Atascadero News • October 27, 2022

Atascadero School Board Candidates

2022 Statements and Q&A Part I

By The Atascadero News Editorial Board

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District Board (AUSD) has four seats open, all four-year terms. This year nine candidates are vying for the seats. The seats up for re-election are currently held by George Shoemaker, Tami Gunther, Ray Buban, and Donn Clickard.

Candidates officially running for the open AUSD seats are Tami Gunther, Rebekah Koznek, Tracy Ellis-Weit, Vy Pierce, George Shoemaker, Dan L. Hathaway, Denise McGrew Kane, Chris Collins, and Scott Staton.

Each candidate had the oppor tunity to answer the same list of questions in 100 words or less in addition to their introduction at 200 words. The candidate’s state ment in its entirety is provided below, with the exception of Chris Collins and Scott Staton, who did not participate.

Candidate Statements

Tracy Ellis-Weit Retired Teacher votefortracy2022.com

I have been a resident of Atascadero for the past 30 years and raised our family of three children who are all graduates of Atascadero Unified School District.

As parents, my husband and I were coaches, volunteers, and organizers for each of our chil dren’s extra-curricular activities in both sports and academics.

As a retired school teacher of Atascadero Unified School District with over 30 years of classroom experience, I will bring

my elementary, middle, and high school teaching background to the decision-making process so that I can be an advocate for all students, families, and schools.

My decision to run to be a trustee for the AUSD School Board because I want to use my classroom experience to enhance the health, welfare, and academic success of all the students in our community. As

Mark Capozzoli Named Champion of the

Atascadero’s

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO

a trustee, I will seek the knowl edge and expertise of our dedi cated teachers and support staff whose services are essential in providing the best educa tional opportunities AUSD can offer. I will respect, value and encourage the involvement of parents, students, and the community to ensure academic success, career readiness, and good citizens.

Tami Gunther Incumbent Bookkeeper / Personal Assistant TamiGunther4AUSD@gmail. com

I am a lifelong SLO County resident and 28-year resident in Atascadero School District. Both of my children attended AUSD schools from kindergar ten through high school. I spent

many years actively involved with PTA, School Site Councils, and many district-level commit tees before being elected to the School Board in 2006.

In addition to my local board, I also serve as one of 30 direc tors on the California School Boards Association and on the board of the Tri-County Educa tion Coalition.

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By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO—The Atascadero City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at

6 p.m. The hybrid meeting was held in the City Council Cham bers. Mayor Pro Tem Heather Newsom was absent from the meeting.

The night’s agenda was approved unanimously at the beginning of

ation Society District 8. Mark Capozzoli was awarded the 2022 Champion of the Community Award, and the Excellence in Design: Facility & Park Plan ning Award went to the Colony Park Pickleball Courts.

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

given at the beginning of

Two presentations

The Consent Calendar passed unanimously with no items being pulled.

The evening’s Public Hear

ATASCADERO — In Lake Havasu, Arizona, at

Tinnell Memorial Skate Park on the weekend of Oct. 13 thru 16, the Tenth Annual Scooter World Champi

onships took place. Two of ATown Park’s very own riders came away as world champi

The candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

TAMI GUNTHERREBECCA KOZNEK

TRACY ELLIS-WEIT

VY PIERCE

GEORGE SHOEMAKER

DAN HATHAWAY

DENISE MCGREW KANE CHRIS COLLINS

SCOTT STATON

(From left) Templeton Recreation Supervisor Melissa Johnson and Atascadero Recreation Coordinator Larisse Lopez are shown with Mark Capozzoli, the recipient of the 2022 Champion of the Community Award. Contributed Photo.

Atascadero City Council and Mayor Candidates 2022 Q&A

By THE ATASCADERO NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD

ATASCADERO — Four candidates vying for the three open seats on Atascadero’s City Council, the Atascadero News Editorial Board, came up with eight questions for the candi dates to address in 150 words or less to know their stance on important topics.

Positions on the Nov. 8 ballot are as follows:

• One (1) Mayor for a full term of two (2) years.

• Two (2) Members of the City Council for full terms of four (4) years.

The city council candidates in alphabetical order by last name are Susan Funk, Bret Heine mamm, and Heather Newsom. Heather Moreno, running for re-election as Atascadero mayor, has no challengers.

The Election Board emailed a questionnaire to all of the candidates and asked them to share their campaign state ments along with their stances on important issues affecting the City of Atascadero.

Each candidate had the opportunity to answer the same list of questions in 150 words or less in addition to their introduction and state ment at 200 words. The candi date’s statement in its entirety is provided below, with the excep tion of Heather Newsom and Bret Heinemann, who did not participate.

City Council Candidates Statement

Susan Funk Business owner Council Member / Incumbent funkforcitycouncil.com

It’s been a privilege to serve Atascadero as a Coun

cil Member since 2018. Good things have been happening in our community, despite the pandemic. La Plaza is open at last — have you been to the rooftop bar yet? I want to keep our community moving forward.

I’m proud and grateful to be part of a City Council that listens respectfully and seeks solutions to serve the whole community. That same collabo rative spirit has guided my work chairing the steering commit tee for the newly-approved Countywide Strategic Plan on Homelessness. Homelessness is a complex challenge that Atascadero can’t solve on its own, so I promise to keep push ing hard in that effort, working with the County, ECHO and other not-for-profits, public safety experts and many others. I want people to feel proud of our community and to be safe enjoying it.

Atascadero needs more jobs for people who live here, and more housing affordable to young people starting their families or careers. We want our downtown to keep grow ing and thrive. I also want to ensure that everyone has a voice in key decisions, especially the coming update of our General Plan, which will guide our community’s development for a generation.

Candidates Heather Newsom and Bret Heinemann did not participate.

Atascadero Mayor

Candidates Statement

Heather Moreno

Owner, Heather Moreno Well ness Services

Atascadero Mayor / Incumbent

As your Mayor, I’m commit ted to the health of our community and the strength of our economy. I work to foster strong public engagement to ensure your voice is heard as we make decisions about the future of Atascadero. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together. With your support, I will continue the work of build ing a strong, balanced econ omy, securing essential public safety staffing and infrastruc ture, improving roads, sustain ing fiscal stewardship, and strengthening the connection between you and our City.

I was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2008, serving as Chairper son in 2010. I became a City Council Member in 2012 and was elected Mayor in 2018 and 2020. I serve on the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, Regional Tran sit Authority, and REACH Central Coast (formerly SLO Economic Vitality Corpora tion). I have also served on the Design Review Committee and as Chair of the Finance Committee.

Our thriving volunteer spirit and strong community partner ships are key to keeping our city vibrant. That’s why, like you, I’m an enthusiastic commu nity volunteer. I’m committed to preserving the uniqueness of Atascadero, and it’s a priv ilege serving our great city. I’d be honored to have your vote.

Serving community. Prosper ing together.

No additional candidates are running for Atascadero Mayor.

Part two coming next week, Nov. 3

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY — Since 1989, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has been giving away bicycles during the holi day season. And in that spirit of giving, they are currently seek ing donations for our Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. This program was created to promote the holiday spirit by giving away refurbished bicycles and new helmets to children in need in San Luis Obispo County. Due to the generosity of those in our community, the program has continued to be a big success.

The Sheriff’s Office Honor Farm is the assembly point for bicycles that are donated and in need of repair. Inmates who are housed at the Honor Farm make the repairs. The program instills in the inmates a positive work ethic, self-respect, and a sense of worth to the community.

As a result of the pandemic, replacement parts and acces sories are still in short supply. They are seeking the public’s help by asking for new bicycles, new helmets, or monetary dona tions for replacement parts. They will be accepting adult bicycles, but we prefer children’s bicycles since they are in high demand.

If you know a child (up to 15 years of age) in need of a bicycle, please e-mail: sh-bikereports@ co.slo.ca.us to request a Christmas Bicycle Application or visit the San Luis Obispo

County Sheriff’s Office website at slosheriff.org and click on Resources at the top of our homepage and then Forms and Applications on the drop down menu. All applications are due by Nov. 18. This year’s Christmas Bicycle Giveaway will take place on Dec. 13 at 9 a.m.

