Atascadero News • October 5, 2023

Community gathers to honor late Mayor Steve Martin in heartfelt memorial

Beloved mayor’s legacy remembered, recalling his dedicated service and lasting impact on Paso Robles

By BECCA SLIGH Atascadero News Contributor

NORTH COUNTY— If

there was a photo in the dictionary next to the word “community,” it would be of the late Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin. The memorial held for Martin took place on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, in the downtown Paso Robles Park gazebo. With over 200 attendees, some even being community members who brought their own lawn chairs to pay their respects, the almost two-hour memorial was a beautiful tribute to one of Paso’s finest. Also among the crowd of viewers was the Paso Robles Fire Department, which hung a flag off the fire truck ladder. The Estrella Warbirds Museum performed an Honor flyover in tribute for Martin, and Jim Highland sang two original songs written and composed by Martin.

“Steve Martin, my old friend, there will never be another one

of you,” began John Hamon, current mayor of Paso Robles. Hamon was among a handful of people to give speeches that reflected on Martin’s past, including being the mayor of Paso Robles, a family man, a musical talent, and even a published author.

Hamon went on to say, “From my point of view, the essence of Steve Martin’s life, both public

and private, was a dedicated service to others.”

As a lifelong resident of the Central Coast, Martin had served on the Paso Robles City Council from 1987-96. During that time, Martin was elected mayor and served from 1988-90. Among many other positions within city government and community outreach, Martin lived a life full of passion and

dedication toward the community of Paso Robles.

“The importance of building a legacy lies in its enduring ability to shape the future,” said Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis. “Mayor Martin didn’t just leave us with a tangible improvement or two or advancements. He left us with the spirit of unity, a blueprint of mutual respect and collaboration between the

community, city staff, and our first responders, who work tirelessly to safeguard our well-being.”

While Lewis gave an earnest speech about Martin’s improvement towards the community with policies, initiatives, and camaraderie, he almost certainly remained keen on the theme that Martin’s actions toward city

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EDUCATION

AUSD school board presented with enrollment update

Trustees addressed on district’s cybersecurity

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) met for their regularly scheduled trustee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m.

Principal Sarah Betz addressed the board with a school presentation on Santa Rosa Academic Academy. She stated that the school year is off to a great start at the school.

“Mr. Neff and I just happened to be at Santa Rosa earlier this week, and wow, the campus was spotless,” Superintendant Tom Butler told Betz at the start of his Superintendent’s Report. “Kids were taking great care with their campus but were super focused in their classrooms. Everything you were talking about your culture, your focus on MTSS, supporting good citizenship, it’s all coming to fruition. So, great job for you and your staff. I really thought it was fantastic.”

During the trustee board report, multiple trustees congratulated past AHS teacher and trustee board member Donn Clickard on his role as King at

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Atascadero Chamber celebrates local women with first-ever Women of Influence North County event

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enforcement officers from all over North County came together at the Paso Robles Event Center for Tip-A-Cop on Wednesday, Sept. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Atascadero Police Department, Paso Robles PD, California Highway Patrol, officers who work at Atascadero State Hospital (ASH), and more exchanged their badges for serving trays and cooking utensils as they raised money for local athletes who participate in the Special Olympics.

“It’s a pretty awesome thing to be a part of,” said Kelley Black-

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By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — Women from all over the North County (and a few men) showed up to share their support for the incredible women who make our community a better place for everyone.

The inaugural Women of Influence North County (WINC) Luncheon, held by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, took place on Thursday, Sept. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Springhill Suites by Marriott in Atascadero. The lunch was filled with a stacked program featuring speeches from women leaders in the community and State Senator John Laird. The WINC event also allowed the community to get to know the 2023 Women of Influ-

ence finalists before the winner was chosen later in the program.

“Over the past year, the Chamber was constantly hearing of women forming their own groups and networking, collab-

orating, trying to drive positive change in the business communities in which they live,” said Julie Matthews, Atascadero Chamber Director of Membership, in her speech. “We speak to

El Camino Homeless Organization CEO Wendy Lewis is the 2023 WINC atascaderonews.com twitter.com/ @AtascaderoNews

all women here today. We heard, we listened, and the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the AAUW, has organized and initiated this

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Late Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin’s wife and daughters speak during Martin’s memorial at downtown Paso Robles Park on Sept. 27. Photo courtesy of City of Paso Robles

(From left) ASH Department of Police Services Officers Kelley Blackshear, Jamie Murray, Jean Wilson, Theresa Allen (wife of Atascadero Iterim Police Chief), Ester Wilson, and Kristin Morgan prepare desserts at Tip-A-Cop.

