krist, 35, was • 13:47: Paso Robles resident Kelli Mae Jeppesen, • 14:54: Transient Alexander Liam Stacki, 24, was arrested on the 3700 block of El Camino Real for 30, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraarrested on the 8300 block of El Camino Real for being drunk in public. phernalia and for being under the influence of a an outstanding warrant. controlled substance.

PASO ROBLES • 15:09: An unidentified minor from Paso Robles FEB. 25 MAR. 1 was arrested on the 3100 block of Spring Street • 02:24: Transient Gina Marie Miner, 38, was • 01:35: Paso Robles resident Julia Danielle Fogel, for being drunk in public. arrested on the 8000 block of El Camino Real for 35, was arrested for an outstanding warrant, driv- • 16:18: Paso Robles resident Robert David Kortje, an outstanding warrant. ing under the influence of alcohol and for driving 27, was arrested at the corner of 7th Street and with a blood-alcohol content of .08 or greater.

Spring Street for receiving stolen property and for FEB. 26 • 13:02: San Miguel resident Angel Galvez Gonzaan outstanding warrant.

• 20:28: Paso Robles resident Lucas Salvador lez, 24, was arrested at the corner of 4th Street Lopez, 24, was arrested on the 8300 block of El and Spring Street for an outstanding warrant and MAR. 4 Camino Real for possession of drug paraphernafor driving with a suspended/revoked license.

• 16:32: Paso Robles resident Ashley Denise lia.

Pearce, 26, was arrested at the corner of 7th Street • 13:12: Atascadero resident Cassandra Lynn Rice, MAR. 2 and Spring Street for an outstanding warrant.

35, was arrested at the corner of El Camino Real • 01:30: Paso Robles resident Ricardo Lopez Jr., • 17:45: Atascadero resident Mark Christopher and San Jacinto Avenue for willful violation of a 28, was arrested at the corner of 24th Street and Krist, 35, was arrested for being drunk in public. court order.

Black Oak Street for being drunk in public.

• 22:10: Paso Robles resident Brian Vargas, 27, was • 01:30: Paso Robles resident Austin Isaiah Beauarrested on the 2800 block of Spring Street for FEB. 27 soliel, 24, was arrested at the corner of 24th Street possession of a controlled substance and for being • 16:15: Transient Travis Dee Reeder, 25, was and Black Oak Street for being drunk in public. under the influence of a controlled substance. arrested for possession of a controlled substance, • 17:26: Paso Robles resident Taylor Bruce Page, driving with a suspended/revoked license and for 23, was arrested on the 900 block of Park Street MAR. 5 a violation of post-release community supervision. for an outstanding warrant.

• 01:20: Atascadero resident Eric Raymond Logan, • 23:26: Transient Sean Casey Colwell, 33, was • 20:46: Mountain View resident Cory Michael 29, was arrested at the corner of Spring Street arrested at the corner of Santa Rosa Road Allen Tyson, 21, was arrested at Denny’s for and 10th Street for driving under the influence and Front Road for possession of a controlled possession of a controlled substance and for of alochol and for driving with a blood-alcohol substance and for an outstanding warrant. outstanding warrants. concentration of .08 percent or greater.

• 21:48: Paso Robles resident Tyler Stephen Smith, • 02:31: Paso Robles resident Hezre Salgado, 33, FEB. 28 24, was arrested on the 100 block of Niblick Road was arrested at the corner of Bolen Avenue and • 10:36: Transient Mark Christopher Krist, 35, was for possession of unlawful paraphernalia and for a Tucker Avenue for being drunk in public. arrested on the 7000 block of El Camino Real for probation violation.

• 18:15: Atascadero resident Charles Brandon being drunk in public.

Bennett, 34, was arrested on the 100 block of • 12:08: Transient Robert Norman Kerst, 50, was MAR. 3 Niblick Road for shoplifting. arrested on the 8600 block of El Camino Real for • 10:54: Paso Robles resident George Nikolayev an outstanding warrant.

Arteaga, 29, was arrested on the 1000 block of MAR. 6 • 16:01: Santa Margarita resident Augustine Jesus Spring Street for outstanding warrants.

• 00:00: Templeton resident Edward Allen James, Holguin, 40, was arrested for an outstanding • Paso Robles resident Lowell Scott Henslin, 55, 38, was arrested on the corner of 24th Street and warrant. was arrested on the 200 block of Veronica Street Riverside Avenue for driving under the combined • 22:01: San Miguel resident Isaiah Gabriel Vera, for possession of narcotics for sale, sale/manufacinfluence of drugs and alcohol and for driving 20, was arrested on the 9000 block of Curbaril ture of a controlled substance and for being under with an open container of alcohol.

Avenue for inflicting corporal injury on his fiance, the influence of a controlled substance.

• 00:10: Paso Robles resident Kacy Thomas Santos, burglary, and for vandalism.

• 22:57: Paso Robles resident Alejandro Tamayo 27, was arrested on the 2700 block of Black Oak • 23:41: Timothy James Sawyer, 23, was arrested on Chavez, 27, was arrested on the 1400 block of Drive for an outstanding warrant, being under the the 5600 block of Portola Road for being drunk Creston Road for driving under the influence influence of a controlled substance and for possesin public. of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol sion of a controlled substance. content of .08 or greater.

• 03:09: Indio resident Allan Omar Velazquez, 20, FEB. 24

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was arrested on the 1300 block of 24th Street for being drunk in public.

09:36: Paso Robles resident Joel Alexander Soloniuk, 42, was arrested at the corner of Nickerson Avenue and Bolen Avenue for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for bringing weapons onto school grounds.

11:22: Paso Robles resident Rafael Encarnacion, 28, was arrested at the corner of Creston Road and Scott Road for outstanding warrants and for driving with a license suspended for DUI. 15:09: Paso Robles resident Peter Charles Ingraham, 51, was arrested on the 1100 block of Spring Street for trespassing.

21:08: Paso Robles resident Michael Brandon Ottley, 30, was arrested at the corner of Sulfur Springs Road and Highway 46 East for resisting arrest, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance and for a probation violation.

MAR. 7

• 00:02: Oakland resident Rigoberto Vega Jr., 29, was arrested at the corner of Ysabel Avenue and 24th Street for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or greater.

• 03:31: Paso Robles resident Joshua Wayne Duffey, 20, was arrested at the corner of Vine Street and 10th Street for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of a controlled substance.

• 10:32: Paso Robles resident Graham Scott Condict, 39, was arrested on Theatre Drive for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for child endangerment.

• 10:49: Paso Robles resident Laura Elizabeth Condict, 34, was arrested for possession of prescription pills and for child endangerment.

• 18:55: Paso Robles resident Vali Ray Cooper, 21, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or greater.

• 21:25: Alameda resident Iryna Ihorivna Demchuk, 36, was arrested at the corner of South River Road and Charolais for driving under the influence of alcohol and for driving with a blood-alcohol content of .08 percent or greater.

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Eden Memorial Pet Care Inc. Announces Grand Re-Opening

Local pet owners now have comforting options when saying goodbye CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE PASO ROBLES — Eden Memorial Pet Care Inc. announced its Grand “Re-Opening” and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, Mar. 24, hosted by the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce.

“We have been serving the Central Coast/ Valley for nearly 20 years; and I have always dreamed of this expansion where we can offer more personable services and have a comforting place where people can have support during one the most difficult times — saying goodbye to an

animal companion,” said Christine Ogorsolka popular. Pet owners are doing their research and Johnson, Owner of Eden Memorial Pet Care. asking questions to their veterinarians on what is the standard protocol for pet aftercare services, PET AFTERCARE what are their options and who will be fulfilling INDUSTRY AT ALL TIME HIGH this service. Eden Memorial Pet Care is the first Family pets have become much more than just and only Accredited Pet Crematory in the state of pets; they are now family. Any person who has California and it is located in Paso Robles. cared for an animal companion has also had to say goodbye. This can be the most challenging and COMFORTING SERVICES heart wrenching time in one’s life. With the boom & OPTIONS FOR PETS in the pet industry as well as cremation becoming Eden Memorial Pet Care has earned the repumore of a common choice for humans, it’s only tation of being the authority in Pet Aftercare natural that pet cremation has also become more Services and cremation. With the new expansion

of a state of the art and environmentally efficient facility as well as a new Reception Room and Viewing Room for clients to feel comforted in a time of need. New services are now available: Pre-planning of Pet Aftercare, Private Viewings of cremations, Peaceful Passings at home and grief support.

Founded in 2003, Eden Memorial Pet Care Inc. services a variety of veterinary hospitals throughout San Luis Obispo County and the Central Valley. The company also offers a variety of cremation services, memorial products and direct aftercare services on a very personal level.

Cayucos Dog Parade set for April 11 Meet at the Cayucos Pier before noon to join the frivolity CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE

Poodles in bonnets at last year’s Cayucos Dog Parade. Contributed photos

CAYUCOS — The Cayucos Lioness Club’s Annual Dog Parade is set for Saturday, April 11 at noon beginning at the Cayucos Pier. Admission is free. Participants should arrive early to accommodate for parking, staging and check-in. Easter bonnets are encouraged but not required. No prizes, no judges, just a fun group walk through downtown Cayucos. The event will provide an “I Love My Dog” backdrop for selfies. This year Duckies Chowder House will support the parade by giving away coupons for a free soda with the purchase of a “Duckie Dawg” for participants.

Mutt Mitt T-shirts will be available for purchase.

All proceeds from the T-shirt sales and any donations will go to the Mutt Mitt Program of the Cayucos Lioness Club. The Mutt Mitt program has been in existence since 1997 and provides dog waste bags, dispensers and waste receptacles solely for the purpose of keeping Cayucos beaches and streets free of dog waste. Last year, more than 276,000 bags were supplied to residents and visitors by way of Mutt Mitt bag dispensers which are located at all 22 beach access locations from the Toro Creek dog beach to the Estero Bluffs as well as 27 other locations throughout Cayucos. The total cost of the program was $16,000 last year. This year the Lionesses hope to raise funds to buy more dog waste receptacles. This program exists solely through volunteer hours and donations.

Six Myths About Pet Allergies

will eventually desensitize you to them.

Not only is this not true, but in some By gaining a better understanding of the cases the opposite is true. If you have a allergies caused by pets, you may be able confirmed allergy to animals, it usually will to find a healthier coexistence with your not get better through increasing exposure. furry friend.

In fact, it may get worse.

According to The Humane Society, 62 percent of American households have at Myth 3: With the right pet breed, allergy least one pet. Yet, an estimated 31 million problems go away.

Americans are allergic to animals, includNot true. All cat or dog breeds produce ing up to 30 percent of those who have dander. However, some breeds are believed asthma. Here’s what you should know to be better for allergy sufferers than other about pet allergies: breeds. Typically the best breeds are those that shed the least fur and/or are the most Myth 1: It’s only pet hair that causes frequently bathed. Also, smaller dogs allergies to flare up. produce less saliva than do bigger dogs.

Not true. Pet hair is a nuisance and causes allergies, as it contains saliva or Myth 4: Small animals are not a problem other pet proteins. Allergic reactions to for allergies. pets are actually caused by pet proteins Wrong. Hamsters, guinea pigs, birds and contained in pet dander, such as micro- other warm-blooded mammals can also scopic skin flakes, saliva and urine. Overac- trigger asthma and allergies in people with tive immune systems in those with allergies allergies to animal dander, according to the attack these otherwise harmless substances. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Myth 2: Continuous exposure to animals Myth 5: Outside the home, you shouldn’t NEWSUSA

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Not necessarily. Because of their microscopic size and jagged shape, pet allergens easily stick to clothing and other fabrics and are carried to other locations. Animal dander -- in sufficient levels to cause allergies — can be found in many public places such as the workplace, classrooms and hospitals, according to the American Lung Association.

Myth 6: An air purifier will help with pet allergies.

It depends on the air purifier. Only a high-performance air purifier can help.

