Atascadero News • January 5, 2023

A Happy and Prosperous New Year to All!

YEAR’S

Atascadero: our people.

Every community has experienced a foundational transformation over the last few years as we adapted and re-adapted to ever-changing conditions. Whether it’s the evolution of our Downtown or any of the new developments across the City, while most of the feedback we get is excitement, some residents express concern that these changes might jeopardize the character of our charming town.

I’ve made Atascadero my home for nearly 20 years and have enjoyed being an integral part of our City’s continued growth from a bedroom community to a place where folks want to be, where nightlife is burgeoning, restaurants and shops are booming, and there’s something fun for your family to do all year long.

People across the County, and California, are realizing what’s so special and unique about

First Baby Born at Sierra Vista Hospital

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — New Years Day, Sunday Jan. 1, welcomed Luca Mattias Hermosillo into the world at Sierra Vista Medical Center at 10:03 a.m.

Luca was born to his parents, Miguel and Allyson Hermosillo, weighing in at eight pounds and one ounce and 20.5 inches long. Congratulations to the Hermosillos!

I hear and understand these questions. Part of what drew me to Atascadero many years ago was the relaxed pace, the quality of life, and the neighborliness of our community. But none of that has changed – we simply want our current residents and business owners to feel safe and supported as we welcome our future neighbors to enjoy Atascadero’s quality of life.

As we crafted our goals for Atascadero’s successful D-20 sales tax measure in 2020, we underwent an extensive public outreach campaign, seeking input from local residents about the main issues they wanted addressed and prioritized. Over

Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services Celebrates 100 Years with New Year’s Eve Bash

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Firefighter’s Association brought back their New Year’s Eve Bash Centennial

Celebration Fundraiser this year. There, local residents and fire and emergency personnel celebrated Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services’ 100 years of operation, which was an addition specific to this year, as well as ringing in the New Year.

“COVID, obviously, killed some of the fun, so we decided to dig it [the New Year’s Eve Bash] back up, especially

since we’re celebrating our 100-year anniversary,” stated Cody Ferris, a firefighter with Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services. “We wanted to celebrate with the public and as a department for 100 years of service.”

The Bash started at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31, at Springhill Suites by Marriott with a sold-out, sitdown dinner for guests who purchased tickets

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early. The dinner was catered by Springhill Suites and consisted of delicious, mouthwatering food. Then from 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2022, to 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2023, more guests who had purchased tickets for the later festivities joined in the fun.

“We wanted to keep it rolling with the public and have as many people as we can to celebrate,” added Ferris.

a ticketable offense.

$17 an hour.

BY JUDY ABEL Special to Atascadero News

CALIFORNIA — Each year California enacts new legislation with dozens of changes to state law. Here are some new laws that took effect on Jan. 1, 2023:

The Freedom to Walk Act nearly legalizes jaywalking. Crossing the street outside a designated sidewalk won’t automatically be

However, if law enforcement deems the action of a rogue walker creates an “immediate danger of a collision” then a jaywalking ticket can be issued.

Vehicles must move over to an adjacent lane of traffic if one is available before passing a bicyclist. AB 1909 also prohibits governments from requiring bicycles to be licensed.

California’s minimum wage is increasing to $15.50 an hour. In San Francisco, the minimum wage is nearly

Pay equity is behind SB 1162, which expands on existing transparency laws that mandate all workplaces with 15 or more employees to include a salary range in job postings. Employers with more than 100 workers must submit certain data to the state, including salaries of employees and contractors broken down by gender, race, and ethnicity.

Removing the “pink tax” is behind AB 1287. The law prohibits charging a higher

BY CONNOR ALLEN Special to Atascadero News

ATASCADERO — On Wednesday, Dec. 21, the City of Atascadero and Atascadero

High School celebrated their fall semester CIF and State champions via a parade that ended in a celebration at City Hall. The parade recognized the efforts and achievements of sophomore running standout Frannie Perry, who took home first place in the Division 3 Cross Country Cham-

pionships at Woodward Park in Fresno on Nov. 26, and the Atascadero High School football team that earned both a CIF and State title in the month of December.

The route began at Olmeda Avenue and detoured down to West Hall and finally onto Palma before ending at

City Hall, which had several important local figures waiting on the excited athletes. Not only did the athletes get a parade, but they were also escorted by local police and fire trucks, including some vintage rides, like the old city fire truck that makes its

(Back row from left) Brett Hildebrand AFD, Zach Jackson AFD, Courtney Roach, Cody Ferris (me) AFD, Andrew Luera AFD, Jack Light AFD, Tom Birkenfeld AFD (bottom row from left), Dean Pericic AFD, Angela Pericic, Maegann Jackson, Megan Miranda, Matt Miranda AFD, and Natane Light attend the New Year’s Eve Bash Centennial Celebration Fundraiser. Contributed Photo.

The Greyhounds football team and varsity cheer pose for a photo on the steps of City Hall after the Championship Parade on Dec. 21. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN

By HEATHER MORENO Mayor of Atascadero

Atascadero ‘First Fridays’ Kicks Off This Week

Downtown Pub Crawl on Jan. 6 will start the year-long tradition

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the 2023 First Fridays in Downtown Atascadero. Every month on the First Friday, the Downtown will be the place to be with a promotional theme or concert for local residents to come and enjoy the variety of boutique shops, craft breweries, wine bars and pubs, restaurants, and entertainment offered all within walking distance.

The First Friday in 2023 will kick off on Jan. 6 with a Downtown Pub Crawl featuring the local breweries, wine bars, and drinking establishments along with shops open a little later and an opportunity to support your local businesses. Participating locations will have a Pub Crawl Card and if you get three stamps from three different locations, the card will be entered

to win prizes from local businesses. There is no requirement to purchase anything in order to participate in this promotion. Participating Pub Crawl locations include Ancient Owl Beer & Bottle Shoppe, Carbon 6 Wine Bar, Central Coast Distillery, Cielo Ristorante, Colony Market & Deli, Kula Vineyards & Winery, The Poisoned Apple, Raconteur Room, Street Side Ale House, Tent City Brewing, Unhinged! Wine Bar, Whiskey & June and Wild Fields Brewhouse. January is also Visit SLO CAL’s Restaurant Month and a perfect opportunity to enjoy a variety of restaurants offering different menu options.

As First Fridays continue, there will be a variety of themes to enjoy. Following is what to expect:

Jan. 6: Downtown Pub Crawl February 3: #ATownwithHeart Art & Wine Walk & Complimentary Horse drawn Carriage Rides

• Mar. 3: Concert in Downtown (Band TBD)

Apr. 7: Stellar Band at Historic City Hall May 5: Spring Art & Wine Walk Jun. 2: Downtown Pub Crawl

• Jul. 7: Sōleffect Band at Historic City Hall

• Aug. 4: Concert in Downtown (Band TBD)

• Sept. 1: Concert in Downtown (Band TBD)

• Oct. 6: Summer Art & Wine Walk

• Nov. 1: Concert at The Plaza (Band TBD) Dec. 1: Light up the Downtown plus Art & Wine Walk.

First Friday Concerts are complimentary and most of the First Fridays will kick off between 5:30 and 6 p.m. When there is a concert, the public is encouraged to bring a low-back chair. Make a night of it as a date night or with the family to enjoy the variety of eating establishments, shops and entertainment in the Downtown.

For more information on the First Friday’s promotion or other events and activities, go to VisitAtascadero.com/events. If you are a band and interested in playing at one of the First Friday dates, please contact Terrie Banish at (805) 470-3490.

CONCERTS

City Accepting Applications for Summer Concerts in the Park

Musical talent can apply to play in the concert series 2023 summer season

STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — Paso

Robles Recreation Services and the Paso Robles REC Foundation are currently accepting applications for interested performers for the 2023 Summer Concerts in the Park series. This highly popular family-friendly concert series attracted over 25,000 attendees in the summer of 2022 and has been an annual tradition

throughout the area since 2001. All shows are free and feature a wide variety of local and regional musical entertainment in the City Park gazebo.

“We were thrilled with the outstanding attendance during our Summer Concerts in the Park Series last summer,” commented Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Paso Robles. “Our varied lineup of talented musicians delivered fabulous shows throughout the entire season. We’re excited to assemble another crowd-pleasing schedule of performances for the 2023

season.”

Concerts will take place on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m., June 15 through August 24, 2023. Musicians interested in consideration for the 2023 season must submit a press kit by Friday, January 27, 2023 containing the following materials:

A completed Band Interest Form available at prcity.com/concertsinthepark

• One to two relevant videos of previous performances in the last three years CD demo or downloadable songs

Website or Facebook page information or link Set list to cover a two-hour set

• Two references

Interested performers must email an electronic press kit (EPK) by the January 27, 2023 deadline to Recreation Services Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt Lund at wlund@ prcity.com or submit a physical press kit to Concerts in the Park, Attention: Wyatt Lund, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. For more information, please contact Wyatt Lund at (805) 237-3990 or at the email address above.

WINE COUNTRY

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Launches New Brand Video

top 10 wine podcasts.

STAFF REPORT

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance rolled out their new brand video, “Where Wine Takes You.” This new promotional video is meant to inspire audiences to visit Paso Robles wine country and immerse themselves in the region. The two-minute video captures the essence of the famed wine country, highlighting the beauty of the region, the warmth of hospitality, the diversity of wines and personalities, and the maverick spirit that is Paso Robles.

“Seeing Paso Robles wine country through this video highlights what makes this region so special,” said Joel Peterson, executive director of the

“With so many incredible wineries, vineyards, and food and wine experiences to see, we wanted to create a showpiece for people to remember why they love Paso Wine Country.”

The “Where Wine Takes You” (WWTY) video will be shared across many social media platforms in its entirety and in clips. The WWTY

Event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Sunken Gardens with over 30 tamale vendors

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Tamale Festival to be held in the Sunken Gardens and Downtown Atascadero on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

This year, the festival will host nearly 30 tamale vendors from across California, offering a variety of tamales for purchase, from gourmet to traditional to sweet tamales.

