Paso Robles Press • June 29, 2023

over proposed $46,500 expenditure for Cooperative Strategies

PASO ROBLES — During

the Tuesday, June 27, Paso

Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) meeting, trustees discussed looking into analyzing capacity and attendance throughout the district via the company Cooperative Strategies.

Specifically, the district is looking at the Capacity Analysis and Attendance Boundary studies. According to the staff’s report, “the Capacity Analysis will calculate the capacities of

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Golden Hill and Union Road roundabout now open

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — The long anticipated Golden Hill and Union Roads roundabout has officially opened for traffic and was commemorated with

a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 23.

Together, city officials, project contractors, and community leaders celebrated the occasion with speeches from city’s Capital Projects Engineer and Project Manager Ditas Esper-

anza, followed by 30th District Assemblymember Dawn Addis and Paso Robles Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon, who had the honor of cutting the ribbon. Construction for the roundabout began in August 2022 and was completed on June 15

of this year. However, the city began envisioning a roundabout installation at the Golden Hill and Union Road intersection back in 2011 with the adoption of the city’s Circulation Element. Preliminary work

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — On

Friday, June 23, San Luis Obispo (SLO) County welcomed a new grand jury. Fifteen new jurors and four returning members were sworn in on Friday to the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. The grand jury’s main function is to scrutinize local government, ensuring honesty, efficiency, and proper use of county funds. Composed of citizens, it investigates public offenses and addresses civil concerns within the county, as mandated by Penal Code Section (PC) § 888. A new grand jury is introduced every year in SLO County and composed on 19 citizens. Its term runs with the county’s fiscal year, July 1 to June 30, 2024. All members on the jury must be a citizen of SLO County for at least one year.

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Templeton Recreation Foundation raises funds through annual beer run

Community members participated in 5K Beer Run to support Templeton Recreation Department

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

The Paso Robles Press delivers weekly newspaper, despite losing power

NORTH COUNTY —

Amidst a widespread power outage in Atascadero, the devoted team at and Paso Robles Press upheld their commitment to delivering the

community’s weekly newspaper. Demonstrating unwavering determination, they faced numerous obstacles head-on, surpassing all expectations to meet the printing deadline.

The cause of the power outage was still undetermined at the time of press. However, according to PG&E Spokesperson Carina Corral, the outage was activated by

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TEMPLETON — Runners and walkers alike arose early and met at BarrelHouse Brewing Company Saturday morning, June 24, all in the name of beer and supporting local youth programs. Over 110 community members participated in the 6th Annual Templeton 5K Beer Run to support the Templeton Recreation Department.

The Beer Run was introduced by the Templeton Recreation Foundation (TRF) in 2016. Initially considering a wine-country run, the idea for a beer run gained traction, and the TRF approached

the Carvalho family, co-owners of BarrelHouse Brewing Company, to collaborate on the event.

TRF President Geoff English, told Paso Robles Press, “Our mission is to raise funds and provide assistance to the Templeton Recreation Depart-

ment and parks in Templeton, and we put on a variety of fundraisers throughout the year.”

The Templeton REC Foundation, registered as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, works to bridge the funding gap for the Templeton Recreation Department. Their efforts aim

to maintain existing parks and sports fields while developing new facilities for the community’s recreational needs. Thanks to fundraising endeavors like the Beer Run, the foundation has sponsored programs such as sports team sponsorships, the

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City officials commemorate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony

The BarrelHouse Brewing Company was again the setting for the 6th Annual Templeton 5K Beer Run, which raises fund for the Templeton Recreation Department. Photo by Derek Luff/PRP

Stopping for a quick team photo, the 13 Stars Media Production team (from left) Neil Schumaker, Evan Rodda, Jen Rodman, Cami Martin, Nic Mattson, and Anthony Atkins, stand together on the back porch of the office just before turning on the generator. Photo by Hayley Mattson

Paso Robles Mayor Pro Tem John Hamon

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Farmers see impacts of wet winter in state wheat yields

Less wheat planted for current crop year — 355,000 acres, down from 385,000 acres in 2022

By CHING LEE California Farm Bureau Federation

CALIFORNIA — Ample rain this year has allowed some California farmers to produce more wheat, even though statewide acreage dropped, with some fields lost to flooding and the deluge last fall and winter.

Farmers say prospects for the crop still appear positive even as prices have moderated from their all-time high in the spring of 2022 when the Russia-Ukraine war disrupted grain exports.

Wheat remains largely a rotational crop for California farmers, who take advantage of autumn rains to germinate fields. Hard hit by drought in recent years, they planted less wheat for the current crop year — some 355,000 acres, down from 385,000 acres in 2022, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

But they intend to send more of the crop to mills — from 115,000 acres compared to 105,000 acres in 2022 — with the rest harvested primarily for livestock feed.

Claudia Carter, executive director of the California Wheat Commission, said she thinks final harvested acreage of the grain will fall between 100,000 to 120,000. She said she has heard several thousand acres have been lost due to flooding, specifically in the Corcoran area and some in the resurrected Tulare Lake bottom.

Some of the crop losses will be offset by higher yields on other farms, especially those in the Central Valley that grow dryland wheat in which no irrigation is used. Roughly 30,000plus acres of wheat throughout the state are

grown using just rainfall, she estimated.

“This year was an exceptional year for them,” Carter said, referring to dryland growers.

“They’re really happy. We have some farmers (who) made comments like this is one of the best years they have had in a long time for dryland wheat.”

Steven Parsons, who grows dryland wheat in Tulare and Kern counties, said his yields so far appear to be above average, whereas lack of rain in recent years failed to make much of a crop, if at all. In following his normal rotation, he had not planned on planting more wheat last fall.

“I wish we would’ve put more in, but the rain started and stopped us,” he said, noting he was able to plant 90 percent of what he had planned. Because his fields are in the hills, with good drainage, he said he did not experience some of the flooding issues that some other farms did.

With harvest in the San Joaquin Valley still in the early stages, Parsons said he has not yet tested his crop but noted there “may be some quality issues of lower proteins in the grain.”

He said the hot spell in May could have been a factor. Higher protein levels are desired by mills that produce wheat flour.

Because he farms on heavier soils, Sacramento County grower John Perry said too much water in his fields damaged his crop. He is still about a week away from harvest, but he said the damage is “going to show up in the yields.” He estimated yields on a third of his crop will be below average and two-thirds will be average to below average.

With plenty of rain this season, Perry said he did not need to irrigate, which saves him money, whereas he had to irrigate twice last year. But he said, “We would’ve much rather incurred the

Cal Poly Cat Program urgently needs summer volunteers

Since 1992, nonprofit has provided shelter, medical treatments to countless homeless cats and kittens

SAN LUIS OBISPO —

The Cal Poly Cat Program is in need of volunteers to keep operating at full speed through the summer.

The program is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cat rescue and sanctuary run by students, employees, and community volunteers who care about the health and happiness of feral and domesticated cats. The program operates a Trap, Neuter, and Release program to responsibly maintain the local feral cat population as well as an adoption program that has placed more than 3,000 cats and kittens into caring homes.

During summer quarter, the majority of Cal Poly’s students

leave the area to return to their places of permanent residence or to take part in internships, international travel, or other activities outside the area. This leaves the Cal Poly Cat Program in need of volunteers.

“Our volunteers are the rock and the heart of our organization, and we treasure each and every one for their dedication to our feline friends,” said Dana K. Humphreys, a community volunteer with the cat program.

This year, the need is particularly stark, with so few volunteers signing up that the program currently lacks the people power to maintain the health and wellbeing of its cats.

“Since 1992, we have provided shelter, medical treatments, and unconditional love to countless homeless cats and kittens; working diligently to find them new homes,” Humphreys said. “We are absolutely crushed at the thought of not being able to fully maintain our mission. The staff and our devoted volunteers

are using every tool to recruit new volunteers. We are desperately looking for community members to come to our aid.”

The Cal Poly Cat Program was started as a senior project to solve the problem of a rising cat population on campus. Feral cats were trapped as an attempt to decrease the cat population, yet it did not alleviate the problem. The solution was modeled on the Trap, Test, Vaccinate, Medicate, Alter, and Release (TTVMAR) technique, developed by the National Feral Cat Resource Center.

A second senior project resulted in an adoption program in which students domesticated feral cats and found good homes for them.

More information about the Cal Poly Cat Program is available at calpolycatprogram. org. And any members of the community, who are interested in volunteering, please contact their volunteer coordinators at volunteercpcp@gmail.com.

cost to irrigate versus having the excess moisture that damaged the plant.”

“Other than too much water, it’s been a pretty good growing season,” Perry added.

Carter said most of the wheat grown north of Stockton, such as in the Sacramento Valley, is marketed to mills to make flour. She said San Joaquin Valley growers, due to their proximity to dairies, tend to green chop their wheat earlier to make livestock feed. This allows them to double-crop, as they can grow corn, for example, immediately after wheat harvest.

California farmers also planted less durum wheat this year — 20,000 acres compared to 35,000 in 2022, according to USDA. Most of the state’s durum production is in the Imperial Valley, where growers completed their harvest in May. Marketed as Desert Durum because it is grown under irrigation in the desert valleys of California and Arizona, the wheat commands a premium and is used to make semolina, the flour in pasta.

Carter said San Joaquin Valley growers used to grow more durum wheat, but there’s “not much incentive” anymore after Miller Milling in Fresno — their main market outlet for durum — stopped producing semolina when the nearby pasta plant shut down. Imperial Valley growers still sell to mills in Arizona that take durum or export it to markets such as Italy, a key buyer.

With drought decimating fields in Kansas, farmers in the nation’s top wheat-producing state are expected to produce their smallest wheat crop in at least 60 years. Yolo County grower Larry Hunn said he’s surprised wheat prices aren’t higher, given the Kansas drought and added uncertainty of the war between Ukraine and Russia, two top- producing regions.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, wheat prices reached a record high of more than $12 a bushel. Current prices stand in the upper

near $4 a bushel. Even so, he said the higher cost of fertilizer and labor “puts you maybe in the same place that you were.”

“At the end of the day, you don’t net any more dollars, or if you do, they’re worth less because of inflation,” he added.