Some allergy sufferers report that small, low-quality air cleaners make little or no difference at all. However, many allergy sufferers report that their IQAir air purifier, in combination with improved cleaning methods, has reduced or completely eliminated their allergic reactions to pets in their homes.

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Seniors looking to park in downtown Paso Robles may be able to save some money with a new discount program proposed at a recent City council meeting. Photo by Nicholas Mattson

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permits per person and their vehicle. However, the Council decided that it could not feasibly be enforced. Eligible seniors need to bring a completed paper application with a copy of a valid driver’s license and payment to the police department. Permit applications will be made available at City Hall, the police department, the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, and at the Senior Center.

Tw o p a r k i n g s t u d i e s completed by Kimley-Horn and

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tiveness in this area, but it is a very high priority for our organization and City.”

Davis said that statistics for the past two months suggest that wineries and drinking establishments are not neces-

Associates in 2002 and 2008 concluded that there was sufficient available parking to meet the demand in Paso Robles.

Reports stated that employees working in the downtown area comprised a majority of the parking and that only during peak hours between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekdays did some locations in downtown see the demand that exceeded capacity, according to City Staff.

“I am hearing from a lot of people,” Norma Moye said about the current parking program. “Do you hear that Council? People do not like this sarily to blame for the increase.

“Currently, nearly 70 percent of our DUI arrests have been Paso Robles residents,” Davis wrote. “Additionally, 43 percent of those arrested have been drinking at home or at a friend’s house while 29 percent have been coming from a restaurant or a bar.”

system, and that’s the people I’m hearing.”

Af ter exhausting several strategies, the City instituted paid parking for the downtown area. On August 14, 2019, the City implemented a ne w Downtown parking management solution, including on-street parking regulations and an employee parking permit program. On-street parking regulations include two hours of free parking followed by $1 per hour paid parking in operation Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Since the implementation At the Mar. 3 Paso Robles City Council meeting, Police Chief Ty Lewis reported a 40 percent increase in calls of service for the PRPD, highlighting the need for adding more officers to the force.

Lewis told the Council that over the past five years, calls to ser vice and arrests

of the parking program, more than 144,000 people have used downtown parking, with only 12,000 people purchasing parking tickets. Paso Robles Police Department Commander Caleb Davis said the numbers show that the two-hour free parking is being utilized by the public and producing a high turnover rate for parking spots.

“We know that there have been growing pains all along, but we can attest that this is definitely positive data from what we were trying to accomplished,” said Commander Caleb Davis.

Visitors use kiosk at downtown park. Photo by Nic Mattson

have been growing while the number of police officers has remained stagnant. According to Lewis, the PRPD is comprised of 34 police officers, seven dispatchers, 3.5 community officers, 3.5 record clerks, and one dispatch and records supervisor. Currently, two police officers are on long-term disabilit y leave and one recently resigned and took a position with San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Department.

In the past five years, the City continued to have some of the lowest number of police officers on staff with Atascadero having the least in the county. According to the FBI’s website, the national average for communities is 2.4 officers per thousand, meaning that the City has less than half the national average.

“This becomes important when you start looking at the workload that the police department has been taking on recently,” Lewis said.

In one year, the PRPD averages approximately 75,000 phone calls and 43,000 calls

for service, with an average of 4,000 calls per month. Lewis reported that the department performs 17,000 arrests per year and that the department issues 3,200 traffic citations per month.

“In 2014, we had 31,000 calls as what we were averaging per year,” Lewis said, “up to where we’re averaging almost 44,000 in 2019.”

Lewis said the lack of officers is evident in the increase in response times. Response times to Priority 1 Emergency Calls that involves a lif e-threatening situation such as an assault with a deadly weapon have increased 89 percent in the past five years. For example, PRPD averaged a response time of four minutes and 55 seconds to Priority 1 calls in 2015, whereas current response time to life-threatening emergencies sits at nine minutes and 19 seconds. Lewis said that violent crimes are lower than state and national averages; property crimes, however, are higher than both state and national averages.

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As one example, L ampe told the Council that one individual was responsible for more than 300 hundred calls for ser vice and 34 arrests between the years 2017 and 2019. Lampe said the unnamed person caused 162 calls for ser vice and 12 arrests in 2019 up until November when the CAT team began its work.

“I am happy to say that in February of 2020, PRPD has not received one call for service for this subject and only received four call for service for January, so it ’s been a tremendous success,” Lampe said.

CAT also works with the City ’s waste and community departments to address citywide homeless camps and trash, including the Salinas Riverbed inside the cit y limits. The team is comprised of one sergeant, two officers, and a part-time psychiatric technician who works for San Luis Obispo County.

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the county’s vulnerable population but called for a “structured and layered respond based on individual risk.”

Borenstein said that there still haven’t been any confirmed cases of the virus in the county or in any of the adjacent counties.

“But that may have changed today,” she said.

Borenstein said that the county has received one testing kit from the Center For Disease Control and that each test kit can test about 300 specimens. With two to three specimen samples being needed to confirm the disease in each patient, the testing kit can test around 100 to 150 people.

“I have every confidence that once we run through those we’ll be able to get more test kits when we need them,” she said.

Borenstein said that she believes the impact from COVID-19 will be something that the county’s health care system can manage, comparing it to a bad flu year.

“I’m not being cavalier that people will undoubtedly succumb to this illness,” she said.

“I take it very seriously, I am really concerned about our vulnerable populations. I just think it’s important for people to know the level of emergency that we might be dealing with.”

Late Thursday afternoon on Mar. 5, the SLO County Public County Health Department confirmed that it was testing a patient for the first suspected local case of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 but by Friday, the test results showed that the patient had not been infected with COVID-19.

“In keeping with due diligence and our testing protocols, we decided to proceed with testing this specimen although our suspicion of illness remains low,” Borenstein said.

On Mar. 4, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the rising number of positive California cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID19) and in the wake of the first official death in the state from the virus, reported in Placer County from the novel coronavirus. The proclamation makes additional resources available, formalizes emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments,

and help the state prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19.

“The State of California is deploying every level of government to help identify cases and slow the spread of this coronavirus,” said Governor Newsom. “This emergency proclamation will help the state further prepare our communities and our health care system in the event it spreads more broadly.”

The emergency proclamation includes provisions that protect consumers against price gouging, allow for health care workers to come from out of state to assist at health care facilities, and give health care facilities the flexibility to plan and adapt to accommodate incoming patients.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are 135 positive cases in the state as of press time Tuesday. Three of the cases were caused by an unknown source and four were community-acquired — a term meaning that it was not acquired in a health care facility — and three were due to person-to-person exposure in a health care facility. The CDPH officials said that seven people contracted the virus through to person-to-person exposure from family contact, 12 from travel-related activities, and 24 from people exposed on flights to the U.S. from other countries.

On Tuesday, March 3, Newsom announced the release of millions of N95 masks to address shortages caused by COVID-19. The declaring of a State of Emergency follows the announcement earlier this week that the state has secured the capacity to test thousands of specimens from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expedite testing, according to the CDPH. Tenet Health Central Coast, which owns both Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital, told the Atascadero News that their hospitals continue to work with the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department in preparation for the possibility of COVID-19 cases appearing on the Central Coast.

“Tenet Health Central Coast is working closely with the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to any potential coronavirus cases in our area. We routinely treat infectious diseases at both Tenet Health Central Coast hospitals, Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, and Twin Cities Community

Hospital. We have strong infection control policies, procedures, and systems in place to screen and treat patients. We are committed to keeping our patients, our staff, and our community safe.”

“Tenet Health Central Coast is monitoring information from federal, state, and local public health agencies for current information on the coronavirus,” a Tenet official said. “As with many possible communicable diseases, as our patients

enter the hospital, in areas such as emergency department or registration, hospital staff are asking questions on recent travel and symptoms.

We provide masks to any patients meeting relevant symptom criteria and implement contact airborne isolation without delay. Our clinical teams regularly review infection prevention processes and will update patient screenings as recommended by the CDC.”

Department stores in the North County were emptied of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and disinfectants over fears of the coronavirus outbreak as shown above at the Paso Robles Walmart and at the Paso Robles Target, below. Top photo courtesy of Heather Nguyen, bottom photo courtesy of Abigail Miller

Governor Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency for California on live television, Mar. 5.

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consistent public information and updating local EMS teams. It also includes planning for continuity of operations, ways to handle large public events in the future, and other logistics.

We’re also communicating frequently with local hospitals and health care providers so they have the latest information, and we have the latest information about what they are seeing.

This coordination is important because of the potential impact to our health care system overall — so that people who need care for a heart attack, for example, will be able to receive that needed care should a COVID-19 outbreak reach SLO County.

PRP: If the virus emerges on the Central Coast, where should people go to get tested if they think they are sick?

How many test kits does the City/County have? Also, what is the criteria for someone getting tested? What are the specific set of symptoms they should be aware of, and what should they do if they or someone they know are experiencing them? Should people dial 911 if they feel sick?

SLOCPH: If you are seeking health care for respiratory symptoms, call ahead.

If you are sick with fever, cough, and fatigue and have not had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or traveled to a country with a high incidence of COVID-19 in the past two weeks, you should rest and recover at home. If your symptoms get worse and you need medical care — or if have an existing medical condition that makes it more dangerous for you to have the flu or a cold — you should call your regular health care provider. If you do not have a regular health care provider (or if they are not available), you should call your nearest urgent care center or emergency department.

If you have these symptoms and you have either had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 or have traveled to a place with high incidence, you should call your regular health care provider. If you do not have a regular health care provider (or if they are not available), you should call the Public Health Department at 805-781-5500.

The criteria for testing are based on travel history and contact with other people who have traveled as well as symptoms. Our county continues to follow CDC (Center for Disease Control) criteria. In cases where a local doctor sees a patient and thinks they may be at risk, they contact us, and

we work closely with the doctor and mouth with unwashed hands. patient to determine if they are at risk • Cover your cough or sneeze with a and need to be tested. tissue or in your elbow.

• Clean and disinfect frequently PRP: What is the best source of infortouched objects and surfaces. mation people can go to keep abreast of • Avoid close contact with people who the situation? are sick.

SLOCPH: We’re sharing updates • Stay home when you are sick and regularly at readySLO.org and on avoid contact with others. our social media channels: facebook. • If you’re sick with a contacom/SLOPublicHealth.org, twitter. gious illness, call your health care com/slopublichealth, Instagram.com/ provider or clinic before you arrive. slopublichealth. People who prefer They will provide you with special to get updates by phone can call our arrival instructions to avoid infectPublic Health Information Line at ing others.

(805) 788-2903 (This is a recorded • Don’t go to the emergency room message with updates on the situation). unless you have a medical emergency.

PRP: What steps can people take to • Think twice about travel to other prepare? Should people be stockpiling countries where community spread toilet paper and water? is present. See CDC travel advisories.

SLOCPH: The most important Living in California, we always thing for people to do right now is need to be prepared for an emertake the “boring” tried-and-true steps gency. We always recommend that we know are effective at containing the residents be prepared with a home spread of viruses: emergency kit with a three-day supply • Get your flu shot to protect against of food, water, and other essentials. A flu, which can produce symptoms good overview of this advice and what similar to COVID-19. to include in your kit is online here: • Wash your hands often with soap prepareslo.org/en/family-preparedand water for at least 20 seconds. ness.aspx. That said, we’re not currently If soap and water are not available, recommending that people stockpile use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. supplies beyond this regular prepa• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and ration. We’re also not recommending

that residents who are not sick stockpile or wear masks.

PRP: In Placer County, where the f irst death occurred, officials stated that they have 911 dispatchers screening calls involving respiratory distress to help protect EMS personnel when responding to the situation. Is the SLOCPH recommended taking similar precautions?

SLOCPH: In short, yes. Dispatch is performing basic screening to give first responders a heads-up of any cases that may require extra precaution, and responding crews are performing further screening to notify hospitals.