Photo by Christianna Marks.

(From left) Nominees for Woman of Influence Jennifer Adams, Jessica Steely, Lisa Majors, and Wendy Lewis are seen at the WINC Luncheon. Photo by Dawn Smith

Senator Feinstein passes at the age of 90 after casting last Senate vote

Laphonza Butler appointed by Gov. Newsom to serve remainder of Senate term

BY CAMILLE DeVAUL

CALIFORNIA — At the age of 90, United States Senator Dianne Feinstein passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, after more than 50 years of public service. She did so after casting her last vote in the Senate late Thursday morning.

In a statement from Chief of Staff James Sauls, she died at her Washington, D.C., home Thursday night.

“Senator Feinstein never backed away from a fight for what was just and right,” Sauls said. “At the same time, she was always willing to work with anyone, even those she disagreed with, if it meant bettering the lives of Californians or the betterment of our nation.”

Feinstein’s career in politics began in 1969 when she was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. She moved up the political ladder in a steadfast pace, having been first elected to the Senate in 1992, and would become the longest-serving woman in Senate and longest-serving senator in California history.

Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), said of the senator’s passing, “The word trailblazer doesn’t do Dianne

Feinstein justice. A leader on gender equity and gun safety, Senator Feinstein’s influence was felt far beyond California’s border. We all wish her family, friends, and loved ones well as we mourn the passing of a true giant of public service.”

Throughout her five-decade career, Feinstein proved to be an independent voice for California.

As a senator, she was a champion for various causes, including increasing fuel efficiency for vehicles, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality, and preserving natural environments like the Mojave Desert, Lake Tahoe, and California’s forests.

In a statement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said of the senator after her passing, “Dianne Feinstein was many things — a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model not only for me, but to my wife and daughters for what a powerful, effective leader looks like.”

In the realm of national security, Feinstein’s accomplishments included overseeing the review of the CIA’s detention and interrogation program, leading the Senate Intelligence Committee, and contributing to reforms related to surveillance and border security. She worked on critical issues such as combating sex trafficking and

AGRICULTURE

improving consumer protection.

Feinstein’s legislative record reflects her commitment to a wide range of issues, including gun control, violence against women, and environmental conservation. Notable accomplishments include the Assault Weapons Ban, creating the AMBER Alert network, and advancing the cause of healthy forests.

“There is simply nobody who possessed the strength, gravitas, and fierceness of Dianne Feinstein. Jennifer and I are deeply saddened by her passing, and we will mourn with her family

Prune farmers worry about overplanting

As price of almonds and walnuts goes down in recent years, growers remove more of those trees for prunes

BY CHING LEE CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

CALIFORNIA — Now that California prune growers are earning a higher price for their crop, with supply more in line with demand, marketers of the dried fruit have a message for them: Don’t go nuts on prunes.

The warning comes as the price of almonds and walnuts has trended down in recent years and growers remove more of those trees. People in the prune business are concerned that farmers looking to replace their nut orchards will overplant prunes.

Yolo County grower Joe Turkovich put it more bluntly: “The point is don’t destroy this industry like you’ve done the others.”

The concerns are understandable, as it was not so long ago that the prune sector faced a “chronic overhang of fruit” it couldn’t sell, which led to depressed prices and growers removing acres, he said.

A walnut grower himself, Turkovich is also pulling out an orchard, “but that doesn’t mean I’m filling that space with prunes,” he said.

Unlike the growth seen in almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, Turkovich said the prune business remains “more of a boutique industry” with demand that has stayed relatively flat through the years.

Whereas farmers treated tree nuts “like the Wild West, just planting everywhere and worrying about it later,” prunes are “a totally different game,” he said. The crop is more sensitive to overplanting, as it doesn’t take “many extra new acres to disrupt the supply-demand balance,” he added.