Hunn said he’s still about a week away from starting harvest. He described yields as below normal, noting that heavy rains flooded some of his fields, which had to be drained. Still, he said his crop “looks better than I anticipated.”

The Russia-Ukraine war has had other impacts on the wheat market. U.S. Wheat Associates reported at least one mill, in Tampa, Florida, has been importing “cheap” wheat from Poland rather than buying domestic.

The decision is based on economics, the group said, noting that moving foreign wheat across the Atlantic is now less expensive than railing it across the U.S. That’s because the war displaced a lot of commodities from Ukraine, flooding the Eastern European market and pushing prices down.

California remains the nation’s largest milling state by capacity, and as such, mills here import some 2.5 million metric tons of wheat annually from other states to satisfy their production, Carter said. They mix those sources of wheat with California-grown wheat, with some mills using no more than 10 percent from the Golden State in their blends, she noted.

Aside from durum, Carter said California wheat exports have been virtually “nonexistent.” Foreign markets moved away from buying California wheat years ago when supplies started to decline as farmers grew less wheat, she said. Nationally, the higher value of the dollar has hurt exports of U.S. wheat, which becomes more expensive against other currencies.

Despite these challenges, Carter said California farmers continue to grow wheat in their rotation because it gives them options to sell it

PASO ROBLES

Disaster recovery center to open in Templeton to assist stormaffected residents

Starting Tuesday, June 27, a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) was made available in Templeton to offer support and resources to individuals and businesses affected by the February and March storms. This center is a collaborative effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and the County of San Luis Obispo.

Operating from Tuesday, June 27, to Saturday, July 1, the DRC will be open between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Templeton Community Center, located at 601 S. Main St. in Templeton. Residents who have experienced damage to their properties can receive assistance in applying for federal aid and disaster loans, update their existing applications, and gain information about additional available resources. Language services, including Spanish and ASL interpreters, will be available.

To apply for assistance online, individuals can visit disasterassistance.gov. Alternatively, they can use the FEMA mobile app or call (800) 621-3362. The helpline operates daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET and offers support in multiple languages.

For any inquiries, please contact the County Office of Emergency Services at (805) 781-5678. Stay updated by following the County of San Luis Obispo Office of Emergency Services on Twitter @ slocountyoes and Facebook.com/ SLOCountyOES.

Discount pre-sale daily admission tickets for California Mid-State Fair now available

The California Mid-State Fair announced that discounted pre-sale Daily Admission tickets are now on sale at local Farm Supply Company stores across San Luis Obispo County. These tickets offer the lowest prices available for Daily Admission.

Farm Supply locations in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande, and Santa Maria are participating in the pre-sale.

The discounted prices for Farm Supply Daily Admission tickets are as follows:

• Adult (Ages 13-61): $11.50

(regular price is $15)

Senior (Ages 62+): $10.50

(regular price is $12)

Youth (Ages 6-12): $8.50

(regular price is $9)

• Children (Ages 5 and under): Free

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair will take place from July 19 to July 30 and will embrace the theme of “Shake, Rattle & Roll!” Stay connected with the fair through their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok

All fireworks prohibited in Paso Robles Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind residents that all fireworks including “Safe and Sane” fireworks are prohibited in the City of Paso Robles.

It’s that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends, and fireworks.

A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a significant upward trend in fireworks-related injuries. Between

2006 and 2021, injuries with fireworks climbed 25 percent in the U.S., according to CPSC estimates. Last year, at least nine people died, and an estimated 11,500 were injured in incidents involving fireworks.

This year the City of Paso Robles is increasing our enforcement. Paso Robles Police officers and firefighters will be using aerial device technology with GPS and video capabilities to help us pinpoint the location where fireworks are being used. Citations of up to $1000 will be issued to those caught setting off fireworks.

Please help us by celebrating this 4th of July without using consumer fireworks. The City of Paso Robles in conjunction with Travel Paso and private sponsors is hosting a free 4th of July Celebration at Barney Schwartz Park from 2 to 10 p.m.

City of Paso Robles prioritizes

homelessness in strategic plan

The City Council of Paso Robles has recently adopted Housing and Homelessness as one of its key priorities during the current and upcoming budget cycles. With a focus on enhancing emergency sheltering services and implementing collaborative strategies, the city aims to reduce the number of unsheltered individuals in the community. Progress updates regarding this goal will be provided on an ongoing basis.

To further engage the community, the City of Paso Robles has organized public workshops to develop a comprehensive fiveyear strategic plan to address homelessness. These sessions will provide an opportunity for residents to share their valuable perspectives, suggestions, and insights, which will play a crucial role in shaping the goals and supporting objectives of the plan.

The public workshops are scheduled as follows:

1. Date: Friday, July 7 Time: 6 p.m. Location: City Council chamber at 1000 Spring Street

2. Date: Saturday, July 8 Time: 9 p.m. Location: City Council chamber at 1000 Spring Street

For those unable to attend the workshops, an online form is available to submit comments and contribute to the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness. The City encourages community members to participate and appreciates their engagement in this important initiative.

ATASCADERO

Local animal shelters ask for community’s help over Fourth of July holiday

In anticipation of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, Woods Humane Society and the SLO County Animal Services Division (ASD) are appealing to the community for assistance in keeping pets safe and out of shelters.

Dr. Eric Anderson, the Animal Services Manager for SLO County ASD, has highlighted the unfortunate trend of pets becoming lost after being frightened by fireworks each year. This leads to a surge of animals in shelters.

To combat this issue, Woods Humane Society CEO Emily L’Heureux emphasizes the importance of reuniting found pets with their owners before bringing them to the shelter. This not only saves space but also significantly improves the chances of successful reunification.

Statistics from Human Animal

Support Services (HASS) indicate that the majority of lost pets are found within a mile of their homes, with a reclaim rate of 70 percent when they remain in the neighborhood. Conversely, when pets are brought to shelters, the reclaim rate drops to 17 percent.

Due to the limited capacity of regional shelters, the community is urged to take precautions to protect their pets from getting loose. They are also advised to ensure their pets are properly identified with tags or microchips and make efforts to reunite found pets with their owners before resorting to the county shelter.

To assist those who find lost pets, Woods Humane Society and Animal Services recommend several steps, including leashing and walking the pet in the neighborhood to locate the owner, posting pictures on social media platforms, scanning for a microchip at a veterinarian or animal shelter, completing a found animal report on the SLO County website, and caring for the animal for a few days if possible, as the owner might be in close proximity.

In an effort to prevent pets from getting lost due to fireworks, Woods Humane Society provides pet fireworks safety tips. Both Woods Humane Society and Animal Services offer microchipping services at a cost of $20 and $25, respectively.

For more information on lost pet resources, visit Woods Humane Society’s “Lost Pet Help” page or Animal Services’ “Report a Lost Pet” page. Further details about Woods Humane Society and Animal Services, including contact information and addresses, can be found on their respective websites.

Fireworks prohibited in Atascadero: Residents urged to ensure a safe and fire-free holiday

In preparation for the Fourth of July celebrations, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents that fireworks are strictly prohibited within the City of Atascadero. Officials are emphasizing the need for a safe and legal holiday, particularly given the heightened risk of wildfires during this fire season.

Authorities are issuing a warning that individuals caught using or possessing fireworks, even those categorized as “safe and sane,” will face citation and fines. Misdemeanor violations carry potential penalties of both fines and imprisonment. Moreover, individuals responsible for starting fires using any type of fireworks will be held accountable for property damage and firefighting costs, potentially facing felony charges. Parents of juveniles found responsible for causing fires will also bear liability.

Due to the abundant vegetation resulting from a wet winter, the threat of wildfires remains at an unprecedented level. Chief Casey Bryson emphasizes the importance of community efforts to maintain fire safety throughout the Fourth of July weekend and beyond.

Residents are advised to consult local regulations regarding the use of fireworks and to consider attending authorized public displays instead. Further information on permissible fireworks locations can be found here ca-fireworks.presskit247. com/content/content-article.

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Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services wishes the community a memorable Fourth of July celebration while emphasizing

the need for a common-sense, safe approach. They encourage anyone possessing fireworks to surrender them to the local fire department for proper disposal, without fear of penalty or prosecution.

For additional information or assistance, residents can contact Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services at (805) 461-5070 or reach out to their local fire agency.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Man dead after falling off Pirate’s Cove cliff identified

The Coroner’s Unit of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has released the identification of a man who had fallen off a cliff at Pirate’s Cove near Avila Beach on Wednesday.

The man has been identified as 33-year-old Francisco Javier Velasco Garcia of Nipomo.

According to witnesses, the man had been sitting on the cliff overlooking the water. When he got up to leave, he lost his footing, slipped backward and fell approximately 200 feet to the cliffs below.

At this time, the death appears to be accidental.

An autopsy will be conducted to determine manner and cause of death.

District Attorney secures commitment of sexually violent predator

Testimonies from survivors and evaluations by four psychologists confirmed Mendez’s diagnosed mental disorder of pedophilia, indicating a predisposition to commit sexually violent offenses against children. Two of the evaluating psychologists also concluded that Mendez poses a substantial and well-founded danger to others and is likely to engage in predatory sexually violent behavior if released.

Following the ruling, Covello issued an order committing Mendez to Coalinga State Hospital as a sexually violent predator. The California Department of State Hospitals will review his progress bi-annually.

Deputy District Attorney Kimberly R. Dittrich, from the District Attorney’s Office Sexual Violence Unit, prosecuted the case. The investigation was conducted by the Grover Beach Police Department and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation. District Attorney Dan Dow expressed his commitment to protecting the community from dangerous sexual predators like Mendez.

Cannabis Business Tax Rate to be reduced to 6 percent of gross receipts

During its Tuesday, June 20, meeting, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to reduce the Cannabis Business Tax (CBT) rate to 6 percent, a reduction that will apply to transactions that occur on or after July 1.

environmental impacts associated with electricity use.

The county is using nearly 5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough green power to meet 19 percent of the organization’s electricity use. According to the EPA, the county’s green power use is equivalent to the electricity use of nearly 500 average American homes annually.