Entertainment will include your favorite emcee, Francisco Ramirez, and Medina Light Show Designs, plus a wide variety of music from Mariachi Mexicanisimo, Ranchero Artist

video is a component of a larger campaign to promote the Paso Robles wine region by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. Which includes the Pasowine.com website and blog, a robust advertising strategy in drive and direct flight markets, as well as the podcast, “Where Wine Takes” You. With more than 65 episodes and growing, it’s consistently one of the

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Paso Robles wine country is located along California’s Central Coast, halfway between Los Angeles to the south and San Francisco to the north. Known for its diversity of wines and styles, there are more than 60 different wine grape varieties grown in the region with 250+ wineries and 41,000 acres under vine. Accolades for the region, its people, and its wines abound with international awards, recognitions, and high scores annually.

The “Where Wine Takes You” video was shot entirely in Paso Robles wine country, utilizing winemakers and wine country personalities as on-camera talent. The video highlights the region from many perspectives, including the people, the place, and the wines, all the while consistent with the flavor that is Paso Robles.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance produced the “Where Wine

Takes You” video in conjunction with the local production company, Acacia Productions. Lead Producer and Photographer Cameron Ingalls and Director and Photographer, David Delmore helped strategize, visualize, and execute this visually stunning piece. For more information and to learn more about Paso Robles Wine Country, visit PasoWine.com.

About Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance is the official trade organization that represents wineries, growers, and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s third-largest wine region. It encompasses more than 40,000 vineyard acres and 250 wineries.

balloon animals, a photo booth with “Waffles,” the miniature donkey, fireworks, and plenty of fun for all ages. Over 90 vendors will be on display, offering everything from merchandise and crafts to adult beverages to a wide variety of food vendors with tamales and beyond tamales to appease everyone’s palette and appetite.

The very popular “Best Tamale Contest” will be in the works, where all tamale vendors can showcase their outstanding work to our celebrity judges to decide the “best” tamale. Plus, the “Tamale Eating Contest” and the “Chihuahua Costume and Pet Contest” will be available for those who wish to participate.

La Marcha Sound, Steppin’ Out Band, Brass Mash, and Outlaw Mariachi. Enjoy bounce houses, Zorb Balls, obstacle courses; bungee jumps from Bubble Fun 101, face painting,

The event is free to attend and enjoy the entertainment, but don’t forget to bring your wallet to purchase delicious food, activities, and merchandise, and be sure to place your orders from your favorite tamale vendor(s). The event will go on even if there is rain.

For more information, go to visitatascadero.com.

Manuel Enrique and his horse the Famous Dancing Horses, and the Folklorico El Padrecito Dancers from Guadalupe. Live music will be provided by Dante’ Marsh and the Vibe Setters,

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

(From left)

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Another Course of Rain Hits Central Coast This Week

and is again exceeding our regular winter rain income, with flood warnings intact on New Year’s Eve.

Christmas brought some warmth, but cold weather and more rain are again at the forefront this week.

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

CENTRAL COAST — Increasing rain prevailed this past weekend

On Dec. 31, Morro Bay received 2.4 inches, and San Luis Obispo had 2.97 inches of rain, according to slocountywater.org. Ocea -

no’s rainfall increased back up to 1.58 inches, which is the amount it endured in early December. In the South Portal region, near the Men’s Colony, rainfall accumulated to 3.19 inches.

Rainfall measurements (in inches) over the weekend of Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, as noted on slocountywater.org and prcity.com.

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• Paso Robles: 1.58

• Atascadero: 1.56

• Templeton: 1.89

• Cambria: 2.16

Arroyo Grande: 1.87

Rain has surmounted to be quite increasing in increments since July, above average, with Morro Bay totaling in 17.93 inches, San Simeon with 34.23 inches, and

Upper Lopez Lake with 15.88 inches.

With high humidity and heavy precipitation, more rain is expected throughout the week in the county. Wind is also set to assist in high surf with waves in Morro Bay and Pismo Beach set to reach 12-18 feet on Jan. 5 and 6, according to magicseaweed.com.

It’s Happening on Main Street in Paso Robles

BY KARYL LAMMERS

PASO ROBLES — Did you know January is named after Janus, the Greek God of endings and beginnings? He is shown with two heads, one looking at the past and the other at the future. The Romans felt that he gave them the opportunity to be forgiven for their wrongdoings in the past, so they would make promises and give gifts

believing that Janus would bless them for the future. This tradition of “resolutions” dates back to 153 B.C. Look back with gratitude for all your blessings and move forward to the future with optimism and hope. Paint your future with positively — be inspired and have faith!

Downtown Main Street is off the event calendar this month. We’re busy planning our 2023 Community Events. It’s impossible to go forward without first thanking our volunteers for making the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street the soul of this town. Most events happen throughout the year, but the holidays bring a finale of multi-

ple events and many volunteers. A special Thank You to those who helped out with Elegant Evening, Light-up Downtown, Christmas Light Parade, Vine Street Victorian Showcase and The Victorian Teddy Bear Tea: Lu Esposito, Dale Gustin, Ralph Rupe, John Perry, Janice Nelson, Pam Alch, Diane Cassidy, Genie McLean, Freda Berman and her City Crew, Brett Butterfield, Jerry Corbaley, Mike Jaramillo, Jan Hopp, Debbie Lagomarsino, Candice Sanders, Salei Fause, Tiana Abby Lili, Rosanna Silva, Trish Boswell, Chad Stevens, Bobby Horn, Kelly Horn, Mountaintop Charles, Janice

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Nelson, Linda Colwell, Teri Boulware, Sharon Sobraske, Norma and Grace and Carolyn Dildine.

I hope I got everyone! A very special thank you to you Susanne, for keeping us organized and everything in order all year long ... you’re the best!

Our first event for 2023 will be the Valentine Movie Night in February! I’ll have details in the February issue. Call Main Street (805) 238-4103 for early details. Want to be a part of this fun, happy organization? Call the office and join our volunteer Team.

The January full moon, called “The full Wolf Moon” arrives on

Cuesta EMT Students Donate AEDs to ECHO

dents facing homelessness. They were extremely grateful to be the recipient of the student’s generosity and said they have wanted to obtain AEDs at their shelters for several years now.

Friday, Jan. 6 at about 6 p.m. This micro-moon finds the moon at its farthest point from the earth. Listen for the howls of the wolves, they are defining territory, locating pack members, reinforcing social bonds or coordinating hunts.

Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. Make 2023 your best year yet, a year where life is peaceful and what you want, you get. Surround yourself with love and warmth as this new year begins. Brace yourself, exciting times are ahead! Keep reading this magazine for all the latest happenings in and around Paso.

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NORTH COUNTY — On Dec. 19, 2022, students from the Cuesta College EMT program presented the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) with two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). The students created this project because they wanted to support their communities by providing life-saving equipment to the ECHO locations in Paso Robles and Atascadero. The students created this project and raised the funds through their class, friends, and family. ECHO (echoshelter.org) was established in 2001 and provides comprehensive services to resi -

The Public Safety Development Group (publicsafetydg.org), a new local non-profit organization, was excited to provide consultation to the students and facilitate the donation to a great organization like ECHO.

AEDs for Hearts (aedsforhearts. com), another locally owned business, was also excited to support the Cuesta EMT students. AEDs for Hearts provided one AED at a reduced cost then generously offered to match the students by donating a second AED to their project.

Templeton Recreation Foundation Receives Donation

TEMPLETON — The Templeton Recreation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, would like to thank

and recognize the Lewis & Christyn Mathis Charitable Trust for a $5,000 donation. This generous donation will allow the foundation to assist the Templeton Recreation Department in providing ongoing quality programs for youth and the community at large.

Templeton Recreation Foundation President Janice Burch, remarked that “the money will be put to good use by providing additional funding for future recreation programs and/or facility updates.” She added that “we are touched to receive a donation that makes an invest-

ment in our community.”

The Templeton Recreation Foundation is committed to focus public attention on Templeton parks and recreation programs, facilities, and services. The foundation supports Templeton Recreation through annual fundraising

events. Individuals and businesses that are interested in providing donations, endowments, and/or bequests to ensure the ongoing quality and stability of the Templeton Recreation Department are encouraged to visit the foundation’s website at templetonrecfoundation.com.

Atascadero Mutual Water Company Issues Well-Wishes to Bookkeeper’s Retirement

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ATASCADERO — The city of Atascadero, in conjunction with Paso Robles through their joint broadband strategy project, and the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast, have launched an internet needs assessment survey and speed test campaign for the public to self-report their digital experiences and internet speeds at home, work, or wherever they connect. The campaign is focused in North County to support the strategy project, but all county residents are encouraged to participate in the data collection to provide a countywide understanding of reliable high-speed internet availability. The data collected will assist in identifying unserved and underserved households in the region.

“Reliable, fast, and accessible internet is imperative for both Atascadero businesses and residents alike,” according to Josh Cross, President/CEO

of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. “For communicating with customers, advancing business automation, sharing marketing materials, and improving workplace productivity, broadband is essential for our business community. I encourage everyone to take the speed test.”

In December 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, Broadband for All, to advance the State’s commitment to bring affordable access to high-speed internet service across California. The information collected will be used to seek funding to improve affordable access to high performing internet countywide to work toward digital equity, inclusion, and access.

The North County Broadband Strategic Plan (NCBSP) is aimed at better understanding internet availability and will help direct federal and state funding to priority projects that will increase affordable access to high-speed internet. Data from the survey and speed test campaign will be mapped by GEO Software which is developed and licensed by Breaking Point Solutions, LLC and marketed by GEO Partners, LLC. The data will be used to identify areas in the county with low or no access to high-speed internet.

“With 26 square miles, the City of Atascadero is geographically the largest city in the County. We commit to work toward ensuring that every one of our residents and businesses has access to resilient, reliable, and redundant broadband connectivity,” said Mayor Heather Moreno. “And we want to impress upon our residents the tremendous importance of taking no more than 10 minutes to complete this survey.”

The public is encouraged to go to pcbroadband. org/needsassessment/ to self-report their internet needs and take a speed test on a personal computer or laptop at home, work, or wherever they connect. For North County residents, data collection for the NCBSP will wrap up by early 2023. Individuals can report areas with low or no internet service, and locations where access to the internet is unaffordable. Individuals without internet access can go to their local library to take the needs assessment test on a public computer. Privacy controls protect responses, and anonymous participation is an option as no individual information will be released. Data collected will include location, internet speed, and monthly internet cost.

ATASCADERO — After 20 years of dedicated service to Atascadero Mutual Water Company’s (AMWC’s) shareholders, Bobbi Stoffel, AMWC’s bookkeeper, has set her sights on a well-deserved retirement.

Bobbi will soon be spending more time with her family and enjoying her golden years.

