Paso Robles Press • May 18, 2023

Group organizes Vineyard Drive overpass rally

Part Two: Retired detective discusses the Nancy Woodrum case five years later

Clint Cole recounts the investigation and resolution five years after he caught the case

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — Last week, we published Part One of the Nancy Woodrum case. The Paso Robles Press/ Atascadero News sat down with recently retired San Luis Obispo County Detective Clint Cole to discuss the case from his point of view. The following is Part Two of the article published on A1 in the Thursday, May 11 issue of Paso Robles Press

“I learned a lesson in an important murder case: Talk to them in person,” said Cole of his previous phone conversation with Flores questioning him about the other contractor. “Knowing what I know now, he may not have been able to not show signs.”

Investigators then moved forward with the surveillance of Flores with tracking devices placed under his car. Questioning of people who knew him had nothing bad to say about him, and he revealed no criminal history. Cole even questioned Flores’s brother, who lived in San Miguel and cooperated with investigators by giving a DNA sample and denying his brother would have anything to do with Woodrum’s murder. This DNA sample would match the paternal lineage sample obtained from the bloody handprint at the scene. When Flores left a Coke bottle behind at a restau-

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

TEMPLETON — In response to a photo that recently circulated depicting two individuals standing on the Vineyard Drive overpass in Templeton, holding a sign that read “Embrace White Pride,” the local group Little Queer Paso organized a rally titled “Rally Against Hate” on Wednesday, May 10, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the same overpass location.

An estimated 100 individuals gathered on the overpass throughout the day, holding a diverse array of signs and waving to passing cars, eliciting honks of support.

Little Queer Paso group leader Eric Alcosiba-Bergmann helped organize the rally. He learned of the “Embrace White Pride” banner while moving back to Paso Robles from Florida. Alcosiba-Bergmann lived in Paso Robles for “two to three years” before moving to Florida. While living in Paso Robles, he helped begin the Little Queer Paso group in 2021 with about

10 to 15 people as a support and social group. The group, primarily on social media, now has over 700 members. Alcosiba-Bergmann says the group enjoys holding an occasional bar crawl, planning rallies, and participating in the community as much as they can.

In response to the controversial banner, Alcosiba-Bergmann said, “We want to not stay silent about it because we didn’t want everyone else

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Over 6,000 people attended the event, which included bull riding, team roping, and barrel racing

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

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OBISPO

COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department held its Second Annual Sheriff’s Rodeo on Saturday, May 13. With packed stands, it was clear the community was ready for it.

“It was phenomenal. I’m going to say a sell-out crowd,” said Rodeo President Commander Chad Nicholson, who said they sold 6,000 tickets to the rodeo, not including contestants.

New this year was adding bull riding to the event lineup and live streaming the rodeo for those who couldn’t make it in person. Other events held at the rodeo were team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, and team

sorting. All competitors had to compete in a qualifying event leading up to the rodeo, except for the bull riders and steer wrestlers. World champion bullfighter and Paso Robles native Alex McWilliams showcased his skills during the bull riding.

The McWilliams family is rooted in the community with its Premier Ag Performance Hay and Feed Store on Paso

coming through on this busy highway to see that we are a county that has embraced white pride like that. But we speak out against racism, and that was the point of this event to show love, acceptance, support, and show overall to the community that we are all here for each other.”

The Vineyard Drive overpass remains under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), which

Paso Robles Press reached out to for a response to the banner. A spokesperson for the local CHP told us that while they were aware of the banner by email, a report was not filed.

Though controversial to many, CHP stated the banner was free speech whether or not it was affixed to the overpass adding “By holding the banner, it did not violate the law regarding

at Sheriff’s Rodeo

attaching signs and banners to Caltrans property.”

CHP told us that there had been no effort to identify the sign holder. The two individuals photographed holding the banner were wearing masks and were unidentifiable. CHP did, however, question another group that holds signs on the overpass weekly, who told CHP they were not responsible for the banner.

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City Council approves System for water metering

The move aims to address existing challenges, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

Robles Street. The family also served as the bucking bull contractor for the night, bringing in their line of bucking bulls seen in Professional Bull Riders (PBR) events.

Held in the Grandstand Arena at the Paso Robles Event Center, the rodeo was followed by a concert performance by Nashville recording artist Filmore. Families and friends gathered on the rodeo

grounds to dance during the concert.

“It’s neat to see the event grow to this magnitude,” said Nicholson. “You know, we wanted to deliver a product to the community where it’s a fun community event that celebrates law enforcement, the Western way of life, the sport of rodeo, and community togetherness and that’s exactly

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PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Council approved a decision regarding the future of water metering in the city. After evaluation, staff members made the recommendation to adopt the Badger Orion AMI system, provided by Badger Meter Company, as the sole source for AMI equipment and associated data management services. This move aims to address existing challenges, improve efficiency, and enhance customer service.

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An estimated 100 people came out to the Vineyard Drive overpass in Templeton carrying banners in the Rally Against Hate. The rally was organized after an “Embrace White Pride” banner was displayed by individuals on the same overpass. Photo by Camille DeVaul/PRP

NANCY WOODRUM

New map and guide highlight Paso wine country

Discover the Paso Robles wine region with two new official publications

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (pasowine.com) and Wine Folly (winefolly.com) have announced the release of two new products, the official Paso Robles Wine Country Winery Map and the Paso Robles Wine Country Guide. This collaboration brings together the expertise of both organizations to create a comprehensive guide and touring map of the Paso Robles wine region. The new winery map was designed by the Wine Folly team, which worked directly with the wineries and the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) to ensure accuracy. This new map features 176 members

Geohazard study reveals potential danger under Georgia Brown Elementary

of the PRWCA as well as 40 hospitality partners. The map will be distributed in the region and beyond, with 75,000 copies to be printed and available at hospitality partners, hotels, airports, and more.

The new guide is a 60-page educational tool that includes detailed descriptions of all member wineries as well as pages dedicated to the region’s history, terroir (geographic conditions that affect the wine), events, wine types, and more. Leveraged by the Digital Regional Guide (paso.guides.winefolly.com) that

Wine Folly produced in 2022, this guide provides visitors with valuable information about the Paso Robles wine region. Having extensive producer-led information already categorized in Wine Folly’s data systems, this made the production process seamless.

“Partnering with Paso Wine to

under the current campus.

create this new map and guide was an exciting opportunity for us at Wine Folly,” said David Gluzman, CEO of Wine Folly. “It allowed us to extend the work we’ve previously done digitally and showcase the region in beautifully designed printed materials. We’re proud to have worked with the Paso Wine team and its members to create something that accurately represents the region and its wineries.”

“Having made wine maps from around the world, this was the first time we’ve managed to plot down with extreme accuracy each individual winery using data from the producers,” said Madeline Puckette, founder of Wine Folly. “We hope this new map and guide will encourage more people to explore Paso Wine Country and discover the exceptional wines produced there.”

Both the official Paso Robles Wine Country Winery Map and the Paso

First and foremost, Superintendent Curt Dubost wants to assure the community that the Department of the State Architect has confirmed that there is no immediate safety issue. This does, however, mean that any major modernization and construction at that site must be delayed, and pending what mitigations are required, it could well mean we cannot rebuild there.

Robles Wine Country Guide will be available on Pasowine.com and through Winefolly.com beginning the week of May 15, in conjunction with the 40th annual Paso Wine Fest (pasowine.com/winefest).

“Working with Wine Folly on these pieces was a logical choice as we grow and expand the reach for Paso Wine Country, and they look amazing,” said Joel Peterson, executive director of the PRWCA. “It will be the new standard in creating an accurate regional wine map and guide for the Paso Robles wine region.”

About Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is the official trade and marketing organization that represents wineries, growers, and businesses in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. It encom -

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passes more than 40,000 vineyard acres and 200 wineries. For more information, visit pasowine.com. Facebook at @PasoRoblesWine, Instagram and Twitter at @Pasowine, #pasowine.

About Wine Folly

Wine Folly connects people to wine. Through online discovery, people connect with the stories and people who are making great wines. The site offers educational products, engaging content, and a web portal to a progressive, knowledge-driven wine culture. Wine Folly prides itself in using accurate wine information sourced directly from wine producers. Wine Folly is one of the largest resources for people to learn about wine with over 20 million people connecting with Wine Folly’s website and social media. For more information, please visit WineFolly.com.

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District celebrates Employees of the Year

All employees voted on their representative nominees and the final winners for each category

PASO ROBLES — As part of the state approval process for the modernization and construction of Georgia Brown Elementary at the 36th Street campus, Paso Robles Jointed Unified School District (PRJUSD) was required to do a geohazard soils investigation (geotechnical soils study) to identify any geological condition that is a potential danger. These include ground shaking, surface rupture liquefaction, tsunami, and landslides. From the results of the study, it has now been confirmed that an “anomalous feature” exists directly

Given this development, District Administration will be recommending to the Board of Trustees at the Regular Board Meeting on May 23, that the impending move of the Georgia Brown Elementary staff and students to the temporary school site next to Flamson Middle School should be delayed until PRJUSD administration can gather information and make recommendations that the Board of Trustees can use to make informed decisions.

If approved by the Board of Trustees on May 23, Georgia Brown Elementary will stay at its 36th Street campus for now.

The district stated, “We are certain a wide range of suggestions for alternative plans will resurface, as well as new ideas. We will be recommending to the Board at the same time what the process will be to invite community input for questions and recommendations.”

PASO ROBLES — On Tuesday, May 2, over 40 employees were honored as part of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District’s Employee of the Year celebration. Nominees from both classified and certificated staff represented their school sites with pride. All employees voted on their representative nominees and the final winners for each category. The winners for classified and certificated employee of the year will move forward to represent Paso Robles for the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Employee of the Year.

Congratulations to the following employees:

Deborah McPherson Paso Robles High School U.S.

History/ELD Teacher, Track Coach

2022-23 Certificated Employee of the Year

“Deb’s huge heart makes her a fantastic educator inside and outside the classroom.”