The county’s high level of usage can be attributed to multiple Public Works projects. The county purchased electricity generated by solar systems at a competitive, predictable rate, thanks to an Energy Services Agreement structure. This allowed the county to purchase energy at a cheaper rate than its local utility without paying upfront costs for the system.

The county selected ForeFront Power as the developer for three solar projects through the School Project for Utility Rate Reduction’s Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement Program, which allows any California public agency to obtain the best solar and energy storage pricing and terms from a competitive statewide solicitation. Since 2020, the county has installed nearly two megawatts of solar photovoltaic energy systems. These systems offset the energy produced at facilities across 10 departments.

San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Thursday, June 22, that San Luis Obispo County Superior Court Judge Timothy S. Covello has granted the petition for the commitment of Alfredo Arcilio Mendez, 62, as a sexually violent predator. Mendez, who has been convicted of multiple sexually violent crimes, will remain in the custody and care of the California Department of State Hospitals.

The decision came after a fourday court trial during which Covello reviewed evidence and heard closing arguments. The judge concluded that there was sufficient evidence to support the district attorney’s petition for Mendez’s civil commitment as a sexually violent predator.

Under California’s Sexually Violent Predator Law, a district attorney can seek continued detention of an individual beyond their parole period if they have been convicted of sexually violent offenses, diagnosed with a mental disorder, and pose a present danger to the community due to the likelihood of engaging in further acts of sexual violence if released. The purpose of the law is to protect the community through treatment and rehabilitation, rather than imposing additional punishment.

Mendez’s prior convictions include offenses committed in both San Diego County and San Luis Obispo County, involving lewd acts on children and forcible oral copulation. Evidence presented during the trial revealed that Mendez sexually assaulted multiple children while working at a daycare facility and committed further offenses against both male and female victims.

Back in 2018, San Luis Obispo County voters approved the CBT, a measure applicable to cannabis businesses operating within the county’s unincorporated areas. This voter-approved measure stipulates an automatic 2 percent increase in the cannabis tax rate each July 1, up to a maximum of 10 percent, unless the Board of Supervisors votes to hold or reduce the tax rate.

Starting from July 1, all cannabis business transactions taking place in the county’s unincorporated areas will be taxed at the revised rate of 6 percent. CBT reporting and remittance for the July period will be due on or before Aug. 31. It is important to note that CBT returns for the June 2023 period (due on or before July 31) will still be assessed at the current 8 percent CBT rate.

Should you have any questions, please contact the ACTTC Public Service team at ttc@co.slo.ca.us. You can find more information about the CBT on the Tax Collector’s CBT Information page at slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/ Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax-Collector-Public-/ Tax-Collector/Services/Cannabis-Business-Tax.aspx

Please note: Cannabis businesses operating within the seven incorporated cities in the county should consult with their respective city authorities regarding tax obligations.

EPA recognizes SLO County for leading green power use

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY – The County of San Luis Obispo has met the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s rigorous requirements to become a member of its Green Power Partnership.

The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary federal program recognizing organizations that demonstrate leadership in green power, growing the American market for green power and reducing air pollution and other

Other land-constrained facilities have opted into PG&E’s 100 percent Solar Choice Program, which means electricity used at those sites will be matched with 100 percent clean, renewable energy purchases by PG&E. The county is continuing to examine additional options for green power procurement.

“This is a fantastic honor, and we are proud to be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,” said County Public Works’ Energy & Water Coordinator Annie Secrest. “Using green power helps our organization stabilize rising energy costs and lowers our emissions footprint, while also sending a message to others across the country that green power is an affordable, accessible choice.”

By moving the needle in the voluntary green power market, the County of San Luis Obispo and other Green Power Partners are helping to reduce the negative health impacts of air emissions including those related to ozone, fine particles, acid rain, and regional haze.

The county is also active in ensuring energy conservation, energy efficiency, and energy resilience remain top priorities for its facilities and infrastructure. Numerous energy efficiency projects have been implemented and are underway. The county, in coordination with the Department of Energy, is in the early stages of an energy management campaign at small facilities, and the county recently energized three battery energy storage projects, with two more projects in design.

Power restored to over 6,000 residents

Starting around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, over 7,000 Atascadero residents were without power. Power was restored to over 6,000 residents at about 1 p.m.

According to a statement from PG&E Spokesperson Carina Corral, the recent outage was activated by PG&E’s Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS). When a danger is detected, the system immediately de-energizes the line within one-tenth of a second.

Askilled carpenter and craftsman, Gerald “Jerry” Arnold Pipho, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at

the age of 81, surrounded by his wife and children.

Jerry had a passion for music in high school and went to Valley Community College in North Hollywood for two years, furthering his study of music. He could play any instrument! He then went on to use his creativity to do elaborate window displays for JC Penney’s in North Hollywood, then transferred to San Francisco, and eventually was transferred to Santa Maria, California, where he and his wife, Rita, started their

Gary Kircher was born on Aug. 4, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo. He died peacefully in his home on June 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sheila, Daughter and Son, Cami and Mike Kircher; Mother and Sister, Earnestine and Gina Dusi; Grandchildren, Marley and Hendrix Miller and niece/nephew, Karen, and Christopher Haag, as well as his beloved cat, Sassy.

If you ask his family about Gary, a.k.a. Pop, they will say

the Lord at 85 years young. Marie, also known by her loved ones as “Auntie” and “Sis,” was born in San Luis Obispo and raised in Santa Margarita, CA.

family. He then became a carpenter using his craftsman skillset for unique builds and continued doing that until he retired in 2004. His woodworking expertise extended to building his own boat in his garage, work benches, and furniture. In 1979 he and the family moved to Atascadero, where he built a beautiful home. Once his kids graduated high school, he and his wife moved to Santa Margarita for over 20 years. In 2014 they moved to Carson City, Nevada. Jerry enjoyed barbequing

he was our rock, our fun grandfather, our memory maker, and our very own MacGyver- the man could fix anything! While the entire family are lake rats, Pop was not!! He would wash, repair, load, unload the boat and then leave. On the one (and only) boat ride he took to see his grandchildren on their kneeboard, he was fully clothed, including his work boots and a baseball hat!

If you ask his friends about Gary, they will say he was full of

population with all their mischievous shenanigans.

and entertaining friends. He was often the listener rather than the talker, which is why he is loved by many. He met the love of his life, Rita, in 1960, and in 1963 they were married. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in July.

Jerry is survived by his wife Rita, and their three children and their families: Michele Burke and husband Michael Burke; Mark Pipho and his wife Suzanne Pipho, and David Pipho and his wife Judy Pipho; grandchildren Kyle Pipho, Tegan Piatti,

one-liners (said with a twinkle in his eyes and a slight smirk on his face!). He would be there for them in a heartbeat and was the go-to BBQ master, and usually won all the trivia games.

If you ask his customers at Paso Robles Electric, they will say he was honest, and knowledgeable, would give you the shirt off his back, and was there at their beck and call, day or night!

Raised by Guido and Earnie Dusi, they instilled in him the

Hope Piatti, Jake Pipho, Ava Pipho, and Jared Pipho; and one great-grandchild, Stella Martin.

A celebration of life, including barbeque, just like Jerry did, will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the home of Michael and Michele Burke, 9045 Via Tortuga in Atascadero. This will be a time to remember Jerry and celebrate what would have been his and Rita’s 60th wedding anniversary. Please call Michele at (804) 382-3017 for RSVP.

importance of a good moral character and working hard for the things you want in life. A handshake was a customer’s contract. His favorite thing about the store/business was to sit around with the “old timers” and reminisce about the good old days!

Gary retired in 2020 and loved to do Sudoku puzzles, crosswords, and jigsaw puzzles. In his own words, he would prefer his cat, an easy chair, and the TV!

DEATHS

KENNETH EARING, 76, of Oceano, passed away June 22, 2023.

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

PHIL PERRAULT, 49, of Grover Beach, passed away June 14, 2023.

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

JOY GROGG, 69, of Grover Beach, passed away June 16, 2023.

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

GARY KIRCHER age 78 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 06/20/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

PHILLIP MOFFAT age 77 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 06/22/2023

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1937 - 2023

On May 24, 2023, Marie F. Tomasini went to be with

Marie was the daughter of Tildo and Marie Tomasini. She attended San Luis Obispo schools until 1946 when she transferred to Atascadero Unified School District.

She and her brother Jim grew up in Park Hill, where they terrorized the local

Marie was a scholar and was the female athlete of the year when she graduated in 1955 from Atascadero High School. After high school Marie worked for the Pacific Telephone Company in San Francisco. She then attended Cal Poly, where she received a teaching credential and later a Master of Arts in Education. She taught 6th grade at Santa Rosa School in

Atascadero. She was an avid golfer, and a member of Park Hill Community church and the Rinconada church, where she led worship on the piano. Marie’s greatest love was her cats. A big part of her heart was devoted to caring for animals, both tamed and wild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Frank Wuest. Her family is very thankful for her gracious neighbors and the professional staff at French Hospital, as she could occasionally be a little “snarky.”

THOMAS FLYNN

1938 – 2023

Tom was born in the San Fernando Valley (Van Nuys, CA) at home on January 13, 1938. His Father, Elmer Daniel Flynn

Born: February 11, 1954, @ Corona Naval Hospital, CA.

Passed: June 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side.

Denise graduated from Atascadero High, Class of 1972, and later attended The University of Utah. After receiving her B.S. in Radiologic Technology, she came home to pursue her career.

from Minnesota. His Mother, Teresa Marie (O’Hanlon) Flynn from Winnipeg, Canada.

Tom was the 10th of 13 children, six boys, and seven girls.

Tom attended St. Elizabeth Grammar School, Van Nuys High School, and Notre Dame High School. In 1956 he joined the Navy and proudly served our country for two years of active duty on board the U.S.S. Columbus (heavy cruiser), then four years in the Naval Reserve.

In 1960 Tom married the love of his life Sharon (Phillips) Flynn. They had two sons, Tom Jr. and Marty.

Over the last 40 years, Denise has worked in several hospitals and radiology offices in the county.