Bobbi began her career at AMWC in 2003 as a customer account specialist and seamlessly transitioned into the role of bookkeeper upon the retirement of AMWC’s previous long-time bookkeeper.

Over the years, Bobbi made it a priority to generously share her time and wealth of experience and knowledge with her co-workers to contribute to the smooth operation of the Customer Service department.

Although Bobbi’s primary responsibility was bookkeeping, she was a Customer Service leader and enjoyed helping AMWC’s shareholders with any issues that arose.

Everyone at AMWC will greatly miss Bobbi and will never forget her contributions to the organization. They wish Bobbi all the best in her retirement.

EMT students create and raised funds for new project providing lifesaving equipment

Between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, most cities in the county received nearly two inches of rain

After 20 years, Bobbi Stoffel will be retiring to spend time with family

A special thank you to all the volunteers who helped make December memorable

Lewis & Christyn Mathis

(From Left) Erin Brown, Julie Marshall, Caine Marshall (Portola Built Construction), Meghan Calmere, Osie Reyes, Ali Marshall, Mimi Rodriguez (ECHO), Wyatt Marshall (Cuesta EMT), Logan Knuckles (Cuesta EMT), David Kline (Cuesta EMT), Lauren Lepe (Cuesta EMT), Michael Smiley (Public Safety Development Group), Joan Reilly (AEDs for Hearts). 15 other donors were unable to

News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

PASO ROBLES

City Issues Evacuation Warning for Salinas Riverbed

In advance of a powerful storm, the City of Paso Robles issued an evacuation warning for the Salinas Riverbed within the city limits. The Salinas Riverbed is extremely hazardous during significant rain events, and river levels can rise rapidly.

According to the city, Wednesday’s storm is associated with an “atmospheric river,” bringing potential for significant rainfall and wind gust up to 60 mph. The storm is expected to be heaviest Wednesday night into Thursday. This storm has the potential for substantial damage and threat to human life.

Recent rainfall has saturated the ground, and winds associated with these storms increase the potential for downed trees and power lines. Always be aware of your surroundings, drive safely, stay clear of downed utility lines, and avoid all water crossings.

Please do not call 911 to report power outages. You can report outages to PG&E at (800) 743-5002 or visit pge.com for more information on outages in your area.

For more information on flood safety tips, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.

City Preparing for Potential Local Flooding

Rainfall amounts from current and anticipated winter storms could be significant, which may potentially cause local flooding. City staff has taken preemptive measures to mitigate and/or reduce the flooding potential where possible (i.e., drain cleaning, etc.). The city continues to clean the storm drains and drainage pipes throughout the year to minimize the potential for flooding.

If you wish to make sandbags to protect private property, the city has sand available at the City Streets Yard at 1220 Paso Robles St. (refer to the graphic below). Please make sure to bring a shovel.

Empty sandbags are available for purchase at the following locations:

• Burt Industrial Supply Lowe’s

• Blake’s Hardware

• SiteOne Hardscape Center

• Farm Supply

For guidance on disaster preparedness (i.e., Flood Safety Checklist), please visit the City of Paso Robles Emergency Services website at prcity.com/432/Disaster-Preparation.

Important Emergency Contact Information:

Emergencies

Paso Robles Police Department | 911 or (805) 237-6464

Electrical/Power PG&E | (800) 743-5002

Storm/Street/Drainage Questions Department of Public Works | (805) 237-3861

Stormwater Hotline stormwater@prcity.com | (805) 227-7240

Two Arrests Made After

Compliance Check

The Paso Robles Police Department routinely conducts compliance checks of subjects on active probation, or parole or are deemed a threat to the community.

A compliance check was conducted on Dec. 22, and Bill Benjamin Hernandez, a 51-year-old resident of Paso Robles, was arrested on a warrant for felony traffic evasion, and Stephanie Joy Dukes, a 43-year-old resident of Paso Robles, was arrested on 14 outstanding warrants. Both subjects were transported and booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

The Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any important criminal information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464, or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 24-hour hotline at 805-549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

ATASCADERO

City Advises Safety Awareness and Preparation for Upcoming Rainstorm

Weather forecasts predict a significant rainstorm event within the next 24-48 hours, with the potential for heavy winds and rain. City crews are working hard to prepare storm drains, roadways, and city facilities for the rainstorm. Residents are being advised to take extra care while driving, and to watch for flooded streets, as well as for possible downed limbs and trees.

Flooding and downed limbs or trees in the streets may be reported by calling the city’s Public Works Department during regular weekday business hours at (805) 470-3148; or Police Dispatch at (805) 461-5051 outside regular business hours. Residents should always call 911 if the situation is an emergency, such as a blocked road or downed power line.

Be ready for possible storm-related power outages by checking flashlight batteries and making sure to have plenty of non-perishable food and water on hand.

If a property owner has a culvert, drain pipe, drain inlet, etc., on their property, please clear and dispose any material (leaves, sand, and other debris) that would impede the flow of stormwater. This includes drainage facilities underneath private driveways. While removing the material, avoid blowing or moving the material into the street. This material can block the storm drain system and increases the risk of localized flooding. By removing the material prior to the rainstorm, property owners help improve safety on our roadways. Please continue to monitor the area throughout the winter months to prevent any future issues.

To help alleviate possible residential flooding situations, sandbags may be purchased at local hardware stores such as Miner’s and Home Depot; sand to fill your own sandbags is available at Fire Station #1, located on the corner of Lewis Avenue and Traffic Way, but be sure to bring a shovel.

If you must travel in the wet weather, the Atascadero Police Department advises extra caution. Remember that roadways may be extra slick with any rainfall. The physics of hydroplaning happen regardless how new your vehicle or tires may be.

If your vehicle feels light and starts to hydroplane, ease off the accelerator, slow down gradually and maintain steering control without making any sudden turning movements. Inevitably, your visibility and reaction times will be reduced

because of water on the windscreen, reflections off the roadway, and low light conditions. Be sure to turn on your headlights, slow down, increase your stopping distance and leave twice as much space as normally required between you and the car ahead.

Important Emergency Contact Information:

Emergencies

Atascadero Police Department | 911 or (805) 461-5051

Electrical/Power PG&E | (800) 743-5002

Teen Arrested for Attempted Homicide in Atascadero

On Sunday, Jan. 1, at approximately 3:28 a.m. Atascadero Police officers responded to the 9100 block of Las Lomas Avenue regarding a female teen reporting her ex-boyfriend was sending her threatening messages.

According to APD, officers checked the area and were unable to locate the teen suspect. While continuing their search, officers heard a number of shots being fired in the area of the juvenile victim’s residence.

Officers could not determine if a shooting had actually occurred but obtained descriptions of two male teens seen running from the area. A short time later, an officer observed two male teens in the 9100 block of El Camino Real, matching the description of the two seen running from the area of the original shots fired location. The two teens fled on foot from the officer. After officers pursued the teens, one of the teens surrendered, and officers confirmed he was the suspect sending the threatening messages earlier that evening.

During the pursuit of the teens, APD was notified of the SLO County Sheriff’s Office en route to Twin Cities Hospital regarding a gunshot wound victim. An Atascadero officer responded and contacted the teen victim, who stated he had been shot while sitting in a vehicle near the address on Las Lomas Avenue after visiting the above-mentioned residence. The victim was treated for several gunshot wounds and was ultimately released from the hospital.

Atascadero Police detectives and crime scene unit were called in to conduct the investigation. A K9 from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, trained in the detection of firearms, was requested to assist with the search of the area the teen suspect was apprehended. A firearm was recovered.

Authorities reported the suspect was transported and booked at San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Services for attempted homicide.

Atascadero Police Investigations Unit stated they will conduct a follow up investigation on the incident.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

District 2 Supervisor Recount Terminated

The County Clerk-Recorder has received a request from Darcia Stebbens to halt the recount process for the District 2 Supervisorial contest.

The results were certified by the election officials and sent to the Secretary of State on Wednesday, Dec. 7, which declared Bruce

Gibson the District 2 Supervisor — winning by less than 20 votes over competitor Bruce Jones. A manual recount request for the District 2 Supervisor race was submitted on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, and the elections official had seven days to start the recount process, which started taking place on Monday, Dec. 19.

According to SLO County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano, Elections Code 15626 requires the elections official to continue the recount on a daily basis, pending the receipt of the advance daily deposit (see Elections Code 15624). California Code of Regulations, Title 2 section 20815 (g), states that “If the advance deposit is not paid by a particular requestor, the elections official will terminate the recount of precincts specified by that requestor.”

Because of this notification from Stebbens and that the daily deposit was not received, the recount process for the District 2 contest that was requested was terminated immediately.

“I am incredibly grateful to all of the election staff and observers who gave their time unselfishly to this process,” Cano said.

SLO DA Joins Stand Against State Street Drug Proposal District Attorney Dan Dow joined with his colleagues around the state to strongly oppose a bill that would decriminalize many dangerous psychedelic drugs.

Dow announced that he stands with the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) in their strong objection to Senate Bill 58 (authored by State Senator Scott Wiener), which seeks to decriminalize many dangerous hallucinogenic drugs.

Junior and senior high school students are among those who most commonly abuse hallucinogens. These drugs are made from plants, fungi, or are synthetically produced to alter a person’s perception and mood and are typically taken orally or can be smoked. Common street names include: Acid, Blotter, Cubes, Fry, Mushrooms, Special K, STP, and Ecstasy.

“Drug use is not a victimless crime, as tragically demonstrated by the completely avoidable recent death of a 3-year-old boy in San Luis Obispo County,” Dow said. “As San Luis Obispo County’s top safety officer, I strongly urge every person in our community to let your concerns about this reckless proposal be known loudly and clearly to our elected representatives in Sacramento. We must do everything possible to protect our youth from an early and avoidable death; decriminalizing dangerous drugs is an intentional act that puts every one of our youths and many adults in danger.”

You can view the California District Attorneys Association press release by visiting cdaa.org/press.

You can learn more about hallucinogens and other illegal drugs by visiting the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) website (dea.gov) and get their free Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide at slocounty.ca.gov.

To locate your elected representatives, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/ who-are-my-representatives.

Nipomo Man Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon

One Nipomo man was injured, and another was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon early New Year’s morning.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies responded to a disturbance call early morning of Sunday, Jan. 1, on the 800 block of Southland in Nipomo. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered a 36-year-old male that had been stabbed during an apparent family disturbance. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was treated at a local hospital.