Irma Vega-Moreno

Glen Speck Elementary, Family Advocate

2022-23 Classified Employee of the Year

“Irma goes far above the standard of caring for our students and focuses on the success of all students.”

Anthony Overton

Paso Robles High School Principal

Paso Robles Joint USD 2023 Administrator of the Year

“Anthony has been an advocate for students and staff, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met, thus creating a positive and inclusive school climate.”

Bernadette Boddington

Georgia Brown Elementary Speech Therapist President, Paso Robles Public Educators

2022-23 Student Support

Services of the Year

“Bernadette is a ray of sunshine who brings joy to her students and companion staff members.”

Mario Holland

Paso Robles High School Psychologist

2022-23 Student Support Services of the Year

“Mario has become a valuable team member and is essential to student success.”

Lauren Lozano Paso Robles High School

English Teacher, Softball Coach

2022-23 Rookie of the Year

“Lauren’s great sense of humor and attitude inspires our students.”

Angela Hollander

2022-23 Community Partner of the Year

“Angela Hollander is committed to students. Angela has dedicated endless hours and spent the last two years serving PRHS students in the College and Career Center at PRHS, helping manage the scholarship process with attention to detail, knowledge, and compassion.”

GEORGIA BROWN

State adopts landmark rule phasing out diesel trucks over next two decades

California Air Resources

Board will ban the sale of new diesel trucks and buses by 2036

BY CALEB HAMPTON GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

CALIFORNIA — After a lengthy rulemaking process, California is set to phase out nearly all diesel trucks in the state over the next two decades.

Regulators voted unanimously on April 28 to approve a ban on medium and heavyduty diesel trucks, including the big rigs that transport fresh agricultural products throughout the state.

The “first-in-the-world” rule from the California Air Resources Board will ban the sale of new diesel trucks and buses by 2036 and require that most diesel trucks operating in the state are phased out by 2042.

The rule applies to all companies with 50 or more vehicles or at least $50 million in annual revenues and to all federal agencies, such as the U.S. Postal Service. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks are exempt.

Environmental groups and regulators celebrated the landmark policy, saying it will help combat climate change and curb air pollution. Trucking and agricultural sectors have expressed worries about the logistics of implementing the rule.

Diesel trucks and buses represent around 3 percent of vehicles registered in California and produce more than half its smog-forming

gases and carcinogenic pollutants, according to the board.

“This is an absolutely transformative rule to clean our air and mitigate climate change,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “We all know there’s a lot of challenges, but those challenges aren’t going to be tackled unless we move forward.”

Leaders in the trucking and agricultural sectors raised concerns that the rule, called Advanced Clean Fleets, could have unintended consequences if infrastructure required to implement it is not built in time. Those worries center around the readiness of the electrical grid, vehicle technology and the charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.

“We are extremely concerned that the proposed ACF rule will be unworkable in the real world and could result in compromising the delivery of essential goods and services to Californians,” a coalition of commercial, transportation, and agricultural organizations, including the California Farm Bureau, wrote last year in a letter to the air resources board.

While the rule will impact trucking companies first, it will also affect farmers who rely on trucks to transport livestock, produce, and agricultural products and equipment across the state. Some have warned that delays caused by charging issues could threaten animal safety or the timely delivery of fresh products.

“Livestock, fruits, and vegetables need to be transported in a timely manner to ensure food and animal safety,” Katie Little, policy advocate for the California Farm Bureau, said

Santa Ynez Winemaker claims top prize at 2023 Home Winemaking Competition

California Mid-State Fair celebrates craftsmanship of local home winemakers

PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair is thrilled to announce the winners of the highly anticipated 2023 Home Wine Competition. Central Coast home winemakers showcased their talents with an impressive number of entries and numerous gold medal recipients.

“This year’s judging was a resounding success,” said chief judge Mike Jones. “The quality, skills, and overall craftsmanship demonstrated in this year’s wines have shown remarkable improvement. It wouldn’t be surprising to see some of our home winemakers pursue professional careers. We’re

already excited for next year’s wines.”

The fair extended its gratitude to the dedicated volunteers and judges whose time and efforts contributed to the seamless and triumphant competition. Special thanks to Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, ETS Laboratories, Michael Rose Cellars, The Vintner’s Vault, and this year’s new addition, Jacobs Consulting, for their invaluable support.

Best of Awards:

• Best of Show and Best White: Jerry Shoemaker (Santa Ynez) Sauvignon Blanc

• Best of Dessert: Ruth Stewart (Paso Robles) Honey Wine

• Best of Red: Jim McPherson (Cambria) Red Blend

Best of Rosé: Brad Bunkelman (Santa Maria) Deep Rosé Blend

For the complete list of results, visit MidStateFair.com

at a hearing for the rule. “The time required to charge these vehicles, in addition to the time needed to travel to these charging facilities, could jeopardize food security and availability.”

California has budgeted more than $5 billion for the transition to cleaner trucks and buses — much of which still lies ahead. The rule is expected to impact 1.8 million vehicles. There are currently fewer than 2,000 zero-emission medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles on California roads, most of them buses.

Last week, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley farming region, the Fresno Bee editorial board applauded the rule’s environmental goals but cautioned that it enforces an overly aggressive timeline for phasing out diesel-powered vehicles.

Under the rule, drayage truck fleets, which haul agricultural products and other cargo from rural parts of California to coastal ports, must fully convert to zero-emission vehicles by 2035. That is seven years before most other sectors of the trucking industry.

“The requirements for drayage fleets are unreasonably aggressive,” the editorial board wrote. “Moving the drayage deadline to 2042, consistent with other trucking fleets, would not only help these haulers, but their customers, chief among them Central Valley farmers.”

Meanwhile, farmers and other professionals in the agricultural sector have raised concerns about the weight of the batteries needed to power electric big rigs.

Federal regulations limit the weight of a truck and its cargo to 80,000. According to

manufacturers, batteries for electric heavyduty trucks can weigh up to 16,000 pounds, dramatically reducing the amount of cargo each truck can carry. That would create a need for more trucks at a time when there is already a shortage of drivers.

Clayton Lynch, sales and marketing representative for Agra Marketing, a Butte County company that ships agricultural bioproducts such as compost, manure, and biochar to farms across the state, said the elimination of diesel trucks could undercut a separate effort California is making to address climate change.

The state government has incentivized sustainable farming practices through grants such as the Healthy Soils Program, which depend on farms being able to purchase affordable soil amendments.

“The value of the products themselves is very low, so the predominant cost is associated with transportation,” Lynch said.

Any markup in shipping costs — a likely outcome of sacrificing so much cargo capacity for a huge battery, Lynch reasoned — would be passed on to farm customers and ultimately to consumers at grocery stores.

For products such as compost that are low cost and heavy — the primary cost of which is related to its transport — the increased cost of shipping would be felt the most.

“It’s a huge concern,” Lynch said. “It would raise the cost exponentially for all of these products that a lot of people who are environmentally conscientious are usually very excited to utilize.”

Caleb Hampton is an assistant editor of Ag Alert. He may be contacted at champton@cfbf.com.

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PASO ROBLES

Guilty verdict for Paso Robles man in multi-day crime spree

Dobroth emphasized the commitment of the District Attorney’s Office and its law enforcement partners to hold violent criminals accountable. He expressed gratitude that no physical injuries were inflicted during the crime spree, while acknowledging the significant trauma experienced by the robbery and carjacking victims.

Dobroth also thanked the jury for diligently evaluating the evidence, contributing to the successful prosecution of Garcia.

to urge anyone with information about this incident or related activities to immediately contact the Paso Robles Police Department at (805) 237-6464.

City of Paso Robles utilizes grazing to mitigate wildfire risk in Salinas River corridor

The City of Paso Robles announced the return of goats and sheep to graze the primary firebreaks within the Salinas River, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire.

contain the animals and refrain from touching it.

The Goat Girls LLC, a renowned grazing service provider, has been selected to administer the grazing operations. The cost of this endeavor is made possible through grant funds provided by The San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council, underscoring the importance of community collaboration in mitigating wildfire risks.

During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Paso Robles Police Department reminds drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. Safe riding and driving practices and shared responsibility from all road users, will help everyone get to their destination safely.

District Attorney Dan Dow announced today that a San Luis Obispo County jury has found 31-year-old Richard Quntan Garcia of Paso Robles guilty of attempted robbery, robbery, carjacking, and reckless evasion of a peace officer. The verdict was reached after a thorough trial where the jury carefully evaluated the evidence presented.

During the trial, the prosecution demonstrated that Garcia engaged in a multi-day crime spree. On Nov. 24, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., Garcia entered the Carl’s Jr. restaurant located on Black Oak Drive in Paso Robles. He pointed a handgun at a 15-year-old employee and demanded money. Quick action by another employee led to the immediate contact of law enforcement, causing Garcia to flee the scene without obtaining any money.

Just three hours later, in the early morning of Nov. 25, 2021, Garcia targeted the Chevron gas station on Ramada Drive in Paso Robles. Armed with a handgun, he demanded money from an employee and fired a gunshot over the employee’s shoulder and into the ceiling. The terrified employee complied, and Garcia fled the scene in a dark BMW sedan.

Following the Chevron robbery, a high-speed pursuit took place after Paso Robles Police located a dark gray BMW. The pursuit spanned 15 miles along rural Nacimiento Lake Drive before concluding near Lake Nacimiento Resort, where Garcia managed to escape on foot.

Three days later, on Nov. 28, Garcia carjacked a female victim outside an apartment complex on Creston in Paso Robles. Garcia approached the victim’s car, opened the driver’s side door, and ordered her out. The victim, fearing for her safety, saw an item in Garcia’s hand that she believed could be a gun or a knife. She quickly fled her vehicle, and Garcia drove off. The car was later found abandoned approximately 3.5 hours later.