As a radiology/mammogram technician, she found her calling in helping those Cancer patients in need. She spent much of her off time volunteering for local Cancer Society events. Her other off-time passion

From 1960 to 1978, Tom Sr. and Sharon operated T.A. Flynn Gardening Service throughout the San Fernando Valley. In 1978 Tom, Sharon, Tom Jr., and Marty moved to the Paso Robles area and started Tom Flynn & Sons Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Tom absolutely loved Paso Robles! He was involved with the Paso Robles Lions Club, Paso Robles Main Street Association, Pioneer Day Committee, Paso Robles Pioneer Museum Foundation, and the Paso Robles District Cemetery. Tom considered himself a very

She is survived by her brother Jim (Deanna) of Cottonwood, CA; sisterin-law Marlene and nieces Laura and Julie Wuest; nephews Jeff and Ben (Sandy).

was knitting, working in Cambria’s knit shop, and using her talent to knit caps for local Cancer patients.

In Loving Memory In Loving Memory

Denise is survived by her parents, Daniel C. Phillips & Ramona Phillips, Brother Daniel L. Phillips, Sisterin-Law Susan Phillips, and nephew, Daniel J. Phillips Graveside service will be held on July 3, 2023 @

lucky man to be part of Paso Robles over the past 45 years.

Tom’s family: His wife, Sharon Son: Tom Jr., daughter-inlaw Rosie Son: Marty, daughter-in-law Teri

Grandchildren: Jennifer Stafford (deceased), Marie Stafford, Eryn Flynn, Angee Calabria, Nikkie Calabria

Great-Grandchildren: Caden, Ruby, Dayn, Damian, Emma, Gracie, James Funeral Mass at St. Rose Catholic Church 820 Creston Road

A memorial was held in June with family and close friends. Donations can be made to your favorite animal shelter. Marie will be greatly missed by those who loved her.

10:00AM at the Atascadero Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to her favorite charity: the American Cancer Society

Paso Robles, CA 93446

Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11 am

Followed by lunch and a Celebration of Life at 12:30 pm at the Flynn Home.

660 Oak Lane, Paso Robles, CA 93446

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to:

The Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee

The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum

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

GARY KIRCHER 1944-2023

GERALD A. PIPHO 1942 - 2023

MARIE F. TOMASINI

DENISE L. PHILLIPS 1954 - 2023

Commemorating July 4, 1776:

Reflection on the Historical Journey to American Independence

Every year, as the warmth of summer embraces us, we joyfully anticipate the Fourth of July, the commemoration of our nation’s birth. On this day, the air is filled with the smell of barbecued food, the sound of laughter from family gatherings, the sight of colorful parades, soul-stirring concerts, and the magical spectacle of fireworks lighting up the night sky.

In the midst of these festivities, we pause to reflect on why we gather in this grand celebration. We remember the birth of our beloved country, adorned in the symbolic red, white, and blue, and reflect on the historical journey that led us here.

Our cherished Fourth of July traditions hold deep roots in the transformative era of the 18th century when the

foundation for the American Revolution was laid. This pivotal struggle for independence ignited in 1775, as tensions escalated between the inhabitants of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government acting on behalf of the British crown. The initial act of defiance occurred in April 1775 during the clash between British forces and colonial militia in Lexington and Concord, sparking a conflict that would ultimately evolve into a full-scale war for independence by the following summer.

Amidst this period of upheaval, the Continental Congress — a representative body of the 13 colonies— took a historic step forward. On July 2, 1776, they voted in favor of independence. Just two days later, they embraced the Declaration of Independence, a remarkable document drafted by Thomas Jefferson that would pave the way for the birth of our nation as we know it today.

This endeavor was far from trivial. The signatories of the Declaration encompassed a diverse array of professions and backgrounds, including educators, farmers, musicians,

and merchants. Each individual signed their name to this document with a profound awareness of the potential consequences of their defiance — death.

Nevertheless, their unified stance embodied a shared vision for a new nation, their collective bravery serving as the bedrock for the foundation of our great nation.

The entry of France into the war in 1778 escalated the conflict further, transforming it from a civil war into an international affair. Despite the formidable challenges, these efforts culminated in the creation of a nation—a testament to the courage and determination of its founders. The journey towards freedom and the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence remain central to our Fourth of July celebrations to this day.

However, the seeds of discontent had been sown long before the first shots were fired. The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years’ War (17561763), expanded the British crown’s territories but also introduced unpopular taxes to finance the costly conflict. Colonial resentment grew as

these taxes, notably the Stamp Act of 1765, the Townshend Acts of 1767, and the Tea Act of 1773, were imposed upon the colonists, leading to widespread protests.

In September 1774, a delegation of colonial representatives, including notable figures such as George Washington and John Adams, convened in Philadelphia for the First Continental Congress. They voiced their grievances against the British crown, protesting against taxation without representation and the presence of British forces in the colonies. However, they did not explicitly demand independence but instead asserted the rights of every citizen to life, liberty, property, assembly, and trial by jury.

Violence erupted before they could reconvene. On the night of April 18, 1775, British troops marched from Boston to Concord, Massachusetts, in an attempt to seize stored arms. With the alarm Paul Revere and other messengers sounded, colonial militiamen mobilized to intercept them, resulting in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the commencement of the Revolutionary War.

Despite the initial battles, the majority of colonists did not initially desire complete independence. However, by mid-1776, revolutionary sentiments had spread, partly fueled by Thomas Paine’s influential pamphlet “Common Sense,” leading many colonists to embrace the cause of independence.

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies formally declared their independence from England, initiating the process that would lead to the creation of the United States of America. These colonies included New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, all of which united to form the new nation.

Although the Battle of Yorktown marked a turning point, it was not initially perceived as the definitive victory. British forces remained, and it wasn’t until late 1782, when they withdrew from Charleston and Savannah, that the end seemed near. The war officially concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783, wherein

Great Britain formally recognized the United States’ independence.

In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, the tradition of celebrating Independence Day endured, providing a platform for emerging political leaders to cultivate a sense of unity. By the end of the 18th century, separate Fourth of July celebrations were held by the two major political parties that had emerged — the Federalist Party and the Democratic-Republicans.

As we take a moment to reflect on our history, we must also consider our role in safeguarding the hardfought freedoms we enjoy today. History teaches us that progress, evolution, and improvement are possible, but we must remain vigilant to prevent regression.

As we revel in our independence and that of our nation, let us contemplate the significance of our role in preserving these freedoms for future generations. Let us ponder the actions we are taking today to protect and perpetuate them.

We wish you a safe and meaningful Independence Day filled with both reflection and celebration.

Summer Solstice, sometimes called Midsummer

our lives.

JOHN COPELAND COMMENTARY

Wednesday, June 21, was the summer solstice. Sometimes called Midsummer, it is the longest day and shortest night of the year. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, it is time to embrace summer; grab your sunglasses and sunblock: summer is finally here. If you happen to live in the Southern Hemisphere, it will be the first day of winter.

On June 21, in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun will rise at the far left on the horizon, and it will set on the far right point of the horizon. You may even notice that sunlight strikes places in your home and get illuminated at no other time during the year. Forty-seven years ago, I was living in London (well, St. Margarets, actually), just starting my career in the film industry. Back then, I took every opportunity to visit ancient sites in the British Isles. One weekend, I trekked out to Stonehenge to experience the Midsummer Solstice.

No One is Above the Law

Dear Editor,

The response of MAGA Republicans to Trump’s indictment was fast and furious. They did not wait to

Back then, there weren’t all the security precautions there are today. On my long ago Midsummer visit, Stonehenge was easily explored. Off to the east side of the standing stones was an encampment of colorful tents, caravans, and flamboyant people from all over the planet. My friends and I were able to pitch our tent next to a small stand of trees that concealed the mounds of the New King bronze age tombs. As the sun set, on Midsummer’s Eve, I wandered through the long shadows of the trees, wondering what people built these and who was so special to be entombed here; snatches of Celtic music drifted in the air, coming from the camp. As night finally fell, the full moon rose, and I was drawn along with others toward the ancient circle of stones. I still can recall the feeling of peace and stillness that filled me that night. I felt a kinship with those who, thousands of years ago, celebrated the great power of the sun. I stood captivated by the full moon illuminating the standing stones. My photographs from that evening still take me back to that night long ago.

The next morning everyone was up before the dawn, hoping to catch the sunrise over the heel stone, but unfortunately, it was foggy, and the congregation of “modern

see the prosecutor’s evidence before publicly declaring that Trump did nothing wrong and should not be prosecuted. Those who think that Trump is innocent can be divided into three categories.

The first category is the Trump Personality Cult.

Druids” couldn’t quite figure out when to do their ceremony. (These Druids only date from the late 1800s, and Stonehenge is much much older than even the ancient Celtic Druids.) But I didn’t mind; I knew the sun was up, and the fog made for an enchanting atmosphere.

One of the interesting facts about the solstice is that it is actually a moment and not an entire day. The term solstice comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “stitium” (still or stopped). The solstice occurs at the same instant everywhere on Earth when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer, which is the circle marking the latitude 23.5 degrees north and which runs through Mexico, the Bahamas, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, and southern China. In fact, that’s how the Tropic of Cancer got its name. It’s the northernmost line connecting all places on Earth where the sun is ever straight up. That’s because a few thousand years ago, the solstice happened when the sun was in the constellation of Cancer the Crab.

What really causes the solstice is Earth’s orbit, that is tilted to the direction of the equator. This 23 ½ degree tilt results in constantly changing solar illumination on Earth’s the different latitudes and truly worth celebrating, for the varying flow of solar energy means everything to

They have excessive admiration for Trump, who they regard as their god-like heroic leader. They believe anything that Trump says (without ever asking him for evidence) and will attack anyone who disagrees.

The second category is the

We may never comprehend the full significance of Stonehenge. But we do know that knowledge of this sort wasn’t isolated to just one part of the world. Around the same time Stonehenge was being constructed in England, two great pyramids and then the Sphinx were built on Egyptian sands. If you stand at the Sphinx on June 21 and gaze toward the two pyramids, you’d see the sun set exactly between them. The earliest humans knew that the sun’s path across the sky, the length of daylight, and the location of the sunrise and sunset all shifted in a regular way throughout the year.

Just like today, summer was a joyous time of the year, for our ancestors, particularly if you lived in the northern latitudes. The snow had melted, the ground had thawed, temperatures were warming, flowers were blooming, and leaves had returned to the deciduous trees. The crops were already planted, and harvest was still a few months off.