Individuals and businesses who wish to donate children’s bicycles or new helmets in their original packaging can bring them to any of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol stations or to the Sheriff’s Honor Farm located on Highway 1.

If you would like to make a monetary contribution for the purchase of bikes, parts or helmets, please send a check to Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation Attn: Bicycle Fund P.O. Box 3752 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

ROBLES ELECTIONS

Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Candidates 2022 Q&A Part I

By THE PASO ROBLES PRESS EDITORIAL BOARD

PASO ROBLES —The Paso Robles City Council has three seats open on the coun cil — City Mayor (at-large) and a council seat for District 1 and District 2. The Paso Robles Press Editorial Board created eight questions for the candi dates to address in 150 words or less to know their stance on important topics.

The 2022 Candidates include:

City Mayor At-Large

Steve Martin Michael Rivera

District 1

• John Hamon

• District 2 Chris Bausch

The Election Board emailed all candidates a questionnaire and asked them to share their campaign statements along with their stances on import ant issues affecting the City of Paso Robles.

Each candidate had the opportunity to answer the same list of questions in 150 words or less in addition to their introduc tion and statement at 200 words. The candidate’s statement in its entirety is provided below, with the exception of John Hamon, who did not participate.

The candidate’s answers are presented in alphabetical order by last name.

City Council Candidates Statement

Chris Bausch Businessperson, REALTOR®, PR City Councilmember/ Appointed Interim cb4prcc@gmail.com

Running for City Council was not something I planned to do. As she was doing a great job, Councilperson Garcia’s resignation took many of us by surprise. However, no one else volunteered to run, and I was already in the neighborhood.

Julie and I have been proud to call Paso Robles, District 2, home since 1989, raising five Bearcat graduates who have all gone on to exceptional univer sities and successful careers. I was elected to the Paso Robles School Board in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Like the City of Paso Robles, the School District has a $100,000,000+ budget and a workforce of over 800 employ ees serving over 6,300 students and families.

My 10 years on the School

Board during some very conten tious times have prepared me to work collaboratively with City staff, budgets, negotiations, multiple committees, and meet ings, listening to and serving our citizens.

I believe in limited govern ment that provides exemplary public service within well-de fined parameters. Should a problem be discovered, I won’t hesitate to correct the issue first from within and then, if neces sary, take progressively bolder and more public steps toward eliminating the problem. My past practice shows I reliably put constituents’ needs ahead of my own.

City Council incumbent John Hamon did not participate and has no challengers.

Paso Robles Mayoral Candidates Statement

Steve Martin Self-employed / S.W. Martin & Associates

Paso Robles Mayor / Incumbent martinformayor.org

The past three years have been challenging, but even during the pandemic, I have led the efforts to accomplish the goals you have set: improved public safety, street maintenance, and economic development.

I have pushed for expanded public safety services, recruiting new police officers, and build ing a new fire station. I have supported spending millions of dollars each year for much needed street repairs. I have spearheaded the quest for a spaceport license for our airport, which will create a new tech corridor and attract thousands of high-paying jobs.

I have insisted on adequate water resources for present and future needs. I have advocated for housing development, ensur ing expenses are not borne by existing residents. I have cham pioned homeless services to alleviate human suffering while protecting all our citizens from negative consequences, includ

FATAL ACCIDENT

fatality following a collision that happened in near Shan don at 7:53 p.m. on Thurs day night.

ing vandalism and fire hazards.

I have always worked with everyone to consider all sides of every issue and make deci sions for the greatest benefit for our community. I have always treated everyone with kindness and respect, replying quickly to questions and inviting everyone into the process of governance. Learn more at MartinFor Mayor.org.

I am proud to represent you and respectfully ask for your vote. Thank you.

Michael Rivera Self-Employed/ Medical Industry

michaelriveraformayor.com

My Wife and I are 50-year residents of the Central Coast and Paso Robles. I have served in various Civic positions and several School District commit tees. I have both a wide under standing of issues facing our city and the experience to work with others to find solutions. Paso Roblans have been overlooked.

We need to focus on our permanent residents and their needs. Crime, roads, water, and weed are now major concerns in our city, as is increasing taxation. Explosive growth is beginning, and our infrastructure is not prepared.

I will have Proactive rather than reactive solutions to what, at times, are complex issues like Chronic Homeless ness. Being reactive has put our City into Chaos and caused negative impacts on our quality of life. We have already begun to see those impacts. Support ing public Safety, especially law enforcement, is my first prior ity. Looking for solutions to housing and education choices continue to be priorities.

I am committed to keeping traditional Family Values that Paso Robles is known and loved for. Please help me in my run for Mayor, I respectfully ask for your vote.

Part two coming next week, Nov. 3.

TEMPLETON — Cali fornia Highway Patrol (CHP) has reported one

Anthony Brackett (33) of Visalia was traveling on east bound SR-46, west of SR-41 near Shandon. Driving as the only passenger in his 2003 Chevy Trail Blazer, Brackett was traveling at a high rate of

speed when he crossed over into the second lane and into the asphalt shoulder.

CHP reports that Brack ett's vehicle continued to travel into the dirt shoulder and began to overturn several times.

Drugs and/or alcohol have not been ruled out as being a possible contributing factor.

HeatherForAtascadero.com

SUSAN FUNK

BRET HEINMANN

HEATHER MORENO

MICHAEL RIVERA

CHRIS BAUSCH

JOHN HAMON

STEVE MARTIN

HEATHER NEWSOM

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is now

Local Walk to End Alzheimer's Returns to Mission Plaza

said Executive Director Lindsey Leonard. “We are relying on the support of this community to show up and bring awareness to some thing that affects so many of us, so that we can make a difference and find a cure.”

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Families, friends and all those who support the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other demen tia are invited to join the San Luis Obispo Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Mission Plaza on Saturday, Oct. 29.

On Walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden cere mony, beginning at 10 a.m. Partici pants receive a flower in one of four colors, representing their personal connections to the cause.

Last year, over 400 participants attended the San Luis Obispo Walk, raising a total of $131,747 to fund the Alzheimer’s Association’s global research and local services through out San Luis Obispo County.

Currently, the Alzheimer’s Asso ciation is investing over $310 million in more than 950 projects in 48 countries, bringing forward

new discoveries and developments every day.

The California Central Coast Chapter offers support groups, education programs, care consul tations and a 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) throughout the county in both English and Span

ish, all provided at no cost.

The Walk is supported by the hard work of a volunteer commit tee, including Jeff Baariel, Danny Danbom, Chandra Dunker, Sue Gibson, Jenny Molinar, Brian Petersen, Charmaine Petersen, Kyle Petersen, Corina Segundo and

PROJECT

In California alone, there are more than 690,000 people living with Alzheimer’s and 1.12 million family caregivers.

“Each dollar raised helps make a positive impact in the fight against this devastating disease,”

Register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at act.alz.org/ sanluisobispo. Registration is also available in person starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 22 at Mission Plaza, located at 989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., to be followed by the walk downtown.

Interested in volunteer oppor tunities or sponsoring this event? Contact Lindsey Leonard at lmleonard@alz.org.

The San Luis Obispo Walk is sponsored locally by CenterWell Home Health, Central Coast Home Health and Hospice, Creston Village, Elder Placement Profes sionals, Guided Aging, Perfectly Placed Seniors, Senior Living Consultants and SLG Senior Care. Media sponsors include 805 Living, La M 107.3 Radio, KRUZ 103.3, NewsChannel 3-12 and KSBY.

City Celebrates Another Completion of Rehabilitation Project

Projects completed

the 2022 F-14

Traffic Way

STAFF REPORT

ATASCADERO — The City of Atascadero announced the completion of the 2022 F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the Traf fic Way Sewer Main Replacement Project. City Council celebrated with official ribbon cuttings last week to announce the completion of both major projects.

The 2022 F-14 Pavement Rehabilitation Project is nearing completion, with the reha bilitation of 3.3 miles of roadways. Road segments in this project included Ardilla Road north of Balboa Road, Balboa Road from San Fernando Road to Santa Ana Road, Cebada

Road, Cenegal Road from Laurel Road to the original western limit, and Corriente Road between San Fernando Road and Santa Ana Road. Pavement rehabilitation included asphalt overlays and full section roadway reconstruction, depending upon the exist ing condition. Other improvements included minor drainage enhancements intended to extend the life of the newly replaced roadway. The total project costs were approximately $3.5 million and construction was performed by Souza Construction, Inc. of San Luis Obispo.