Garcia’s crime spree came to an end on Nov. 29 when Paso Robles Police officers spotted him in the area of the carjacking. Garcia attempted to flee but was apprehended after a half-mile foot pursuit. During his arrest, methamphetamine was discovered in his possession.

Assistant District Attorney Eric

Garcia is scheduled to be sentenced on June 20, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 1 of the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, presided over by the Honorable Timothy Covello. If sentenced to the maximum penalties, Garcia faces a prison term of 82 years to life, in addition to 51 years.

The investigation into these crimes was conducted by the Paso Robles Police Department, with assistance from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Gang Taskforce, California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services, District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation, and District Attorney’s Central Coast Cyber-Forensic Laboratory. The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Scott Hunter, a member of the District Attorney’s Felony Trial Team.

Paso Robles Hotel targeted by swatting calls

On May 10, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Paso Robles Police Department received a single call reporting an active shooter at the Allegretto Vineyard Resort located at 2700 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles.

The call, originating from a New Mexico-based phone number, raised suspicions about its legitimacy. Responding swiftly, officers were deployed to the Allegretto to assess the situation and ensure public safety. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that there was no active threat, and the business, as well as the surrounding areas, were deemed safe and secure.

Following this incident, the Paso Robles Police Department received reports from various law enforcement agencies across California about similar hoax “swatting” calls. These fake calls were reported in jurisdictions such as Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, Los Gatos, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach, and others. All these calls shared a common theme, claiming that hotels or resorts within the respective jurisdictions were under attack by an active shooter.

After thorough investigations in each case, it was determined that all the calls were hoaxes, and there were no credible threats in any jurisdiction.

The ongoing investigation into these swatting incidents prompts the Paso Robles Police Department

The grazing activities, scheduled to commence on Wednesday, May 17, are part of The City of Paso Robles Vegetation Management Program, which has proven effective in maintaining firebreaks while minimizing environmental impacts.

Following successful grazing initiatives in 2021 and 2022, the city witnessed a significant decrease in the number of acres burned from new fire starts within the Salinas River. Recognizing the efficacy of grazing as a fire prevention strategy, the City of Paso Robles has once again opted for this approach to safeguard the community and its natural surroundings.

This winter, the Salinas River in Paso Robles experienced abnormal weather conditions, with two separate storms causing the river to swell to flood stage levels. As a result, the City’s Emergency Operations Center was activated on both occasions to address the significant impacts experienced throughout the area. These storms also had a transformative effect on the vegetation within the Salinas River corridor, leading to increased growth of light flashy fuels, such as grasses and mustard plants. Once cured by the summer heat, these fuels become receptive fuel beds for fire ignitions, posing an increased risk of fire spread if left untreated.

Working in collaboration with the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council, the City of Paso Robles has prioritized debris removal and the restoration of firebreaks in the corridor to pre-storm conditions. With debris removal completed in priority areas, the planned annual grazing of light flashy fuels can now proceed. The city will initially focus on treating the most critical areas for fire protection before gradually expanding its efforts. The grazing activities will commence along North River Road, progress southward, and are expected to be completed on or prior to June 25.

During the grazing period, portions of the walking path between 13th Street and Niblick Road may experience periodic closures to facilitate the progress of the grazing activities. While members of the public are encouraged to visit the area, they are advised to exercise caution around the electric fencing used to

Homicide suspect arrested in Fentanyl-Related death of Templeton resident

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced today the arrest of Brandi Elaine Turner, a 50-year-old transient, in connection with a fentanyl-related homicide case. This groundbreaking arrest marks the first instance in the county where a fentanyl death is being prosecuted as a homicide.

On Oct. 27, 2022, deputies were dispatched to the old County Animal Services building on Oklahoma Avenue in San Luis Obispo following a report of a deceased male found behind the premises. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Quinn Alister Hall from Templeton. Subsequent investigation revealed that Hall’s cause of death was a fentanyl overdose.

Detectives working diligently on the case uncovered evidence suggesting that shortly before his death, Hall had allegedly purchased fentanyl from Brandi Turner, who resided at the Oklahoma Avenue Safe Parking area. The fentanyl sold by Turner was determined to be the substance responsible for Hall’s fatal overdose.

In light of the findings, the Sheriff’s Office took action, and on May 15, Brandi Elaine Turner was arrested on charges of homicide and drug offenses. She is currently being held at the County Jail pending further legal proceedings.

This incident remains an active investigation, and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Detective Division urges anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge about this incident are encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Detective Division at (805) 781-4500.

Check twice for motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

“Motorcycles may be difficult to spot, so be extra careful before changing lanes,” Commander Terry Afana said. “Motorcycle riders do not have the same protections drivers and passengers do. Please share the road with motorcycles and drive safe.”

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

Drivers

• Always check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes. Do not follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance. If you see a motorcycle with a signal on, be careful. Be sure that the rider is turning before moving ahead.

Motorcyclists

Always wear a U.S. DOT-compliant helmet with eye protection. Wear leather or other sturdy clothing such as a jacket, pants, boots with nonskid soles, and gloves. Add reflective strips or decals to your clothing and motorcycle to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

Ride defensively. Don’t assume a driver can see you. Avoid riding in a driver’s blind spot.

• Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

• Lastly, both drivers and riders should never drive/ride distracted or under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

California Mid-State Fair now accepting applications for employment and volunteer opportunities

Online applications are now being accepted for multiple employment and volunteer opportunities at the 2023 California Mid-State Fair. The fair is looking for people who would be interested in temporary work this summer in the categories of Admissions, Event Staff, Maintenance, and Stagehands.

In addition, the fair’s “Friends of the Fair” program is looking for people who wish to volunteer their time organizing and implementing the 2023 fair. Volunteers truly bring the fairgrounds to life as they help manage the Exhibits program, decorate the buildings, and assist guests throughout the 12-day event. Volunteers are asked to dedicate at least 10 hours helping at one workday before the fair and at least one 2-hour shift during the fair.

Lastly, the fair’s “Junior Fairboard” program is looking for people ages 16

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ALVIN E. BAILEY 1931-2023

Alvin Earl Baily was born in Los Angeles, CA, on 6/19/1931 and passed away in San Luis Obispo, CA, on 3/27/2023 at the age of 91. At an early age, Alvin moved with his family to Santa Margarita Las Pilitas area, and in 1947, the family moved to Templeton, CA. He graduated from Templeton High School in 1950, where he drove the school bus during his senior year of high school to support his family after his father passed away. He then served in the California Army National Guard, his unit was activated in 1951, and he served in Korea. After his honorable discharge from the US Army, he returned to Templeton, where he worked for Ford in Paso Robles as a mechanic. Later he worked for Layton Tree Service, then the Paso Robles Boy’s School

to 24 years of age living in San Luis Obispo County to volunteer. Members assist with the day-to-day operations of the annual fair, including events like the Diaper Derby, Tractor Races, and more. In addition, members help in the livestock area, weigh-in, and auction day, and act as ushers in the Main Grandstand. Members receive a shirt/jacket, admission to the fair, meal tickets, and free guest passes. To learn more and to apply to work and/or volunteer, please visit the Applications page on our website MidStateFair.com.

The 2023 California Mid-State Fair runs July 19 through July 30, and this year’s theme is “Shake, Rattle & Roll!”

ATASCADERO

Woods Humane Society hosts free microchip clinics in May

as a fireman. He transferred to Atascadero State Hospital, where he retired in 1981. Alvin was a long-time member of First Southern Baptist Church in Atascadero and was known for his love of conversations, going out to breakfast, working on cars (especially Peugeots), and helping all family and friends quietly and with little fanfare as he believed the Lord would have him do. He was known for seeing what needed to be done for someone and getting it done. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Harriet Bailey, his wife, Leana Bailey, and his daughters, Cindy (Bailey) Coats and Cheryl (Peddie) Morse. He is survived by his sister, Arlene Green, AZ; his sons Jeff Bailey of Somerset, CA, and Greg Bailey of Templeton, CA; his daughters Debbie (Peddie) Lauger, Orangevale, CA; and Kathryn (Peddie) Simmons, Eufala, OK as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:00 am at Atascadero Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Loaves and Fishes of Atascadero.

In honor of National Chip Your Pet Month, Woods Humane Society announced six free microchip clinics to help members of the public protect their pets. The free clinics will be held on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 19 at the Woods North County location in Atascadero.

“A microchip is a tiny, affordable, and incredibly simple tool, yet it can make all the difference if your pet becomes lost at any point in its life,” says Woods Interim CEO Emily L’Heureux.

“Without one, your chances of being reunited with a lost pet are much slimmer.”

The American Humane Association estimates that only 15 percent of lost dogs and 2 percent of lost cats in shelters without ID tags or microchips are reunited with their owners.

“As we approach the summer months, and in advance of Fourth of July fireworks, it is crucial that pet owners protect their pets by microchipping and

JOHN R. RECTOR 1950-2023

ASan Luis Obispo, California - John Robert Rector passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 72. John was born in Midland, Michigan, the third of four children of Pat Rector and Ardyce Rector. Siblings include Larry Rector, Linda Rector, and Bruce Rector. After graduating from Midland High School, he pursued education at Michigan State University and Western Michigan University. In 1971, John married Kathleen Batdorf. Together they had two children, Lisa and Chris. John began his professional career as a tool designer in Washington and continued in Paso Robles, California, until the mid-1980s. John had a love for flying and earned his pilot’s license at the early age of 16. His

making sure their microchip registration is up to date with current contact information. We hope these free clinics give more pet owners access to these potentially life-saving devices.”

The nonprofit animal adoption center says that microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are implanted just under the skin. Each chip contains a unique code that can be easily scanned by a vet or an animal shelter employee and matched against an identification database online.

Microchips normally cost $20 at Woods Humane Society, but the fee has been waived for participants of the May microchip clinics thanks in part to the support of microchip company 24PetWatch.

Local pet owners can make an appointment to get their pet microchipped for free on Friday, May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its Atascadero location.