Angel Rodriguez, 20, of Nipomo, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was booked into San Luis Obispo County Jail.

CALIFORNIA

Governor Gives Update on State’s Battle Against Opioid Epidemic

On Dec. 23, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the following statement on the end-of-year numbers in California’s comprehensive and historic fight toward ending the opioid epidemic.

“The opioid crisis has touched every part of California, and our nation, this year. As we mourn the many lives lost, California is working harder than ever to fight this crisis and protect people from these dangerous drugs to ensure our communities are kept safe in the first place,” said Newsom. “California is cracking down on the fentanyl crisis — increasing seizures, making resources more available to Californians, and ensuring communities have what they need to combat the immeasurable harm opioids have caused our society, our communities, and our loved ones.”

KEY NUMBERS

• More than $1 billion invested since the beginning of the Newsom administration to address the opioid crisis, with CalHHS investing $450 million in the current fiscal year.

• 28,765 Pounds seized by law enforcement with support from the California National Guard in support of law enforcement during 2022, an estimated street value of more than $230 million and saving potentially hundreds of millions of lives, according to the DEA.

• 594 Percent Increase In Fentanyl Seized by law enforcement with help from the California National Guard compared to 2021.

166 New guard members hired, trained, and embedded by California’s National Guard to support the governor’s initiative to reduce deadly fentanyl in communities.

The state is making millions of dollars in grants available to address the ongoing opioid epidemic. In addition, the CDPH announced it would bolster efforts to raise awareness of the life-saving drug Naloxone by working with colleges and universities across California.

DHCS announced that millions of dollars in new grants were now available to tackle youth opioid use, including schools and other nonprofit organizations. In July, the state of California received more than $100 million as part of the national opioid settlement with multiple major pharmaceutical companies. And as part of last year’s budget, Newsom provided additional funding to increase the California National Guard’s capacity to combat the fentanyl crisis and support federal, state, and local law enforcement counter-narcotic investigations and operations.

Woods Humane Society Expands Dog Behavior and Training Program

The NONPROFIT

Atascadero Greyhound Foundation

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CONTACT INFO

P.O. Box 3120, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805)712-6356 atascaderogreyhound foundation.org

About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding more events that serve its mission. We have grown, and continue to give because of the generous donors, sponsors and participants of our events. Our events are a benefit to the community in healthy activity — either athletically, musically, educationally, or in the fight against addiction.

Donations: Our support comes from generous donors and sponsors. To make a difference, visit: atascaderogreyhoundfoundation.org/donate.html

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY — Due to increasing demand for dog training support from the community, Woods Humane Society announces a newly expanded Behavior & Training team in 2023; a wide variety of affordable, training classes for the public that begin in time for January’s National Train Your Dog Month; and a brand new class called Rocket Recall, beginning in February 2023 (registration now open).

As a result of the “pandemic puppy boom” as well as the safety guidelines that limited in-person training opportunities in recent years, Woods says that many local pet owners have expressed their need for help with dog behavior issues.

“Because the local supply of qualified dog trainers is limited, many new dog owners have felt frustrated and helpless, which could be one reason we saw an increase in surrender requests in 2022,” says Woods CEO Neil Trent. “We have worked hard to build out our training program so that we can better support pet owners and help keep pets healthy, happy and safe in their homes andout of the shelter.”

The nonprofit expanded its training department last year by adding two new team

members and increasing its roster of nationally certified trainers to four. Woods Behavior & Training Coordinator Eric Stockam earned his National Certified Behavior Consultant Certification (CBCC), a highly regarded, advanced accreditation in the industry that requires many hours of work and study. He is one of the only trainers in the area certified at this level.

Additionally, after months of study, supervised work, and testing, Woods Adoption Enrichment Coordinator Skylar McClellan and Intake Enrichment Coordinator Kaylana Patterson both received their National Certification for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA).

Thanks to a grant from the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust, Woods also built a new Training & Enrichment Yard, completed in the summer of 2022. These advancements will allow Woods to offer more public training classes in the coming months, and to better field questions and requests for help from local pet owners and adopters.

The Woods University training program offers a variety of affordable dog training classes, from puppy socialization classes to basic obedience classes to agility and more, in addition to online programs and individual consultations. The department worked with an estimated 500 owned dogs in the community in 2022, in addition to the many hundreds of shelter dogs it serves annually.

To view current programs and services and sign up for an upcoming course, visit WoodsHumane.org/Training.

CONTACT INFO 1000 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3870 prcity.com

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appreciates donations, which are either added to the Library’s collection or used to generate considerable funds toward the purchase of new books, library materials, programs, services, etc. upport the Library in a 100% volunteer-run retail environment. We are seeking volunteers to assist with Gift Shop sales, book donation sorting, and to provide book sale support.

Due to limited storage space and staff, we are only able to accept two boxes or two bags of materials per household per day. Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS: Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer

CONTACT INFO

1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465 (805) 238-4411 Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Fridays by Appointment cscslo.org

Support Community – California Central Coast

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

All of our direct services are provided free of charge. Your donations make this possible. You can trust that you are making a difference for local families. We know you have many options when it comes to putting your charitable gifts to work! Our funds go towards the invaluable programs and services that help so many in our community facing cancer. Our online donations are processed securely through authorize.net. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible. For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

CONTACT INFO

6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings. There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

Intake Enrichment Coordinator Kaylana Patterson received her National Certification for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA). Contributed photo

Nonprofit increases certified dog trainers, builds new training yard, and expands classes for the public

STUART ROSS 1937 – 2022

Stuart Ross was born to Louis Donald Ross and Katharine Hamilton Tryon on November 12, 1937, in Bakersfield, California.

The family moved to the Los Angeles area for a short time before locating to Paso Robles in 1942. Stuart started the 1st grade in Paso Robles and graduated from Paso Robles High School with the class of 1956. After a year at Antelope Valley Junior College, he joined the United States Air Force. That tour took him to assignments in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Fort Worth, Texas; Sondestrom, Greenland; and Panama City, Florida.

In 1960 Stu married Jean Watkins, and after getting out of the service, they moved back

to Paso Robles and began their family. The family consisted of three wonderful children: Robert, Susan, and Nancy.

That marriage ended after thirteen years. Stu worked for Jean’s father in the highway construction business for ten years before leaving to work for a company in Bakersfield that was involved in the construction of Interstate 5.

In 1972, Stu was invited to apply for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Paso Robles. Stu spent nearly thirty years in that position. During his tenure, many new programs were introduced, such as T-ball, youth soccer and football, Co-Ed softball, Senior Citizen programs, and many more. Many new facilities were built during his time, including building Pioneer and Larry Moore Park, completing Sherwood Park with help from the Kiwanis Club, and refurbishing the downtown City Park.

Perhaps his biggest accomplishment was the building of Centennial Park and the raising of funds needed to

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complete the grant from the state to fund the project. The help from Dee Lacey and the late Jerry Reneau was overwhelming. Finally, Stu worked hard with the Chandler Ranch family to acquire the forty acres now known as Barney Schwartz Park.

In 1961, at the request of friend Bob Lewin, Stu started officiating high school sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. That request led to a career that lasted for over 40 years. Stu started in football doing 6- man games in Shandon, Templeton, Cambria, and many more. After officiating high school, small college, and junior college games, he was elevated to Division 1 football in 1978 at the University of Oregon. He worked many college games, including Penn State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and many more. In 1983 Stu was invited to work in the new United States Football League. He worked in that league for the three years it existed and was assigned to work the 1983 Championship game at Mile High Stadium

in Denver. His career allowed him to work eight bowl games, including the Citrus Bowl in Orlando between Penn State and Tennessee. He finished his career in officiating by working 13 years as a scout for the National Football League.

Stu cherished giving back to the city that he loved. He was a thirty-year member of Rotary (president 1992-93), volunteered ten years on the Paso Robles Fire Department, was a member of the Paso Robles Trailriders, was chairman of a committee that did an upgrade on Barney Barnhart baseball field at Flamson Middle School, was a member of PR Youth Guidance Council which gave troubled youth help, and was a member of Paso Robles Hall of Fame Committee. Stu coached youth baseball, Babe Ruth baseball, and American Legion baseball.

Thirty years ago in Tracy, California, while attending a funeral, Stu found the love of his life in a girl by the name of Sharon Nealon. It was definitely love at first sight. Their

life together has allowed them to travel to many places, especially Italy, where Sharon has many family members. Their travels have also taken them to Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, Alaska, and many places in the USA.

Stu was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Cynthia, and his beloved son Bob. He is survived by his daughters Susan Rowe (Mitch), and Nancy Williams (Arn), grandchildren Justin and Parker Rowe, Quinn and Kel Williams, Maria, Olivia, and Michael Ross, nephew Eric Twisselman (Judy), niece Kate Twisselman, and his wonderful wife, Sharon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bearcat Boosters or The Pioneer Museum.

Graveside services will be held on January 20, 2023, at 11 am at the Paso Robles Cemetery reception to follow.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com

DEATHS

ROSE GALSIM, 52, of Paso Robles, passed away Dec. 2, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

ROBERT GIBEAUT age 75 a resident of San Luis Obispo passed away on 12/13/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

JOHN HILLEBRECHT age 71 a resident of Atascadero passed away on 12/15/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

PETER MURPHY age 73 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 12/16/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

SALLIE HAUSER age 70 a resident of Cambria passed away on 12/07/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

GARY STERLING age 75 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 12/10/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

PATTY M. OLSON 1925 – 2022

Patty M. Olson passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Patty was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Clara Meland and Edward Knutson. Her parents divorced when she was seven years old. Her father remarried, and the family moved to the Garden Farms

area, south of Atascadero, where they purchased a chicken ranch around 1938. Patty was responsible for polishing and sorting the eggs with sandpaper, shoveling manure, and helping with the other animals. This was during the Depression, and she said they always had enough to eat but nothing extra.

She attended Atascadero High School, graduating in the Class of 1942. While in high school, she actively participated in various activities and was one of three cheerleaders. In her senior year, she was elected as president of the Girls League. She worked at the local drug store as a “soda jerk” after school and on weekends. After her shift,

fully on December 12, 2022, with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law by her side.

she caught the Greyhound bus for the 8-mile ride home. She missed the bus twice and had an 8-mile walk home to Garden Farms!