In mid-February, the SLO County EMS Agency, as part of the County Public Health response to COVID19, released guidance to dispatch agencies, fire departments, and ambulance providers advising how to respond to known/suspected COVID-19 911 emergency calls. Guidance includes call screening questions, early notification of emergency responders of known/suspected COVID-19, appropriate personal protective equipment, including donning and doffing, early communications with hospitals, and disinfecting equipment. This guidance was shared extensively and is being constantly evaluated and updated as guidance from CDC is released.

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SOFTBALL

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The Eagles’ New Era

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Templeton no.1 pitcher Charlotte Forniss.

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Templeton roster bursting with talent

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“I was talking to Becca Stroud and Sophia Prieto yesterday and told them, ‘whether you like it or not you have been selected as captains by the other girls on the team and they expect you to lead,’” Tidwell told the Paso Robles Press.

“They are more of the lead by example type of leaders not the vocal type of leaders and I told them that they have to find their voice.”

Both Prieto and Stroud have been on the varsity since their freshman seasons as well but will look to learn how to lead as the season progress. While Preito will continue to hold down the hot corner, Stroud has joined her on the left side of the infield for the first time. The senior, who earned was a second-team all league selection last year as a junior, has spent her Bearcats career playing first

don’t know when or why or how or who started the notion that going to community college was somehow lower or less respectable than going to a four-year university but I want to tell you that it is absolutely absurd.

Aside from just pure blatant classism, it is just frankly wrong but since I am the sports guy around these parts, I’ll keep my argument athletic-based for now.

First and foremost, I don’t think everyone around here realizes just how lucky we are to have community colleges like Cuesta and Allan Hancock right here in our backyards.

While they are extremely common in California, these aren’t just little pocket-sized institutions of higher learning for an extremely affordable price in everyone’s backyard in America.

How do I know this? I went to junior college and played a sport and almost my the entire team was comprised of guys from out of state who had to get up and move to California to keep their scholarship dreams alive.

Playing a sport in junior college is no joke. Practices are harder, longer and more intense than at any level because everyone is

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By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com TEMPLETON — The 2019 Templeton Eagles etched their name into the history books on May 18 when they defeated Dinuba, 3-2, in Fresno, winning the Division 3 CIF Central Section Title and coming home to a fire truck escort down main street as they hoisted their trophy.

The Eagles finished third in the Mountain League behind two Division 1 teams and return nearly their entire lineup but are noticeably missing the former face of the program in pitching superstar Ashley Daughtery, who is now playing on television in the South Eastern Conference for Texas A&M. Templeton entered last season full of question marks as they started five freshmen in the field built around the league’s most outstanding player. Daugherty’s ability to render any lineup impotent provided time for the young players to develop to the speed and intensity of the varsity level and by the time the Division 3 playoffs rolled around their lineup was battled tested and ready to produce.

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From left, Paso Robles senior third basemen Sophia Prieto, sophomore pitcher Jaiden Ralston and senior shortstop Becca Stroud. Photo by Connor Allen

Bearcats softball sets sights on second consecutive mountain league title

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Bearcats softball team finished last season as Mountain League champions, an honor they shared with the Greyhounds as both teams went 10-2 in league play, with a 19-8 overall record and just one win away from a shot at a CIF title. This season, the buzz is back in Bearcatville as the ‘Crimson Cats enter this year as not only a favorite in the Mountain League but perhaps in all of the Central Section as they enter this week as the No. 5 ranked team according to Maxpreps.com.

“I think we are in contention for the league championship again,” Paso Robles head coach Billy Tidwell said Friday afternoon. “I lost three seniors that were very valuable and had been in the program for four years, all three

of them. They are hard to replace, the best you can hope for is that girls step in and step up.”

The three girls Paso Robles had to replace were all key contributors to the team a year ago and even included the North County Softball Player of the Year Brooke Milder as well Kirra Vargas and Lya Abel, who all three spent their entire careers playing varsity.

When playing in the Mountain League against teams like Arroyo Grande, Templeton and Atascadero it is not about who you lose but who you bring back and this year the Bearcats are in as good a position as any. Paso Robles enters this season with seven seniors on their roster, including their two new team captains, third basemen Sophia Prieto and shortstop Becca Stroud, and their standout pitcher Jaiden Ralston who finished last season with an 18-5 record with 199 strikeouts as only a

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Isabella Otter Wins National Championship in Indoor Archery Atascadero junior one of top ten female indoor shooters

By CONNOR ALLEN connor@pasoroblespress.com ATASCADERO — Two years ago the Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press reported a story on Atascadero freshman Isabella Otter who was just starting to make a name for herself when she finished tied for first, ultimately taking second, in her age group at the The World Famous Vegas Shoot 2018. In 2020 and a new age group, Otter headed to the Vegas Shoot already with two state titles under her belt, shot her best score, and then won a National Title just a few weeks later.

The indoor archery season begins with the new year and with it comes a new chance for the best shooters in the world to test themselves against one another through various competitions. In a standard archery competition, all contestants will stand 18 meters (about 20 yards) back for their shots at the target, either the 10-ring standard

size (bullseye roughly the size of a half dollar piece) or Inner 10 scoring (bullseye the size of penny, 23mm).

The Atascadero sharpshooter began her season in early January at the USA Archery State Championship and walk away with a medal around her neck. In the tournament, which used inner 10 scoring, Otter shot a total of 120 arrows for a score of1135 out of a possible 1200. The junior hit the bullseye 57 times and the ring just outside it which scores nine points 61 times and was crowned State Champion.

Following her success in Tulare, Otter made a trip to Santa Maria to compete in the California Bowman Hunters State Championship,Santa Maria being only one of the various locations across the state that competitors could shoot at, which was on standard scoring and again finished in first place.

This time, Otter only shot 45 arrows and was nearly perfect, shooting a 447

out of 450 with 42 ten point shots and three worth nine. Following the conclusion of the Bowman Hunters tournament, Otter stayed at the venue and continued to shoot so she could enter her score into the National Field Archery Association Southwest Sectional which crowns the best shooters of California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Hawaii. Otter continued to shoot her best and posted another amazing score of 297 and while the results from the Southwest Sectional have yet to be released, she is confident in her score as it is a few points higher than the winning score from 2019.

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Atascadero junior Isabella Otter stands with her target after a competition earlier this year. Contributed photo

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HONORABLE MENTIONS: PASO ROBLES SENIOR JUMPER GARRISON THOMAS for taking first in both the triple jump (41-11) and long jump (19-11) at the bearcat relays over the weekend.

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LIVE MUSIC

Accomplished Guitarist David Rogers Coming to the Porch Cafe March 27 CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE SANTA MARGARITA — Solo guitarist David Rogers performs a free concert Friday, March 27 from 7-9 p.m. at The Porch Cafe, 22322 El Camino Real in Santa Margarita.

Termed a “prominent guitarist,” by the New York Times and praised by The Washington Post for his “astonishingly florid” improvisations, David Rogers presents an evening of solo guitar music with strong leanings toward jazz, world, folk and classical music.

An endorsing artist for GHS Strings, his music has been featured in major guitar magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar in the United States and Akustic Gitarre in Germany. His solo and ensemble performances have been broadcast on American National Public Radio and Bayrische Rundfunk.

David will play a program based around Spanish, Flamenco, Up-Tempo Latin, original settings of Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and Rolling Stones songs, as well as music by the Beatles, J.S. Bach and original compositions.

As lead guitarist with the Terra Nova Consort, David has toured North America and Europe extensively and opened the Tage Alter und Neuer Musik Regensburg 2003 Festival with the ensemble. His performances have been broadcast on American National Public Radio and Bayrische Rundfunk, including both the nationally syndicated Performance Today and Harmonia programs.

LIVE MUSIC

Templeton CSD Reveals Concerts in the Park Line-Up Season kicks off June 10 with The Jammies

The Martin Paris Band will play Aug. 12 as part of the Templeton Recreation Concerts in the Park series. File Photo august 26 Monte Mills & The Lucky HorseTEMPLETON — Last week shoe Band (country) t h e Te m p l e t o n C o m mu n i t y Services District announced its The 2020 summer concert series line-up for the upcoming 2020 will take place on Wednesday Templeton Recreation Concerts evenings at Templeton Park startin the Park series. The 11 bands ing June 10 and ending on Aug. 26. selected represent a diverse mix of There will be no concert on July 29. music including rock, country, blues, Bring your family and friends (but funk, 80s, R&B, reggae, and pop no dogs please) to Templeton Park that will appeal to everyone. with your low-back lawn chairs and blankets.

The schedule of concerts is as Sit back, relax, and enjoy an follows: evening of free musical entertainjune 10 ment from 6:30-8:30 p.m. ( June and The Jammies (classic rock, funk, July concerts) or 6-8 p.m. (August reggae) concerts). In addition to the concert june 17 each week, there will be approved Silk Ocean (R&B, soul) vendors with food and beverages june 24 available for purchase including the Soundhouse (rock, country, R&B) Templeton Chamber of Commerce july 01 Beer & Wine Garden.

Los Gatos Locos (Rock, funk, All concerts are free thanks to motown, latin) our Concert Presenters Castoro july 08 Cellars and BarrelHouse BrewDV8D (80s era dance, rock, wave) ing Company plus the generous july 15 support received from local commuThe Rockin’ Bs Band (American nity members and businesses as dance music, rock, country, blues) Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and july 22 Silver sponsors. Concert sponsors Joy Bonner Band (classic rock, are still needed to offset more than R&B, pop) $30,000 in program expenses. If august 05 interested, please contact the TempleThe Molly Ringwald Project ton Community Services District at (80s) (805) 434-4909 or e-mail bheil@ august 12 templetoncsd.org.

The Martin Paris Band (classic For additional concert information rock) or to become a Templeton Concerts in august 19 the Park sponsor, visit templetoncsd.

Truth About Seafood (classic and org or the Templeton Recreation modern rock) Concerts in the Park Facebook page.

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David has recorded for Dorian, Callisto and Focus Recordings.

He has given recitals and conducted master classes throughout North America, including performances and classes at the San Francisco Conser vator y and the University of Southern California and The Interlochen National Arts Camp.

David was the guitarist for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for 18 years and taught at Southern Oregon University for 13 years. David has studied historical plucked strings with Hopkinson Smith and Eugen Dombois at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland; with Thomas Binkleyat Indiana University; and with Lyle Nordstrom at Oakland University. He has studied guitar with Joseph Fava at Wayne State University.

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UPCOMING

Trivia Night Coming to Charles Paddock Zoo CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE

ATASCADERO — Are you considered a wise owl? If so, then be sure to mark your calendar now for Saturday, March 14 from 5-8 p.m. to come test your animal knowledge and have a fun evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. Tickets are now available and can be purchased at my805tix.com/events/ zoo-trivia-night-3-14-2020.

Tickets are priced at $25 each or $100 for a table of five. Individual ticket holders will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The ticket price includes three beer or wine beverages (must be 21 years of age or older, please bring your ID).

Additional food and bever-

ages, both adult-only and non-alcoholic, will be available for purchase, including tasty selections from Yabba Dabba Dogs & Catering.

Additional sponsors of this event include Guest House Grill, Firestone Walker Brewing, Dead Oak Brewing and Starbucks. This is a fundraising event supporting Dr. Steve Robinson as he represents the zoo at the 11th Annual A t a s c a d e r o ’s Dancing with Our

Stars event. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Charles Paddock Zoo. The Zoo Trivia contest will include three full rounds of animal-themed questions.

Zoo staff will tally correct answers after each round and the table with the highest total number of points at the end of the third round will be declared the winning table.

Everyone at the winning table will be awarded.

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tronic devices will be prohibited from use during the competition and anyone using such a device will be immediately disqualified. In case of a tie, questions will continue to be asked until a winning table is determined. Zoo staff reserves the right to make final winner determinations.

The zoo is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and in April, closing will be extended to 5 p.m. The Zoo is located at Atascadero Lake Park on Morro Road, one mile west of Highway 101.

