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SEPTEMBER 11
El Paso de Robles Chapter, NSDAR Presents Local Fire Departments with 9/11 Flags
Trustees Again Debate Changes to Newly Approved Resolution for Traditional Titles Two proposed resolutions for traditional titles were rejected By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
NSDAR members present a 9/11 flag to the Paso Robles Fire Department. Shown from left: Linda Wood, Jason Cox, Justin Ludwig, Keely Fortune, Lida Lucas, Josh Ruiz, Mike Orr, and Joel Platter. Photo by Christianna Marks
The Daughters of the American Revolution handed out five 9/11 flags last week
the American Revolution), presented local fire departments with flags commemorating 9/11 last week. On Thursday, Sept. 8, the DAR thanked both Fire Stations By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com 1 and 2 in Atascadero, the Templeton Fire Department, NORTH COUNTY — and Shandon Fire Department The El Paso de Robles Chap- for their service by presenting ter, NSDAR (Daughters of them with the flags. And on
Friday, Sept. 9, they headed to the Paso Robles Fire Department to do the same. “We chose to do this because, well, first and foremost, we’re patriots, and we want to celebrate the job and responsibility the fire departments do,” said Regent Susan Howard. “And we also want to honor for Patriot’s Day the fallen
firefighters, the fallen policemen, and support our local fire departments in letting them know that we support them, we revere them, we honor them every day of our lives.” The Daughters of the American Revolution are dedicated to preserving history, honoring patriots of the Revolutionary War, and making sure that the
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patriots of today are also celebrated. “We’re just thankful for groups like this that still believe in patriotism and want to serve our country. That’s our mission, to serve the citizens of Atascadero and groups like this that partner with us in that cause,” stated Atascadero’s Fire CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
PASO ROBLES — A revised resolution was brought forward in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13, regarding the use of traditional titles within the district. During the Aug. 23 board meeting, trustees approved “Resolution No. 23-02 Regarding the Use of Traditional Titles” with a 4-3 vote (trustees Nathan Williams, CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
FUNDRAISER
Local Farm Shares Effects from Recent Heat Wave Community shows its Day through Christmas. “We tell everybody we run support for on God and girl power right long-standing local now,” says Stemper. farm stand Stemper and her family By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
TEMPLETON — We are finally on the other side of an extreme heat wave on the Central Coast, but local farmers are still feeling the repercussions of weeks-long temperatures of 110 degrees. Jack Creek Farms shared the effects of the prolonged heat had on their crops, especially their apples. “I honestly don’t think I had a single crop that was left unscathed,” said Becky Stemper, who farms, owns, and operates Jack Creek with her family. Jack Creek Farms is a “u-pick” farm stand that sits just off Highway 46 West. Stemper, along with her mother and sister, do all of the work on the farm from planting to harvesting and all the work that goes in between. They offer seasonal fruits and vegetables from Memorial
explained that while farming in California during a drought is hard, adding in the extreme heat is devastating. With 30 varieties of apples on their farm, Stemper estimates they lost approximately 50 percent of their crop. She explained ten days of 110 degree weather cooked the apples on the tree, turning them into a leather like consistency. Having a farm that is smaller than commercial but larger than a backyard garden presents challenges like the inability to afford high costing equipment and methods to combat the heat. With trees already stressed from the drought, the heat was an added challenge to the trees which were already set to have a low yielding year. Stemper and her family conserve water as much as they can, relying on dry farm methods and using drip irrigation as a nearly last resort. Additionally, Stemper and her family lost their second season grow of blackberries CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
SPORTS
Gala attendees celebrated an ‘Evening in Capri’ at Rava Winery on Aug. 20. Photo by Shelby Caitlin Photography
A Record-Breaking ‘Evening in Capri’ Event
Close to $340,000 was raised at the gala fundraiser for Cancer Support Community CCC By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — The Cancer Support Community California Central Coast (CSC-CCC) held its 7th Annual Harvest, Hope, & Healing Gala on Aug. 20, and it was yet another record-breaking year. Nearly $340,000 was raised
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during the “Evening in Capri”themed fundraiser held annually at Rava Winery in Paso Robles. This year’s fundraiser brought in $80,000 more than last year’s then record-breaking year. “We were super excited about it this year,” said Executive Director Candice Sanders. CSC-CCC is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping those affected by cancer by offering services and support groups for the patients and their loved ones. With a motto of “So that no one faces cancer alone,” CSC provides a professional program
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of emotional support as well as education in order for participants to learn vital skills that will enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and restore hope regardless of the stage of the disease. Proceeds from the night go towards running CSC-CCC’s various programs, including individual counseling, support groups, health and wellness, patient navigation, and education to local families touched by cancer. Funds were raised through various auction items, including a trip to Italy Sanders says was
a very popular item. Another unique item up for auction was the Ultimate Top Gun Experience which took one lucky winner into the “danger zone.” Major sponsors of the Gala this year included Rava Wines + Events, Erin Hearst and Circle 6 Ranch, David, and Nancy Lacey, Avila Traffic Safety, 13 Stars Media, Clark Company Ranch and Real Estate, and Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. On top of fine wine and good food, two community members were honored for going above CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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