The Traffic Way Sanitary Sewer Replace ment Project replaced over one mile of under sized 10 and 12-inch diameter sewer main pipe with larger 15 and 18-inch diameter pipe beneath Traffic Way between Bajada Avenue (Colony Park Community Center) and San Jacinto Avenue. This segment of sewer main generally conveys all wastewater flows orig inating from City-sewered parcels north of Traffic Way, so it was important that the

new gravity main be sized to accommodate both existing and future projected wastewa ter flows. Due to the depth of the sewer line and necessary trench widths, asphalt overlay of the northbound travel lane was included in the project to mitigate damage to the road way. The total project costs were approximately

$3.75 million and construction was performed by Specialty Construction, Inc. of San Luis Obispo.

Both projects had significant impacts to traffic over the past year, and the City wants to thank motorists and nearby residents and busi nesses for their patience during construction.

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

SAN LUIS OBISPO — Thanks to a $4,000 grant recently awarded by the ASPCA® (The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Subaru Loves Pets, Woods Humane Society will host a week-long, fee-waived, adult-dog adoption special in part nership with Subaru of San Luis Obispo from Oct. 22 to 30.

The ASPCA® Subaru Make a Dog’s Day Adoption Special spans from Subaru’s National Make a Dog’s Day on Saturday, Oct. 22, through Woods’ Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival on Satur day, Oct. 29, and concludes on Sunday, Oct. 30.

The adoption event also coincides with October’s National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

The goal of the adoption promotion and the ASPCA grant is to remove barriers to adoption and find loving homes for at least 26 adult dogs currently at Woods Humane Society during the week-long promotion in order to open up shelter space for more animals in need.

“Animal shelters throughout California continue to be filled to capacity with large, adoptable dogs that are at risk for euthanasia due to lack of space,” says Woods CEO Neil Trent. “Woods Humane Society is doing everything in its power to help by transporting as many animals as we can to our shelter and matching them with loving, local fami lies.”

He explains that already this year, Woods has transported 880 animals from shelters both near and far (including 450 dogs) and has found homes for a total of 2,140 animals (including 807 dogs).

While these numbers are encouraging, he says, the need is still out-pacing the adoption rate.

“We are so grateful to the ASPCA and Subaru Loves Pets for granting us this opportunity to waive adoption fees so that we can hope to accom plish more dog adoptions during a time of urgent need. It’s even better that this event will take place during Adopt a Shelter Dog awareness month and in advance of our Wiggle Waggle celebra tion on Oct. 29. We hope the community will join us in spreading the word about the need for homes, and the incredible joys that result from adopting pets.”

Woods plans to celebrate the week’s total grant-supported adoptions with an ASPCA and Subaru booth at its Wiggle Waggle Fall Festival where recent and long-time adopters can “make their dog’s day” with some Subaru toys.

The regular adoption fee for adult dogs at Woods is $100-$150 and includes a spay or neuter surgery, microchip, license, flea and parasite treatment, and vaccinations. Adoptions also include a free well ness examination at local veterinary clinics and 30 days of pet health insurance (if adopters choose to enroll). Woods says that it spends an average of $800 to care for each animal in its shelter and relies on the generous support of the community and grants like this one to ensure that each animal receives the best care possible prior to adoption.

To view adult dogs currently available for adop tion, visit WoodsHumaneSociety.org/adoptions/ san-luis-obispo or visit the SLO location, open daily with adoption hours from 12-4 p.m. and closing at 5 p.m.

For more information about Woods, visit WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.

Woods Humane Society’s adoptable dogs are located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo.

CALIFORNIA — Hit History Channel tele vision series "American Pickers" is returning to California to film episodes through January 2023.

The documentary series explores the world of antique "picking" on the History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the busi ness, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find size able, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover some thing they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

"American Pickers" continue to take the

pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state and CDC. Nevertheless, they are excited to continue reaching the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking and are eager to hear their memorable stories.

The "American Pickers" TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, they would love to hear from you. Please note the Pickers do not pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public.

If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collec tion with photos to: americanpickers@cine flix.com or call (646) 493-2184 Facebook:

Caroline Swanson.

Participants are shown in last year's Walk to End Alzheimers posed in Mission Plaza. Contributed photo

Ribbon Cutting for Traffic Way Sewer Main Replacement Project. (L-R: Council Member Charles Bourbeau, Mayor Heather Moreno, Council Member Susan Funk and Council Member Mark Dariz).

Ribbon Cutting for F-14 Sales Tax Measure F at Balboa Avenue and San Fernando. (L-R: Council Member Mark Dariz, Mayor Heather Moreno, Council Member Charles Bourbeau and Council Member Susan Funk). Contributed Photos

SHARRON

Lynne Newhouse, a longtime resident of Paso Robles best remembered for her work in healthcare, has died at age 81.

Lynne Sharron (Boatman) Newhouse of Paso Robles passed away on October 11, 2022, at Twin Cities Commu nity Hospital in Templeton. She was 81. The cause was acute liver failure, a compli cation that arose following coronary bypass surgery in July.

Lynne Newhouse was a generous and vibrant person—many would call her a “character”—who loved sharing vividly detailed stories about her childhood and the history of Paso Robles. She was born on April 29, 1941, at Paso Robles Community Hospital and was the first child of her father, Cecil C. Boatman, and her mother, Myrtle F. (Morton) Boatman. At the time, Cecil was a gas station operator, and Myrtle was a homemaker. After years of dedication and hard work, the Boatmans would open the Furniture Center in downtown Paso Robles, which would become a local mainstay.

Over time, the Boatman family thrived and grew. Lynne was joined by five siblings: sisters Cheryl and Patricia and brothers Gary, Steven, and Timothy. When she was quite young, the family moved from a farm on the outskirts of town to Vine Street in Paso Robles.

Lynne enjoyed the freedom to explore the neighborhood and play with childhood friends there. The Carne gie Library in the City Park soon became a haven—she spent many hours poring over books there and developing a lifelong love of reading. She attended local public schools, graduating from Paso Robles High School in 1959.

After high school, Lynne traveled to San Francisco to attend Mary’s Help College of Nursing, where she became a registered nurse in 1962.

Mary’s Help was operated by the Roman Catholic order of the Daughters of Charity.

Founded in 1633, the Daugh ters of Charity is a commu nity of women dedicated to helping the poor and margin alized. The values instilled by the sisters at Mary’s Help remained central to Lynne’s sense of dedication to people in need.

With her nurse’s license in hand, Lynne stayed in San Francisco, where she worked in the Infectious Disease Unit of Children’s Hospi tal. While living in the Bay Area, she met Henry (Hank) Newhouse through mutual friends. The two married in August 1963. Over the next four years, the couple had three children: Kristina, Matthew, and Brian. The Newhouse family moved many times over the next few decades, due primarily to Hank’s employment with the US Forest Service, which took them from California to Montana, Idaho, and then Alaska. She loved spend ing time with her family, especially during seemingly endless road trips to the middle of nowhere to camp and fish in Northern Califor nia, Montana, and Idaho.

Wherever she landed, Lynne quickly became an invaluable member of the local healthcare community.

had an older sister, Carole, who he affectionately called “Sissy.”

As a child, his family moved to Atascadero, California, where he graduated from high school.

This extended to volunteer activities, whether leading Lamaze classes for expect ant parents, training volun teer emergency medical technicians, or participating in end-of-life patient care through hospice. One point of pride for Lynne during this era was her role in estab lishing a birthing room for new families while she was the Director of Nursing at Syringa General Hospital in Grangeville, Idaho. In an interview for the Lewiston Morning Tribune published in January 1980, she spoke about the beauty of small healthcare institutions and described new mothers and babies as the “heart of the hospital.”