To learn more about the Charles Paddock Zoo,or to brush up for Trivia Night,visit the zoo’s newly updated website at charlespaddockzoo.org or call (805) 461-5080.

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Paso Robles Library is the Place to Bee

Beekeeping, bee-friendly gardening classes and more coming in April STAFF REPORT PASO ROBLES — A series of events coming up next month at the Paso Robles Library will teach attendees everything they need to know about how to keep bees and how to keep a bee-friendly garden, along with a bee-themed film screening and book club discussion.

On Thursday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m., President of the Central Coast Beekeepers Alliance and local beekeeper Erin Holden will present information about hive design, equipment, and placement; the queen bee and her colony; obtaining bees, swarm management, harvesting honey, and care of the hive including pests and pest management.

“We hear about honeybees in the news — how they are a crucial part of our agricultural systems and how their numbers are declining,” said Adult Services Librarian Karen Christiansen. “Hopefully this presentation will increase awareness of these issues and inspire others to embrace beekeeping.”

In celebration of the Cuesta Book of the Year, join the Paso Robles City Library’s Book Group on Thursday, April 16, from 7 to 8 p.m. for a discussion of “The Honey Bus” by Meredith May. Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split, and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty

old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment, she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees. May turned to her grandfather and the art of beekeeping as an escape from her troubled reality.

Her mother had receded into a volatile cycle of neurosis and despair and spent most days locked away in the bedroom.

It was during this pivotal time in May’s childhood that she learned to take care of herself, forged an unbreakable bond with her grandfather and opened her eyes to the magic and wisdom of nature.

The bees became a guiding force in May’s life, teaching her about family and community, loyalty and survival, and the unequivocal relationship between a mother and her child. Part memoir, part beekeeping odyssey, “The Honey Bus” is an unforgettable story about finding home in the most unusual of places and how a tiny, little-understood insect could save a life.

On Thursday, April 23, from 6-7 p.m., Master Gardeners Karen Russu, Gary Lawson, and Norm Smith will provide information on planting a garden that not only looks beautiful but attracts pollinators, which contribute to our local agricultural system. Topics covered will include what to plant, why to plant them, and how to care for them. Also featured will be a pollinator display showing how and why pollination is so important.

Honeybees are a crucial part of the agricultural ecosystem. Photo by Fabian Keller

As part of the library’s Cuesta Book of the Year Series, a film showing of the 2008 film based on the bestselling novel “The Secret Life of Bees,” by Sue Monk Kidd will take place Thursday, April 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Starring Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning, this film is set in South Carolina in 1964; it is the moving tale of Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother. To escape her lonely life and troubled relationship with her father, Lily flees with Rosaleen, her caregiver and only friend, to a South Carolina town that holds

THEATER

The cast of “12 Angry Jurors”. Contributed photo

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“12 ANGRY JURORS” Classic tale centered around moral dilemma opens April 5 in Morro Bay CONTRIBUTED ARTICLE The classic film “12 Angry Men” was released in 1957. 50 years later, in 2007, the film was selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”.

The stage version, updated as “12 Angry Jurors,” presents the same personality and morality conflicts, as one member of the jury uses logic and reason to argue ‘not guilty’ for a young man accused of murder. What starts out as a calm discussion builds to frustration, irritation, confrontation and eventually a violent outburst before the jurors recover their tempers and ultimately arrive at a unanimous verdict.

Kelli M. Poward, who is on the BTSP board and directed last season’s “Of Mice and Men” says, “Classic plays like these are timeless and

still incredibly relevant in today’s world. Bringing their stories and messages alive again to a modern audience is one of the most satisfying things about working in community theater.”

The cast includes several new faces, as well as actors already familiar to BTSP audiences, including Chrys Barnes, Larry Barnes, Heather Babcock, Allen Bundy, Joyce Calderone, Troy Daum, Edgar DeLaCruz, Allie Doody, Travis Horton, Christopher Law, Randall Lyon, Patrick McCoy, Jean Miller and Montgomery Norton.

“12 Angry Jurors” opens March 16, and plays weekends through April 5, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm and Sunday Matinees at 3 pm. Tickets are $20 and available online at bytheseaproductions.org, by phone at 805-776-3287, or at the door, at 545 Shasta Ave in Morro Bay.

the secret to her mother’s past. Taken in by the intelligent and independent Boatwright sisters, Lily finds solace in their mesmerizing world of beekeeping, honey, and the Black Madonna.

Following the show, there will be a discussion of the themes raised within the film.

“This film showing is the perfect ending to our bee-themed month,” remarked Christiansen. “Both the Cuesta Book of the Year selection ‘The Honey Bus’ and this film based on ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ tell of lives redeemed through an interaction with

the humble honeybee.”

This film is rated PG-13; those aged 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Space is limited for these events.

Family groups are welcome to attend.

Registration is required for every participant. Visit prcity.com/246/Classes-Events to sign up.

The Paso Robles City Library, located at 1000 Spring Street, is open Monday– Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. For more information on library programs and events, call 237-3870 or prcity.com/library.

MOVIE REVIEW

Affleck Delivers in ‘The Way Back’ We first meet Jack as a laborer in the bleak and monotonous landscape of a construction yard, where building materials are loaded on and off trucks and naked steel girders slowly morph into sky scrapers. Like the landscape, he is raw, dirty, incomplete, and in transition. Through flashbacks and bits of conversation with family and friends, we learn that he’s lost his son, is estranged from his wife and Chris Allen is spiraling deeper and deeper into COLUMNIST alcoholism and self destructive behavior. s I left the theater after I admit this doesn’t make the viewing Ben Affleck’s new movie sound very appealing, but movie “The Way Back,” I somehow Affleck’s portrayal makes felt hollow and wrung out. This is us care about Jack, especially after not a feel good film, but it is a film we see him interact with his patient that grabs you emotionally and will wife, his steadfast sister and his make you think deeply about your adoring nieces and nephews. He own life, your own choices, and your comes across as a good guy and we own family. There isn’t a clean and want him to snap out of it, to get it tidy ending. In fact, the ending is together and to move on with his a bit ambiguous and open ended, life. Right on cue the plot offers leaving it up to the viewer to wonder an unusual opportunity to do just how things will end up. Likely, that that. His Catholic alma mater is in is exactly what Affleck wanted, a desperate need of a varsity basketball story in which life is messy and coach, and years ago Jack was their complicated and burdened by the greatest player. He is asked personpast. At one point in the film a char- ally by a priest to take on a program acter states, “You can’t change the that is as sad and neglected as his past, but you can choose how you own miserable life. The stage is set move forward.” We all have things for an uplifting story of personal that happen to us that are beyond redemption. our control, and this film reminds us This section of the film follows that it is how we react to them that the familiar path of the underdog ultimately defines us. team and downtrodden coach. The “The Way Back” is a very personal first few games are ugly — players film for Affleck. He has spoken rebel, tempers flare, but little by little freely of the legacy of alcoholism team and coach begin to believe and mental illness that has plagued in each other. They start to win on his family, how difficult it has been the court, and we, in turn, desperto shake and how it contributed to ately want Jack to score some wins his divorce. In fact, the film began in his life. At this point, most films, shooting shortly after he completed safe films, would have Jack pull it rehab, and you, as the viewer can feel together, win the championship and him facing his own demons through live happily ever after, but this is not the character of Jack Cunningham, that kind of film. Jack is a bundle of a man crushed by the weight of contradictions. He teaches his playcircumstances and bad decisions. ers that doing the little things right

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adds up, but he can’t do them in his own life. He teaches his team not to let circumstances be an excuse, and yet continually makes excuses for his own behavior. He preaches to never give up, to never lose hope, and yet when challenged in life, he crumbles.

Although gut wrenching, I think that Jack’s downfall as coach was my favorite part of the movie, especially (spoiler alert) when just as his team is poised for the playoff ’s he is fired.

Throughout his tenure as coach, the priests assisting him continually offer reminders to Jack that his words, behavior, and actions are the most important part of being a coach. They remind him that yes, God does care about him, and not to underestimate the affect his actions will have on others. They are patient and loving, but also acknowledge that some lines can’t be crossed and stick by their code of conduct even when it means losing their coach just before entering the playoff ’s for the first time in 20 years. Hallelujah!

Doing the right thing in difficult circumstances isn’t something you see depicted very often.

The movie ends on a hopeful note. We hear the first playoff game on the radio in the background and the team is playing competitively without him. Jack seems to have done his job well in that a truly good coach builds players that can think and survive on their own.

We see a montage of Jack finally getting treatment, seeing a therapist and tearfully apologizing to his wife. We see Jack, alone, shooting baskets on an isolated beach-side court with the setting sun behind him and we are left wondering if Jack will find his way back, or the team will win the championship.

In the end, I guess it doesn’t matter.

What matters is that they are ready to move forward no matter what happens. And if they can, maybe so can we.

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By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/06/2025 PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 LEGAL CM 279 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200379 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TOUCH OF PASO, 1414 PINE ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: COUNTRY TOUCH CAFE LLC, 8783 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ COUNTRY TOUCH CAFE LLC, ERIC PETERSON, MANAGING MEMBER 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.

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crime.) /S/ ANGELA CISNEROS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of File No 20200302 San Luis Obispo County on THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) 02/13/2020 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS TRANSACTING BUSINESS AS: CREEPY CRAFTERS, 510 DATE: 02/10/2020 PALM COURT, PASO ROBLES, CERTIFICATION: I hereby CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBIS- certify that this copy is a PO COUNTY correct copy of the original THIS BUSINESS IS CON- statement on file in my DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDU- office.

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By AGIBSON, Deputy If Corporation or LLC- CA New Fictitious Business State of Incorporation/Orga- Name Statement, Expires nization 02/13/2025 I declare that all informa- PUB: 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, tion in this statement is true 3/11/2020 and correct. (A registrant LEGAL CM 289 who declares as true information which he or she FICTITIOUS BUSINESS knows is false is guilty of a NAME STATEMENT crime.)

File No 20200262 /S/ BRAD GOLDEN, OWNER THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) This statement was filed IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS with the County Clerk of AS: HAND & FOOT, 3070 San Luis Obispo County on LIMESTONE WAY, UNIT C, 02/04/2020 PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, TRANSACTING BUSINESS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DATE: 01/01/2020 THIS BUSINESS IS CONCERTIFICATION: I hereby DUCTED BY: A CORPOcertify that this copy is a RATION: 22 HUNDRED correct copy of the original CELLARS, INC., 3070 LIMEstatement on file in my STONE WAY, UNIT C, PASO office.

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NAME STATEMENT /S/ 22 HUNDRED CELLARS, File No 20200414 INC., ANDREW JONES, VP THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) This statement was filed IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS with the County Clerk of AS: THE WAY, 8669 SANTA San Luis Obispo County on ROSA RD., ATASCADERO, 01/30/2020 CALIFORNIA 93422 ,SAN TRANSACTING BUSINESS LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DATE: NOT APPLICABLE THIS BUSINESS IS CON- CERTIFICATION: I hereby DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- certify that this copy is a UAL: ALAN CHRISTOPHER correct copy of the original SHIMKO, 8669 SANTA ROSA statement on file in my RD., ATASCADERO, CALIFOR- office.

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TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/13/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/13/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 293 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200351 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: REMO BELLI VINEYARD, 5230 MUSTARD CREEK RD, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: REMO D. BELLI INC., 5230 MUSTARD CREEK RD, 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/ REMO D. BELLI INC., JUSTAS JANCAUSKAS - SECRETARY AND CFO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/07/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/5/2020 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DATE: 7/19/2018 NAME STATEMENT CERTIFICATION: I hereby File No 20200453 certify that this copy is a THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) correct copy of the original IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS statement on file in my AS: LOS REYES FARM, 5860 office.