She married Harvie Olson in Oakland in November of 1942, and they moved back to Atascadero. Patty and Harvie raised two boys, Jerry and Jon. They also had a daughter, Ruth Anne, who was killed in a car accident when she was three years old.

Patty served as a volunteer worker on the County Election Board every election year. She voted in every election, including the last one in November 2022.

She was an excellent cook, even though she didn’t know how to boil water when she

got married. She was also a great seamstress and made the boy’s clothes when they were younger. She knitted, crocheted, and made quilts, too.

In her later years, she took up golf with her girlfriends. They played at Chalk Mountain in Atascadero and San Luis Bay in Avila Beach, where Jon worked. None of them were very good, but they had the best time laughing (and maybe swearing a little) together.

She and Harvie enjoyed traveling on gambling trips to Reno and Tahoe. They also went to the World’s Fair in British Columbia in 1986.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Knutson and Clara Meland; her

stepmother, Ada Knutson; brother, Donald Knutson; sister, Dorothy Boriack; husband, Harvie; daughter, Ruth Anne; son, Jerry; daughter-in-law, Judy; and grandson, Terrence Cash. She is survived by her son Jon (Anne) of King City, and her daughter-in-law, Carol of Prescott, Arizona. She is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, one niece, Dayle Willis, and one nephew, Bill Boriack.

She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. There will be no services at her request.

Arrangements were entrusted to Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com

JOHN MOREHEAD age 90 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 12/11/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

MELBA CHAVES age 84 a resident of Pismo Beach passed away on 12/15/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

CAROL NEVILLE age 97 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 12/15/2022 In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

LAURA WARREN, 73, of San Luis Obispo, passed away Dec. 18, 2022.

Arrangements are under the direction of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel in Grover Beach.

PAMELA GAY BAUSKE, 75, of Oceano passed away on December 9th 2022. Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach

Lynda “Lyn” Lee Doolan of Paso Robles, California, passed peace-

Lyn was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma June 7, 1942. In 1946, she and her family moved to Atascadero, Ca. She was raised by her mother, Audrey M. Cowden, and stepfather, Charles F. Davis, alongside older sister Donna and younger brother Michael. She graduated from Atascadero High School in 1960 and was

proud to be a Greyhound. She then attended San Luis Obispo School of Cosmetology, where she learned she had a knack for doing hair and furthered her career at salons in Atascadero and Paso Robles for approximately 45 years. She was beyond proud to be a hairdresser and was excited to go to work and help her clients look their best. Lyn could often be found gardening, crafting, or spending time with loved ones.

She adored her pets and took pleasure in spoiling them.

Lyn met the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” W. Doolan, and in 1970 they married and remained so for the rest of her life. Together they made a home built on love and respect for each other. In 1972 they had a daughter, Leah, and the three of them resided in Paso Robles, California. Chuck and Lyn spent 53 years honoring each other. Her pride and joy

were her two grandchildren, Brett and Audrey.

Lynda was preceded in death by her mother, father, stepfather, and sister Donna Hanlon. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Doolan, daughter Leah Davis, grandchildren Brett C. Davis and Audrey L. Davis, and her brother Micheal C. Davis.

The family plans to have a celebration of life in early Spring, Lyn’s favorite season.

SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir): 72.8% capacity

LOPEZ LAKE: 24.7% capacity

LAKE NACIMIENTO: 34% capacity

ATASCADERO

POLICE DEPARTMENT

DECEMBER 27, 2022

01:28— Evan Matthew Lawrence Benner, 29, of Atascadero was arrested on the corner of NB Highway 101 and San Anselmo and cited for DRIV:SUSP/ETC

LIC:DUI:VIO [14601.2(A)]; Case no. 223209

14:24— Graham Robert Kerr, 38, of Atascadero was arrested on the 8600 block of El Camino Real and cited for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)], POSSESS UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)], DRIV:SUSP/ ETC LIC:DUI:VIO [14601.2(A)]; Case no. 223211

DECEMBER 29, 2022

11:01— Joseph Anthony Paramopanos, 36, of Atascadero was arrested on the 6000 block of San Anselmo and booked for USE/UNDER INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11550(A)], OBSTRUCT/ RESIST/ETC PUBLIC/PEACE OFFICER/EMERGENCY MED TECH [148(A)(1)], PRCS VIOLATION [3455(A)]; Case no. 223224

PASO ROBLES

POLICE DEPARTMENT

DECEMBER 25, 2022

00:04— Carmelo

Montealegregalicia, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of Vine St.

and 16th St. for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC]; Case no. 224017

00:40— Felisiano Ortizlorenso, of Laton, CA, was on-view arrested on the 2900 block of Park St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 224018

13:14— Benjamin John Reinhardt, was on-view arrested on the 2600 block of Oak Dr. for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC]; Case no. 224020

17:10— Gerardo Ignacio Garcia, was on-view arrested on CA Rt46E and US Hwy 101 for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/ DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F) PC]; Case no. 224022

22:51— Eutimio Velazqueztoral, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 400 block of Oak Hill Rd. for DOMESTIC BATTERY [243(E) (1)PC]; Case no. 224024

DECEMBER 26, 2022

19:51— Erica Chante Paramo, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 540 block of Spring St. for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON [245(A)

(1)PC]; Case no. 224023

01:05— Manuel Ramirez Ortiz Stone, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 180 block of Niblick Rd. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 224025

17:09— Leslie Servinromero, of Avila Beach was on-view arrested on the 1100 block of Black Oak Dr. for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC]; Case no. 224028

19:47— Lasandra Maria Aviles, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 block of Niblick Rd. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 224030

21:04— Gerardo Gonzalezlopez, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the corner of Creston Rd. and

Scott St. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC]; Case no. 224031 22:04— Michael David Huhtala, transient, was on-view arrested on the 1900 block of Niblick Rd. for Bench Warrant [978.5PC]; Case no. 224032

DECEMBER 27, 2022 23:52— Jeni Maldonado, of Paso Robles was on-view arrested on the 3600 block of Riverside Ave. for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S],

LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 12% capacity WHALE ROCK: 72.7% capacity 2022-23 RAINFALL

(Season: July 1-June 30) Atascadero: 6.46” Paso Robles: 6.68”

LYNDA L. DOOLAN

Holiday History: Celebrating New Year’s, The Oldest of Humanity’s Holidays

tablets reveal the Akitu was the most significant observance of the year.

JOHN COPELAND GUEST COLUMNIST

In terms of human history, celebrating New Year’s on Jan. 1 is a relatively new phenomenon. And yet, celebrating the start of the new year is, perhaps, the oldest of all humanity’s holidays.

Ancient Babylonian cuneiform clay tablets, discovered in Iraq and dated to 2000 BCE, are the earliest record of festivities celebrating the arrival of the new year. However, the Babylonian New Year began with the first visible crescent moon after the spring equinox. In ancient Babylon, the New Year festival, called Akitu, was celebrated for 12 days. The ancient cuneiform

Several other ancient cultures celebrated their New Year on other dates also tied to the seasons. The Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians began their New Year at the fall equinox, and the Greeks celebrated theirs on the winter solstice.

India and Iran celebrate their New Year in March. Ancient Hebrews celebrated the New Year in the fall at Rosh Hashanah, and today, Jews worldwide still continue this tradition.

Ancient Celts and other northern European cultures celebrated their New Year beginning at dusk on Oct. 31. One quickly gets the idea that New Year’s is among the oldest and most persistent of human celebrations.

The various dates for New Years, begs the question: How did January become the first month on our calendar and the beginning of our New Year? As a day, Jan. 1 has no astronomical or agricultural significance for beginning the year. However, like many of our festivities that occur throughout the year, we

can blame the Romans. In fact, the month of January did not even exist until around 700 BCE, when the second king of Rome, Numa Pontilius, added the months of January and February to the Roman calendar.

The month of January is associated with the god Janus. Janus was the one Roman god that has no Greek counterpart. In prayers, his name was evoked even before that of Jupiter. According to some worshipers, Janus was the custodian of the universe, but to the Romans, he was the god of beginnings and endings, presiding over every entrance and departure. Because every door or passageway looks in two directions, Janus is always depicted as two-headed; one face looks back into the past, the other peers forward to the future.

In 46 BCE, Julius Caesar reformed the Roman calendar, introducing a new, solarbased calendar that was a vast improvement over the previous Roman calendar, which over the years had become wildly inaccurate. The Julian calendar decreed that the new year would occur with Jan. 1. From that time on,

within the Roman Empire, Jan. 1 was observed as start of the new year.

After Rome’s decline and Christianity’s spread through Europe, the church considered New Year’s celebrations to be pagan and un-Christian. In 567 CE, the Council of Tours abolished Jan. 1 as the beginning of the year. Throughout Medieval Christian Europe, the New Year was again celebrated on a variety of dates; Dec. 25, the birth of Jesus; March 1; March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation; and Easter. Back then, there was no uniform calendar through most of the Middle Ages.

Then during the late 1500s, at the urging of Pope Gregory XII, Aloysius Lilus came up with a modification to the Julian calendar making it more accurate. Named the Gregorian calendar, after the pope, it is the calendar most of the world still follows today. The Gregorian calendar restored Jan. 1 as New Year’s Day. Although most Catholic countries adopted the Gregorian calendar almost immediately, it was only gradually adopted by Protestant countries. The Brit-

ish, for example, did not adopt the Gregorian calendar until 1752. Until then, the British Empire, and the American colonies, still celebrated the new year in March.

For us in the Northern Hemisphere, January is a logical time for a new beginning. On the December solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, we experience the shortest day of the year. By the beginning of January, our days are lengthening again. This return of longer hours of daylight had a profound effect on cultures that were tied to agricultural cycles. It even exerts an emotional effect on people living in cities today.

I think the ancient Romans were on to something with Janus. As the god of new beginnings, gates and doors, the first hour of the day, the first day of the month, and the first month of the year, Janus is a good symbol for starting the New Year. He looks forward to the future of the coming year and back in contemplation to the year just past.

This makes me think about New Year’s resolutions. Do you

make them? It is believed that the Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions, and people all over the world have been making and breaking them ever since.

The Romans had a similar tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. A common resolution in ancient Rome was to ask forgiveness from enemies of the past year.

Early Christians believed the first day of the New Year should be spent reflecting on past mistakes and resolving to improve oneself in the New Year.

Whether or not our ancestors took their resolutions seriously and always achieved what they resolved to do is unknown. Today, when we make resolutions, we’re tapping into that ancient and powerful human longing for a fresh start.