After she and Hank divorced in the early 1980s, Lynne re-examined her life goals and decided to take a big leap by applying to and being accepted into one of the first Certified Physician’s Assistant programs in the nation, MEDEX Northwest, which is part of the Univer sity of Washington School of Medicine. At her graduation in 1991, she was honored as an outstanding student in the area of community-oriented public health. That same year, Lynne returned to Califor nia, where she first landed at Clínica Sierra Vista, a health organization that provides care to migrant farmworkers, as well as rural and isolated community members subsist ing on low or fixed incomes. In 1994, Lynne returned to Paso Robles to help with the care of her aging parents. However, she continued her efforts in public health at San Luis Medical Center in Pismo Beach, Community Health Center (CHC) of the Central Coast in Templeton, and then the CHC in Paso Robles. In the same period, she worked part-time in a mobile health clinic oper

ated by Nipomo Commu nity Medical Center, which provided assistance for the uninsured, working poor, and unhoused across San Luis Obispo County, from the Five Cities area, north to San Miguel and as far east as the Carrizo Plain. She said of these activities, “I was born and raised here. The people of this community gave me scholarships and sent me to nursing school. This is giving back.”

Retirement provided Lynne with an opportu nity to expand her volun teer activities. She regularly served as a poll worker for county elections. She dedi cated more time to docenting for the Paso Robles Histor ical Society at the Carnegie Library, where she treasured her encounters with newcom ers and visitors, with whom she could share stories about the agricultural roots of her hometown. As a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, she helped with the Pioneer Ladies Tea, which honors the annual Pioneer Day Queen, other pioneer women, and their descendants. She took great pleasure in being a down town ambassador—with her bichon frisé, Bijou, acting as sidekick—for the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street organization because it allowed her to get to know the many wonderful down town merchants. She partic ipated in annual activities such as Pioneer Day, the Downtown Holiday Light ing Ceremony, the Paso Robles Olive Festival, and the Central Coast Lavender Festival.

Lynne Newhouse is survived by her children— daughter Kristina Newhouse and her partner Alain Millar, of Milwaukie, Oregon; son Matthew Newhouse and his wife, Heather of

Hailey, Idaho; and Brian Newhouse and his wife, Ginna, of Potomac, Mary land—and four grandsons, Levi and Sawyer Newhouse, of Hailey, Idaho and Bode and Cooper Newhouse of Vancouver Washington.

Four of Lynne’s siblings in Paso Robles survive her: sister Cheryl Boatman, sister Patricia (Boatman) Barrett, Gary Boatman and his wife Anna, and brother Timo thy (Tim) Boatman and his wife Pamellia (Pam). Lynne remained close to her in-laws, David and Yvonne Newhouse of San Mateo, and Margaret (Newhouse) McEwen of San Mateo.

As an aunt, Lynne loved and was loved by many nieces and nephews and 3rd and 4th generation younger cous ins. She regularly attended family gatherings and life events with them. She was there to listen or give words of encouragement or advice. She shared her love through cards, notes, and little gifts recognizing any occasion.

Lynne’s children are eter nally grateful to friend and caregiver Andrea (Janolis) Boatman, whose presence allowed Lynne to live inde pendently and with dignity until her death.

A Celebration of Life for Lynne Newhouse will take place at Chapel of the Roses on November 12 at 10:30 am. Prayers and opening remarks will be made by Pastor Romero of First Mennonite Church of Paso Robles. All are welcome to attend.

Chapel of the Roses 3450 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 466-1161

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In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made in Lynne’s name to the Paso Robles Historical Society or the San Luis Obispo Farm Bureau Women’s Scholarship Fund.

DONALD DUNCAN II age 53 a

of Paso Robles

on 10/14/2022

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CHARLES FLOREZ age 62 a resi

of Oceano

away on 10/13/2022

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

DONALD FUNK age 74 a resi dent of Paso Robles passed away on 10/15/2022

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JACK KENNEDY age 87 a resi dent of Paso Robles passed away on 10/21/2022

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CONSTANCE DAVIS age 73 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 10/23/2022

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PAUL EDWARD DECUMBE

1960 – 2022

Paul Edward DeCumbe, aged 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022, in Bellevue, Washington. He was born April 5, 1960, in Oceanside, California, to Carl and Alice (Ott) DeCumbe. He

A tall and strong man, he enjoyed his work on off-shore oil rigs off the coast of Santa Barbara. At age 22, his life changed direction when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver coming home from work. During his long recu peration, he realized that hard physical labor was in the past, and he would need to rely on his bright mind for his future.

He attended Santa Barbara Business College, then Cuesta

Community College (San Luis Obispo, CA) for his AA. He continued his education and received his BA at the Univer sity of LaVerne (California) and then his MBA at Seattle University.

During his successful busi ness career, he worked his way up from an accountant to controller to a chief financial officer in various companies in San Luis Obispo and Seat tle. His last position was Chief Financial Officer at Technical Systems, Inc. in Lynnwood, WA.

He was a generous donor to Cuesta Community College

and the University of Wash ington Athletics. During his nephew’s time on the UW football team, he was renowned at tailgates for his drink “Purple Reign.”

He believed in the life-changing power of a good education, which was so reflected in his life.

He is survived by his sister Carole Clark, his brother-inlaw Dale Clark of Deer Park, WA, niece Rachel Clark, and her husband, Chris Kirwan, of Redmond, WA, and neph ews Randall and John Clark, both from Marysville, WA. He is survived by his best friend

settled in Linwood, KS, at a young age. He graduated from Linwood High School in 1980. Butch joined the Navy shortly after high school. After his service in the Navy, he relo cated back to California, where he fathered a son, Eugene “BJ” Kriewitz.

Donny Shieh and his family in Chula Vista, CA. Paul was never married but is survived by his girlfriend, Kiley Snow of Lacey, WA; they will be “always connected.” He is also survived by numerous people who loved him and knew him as a cousin, a colleague, a member of the Husky family, and a friend.

A memorial in the Seat tle area will be planned in the near future. Facebook: Paul DeCumbe Memorial.

Paul requested his ashes to be scattered in the Pacific Ocean near his favorite place, Oceanside, California.

May you rest in peace, Paul.

Email: office@13starsmedia.com

EUGENE KRIEWITZ 1961 – 2022

Eugene “Butch” Kriewitz father of one and a friend of many, passed away suddenly at his home on October 2, 2022, at the age of 61 in El Dorado, CA.

Butch was born on Septem ber 5, 1961 to Lee Kriewitz & Sharon Kriewitz in Oxnard, CA. The family migrated and

Through the years, Butch enjoyed watching Nascar, work ing on his many project cars, and making friends wherever he went. Butch was authenti cally and wholeheartedly there for those in his life.

Butch was preceded in death by his father, Lee Kriewitz, as well as his brother, Rick Kriew itz. He is survived by his son

BJ of Atascadero, his mother Sharon Miller of El Dorado, stepmother Susan Kriewitz of Atascadero, sister Ronda Kriew itz of Santa Cruz county, Connie Bewley of Creston, CA, Stacey Sammons of Helena, MT, and Kathy Jordan of Sacramento, CA, as well as two stepbrothers, Bard and Scotty Krider along with numerous nieces and neph ews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 29 at the VFW lodge on Morro Road in Atascadero, CA. Doors open at noon, services at 2:00 pm, and late lunch at 3:00 pm. We are having a potluck, so please bring a dish.

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Atascadero Elks Lodge Distribute Dictionaries

The Atascadero and Templeton Unified School District's third and fourth graders received 434 dictio naries from the Atascadero Elks.

The dictionaries were possible as a part of the Elks Gratitude Grant of $1,000.00. An Elk Officer and Elroy, the Elks mascot, visited all seven schools to hand each child their dictio naries personally.

"The Elks look forward to doing this each year with the children. Living in a rural area gives the children their very own first book, which they can keep. We have received wonderful feed back from our community which our Exalted Ruler will share in. One grandpar ent let us know, 'her grand son loves his new dictionary and tells everyone about it.'

so gratifying knowing the Elks are helping our community and children by giving these dictionar ies," the Elks Exalted Ruler, Susan Marple, said.

The Atascadero Elks Lodge recently donated 750 Amer ican Flags to the Atascadero Pine Mountain Cemetery.

Every year, during Memo rial Day weekend and Veter ans Day, the Elks place flags on 700 Veterans' graves who served our country. This year they noticed the flags were fading and aging, and it was time to help the cemetery obtain some new flags to continue to honor our Veter ans.