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By SKING, Deputy THIS BUSINESS IS CON- New Fictitious Business DUCTED BY: AN INDIVID- Name Statement, Expires UAL: JOSE A RAZO NUNEZ, 02/04/2025 5860 JARDINE ROAD, PASO PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, ROBLES, CA 93446 3/18/2020 If Corporation or LLC- CA LEGAL CM 296 State of Incorporation/Organization

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200415 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: THE BEATFREAKZ EVENTS, 403 OLIVE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CHRISTOPHER PALMA, 403 OLIVE STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CHRISTOPHER PALMA, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/13/2020 Attorney Advertising

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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 Name Statement, Expires 02/21/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 298

THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: BOTTOM LINE BOOKKEEPING & TAX PREPARATION, 7360 EL CAMINO REAL STE #3, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TORI L BROWN, 11620 CARDELINA LANE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ TORI L BROWN, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 01/28/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/04/2014 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 01/28/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200299 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PASO ROBLES WINERY & VINEYARDS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: CASTORO CELLARS, 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ CASTORO CELLARS, NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/04/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 1/30/2020 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 SKING, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/04/2025 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18/2020 LEGAL CM 303

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200492 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: JOEBELLA J CUPS, 3168 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP: JOSEPH P GERARDIS, 4675 SAN ANSELMO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, JOHN MCDONALD, 425 WEST 46TH STREET, UNIT 6B, NEW YORK, NY 10036 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ JOSEPH P. GERARDIS, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/21/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/21/2020 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS New Fictitious Business NAME STATEMENT Name Statement, Expires File No 20200462 02/21/2025 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS 3/18/2020 AS: DOGWORKBIZ, 4955 LEGAL CM 299 VIDA AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93422, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY NAME STATEMENT THIS BUSINESS IS CONFile No 20200447 DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) AL: KEITH EPPERSON, 4955 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS VIDA AVENUE, ATASCADERO, AS: THE VINTNER VAULT, CALIFORNIA (CA) 93422 3230 RIVERSIDE AVE, STE If Corporation or LLC- CA 140, PASO ROBLES, CA State of Incorporation/Orga93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO nization COUNTY I declare that all informaTHIS BUSINESS IS CON- tion in this statement is true DUCTED BY: A CORPORA- and correct. (A registrant TION: HORN ENTERPRISES, who declares as true inINC., 3230 RIVERSIDE AVE, formation which he or she STE 140, PASO ROBLES, CA knows is false is guilty of a 93446 crime.)

If Corporation or LLC- CA /S/ KEITH E. EPPERSON, State of Incorporation/Orga- OWNER nization This statement was filed CALIFORNIA with the County Clerk of I declare that all informa- San Luis Obispo County on tion in this statement is true 02/19/2020 and correct. (A registrant TRANSACTING BUSINESS who declares as true in- DATE: 01/01/2020 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/ HORN ENTERPRISES, INC, statement on file in my RYAN HORN, PRESIDENT office.

This statement was filed TOMMY GONG, County with the County Clerk of Clerk San Luis Obispo County on By NBALSEIRO, Deputy 02/18/2020 New Fictitious Business TRANSACTING BUSINESS Name Statement, Expires DATE: 09/07/2003 02/19/2025 CERTIFICATION: I hereby PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, certify that this copy is a 3/25/2020 correct copy of the original LEGAL CM 304 statement on file in my office.

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By JAANDERSON, Deputy THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) New Fictitious Business IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS Name Statement, Expires AS: HAIR BY ANDIE C., 1421 02/18/2025 MONTEREY STREET, SAN PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401, 3/18/2020 SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY LEGAL CM 300 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUFICTITIOUS BUSINESS AL: ANDREA NICOLE GUSNAME STATEMENT SENHOVEN, 1541 EL TIGRE File No 20200244 COURT #15, SAN LUIS OBIS-

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PO, CA 93405 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ANDREA NICOLE GUSSENHOVEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/17/2019 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 EBROOKHART, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/10/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 305

and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION COUNCIL, LISA P. FRASER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/25/2020 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 02/25/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 308

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200509 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AS: CENTER FOR FAMILY File No 20200449 STRENGTHENING, 3480 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) SOUTH HIGUERA, SAN LUIS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS OBISPO, CA 93401, SAN AS: OAK & IRON, 4003 EL LUIS OBISPO COUNTY POMAR DRIVE, TEMPLETON, THIS BUSINESS IS CONCA 93465, SAN LUIS OBIS- DUCTED BY: A CORPORAPO COUNTY TION: SAN LUIS OBISPO THIS BUSINESS IS CON- COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREDUCTED BY: A MARRIED VENTION COUNCIL, 3480 COUPLE: MICHAEL STOR- SOUTH HIGUERA STREET, NETTA, 4003 EL POMAR SUITE 100, SAN LUIS OBISDRIVE, TEMPLETON, CA PO, CA 93401 93465, STACIE STORNET- If Corporation or LLC- CA TA, 4003 EL POMAR DRIVE, State of Incorporation/OrgaTEMPLETON, CA 93465 nization If Corporation or LLC- CA CALIFORNIA State of Incorporation/Orga- I declare that all informanization tion in this statement is true I declare that all informa- and correct. (A registrant tion in this statement is true who declares as true inand correct. (A registrant formation which he or she who declares as true in- knows is false is guilty of a formation which he or she crime.) knows is false is guilty of a /S/ SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNcrime.)

TY CHILD ABUSE PREVEN/S/ STACIE STORNETTA TION COUNCIL, LISA FRASER, This statement was filed EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR with the County Clerk of This statement was filed San Luis Obispo County on with the County Clerk of 02/18/2020 San Luis Obispo County on TRANSACTING BUSINESS 02/25/2020 DATE: NOT APPLICABLE TRANSACTING BUSINESS CERTIFICATION: I hereby DATE: 02/25/2020 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 JAANDERSON, Deputy Name Statement, Expires New Fictitious Business 02/18/2025 Name Statement, Expires PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 02/25/2025 3/25/2020 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, LEGAL CM 306 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 309 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No 20200470 NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) File No 20200513 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) AS: THE LASH CO., 3554 EL IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS CAMINO REAL, ATASCADE- AS: THE ORIGINAL HEFFER RO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS DUST, 1700 TRAFFIC WAY, OBISPO COUNTY ATASCADERO, CA 93422, THIS BUSINESS IS CON- SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: THIS BUSINESS IS CONKRISTEN KUNDRAT, 3554 EL DUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: CAMINO REAL, ATASCADE- ALISHA L LAYUGAN, 1700 RO, CA 93422 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, If Corporation or LLC- CA CA 93422 State of Incorporation/Orga- If Corporation or LLC- CA nization State of Incorporation/OrgaI declare that all informa- nization tion in this statement is true I declare that all informaand correct. (A registrant tion in this statement is true who declares as true in- and correct. (A registrant formation which he or she who declares as true inknows is false is guilty of a formation which he or she crime.) knows is false is guilty of a /S/ KRISTEN KUNDRAT, crime.)

OWNER /S/ ALISHA LAYUGAN This statement was filed This statement was filed with the County Clerk of with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on San Luis Obispo County on 02/20/2020 02/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 01/01/2020 DATE: 08/13/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original correct copy of the original statement on file in my statement on file in my office. office.

TOMMY GONG, County TOMMY GONG, County Clerk Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires Name Statement, Expires 02/20/2025 02/25/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 307 LEGAL CM 310

knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ HIROKO NOGI, PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/25/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/25/2020 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 02/25/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 311 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200370 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLOCO ENTERTAINMENT, 2015 11TH ST SUITE C, LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SHAY ZEPEDA, 2015 11TH ST SUITE C, 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/ SHAY ZEPEDA, INDIVIDUAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/10/2020 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 ABAUTISTA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/10/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 312 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200533 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: CERTIFIED WOUND CARE, 7100 NAVARETTE AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TRACEY LYNN RINALDI, 7100 NAVARETTE AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization NA 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/ TRACEY RINALDI, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 02/27/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 10/01/2009 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

TOMMY GONG, County Clerk

By JAANDERSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/27/2025 PUB: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25/2020 LEGAL CM 313

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200491 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ZINKE WINE CO., 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORAFICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TION: CASTORO CELLARS, NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT 6465 VON DOLLEN ROAD, File No 20200510 File No 20200523 SAN MIGUEL, CA 93451 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) If Corporation or LLC- CA IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS State of Incorporation/OrgaAS: FRIENDS OF MAR- AS: NOGI, 5810 TRAFFIC nization THA’S PLACE, 3480 SOUTH WAY, ATASCADERO, CA CA HIGUERA STREET, SUITE 100, 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO I declare that all informaSAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFOR- COUNTY tion in this statement is true NIA 93401, SAN LUIS OBIS- THIS BUSINESS IS CON- and correct. (A registrant PO COUNTY DUCTED BY: A MAR- who declares as true inTHIS BUSINESS IS CON- RIED COUPLE: HIROKO formation which he or she DUCTED BY: A CORPORA- NOGI, 7250 PARRIZA CT, knows is false is guilty of a TION: SAN LUIS OBISPO ATASCADERO, CA 93422, crime.)

COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PRE- HIDEHIKO NOGI, 7250 PAR- /S/ CASTORO CELLARS, VENTION COUNCIL, 3480 RIZA CT, ATASCADERO, CA NIELS UDSEN, PRESIDENT SOUTH HIGUERA STREET, 93422 This statement was filed SUITE 100, SAN LUIS OBIS- If Corporation or LLC- CA with the County Clerk of PO, CA 93401 State of Incorporation/Orga- San Luis Obispo County on If Corporation or LLC- CA nization 02/21/2020 State of Incorporation/Orga- I declare that all informa- TRANSACTING BUSINESS nization tion in this statement is true DATE: 2/20/2020 CALIFORNIA and correct. (A registrant CERTIFICATION: I hereby I declare that all informa- who declares as true in- certify that this copy is a tion in this statement is true formation which he or she correct copy of the original

statement on file in my Name Statement, Expires office.

03/05/2025 TOMMY GONG, County PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, Clerk 4/1/2020

By ABAUTISTA, Deputy LEGAL CM 319 New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires STATEMENT OF ABAN02/21/2025 DONMENT OF USE OF PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4/1/2020 NAME STATEMENT LEGAL CM 316 NEW FILE NO. 20200601 OLD FILE NUMBER. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 20192022 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS File No 20200445 NAME(S) TO BE ABANTHE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) DONED: MERRY HILL COFIS/ARE DOING BUSINESS FEE & TEAS, 1121 ROSSI AS: FEDERICOS FRESH MEX ROAD UNIT C, TEMPLETON, CUISINE SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBIS851 HIGUERA STREET, SAN PO COUNTY. LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 93401 , SAN LUIS OBISPO NAME WAS FILED IN SAN COUNTY LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ON: THIS BUSINESS IS CON- 08/21/2019 DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIA- THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) BILITY COMPANY: SIMONA HAVE ABANDONED THE USE LLC, 1060 VILLAGE DRIVE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSI#218, ORCUTT, CA 93455 NESS NAME: CAROLINE If Corporation or LLC- CA OXENHAM, 1121 ROSSI State of Incorporation/Orga- RD. UNIT C, TEMPLETON, CA nization 93465 CALIFORNIA THIS BUSINESS WAS I declare that all informa- CONDUCTED BY: AN INDItion in this statement is true VIDUAL.: SIGNATURE OF and correct. (A registrant REGISTRANT: CAROLINE who declares as true in- OXENHAM formation which he or she THIS STATEMENT WAS FILED knows is false is guilty of a WITH THE COUNTY CLERK crime.)

OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUN/S/ SIMONA LLC, MARIA TY ON: 03/05/2020 HERNANDEZ, MANAGER CERTIFICATION I HERBY This statement was filed CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS with the County Clerk of A CORRECT COPY OF THE San Luis Obispo County on ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON 02/18/2020 FILE IN MY OFFICE. TRANSACTING BUSINESS TOMMY GONG, COUNTY DATE: 02/11/2020 CLERK CERTIFICATION: I hereby BY NBALSEIRO, DEPUTY certify that this copy is a CLERK correct copy of the original PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, statement on file in my 4/1/2020 office.