This time of year, between planting and harvest, for our ancestors, was the traditional month for weddings. This tradition arose because many ancient peoples believed that May was the romantic time of year for the gods and goddesses. It was unlucky to compete with the deities, so couples delayed their

Trump Hypocrites. They say one thing but believe another. This group is composed mainly of congressional Republicans whose re-election chances are tied to loudly defending Trump’s behavior, even if they secretly believe that Trump is guilty of the

weddings until June. And June still remains a favorite month for marriage today.

June is also the time when bee hives are rich with honey, and it is time to harvest them.

In some cultural traditions, newly wed couples were fed dishes and beverages that featured honey for the first month of their married life to encourage love and fertility. The surviving vestige of this tradition lives on in the name given to the time immediately following the wedding ceremony: The Honeymoon.

Other early Native American cultures created countless stone structures linked to the equinoxes and solstices. Many are still in existence today. One was called Calendar One by its modernday discoverer. Located in Vermont, it is in a natural amphitheater of about 20 acres. From a stone enclosure in the center of the bowl, one can see a number of vertical rocks and other markers around the edge of the bowl. On the summer solstice, the sun rises at the southern peak of the east ridge and sets at a notch at the southern end of the west ridge. The winter solstice and the equinoxes are similarly marked.

As the name “Midsummer” suggests, the day is considered the height of the summer. Yet there is also an undertone of darkness in this celebration of summer daylight. While in older times people celebrated

federal charges. The third category is the Trump Constitutionalists. They know that Trump is innocent until proven guilty, but they also believe that no one is above the law. They will accept only the final decision of the jury not the decision

the power of the sun, they were also noting its decline. From tomorrow on, the hours of sunlight will decrease.

Folks often ask, “Well, if June 21 is the longest day of the year, why is the hottest weather in late July and August?”

This is because of “the lag of the seasons” and the same reason it’s hotter in the afternoon than noontime. Earth takes a while to warm up after a long winter. Right now, ice and snow still blanket the ground in some places. Meltwater and rainwater have been percolating down through snow on tops of glaciers. But the runoff from glaciers isn’t as great now as it’ll be in another month, even though sunlight is striking the northern hemisphere most directly now. The sun has to melt the ice – and warm the oceans – and when that happens, we experience sweltering summer heat.

So wait another month for the hottest weather. It’ll come when the days are already beginning to shorten again as Earth continues moving in orbit around the sun, bringing us closer to another winter.

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John Copeland is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at pigdog13@mac.com.

of Trump’s loyal followers. That is what a constitutional democracy is all about.

Laurence Houlgate, Ph.D. Paso Robles

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began in June 2021, and roads closed for construction in the area in August 2022.

The roundabouts “dog bone” design was meant to address congestion issues while still allowing commercial trucking to pass through. According to city staff, construction was funded with $5.6 million in development impact fees and a $360,000 grant from the San Luis Obispo County Council of Governments.

Esperanza told Paso Robles Press that the flow of traffic has improved in the intersec-

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tion compared to its four-way stop predecessor.

“The final design was also challenging as we tried to accommodate a 109-foot, 14-foot wide trailer through the roundabout to make sure it would be able to negotiate the curves,” said Esperanza. “We did two test runs of the equipment and glad to say both tests were successful which meant the computer models used for the design proved to be correct in the end.”

Comments on social media seem to reciprocate the notion that traffic has improved in the intersection.

One resident was surprised

all available facilities, taking program needs and class size into account. This analysis reflects how well our current facilities support our academic and operational needs. The Attendance Boundary study will identify potential attendance boundaries that minimize the disruption of students while maximizing the efficiency of school facilities.”

The proposed cost for the studies is as follows: Capacity Analysis

$6,500 and Boundary Study $40,000 — totaling an estimated $46,500 from the General Fund.

Trustee Kenney Enney stated he would vote against moving forward with the study until the district can receive feedback from the community first.

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PG&E’s Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS). This technology is installed on power lines in high-fire threat areas. It is designed to imme-

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The grand jury system traces its roots back to Norman England, where sworn neighbors presented crimes to the court. The Fifth Amendment (1791) mandated grand juries for serious crimes. California’s grand juries investigated prisons, audited county books, and pursued community interests. SLO County impanels a civil grand jury annually to oversee local government.

The District Attorney’s Office typically guides the grand jury during this process. The civil function

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Templeton Summer Concerts in the Park program, and amenities enhancements like shade covers and picnic tables.

The Templeton 5K Beer Run commenced at 8 a.m., offering participants a 5-ounce taster of BarrelHouse’s beloved brews at the starting line. As the runners completed the race, they were greeted with snacks and a full

with the roundabout saying, “I live off Montebello Oaks and Union. I first was hesitant of this project and wanted stop lights, but drove the roundabout tonight and was very impressed. I’m happy to eat my words.”

Many commented on how smooth the intersection is now, and so far, no accidents have been reported there.

Another happy resident said, “I live on Union near Kleck and found the roundabout to be much easier and quicker than the four-way stop. I travel that intersection several times a day and although I was hesitant at first, I am

“I think we should focus on what is the future of Georgia Brown campus,” Enney said.

Trustee Joel Peterson echoed Enney’s concerns, adding that the budget felt too high for the service. Once approved, it will take five weeks for the district to receive its completed data.

However, Trustee Sondra Williams was ready to move forward with the studies.

“They [the community] are asking for those things. Our community is asking us. Tell us these things. We have an obligation to provide data,” she said, adding that the data the district has is already outdated.

Sondra Williams then motioned to move forward with the studies, which died on the floor with Enney, Peterson, and fellow Trustees Laurene McCoy, and Dorian Baker voting no.

diately turn off power when a danger is detected, such as a fallen tree, a broken-off branch, an animal or bird strike, or some other foreign object making contact with the power lines. The EPSS technology de-energizes the line within one-tenth of a second

involves investigating local government agencies and officials to assess their conduct. Grand juries can issue reports with findings and recommendations, which must be addressed by the agencies or officials involved. The grand jury has discretion in deciding what to investigate and can request the district attorney to pursue criminal charges if needed.

The outgoing members were recognized for their service, and their five reports investigating during their year are available for review by the public.

The five reports included investigations on the Paso Robles groundwater basin, criminal activity, and safety

pint of beer, generously donated by BarrelHouse Brewing Company.

English expressed gratitude for the partnership with BarrelHouse Brewing Company, stating, “Jason and his staff have been great. They have been really good partners.”

The Beer Run, while promoting an enjoyable and lively atmosphere, also served as a family-friendly event, welcoming the participation of

now super impressed!” Others, however, felt the roundabout was the wrong solution to the intersection’s woes.

“Putting in traffic lights there would have been far quicker, less expensive, and less annoying than a roundabout. Yes, that intersection was dangerous. Yes, it needed improving and updating. Was a roundabout the most effective, time sensitive and less expensive solution? I do not think so. And if they had finished this faster they could have gotten to all the other roads that ALSO need much needed attention,” one resident said on social media.

Trustee Nathan Williams voted yes, and Board Clerk Jim Cogan was absent from the meeting. Discussion on the studies will be held with the community at a later date.

Trustees then received information for updates to an Administrative Regulation (AR) 6115 “Ceremonies and Observances.” Updates reflect updated information with legal advice. The policy comes forward to updates after previous debates on flag policies in the district and covers holidays and commemorative exercises observed by the district.

McCoy and Sondra Williams both questioned Black American Day on March 5. Both had not heard of the holiday and wanted to know why it was specifically kept and how it is celebrated, but there were no direct answers for them. They both gave directions to staff to remove it from

to protect the community from potential wildfire starts.

In the face of the power outage, The Paso Robles Press team expresses their appreciation to Casey Printing for their flexibility in accommodating their printing needs. In addition, the team

concerns at the Oklahoma Avenue safe parking site, investigating election accuracy, mental health services at high schools, and inspections of county detention facilities and select public safety facilities.

The Paso Robles groundwater basin report titled “Can One Wet Year Wash Away the Paso Robles Basin’s Water Worries?” takes a deep dive into the history of the basin and the record-breaking rain season in SLO County. While the snow and rainfall have replenished reservoirs in SLO County and improved the basin’s water levels, the jury says long-term precipitation

children and pets.

According to English, this year’s Beer Run raised several thousand dollars for the Templeton Recreation Department. The exact profit figures are yet to be determined, but all funds generated by the event will go directly to support the department’s initiatives and programs.

“It was a great day. The weather was agreeable and participants were in an agree-

While the project opened ahead of schedule, Esperanza says they experienced some delays as a result of this winter’s storms.

“The biggest obstacle was the storm we had this past winter which delayed the project completion by 4-5 months. Also, it took a while for folks getting used to the closure of the intersection. It took about 2-3 months for the adjustment of the closed intersection and finally figuring out how to use the detour routes,” Esperanza told Paso Robles Press She added, “[The] Other obstacles were folks speeding on Prospect Avenue and using

the commemorative exercises. The district will be closed on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day: Jan. 1

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

Third Monday in January or the Monday or Friday of the week in which Jan. 15 occurs

• Lincoln Day: The Monday or Friday of the week in which Feb.

12 occurs

• Washington Day: Third Monday in February Memorial Day: Last Monday in May

Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19

• Independence Day: July 4

• Labor Day: First Monday in September

• Veterans Day: Nov. 11

Thanksgiving Day: Fourth Thursday in November designated

extends a special shout-out to Alice at Glenn’s Repair, who promptly refilled their propane tanks despite also being affected by the power outage and the helpful team at Ace Hardware.

The dedication and unwavering commitment of The Atascadero News

trends suggest continued dry years. Therefore, the county still has to address over-pumping and depletion of the basin. This coincides with the Sustainable Groundwater Management (GSP) Act. While the GSP aims for water sustainability by 2040, ongoing well failures need to be acknowledged.

All five reports can be viewed in full here drive.google.com/drive/folders

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The scope of the grand jury’s authority extends to the investigation of various city and county agencies, including the California Men’s

able mood,” English said of the sixth annual run. “It was a family-friendly, dog-friendly fun run that raised several thousand dollars for the rec department.”