The Elks take pride in recognizing the Veterans as our pledge "So long as there are veterans, the Benevo lent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them."

Elks share that it is a humbling experience to place the United States flag on the graves of our servicemen and women and give thanks for their dedicated service.

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About: The Atascadero Greyhound Foundation has been serving the Atascadero community for more than 20 years, gradually adding

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

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gift Shop Hours

The Friends Gift Shop in the Library Lobby is NOW OPEN. Store hours Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3.

Second location now open: The BackRoom Bookstore at The Gatherings Emporium 1335 Park Street, Hours 11-5.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Support the Library through a Friends of the Library membership, starting as low as $10/year. The Friends of the Library appre ciates 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 Support Community – California Central Coast

UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Annual Fryer’s Club Roast - October 23, 2022 We have a number of special events throughout the year that support our ability to provide programs, support and education FREE of charge to our community! Discover more at cscslo.org/Support-Our-Work

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

Redwings

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

Elks Lodge Donates 750 US Flags

David Martin, PDDGER (left), Susan Marple of Pine Mountain Cemetery, and Ronnie Maxwell, Elks Esteemed Loyal Knight. Contributed photo

Endorsements for AUSD Board

Dear Editor,

The Atascadero District Teachers Association (ADTA) has endorsed four candidates for the Atascadero Unified School District in the upcom ing November 8, election. The endorsed candidates are incumbents Tami Gunther and George Shoemaker and challengers Vy Pierce and Tracy Ellis-Weit.

Tami Gunther has served on the Atascadero school board for 16 years. She is an ardent advocate for our students and for public education. She also serves on the Board of Direc tors for the California School Boards Association and the Tri-County Education Coali tion.

George Shoemaker has served on the Atascadero school board for 5 years. As a former teacher and coach, George has worked to develop strong academics and account ability from the district. He understands the educational environment and the chal lenges faced by many families in the district and pledges to support all students, staff, and parents while maintain ing strong fiscal accountability.

Vy Pierce is a long time parent with three children in elementary, middle, and high school in the district. She has been on the board of Atascadero PTO, PTA, and Band Boosters, help ing to promote the interests of students first, parents, and teachers. Her commitment to building relationships, including more parent voices, and focus on students were apparent. We are convinced she would be a strong advo cate for students on the board.

Tracy Ellis-Weit is a retired teacher of 32 years, the major ity of them in Atascadero. She recognizes the importance of working with the District, the schools, and families to create positive educational oppor tunities. Her experience and perspective as an educator, association leader, and parent of three alumni would be an asset to the board. She is a well-respected and actively-in volved member of the commu nity and will bring valuable insight to the Atascadero School Board.

“We are endorsing these four candidates because of their diverse perspectives and ideas,” says Andrew Weath erly, ADTA President. “We value open communication and collaboration and these candidates have demonstrated their ability to bring these qualities to the school board.”

ADTA is a local association representing over 280 teach ers. It has an open process for endorsing school board candidates. All candidates were invited to seek ADTA’s

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endorsement through an interview process that includes written and verbal questions.

School board members are more than policy-makers, they are advocates for the children and families in our community. They should work diligently to provide an opportunity for every student to receive a high-quality education, which will enable them to succeed in their career, college, and life.

ADTA believes that these four candidates will do so and keep our school district moving forward in a positive direction.

Voters will get another opportunity to learn about all the Atascadero school board candidates at a Public Forum hosted by the Atascadero chapter of the American Asso ciation of University Women (AAUW) on October 19, at 7 p.m. The event is free and will be held at San Benito Elementary School located at 4300 San Benito Road. For more information, contact the AAUW at atascaderoaauw@ gmail.com or (805) 400-3261.

AUSD Teachers Association, Atascadero

AUSD New Board Trustee

Dear Editor, It seem that the Atascadero Unified School District Board has made a rather hasty deci sion to replace a well-re spected conservative voice (who by the way got the most votes ever for a school board member) with a person who seems to be very liberal. Mr.

Penner has not lived here long so may not have much connection to the community and is a vocal advocate for the LBGTQ+ community. Why did the board not take more time to vet all the candidates a bit more? It appears they were very anxious to quash any conservative voice on the board. Please, people of Atascadero, when you vote next month, but sure to make a choice in the best interest of our students not one that advances a particular political view. We need all sides of the issues represented, not just the liberal side.

Cathie Wilson, Atascadero

Hypocrisy of Local Politics

Dear Editor, It’s ironic to me that Demo crats are accusing some of our local school board candidates of trying to nationalize the election and are part of some national board flipping move

ment. Meanwhile Democrat and Union endorsed candi dates Vy Pierce and Tracy Ellis-Weit have each accepted large sums of money from political parties and special interest groups. So much so, that those donations well exceed the amount they have raised from private, personal donations.

According to the County of San Luis Obispo Campaign Finance Disclosure Portal, each of these candidates have received $4,300 in donations from political/special inter est groups; $2,300 from the Democrat party, $1,000 from Shatter PAC (a special inter est committee out of Sacra mento) and $1,000 from the Atascadero Teacher’s Union.

Putting these funds into a non-partisan race definitely impacts the outcome. It also raises a bigger question: should these two candidates be elected and become board members will they be inde pendent of the goals and poli cies of the national democratic party? Board members also negotiate contracts with the Teachers Association/Union. When a board member has accepted funds during their campaign from the union can they truly act without bias?

I think voters are sophisti cated enough to see through the hypocrisy of one side blaming the other for nation alizing the race when they have accepted major contri butions from donors aligned with a political party. They are putting the interests of the Democrats and the unions ahead of the parents and students of Atascadero. They are the candidates who are part of a national effort by the Democrats to take away local control of the schools. They are the ones who are politi cizing what should be a locally funded race free of ideology and influences from national associations with an agenda, like the NEA. This Novem ber vote to keep schools in Atascadero under local control with transparency and free from ideological biases. Giving kids the best possible education is not an ideolog ical or partisan issue. Please consider voting for Rebekah Koznek, Scott Staton. Denise McGrew-Kane and Dan Hathaway for AUSD.

Gary Lehrer, Templeton

Citizens of Paso Robles Have An Opportunity For Change

Dear Editor, The recent attack on campaign signage against a candidate for Paso Robles school board is just the latest on people and institutions

in our community who have a point of view which some people find “unacceptable”. These same people believe they can continue this behav ior without consequence. The lack of leadership and silence of our current Mayor is disturbing.

I have publicly outlined how the attack on the Tree of life was an attack on all of us in Paso Robles. Now with this recent attack on a candidate for school board’s signage by defiling it with a swastika, we will soon learn if there will be any push back from the current mayor. This was indeed an attack not just on this indi vidual candidate but an attack on our elections process and all of the electorate.

The current Mayor ignored the attack on the Tree of Life and was at the least “mislead ing” in an email exchange with me. He wrote that he had spoken to the Tree of life after the incident, but would make no comment on the situation. In fact, I inde pendently confirmed that he had never reached out to the Tree of Life. If we look at the actions, or lack there of, by the current mayor on a whole host of issues it’s very apparent we have weak and feckless lead ership.

My wife and I have witnessed this first hand with an attempt to intimidate me. At the recent Candidate forum at the Elks Lodge, we were approached by a local activist who said, in my wife’s presence, that she did not like what I had to say and that she was just trying to “help” me. She also asked what “kind” of Hispanic I was. I responded “I am an American.” She (the activist) told me “she was a nice person but she knew not so nice people”. This veiled threat is just one of many examples of intimidation that has occurred in our commu nity over the last several years.

Paso Roblans cannot tolerate these assaults on institutions and individual Candidates, and people who participate in these assaults and intimidation tactics must be held accountable.

This cancer is growing in our City and must be stopped. The tactics of the Stasi (the offi cial state security service of the German Democratic Repub lic from 1950 to 1990) used similar tactics to silence their political opponents both in Germany and a similar group in the then Soviet Union. I am not overstating this. The pattern is clear and must be stopped dead in its tracks.

