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Community calls for action over coach’s online comments Parents and former students urge PRJUSD to address social media posts by assistant basketball coach following Charlie Kirk’s assassination By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
Greyhounds, in the 97th chapter of one of San Luis Obispo County’s most storied high school football rivalries. Dating back to 1919, this century-old feud, interrupted only by World War II and near misses during the pandemic, has long been a cornerstone of community pride, with both teams battling for division titles, playoff berths, and even CIF championships. On this electric Homecoming night for Paso Robles, the
PASO ROBLES — Concerns were raised during the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 23, as parents, former students, and community members urged the district to address controversial social media comments made by Paso Robles High School assistant basketball coach Netta Perkins. The comments, which referenced political commentator Charlie Kirk, have sparked calls from several in the community for the district to investigate and take disciplinary action. Following the public assassination of Kirk on Sept. 10, Perkins took to social media, making the following comments, according to the public speakers and screenshots circulating on social media: • “White on white crime let them sit in it!” • “God does not like ugly! Charlie Kirk reap wat u sow!” • “I love when people find out I meant every word I said” Randall Jordan, chairman of the Republican Party of San Luis Obispo County, addressed the board prior to closed session. Jordan said that while his sons went through PRJUSD and were happy with the education they received at the time, he is concerned with the education students are receiving now through the district. “This employee, I think, needs to be reprimanded and also let go. I don’t think there is any place in this district for someone with that type of vile hate in their heart, especially when they are dealing with our children,” said Jordan. Former PRJUSD teacher and trustee Dorian Baker agreed with Jordan and wants to see a response from the district and see Perkins receive some kind of discipline for her comments. “These are not private
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Tom Jermin Jr. (fourth from left) and Rick Jermin (middle, in green) of Templeton Feed & Grain post with first-responders and other city leaders at one of the fundraisers for the business last weekend. Photo by Ricke Evans/PRP
Templeton comes together for Feed & Grain’s future Weekend of food, music, and community raises funds to rebuild landmark lost to arson fire By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
TEMPLETON — Over the weekend, Templeton came together in a way that highlighted the spirit of smalltown America. Two major fundraisers
— “One Town, One Table” on Friday, Sept. 19, and “The Grain Revival” on Sunday, Sept. 21 — not only generated critical funds for the rebuilding of Templeton Feed & Grain (TF&G) but also gave the community a chance to celebrate what the landmark had meant for generations. The Jermin family, who have been operating TF&G for three generations, had their lives changed after the July 4 fire that destroyed the wooden
grain silos, a familiar sight on Main Street for nearly 80 years. The fire was ruled an act of arson after illegal fireworks sparked an explosive blaze that burned for days and led to the silos’ demolition. Later, authorities confirmed the involvement of four juveniles, with the case turned over to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office. For many residents, the silos and the business behind them represented
more than a feed store — they embodied Templeton’s identity. Families had posed for photos in front of the towering structures, and generations of local youth had been supported by the Jermins through 4-H, FFA, and countless community causes. Abby Allen, manager of Templeton Market and Deli and one of the fundraiser organizers, reflected that TF&G was at the heart of Templeton. To her, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Football players from Atascadero and Paso Robles high schools shake hands after their game Friday, Sept. 19, which the Bearcats won 49-14. Photos by Rick Evans/PRP
Bearcats dominate Greyhounds in 97th rivalry showdown Paso Robles overpowers Atascadero 49-14 on Homecoming night at War Memorial Stadium By HAYLEY MATTSON Publisher, Editor in Chief
PASO ROBLES — The air was filled with anticipation at War Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 19, as the Paso Robles High School Bearcats faced off against their longtime rivals, the Atascadero Tre Clark scores a touchdown against Atascadero in the Bearcats’ 49-14 Homecoming win over the Greyhounds.
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