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SINCE 1889 Making Communities Better Through Print.™ VOL. CXXXIV, NO. VIII
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
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Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day recognizes three industry leaders at fair Mike Massey, Suze Evenson, and George Donati honored at annual California Mid-State Fair event
New fees approved for Paso Robles Municipal Airport
By CAMILLE DEVAUL and CHRISTIANNA MARKS
PASO ROBLES — Friends and family gathered on Thursday, July 20, for the annual countywide reunion — the California Mid-State Fair (CMSF) Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day. Held near the Livestock Gate, the over-50year-old tradition celebrates the backbone of the county, our farmers and ranchers. Three individuals were recognized for their contributions to the agriculture community, but not without paying tribute first to the mother of the California Mid-State Fair — Jo Ann Switzer. For the second year, a recipient was chosen to receive the Jo Ann Switzer Scholarship. Switzer, along with the late Dick Nock, founded the Cattlemen and Farmer’s Day at the CMSF over 50 years ago. Sponsored by John and Pam McPherson, the scholarship went to Ely
All modifications to rates will go into effect on Sept. 1 By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson (left) presents a buckle to the 2023 Cattleman of the Year Mike Massey (right) at the Cattleman and Farmer’s Day on July 20. Photo by Brittany App
Brooks of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship is given to a young individual who shares some of the same hardworking and dedicated characteristics as Switzer herself. Brooks graduated from San Luis Obispo High School earlier this year in April. She has been an indus-
try leader and served as both FFA and 4-H president and a member of the Young Cattlemen’s Association. She will be attending Oklahoma State University this fall. Each year, the community excitedly anticipates the announcement for the coveted Cattleman of the Year, Cattle-
woman of the Year, and Agriculturalist of the Year awards. These individuals go above expectations in the industry. The honorees are selected by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau, San Luis Obispo County Cattlewomen, and San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association.
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“This is a special annual tradition for our local agriculture community dating back to 1963,” explained Farm Bureau Executive Director Brent Burchett. “These three individuals embody our proud farming and ranching heritage in San Luis Obispo County.” CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Municipal Airport will be updating its fees after the Paso Robles City Council approved a new fee schedule during the Tuesday, Aug. 1, City Council meeting. Airport staff proposed new fees and modifications to the structure of the airport. Similar airports in California were looked at when coming up with new numbers. The new fees to be implemented include the following: Transient Aircraft Parking • $30/night ( Jet) CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
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Stefanee Maurice Wins Apple Pie Contest Sponsored by Visit Atascadero Over 50 pies were entered in the contest held at the California Mid-State Fair All kinds of fans flocked to the Paso Robles Event Center main stage to enjoy this year’s Michelob ULTRA Concert Series at the California Mid-State Fair. Photo by Becca Sligh
California Mid-State Fair has bestselling concert lineup in years 10 main acts on the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series Stage at the California Mid-State Fair this year. On top of the six performers we saw, Sammy Hagar, Parker McCollum, By CHRISTIANNA MARKS Pitbull, and Los Tucanes De and BECCA SLIGH Tijuana also graced the stage. NORTH COUNTY — Here are our thoughts on the Paso Robles Press had the plea- rest of the CMSF’s headliner sure of attending six out of the acts.
“This was the best-selling concert lineup across the board that we’ve had since I’ve been on the board,” said CMSF Board President Krista Sabin. “We had a little bit of everything. All the genres were covered.” Opening day of the CMSF was nothing short of special.
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Ten acts from across all genres played on the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series Stage
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The Miss California Mid-State Fair court, (from left) Princess Jenna Wilshusen, Miss Congeniality Shirley Horzen, Princess Natalie Boyd, and Queen Kerrigan Jensen judge the junior division of the Visit Atascadero-sponsored Apple Pie Contest at the California Mid-State Fair. Photo by Becca Sligh
NORTH COUNTY — On Friday, July 28, over 50 San Luis Obispo County residents entered apple pies to be judged and tasted on the Headliner Stage at the California Mid-State Fair. The contest was sponsored by Visit Atascadero and featured multiple pie-tasting panels made up of three judges each. Each judge was tasked with tasting close to six out of the 50-plus pies, deciding on their top choice.
Those six apple pies would then be judged more closely, and the much-loved contest had its three winners. The pies were judged on overall appearance, taste, and overall impression. The judges were provided with a picture of the whole pie before it was cut and divvied up between them. The judges were culinary experts in the county with years of baking experience between them all. Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen Kerrigan Jensen and her court — consisting of Natalie Boyd, Jenna Wilshusen, and Shirley Horzen —
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By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
judged the junior division of the competition. “While they’re finishing up the adult division over here, I’m going to go ahead and announce the winners of the Jr. Apple Pie Contest. If you are here, please make your way to the stage,” said the emcee for the event, Payton Tucker. Third place and the $100 prize went to Charlie Vidito, who was there to receive his award. Second place, winning $250, went to Evelyn Otto, who was not in the audience at the time. CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
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MEMORIAL BENCH Unveiled to Honor Lost Siblings | A2
MELON SEASON Delayed Due to Weather | A3
CODY MORA Named All - Around Cowboy | B1
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