The citizens of Paso Robles have an opportunity to beat back this metastasis of Cancer by using the best Vaccine avail able and that’s the “Light of day” which is why I am making this statement. We also have an opportunity in just over

thirty days to elect people to office who will stand against these assaults and stand up for our City and Roblans. It’s up to you, the voters. I have taken my stand. My Name is Michael Rivera and I am running to be your Mayor.

Michael Rivera, Paso Robles

AUSD Endorsements

Dear Editor, Atascadero United School District voters face nine candidates seeking four seats. As local elected officials on different bodies, we know how much it matters when board members with varied perspec tives work together to serve the whole community. School boards need members who will focus on kids, not culture wars. We trust four candidates for that work.

Vy Pierce is a mother with three children in district schools. From classrooms to committees and PTA/PTO leadership, she gets parents with differing backgrounds to work together. Tracy EllisWeit retired after teaching 32 years at all levels and leading the successful effort to create a middle school in AUSD. Incumbents Tami Gunther and George Shoemaker are trusted colleagues who merit re-election.

These candidates offer a well-balanced range of perspectives. They differ in their political affiliations. One commonality: all are endorsed by the Atascadero District Teachers Associa tion. These four candidates are ready to listen respect fully, work collaboratively, and keep our District focused on kids. We strongly endorse Vy Pierce, Tracy Ellis-Weit, Tami Gunther and George Shoe maker for AUSD Trustee.

Donn Clickard, AUSD Trustee (retiring) Susan Funk, Atascadero City Councilmember

Vote Gibson Out of Office

Dear Editor, Bruce Gibson supports special interests, ignores the needs of seniors. Many SLO County residents are strug gling to pay their bills amid our current financial crisis. Instead of fighting for those on fixed incomes, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson votes for special interests.

Gibson' votes support consultants, nonprofit admin istrative staffers and friends of Gibson while others in our

community suffer under the higher costs of food, gas and now trash rates.

With his close friend Paavo Ogren at the helm of the SLO County waste agency, the IWMA, Gibson fought to keep the overpriced agency going. He also fought against an audit of employees, which led to fraud charges.

In the end, several county areas were able to leave the IWMA and work directly under the county, a move Gibson voted against.

The IWMA charges more than double what the county charges. In Cambria and Cayucos, trash collection rates are going up between 40 percent and 60 percent.

Compare that to 3.5 percent to 22 percent increases in trash rates for those living in Cres ton and Santa Margarita, areas no longer working with the IWMA.

Gibson supports clos ing Diablo Canyon power plant, which would lead to higher electric bills. He also supports adding a fee to hous ing construction to give to an influential nonprofit.

Please vote Bruce Gibson out of office, our community deserves better.

Greg Grewal, SLO County

AUSD Endorsements

Dear Editor, I am writing to urge local citizens to support Tami Gunther, running for re-elec tion to the Atascadero School Board. For the past 15 years, Tami has selflessly advocated for the best interest of AUSD students and provided steady, responsible, and informed leadership.

In addition to tirelessly serving on Board of Trustees for the Atascadero District schools, Tami is a valued member of the Board of Directors for the California School Boards Association. She is also a Past President and a current Director of the Tri-County Education Coali tion.

Even during these tumul tuous times, Tami has never wavered in her commitment to the vision and promise of public education. She works effectively with the entire board, the superintendent and district staff, and the commu nity to ensure students are able to achieve their highest potential. Our school district benefits enormously from her principled responsive repre sentation on the AUSD Board.

Please join me in voting for Tami, along with George Shoemaker, Vy Pierce and Tracy Ellis-Weit in this November’s election.

Jude Rock, Atascadero

Halloween and Holidays are Coming!

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

barbie butz COLUMNIST

Our Assistance League Thrift Store was open on Monday for our Holiday Extravaganza. Normally the store is closed on Mondays. As you walked in your eyes were directed to six beautiful, tall, fully decorated Christmas trees, all available to purchase. It was exciting to hear the comments of our customers.

The event was a great success and I hope you can find time to visit our store, which is a key source of funding for our philanthropic program, Oper ation School Bell. Through the program we provide new school clothing to students in need in all 10 school districts of SLO County.

The store is located at 667 A Marsh St., San Luis Obispo. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Drop in soon to start your holiday shopping!

Speaking of dropping in, be sure to drop in at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for Zoo Boo. Wear your costumes and take the whole family to the not-too-scary event at the. You’ll see fun Halloween decorations, along with carni val games, a costume contest, a haunted house and tricks and treats to enjoy.

On Oct. 31, both Atascadero and Paso Robles are offering safe Halloween activities along with trick or treats in their downtown areas. Atascadero’s hours are 4 to 6 p.m. on Entrada Avenue and Paso’s are 4 to 7 p.m. in the Main Street area.

For more information regard ing the Paso Robles event, call Paso Robles Main Street at (805) 238-4103.

This week’s recipe would make a nice accompaniment to a roasted chicken. If you’re pressed for time just grab one of those chickens at the market to serve with this gratin. Add a nice green salad and a dessert

and you’ve got it made!

Pumpkin Gratin With Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh pumpkin, seeds and fibers removed, peeled, cut into 1/16-inch slices, (about 4 cups)

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 medium onions, sliced 3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme

4 ounces Gruyére cheese, grated (about 11⁄2 cups)

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup half-and-half 1 cup breadcrumbs

Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees Steam or microwave pumpkin until just tender, about 5 minutes in a steamer or 2 minutes in a microwave. Sprinkle with 1⁄4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions

I Am Not A Hoarder

and pancetta. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft. Season with the thyme, the remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, and more pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions wilt and begin to brown and caramel ize and pancetta becomes crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Grease low-sided, 1 quart gratin or casserole dish with butter. Arrange half the pumpkin slices in overlapping rows in the dish. Spread onions and pancetta evenly over pump kin. Sprinkle with 11⁄4 cups of the cheese and top with another layer of pumpkin slices. Stir nutmeg into half-and-half and pour over vegetables. Mix the remaining cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork and the top is lightly browned and bubbly around the edges. Serve hot.

Serves 6

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

lee pitts COLUMNIST

Let me preface my remarks with the emphatic proclamation that, contrary to what some misguided people might think, I am not a hoarder!

I am a collector ... big difference.

A hoarder's house is packed with boxes clogging hallways, newspaper stacked to the ceiling, and assorted junk bought at garage sales filling every niche. Our house, however, is neat and tidy with lots of open space. Although, I will admit that every wall is covered with bits, spurs, bookcases full of books, old license plates, and western artwork. I swelled with pride when a friend once said that mine was the only house he'd ever been in with barbed wire on the walls.

Although I am not a hoarder, I do have the hoarding gene. My Grandma was proud to own a twelve-foot stack of Sara Lee coffee cake pans when she died,

while I specialize in prescription bottles, and keep in mind I've had 11 different prescriptions for 30 years. Believe me, that's a lot of bottles! For those 30 years I've also consumed two cups of Mott's applesauce every day and I saved the valuable containers it comes in and every one is filled with screws, nails, bolts and other assorted hardware I've picked up at estate sales and farm auctions. I have such a diverse collection the local hardware store refers people to me when they don't have something.

Visitors are always amazed at how organized and tidy my shop is. In that regard, I think I may suffer from an obsessive/compulsive disorder. I have a friend who says he's gonna come over some night and empty all my screws, nuts, bolts, washers and nails in one big jumble on the floor. If he ever did that I think I might shoot myself ... right after I shot him!

I have a reason for collecting the things I do. I've amassed over 400 ball caps because I have a big bald spot in the middle of my head that is growing faster than a forest fire in California. I always wear a hat because I suffer

from cranial deforestation and follicular regression. I've also been diagnosed with hair compensation syndrome which means I wear a hat at all times. And I'm very picky about the kind of cap I wear. I don't like the ones that have mesh on the back of the cap. I use these as sieves to strain paint.

My wife insists I don't need 400 ball caps but I tried giving several to a restaurant that has ball caps hanging from its rafters but they declined my generous offer because a lot of my hats were given to me by septic pumpers, tallow works and slaughterhouses and the restaurant owner thought they might NOT be conducive to a customer's dining experience.