And then there is putting the past year to rest.

Any regrets about the past year? To help focus on the future, write down your regrets on a scrap of paper and toss it in the fire. Janus, the two-faced god of the New Year, would approve!

THOMAS ELIAS OPINION COLUMNIST

There is nothing most California convicts want more than to be released before their sentence is up, even before they have earned enough good-conduct credits to qualify for early release.

Across California’s prison system, many inmates are getting their wish, thanks to a steady program of early releases for prisoners whose offenses are legally deemed “non-violent,” even though that category can include things like human traf-

ficking, rape of an unconscious person and domestic violence.

This is not parole, which must be approved by appointive panels operating independently of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This is arbitrary action aimed at emptying the prison system as much as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration can get away with under the guise of reducing the risks of prisons becoming super-spreader sites for COVID-19.

While it’s true that convicts are often kept at close quarters with one another, both in cells and on exercise yards, masking and vaccines usually can prevent major outbreaks of the dangerous virus.

One lengthy investigation by CBS-TV concluded the early release process – conducted under emergency regulations

– has been both dangerous and arbitrary, conducted entirely out of the public eye. It has even seen the release of prisoners who were denied parole for substantial cause. It’s unknown whether those rules will automatically expire if the public emergency Newsom declared in spring 2020 ends in February, as the governor has promised.

As long as 18 months ago, 41 elected district attorneys from around the state filed a petition with CDCR asking for repeal of those regulations and the unpublicized releases.

That was even before the release of convicted domestic abuser Smiley Martin, the main suspect in last April’s mass shooting in Sacramento, which killed six.

Martin, authorities have said, was able to get out after serving just four years of a 10-year term

new evidence.

AL FONZI OPINION COLUMNIST

Growing up in the 1950s, welcoming in the New Year was always somewhat exciting or at least hopeful. Getting a lot older has rectified that illusion.

This new year of 2023 reminds me of the warning that the light you see at the end of the tunnel is actually the headlight of an oncoming train.

America is facing a host of major problems that the political cognitive dissonance afflicting our national electorate inhibits our ability to confront and resolve seemingly intractable problems. The dissonance causes us to avoid hard solutions, deny problems exist and blindly follow failed courses of action regardless of

Pick an issue: energy, the economy, runaway illegal immigration or emerging threats to our national survival, we seem to be politically paralyzed, incapable of changing course or leadership. We vote for the same people, the same solutions and close our eyes to any facts that upset our accepted worldview.

Most people complain about the high price of gas and electricity, yet we vote for people whose solution is to castigate the companies that produce the oil, gas or electricity that makes our lives infinitely better than the life our great-grandparents had to endure without reliable or affordable energy. California politicians continue to dismantle the energy infrastructure, such as the four Klamath River dams in Oregon and northern California that provide clean hydroelectric power to much of the state in order to recreate fish habitat, regardless of its impact upon millions of people.

I’ve discussed oil production before which in some circles

in California is comparable to swearing in church. You sit on an ocean of oil and gas, largely untapped at the behest of California voters. As a result you pay the highest gas prices in the nation and other green policies deny farmers water, the working class better economic opportunities and exacerbate housing shortages by imposing regulatory regimes that exponentially increase the cost of development.

On the issue of oil and gas, people don’t buy oil directly, you buy refined oil products. Yet your elected officials are regulating refineries out-of-business: seven have been forced to close in the last two years. The refinery loss has been so severe that when Biden released oil from the strategic petroleum reserve to lower oil prices, the oil was shipped overseas to Italy and Communist China for purchase: we lacked the refinery capacity to process the oil for your use as gas for your car or power production. You as a taxpayer will also be required to replen-

despite a record of prison fights with other convicts because his original offense was legally considered non-violent, allowing him to earn good-conduct credits faster than formally violent criminals.

Riverside County D.A. Mike Hestrin, one of the signers of the district attorneys’ petition, wrote that “Releasing dangerous and violent felons into our communities by reducing their sentences by as much as 50 percent puts the public in danger… Victims and their families deserve to be heard on how the (emergency) regulations might affect them and public safety in general.”

But the D.A.s never filed a formal court petition. They have now asked CDCR to explain how it decides which prisoners to release early -- “especially those who have not engaged in

rehabilitation programs… This needs to stop now. This is not reform. It is an anti-transparent experiment that is gambling with public safety.”

Added Yolo County D.A. Jeff Reisig, “The public has a right to know what these people are doing to rehabilitate themselves.”

Meanwhile, legislators bent on cutting down the prison population and possibly closing some of the state’s most remote penitentiaries also passed a law in 2019 allowing early release of many inmates who committed felonies while juveniles, but were convicted as adults.

The D.A.s always objected to that law, known as SB 1391, saying it could free hundreds of dangerous prisoners. One they sometimes cite is Adrian Gonzalez of Santa Cruz, convicted on the basis of video evidence of

D.A.s Demand Transparency in Early Releases A Cloudy Morning

ish the strategic oil reserve at a cost four to five times higher than the original cost of the oil since prices have skyrocketed on the global market.

Illegal immigration at our southern border is out of control yet the White House spokesperson continues to deny it exists and insists that a wide-open border is actually closed. We’re supposed to pay no attention to those columns of thousands of migrants wading the Rio Grande daily to illegally enter America. By last count about 8,000 people illegally cross daily (240,000/ month), not counting the additional thousands of drug smugglers who evade Border Patrol units to bring fentanyl to your neighborhood to kill your children. I must ask, if the border is closed as Biden’s people insist, how many people must illegally cross daily before Biden will admit the border is really open?

You know, we could make all kinds of changes to immigration law to rectify the issues surrounding immigra-

tion, but I prefer we admit people in an orderly fashion which requires putting physical barriers along the border, a capacity to effectively regulate entry into the country and measures to prevent organized crime from terrorizing border communities. Not to do so is to turn a blind eye to sex-trafficking of women and children, massive drug smuggling into our country and mass migration into communities which are then overwhelmed by a humanitarian crisis not of their making. The drugs, by the way, are coming to your community and your schools so don’t believe you’re getting a pass on the issue.

If you don’t pay a lot of attention to international affairs or national defense, being on the West Coast should give you some pause. There are storm clouds brewing in your backyard and I’m not talking about the weather.

China has become evermore aggressive under its communist dictatorship, bullying neighbors and directly

raping and killing an 8-year-old neighbor girl and dumping her body in a trash bag. Because he was aged 15 years, 8 months at the time of his crime, he will be released in 2024, just nine years after the rape/murder. If he had been tried as an adult, he could have gotten a 100-year sentence.

Considering how much national Republicans used fear of crime in the November 2022 election, the Democrats who control Sacramento might want to revisit SB 1391, whose toll in repeat crimes is sure to rise in coming years as more onetime juvenile felons are released.

For Democrats might just want to assure their continued domination of California politics by doing something to prevent Republicans from making crime a major future issue here, as they have elsewhere.

confronting America’s armed forces in international waters. China has engaged in a massive military build-up, directly confronting the U.S. Navy and threatening American territory such as Guam, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. This week, a Chinese jet-fighter harassed an American reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace, replicating maneuvers that 22 years ago resulted in a mid-air collision, forcing an American reconnaissance aircraft to make a forced landing at a Chinese military airbase. It’s crew of 20 were held captive for weeks. North Korea continues its nuclear build-up, Japan has doubled it’s defense budget in response and Russia continues to threaten massive escalation of its war on Ukraine.

In 22 years we’ve increased our national debt by 500 percent over what we incurred in the first 225 years of our Republic. This is not sustainable; that light at the end of the tunnel of 2023 is a warning of an impending trainwreck.

Would you believe January was not always the first month of the year?

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ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

8205 Curbaril Ave. (corner of Curbaril & Atascadero Ave.): Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Ted Mort, Pastor. (805) 466-0175. atascaderogospelchapel.org

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

A New Thought Spiritual Community. Living the Consciously Awakened Life. Rev. Elizabeth Rowley Hogue Sunday 10:00am at the Pavilion 9315 Pismo Way, Atascadero (805) 460-0762. awakeningways.org

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS 9325 El Bordo Avenue, Atascadero; Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; (805) 543-2358; gracecentralcoast.org; Helping people find and follow Jesus.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 238 17th St. Paso Robles; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Our Wednesday Testimony; Meeting is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.; Reading room-same location after services & by apportionment.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 9925 Morro Road, Atascadero; "The Church on the Hill"; An independent church committed to the teaching of God's Word.; Praise and Prayer - 10 a.m.; Morning Worship - 11 a.m.; Evening Worship - 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer - 6:30 p.m.; Nursery care and children's classes provided.; Pastor Jorge Guerrero; (805) 461-9197.

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH 535 Creston Road., Paso Robles ; (805) 238-3549 ; Dr. Gary M. Barker, Pastor; Goal of church: To teach Believers to love God and people.; Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Service; 6 p.m. Eve Service; Wednesdays: 7 p.m. prayer meeting.

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

A place of hope! Join us for in-person worship on Sundays at 9 A.M. Services are also streamed on our YouTube channel, Hope Lutheran Church Atascadero. We offer Sunday School for all ages after worship. Learn more at ourhopelutheran.net. 8005 San Gabriel Road, Atascadero. 805.461.0430. office@ourhopelutheran.org.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS 4500 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 466-9350; Morning Bible class at 9 a.m. Sunday; Coffee and Sunday Worship with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sunday; Thursday morning Bible class 10 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship; Developmentally disabled Bible class 1st and 3rd Saturday mornings; redeemeratascadero.org; redeemeratascadero@gmail.com; Pastor Wayne Riddering.

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC

We honor ancient scriptures, responding to God’s contemporary call to be just and kind.; Join us for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m.; Church School Sunday, 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Wednesday, 8 a.m.; Women’s Bible Study, Friday, 10 a.m.; Youth Group; 1301 Oak St., Paso Robles; (805) 238-3321.