TRF operates a scholarship program designed to fund the participation of children residing within the Templeton Unified School District boundaries. This program aims to cover registration costs for youth sports and recre-

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that neighborhood road as a detour. Folks were also using the parking lot at the Medical Building as a detour route, and it was not appreciated by that building owner.”

To celebrate the completion of a large city project — just in time for the heat of summer — a motorcade of city vehicles proceeded through the roundabout while the theme from “Rocky” played.

You can find a video of the event here youtube.com/ watch?v=4XFJZEkpvkg and you can find more information on the roundabout here prcity. com/1002/Golden-Hill-andUnion-Roundabout

by the president

• Christmas Day: Dec. 25

The district will commemorate the following special days:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: The Friday before the day schools are closed for this holiday

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday: The school day before the day schools are closed for this holiday

• Susan B. Anthony Day: Feb. 15

• George Washington’s Birthday: The Friday preceding the third Monday in February

Conservation, Bird, and Arbor Day: March 7

Classified Employee Week: Third week in May

• U.S. Constitution and Citizenship Day: On or near Sept. 17

The next Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting is scheduled for July 11 at 6 p.m.

and Paso Robles Press team ensured that the community received their weekly newspaper without any delay, despite the challenging circumstances. They remain determined to serve the community and ensure that the show must go on.

Colony. Numerous reports issued by the grand jury are prompted by complaints received from members of the community.

These oversight bodies, consisting of dedicated volunteers, are present in all 58 counties across California. The incoming grand jury will carefully review the reports produced by its predecessor, aiming to identify and address any unresolved matters that may still require attention.

Learn more about the SLO County Grand Jury at slo.courts.ca.gov/ general-information/jury-service/ grand-jury

ation programs offered by the Templeton Recreation Department. By providing this opportunity, the foundation ensures that every Templeton child can engage in these activities regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.

Currently, TRF is raising funds for specific park improvement projects. More specifically, they are in the works of getting permits for a playground structure for Evers Sports Field. The

playground has been designed and will be going out to bid soon with hopes of construction starting this fall.

The foundation holds fundraisers throughout the year to support youth programs.

“We’re always looking for volunteers for programs and events,” English said.

To learn more about the Templeton Recreation Foundation, visit their website: templetonrecfoundation.org

Peachy Canyon Winery named Winery of the Year

KROBAR and Lucas & Lewellen among top winners at California Craft Spirits Competition

PASO ROBLES —

The California Mid-State Fair has announced the winners of the 21st Annual Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) presented by Bank of the Sierra and KRUSH 92.5 FM and the 8th Annual California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC) presented by Visit Atascadero. The Central Coast Wine Competition named Peachy Canyon Winery as the 2023 Winery of the Year. The

Paso Robles winery had 17 entries place this year, with one best of class award, one double gold, nine golds, six silvers and one bronze. This is the first Winery of the Year honor for them.

• Best of Show/Best of White — Lucas & Lewellen, Buellton, 2022 Viognier

Best Dessert — Glunz

Family Winery & Cellars, Paso Robles, Mission Angelica

• Best Red — Pear Valley, Paso Robles, 2019 Merlot Best Rosé — Villa

San-Juliette, San Miguel, 2022 Rosé

Reserve

• Best Sparkling — Broken Earth, Paso Robles, 2018 Sotto Voce

Two divisions, one for spirits made in California and the second for spirits made outside of California. Each have the 64 classes available.

• Best of Show/Best of Class Whiskey —

KROBAR, San Luis Obispo, Single Malt

Whiskey

• Best of Class Liqueurs — Bethel Rd. Distillery, Templeton, Nut Liqueur Best of Class Gin —

KROBAR, San Luis Obispo, Contemporary Gin

• Best of Class Vermouth — Rockwell Vermouth Company, Santa Rosa, Vermouth Best of Class Moon-

shine — The Mob Museum, Las Vegas, Nevada, Moonshine

All entries from both competitions were also entered in the Packaging and Design Competition.

CCWC:

• A Symbol of the Central Coast —

Gold: Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards

2020 Reserve Syrah

• Untraditional and Best of Show — Gold:

Serendipity Cellars

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Modern Classic —

Gold: Bella Luna

Estate Winery 2020

Fighter Pilot Red

• Artistic — Gold:

Ancient Peaks Winery

2022 One Stone Rosé of Pinot Noir Spirits:

Best of Label —

Single Bottle: Gold: Catedral de mi Padre

Mezcal Agave Spirit

“The wine and spirit industries are such vital parts of our community, and we are beyond proud to showcase the incredible dedication, hard work, and talent of the Central Coast regions at the 2023 California Mid-State Fair,” said Fair CEO Colleen Bojorquez. Full results for all competitions can be found online at centralcoastwinecomp.com.

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair runs July 19 through July 30 and this year’s theme is “Shake, Rattle & Roll!” Connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

1980s band to kick off Saturdays in the Park summer concert series

Watch and listen at Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand on Saturday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the schedule for the upcoming “Saturdays in the Park” Summer Concert Series. The event will kick off with a performance by Club Dv8 Band, an ’80s dance/rock band, at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand on Saturday, July 1, from

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The upcoming concert promises a high-energy showcase of beloved ’80s hits, and attendees can also indulge in food and beverages available for purchase from Paradise Shaved Ice and Bear City Social.

Mark your calendars for an exciting lineup of concerts throughout the summer:

• July 1: Club Dv8 (’80s dance/rock)

• July 8th: The Rockin’ B’s Band (country, rock & dance music)

• July 22: Riff Tide (surf rock, funk & soul)

• July 29th: Way Out West (country & rock)

• August 5: Unfinished with the Beatles (Beatles tribute)

August 12: Painted Red Music (classic rock)

August 26: The Cinders Blues Band (blues)

All concerts will take place at the Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and low-back chairs to enjoy the warm summer

evenings with their families.

The Saturday in the Park Summer Concert Series is made possible by the City of Atascadero and the support of sponsors such as Central Coast Community Energy, Grigger & Alice Jones, Solarponics, Stove & Spa Center, Guest House Grill, Fatte’s Pizza, Kirk Consulting, Coastal Communities Physicians Network (CCPN), Waste Management, Starna Cells, Inc., Union & Vine Ranch Kitchen, First 5 San Luis Obispo, Five Star Rain Gutters, All Signs & Graphics, and Annie Gallagher Graphics.

Wrangler Country Rodeo Finals tickets now available for purchase

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 29, at the Main Grandstand Arena, starting at 7 p.m.

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair announced that tickets for the highly anticipated Wrangler Country Rodeo Finals, presented by Hearst, are now on sale. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 29, at the Main Grandstand Arena, starting at 7 p.m.

• Ticket prices during the pre-sale period are as follows: Reserved Seating (Sections 1-4 and 8): $30 per seat (all ages)

General Admission (Sections 10-12 and 16-20):

Youth: $15 per seat

Adult: $20 per seat

On the day of the show, ticket prices will be as follows:

• Reserved Seating (Sections

1-4 and 8): $30 per seat (all ages)

• General Admission (Sections

10-12 and 16-20): $25 per seat (both youth and adult)

The Wrangler Country Rodeo Finals serve as the culmination of the morning’s rodeo events, showcasing the talents of top-notch cowboys and cowgirls. Spectators will have the chance to witness watch events such as Match Roping, Team Penning, Double Mugging, Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, and more.

The 2023 show will feature the renowned Tomas Garcilazo,

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who has been a featured act at the National Finals Rodeo for the past two decades. PBR Announcer Luke Kaufman will provide the commentary, while PBR Entertainer Brinson Harris will keep the audience entertained throughout the night. The beloved parachute flag drop will also mark the opening of the show.

To secure your tickets for the Wrangler Country Rodeo Finals, visit the official website of the California Mid-State Fair at MidStateFair.com.

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair, themed “Shake, Rattle & Roll!” will run from July 19 to July 30. Stay connected with the fair on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Local nonprofit raises over $100,000 at annual celebration event

‘His Healing Hands,’ an organization based in Templeton, held its 14th Annual Celebration Dinner

TEMPLETON — His Healing Hands, a nonprofit Christian Medical Mission organization based in Templeton, held its 14th Annual Celebration Dinner on the evening of June 15. The event took place at Sculpterra Winery and Sculpture Gardens in Paso Robles and aimed to express gratitude to the ministry’s supporters while showcasing the impact of their donations over the past year.

Since its establishment in 2002 by local medical professionals Dr. Warren Frankel and pharmacist Jeff Walker, His Healing Hands has been dedicated to providing free medical care and spreading hope through the teachings of Christ to impoverished communities in underdeveloped countries. The organization began by taking their families to

disadvantaged regions worldwide to offer medical assistance. Over time, the initiative gained traction, attracting more volunteers and leading to the incorporation of His Healing Hands as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit in 2002.

Throughout the year, His Healing Hands organizes up to six medical missions, deploying teams comprising both medical professionals and non-medical volunteers to countries such as The Philippines, Peru, Romania, and Mexico. These missions focus on delivering cost-free medical, dental, and optical care to individuals and families who lack access to basic healthcare services.

The Annual Celebration Dinner, held in Paso Robles, stands as the organization’s foremost fundraising event each year. It serves as an opportunity to express sincere gratitude to the Central Coast community for its generous donations, which enable His Healing Hands to continue its mission of providing essential medical care to those in need.

To learn more about His Healing Hands and its initiatives, please visit their website at hishealinghands.com.

The Central Coast Wine Competition named Peachy Canyon Winery as the 2023 Winery of the Year.

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Tee-Riffic record at The Austin Hope Golf Tournament: $120,000 raised for Must! Charities

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

Atascadero Greyhound Foundation

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

Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: atascaderogreyhoundfoundation.org/donate.html

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

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Contributed Photo Austin Hope and Hope Family Wines teed up with nonprofit to unite tradition, shenanigans, and philanthropy

PASO ROBLES — In an “it’s ball or nothing” attitude, Austin Hope and the team at Hope Family Wines came together to host another record-breaking golf tournament, leveraging regional wine industry partnerships to raise over $120,000 for Must! Charities. The ever-popular and always colorful tournament brings together interests from across the wine industry for an action-packed day focused on giving back to the region.