I may very well have the largest motel/hotel stationery collection in the world. In my 40 years of traveling, I usually stayed at motels so cheap I was lucky to get a free postcard but in my mother's second career she traveled all over the country closing bankrupt banks for the FDIC. Because she worked for the government she stayed at Hiltons, Doubletrees, Marriott's and other assorted upscale hotels and she gave me the free stationery. She also saved a bank bag from every bank she closed

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themselves from receiving their good without realizing what they are doing.

A s spiritual beings having a human experience, it is our nature to give. We give of ourselves consistently in many ways. We regularly offer attention, time, talent, money, love, joy, beauty, inspiration, and more. However, do we allow ourselves to receive as much as we give?

Some people love to give of themselves so much that they forget to give to themselves, which fosters feelings of emptiness and depletion, leading to depression. Additionally, when offered a gift from the Universe, they may even say, "No thank you," and block

There is a story about a terrible storm that came into a town, and local officials sent out an emergency warning that the riverbanks would soon overflow and flood the nearby homes.

They ordered everyone in that town to evacuate immediately. However, a faithful man heard the warning and decided to stay, saying, "I trust God, and if I am in danger, then God will send a divine miracle to save me."

The man was offered a car ride, a canoe ride, a motorboat, and a helicopter rescue, but he refused every offer, claiming that God would save him. Finally, with the high floodwaters, he was left alone on his rooftop with his faith. Then, he began to plead with God, stating, "I put all my faith in you, God. Why haven't you saved me?" God

responded, "I sent you a warning, a car, a canoe, a motorboat, and a helicopter. What more were you looking for?"

Is it possible that the Universe is attempting to answer your heart's prayers, yet you refuse to receive your good because you are not receptive? By expecting answered prayer to look a particular and specific way, we close ourselves off from infinite, creative possibilities of Spirit. Ernest Holmes observed, "Spirit has good for me far beyond my present human comprehension." So be open to something infinitely more magnificent than what you have imagined.

It's time to be open at the top. This or something better. What else is possible? Receiving is as important as giving. We deserve to receive our love and affection as much as anyone. When we take great care of ourselves, it is then that we can give joyously

down so I must have the biggest collection of bankrupt bank bags in the country. Who knows what that could be worth?

One of my life's primary goals was to hold the world record for the number of pens in my possession, after all, they are the tools of my trade. I think I need somewhere around 14,000 to break the record and I'm close because every drawer in the house is stuffed with free pens from banks, auction markets and drug companies who, by the way, give away the best pens with weird names of new drugs on them. I haven't even mentioned my thousands of books, trophy buckles that cowboys hocked at pawn shops, expired old calendars or my single spur-leather collection.

Okay, I admit my collecting habit may be a bit out of control. My wife doesn't want to deal with all this "junk" after I'm gone so if you're interested in acquiring a world class collection of stationery or bankrupt bank bags contact her as I'm much too emotionally invested to deal with it.

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

from our overflow.

Jim Carrey stars as the main character named Carl in the 2008 film The Yes Man. Carl is stuck in a rut of negativity. The operative word for him in his life is no. However, when he attends a self-help seminar, he learns to unleash the power of yes, leading to a series of transforming experiences for him; a job promotion, a new romance, and more! You have the power to create a life you love, but you have to be open to receive.

You can flex your receptivity muscle this week by saying yes to what comes into your orbit. Have fun with it.

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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include coaching youth sports, being a Boy Scout den leader, a youth soccer referee admin istrator, a middle school volunteer and dance commit tee member, and the AHS PTSA president,” said an Atascadero Recreation Team representative. “Mark has volunteered five years as the Little League President, plus well over five years of coach ing youth baseball, soccer and basketball. He even stepped in to help with traffic control at a local elementary school when needed and worked with our local Police Department to improve safety for students around the middle school.

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ing on Accessory Dwelling Unit Text Amendments was a continued item from the Sept. 13 meeting and the Oct. 11 meeting.

Like in the previous meetings, Councilmember Mark Dariz excused himself from being in the room for the discussion of

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to ensure that a child who has a disability receives specialized instruction and related services.

I served for four years as the AUSD parent representative on San Luis Obispo County’s SELPA CAC (Community Advisory Committee); one year as the Vice President, and Presi dent for the past two years.

While my special needs daughter attended Santa Rosa Elementary, we noticed that the school was in need of a play ground appropriate for these children. I approached the school board with my concerns, and was able to secure a crawl tube and free-standing activity boards. More have been added to other schools across the district. The same year, AUSD presented me with the “Parent Advocate of the Year” award.

As your elected school board member, I will be dedicated to my oath of office in upholding the Constitution of our country and our state. I will represent the forgotten voices of all parents. I

Mark and his wife are also mentors to new foster fami lies in his free time.

“From our Recreation team’s perspective, Mark has been an amazing asset to the youth in our community as well as our own Recreation team. Having his support over the years and also returning the favor of supporting him and what ever program he is putting his time and energy into has been very rewarding in creat ing positive, forward momen tum for our youth programs in Atascadero.”

Mark and his wife (who teaches fourth grade at Atascadero Middle School) moved to Atascadero in 2008 with their then 5-year-old adopted son. In 2010 they

the item, sighting a conflict of interest.

“Since our last discussion on Sept. 13, there has been some more changes the state has brought us, and we’ve had some more legal review on this topic, and so there’s a little more infor mation needed tonight than I had anticipated when we all left each other on the 13,” said Community Development

promise to be your voice and your child’s advocate.

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I am a mother of three kids who attend AUSD schools. I was born and raised here in North San Luis Obispo County. I have been an entrepreneur and small business owner for over 20 years.

Many aspects of running a business relate to being a board member. I have a deep under standing of financial matters, as I have always handled all of my business’ accounting/bookkeep ing, budgeting, payroll, etc. Being on the board requires someone who has experience leading people and one who is able to be a team player.

I have managed between 10-50 plus employees/indepen dent contractors, with a focus on creating a positive work place, team collaboration, goal setting, increasing production,

decided they wanted to have more kids, so when the adop tion agency called them about a little girl under 3, they were ecstatic. During the call, they were also told that the little girl had a younger brother and sister. The Capozzolis adopted all three siblings, bringing their brood up to four chil dren under 6. It didn’t take long before all four Capoz zoli kids got involved in the community by playing sports.

“We got involved in the community and the sports and didn’t even think twice about it [with their oldest son], and then as our other kids came and then they started to get involved,” stated Capozzoli. “Getting involved was another way for my kids to meet their

Director Phil Dunsmore at the beginning of his presentation.

Dunsmore stressed that ADUs can not be used as vacation rentals and that they are used to satisfy Atascade ro’s affordable housing require ments.

The council quickly confirmed the amendments based on the council feedback from Sept. 13 meeting, but discussed at length

time management, etc. I developed several train ing programs. I am a success ful negotiator, always looking at both sides, and have been able to provide win/win outcomes in addition to being able to think outside of the box for solutions. I believe that my acquired skills from the past 20 plus years in business will be an asset to our district, in addition to having the perspective of a parent with chil dren in the district.

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My husband and I have three children enrolled in the Atascadero Unified School District in 12th, seventh, and fourth grades.

As a stay-at-home mom, I have spent the last 12 years volunteering in their schools and nonprofit organizations such as Committee for Atascadero

friends and us to meet people. Obviously, right now, I mean, we’ve been here a while, and some of our dearest friends are people that I coached with or refereed with or had practices with.”

The Atascadero Recreation Team went on to say that they were very excited to see the 2022 Champion of the Community CPRS District 8 award go to someone as dedi cated as Capozzoli and that the award will also be up for nomination at the state level at the CPRS conference in April 2023.

“It felt great. I mean, that’s not the reason I do what I do, but it felt great because I know it’s betterment for all the kids in the community, which is

the new state laws.

There were a few changes to setbacks and building height, both of which were quickly approved by the council.

“I think we have a conscience, then. So we’re looking at the 1,200 sq foot allowed on an acre or more. This setback of 10 feet on the side and the rear property lines. Eighteen feet height limit and all other proper develop

Public Schools (CAPS) and helped raise hundreds of thou sands of dollars for our students and schools. I am currently the PTO President at the Atascadero Middle School, Treasurer for the Atascadero High School Band Boosters, and Treasurer for San Gabriel PTA.

