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Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee Announces Queen and Marshal
GOVERNMENT
Supervisors Extend the Agricultural Offset Requirement Termination Date The resolution to leave the IWMA will be presented at the September 14 meeting By MELISSA GUERRA melissa@pasoroblespress.com
Them Breathe” resolution does NOT represent the stakeholder’s beliefs and wishes at Cayucos Elementary School. Quite frankly, the passage of this resolution is an embarrassment to our school.” In response, Superintendent
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 9 a.m. Due to the increase in COVID cases in the county, the meeting was held remotely with a zoom link as well as the usual county website links. The meeting opened with comment on the consent agenda, and Supervisor Debbie Arnold requested to pull item 22 (approving the submittal of an application for the Locally-Operated State Park Grant Program and allowing for the reimbursement of previously incurred Cayucos Veteran’s Hall Rehabilitation Project expenditures) for discussion. Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg requested to make comments on several of the consent agenda items, including reading the resolution recognizing August as the Women’s right to vote month and honoring the 101st anniversary of the right to vote. The consent agenda without item 22 was passed and then discussion on 22 opened. Arnold stated that the item felt too large to be on the consent agenda, given the scope of the project and the budget associated. County council assured the Board that the item could not be pushed to a future meeting as the deadline to apply for the grant is Aug. 31 and that the topic would come back before the Board to make decisions on the spending at a future date. The motion to hold the item for a future date did not receive a second, and the motion passed 4-1 with Arnold in opposition. Next, the Board heard public comment for items not on the agenda, some of which focused on the recent decision to remove the county from the IWMA and wondering why a resolution was not ready to be made at that time to finalize the exit. Supervisor John Peschong made a motion after public comment to bring back a resolution to leave the IWMA on
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Pioneer Day Marshal and Queen: Tom Flynn Sr. and Irene Marquart (left) and the Pioneer Day Belles: (Left to right) Hailey Hodel, Vanessa Mowreader, Isabelle Stemper, Jenna Smith, Mia Lojacono-smith, Avery Hambly, and Megan Hewston. Contributed photos
Tom Flynn Sr. and Irene Elizabeth Smith Marquart are named Paso Robles 2021 Marshal and Queen
at the annual royalty dinner. Tom Flynn Sr. is this year’s Marshal, with Irene Elizabeth Smith Marquart standing by his side as this year’s Queen! Since the first Pioneer day in 1931, a Grand Marshal and Queen have been By CAMILLE DeVAUL chosen from families who have settled our camille@pasoroblespress.com area to reign over the celebration. A Pioneer gentleman is chosen from the PASO ROBLES — On Sunday, Aug. 22, community and is honored with a beautithe Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee ful Marshal’s badge that is presented at the announced this year’s Pioneer Day Royalty Pioneer Royalty Dinner.
HERITAGE
A Pioneer Lady is also chosen from the area to reign over the Pioneer Day festivities as the Queen. The Queen is honored at the annual Pioneer Ladies Luncheon and Tea.
Tom Flynn Sr.
Tom Flynn Sr. was born in San Fernando Valley on Jan. 13, 1938. He was number ten of 13 children. His mother always taught her children the meaning of hard work, and they all had jobs and helped supportthe family. After high school, Tom joined the US
Navy for two years and married his wife Sharon in 1960, just two days after she graduated high school. The two have been married for 61 years now. In 1961, Tom Jr. was born, and in 1963, their second son Marty was born. The boys showed an affinity for working with their dad from the time they were old enough to walk. In 1978 Tom Sr. and Sharon brought CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
EDUCATION
Paso Robles Schools Reopened for In-Person Instruction on August 19 District receives letter from Cayucos parents regarding “Let Them Breathe” resolution
Celebrate Paso Robles Pioneer Day, October 9 Celebrating our Communities Heritage since 1931 By LES STEMPER Chairman, Paso Robles Pioneer Day
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fter the past 17 plus months, our community has proven once again that we are resilient. We believe our “pioneers” endured many challenges in their lifetimes and would agree it is long past due to celebrate our great community. And that, folks, is what we plan on doing! The first Pioneer Day was held on Oct. 12, 1931, and was organized by community volunteers working with generous donations of time, materials, and money. Their goal was to provide a day of community friendship and
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a commemoration of the heritage of Paso Robles and the surrounding areas. The Pioneer Day Parade starts promptly at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown Paso Robles. The parade route starts at 16th and Spring Street and ends surrounding the Paso Robles City Park. It is fun for the entire family. Bring your favorite lawn chairs, hats and sunscreen and plan on a memorable experience. You can expect to see Antique Tractors, Horse-drawn Wagons, Marching Bands, Mounted Equestrian Groups, Youth Groups, Church Groups, Civic Groups, Floats, vintage cars, fire engines, military vehicles, and more. This year’s float theme is “Blast CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
SMART CASE UPDATE
By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District met in person for their Aug. 24 board meeting. The Board did receive a letter from Cayucos parents regarding Cayucos Elementary School District passing of the “Let Them Breathe” Resolution. In addition, the letter was sent to all San Luis Obispo County districts that passed a similar resolution, which PRJUSD did during the last meeting on Aug. 10. The letter stated that Cayucos stakeholders were not given proper notice of their meeting and many were opposed to the resolution. The end of the letter, signed by stakeholders, read: “We wish to express to the other school districts in SLO county that the “Let Them Breathe” resolution passed by the Cayucos Elementary
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Paso Robles George H. Flamson Middle School welcomed back students who were excited to start the 2021-22 school year for in person learning. Contributed photos
School Board during the Aug. 4th Special Board Meeting was done so by the Board without an understanding of if a majority of parents and other stakeholders supported the resolution. Based on the attendance and public comments made at the most recent school board meeting on 8/11/21, it appears that the “Let
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