Since 2015, the start of this beautiful “friend-chip,” the Austin Hope Golf Tournament has raised half a million dollars for Must! Charities. From youth mentorship to homelessness to pandemic relief, the tournament’s effect has positively impacted the people of this community and demonstrates Hope Family Wine’s passion to support a strong and sustainable community for all its people.

“I am speechless, really. Each year, the team at Hope Family Wines puts so much time and energy into the tournament and

each year, they continue to give more,” says Becky Gray, executive director at Must! Charities. “And here we sit again, with another record-breaking year and I can’t help but reflect on the lives that will be directly impacted as a result of their generosity.”

The Austin Hope Golf Tournament is held each May as a tradition to kick off Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend. It embodies community spirit with a cause and leverages the power of individual contributions that together make BIG impacts in the community.

To find out more about Must! Charities visit mustcharities.org

About Must! Charities: Must! Charities identifies the most critical needs in our community, vets organizations that are serving those needs, then invests in the organization’s infrastructure so they are well positioned to create positive, measurable change for years to come. We are people who have an intrinsic desire to build a stronger community through an investment-minded approach. We are small business owners, stay at home parents, middle managers, college students, CEOs of major firms and together, we harness the community’s collective giving potential.

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1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465

(805) 238-4411

Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm

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Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. Support the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.

Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day.

Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS:

Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

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

For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com.

For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

From left: Austin Hope Hope Family Wines, Pete Dakin Remax Parkside, Becky Gray, Must! Charities, Tim Kensinger AgWest Farm Credit, and Amale Oak.

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/S/ SCJS LLC, GEORGE GLEASON, PRESIDENT

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/09/2023

TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 05/09/2023

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/09/2028

PUB: 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29/2023

LEGAL CM 287

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20231275 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SLO CO INTERIORS, 7505 Santa ysabel, atascadero, ca 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Luis Obispo County on 05/24/2023

TRANSACTING BUSINESS

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/24/2028

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/23/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 04/28/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By

Deputy

290

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20231298 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: VIRTUS BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU, 2421 GOLDEN HILL ROAD UNIT 106, PASO ROBLES, ca 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS

Name Statement, Expires 05/25/2028 PUB: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023 LEGAL CM 294

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 05/30/2028

PUB: 06/15, 06/22, 06/29, 07/06/2023

LEGAL CM 296

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

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL, DANA CHRISTINE POJAS, 7505 Santa ysabel, 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/ DANA CHRISTINE POJAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/24/2023 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/23/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO,

PUB: 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29/2023

LEGAL CM 289

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20231264 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: RESTHAVEN, 1950 ADELAIDA ROAD, IRVINE, ca 92612, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FLT RESTHAVEN, LLC, 2082 MICHELSON DRIVE, 4TH FL, IRVINE, ca 92612 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization DELAWARE 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.)

2485 W HWY 46, PASO ROBLES, ca 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SCJS LLC, 2485 W HWY 46, 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.)

FICTITIOUS

/S/ FLT RESTHAVEN, LLC, MICHAEL B. EARL, VICE PRESIDENT

MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 05/25/2023

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 05/13/2023

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20231332 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: LIGHT GARDEN 2, 1486 COUNTRY CLUB DR,

File No 20231482

THE FOLLOWING PER-

SON(S) IS/ARE DOING

BUSINESS AS: BABE

BANDS, 7395 EL CAMINO

REAL #519, ATASCADERO, ca 93422, SAN LUIS OBIS-

PO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON-

DUCTED BY: A CORPORA-

TION, 42FIFTEEN LLC, 4215 PORTOLA RD, 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/ 42FIFTEEN LLC, RE-

BECCA SCLTT, MANAGING

MEMBER

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 06/20/2023

TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 05/17/2023

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

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By SSTECK, Deputy New Fictitious Business

Name Statement, Expires

06/20/2028

PUB: 06/29, 07/06, 07/13, 07/20/2023

LEGAL CM 326

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No 20231388 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: MORRO BAY HOUSE OF JERKY LLC, 1130 FRONT STREET, MORRO BAY, ca 93442, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON-

DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, MORRO

BAY HOUSE OF JERKY LLC, 480 AVALON ST, MORRO BAY, ca 93442

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.)

MORRO BAY HOUSE OF JERKY LLC, EMILY ELIZABETH FRANZMANN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/01/2023 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 06/07/2028

PUB: 06/29, 07/06, 07/13, 07/20/2023

LEGAL CM 327

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No 20231475

THE FOLLOWING PER-

SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: POPS ’N HOPS, 16700 WALNUT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, ca

93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, KRISTEN MARIE GRZINCIC, 16700 WALNUT AVENUE, ATASCADERO, ca 93422, CAMMY JEAN GUIONNET, 9227 LOS OLIVOS CIRCLE, 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.)

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Or-

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/ WINE TOURS OF PASO ROBLES LLC, DARREN MAL-

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

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

CM 330

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20231483

FOLLOWING PER-

IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: 43 EMBROIDERY AND DESIGN, 6155

AVE, ATASCADERO, ca 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

BUSINESS IS CON-

BY: AN INDIVIDU-

KEVIN BUFFETT, 6155 VIA

Case Number 23PR0019

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: William Douglas Ross aka William D. Ross

A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Judith E. Brennan in the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Judith E. Brennan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 11, 2023, at 9:01 a.m., at the Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, Dept. 4, Courthouse, 1050 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Judith E. Brennan, P.O. Box 1506, 4820 N. Highway 1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923-1506. LEGAL CM 292

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO); Vacasa, LLC; Michael C. Bickel, as Trustee of the Bickel Family Trust; Lori Bickel, as Trustee of the Bickel Family Trust; Brent Castle, D.O.; DOES 1 to 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DAMANDANTE) Sandra Gomez and Elvin Gomez NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site ( www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center ( www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The

court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER (Numero del Caso)

21CECG02605

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es)

FRESNO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1130 “O” Street Fresno, California 93721

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es),

STEVEN S. DIAS, #251138; DIAS HALL INC. 1141 W. Shaw Ave, Ste 101 Fresno, CA  93704 (559) 540-2911

DATE: (Fecha) 08/31/2021

Clerk, (Secretario)

By S. Garcia, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL)

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES

(Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) (CCP § 585)

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF FRESNO 1130 “O” Street Fresno, California 93721

Civil Division CASE NO. 21CECG02605

PLAINTIFF: Sandra Gomez

DEFENDANT: Vacasa, LLC; Michael C. Bickel, as Trustee of the Bickel Family Trust; Lori Bickel, as Trustee LEGAL CM 293

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: YOLANDA PUTNAM CASE NO. 23PR-0158

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of YOLANDA PUTNAM.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PHILLIP TRUJILLO in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PHILLIP TRUJILLO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/25/23 at 9:01AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

Your hearing will be in person or via zoom.

(Probate) MEETING ID: 160 407 5307 PASSWORD: 79513

You may also access the Zoom information form the court website at https://www.slo.courts. ca.gov

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance

of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PATRICK H. HOUGH - SBN 128525, ATTORNEY AT LAW 426 MAIN STREET EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/23 CNS-3712113# ATASCADERO NEWS LEGAL CM 307

NOTICE OF INTRODUC -

TION OF ORDINANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Ordinance has been introduced before the City Council of the City of Atascadero. The primary provisions of the Ordinance is as follows:

This Draft Ordinance authorizes the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Public Services), including certain annexation territory. On June 27, 2023, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for adoption by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Mayor Moreno NOES: None

ABSENT: None

The City Council will consider this Ordinance for adoption on June 27, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, at City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, at which time any persons wishing to support or oppose the adoption of said Ordinance may virtually appear and be heard.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN under provisions of Government Code Section 36933 the required publication in the Atascadero News will be summary only. Copies of the full text of this Draft Ordinance (including all Exhibits) are available for review on the City’s website at www.atascadero. org or by appointment in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California.

DATED: June 28, 2023

S/D. James, Deputy City Clerk

PUBLISH: June 29, 2023

LEGAL CM 319

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

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

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 460-0762. awakeningways.org

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

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

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

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

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS

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

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC

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

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

THE REVIVAL CENTER

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

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

barbie butz COLUMNIST

Weekend of wine and lemon scallops

open by reservation only. For more information, visit info@ calizawinery.com

Wow, what a busy weekend. The Kiwanis Winemaker Dinner crowd filled the Lake Pavilion on Friday evening.

I joined fellow members of the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival Committee at a table hosted by Caliza Winery, located in the heart of the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, at 2570 Anderson Road. We tasted some wonderful Caliza wines that evening.

Proceeds from the live auction at the dinner will benefit ALF Food Pantry (Atascadero Loaves and Fishes).

Many of the wineries who participated in the dinner were also present at the wine fest the next day. A great big “thank you” goes out to all the wineries who continue to support our events here in north county.

The Caliza Tasting Room is

On Saturday, the Lake Park was packed with locals and visitors from all around us, who were enjoying our beautiful Lake Park, along with tasting some of the best wines, brews, ciders, and distilled spirits on the Central Coast. The weather turned a little cool late in the evening, but it did not hinder those who were doing the tasting. Live music and WOW activities kept the party going.

Congratulations to Josh Cross, President and CEO of the Atascadero Chamber, Gail Kudlac, who headed the festival committee, exceptional committee members, and a group of outstanding volunteers. Good Job.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 26, at 11 a.m., for Picnic with Purpose, the 21st Annual Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon. The event will take place at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard, 300 Green Gate Road, San Luis Obispo. Tickets go on sale July 1, and seating is limited, so you are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible. For ticket reserva-

tions, visit the Women’s Legacy Fund website at WLFSLO. org and click events, or contact Alysia Krupsky, Field of Interest Program Associate at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo, (805) 543-2323.

This week’s recipe actually has a connection to The Community Foundation and the Women’s Legacy Fund in a very roundabout way. Jane Sinton and I served on the Board of Directors of the Foundation and were part of the founding members of the Women’s Legacy Fund. It does not end there. Shell Creek runs through Jane and Steve Sinton’s ranch, located in the heart of the wildflower land, as I call it. I was researching recipes in one of my Junior League cookbooks, and lo and behold, I found this recipe for an appetizer that I’m dedicating to Jane Sinton.