Additionally, I serve on several district committees and volun teer once a week in my son’s classroom so I am very familiar with what is happening in the schools and district. My expe rience, skills, and demonstrated ability to lead and work with many different people toward a common goal would help our school district address the chal lenges we currently face.

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I have 15 years of teaching experience and over 22 years of coaching experience in five

something that is important to myself and our family,” Capozzoli said.

The Recreation Team went on to add that Capoz zoli always puts a focus on supporting the overall good of the youth in the Atascadero community.

“It’s really our village that got us through the two-year adoption program with our kids,” Capozzoli said. “But also, it was our village that kept us busy on the baseball fields, the soccer fields, the basketball courts, and all that stuff. Like I said, it’s always great to be recognized; that’s not why I, or we, do those things. It is nice, but at the end of the day, it’s for the kids.”

ment standards” stated Mayor Heather Moreno on ADUs.

The motion passed unan imously after all recommen dations, including mixed-use property, were reviewed in detail.

Public Works Director Nick DeBar gave a manage ment report on the Wrestling Bacchantes Statue Enhance ments. He asked that a realloca

different sports, working with youth sports and up through the community college level.

Before serving the past five years on the school board, I served three years on the AUSD Bond Oversite Committee. Prior to that, I was a classroom parent assistant for six years at Monte rey Road School. Both of my two youngest children went through the AUSD system.

My wife is a seventh-grade teacher at Atascadero Middle School. I have a Master’s degree in public policy from Cal Poly. During my time on the board, I have been an advocate for regular assessment of students and targeted interventions to help them in the areas that they need support. I have also been an advocate for a strong district financially, and for AUSD to be a district that supports and respects all of our staff.

Candidates Chris Collins and Scott Staton did not participate. Part two coming next week, Nov. 3.

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status as the Men’s Pro World Champion. This is the first time two world cham pions have come out of the same skate park.

without any dispute, performed [one of] the most technical and impressive runs

in the history of the sport,” stated ATown Park owner Kevin Campion. “There was a rather unanimous, athletes, judges, spectators, everybody, a rather unanimous assess ment that he is currently the greatest of all time.”

Farris is a local who grew up in Atascadero and has been riding at ATown Park since it opened over 15 years ago. After earning world championship honors at Lake Havasu, Farris headed to Australia to compete in the Nitro World Games; he is now headed to Argentina for another competition that could earn him even more titles. There he will meet up with Parks, who is also

competing.

Parks, who earned herself second place in the 2021 World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, solidified herself as the best women’s scooter rider in the world this year. The competition was run in line with Inter national Olympic Committee standards, and the Atascadero teen thrived during her runs.

“I didn’t really go there to win,” Parks said. “I just went there to have fun and hang out with some of the girls that I had met before, but obviously, I was going to try to do my best. And I prac ticed a lot over the past three days that I was there, and I ended up winning.”

During the four-day competition, Parks ended up getting second place in the semifinals.

“I knew the next day I had to do way better tricks just to step it up,” she said. “In my run, I changed two or three of my tricks to upgrade them, and that got me the winning run. It meant a lot to me. It was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had.”

Scooter riders from all over the world came to Arizona to compete, including riders from Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

“By comparison to other athletes, she [Parks], for the most part, stays in an upright

position and does all these incredible tricks that incor porate her scooter flying all around her body as she’s

tion of $7,000 from 2010 Bond Proceeds Master Agreement

Funds got to adding a viewing sidewalk around the historic statue in the Sunken Gardens.

The staff’s recommendation to approve the sidewalk and the reallocation of funds was approved by the council.

The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m.

well above whatever obstacles she’s clearing. She has one of the loftiest styles in the game right now,” added Campion. Parks has been riding since she was very young. She used to ride her three-wheeled scooter around Atascadero Lake, and when she got older, she started riding at the Templeton Skate Park. But it was when she traveled to Bakersfield for her first competition that she real ized she’d fallen in love with the sport. She’s been riding at ATown Park (which the City of Atascadero has provided to the community for the last 20 years) for close to seven years and is there every single day that she’s in town.

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Chris Farris (middle) celebrates at the podium after winning first place at the Scooter World Championships in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Contributed Photo.

Champion of the Community Mark Capozzoli (left) is shown with Atascadero Recreation Coordinator Larisse Lopez. Contributed photo.

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ATASCADERO — On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. on its home court, the Atascadero High girls volleyball team continued its winning streak and defeated Orcutt Acad emy in a 3-1 match. The night was not only about the win, but seniors Izzy Garcia and Noella Breytenbach were also celebrated before the game started.

"Winning the game Thurs day night was fantastic, espe cially because for the final point, both seniors got to be involved," said coach Christina Silva. "Noella passed the ball, and Izzy got the game-win ning kill. After the ball hit the ground, the players on the bench rushed onto the court to congratulate both of them; it was such a great senior night

moment."

Garcia and Breytenbach were honored with a recep tion prior to their game. It was put on by some of the parents and held in a room just off the gym where the team would later win the season's final game. Not only did the girls' families attend, but they also shared stories about what the girls bring to the team and the other incredible things they've accomplished. Garcia and Breytenbach responded with thank yous and memories that they read for the whole crowd before the game. A portion of the school band also played a selection of songs during timeouts and breaks between the night's games, a studentled moment celebrating the seniors.

"Izzy and Noella are both fantastic teammates and leaders on and off the court. Noella is one of our middles, and she often makes magical plays at the net. She seems to stay in the air forever and can reach things that nobody else could to keep plays alive. And when she gets a great connec

tion with her setter for a hit, watch out. She has also devel oped into a solid, consistent server, passer, and digger across the back row this year," Silva added. "Izzy is just so steady. She plays opposite for us, and despite lacking the height of some of our other front-row players, she sees the ball really well and anticipates what is coming. She is also one of the best at being positioned correctly early during rallies so that she is prepared to make digs or ready to hit the next ball. Both of these ladies have fantastic attitudes and are great encouragers of their team mates as well."

This year's girls volleyball team only had three players who returned from last year's squad. Three more players jumped straight to varsity from playing on the freshman team last year, giving the team fresh players who jelled into the team that continued on to the CIF playoffs.

"They've grown a ton as the season has progressed. What they lacked in experience, they made up for in effort and

teamwork," Silva said. "They've also been really adaptable when we've had injuries or when for other reasons, we've had to change lineups."

This year's team features seniors Izzy Garcia and Noella Breytenbach, juniors Trinity Silva, Isabella Moen, Jaslynn Martinez, Katie Hesch, Rori Perry, Clara Haungs, and Kiera Taylor, and sophomores Abby Winslow, Corrinne Davis, and Dayzee Davis.

The win against Orcutt Academy, completed a fourwin streak to close out the regular season, preceded by victories over Pioneer Valley, Morro Bay, and Santa Maria.

"Winning the final four games of the season feels great, and I think it has helped us build confidence and momen tum heading into CIF," Silva said.

The Greyhounds ended up third in the Ocean League and played their first-round CIF game on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Hanford High. Unfortunately, the team lost against Hanford in four games, ending its CIF run.

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Atascadero High's Trinity Silva (left) sets up middle blocker Noella Breytenbach (right) for the spike against Morro Bay in the girls volleyball match. Photo by James Silva

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20222278

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: NANA MASSAGE 2.0, 4080 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: DAVID RANDALL WILLS, 8654 PASEO DE VACA, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, DANLING HAUNG WILLS, 8654 PASEO DE VACA, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ DAVID R WILLS, BUSI NESS MGR

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/29/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby cer tify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state ment on file in my office.

ELAINA CANO, County Clerk

By NBALSEIRO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 09/29/2027

PUB: 10/06, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27/2022

LEGAL CM 605

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No 20222243

THE FOLLOWING PER SON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSI NESS AS: DISPUTE HELP,

7360 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

THIS BUSINESS IS CON DUCTED BY: A LIMITED LIA BILITY COMPANY: DISPUTE HELP, 7360 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE A, ATASCADERO, CA 93422

If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Orga nization

CALIFORNIA

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)

/S/ DISPUTE HELP, LAUREL HERTZ, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 09/28/2022

TRANSACTING BUSINESS