LEGAL CM 320 TOMMY GONG, County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

By SCURRENS, Deputy NAME STATEMENT New Fictitious Business File No 20200604 Name Statement, Expires THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) 02/18/2025 IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, AS: MERRY HILL COFFEE & 4/1/2020 TEA’S, 1121 ROSSI ROAD, LEGAL CM 317 UNIT C, TEMPLETON, CA 93465, SAN LUIS OBISPO PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF CAL- THIS BUSINESS IS CONIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DUCTED BY: A MARRIED LUIS OBISPO. COUPLE: BONNY KAY WALPetition of JOSE RAMON TERS, 8300 SANTA ROSA RD., FARIAS for change of name, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, case no. 20CVP0089 BRAD THOMAS WALTERS, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 8300 SANTA ROSA RD., FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ATASCADERO, CA 93422 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: If Corporation or LLC- CA 1 . State of Incorporation/OrgaPetitioner: JOSE RAMON nization FARIAS filed a petition I declare that all informawith this court for a decree tion in this statement is true changing names as follow: and correct. (A registrant a. Present name: JOSE RA- who declares as true inMON FARIAS to Proposed formation which he or she name: RAMON HERNANDEZ knows is false is guilty of a 2 . crime.)

The court orders that all per- /S/ BONNY K. WALTERS, sons interested in this mat- OWNER ter shall appear before the This statement was filed court at the hearing indicat- with the County Clerk of ed below to show cause, if San Luis Obispo County on any, why the petition for the 03/05/2020 change of name should not TRANSACTING BUSINESS be granted.

DATE: 03/05/2020 NOTICE OF HEARING CERTIFICATION: I hereby a . certify that this copy is a Date: 04/29/2020 Time: correct copy of the original 9:30am Dept: P2 statement on file in my b . office.

The address of the court is TOMMY GONG, County 901 Park Street, Paso Robles, Clerk Ca 93446

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy c. A New Fictitious Business copy of this Order to Show Name Statement, Expires Cause shall be published 03/05/2025 at least once a week for four PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, successive weeks prior to 4/1/2020 the date set for hearing on LEGAL CM 321 the petition in the following newspaper of general circuFICTITIOUS BUSINESS lation, printed in the counNAME STATEMENT ty: PASO ROBLES PRESS File No 20200566 Date: MAR 03 2020 /s/ THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) Judge LINDA HURST, Judge IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS of the Superior Court.

AS: MODELHOM, 750 FARPUB 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, ROLL ROAD, #G, GROVER 4/1/2020 BEACH, CA 93433, SAN LUIS LEGAL CM 318 OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONFICTITIOUS BUSINESS DUCTED BY: A CORPONAME STATEMENT RATION: MODEL HOME File No 20200594 FURNISHINGS, INC., 750 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) FARROLL ROAD, #G, GROVER IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS BEACH, CA 93433 AS: 1889 DESIGN-FABRICA- If Corporation or LLC- CA TION, 22465 I STREET, SAN- State of Incorporation/OrgaTA MARGARITA, CA 93453, nization SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CALIFORNIA THIS BUSINESS IS CON- I declare that all informaDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: tion in this statement is true FRANK CHRISTIAN RANDISE, and correct. (A registrant 22465 I STREET, SANTA who declares as true inMARGARITA, CA 93453 formation which he or she If Corporation or LLC- CA knows is false is guilty of a State of Incorporation/Orga- crime.) nization /S/ MODEL HOME FURNISHI declare that all informa- INGS, INC., JAMES DEERING tion in this statement is true CEO 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 03/02/2020 crime.)

TRANSACTING BUSINESS /S/ FRANK CHRISTIAN RAN- DATE: 04/15/2013 DISE 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 03/05/2020 office.

TRANSACTING BUSINESS TOMMY GONG, County DATE: 03/01/2020 Clerk CERTIFICATION: I hereby By GUGALDE, Deputy certify that this copy is a New Fictitious Business correct copy of the original Name Statement, Expires statement on file in my 03/02/2025 office.

PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, TOMMY GONG, County 4/1/2020 Clerk LEGAL CM 322

By AGIBSON, Deputy New Fictitious Business

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 • PAGE B-7 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20200563 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: A LOVELY CREATIVE, 13500 OLD MORRO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: KELSEY TAYLOR, 282 SALINAS WALK APT 202, VENTURA, CA 93004 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/ KELSEY TAYLOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/02/2020 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 02/23/20 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 03/02/2025 PUB: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1/2020 LEGAL CM 323

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 PUBLIC NOTICE www.nationwideposting.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE com, using the file numT.S. #: 02019-229 LOAN ber assigned to this case #: GXK00-0341-F APN #: 02019-229. Information 030483006 YOU ARE IN about postponements that DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF are very short in duration TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN or that occur close in time BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE to the scheduled sale ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR may not immediately be PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD reflected in the telephone AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU information or on the InNEED AN EXPLANATION ternet Web site. The best OF THE NATURE OF THE way to verify postponement PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, information is to attend YOU SHOULD CONTACT A the scheduled sale. Date: LAWYER. A public auction 02/12/2020 GUILD ADMINsale to the highest bidder ISTRATION CORPORATION for cash, cashier’s check AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COdrawn on a state or national PLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA bank, a check drawn by a 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY: state or federal credit union, GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT or a check drawn by a state SECRETARY NPP0367716 or federal savings and loan To: ATASCADERO NEWS association, savings asso- 02/26/2020, 03/04/2020, ciation, or savings bank 03/11/2020 specified in Section 5102 PUB: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11/2020 of the Financial Code and LEGAL CM 288 authorized to do business in this state will be held by NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE the duly appointed trustee YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNas shown below, of all right, DER A DEED OF TRUST DATtitle, and interest conveyed ED 8/24/2004. UNLESS YOU to and now held by the TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT trustee in the hereinafter YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE described property under SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF the pursuant to a Deed of YOU NEED AN EXPLANATrust described below. The TION OF THE NATURE OF THE sale will be made, but with- PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, out covenant or warranty, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A express or implied, regard- LAWYER. ing title, possession, or A public auction sale to encumbrances, to pay the the highest bidder for cash, remaining principal sum of cashier’s check drawn on the note(s) secured by the a state or national bank, Deed of Trust, interest there- check drawn by a state or on, fees, charges, and ex- federal credit union, or a penses of the Trustee for the check drawn by a state or total amount (at the time federal savings and loan of the initial publication of association, or savings asthe Notice of Sale) reason- sociation, or savings bank ably estimated to be as set specified in Section 5102 forth below. The amount of the Financial Code and may be greater on the day authorized to do business of sale. Trustor: TRINA M in this state will be held by HORZEN, AN UNMARRIED the duly appointed trustee WOMAN Duly Appointed as shown below, of all right, Trustee: GUILD ADMINIS- title, and interest conveyed TRATION CORP., A CALIFOR- to and now held by the NIA CORPORATION Trust trustee in the hereinafter Deed Date: 10/14/2017 Re- described property under cording Date: 10/20/2017 and pursuant to a Deed of Instrument Number: Trust described below. The 2017048168 Book: --- Page sale will be made, but withRecorded in County: SAN out covenant or warranty, LUIS OBISPO State of CA expressed or implied, reDate and Time of Sale: garding title, possession, or 03/19/2020 at: 11:00AM encumbrances, to pay the Place of Sale: In the breeze- remaining principal sum of way adjacent to the County the note(s) secured by the General Services Building, Deed of Trust, with interest 1087 Santa Rosa Street, and late charges thereon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 as provided in the note(s), Estimated Sale Amount: advances, under the terms $451,300.28 Legal Descrip- of the Deed of Trust, interest tion of Property: AS MORE thereon, fees, charges and FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID expenses of the Trustee for DEED OF TRUST. Street Ad- the total amount (at the dress of Property (or Other time of the initial publicaCommon Designation, if tion of the Notice of Sale) any): 9605 LAS LOMAS reasonably estimated to be AVENUE, ATASCADERO, CA set forth below. The amount 93422 The undersigned may be greater on the day Trustee disclaims any lia- of sale. bility for any incorrectness Trustor: ANDREA M. BOATof the street address and MAN, AN UNMARRIED other common designation, WOMAN if any, shown above. If no Duly Appointed Trustee: street address or other com- ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust mon designation is shown, recorded 9/2/2004, as Indirections to the location strument No. 2004077853, of the property may be ob- of Official Records in the tained by sending a written office of the Recorder of San request to the beneficiary Luis Obispo County, Califorwithin 10 days of the date nia, of first publication of this Date of Sale:3/26/2020 at Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO 11:00 AM POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you Place of Sale: are considering bidding In the breezeway adjacent on this property lien, you to the County General Sershould understand that vices Building 1087 Santa there are risks involved in Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, bidding at a trustee auction. California You will be bidding on a Estimated amount of unlien, not on the property it- paid balance and other self. Placing the highest bid charges: $201,495.42 at a trustee auction does not Note: Because the Benefiautomatically entitle you to ciary reserves the right to free and clear ownership bid less than the total debt of the property. You should owed, it is possible that

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Street Address or other common designation of real property: 817 CRAZY HORSE COURT PASO ROBLES, California 93446 Described as follows: LOT 24 OF TRACT MAP NO. 1396 IN THE CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP RECORDED FEBRUARY 19, 1988 IN BOOK 14, PAGE 44 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF

THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL THE OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS THAT ARE OR MAY BE WITHIN OR UNDER THAT PORTION OF SAID PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO NICKERSON AND LUNDBECK, A COPARTNERSHIP, CONSISTING OF JESSE O. NICKERSON AND ARTHUR E. LUNDBECK, PARTNERS, DATED JUNE 30, 1958 AND RECORDED

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AUGUST 29, 1958 IN BOOK 955, PAGE 243 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS WITH THE RIGHT TO EXPLORE FOR, PRODUCE AND REMOVE THE SAME, AS RESERVED IN DEED BY VINE COATES, ALSO KNOWN AS VINE R. COATES, A WIDOW, ET AL., SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS THEREIN CONTAINED. A.P.N #.: 009-613-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common

designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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

free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either

of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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 immediately be reflected in to the public, as a courtesy the telephone information to those not present at the or on the Internet Web site. sale. If you wish to learn The best way to verify postwhether your sale date has ponement information is to been postponed, and, if attend the scheduled sale. applicable, the resched- Dated: 2/27/2020 uled time and date for the ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee sale of this property, you 30 Corporate Park, Suite may call (714) 848-9272 450 or visit this Internet Web Irvine, CA 92606 site www.elitepostandpub. For Non-Automated Sale com, using the file number Information, call: (714) assigned to this case 19- 848-7920 59141. Information about For Sale Information: (714) postponements that are 848-9272 www.elitepovery short in duration or standpub.com that occur close in time to Michael Busby, Trustee Sale the scheduled sale may not Officer

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BEARCAT ALUM NAMED CUESTA COLLEGE MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH Corban Payne earns automatic berth to the 2020 CCCAA regional meet

By CONNOR ALLEN

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uesta College released its Male and Female Athletes of the Month this afternoon and Bearcat alum and current Cougar freshman Corban Payne was selected for the month of February for putting up huge numbers in three throwing events. Freshman shortstop Josie Simas was selected as the Female Athlete of the Month.

Cuesta College released the following statement regarding Payne’s outstanding month in track and field: “Cuesta College Athletics Department is proud to announce this

month’s selections for the Cuesta Athlete of the Month. This distinct honor recognizes two Cuesta College Athletes each month during the school year who have performed to the highest standards in their sport.

Our male selection for February is Freshman Thrower Corban Payne.