Shell Creek Lemon Scallops

Ingredients:

3 large lemons

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 pound sea scallops, quartered

1 cup butter

• 1 small clove garlic, crushed

• 1 tablespoon minced

Mismatched

so his poor wife at home had to either freeze or get heat prostration because he was always adjusting the thermostat to save money.

fresh parsley

Directions:

Halve lemons. Squeeze juice to measure 1/2 cup. Remove all pulp. Remove a thin slice from bottom of each lemon shell to make shell stand level. Set shells aside. In heavy saucepan, blend 1/4 cup lemon juice and wine. Add scallops and simmer covered for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain scallops well. Discard liquid. In same pan, melt butter. Add remaining lemon juice and garlic. Heat gently to blend flavors. Remove from heat, add scallops and toss carefully. Fill lemon shells with scallops and lemon butter sauce. Place under broiler for 2 minutes to brown edges of scallops. Remove and sprinkle with minced parsley. Serve immediately.

Note: Scallops served in lemon shells make an impressive first course. Serve on Butter lettuce cups and accompany with french bread for soaking up the delicious butter.

Enjoy — cheers!

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

lee pitts COLUMNIST

It’s no wonder that brides cry on the day they’re married.

It’s because they know the odds of their marriage ending in divorce are 50%. If the bride is brave enough to try it a second time the odds are even worse with two thirds of all second marriages ending in divorce. You wouldn’t believe the number of adults I know that are on their third marriage and 75% of those marriages will end in divorce. With more and more people marrying people online they’ve never met, the odds of a marriage succeeding are about the same as a cow catching a rabbit in a foot race.

With the rise of technology these numbers are only going to get worse. I knew one couple wasn’t going to make it after the fist week in which the man who worked outside the home had the ability to adjust the heater/ air conditioner from his phone

Just by reading obituaries it sure seems to me that ranch couples get divorced a lot less. I think one of the reasons for this is that part of a rancher’s success depends to a large extent on his or her ability to sort out the keepers from the culls. I’ve found that judging team members tend to have far greater success in what is now referred to as the “sociocultural interface”. Another reason ranch marriages tend to last is because ranchers are seldom home and are outside working whereas the traditional ranch wife is inside doing the books and running the household, so they rarely have to come in contact.

Over the years I’ve formulated rock solid rules that the “matrimonally challenged” should take into consideration before tying the knot. For example... A hay farmer should never marry someone who loves horses because the horse side of the operation will grow to that exact point at which the horses will eat up all the farmer’s profits. Head-

ers and heelers should never tie the knot because it will always be the other’s fault and even if they do manage to win it will ALWAYS be because the male’s beautiful head catch and all the female had to do was come along and clean up the mess. Finally, a dairyman should never marry a rancher. I don’t know why this is, it just is. A spender should never marry a saver, a meat eater should never marry a vegan and a smoker shouldn’t marry a non-smoker. One who snores should NEVER marry someone who doesn’t unless they have separate bedrooms waaaaaay far apart, one of them is deaf or is going to sleep outside. Finally, a male rancher should never marry a female younger than his youngest daughter.

Personally, I love being married and I’m living proof that if you do it right the first time you don’t have to do it often. But I’ve had so many urban friends get divorced that I can tell on their wedding day if the marriage is going to last. Especially if it’s obvious the marriage is for “resource extraction” purposes only.

I’ve reached the conclusion that most marriages end in

Building a life worth living

There is a way to build a life worth living. A life that can be enjoyed and not just endured. We can get there by focusing on what we really desire.

What do your dreams look like? Are you settling for just average? Are you allowing others around you to create your future?

Probably one of the greatest questions that just about everyone has asked at some point is, “What is my purpose in life?” Life without a purpose can lead to anger, frustration, and a life of meaninglessness.

Let me offer some answers that can assist anyone, no matter what age.

1. Do what you love and love

what you do. Work is a wonderful thing. God gave every man work; He didn’t necessarily give every man a job. There is always work, even if you’re not getting paid for it. Find satisfaction and fulfillment in living life. Count it a joy when you are able to work.

2. Live with passion. We live in a passionless society. Passion is a driving force. Passion gives us the strength and power to excel. Passion keeps our focus on the goal.

3. Strive for excellence and not perfection. Perfection is a destination, but excellence is a journey. Whatever you do, from planting to parenting, do it with excellence in mind.

4. Expand your focus and surroundings. Many have shut themselves into a cloistered self-imposed room of darkness and purposeless living. It is time to break out.

Quit being a prisoner in your own mind.

5. Change your language. Talk like a winner. Create your own success and purpose by the building blocks of your own mouth. Be a lifespeaker and not a deathtalker.

6. Make a list of things you have always wanted to do and move toward them. Refuse any and all excuses that prevent you from living your dreams.

7. Push someone else up to the top. Many of our greatest fulfillments are found when we get the chance to be a blessing or to encourage someone else. Be a blessing, and you will be blessed.

8. Don’t live in fear. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. The only person who never makes a mistake is the person that does nothing. “I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt

divorce because one or the other is married but not fanatical about it. If either person constantly refers to the other as honeybunch, darling, luv or “their current wife”, it’s because they’ve been married so many times they can’t keep all the names straight. If the groom and the preacher are on a first name basis, have a frequent user club or their parting words are, “Good job, see you next time,” the marriage is guaranteed to fail. If a man jokes that he has a five-mile marriage license or their marriage license has an expiration date the couple will split the sheets eventually. If on their third honeymoon the bride and groom get separate rooms and not too close together, the marriage is going to fail faster than the pinata at a child’s birthday party.

So, if you are a woman contemplating marriage I have a word of advice: It would be cheaper and far more rewarding to get yourself a cat instead of a husband because they’ll basically both do the same thing... lay on the couch all day and shed hair.

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

discarded is another step forward.” — Thomas

Alva Edison

9. Live each day with the purpose of bringing a smile to someone else’s face. Let your joy be infectious. Let your goodness and peaceable spirit rule the day.

10.Purpose to live your life on purpose and with a purpose. Know that you were created for greatness. Be the victor and not the victim. Be the leader and not the loser.

Psalm 130:14 says, “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”

In Jeremiah 29:11, God says, “I know the plan I have for your life.” One translation says it is a plan for the future you hope for.

Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net

Pastor G. Abdelaziz COLUMNIST

Every MonDAY

Locals Night: Paso Robles

Firestone Walker

1395 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles

All Day Paso and Templeton’s residence, come to the Taproom, Visitor Center, and Emporium all day Monday for 25 percent off Beer, Food, and Merchandise. The 4 pm tour on Mondays is also free to Paso and Templeton Locals. Show your ID to redeem the discount.

Every Wednesday

Concerts in the Park Templeton Park 6-8pm

CALENDAR

Rockin’ Bs Band on July 8,

Riff Tide on July 22 and Way Out West on July 29.

Paso Robles

6–8 p.m.

Barney Schwartz Park!

Bluegrass Freedom Festival

Enjoy listening to music in the park.

DAy JUNE 29

Concerts in the Park Paso Robles City Park 6-9pm Enjoy listening to music in the park.

DAy

JULY 1, 8, 22, 29

Summer Concert Series

Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand, Atascader 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Bring a blanket or chair to sit on and enjoy the summer at “Saturdays in the Park” concert series. July 1 will have music from Club Dv8, The

JULY 5, 12, 19

DAy

Concerts in the Park Series Templeton Park

6–8 p.m. Listen to and enjoy live music outside.

DAy

JULY 13, 20

Concerts in the Park City Park, Spring and 12th Streets, Paso Robles

6–8 p.m.

Paso Robles Concerts in the Park is a family friendly, free community event in which proceeds from concession sales and donations collected at the concerts benefit the REC Foundation (Recreation Enhances Community), a local nonprofit organization that helps provide youth recreation scholarships to members of our community.

Paso Robles Concerts in the Park is a family friendly, free community event in which proceeds from concession sales and donations collected at the concerts benefit the REC Foundation (Recreation Enhances Community), a local nonprofit organization that helps provide youth recreation scholarships to members of our community.

DAy JULY 4

July 4 in Paso

Barney Schwartz Park, 2970 Union Road, Paso Robles

Atascadero Lake Park, Atascadero

2–8 p.m.

Presented by Colony Days and the Printery Foundation, the 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival will offer music, boating, bounce houses, games and more. There will be food, bear and wine available for purchase. For information, visit atascaderofourthofjuly.com.

4th of July Parade

Downtown Templeton

10am

followed by music, flag ceremony and magic show, it will be a fun day for all to celebrate. There will be a beer garden, food and activity wristbands for purchase.

July 4 at Shamel Park Shamel Park, 5455 Windsor Blvd., Cambria Enjoy the firework show on the beach in Cambria. the beach in Cambria.

JULY 19, 30

DAy

California Mid-State Fair

Paso Robles Event Center

Come early and enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Templeton Fire Station before the parade starts, presale tickets are recommended. Family activities will follow in the Templeton Park after the parade sponsored by the Templeton Chamber of Commerce.

Family Fun Day

JULY 13, 20

DAy

Concerts in the Park City Park, Spring and 12th Streets,

Community Events in Photos

2–10 p.m. The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is offering a family-friendly event throughout the day and culminating with a fireworks show at night. There will be a Family Fun Zone and live music with the Stephen Styles Band followed by the Young Dubliners, all beginning at 5:30 p.m. The City of Paso Robles, along with Travel Paso, is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at

Tidelands Park, Morro Bay

10 a.m.

Beginning at 10 a.m. with a decorated bike parade,

The California Mid-State Fair is held annually and runs for 12 days at the end of July. The Fair has hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry.

DAy

JULY 29

Movies in the Park Colony Park, Atascadero 8–10 p.m. Bring the family, along with a chair or blanket to sit on while watching a movie under the stars. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, call (805) 470-3360.

Band playing and kids dancing at the 2022 Atascadero Colony Days Bluegrass Freedom Festival, celebrating its return this year on July 4th. Photo by Rick Evans

Atascadero Lakeside Wine Fest | Photos by Rick Evans

Templeton 5K Beer Fun Run | Photos by Derek Luff