For more information, visit SpaySLOCounty.com or

career in aviation included running his own flight school, flying cargo planes, and flying commercially for Skywest Airlines. He retired from aviation in 2010. John developed a love for photography in his retirement years and attended Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, Montana. From there, he began to develop a portfolio of nature, portrait, and still photography. His love for creativity and imagination was instilled in his two granddaughters, Kelli and Alison Hopkins. He spent time leading 4-H Photography groups and helping them see the world through new perspectives. He enjoyed walks with his dog “Calvin,” playing pickleball, bike riding with his

granddaughters, and spending time with family. He also was loved by many friends in Paso Robles, giving his time and talents to help others. A cherished father, brother, grandfather, and friend, John will be remembered fondly for his compassion, loyal friendship, humility, and care for all he met. John is survived by his sister, Linda Rector, brother Bruce Rector, daughter Lisa Hopkins, son Chris Rector; and granddaughters, Kelli and Alison Hopkins. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Paso Robles, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO).

In Loving Memory

call (805) 543-9316. Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, and at 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Diablo Canyon Power Plant operated safely in 2022

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) received its annual assessment from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the safety of Diablo Canyon Power Plant. The NRC, during a public meeting held on Wednesday evening at the San Luis Obispo County Government Center, confirmed that PG&E operated the facility safely throughout 2022.

“The NRC’s assessment places Diablo Canyon among the highest performing plants in the U.S. nuclear industry. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and

hard work of our skilled colleagues and our unwavering commitment to meeting both PG&E’s and the NRC’s stringent performance standards,” stated Paula Gerfen, PG&E’s senior vice president and chief nuclear officer. The public meeting served as an opportunity for the NRC to review how PG&E successfully met a range of industry-wide safety and performance objectives in 2022.

PG&E is actively planning to submit a license renewal application for Diablo Canyon Power Plant by December 2023. This action aligns with the direction set forth by the State of California in Senate Bill 846. During the public meeting, NRC staff provided an overview of the license renewal process, including the safety and environmental reviews that will be conducted. There will be further opportunities for public engagement throughout the relicensing process.

Keep the BOE: Proposed constitutional amendment

Accountability is an ideal that is severely missing in our country today. People need to be accountable for their actions, especially when it’s about the responsibility of government to serve the people. If you believe that government owes a higher duty of accountability to taxpayers, then you will share my opposition to a recently proposed amendment to the California Constitution.

There is a proposal moving through Sacramento right now that will destroy accountability and take away your right to vote for or against the people elected to oversee California’s property tax system. Getting rid of your

elected members of the state Board of Equalization (BOE) is a bad idea and a big deal.

If voters pass Assembly Constitutional Amendment 11 (ACA 11), it would eliminate the elected members of the Board of Equalization. This means that the constitutional protections of taxpayers for 144 years would be wiped away and replaced by another unelected, unaccountable, and untouchable state government bureaucracy.

We are dealing with a significant matter here. The total assessed value of all California properties is $7.1 trillion dollars, resulting in nearly $80 billion in local property tax revenues for

2022. Assessing the value of most properties is done by locally elected county assessors, with the Board of Equalization providing the rules and oversight of those elected officials. In the same way that county assessors are elected, the BOE has four elected members plus the state controller, an elected statewide constitutional officer.

Those who seek to eliminate accountability provided by elected BOE members, say that California is the only state with an elected tax board. Good for us and those who wrote the California State Constitution in 1879. Those early Californians understood that holding elected representatives accountable is

much better than power in the hands of unaccountable state bureaucrats.

When you or other taxpayers have a property assessment question or a property tax problem, you deserve the best, most courteous, and timely help. Elected county assessors are often the first contact for taxpayers. Because of the checks and balances that come with being elected to positions of trust, assessors provide a valuable service to the public. In the same way, the elected representatives on the BOE report to you and they are held to a high standard of accountability for their decisions and actions.

Nearly all of us have experi-

DEATHS

STEPHEN PHILIP WATKINS, 64, of Shell Beach passed away on May 8th 2023. Service are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

JERIE GARBUTT, 88, of Arroyo Grande passed away on May 9th 2023.

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

FLORENCE ELEANOR POPE, 86, of Arroyo Grande passed away on May 9th 2023. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

LARRY L. WIEMERS, 83, of Arroyo Grande, passed away May 9, 2023.

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

EARL RADER, 84, of Pismo Beach, passed away May 15, 2023.

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

KENNETH “AL” HENSLEY, 83, of Arroyo Grande passed away on May 13th 2023.

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

CAROLYN FRANKLIN, 83, a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 05/10/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

DAVID SNYDER, 92, a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 05/10/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

RUTH STEWART, 46, a resident of Santa Margarita passed away on 05/02/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

JESSILYN LARSON, 49, a resident of Atascadero passed away on 05/08/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

enced a government department that doesn’t work well — EDD and DMV come to mind as examples of inefficient, costly, bureaucratic, and unaccountable government agencies. It is impossible to believe a bunch of career, civil service, untouchable bureaucrats are going to do a better job than the small and efficient group of five elected board members at BOE. Besides, if you don’t like the way a BOE member is doing their job, you can vote them out in the next election. To me, that is accountability.

Tom Bordonaro County Assessor, San Luis Obispo County Guest Columnist

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While there is no Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary definition for “Embrace White Pride,” it is often associated with white supremacy — defined by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary as “the belief that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races.”

Alcosiba-Bergmann told Paso Robles Press that after posting the planned rally on social media, word spread and it soon involved other local organizations, including Templeton Proud,

NAACP, Paso Cares and more. “It wasn’t primarily a queer issue. It was a racial issue, and what the word ‘white pride’ [means], it has such a nasty hate to it that umbrellas and covers everyone,” explained Alcosiba-Bergmann. “If we don’t act, then that’s it; everyone is just going to think we are a county of intolerant racists.”

Alcosiba-Bergmann, who was impressed with the turnout for the rally, noted the group was mostly receiving a positive response from the community.

“The biggest message that we want to get out is that North County does not

accept or tolerate racism, and we are a community of acceptance and support,” he adds.

On Saturday, May 13, Alcosiba-Bergmann’s group responded to another “Embrace White Pride” banner on the Vineyard Drive overpass. That Saturday, four masked men held a banner reading “Embrace White Pride” banner with a variation of an “Othala Rune” symbol. According to Wikipedia, othala is essentially ancient Germanic language for “heritage; inheritance, inherited estate,” and rune translates to a “letter in a set of related alphabets known as runic alphabets native to

a search history for porn sites with older women content. Further searches revealed photo evidence of Flores’s affairs with other women.

Plains, where just off Highway 58, he laid Woodrum down, surrounding her with rocks and covering her with tumbleweeds.

the Germanic peoples.” The symbol has historically been used and manipulated in Europe for symbols like the swastika and Celtic cross, later being appropriated by the Nazi party and neo-Nazis. On Saturday, Alcosiba-Bergmann and other community members met with the banner group on the overpass with signs in hand to counteract the “white pride” banner. Reports say that the men would not identify themselves and later left the overpass. Paso Robles Press is following this story and will update as more information becomes available. rant, investigators took their opportunity to grab it and get test his DNA — leading to a match.

Now, Cole and the lead investigator would bring the District Attorney’s office on board and prepare for bringing Flores in for questioning at the Templeton station.

On Dec. 18, 2018, Cole called Flores, who agreed to come into the station for an interview. Not taking any chances, law enforcement followed Flores and tracked him with a device. At the time of the call, Flores was taking his daughter to school. The interview started easy, according to Cole, building a repertoire with Flores.

“Because we had been surveilling him, we knew he liked to golf,” said Cole. “We knew he liked to go to certain places and do certain things.”

While in the interview, warrants for Flores’s Google searches revealed

what we did. We wanted it to be family-oriented.”

Nicholson also shares that they have no plans to raise the price of the tickets to the rodeo. At $10 per adult ticket and free for children, it makes for an affordable event for the community, and they plan to keep it that way. But that doesn’t mean they don’t plan to keep adding to their festivities.

Next year, there are already talks of adding a pre-show party with vendors and music and Nicholson says they are

The week of Woodrum’s murder, she brought tamales out to Flores in hopes of converting him to her faith.

Flores, though, took her kindness for flirtation.

“What it does is it ties everything together,” said Cole of the contents found on Flores’s phone.

While Flores initially denied having anything to do with Woodrum’s murder, it didn’t take him long to actually admit to the crime.

Heart pounding in his chest, knowing they were close to the truth, Cole says, “I looked at him, and I said ‘Carlo, you’re here because we know things. Not because we think things.”

And that was all it took. Flores broke down in tears, head in hands, admitting he murdered Woodrum and offering to take Cole and the lead investigator to Woodrum’s body. Flores led Cole to the Carissa

looking into the possibility of adding bronc riding — a classic rodeo event.

The rodeo raises funds for the Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation, which purchases equipment for all law enforcement agencies in San Luis Obispo County. According to Nicholson, though they don’t have a final profit number yet, they did a good job Saturday night raising those funds.

A tradition carried over from last year, some individuals were recognized during the rodeo.

This year it was Kristin Smart’s family and those involved with the case to bring her killer to

Accurate and timely water meter reading is essential for the city’s billing and revenue collection, which amounts to approximately $28 million annually. However, recent delays in meter readings caused by staffing issues with the current vendor have prompted the need for a more reliable solution. The Badger Orion AMI system offers numerous benefits that will change how water consumption is measured and managed in Paso Robles.

justice.

Once a team was assembled to finish the recovery, Cole brought Flores back to the Templeton station, where they would finish the interview. Flores admitted to Cole that he entered Woodrum’s home through an unlocked sliding door with the intention of raping her. Later search reports on his phone locations revealed that Flores spent 20 minutes at a Paso Robles church on Golden Hill Road before heading out to Woodrum’s.

Flores would later admit to little further details on what happened that night, even though he was shown and admitted to being in the home for nearly four hours.