Freshman Thrower Corban Payne only needed a month to establish himself as the best power thrower in the CCCAA’s Southern California Region and, arguably, in Cuesta History. Payne is the only thrower in the region to rank in the top three of all the power throws- Shot Put, Hammer and, Discus. He earned an

automatic berth to the 2020 CCCAA Regional Meet in the Shot Put and his throw of 52 feet, 4.25 inches ranks No. 1 in the Region and No. 2 all time at Cuesta. He also ranks second in SoCal for the discus, while his mark of 144 feet, 7 inches ranks fourth all-time at Cuesta. He is only ranked third in the hammer, however his toss of 157 feet, 8 inches also ranks No. 2 all-time in Cuesta History. Payne is favored to win three conference titles and challenge for CCCAA State title. Track & Field hosts three home events this month and will begin their five-week championship schedule in mid-April.”

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Cal Poly to Host Baylor for 3-Game Weekend Baseball Series Mustangs lose two of three games to No. 5 Michigan

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Cal Poly (4-9, 0-0 Big West), which won two of three games in the second annual MLB4 Tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., including a dramatic 9-8 victory over defending national champion and No. 1-ranked Vanderbilt, but has dropped eight of its last 10 games, including six of eight at home, hosts Baylor (8-4, 0-0 Big 12) for a three-game weekend series inside Baggett Stadium.

First pitches are set for 6 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. All three games of the series will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1280 with Chris Sylvester calling the play-by-play. Links for audio and video streams as well as live stats are available on the baseball schedule page at GoPoly.com.

At the MLB4 Tournament, Coach Larry Lee’s Mustangs shut out Connecticut 5-0, lost to No. 8 Michigan 8-5 and concluded tournament play with a walkoff win against Vanderbilt. After squandering 3-0 and 7-2 leads, the Mustangs scored twice in the bottom of the ninth inning on sacrifice flies by Cole Cabrera and Tate Samuelson.

Two weeks ago, Cal Poly fell to Pepperdine 9-2, then dropped three of four games to BYU, winning the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader 10-0 as freshman right-hander Drew Thorpe struck out 13, two shy of the school Division I record, over eight scoreless frames.

Last week, the Mustangs were shut out by Fresno State 13-0 before returning home for a three-game set against No. 5 Michigan, winning only the middle game 5-4 in 10 innings. Sophomore second baseman Taison Corio led off the ninth inning with a double and eventually scored the tying run, then singled to deep center field to knock in the winning run in the 10th.

Cal Poly opened this week with an 8-5 loss Tuesday at Santa Clara, falling to the Broncos for the fifth straight time. The Mustangs squandered an early 2-0 lead. Beesley knocked in three runs with an RBI double and two-run single, Corio singled twice and Myles Emmerson added a run-scoring single and sacrifice fly.

The win over UConn gave Cal Poly a victory in its season opener for the seventh time in the last nine years. Mustang head coach Larry Lee is 11-7 in the first game

of the year.

Baylor won two of three games against Nebraska to open the 2020 season but fell out of the rankings by losing two of three to Oral Roberts. At the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children College Classic inside Minute Maid Park in Houston last weekend, the Bears beat Missouri, No. 11 LSU and No. 6 Arkansas to vault back into the polls this week, receiving votes in most of the rankings.

The Mustangs returned 10 of the 11 position players who started 20 or more games in 2019 and eight of last year’s 13 pitchers. The group of veterans is paced by junior corner infielder Tate Samuelson, who has led Cal Poly in home runs and RBIs each of the last two years, senior center fielder Bradlee Beesley, who is in or near the all-time top 10 in several

offensive categories at Cal Poly, and junior right-hander Taylor Dollard, who was 5-0 with a 2.89 ERA and four saves as a relief pitcher a year ago and is making the switch to the weekend rotation this spring as the Mustangs’ Friday night starter.

Junior left fielder Cole Cabrera, Cal Poly’s leadoff hitter this year, went 6-for15 in the MLB4 Tournament with two doubles, a pair of RBIs and four runs scored to lead the Mustangs in Scottsdale.

Senior center fielder Bradlee Beesley and freshman third baseman Nick Marinconz each added four hits while junior first baseman Tate Samuelson drove in five runs.

Emmerson was 9-for-18 at the plate in the BYU series and threw out four would-be Cougar base stealers, two in each game of Saturday’s doubleheader.

Samuelson and Beesley each added seven hits — Samuelson driving in three runs to lift his team-leading season total to nine in 12 games.

The Mustang pitching staff compiled a 2.79 ERA in the Michigan series, but Cal Poly hit just .180 — Cabrera and Marinconz collecting four hits each.

Cal Poly’s starters on the mound have combined for a 2.84 ERA but the relievers own a collective 5.08 ERA so far. UConn hit just .091 against Dollard, all four runs surrendered by Andrew Alvarez were unearned and he struck out seven over 4 2/3 innings and Thorpe tossed seven solid innings in a no-decision against Vanderbilt, allowing two runs and four hits with six strikeouts. Despite winning three of four games, BYU was held to just a .174 team batting average in

the series. Michigan hit .265 in winning two of three games of a series in which Cal Poly had the lead in all three games.

The Mustangs, who committed nine errors in the MLB4 Tournament, including seven in the loss to Michigan, shored up the defense two weeks ago with just four errors in five games. Cal Poly is No. 8 in the nine-team Big West, however, with its .958 fielding percentage and 18 of the 73 runs the Mustang pitching staff has allowed so far this season are unearned.

Baylor posted a 35-19 record last year, finishing second in the Big 12 and qualifying for the NCAA Los Angeles Regional, going 1-2. Former Pepperdine head coach Steve Rodriguez has 22 returning lettermen, including all nine position starters and 12 pitchers, led by catcher/first baseman Andy Thomas

(.335, 32 RBIs in 2019), shortstop Nick Loftin (.323, 6 home runs, 41 RBIs) and first baseman Chase Wehsener (.291, 21 RBIs). The pitching staff is paced by right-hander Jimmy Weston (5-3, 4.30 ERA in 2019) and southpaws Paul Dickens (6-2, 4.41 ERA) and Ryan Leckich (4-1, 2.30 ERA).

So far this season, center fielder Jared McKenzie leads the Bears with a .375 average, followed by Loftin (.341, 11 RBIs), left fielder Mack Mueller (.308, eight RBIs) and second baseman Ricky Martinez (.293, 11 RBIs). Right-hander Hayden Kettler has a 2-1 mark and 3.00 ERA while closer Luke Boyd, also a right-hander, already has five saves and has not allowed a run over eight innings.

The Bears have won six conference titles, capturing the Big 12 Conference’s tournament crown in 2018, and have made 21 NCAA regional appearances, including trips to the postseason the last three seasons. Baylor, which won 22 of its last 25 regular season games in 2018, also has qualified for the College World Series three times, the last in 2005.

Rodriguez (138-96 in four-plus seasons at Baylor, 539-396 in 17-plus seasons overall, Pepperdine ‘01) was head coach at Pepperdine from 2004-15, posting a 401-300 mark, and was an assistant at Pepperdine for four seasons before he was elevated to head coach shortly after the 2003 season. He guided the Waves to five straight NCAA regional appearances (2004-08), eight total, and six West Coast Conference titles (2004-06, 2012 and 2014-15).

An All-American second baseman on Pepperdine’s 1992 national championship team, Rodriguez was a fifth-round draft pick of the Boston Red Sox in 1992 and played professionally for seven seasons with the Red Sox, Tigers, Dodgers and Expos organizations, reaching the Major Leagues with the Tigers and Red Sox, both in 1995. He was a two-time All-American at Pepperdine.

Cal Poly is 1-5 in its all-time series against Baylor, visiting Waco for threegame series in 2015 and 2019. Lone Mustang win in the series was a 3-1 decision in the middle game of last year’s series as Bobby Ay scattered three hits over six innings for his first victory of the 2019 season and Nick DiCarlo delivered a tie-snapping two-run single in the sixth inning. Tate Samuelson singled three times for the Mustangs.

BASKETBALL

Templeton Boys Basketball Leads Central Section In GPA Team Records Cumulative 3.72

By CONNOR ALLEN TEMPLETON — The California Central Section released its Winter Academic Award Ingraham Trophy winners and the Templeton Eagles boys basketball team tied for first place with fellow SLO County school Mission Prep with a cumulative 3.72 grade point average.

The Eagle boys basketball team ranked

first out of the 48 teams that qualified in their sport. Templeton head coach Andrew Cherry has his boys sign a contract before each season that starts with school first, followed by family second and the team responded.

“The one thing that I am okay with them missing practice for is school related stuff,” Cherry Said. “I obviously expect them to balance things but it’s not surprising to have one kid every two weeks come

in and say that he has a big test and needs to miss practice. I mean, it’s more important. Basketball is fun but we talk about it and the reality is that most of our kids are not going to college playing basketball and probably none of them are going to make a career out of it but what they are going to make a career out of is what they learn here, so school is absolutely first.”

Templeton was the only school in the North County to land a school in the top

Q&A WITH THS COACHES DAVID FINLEY & FRANCE RAINE Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in “News from the Nest,” a blog by THS teacher Matt MacFarlane and his media class students.

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10 and did so three times with the girls soccer team placing fifth with a 3.71 GPA and the boys soccer team placing seventh with 3.26 in their respective sports.

“THS is very proud of these athletes for setting the example for our entire athletic department that schoolwork and academics are the first priority, and athletics are a privilege,” Templeton Athletic Director Lindsay Franklin told the Atascadero News.

News From the Nest (NFTN): What are your thoughts on this year’s team?

David Finley (DF): Expectations are high this year. The team qualified for the CIF-SS playoffs last season. Almost everyone from last year’s team has returned. Most athletes have worked on their individual games over the summer and have improved skill levels. The athletes have expressed a desire to do better than last season France Raine (FR): I believe we have a good looking team this year where I can see us being successful during the season. With lots of returning players from last year, we can build off the success from last year.

NFTN: Who did we lose to graduation last season?

DF: Charlie Raine was a top golfer last season.

Charlie was able to earn an Ocean League title and lead his team to the CIF-SS playoffs.

NFTN: What is different about this year’s season compared to the last?

DF: Templeton has six new players that like to compete and challenge each other to get better. High school golf is an individual game but also a tea sport.

FR: Morro Bay is no longer in a league and the league champ graduated. However, he inspired the team to continue the ever growing success of our Templeton Golf program.

NFTN: What athletes do you think will stand out this season?

DF: We are fortunate to have several athletes that can be standouts on a team and within the league. We held a competition to determine the top six players. Max Duenow and Gavin Barnes were separated by three points for positions 1 & 2. Next week Nathan Jermin and Steven Giordano have to compete in a playoff for position number three. In addition, Trevor Domingos and Alic Aurignac have to compete for position number five. The remaining will play to stay on top of their game all season.

FR: It is hard to pick a few but I can see Max Duenow and Gavin Barnes taking the reins this year with their competitive attitude and strive for the competition, and leadership qualities.

NFTN: What are you looking forward to this season? Do you have any expectations for the team?

DF: All of the coaches are expecting the team to reach their full potential of becoming league champions. More than that, we are looking to see a athletes grow as men and be positive examples in their schools and communities.

FR: I am looking forward to seeing how each player has progressed from last season to now.

I cannot wait to see how the players play in practice and at meets.

NFTN: Who is the biggest competition this year?

DF: The Ocean League has changed with the exit of Morro Bay to the Mountain League.

Templeton has never faced Mission Prep in golf action. As a team we will never overlook and think that a team is easy to beat. We play each team twice in a week and look forward to the challenge of playing the best golf each time we meet.

FR: At the moment we are not sure who will be the biggest competition. Every team is a new challenge and in golf, one would say it is a mental game where staying focused is key.

With new players coming and going, teams can change greatly.

This year’s THS golf roster includes: • Alic Aurignac • Gavin Barnes • Reilly Bernal • Erik Brownell • Chris Coles • Ryan Cramer • Trevor Domingos • Max Duenow • Michael Gillis • Steve Giordano • Kai Heiser • Nathan Jermin • Jake Stelze

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base but will now need to specialize in fielding ground balls rather than digging low throws out of the dirt.