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times;Daily Mass- 12:00 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Spanish; Saturday 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spanish Vigil Mass; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 12:30PM. Father Rudolfo Contreras.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 940 Creston Road, Paso Robles; has Sunday worship services at 9:30 a.m; For more information, call the church at (805) 238-3702. Ext. 206.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO 11605 El Camino Real, Atascadero; Sunday Service Time: 10 a.m.; Nurs-ery Care Provided:; 9:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.; Mid-week student ministry; PreK-12th grade Sept-April, Weds, 4 p.m.; (805) 466-2566; Pastor Steve Poteete-Marshall; atascaderoumc.org.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Palma Ave., Atascadero; Sunday services: Holy Eucharist — 9 a.m., Taize — 8 p.m.; the Rev. W. Merritt Greenwood, interim director; the Rev. James Arnold, Deacon; the Rev. Jacqueline Sebro, Deacon; office (805) 466-0379, fax (805) 466-6399; website stlukesatascadero.org; email office@stlukesatascadero.org

We survived the “Friends, Family, and Food” celebrations and now we are celebrating the “rain.” And isn’t it great? So far, our creek is running and roaring but is far enough from the house, so it isn’t an issue. I looked out this morning and the creek water was clear, the sun was shining through the oaks, highlighting the moss on the trees and rocks — a heavenly sight, indeed, since this area has been so dry.

It’s time to start marking your calendars for some exciting events here in North County. After all the turkey and ham, I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for tamales. Of course, I have already marked my January calendar for the 14, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., when the 7th Annual Tamale Festival will take place here in Atascadero, downtown and in the Sunken Gardens.

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Over 50 vendors will be on display offering everything from merchandise and crafts, to adult beverages, to a wide variety of food beyond the tamales to appease everyone’s palette and appetite. For event information go to visitatascadero.com

Over the holidays one of my readers requested more recipes. She considers the column one of her “resources” for menu ideas. I told her I would try to accommodate her request.

On New Year’s Eve, we got together with our card-playing group and had a little potluck dinner. Ham, yummy garden salad, and delicious scalloped potatoes with bacon. Of course, we had dessert: See’s candy, Christmas cookies, and mini cupcakes.

Mike Schneider, who loves to cook, prepared the potatoes, and I got the recipe to share with you. They were no doubt, some of the best I’ve tasted in ages.

Mike’s Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups milk

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon until crisp; drain well and crumble. Set aside. Butter a large baking dish. In a saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in milk. Return pan to heat and bring to a simmer while stirring. When sauce has thickened remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and set aside. In a skillet, cook onions in the 1 tablespoon melted butter until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1/3 of the white sauce in bottom of a large baking dish and top with half of the potatoes. Spread out half of the onions, crumbled bacon and cheese. Add another third of the sauce. Season with salt and pepper (if needed). Continue layering ingredients, ending with

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Ithink my veterinarian and I are the last two men in America who get their hair cut at a barber shop instead of a “salon.” That’s where I ran into him. “Did I tell you I had to get a new doctor?” I asked my vet.

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“I know he’s a little old, but I like Dr. Mallard. On our first visit, he asked me to show him where I felt pain, so I touched

my foot and said it hurt. Then I touched my head and I said it hurt too. Finally, I jabbed myself in the stomach and doubled over in pain. I thought I had cancerof-the-everything but be accurately diagnosed me as having a broken finger! After only one visit he cured me of diseases I didn’t even know I had, like the heebie jeebies, the creeps, cooties and the willies. We’re now working on my vapors, breakbone fever, nettlerash, scrofula, quinsy, glanders, carbuncles, boils, dyspepsia, piles, scurvy, consumption, farcy, and hectic fever.”

“You do know those diseases are already wiped out?” asked my vet.

“I know. See how good he is! With the younger docs everything’s a ‘syndrome’ and all they really know how to do is play golf. With Doc Mallard, I’m off all the meds I was on before, and instead, he switched me over to Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. Not all pharmacies carry it but you can make your own with a mortar and pestle and a few herbs and weeds from your garden. But the news isn’t all good. Doc Mallard says he’ll probably need to bleed me to cure my dropsy and cerebral softening.”

“You do know that the last person who was bled by a doctor was over a hundred years ago? At least on purpose.”

“Well, it can’t hurt, and who knows, it might even help me.”

“Tell me again why you quit your last physician.”

“I really liked him, but my insurance wouldn’t cover me because he joined the Matasanos Medical Group.”

“You do know ‘matasanos’ roughly translates to ‘killers of the healthy’?”

“I’d have stayed with him but he became part of the movement called concierge, valet or VIP medicine. It’s also called Beverly Hills medicine because rappers, drug dealers, sports stars and the Kardashians are joining up. To stay with the Matasanos Group I’d have to pay $2,700 up front for a yearly membership fee.”

“What is this, COSTCO medicine?” asked my vet.

“In addition to the yearly fee it’s $150 a visit, payable in cash. No insurance accepted. Basically it’s for wealthy clients. Perhaps it’s something you should look into for your veterinarian practice.”

“I really doubt that your average rancher is going to give me $2,700 just to establish a deeper relationship with me.”

Your Time to Thrive

the remaining cheese on top Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Note: Sliced baked ham, diced, could be substituted for the bacon. Just use your good judgment as to how much.

Orange-Glazed Beets

Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) can sliced beets, drained

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions: Drain beets. Set aside. In medium saucepan melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in orange peel and juice. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Add sliced beets; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through. Serves 4 Happy New Year and happy cooking.

Cheers.

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at barbiewb@hotmail.com.

“It’s basically a status symbol for rich people who want their doctor to make house calls,” I said.

“I do that now and no one is giving me $2,700 a year!” replied my vet.

“For this membership fee you get a promise the doctor will ALWAYS be on time and you’ll have complete access to a network of specialists your doc can refer you to in order to take part of the blame if things go wrong.”

“Who would I have in my network?” asked my vet.

“You could refer your patients to the tallow man or the leather tanner, for example. And if your client was reading an article in an old cow magazine the concierge vet would wait until you finished reading the article so he’d wait on you instead of the other way around. So what do you think of the idea of VIP Vets or Beverly Hills boutique veterinarians?” I asked.

“I think the part about always being on time would be a real deal breaker for me,” replied my vet.

Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@leepittsbooks.com.

As the new year dawns, it is a time to reflect on the infinite possibility that lies ahead. But, of course, the future is always unknown, which makes it so exciting. As the famous quote by Ernest Holmes goes, “There is a Power for Good in the Universe greater than you are, and you can use it.”

This power for good is not some external force; it is within every one of us. It is the power of our thoughts and beliefs and can shape our reality.

The new year is a time to set intentions rather than make

resolutions. Resolutions are statements made to change something you think is wrong with you or your lifestyle that needs to be fixed. These statements tend to inspire negative thoughts about your current situation. Intentions are more focused on creating abundance in your life. An intention does not imply something wrong with the way you currently live and instead motivates you to live an even better life.

It is important to remember that your intentions are not just empty words. Instead, they are a declaration of what you desire to manifest in your life. And with the power of your thoughts and beliefs, you can bring these things into being.

This does not mean that we can wish for something, and it will magically appear. On the contrary, it requires action on our part. However, by aligning

our thoughts and beliefs with our desires, we can open ourselves up to the infinite possibilities of the universe.

So as we enter the new year, let us remember the power that lies within us. Let us set our intentions with the understanding that they can shape our reality. And let us embrace the infinite possibility that lies ahead, knowing that we can bring our desires into being.

The new year is a time of new beginnings and a time to remember that anything is possible. So let us embrace the power of our thoughts and beliefs and use them to manifest a bright and prosperous future for ourselves and those around us.

Some say setting intentions for the new year is overrated, and I disagree. Setting intentions at any time is always a great idea. Aligning ourselves with the powerful energy of the macro-

cosm amplifies our intentions and propels us forward. Any opportunity to become more of who we came here to be, living the life we were meant to live, wholeheartedly playing full out, unapologetically, is a great idea and worthy of our time and attention.

What would you love to experience for yourself and your life? What is calling to your heart? Can you hear the cosmic whisper of Spirit compelling you to love more, be kinder, more adventurous, or forgiving? Is it time to leave or start a job, relationship, town, or otherwise?

This is your time to thrive. You are the one you have been waiting for.

And so it is.

Rev. Elizabeth Rowley is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at revelizabeth@ awakeningways.org.

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Atascadero High School Hosts Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament, Beats Paso Robles

By CONNOR ALLEN

ATASCADERO — Atascadero High School’s 57th Annual Christmas Boys Basketball Tournament took place last week as the Greyhounds (8-7) invited seven different schools, some local and some from around the state, to their gym for a three-day tournament that saw Atwater High School (15-0) walk out as champions. The six other schools in attendance at the tournament were Arroyo Grande (8-5), Paso Robles (2-11), Cabrillo (2-8), Selma (11-3), Montclair (6-11), and Bishop Union (9-5).

The tournament kicked off on Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, with a matchup between the host Greyhounds and traveling Selma Bears, who cruised to victory with an 82-57 win. The second game of the morning featured the other North County team in attendance, Paso Robles, who squared off with Bishop Union. It was a close game throughout but in the end, the Bearcats were able to pull off the win, their second of the season, 47-38, and set their sights on an evening matchup with Atascadero.

“I think what made the biggest difference for

us in the win was us being able to execute our offense,” PRHS head coach Chris Lopez said. “This is my second year in the program, so we are in a bit of a rebuild and have had some trouble running the offense in the early part of the season but did a good job making open shots and were able to make some defensive adjustments in the second half.”

Paso Robles has already eclipsed its win total from last year, where they finished 1-23. Despite the tough first season, Lopez has kept the Bearcats’ preseason schedule fairly strong in an effort to prepare his team for the league season that is quickly approaching.

Following the Bearcats game, there were three more contests before the rivalry game nightcap at 7 p.m. The first two came down to the wire as Cabrillo defeated Montclair 50-44, followed by a narrow one-point win for Atwater over the Arroyo Grande Eagles 52-51. The third game featured two teams that had already played earlier in the morning in Selma and Bishop Union that was not close as the Bears won by 26 points, 87-61.

Wednesday night, the two local rivals tipped off and played a vintage Bearcats versus Greyhounds game that featured scoring runs, hard fouls, and a lot of grit. Paso Robles entered the game riding the confidence of their second win of the season, but it was not enough to lift them as the Hounds won, 56-44.

“We have really been relying on our defense this season, we have been playing really hard-nosed defense, full court pressure and all that kind of stuff,” AHS head coach Augie Johnston said. “That was basically our gameplan against Paso, to try and keep it low scoring. Our guys did a great job of pressuring the ball and forcing turnovers, and I think that is what helped us win the game.”