“You never get the full story from those guys,” said Cole. “We got most of it, but he was in that house a long time. What are you doing in that house for that period of time?”

“We wanted to recognize Kristin’s family ... we recognized some of the other key individuals that were involved,” said Nicholson.

In October 2022, Paul Flores was found guilty of the 1996 murder of Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly student. Flores was sentenced to 25 years to life in March of this year.

But, Nicholson notes that for the Sheriff’s Office, “It’s still not over with until we are able to bring her home.”

Smart’s family, creator of the “Your Own Backyard” podcast Chris Lambert, lead detective

The primary advantages of the Badger Orion AMI system include improved timeliness and consistency in meter readings, giving customers access to real-time water usage data, and customized alerts for high consumption thresholds. Rapid leak detection and notification has the intention to reduce water losses and save customers money. The system will also provide tampering alerts, enhance distribution system operations, and improve demand projection. Additionally, it will identify backflow events.

One advantage of the Badger

But he added, “It was actually eating at him. It’s not like he didn’t have remorse which was why the death penalty was taken off the table. But was he remorseful because he got caught, or was he actually remorseful about what he did? There is a fine line.”

Flores waived his right to a jury trial and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in February 2022. Cole firmly believes that this was not Flores’s first sexual crime. While records show Flores in Phoenix, Arizona, for an undisclosed time period, law enforcement there was contacted and nothing has come back in connection to Flores.

“This appears to be one of those weird circumstances where his first and only crime was a brutal one,” said Cole. “It is a sad case because Nancy [Woodrum] was a true innocent victim ... was in her own bed at night sleeping and this monster came and snatched her out of her bed.”

Clint Cole, prosecuting deputy district attorney Chris Peurvelle, district attorney investigator JT Camp, and other involved investigators were honored in the arena.

Nicholson adds, “We just wanted to give them that stage and that opportunity to tell them thank you for all your hard work, thank you to the family, and our condolences to the family for obviously what they have been through for the last [27] years, but we wanted to celebrate where we’re at now to where at least Paul Flores is locked up in state prison where hopefully

Orion AMI system is its compatibility with approximately 96.4 percent of the city’s existing water meters. This eliminates the need for replacements, as the system can be easily retrofitted onto the current meter bodies. Unlike other alternatives, the Badger Orion system utilizes a cellular network, eliminating the necessity to construct and maintain a fixed communication network throughout the city.

The Badger Meter Company, has already served the city for over a decade. The Water Department conducted a successful three-month

Cole notes that he was not the only one to solve the case and rather, it was a multitude of hard work and teamwork from the lead investigator and everyone involved, including the District Attorney’s office and other detectives from the agency.

For any other victims out there, who may not be coming forward, Cole wants them to know, “An important message is for victims out there is there are victims out there that are afraid to report things thinking no one is going to do anything. There are people out there that will fight for you. And we were never going to give up until we found out who killed Nancy, and I think that’s some of my biggest takeaways [from this case].”

Cole remains in contact with Woodrum’s family, checking in each anniversary. It is clear that he will never forget Woodrum, the woman he never was able to meet but was able to seek her justice and lay her to rest.

he will never victimize anyone again.”

The event winners are:

Open Team Roping: Cutter

Machado and Chance

Machado

• Steer Wrestling: Stan

Branco

Barrel Racing: Brodie

Scoville

Bull Riding: Santiago

Castellanos

Breakaway Roping: Shaylee

Baxley

• #10 Team Roping: Katie

Rice and Jeremy Pinhero

• Team Sorting: Casey Fowler, Clint Nicholson, Derek Hee

Sort & Rope: Taylor Hurley

pilot project using the Badger Orion AMI system and Badger’s “Beacon” data management system. During the pilot, the system promptly identified multiple water leaks, allowing immediate alerts and corrective actions. By contrast, monthly meter readings often fail to detect high usage until significant water loss and expenses have already occurred.

City staff received budgetary pricing for the implementation of the AMI retrofit project, covering hardware costs, data management software (Beacon), and integration with the city’s billing system. While there

and Jason Johe

All Around Cowboy: Cody Mora

All Around Cowgirl: Shaylee Baxley

Plans are already in the works for next year’s rodeo, and according to Nicholson, “We’re going to start working on plans for next year’s rodeo to make it bigger and better.”

“We’re extremely happy with the event,” added Nicholson. “We can’t thank the public enough for coming out and supporting it.”

To stay up to date on next year’s sheriff’s rodeo, visit slosheriffsrodeo.com.

are no immediate fiscal impacts, the implementation of the AMI system will involve fees for setup, equipment purchase, ongoing service, and integration with the city’s utility billing system. These costs have been accounted for in the city’s approved budget, which includes provisions for the AMI project. Additionally, the city is exploring a grant opportunity through a State Water and Efficiency Grant Program, further alleviating the financial burden.

The next Paso Robles City Council meeting is scheduled for June 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Estrella Warbirds Museum hosts successful annual fundraiser with Youth Aviation Program on display

Last weekend’s event drew car enthusiasts from all over California

BY CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — Last weekend’s heat was no match for aviation and car enthusiasts who joined the Estrella Warbirds Museum for its 14th Annual Warbirds, Wings, and Wheels fundraising event and swap meet on Saturday, May 13.

The event consisted of a popular car show, dance, and swap meet, drawing people from all over California. Also, the Estrella Warbirds Museum has a display of military aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia, and the Woodland Auto Display showed its collection of racing, vintage, classic, and historic vehicles.

The Friday before the swap meet, Warbird’s hosted a KickOff Friday Nite Dinner and Dance. It was followed by hundreds visiting the museum for live music, beer, and food

vendors for all to enjoy.

Off in one hangar, museum volunteers Brad Eaton and Mary Allmon introduced visitors to the Youth Aviation Group. The relatively new program introduces middle school and high school students in North County to aviation and all its opportunities.

“Want the kids to see that there are a lot of options in aviation,” said Allmon.

Open to all students, they meet once a week on Saturday at the museum grounds in a dedicated hangar. Students are introduced to a new aviation concept at the beginning of each meeting. Following the presentation, students get hands-on experience working on airplanes or volunteering around the museum. On average, there are about 12 students at the museum for the program.

Allam adds that they are flexible and understanding as some students will leave for a sport season and then come back to

the aviation program.

“I never had that presented to me when I was young ... I was more guided in a limited way,” says Allmon when referring to the different opportunities presented to the students.

Not only do the students learn the aviation industry on and off the ground, but Allmon hopes they learn life skills and how to give back to the community through volunteer work. During Wings and Wheels, many of the youth aviation program students worked the event in various aspects, giving them a chance to learn new people skills.

To Eaton, the program is important for helping the youth turn into productive kids and if all works right, into aviation industry leaders like some of their alumni. Five of his previous students in the program have gone on to receive their private pilot’s license before graduating from high school. In his own right, Eaton is looked up to as a leader in the aviation community.

Eaton served in the U.S. Air Force and then for the Flying Tigers Air Freight, which later merged with FedEx. During that career, he served as a line captain, check airman, and standards manager. He now dedicates his time as a flight instructor and flying his

fully restored 1942 Stearman biplane.

Some of the opportunities offered in the program are:

FA/18 Flight Simulator

Plane Captain Program

$1,200 Scholarship

Opportunity

• Community Service Hours

The 15th Annual Warbirds, Wings and Wheels Car Show and Swap Meet is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024. Learn more about next year’s show and the Estrella Warbird Museum at ewarbirds.org/www15/index. shtml

Must! Charities goes ‘Out of the Box,’ investing $100,000 into progressive initiatives with local organizations

Organization increases partnerships and communities impacted while building nonprofit awareness

PASO ROBLES — Must! Charities’ $100K

Out of the Box Investment Project’s intent was simple: a total of $100,000 invested into organizations on the Central Coast, serving the needs of our community’s greatest resource: our people. Sixty-six local organizations applied with ambitions to expand services to meet the needs facing our region.

Of those 66, the $100K Out of the Box Investment Project resulted in the selection of 12 diverse nonprofits representing organizations in our community who feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten, and nurture SLO County’s most vulnerable populations. Their stories illustrated a broad range of needs: board development, strategic planning, infra-

structure expansion, additional staffing, leadership training, marketing, and web design.

“The project reaffirmed what we already know about our region — that great people are doing great things in our community,” says Randy Gray, community projects manager at Must! Charities. “So many organizations in our region share the same passion. What is exciting to us is the opportunity to pursue collaborations with them, with each other and ultimately increase those served in SLO County.”

Throughout the process, no ask was considered too small or simple, and no ask was overlooked. Staff and committee members tirelessly reviewed applications and projects and determined an investment of the following organizations for Must! Charities’ $100K

Out of the Box Investment Project:

AIM Youth Mental Health SLO County Parent office hours with a mental health professional that ensure quality evidencebased support for parents.

New officers and board of directors, highlight community service achievements from the past year

ATASCADERO — May marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for Quota of Atascadero as the club’s eight past presidents hosted a delightful afternoon tea in April.

The event served as the platform for outgoing President Deena Pangborn to install the officers and Board Of Directors for the 2023-24 term. Notably, every member of the incoming board had also served in the same positions during the previous year, making it a unique occurrence within the club’s history.

Sandra Rivera, who accepted the position of president for a second term, took a moment to reflect on the highlights of the past year. She shared an inspiring quote

she received during last year’s installation, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

Guided by the president’s theme of “Expanding Quota’s Circle of Love and Service,” the club diligently pursued its mission through the dedicated planning and implementation of various committees.

Rivera provided an overview of the numerous ways in which Quota of Atascadero serves and supports the community. Some of the club’s initiatives included hosting the annual Colony Tea, providing scholarships for local youth, supplying replacement chapter books for Santa Rosa Academic Academy, offering support to Lumina through gas and grocery cards, donating turkeys to The Link, and fulfilling requests from school nurses for essential items.