“It has been really fun,” Stroud said of the role change. “Obviously Brooke Milder was amazing last year. It is a transition going from first base to that, I actually played a lot of second base throughout my life so shortstop is a little different but I am just trying to do the best that I can and backup my pitcher, work hard, get extra reps and just get better.”

One thing that is clear when spending time around the Bearcats team is even though they may be the favorites in the league this season,

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2020 will be the first season in four years that Templeton will have a new pitcher but even with Daugherty’s departure, the Eagles are still champions and are bursting at the seams with talent as they look to start another group of freshman this season.

“So far this season has been pretty good, we still have a young team,” Templeton junior Bella Backer said. “We definitely still have room to grow and I think that it is really good because we have brought in a lot of new young talent and the freshman class has contributed so much so far. Starting with our first game all the freshman got hits, they all got on base, they all contributed to the game in some shape or form.”

The reigning champions are 2-3 in their first five games but that is not indicative of much as a handful of their key contributors from a year ago could not join the team until last week because they were busy going three rounds deep in the Central Section Playoffs with the girls soccer team.

“It was kind of hard at first because I was just throwing by myself while everyone else was up to speed and I wasn’t,” said Izzy Cowne, Eagles sophomore shortstop and also starting goalkeeper.

“So I had to get myself back up there quickly.”

Cowne and Backer played a huge role in the Eagles’ title run a year ago and have now moved further into the leadership role with the departing of the seniors from the 2019 team. Cowne, Backer and Daugherty lead the Eagles in all the major offensive categories and are looking to improve this season.

As a freshman, Cowne lead the team in batting average with a .385 and also

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kind of keep it like that.”

While Otter is one of the top archers in the country and unquestionably so in the 16- to 17-year-old age range, she is also a student and an athlete. The current Atascadero Greyhound also runs cross country in the fall and is currently on the Atascadero track and field team participating in the distance events.

After winning back-to-back state titles and a possible Southwest

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they do not expect anything to be handed to them and they want to prioritize two things, working hard and team chemistry.

“I think we definitely have a very positive outlook,” Prieto said. “I think we are trying to kind of stay humble and keep working hard during practice and just working on things that we need to work on now.

Especially with those girls missing [the seniors from last year] we just need to get that team camaraderie back and that team chemistry is kind of a team focus this year.”

While team chemistry is certainly important, if Ralston continues pitching this year as she did in her freshman season, opposing teams will have nightmares the nights before and after playing the Bearcats.

Last season Ralson racked up an 18-5 record while supporting a 1.15 earned run average and earned firstteam all league honors. She struck out 10 or more batters and dazzled when the pressure was highest throwing her only no hitter of the season in a must-win game against the Greyhounds which opened the door to a share of the league title.

Softball is Ralston’s only sport and she spent the summer and the fall working on her craft playing travel ball and showing hitters all across the country what Bearcat pitching looks like. After one year high school, the sophomore now has something to build on and is taking the knowledge she learned last year into this season.

“I learned that I just have to take

control and know who I am and do the best that I can do for my team,” Ralston said. “I also know all of the hitters now so now I can hopefully work a little bit off my knowledge. But I need to work as hard as I can for my team if they are going to work as hard as they can behind me.”

The Bearcats hosted a double header over the weekend against Hanford and split the games. Paso Robles won the first game 2-1 and dropped the second 6-2 which gave them only their second loss of the season at 4-2.

The Bearcats will now have the week off with their next game coming at home on March 17 when they invite El Diamante to the Central Coast.

contributed 11 RBI batting in the leadoff spot. While Cowne is a master at getting on base, Backer brings the thunder finishing with four home runs in her sophomore season. Backer also led the team in RBI with 20 and hits with 28 while supporting a .378 average.

While the Eagles spent almost the entirety of the 2019 season in the underdog role, the CIF Championship rings around their finger have now put a metaphorical target on their backs in the Mountain League, and they know it.

“I think we are just going to put our heads down,” Backer said. “We are going to work and we are going to try and not let the idea of people watching, get to us.”

The Eagles face another tough season ahead as both the Greyhounds and the Bearcats, who tied for the Mountain League title, have returned their aces but have put the past behind them and are focused on the season ahead.

“We have talked about how the ring doesn’t matter anymore, it’s doesn’t matter,” Cowne said. ”We have to work for it now because that is all in the past, we have to look forward now.”

Templeton also has a new ace this season who will look to step in and create her own legacy in junior Charlotte Forniss. The right-hander transferred into Templeton last year before suffering a labrum injury that caused her to watch the title run from the dugout. After a year of patiently waiting, it is her turn to lead the team and is excited to show what she has got.

“Last year was kind of hard because I got the torn labrum so I wasn’t able to play but this year has been exciting,” Forniss said. “I have a new mentality going in. I know I have to get outs because I have a good defense behind me and it’s been exciting. It’s a good challenge and I feel good taking it on.”

While Daugherty was a pitcher who could and would blast everything by hitters in the blink of an eye, Forniss finds herself on the opposite end of the spectrum confusing hitters with a good dropball and an excellent curve.

Low pitches call for ground balls which also excites the defense behind her who spent more time watching last season than participating.

The Eagles are about to enter the preseason tournament portion of their schedule that they had taken from them last year due to the rain and will look to use it to get at-bats and grow the confidence of their young players on the roster.

Templeton will host their next home game on March 20 when the Nipomo Titans come to Vineyard Elementary.

First pitch scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

Sectional, Otter was motivated and committed to practicing everyday as she looked ahead to the Las Vegas shoot.

“I was on a roll,” she said. “Which encouraged me to keep practicing almost everyday of the week at Central Coast Archery in San Luis Obispo, leaving early from track practice in order to have time to shoot before starting my homework.”

The World Famous Vegas Shoot is one of the biggest competitions in the world and brings in competitors from all the corners of the globe. Two years ago in her previous age group, Otter finished tied for first before moving up a division and into one that is much tighter in 2019. On possibly her hottest streak ever, the junior w e n t i n t o Vegas and put up her b e s t s c o re ever and placed seventh out of 119.

Grown accustomed

to the taste of victory, Otter enjoyed the tournament and was delighted with her score but was still thirsty for more. “ O v e r a l l i t w a s higher than m y t wo p r e v i o u s y e a r s s o I was super stoked with myself,” she said. “But there wasn’t any big title or anything like that. It was super fun though.”

With just the National Championships left in the indoor season, the Atascadero marksman went to Sacramento on Valentines Day weekend. Otter was back to the penny-sized target and inner ten scoring and once again beat her own personal best by posting 293 out of 300 on both days for a 1163 out of a possible 1200 with 83 tens and 37 nines.

Unlike normal competitions where a winner is crowned a few moments after their performance, Otter was forced to wait. Shooting for the National Championships are held every weekend in February in select locations throughout the country. For two weeks the junior waited until finally it was made official.

In just one season,a three month span, a junior in high school from Atascadero won two state championships, perhaps a sectional championship, and a National Championship and has grabbed the attention of some of the top archery organizations for not just being one of the best 16- to 17-year-old

shooters but one of the best female shooters period. “[After Nationals] The USA Archery organization will take the top eight scores shot by any female regardless of age group to Kentucky for an elimination round showdown, whether you’re a sponsored professional or a kid, like me,” Otter explained. “Out of hundreds of female competitors, I was ninth in overall top scoring, missing this “top eight” group by one point!”

Finishing just a few points out of the “Top Eight” has Otter more motivated than ever with the start of outdoor season just around the corner.

Otter will be competing in four different events in outdoor season, one in Chula Vista, one in Long Beach, one in Sacramento and one in Tulare starting in March.

“The outdoor Arizona Cup would be in the mix too, but Prom is that weekend and I’m trying to soak in being a high school kid along with soaking in the success and happiness that comes with archery,” Otter said. “All that success and happiness couldn’t come without the support of my coaches and mentors at Central Coast Archery, who have given me the opportunity to be able to do what I love and continue to improve. I also definitely couldn’t have flourished without my dad, who ultimately has given me the most unconditional support and is there with me for every success!”

Templeton shortstop Izzy Cowne and first baseman Isabella Backer strike the same pose they held in fifth grade when they played on each others teams for the first time. Photo by Connor Allen

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fighting. Fighting to be noticed by their position coach, head coach, fighting for a chance to shine and honestly just fighting in general. Playing time is everything. If you can’t get on the field, then coming to junior college was a waste of time, which makes every practice the real game time.

Once you actually make it to the game in whichever sport you participate in, that is just the bonus, the cherry on top.

With that being said, we have some former North County studs who are putting in the time and effort at Cuesta College and are beginning to show some of the traits that made them some of our top athletes while in high school.

Both the Cougars baseball and softball teams are stocked with former North County talent while the track and field team could be confused for a Bearcat alumni club by someone wearing the wrong prescription.

The men’s baseball team recently moved up to the No. 7 ranking and entered this past week on a seven-game winning streak after sweeping both Allan Hancock and Ventura College in the last two weeks of February. The Cougars also feature former Bearcat Lucas Climer who is zeroing in on the open closer position, Eagle Justice Gibbons who has started the last five games at shortstop, and Greyhound Nate Meredith who gets consistent work behind the plate catching.

Cuesta also brings another former Greyhound arm out of their pen with sophomore Shane Johnson.

So far this season the Cougars are 13-5 and are looking to go back to the postseason for the 16th time in coach Bob Miller’s 18 seasons. The Cuesta program is an elite one in the state and is currently in the middle of its longest Western State Conference title drought since 1990. And it’s only been three years.

The Cuesta softball team looks at times like a North County all-star team, especially when former Templeton Eagle Kat Cline is pitching.

The Cougars sometimes feature as many as five former North County players including Player of the Year from Atascadero Claire Lohayza catching with Bailee Crawford (Atascadero), Kirra Vargas (Paso) and Katie Perry (Atascadero) all in the field. If former Eagle Rylee Murry enters to pitch following Cline, then we’ve hit North County Bingo.

Cuesta is currently 14-7 overall under head coach Jenel Guadangno and has risen to the No. 2 ranking behind Ventura. The Cougars coach has committed to recruiting local talent and honestly why would they do anything else? Have you seen our softball programs recently? I’m surprised every junior college coach in Southern California is snooping around North County practices.

The Cougars track and field team features 11 athletes who formerly wore crimson, green or traffic cone orange but eight of those 11 ran under Hall of Fame coach Ivan Huff at Paso Robles. Most notably, Cuesta college swooped up the Bearcats’ best sprinter, Jordan Summers, who made it to Masters, and their best thrower, Corban Payne, who made it to State, from last year’s team. Payne’s impact has already been tremendous as he is the only thrower in the region to rank in the top three of all the power throws — shot put, hammer and discus. Payne also took home the school’s male athlete of the month award for the month of February.

Joining Payne and the other throwers are Micah Katz (Paso), Luke McMahon (Paso) Alberto Toral-Uribe (Paso) and Cara Jones (Paso). Madison Mitchell (Paso) is also an important part of the team competing in the hurdles. Mattie Lindsey and Brenden Niller are the two Eagles on the roster and compete in the distance races while former Greyhound Abby Richey does a bit of everything in the Heptathlon.

It isn’t just the spring sports that have been dominated by North County athletes, even if this piece makes it seem that way. The winter teams were also stocked full of familiar faces, especially the girls soccer team, I just never found a minute to alert you all to their successes. If you or your kid is on the fence about community college, don’t be. The education for the first two years of college is the same no matter what school you attend.

You might as well pay a fraction of the price for it.

Besides, this world is dumb. Kids aren’t considered mature enough to purchase alcohol or cigarettes at 18 but are deemed competent enough to decide exactly what they want to do to feed themselves the rest of their lives and deemed eligible take out hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans in order to pursue said occupation.

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