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School board adopts U.S. 250th, Black History Month resolutions Trustees approve campus donations, new textbooks, and $110,000 replacement of PRHS’s ‘Hula Hut’ By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — It was a light meeting for trustees at the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting. With trustees Nathan Williams and Joel Peterson absent, board approved campus (From left)Rick, Dylan, and Stacey Jermin stand in front of the Templeton Feed and Grain cement building before having it demolished on Monday, Feb. 9, due to damages created by the July 4th fire. Photo by Camille donations, new textbooks, and DeVaul/PRP $110,000 replacement of the PRHS “Hula Hut.” Trustees approved a new resolution that declared the district’s commitment to celebrating America’s 250th anniroof had been removed, and versary on July 4, by promoting Jermin family takes education on the nation’s crews shifted their focus to the first step toward founding principles of liberty, north side of the structure. As heavy equipment pulled away self-governance, natural law, rebuilding after July 4 and the rule of law as outlined fire, clearing way for at the walls, decades-old matein the Declaration of Indepen- return to downtown rials gave way with surprising dence and Constitution. ease. Templeton The resolution emphasizes Rick walked Paso Robles By CAMILLE DEVAUL the importance of teaching Press through the site, pointcamille@pasoroblespress.com students about the sacrifices and ing out cracks in the foundastruggles that shaped the countion and areas where it had become uneven, not only try, honoring veterans and fallen TEMPLETON — On from over time but mainly heroes, and fostering patriotism Monday, Feb. 9, the Jermin family watched as crew first step in moving the fami- behind was nothing but rubble feed store in the 1940s when from the destruction of the and civic understanding. Also approved was a reso- members from ABI Engineer- ly’s business back onto Main and partial structure to the Rick Jermin’s grandfather, Tom fire. The building’s thick lution formally recognizing ing demoed the remainder of Street. original cement building. The Jermin Sr., bought the property, walls, constructed of riverbed February as Black History the Templeton Feed and Grain The final demolition comes building has served many lives and later adding the feed mill rock cement, crumbled almost Month in the district. The reso- on Main Street. The demoli- just over six months after a July during its time on Main Street. and granary that towered over instantly once disturbed — lution acknowledges the origins tion of what remained of the 4th fire erupted and consumed One of which was a grocery Main Street for generations. collapsing more like sand than By about 11:30 a.m., the CONTINUED ON PAGE A2 cement building marks the the granary. What was left store, and then turning into a CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
End of an Era on Main Street: Templeton Feed and Grain Cement Building Demolished
Norma Moye introduces the featured movie at a previous Valentine’s Movie Night at Park Cinemas in Paso Robles. File Photo
Romance in North County this Valentine’s Day
From vineyard sunsets to cozy dinners and thoughtful local gifts, how to celebrate love close to home
Mothers and sons dance during the 2nd Annual Mother-Son Sweetheart Dance at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero the weekend of Jan. 30-31. The mother-son event was expanded to two nights in its second year. Photo by Rick Evans/PRP
Sweetheart dances sell out as families celebrate
2nd Annual Mother-Son and 21st Annual Father-Daughter events bring families together for two nights of tradition By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
ATASCADERO — The Pavilion on the Lake was filled with laughter, music, and unforgettable moments as families gathered for two of Atascadero’s most beloved annual traditions: the 2nd Annual Mother–Son
Sweetheart Dance and the 21st Annual Father–Daughter Sweetheart Dance. Hosted by the City of Atascadero, both semi-formal events embraced this year’s theme, “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You!” Couples danced the night away under the stars to music from DJ Manny Medina, enjoyed snacks and door prizes, and captured memories with professional photographer Jimmy De. Tickets for the event went quickly, selling out ahead of time. According to Recreation Coordina-
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tor Ashley Zamora, both events were completely sold out over their two-night runs. The Mother–Son Sweetheart Dance, held Jan. 30 and 31, marked its second year and saw a key addition: a second night. Zamora said the expansion helped spread out age groups and created a more relaxed atmosphere. “It was just as great,” Zamora said of the event compared to its inaugural year. “It seemed much more mellow with adding CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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NORTH COUNTY — Where rolling vineyards meet small-town charm, North County sets the stage for a Valentine’s Day filled with warmth, flavor, and unforgettable moments. The North County offers couples a romantic escape rooted in world-class wines, inspired cuisine, and thoughtful local touches— without the crowds or pretense. This February, love is best cele-
brated close to home, wrapped in rustic elegance and genuine connection. A perfect Valentine’s evening often begins around the table. In Atascadero, Guest House Grill delivers cozy romance with its saloon-style ambiance, crackling warmth, and hearty American comfort food. Known for perfectly cooked steaks, fresh seafood, and a well-curated bar featuring local wines, it’s the kind of place where conversation CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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