Additionally, Quota of Atascadero actively participated in hands-on service projects

such as Coats for Kids, assisting at ECHO, packing for soldiers, creating kits for CiroFeed, and distributing hearing awareness items to children during Colony Days. The club also proudly sponsored the Grebots, Colony Days committee, the Lighthouse, and the Community Band.

Rivera concluded her remarks with pride, stating, “Yes, we certainly expanded Quota’s circle of love and service.” The dedication and tireless efforts of the club members were evident in the positive impact made within the community throughout the year.

Looking ahead, Quota of Atascadero is excited to announce its primary FUNdraiser, a themed Bunco event open to the community. The next event, with a lively 4th of July theme, is scheduled for June 29. For more information about the Bunco night, please visit our website at quotaofatascadero.com or contact Sylvia at (805) 237-7326.

City Farm SLO

An outdoor kitchen makeover to enhance its hands-on educational farm that focuses on programs for underserved SLO County youth.

Family Care Network Inc. Its housing support services provide safe housing and necessary support to our community’s most vulnerable youth and families. Funding purchased necessary essentials: furniture, beds, linens, cribs, closet organizers, utensils, cleaning supplies, and more.

Habitat for Humanity

SLO County

Habitat’s Aging in Place initiative focuses on senior homeowners and services that can help ensure applicants continue to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.

Infinite Music

Funded three music programs for underserved youth in SLO North County, grades K-12 (Makin’ Music Club, Rising Stars, and Special Needs for Arts).

One Cool Earth

Twelve cooking kits + specialty items for the 29 school gardens across SLO County. Paso Robles Youth Arts Center

Expand equipment, software, and staff for the video production program and prepare young filmmakers for the 2024 Estreno Film Festival.

Restorative Partners’ Bridge Cafe

Launch the Bridge Cafe’s Catering program with new equipment and training/certifications necessary to properly prepare, serve and execute catering operations.

SLO Botanical Garden

Remodel the Children’s Garden outdoor teaching kitchen with a pizza oven, Santa Maria BBQ, sinks, storage, and shaded demonstration platform.

SLO Noor Foundation

Expand the Whole Community Care project — Must! funds utilized to hire a bilingual outreach coordinator to facilitate an awareness campaign to increase access to health and support services to hard-to-reach populations in under-resourced geographical areas in SLO North County.

Smart Share Housing Solutions

Grow its North County HomeShareSLO home-sharing program, essential homeless prevention, which serves lower-income seniors with housing and support to age in place.

Tolosa Children’s

Dental Center

Purchased a Statim G4 Cassette Autoclave to enable faster sterilization to more efficiently address the dental needs of their underserved and underinsured children.

Plenty of vintage cars and planes were on display Saturday, May 13, for the 14th Annual Warbirds, Wings, and Wheels fundraising event at the Estrella Warbirds Museum. Photo by Rick Evans

The NONPROFIT

Atascadero Greyhound Foundation

AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION

CONTACT INFO

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

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

the 3rd annual Backyard Jam Benefit

Tickets available for

Support Paso

Robles Youth

Arts Center and enjoy an evening of music and community

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center announced the 3rd Annual Backyard Jam Benefit, a community event dedicated to supporting youth arts in the Paso Robles area. Join us on May 31 at The Backyard on Thirteenth in Downtown Paso Robles for an unforgettable evening of music, food, drinks, and fun.

The Backyard Jam Benefit aims to raise funds for the Youth Arts Band and the free Visual & Performing Arts Program, which serves nearly 700 local students aged 5 to 18 annually. With 45 free classes per week in art, theater, music, dance, and creative enrichment, the program provides a platform for young artists to express themselves and nurture their talents.

Prepare to be amazed as the talented band students, joined by Youth Arts Alumni, take the stage to deliver an incredible musical experience. From crowd favorites to their own original compositions, these young musicians are sure to leave you in awe.

Each ticket includes a meal choice from Roots on Railroad, offering a selection of their top five dishes. The Backyard on Thirteenth donates two draft beers, wines, or non-alcoholic

drinks per guest. Indulge in musical performances, desserts, and more surprises throughout the evening.

As seats are limited, they encourage you to reserve your tickets today and to RSVP by May 24.

• Event Details:

• Date: May 31

• Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: The Backyard on Thirteenth, Paso Robles

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit pryoutharts.org/events. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (805) 392-5076 or events@ pryoutharts.org.

Development Director Emily Jagger expressed her excitement for the upcoming Backyard Jam Benefit: “We are thrilled to be invited back to the Backyard on Thirteenth for the 3rd Annual Backyard Jam Benefit for the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center’s free program. This year’s concert promises to be the most exciting yet, featuring new pieces and musicians alongside familiar faces. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors who make this event possible for the students and the community.”

The Paso Robles Youth Arts Center would like to acknowledge the support of their Season Sponsors: The Backyard on Thirteenth, Roots on Railroad, Mechanics Bank, Bank of the Sierra, Coast Hills Federal Credit Union, Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, Rotary Club of Paso Robles, the California Arts Council, and The Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County.

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ATASCADERO

Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project Project No. C2021R02

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The City of Atascadero will receive bids for the “Downtown District Pavement Rehabilitation Project” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until June 8, 2023 at

nization

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/ M E S INC., ELIAS SA-

MAAN, CEO

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 03/07/2023

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LEGAL CM 110

SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIV-

EN THAT THE San Miguel Community Services District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at 601 12th Street San Miguel, California 93451, to consider adopting the Final Budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. You can view the proposed Final Budget at the San Miguel Community Services District offices located at the above address or online at: https://www. sanmiguelcsd.org.

The Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., to adopt the Final Budget and any person may appear and be heard regarding any budget item or adding any item to the Final Budget. The Board may continue the hearing on the budget.

For additional information please contact Board Clerk/ Accounts Manager Tamara Parent 805-467-3388 or tamara.parent@sanmiguelcsd.org. This notice is published pursuant to Government Code section 61110.

BY ORDER OF THE SAN MIGUEL COMMUNI-

TY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kelly Dodds, District General Manager LEGAL CM 237

SAN MIGUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT

1765 Bonita Pl, P.O. Box 180, San Miguel, CA. 93451 805-467-3388 – Fax 805467-9212

www.sanmiguelcsd.org

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED SOLID WASTE RATE INCREASES

Property Owner/Customer: This notice is intended to inform you that the San Miguel Community Services District (SMCSD) will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed rate increase by San Miguel Garbage Company for customers receiving solid waste, recycling, and green waste services within the District. The proposed rate increases will be considered by the District Board of Directors at the Date, time and location specified below. Consistent with the requirements of Proposition 218, this notice provides you with the following information:

1. Date, time and location of the public hearing;

2. The amount of proposed increases;

3. Reason for the basis upon which the amount of the proposed increases were calculated;

4. How to protest the proposed increases.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Public Hearing of the proposed rate increase will be held on:

Date: May 25th, 2023

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Place: 601 12th St., San Miguel, California 93451

If adopted by the District Board of Directors, the proposed increase will become effective June 1, 2023. The proposed rates are attached to this notice.

Reasons for the Proposed Rate Increases:

The proposed rate increases are necessary for the San Miguel Garbage Company to continue to provide safe, environmentally sound, and reliable solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection, transportation and disposal or processing services to the citizens within the San Miguel Community District. Several factors have contributed to these increased costs, including but not limited to: the continued rise in fuel, labor, insurance, recycling fees, disposal fees, and the majority of all other operating expenses.

Basis for the Proposed Rate Increases:

The proposed residential and commercial rate increase of 7.4% is based on the following:

A 7.4% change in Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The Franchise Agreement between the San Miguel Community Services Dis-

trict (SMCSD) and San Miguel Garbage Company permits an annual increase for solid waste collection rates based on the change in Consumer Price Index (CPI). How to Protest proposed rate increase?

Pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution, the following persons may submit a written protest against the Proposed Rate Increase to the District Board Clerk before the close of the Public Hearing referenced above:

• An owner(s) of property (parcel(s)) receiving Solid Waste service within the District’s boundary. If the person(s) signing the protest, as an owner, is not shown on the last equalized assessment roll as the owner of the parcel(s) then the protest must contain or be accompanied by written evidence that such person signing the protest is the owner of the parcel(s) receiving water service; and

• A Tenant(s) whose name appears on the Garbage Company’s records as the customer of record for the corresponding parcel receiving Solid Waste services, service within the District’s boundary (tenant-customer)

A valid written protest must contain a statement that you protest the increase in Solid Waste rates, the address, and Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) of the parcel or parcels which receive Solid Waste services and must be signed by either the owner or tenant-customer of the said parcel or parcels.

One (1) written protest per parcel shall be counted in calculating a majority protest to the proposed Solid Waste rate increase subject to the requirements pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution. Written protest will not be accepted by e-mail or by facsimile.

Verbal protest will not be counted in determining the existence of a majority protest. To be counted, a protest must be received in writing by the District Board Clerk before the close of the Public Hearing referenced above.

Written protests regarding the Solid Waste increases may be mailed to: San Miguel Community Services District P.O. Box 180 San Miguel, CA. 93451

Written protests may also be personally delivered to the District Board Clerk at the San Miguel Community Services District Office located at 1765 Bonita Pl, San Miguel CA. 93451. If valid written protests are presented by the ma-

jority of owners and/or

tenant-customers of parcels receiving Solid Waste services within the District’s boundary, then the District will not adjust/increase the Solid Waste rates. Only one protest per parcel will be counted in determining whether or not a majority protest exists.

Questions:

Please review at the District website www.sanmiguelcsd.org, or contact San Miguel Garbage Company at (805)467-9283, for more information.

Attachments:

Proposed rates effective June 1, 2023.

LEGAL CM 238

2023.