Thursday’s slate of six games began at 11:30 a.m. and featured several blowout victories throughout the day, starting with the first game between Atwater and Cabrillo. The Conquistadors were no match for the undefeated Falcons as Atwater rolled to victory, 70-34. The second game between Arroyo Grande and Monclair also ended in a lopsided score as the Eagles won, 58-21. Paso Robles played in the third game of the day but were no match for Selma, who cruised to 79-38 win and punched their ticket to the title game on Friday night. With two losses, the Bearcats dropped into the consolation game for fifth place.

Atascadero faced Bishop Union in their third game and played their best game of the tournament, coming away with a 78-44 victory. With two wins and a loss, Atascadero set themselves up in the third-place game against a familiar foe, Arroyo Grande, who won their third game against Cabrillo 47-32. Atwater and Montclair finished the slate of Thursday games, and the Falcons continued to roll, defeating the Montclair Cava-

liers 71-39.

The tournament concluded on Friday with four games ending in the championship matchup between Atwater and Selma. Montclair and Bishop Union faced off in the seventh-place game, where the Cavaliers emerged victorious by a score of 65-48. The Bearcats faced off against Cabrillo with fifth place on the line, but it was the Conquistadores who finished with the win 48-31. Atascadero and Arroyo Grande, who are Mountain League opponents, played for third place and the Eagles were too strong, defeating the Hounds 46-33.

In the finale of the three-day tournament, Atwater and Selma tipped off as the two undefeated teams in the tournament, and it was Atwater continued their winning ways and extended their overall record this season to 15-0, winning the championship 73-59. Atwater senior point guard Tyler Parr was named the Christmas Tournament MVP.

Nine other athletes received All-Tournament honors with Parr, including his teammates Colton Dukes and KJ Ross. Selma landed two athletes on the All-Tournament team in Luke Machnik and Nic Esparza, Arroyo Grande also had two in Zach Soriano and Adam Silmon. Atascadero’s CJ Bell and Paso Robles’ Dallon Scott each made the team with Cabrillo’s Julian Reagan and Montclair’s Tafari Goode rounding out the squad.

Hounds finish fourth, Bearcats sixth three-day, eight-team event; Atwater finished first

Players from Atascadero and Paso Robles high schools shake hands after their Atascadero Christmas Tournament game Wednesday, Dec. 28, won by the Greyhounds 56-44.

Photos by Rick Evans

Atascadero’s CJ Bell (22), contests a shot by Paso Robles’ Tristen Salgado

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The celebration also featured raffles and a silent auction. The New Year’s Bash is always the Atascadero Firefighter’s Association’s biggest fundraiser, bringing in the most money for the nonprofit all year. All

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and over, we heard these three main points: a desire for Downtown enhancement, better broadband infrastructure, and investments in public safety.

The primary goals of the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project are safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, and to support economic development and growth in the Downtown by creating a zone that slows traffic speeds, improves appearance and safety, and increases parking.

The next phase of Atascadero’s Downtown revitalization is creating a zone that is walk-

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price for goods that are similar in kind like razors, shampoo, and deodorant just because they’re marketed to women.

To help college students meet academic goals, AB 1705 calls for community colleges to enroll their students in transfer-level math and English courses if the program they want to transfer into requires those subjects.

It will now be easier for sidewalk street food vendors to obtain local health permits. Backers of SB 972 claim

proceeds from the event go directly back into the local community. At this time, it is not known how much money was raised at the event.

“The money goes to our local [Atascadero Firefighter’s Association] 3600 Union, and from there, we use that money

able, safe, conducive to large events, with ample features and parking for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. We will enhance economic development by supporting existing and future merchants with additional parking, calmed traffic patterns, safe pedestrian connections and crossings, and an overall more enjoyable Downtown experience. This project will allow for greater economic opportunities for everyone in Atascadero, better large-scale events, and more convenient avenues for “multimodal” commuters, meaning those biking and walking as well as driving. In this current phase, the City will hold a series of ten public workshops

it will improve community health and safety while helping vendors enter the economy to build businesses and provide for their families.

AB 2799 aims to protect rap artists by restricting prosecutors’ use of the artists’ creative content like song lyrics and music videos against those same artists in court.

Local State Senator Ben Allen backed SB 1322 that requires oil companies to post on their websites how much profit they’re making in California.

Known as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, SB 1183 allows California children up to age 5 to sign up for free

now. You think that it kind of wears off but the parade kind of woke everything back up.”

to support the public,” Ferris continued. “We do BBQ fundraisers for people in need that have cancer or maybe they’re going through a hard time. We’ll throw BBQs for them. We support the high school by doing high school scholarships, giving money for differ-

in January and February 2023 to discuss particular amenities and design, which will then be submitted for Council approval, with construction expected to begin in 2024.

The Cities of Atascadero and Paso Robles were recently awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Public Utilities Commission for the North County Broadband Strategic Plan to increase broadband access, reliability, and infrastructure throughout the North County region. This groundbreaking strategic plan should be completed by March 2023, and I believe it will be a highlight of our Council’s achievements in the first quarter of this year.

books in both English and Spanish.

AB 1242 protects women seeking an abortion by prohibiting law enforcement or state corporations from cooperating with or providing information to out-ofstate entities regarding lawful abortions in California. It also prohibits law enforcement from knowingly arresting a person for aiding a lawful abortion in the state.

Gender affirming care will be protected under SB 107 which will protect transgender children and their families who flee to California from other states that criminalize a range of social,

ments.

appearance on special occasions. Athletes either rode in the fire truck or police car or made the trip in the back of several flatbed trucks and waved to locals who came out to enjoy the festivities and cheer them on.

“This was the first one for me as a head coach and not just an assistant coach and obviously it was a State Championship and not just a CIF Championship,” Atascadero head coach Vic Cooper told the Atascadero News. “It was very fulfilling, a lot of joy, myself — just because I have been doing this for so long and, you know, I rode on that fire truck back in ‘96. I never would have guessed it would have taken this long to get the next one, but it was very satisfying for me personally, but even better just to see the kids’ reactions and the joy that is literally still there in their beings right

Once at City Hall the athletes were greeted by current school board members Terri Switzer, Tracy EllisWeit, Rebekah Koznek, Denise McGrew-Kane, Matt Pennon, Vy Pierce as well as some familiar faces in past board members which included Ray Buban, Donn Clickard, Mary Kay Mills, Tami Gunther, George Shoemaker.

Joining the list of important people at the ceremony was Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and current City Council members Charles Bourbeau, Mark Dariz, Susan Funk, as well as 5th District Supervisor Debbie Arnold.

While some in the community were frustrated with the 2 p.m. start time of the parade, the decision was made due to a multitude of reasons and in the end the athletes enjoyed their time in the sun celebrating their historic achieve-

“I kind of wish we could have scheduled it at a better time, but it wasn’t going to happen at night because it just gets too dark,” Cooper stated. “We could have done it on a Saturday, but the next one available was Christmas Eve. I know there was probably some pushback due to the timing of it but in reality the timing was perfect for the kids and that is really the most important group.”

Despite the mid-day start time, the streets were still flooded with orange and gray as the Atascadero faithful made their way out to support their athletes as they always do. As for the big question surrounding the championship rings, Cooper noted that the Hounds’ football banquet would be on Sunday, Jan. 22, but the rings would not be done by that time. Atascadero plans to hold a ring ceremony sometime in the spring but a date has yet to be chosen.

ent things, so we’ll support through that. Or if somebody loses their house in a structure fire, then we support those families with money that we earn at this event.”

The New Year’s festivities included dancing with music by DJ Marco Alarcon, two cash

Increasing broadband connectivity for Atascadero residents means making it more convenient for folks to access telehealth appointments and connect with loved ones, better bandwidth for students studying virtually, and revived investment in remote workers and entrepreneurs and those looking to relocate their home and business to our City. Highspeed internet is rapidly becoming an essential in modern life, often referred to as the “fourth utility.” We heard the frustration and concern from residents who might feel ignored and overlooked by large utility companies that don’t understand the unique geographic elements of our community. Our Broad-

psychological, behavioral and medical interventions “designed to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity” when it conflicts with the gender they were assigned at birth.

A new state law prohibits police from using evidence collected from “rape kits” from sexual assault survivors to be used to prosecute those victims in other criminal cases. Police departments can no longer retain the victim’s DNA to be used against them in the future.

SB 1044 prohibits an employer, in an event of an emergency, from retaliating or disciplining an employee

bars, and rounded out the night with a champagne toast and a balloon drop at the stroke of midnight.

band Strategic Plan is a leap forward in the right direction to address these concerns and get Atascadero connected once and for all.

And finally, we’re working hard to support our first responders who work 24/7, 365 days per year to deliver critical emergency services to Atascadero residents through our police and fire departments. We are fully funding new public safety equipment like fire trucks and patrol cars, planning and funding a replacement for our 70-year-old Fire Station 1, and recruiting new officers and dispatchers to ensure emergency City services are efficient and available at all times. Our increased

who refuses to report to work or leaves a workplace because they have a reasonable belief that the work area is unsafe.

Employers are prohibited from taking a worker’s mobile device or preventing them from seeking help. The law defines an emergency as a natural disaster or criminal act. A health pandemic is not listed as an eligible emergency.

AB 1949 allows workers to take up to five days of bereavement leave for the death of a close family member, such as a spouse, domestic partner, parent, parent-in-law, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. The leave may be unpaid at companies with-

ies around this area. Mostly in Atascadero, but there’s been people in Paso and Templeton that have all helped out,” Ferris said. “And [thank you to] all the families and friends of the fire department that helped with the setup and all the little details that go into the event.”

public safety wages and mental health resources for frontline personnel guarantee that we’re taking care of our officers’ and firefighters’ physical and mental needs so that they can continue serving Atascadero for years to come.

I know our residents love and appreciate Atascadero; I see it every day as I’m connecting with constituents to hear their thoughts about how to make our City greater and safer. As we experience growth and change, I’m thankful to live in, work in, and represent a City that keeps setting its sights on a brighter future. And I am incredibly grateful for all of you who contribute to our amazing community.

out a bereavement policy or workers may use available sick time if company policy only allows for up to three days of bereavement leave.

AB 44 outlaws the sale and manufacturing of new fur products and clothing in the state. California is the first in the country to implement a statewide ban. The law does not apply to used fur products and clothing.

Plus, four new state holidays will be celebrated in 2023; Lunar New Year (Jan. 22), Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (April 24), Native American Day (Sept. 22), and Juneteenth (June 19).

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