Las tarifas propuestas se adjuntan a este aviso. Razones para los aumentos de tarifas propuestos:

Los aumentos de tarifas propuestos son necesarios para que la Compañía de Basura de San Miguel continúe brindando servicios seguros, ambientalmente racionales y confiables de recolección de desechos sólidos, reciclaje y recolección, transporte y eliminación o procesamiento de desechos verdes a los ciudadanos dentro del Distrito Comunitario de San Miguel. Varios factores han contribuido a estos mayores costos, que incluyen, entre otros: el aumento continuo de combustible, mano de obra, seguros, tarifas de reciclaje, tarifas de eliminación y la mayoría de todos los demás gastos operativos.

DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS

COMUNITARIOS DE SAN MIGUEL

1765 Bonita Pl, P.O. Box 180, San Miguel, CA. 93451 805-467-3388 – Fax 805467-9212 www.sanmiguelcsd.org

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA SOBRE LOS AUMENTOS PROPUESTOS DE LA TARIFA DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS

Propietario/Cliente:

Este aviso tiene la intención de informarle que el Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de San Miguel (SMCSD) llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el aumento de tarifas propuesto por San Miguel Garbage Company para los clientes que reciben servicios de desechos sólidos, reciclaje y desechos verdes dentro del Distrito. Los aumentos de tarifas propuestos serán considerados por la Junta Directiva del Distrito en la fecha, hora y lugar especificados a continuación. De acuerdo con los requisitos de la Proposición 218, este aviso le proporciona la siguiente información:

1. Fecha, hora y lugar de la audiencia pública;

2. La cantidad de los aumentos propuestos;

3. Razón de la base sobre la que se calculó la cantidad de los aumentos propuestos;

4. Cómo protestar por los aumentos propuestos.

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

La audiencia pública del aumento de tarifa propuesto se llevará a cabo en:

Fecha: 25 de mayo de 2023

Hora: 6:00 P.M.

Lugar: 601 12th St., San Miguel, California 93451

Si es adoptado por la Junta Directiva del Distrito, el aumento propuesto entrará en vigencia el 1 de julio de

Base para los aumentos de tarifas propuestos: El aumento propuesto de la tarifa residencial y comercial del 7.4% se basa en lo siguiente: Un cambio del 7.4% en el Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC). El Acuerdo de Franquicia entre el Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de San Miguel (SMCSD) y San Miguel Garbage Company permite un aumento anual para las tarifas de recolección de residuos sólidos basado en el cambio en el Índice de Precios al Consumidor (IPC).

¿Cómo protestar por el aumento de tarifas propuesto?

De conformidad con la Sección 6 del Artículo XIII D de la Constitución de California, las siguientes personas pueden presentar una protesta por escrito contra el Aumento de Tarifas Propuesto al Secretario de la Junta de Distrito antes del cierre de la Audiencia Pública mencionada anteriormente:

• Un propietario (s) de propiedad (parcela(s)) que recibe el servicio de Residuos Sólidos dentro de los límites del Distrito. Si la(s) persona(s) que firma(n) la protesta, como propietario, no figura en la última lista de evaluación igualada como propietaria de la(s) parcela(s), entonces la protesta debe contener o ir acompañada de evidencia escrita de que dicha persona que firma la protesta es la propietaria de la(s) parcela(s) que recibe(n) el servicio de agua; y

• Un inquilino (s) cual su nombre aparece en los registros de la Compañía de Basura como el cliente registrado para la parcela correspondiente que recibe servicios de desechos sólidos, servicio dentro de los

límites del Distrito (inquilino-cliente) Una protesta válida por escrito debe contener una declaración de que usted protesta por el aumento en las tarifas de Residuos Sólidos, la dirección y el Número de Parcela del Asesor (APN) de la parcela o parcelas que reciben servicios de Residuos Sólidos y debe estar firmada por el propietario o inquilino-cliente de dicha parcela o parcelas. Una (1) protesta escrita por paquete se contará en el cálculo de una protesta mayoritaria al aumento propuesto de la tarifa de residuos sólidos sujeto a los requisitos de conformidad con la Sección 6 del Artículo XIII D de la Constitución de California. No se aceptará una protesta por escrito por correo electrónico o fax. La protesta verbal no se contará para determinar la existencia de una protesta mayoritaria. Para ser contada, una protesta debe ser recibida por escrito por el secretario de la Junta de Distrito antes del cierre de la Audiencia Pública mencionada anteriormente.

Las protestas por escrito con respecto a los aumentos de residuos sólidos pueden enviarse por correo a: Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de San Miguel Apartado de correos 180 San Miguel, CA 93451

Las protestas por escrito también pueden ser entregadas personalmente al Secretario de la Junta de Distrito en la Oficina del Distrito de Servicios Comunitarios de San Miguel ubicada en 1765 Bonita Pl, San Miguel CA. 93451. Si la mayoría de los propietarios y/o inquilinos-clientes de parcelas que reciben servicios de Residuos Sólidos presentan protestas válidas por escrito dentro de los límites del Distrito, entonces el Distrito no ajustará/aumentará las tasas de Residuos Sólidos. Solo se contará una protesta por paquete para determinar si existe o no una protesta mayoritaria.

Preguntas: Por favor revise en el sitio web del Distrito www. sanmiguelcsd.org, o comuníquese con San Miguel Garbage Company al (805) 467-9283, para obtener más información.

Accesorios: Tarifas propuestas vigente a partir del 1 de julio de 2023. LEGAL CM 239

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 101316-CA APN: 069-143-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY

2006029844 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Luis Obispo County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HECTOR VALENZUELA AND NADINE VALENZUELA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK

DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; IN THE BREEZEWAY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES BUILDING, 1087 SANTA ROSA STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY

DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 22540 K ST, SANTA MARGARITA, CA 93453

The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $334,694.36

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a

written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 101316-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT:

Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auc-

tion. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 3133319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 101316-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 LEGAL CM 240

NOTICE OF SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned for charges incurred for storage of the property described below, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale, and due notice having been given to the occupants and the time specified in such notice for payment having expired; notice is hereby given that such property will be sold via online auction at www.SelfStorageAuction. com. Bidding will begin at 8:00am on 05/10/2023 and auction bidding will close at12:00pm on 05/27/2023, at which time the auction will be completed and the high bidder will be determined. The property will be available for pickup where said property has been stored and which is located at El Camino Self Storage 1740 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422

#319 Kramer File cabinet, boxes, art easel, printer, stereo, laundry basket #331 Fragile Walker, stroller, picture, boxes, tub, blue case ALL PURCHASED PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD “AS-IS”. THE UNDERSIGNED RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BID ON THE PROPERTY. SALE IS SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION IN THE EVENT OF SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND THE OBLIGATED PARTY. TELEPHONE (805) 466-1444 DATED: 05/09/2023 EL CAMINO SELF STORAGE, LTD. LEGAL CM 241

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

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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.

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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.

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Artichokes and a Busy Weekend

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Idon’t ever want to hear “there’s nothing to do in this town” (or anywhere in North County) because sometimes there’s more to do than you can manage. So then it becomes a matter of simply prioritizing. I remember 40 years ago, that did seem to be the expression I heard many times, and now there’s just no excuse to sit at home and complain.

Make your schedule right now for this weekend. There’s the Olive and Lavender Festival on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Paso Robles City Park. Also, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. take in the 6th Annual Lake Fest and Children’s Day in the Park at Atascadero Lake Park. Why not make the rounds and do both events that are free to the public.

I’ve been looking for recipes for different dipping sauces to use with artichokes. We’ve grown tired of using plain lemon juice and mayonnaise, so I dug out my old 1987 issue of Sunset’s “Fresh

Produce” and found a couple of good ideas to try. See what you think and if you have some other ideas email them to me at bbutz1@ outlook.com. In fact, anytime you want to share a recipe, let me know via my email.

Herb-Mayonnaise Dressing

Ingredients and Directions: Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine or white balsamic vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon each dry basil, oregano leaves, garlic salt, and paprika. Add 1 cup mayonnaise and beat until well blended.

Artichokes with Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

4 medium-size to large artichokes

2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar

2 tablespoons minced green onion (including top)

• 1/4 teaspoon dry tarragon

• 2 small packages (3 ounce each) chive-flavored cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons lime juice

Milk

Directions:

Prepare the artichokes and cook. Drain and let cool to serve cold.

In a small pan, combine vinegar, onion, and tarragon. Bring to a boil; boil until vinegar has evaporated. Set aside. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add onion mixture, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice and beat until well blended. Thin to a dipping consistency by beating in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Serve artichokes cold on individual plates with sauce alongside. Makes 4 servings.

As I was flipping through my “Sunset” I saw this next recipe for mushrooms which would make a great little side for a barbecue. See what your think.

Marinated Mushrooms

Ingredients:

4 cups water

6 tablespoons white wine vinegar

2 pounds small mushrooms

4 or 5 small shallots, cut in half

lengthwise

• 2 large cloves garlic, cut in half

lengthwise

• 3 or 4 fresh tarragon sprigs or 1/2

teaspoon dry tarragon

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup olive oil or salad oil

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:

In a 4-to 5-quart pan, bring water

Misgendered

What’s with all these people wanting to be a member of the opposite sex? This old fogey’s world has been turned upsidedown and I’m having a terrible time properly using the more than 55 gender-neutral pronouns so I don’t offend anyone. I’m telling you, it’s a minefield out there and politically correct people are just waiting to pounce if you say or write something wrong so they can “cancel” you. Whatever that means.

Being curious, I wondered if other species went through sex changes and you’ll be amazed at what I discovered. There’s a fish species called the California Sheepshead that is capable of changing its sex in mid-life, but it’s from California so you’d expect that. But more widely dispersed ocean dwellers like oysters and the Clown Fish can also change their gender.

You’d think that male seahorses

would want to change their sex because it’s the male seahorses that get impregnated, not the females, and the males give birth to as many as 1,500 babies at a time. Whoa nelly. Talk about morning sickness. Who in their right mind would want to raise 1,500 kids? That’s why I have a hard time understanding why men want to be women. Don’t they know that women have to work twice as hard for the same pay, have to raise the kids and manage the household, while all the males do is work their eight hours, come home, sit in their Lazy Boy® and pop the top on a beer can.

Just as Venezualian opossums can choose the sex of their baby ahead of time, there’s an old wive’s tale that says humans can select the sex of their baby by changing the orientation of their bed. Also, according to statistics a human can influence the sex of their baby by what occupation they choose. For example, if you want to improve the chances of having a male baby you might want to become President of the United States because they have 60 percent sons and if you want a daughter you should

become a male abalone diver, fighter pilot or anesthetist as they have more girls than boys. Or you could become an Indian like Elizabeth Warren did. A first or second-born Havasupai Indian child is 1.3 times as likely to be a boy as a girl. But a child born fifth or later is 1.3 times as likely to be a girl. Scientists say the sex of Havasupai children is not random. And consider that after World War II in France and Britain there was a bizarre huge increase in the proportion of boys to girls that were fathered by soldiers.

Bald eagles and some species of hawks know the sex off their eggs ahead of time without the aid of a sonogram because they lay the eggs of their female offspring first so they can be bigger than the males. And crocodiles also have this female intuition because the sex of their babies is determined by how deep their eggs are buried.

So you see, this whole sex thing is way more complicated than previously thought.

If I was a male praying mantis you can bet your daddy long legs I’d want to change my sex because the male can’t copulate while its head is still attached to

Forgiveness

and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar to a rolling boil over high heat. Add mushrooms, cover, return to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, then cover and refrigerate in cooking liquid until next day. Drain mushrooms and pack into a 1-quart glass jar. Poke shallots, garlic, tarragon, and bay leaf down among mushrooms. Stir together remaining 1/4 cup vinegar, oil, and salt, if desired; pour over mushrooms. Cover and let stand at room temperature until next day, then serve. Or refrigerate, covered for up to 3 weeks; if oil thickens, bring to room temperature before serving, Makes about 1 quart.

Note: White Button Mushrooms would be perfect for this recipe. If serving as a little side dish, pour mushrooms in a bowl, draining most of the liquid. Garnish with strips of fresh red, yellow or orange bell pepper. Or dice the pepper and sprinkle over the mushrooms. Don’t forget to include the shallots and garlic that are in the marinade. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbbutz1@ outlook.com

its body and the female initiates sex by ripping the male’s head off. Likewise, if I was female black widow spider there’d be no way I’d want to change my sex because the female eats the male after coupling, which doesn’t sound like anyone’s idea of fun. But I was shocked to discover that for most living things sex is supposedly not a pleasurable act, in fact, humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (Tell that to bulls, dogs and rams.)

Humans are also unique in that the adult males and females live together while most other species live with members of their own sex and only come around the females for one reason and one reason only: a good home-cooked meal.

At age 71 I’m thinking of having a sex change operation myself because male baby boomers have a life expectancy of 72 years while females live, on average, to be 76.

At my age and poor physical condition, I’d do anything to live four more years.

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

withhold it from others. Is their sin greater than ours? A sin is a sin is a sin is a sin – that which can keep us from a holy God and put our eternity at stake. Thank God for His mercy and grace.

“T

hen Peter came and said to Him, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.’”

Matthew 18:21-22

This scripture is not a lecture on actual calculations of how many times you forgive someone before you can seek revenge. It’s simply a figuration that goes beyond our human nature in forgiveness.

It’s been said that holding onto unforgiveness, resentment, and anger is like drinking poison expecting the other person to die.

Matthew 6:14-15 says, “For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly

Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.” Forgiveness is a choice. And no one said it was any easy one. Forgiveness is not based on the offender’s merit. In fact if they never apologize, forgiveness is still resting on you to extend for your sake. Unfortunately, that is the case most times. Hurt people hurt people. They rarely rectify the wrongs they inflict. Do not let their stubbornness, narcissism, or selfishness keep you from your freedom. When Jesus is speaking in Matthew, right after He taught His disciples to pray, I believe He is pointing out that forgiveness is rarely about the offender. If anything we should be driven to forgive so we can be forgiven. What a scary place that would be to put ourselves above God Himself and dictate who can and should be forgiven. I don’t want some other human doing that for me. If God in His abundant mercy extended to us His forgiveness, who are we to

Thank God for Jesus’ blood. Thank God that the veil was ripped in two as the outcome of Jesus’ death on the cross so we can now enter into His presence without our sin holding us back.

Now please don’t think for a second that it is easy as one and done. I have woken up countless mornings in a row with the same deep hurt I went to bed with. But I kept making a conscious decision to mentally, emotionally, and even verbally (without the offender even within earshot) to forgive. It takes practice and intentionality. How do we put it into practice?

Sometimes literal exercises help. Writing the offense down on paper and burning it. Visualize the offender in your hands and lift them and the hurt up to God as you pray. Do a kind unexpected act towards the offender. Write a letter with all your raw

feelings in it but then never send it. But don’t beat yourself up if it’s more agonizing than expected. It will most likely take more than once. Feeling forgiveness doesn’t come naturally to us humans. We were born with a sinful nature, but we don’t have to be a slave to it. We naturally are drawn to identifying as the victim. But where does that get us really?

Let’s be honest, in a malicious scenario, it breeds the offender’s pride. Be the bigger person and don’t give them the satisfaction. Forgiveness is not equivalent to boundaries. Appropriate boundaries are even biblical. (A whole other topic for another time.) You are not someone’s punching bag or garbage dump. You are made in the image of God. If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior, you are now a child of the Most High who deserves to live their best life possible — free of bitterness and unforgiveness.

Sarah Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The Atascadero

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Bearcat Boosters Cornhole Tournament shatters fundraising records with community support

Event raises unprecedented funds, thanks to local businesses and generous donations

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

PASO ROBLES — In its third year, the Paso Robles High School Bearcat Boosters Cornhole Tournament turned out to be one of the highest-earning fundraisers in its history on Saturday, May 13.

Held at the Ravine Waterpark, the Boosters welcomed new activities to this year’s lineup.

Ryan Bueter and Donny Scott debuted at the event as the “Killer Dueling Pianos.” The two donated all of their song request tips back to the Boosters, adding an additional $800 in profit. The generosity of the community did not stop there. Etto Pasta made and sponsored dinner for the event, while Hope Family Winery sponsored the music.

Bearcat Booster member Bridgette Griewank tells us that while they do not have the final profit tallied up, “Between Etto pasta and Hope family winery, they made it possible for this to be probably the biggest fundraiser that I know of that the boosters have ever profited off of.”

“I was speechless when they offered that,”

added Griewank of Etto and Hope Winery’s donation.

Last year, the Boosters raised $8,000 with their cornhole fundraiser. Griewank estimates they profited twice that amount last Saturday. All profits raised by the Boosters go directly towards supporting all Paso Robles High School athletic programs. The big reveal at the event this year was a custom Bearcat Polaris gifted from the boosters to the PRHS Athletic Training in thanks for taking care of all the student’s health needs.

Roblan of the Year and Ravine Waterpark owner Brett Butterfield again donated his venue to the Boosters.

“He is amazing for this community,” said Griewank, thanking Butterfield and his staff.

“I cannot thank him enough for everything that he has done for us.”

Twenty-five teams competed in the cornhole tournament last weekend, which is the maximum amount of teams they can hold due to the schedule of the day, according to Griewank. Annual cornhole prize sponsors were thanks to Cindy and Jennifer Altemeyer. Taking home the winning title were some familiar names:

• 1st Place Winners: Steve Smith and Kirby Walton (two-time champs)

• 2nd Place Winners: Chris Norte and Rick Lehr 3rd Place Winners: Jeff Smith and Jason

Johnson (two-time 3rd place winners)

New this year was bingo, which was a bigger success than Griewank had anticipated, and the 50/50 raffle winners, Jim and Jenn Climer, donated their earnings of $1,140 back to the Boosters in another act of generosity that night.

“Overall, it was a huge success for us, and we are looking forward to next year and hopefully get a little bit bigger,” said Griewank of their third-year fundraiser. “The community support that we received was incredible.”

Griewank wishes to give “A special thank you to the community and all the businesses who donated to our auctions. I believe our community is special and there is not one fundraiser held here in our area that could be successful without all of their continued support.”

Bearcat Boosters Cornhole Tournament

Sponsors:

Etto Pasta — Dinner Sponsor

Hope Family Vineyards — Music Event Sponsor

Justin Winery Dima Gerasimov (Sunrun)

Rotary Club of Paso Robles

• The Pour House

• CoastHills Credit Union

• The Trailer Barn

• Henry Elisarraraz — State Farm Insurance

Big Creek Lumber Full Belly Deli

Week

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: atascaderousd.cyberschool.com/AHS/Department/32-Athletics

“She has stepped into the role of starting pitcher, but can play any defensive position when called upon. She is a selfless player, who leads by example. The coaches are proud of her outstanding play this season and look forward to her senior year.”

• Pristine Cleaning

• Lashes by Jessica Rose

• BrookLin Oaks Pharmacy

Access Talent Solutions

Advanced Concrete & Construction

Redneck Rubbish Removal

Anything Goes

• Brian Thorndyke & Scott Ehrke — Real Team 360 Re/Max Success

Bearcat Boosters Cornhole Tournament

Fundraiser Volunteers:

• Tom Harrington

Heather Gray

Vickie Werling

Jen Chavez

Jenn Climer

• Jenny Martinez

• Stephanie Thorndyke

• Suzanne Hoier

• Debbie Caruana

Eileen Smith

Jill Smith

Linda Gough

Coni Wells

Charleen Borla

• Javier Alba

• Sydney Fox

• Lucas Climer

• PRHS Boys Baseball Team

PRHS Football Team

PRHS Students

Jeff Smith (left) and Jeff Johnson won third place honors in the Bearcat Booster Cornhole Tournament

Chris Norte (left) and Rick Lehr won second place honors in the Bearcat Booster Cornhole Tournament

Steve Smith (left) and Kirby Walton show off their trophies after teaming up to win the Bearcat Boosters Cornhole Tournament. Contributed Photos