John Taylor of Taylor Brothers Farms, a prune grower and processor in Sutter County, said adding another 5,000 acres could throw the supply-demand balance “out of whack.” He said the industry has done well marketing 80,000 to 100,000 tons. Once production gets above that, “I think we’ll have some problems.”

“We’re really nervous that people that have taken out all their walnuts will start planting (prunes), which would be upsetting, because the industry can only handle so much as far as saleable tonnage,” Taylor said.

Thanks to depleted inventory, the price of

prunes has improved over what it had been five years ago — and growers want to keep it that way, Turkovich said.

He noted that as a grower-member of Sunsweet, he must first get approval from the cooperative’s management and board of directors to plant more acres. Even some walnut packers are now becoming more strategic about managing supply and production, such as by “telling growers we don’t want your old varieties anymore,” he said.

For those thinking about getting into prunes or adding more acreage, Turkovich said farmers should first consult with their packer rather than planting without a contract. Planting speculatively now and then looking for a buyer when the trees come into production is a “recipe for disaster,” he warned.

“On the one hand, we’re happy that we have a real stable industry,” Turkovich said. “But on the other hand, we know how easy it is to mess it up because we’ve had 20 years of that experience with oversupply.”

California prune plantings have been steadily dropping during the past 20-plus years. State bearing acreage stood at 86,000 in 2000, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There were 35,000 bearing acres last year, with another 7,000 acres of newly planted trees, according to the California Prune Board.

Donn Zea, the board’s executive director, said the industry would not want acreage to drop below its current level, “and we don’t think that’s going to happen.” He said there has been “significant emphasis” on balancing state inventory, acreage and production with what marketers can ship.

“We need to remain very thoughtful and sober about how many trees go in the ground because markets ebb and flow,” he said. “We don’t need to chase production and ultimately drive price down.

“Said another way: Don’t rush to plant new prune acres but let demand pull through additional supply as we continue to build off a few strong years,” Zea added.

He described the sector as being in “a pretty good spot,” with positive signs that it is “reinvesting for the long term.”

Armed with more scientific research about the health benefits of prunes — including how it can maintain good gut health and may prevent bone loss — Zea said he thinks the industry is in a good position to take advantage of current trends that emphasize food as medicine. No longer is the sector running from the fruit’s long-known

rights to office.

According to the press release from the state, Butler has been “a longtime senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, labor leader, and advocate for women and working people, [and] will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate.”

Butler will be the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate and the first Black lesbian in the nation’s history to openly serve in Congress.

in this difficult time,” added Newsom, who ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Senator Feinstein.

Within a week after Feinstein’s passing, Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler to serve as senator for the remainder of Feinstein’s term, which ends in 2024.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, Newsom announced the appointment of Butler, who is currently the President of EMILY’S List — a political action committee founded in 1985 with goals to help elect Democratic female candidates in favor of abortion

“An advocate for women and girls, a second-generation fighter for working people, and a trusted adviser to Vice President Harris, Laphonza Butler represents the best of California, and she’ll represent us proudly in the United States Senate,” said Newsom after the appointment. “As we mourn the enormous loss of Senator Feinstein, the very freedoms she fought for — reproductive freedom, equal protection, and safety from gun violence — have never been under greater assault. Laphonza will carry the baton left by Senator Feinstein, continue to break glass ceilings, and fight for all Californians in Washington, D.C.”

With her appointment, Butler will step down from her role as president of EMILY’s List.

Butler holds a background in politics and labor unions. She managed campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Hillary Clin-

ton. For over a decade, she led California’s largest labor union, SEIU Local 2015, representing 325,000 nursing home and home-care workers. She also held roles as president of SEIU United Long Term Care Workers, SEIU’s Property Services Division Director, and an SEIU International vice president. Additionally, she served on various boards, including the Federal Reserve System’s Los Angeles branch, the University of California Board of Regents, and organizations like the National Children’s Defense Fund and BLACK PAC. President Barack Obama recognized her as a “Champion for Change.” Butler received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. She is married to her wife, Neneki, and together they have one daughter, Nylah.

“I’m honored to accept Governor Newsom’s appointment to be U.S. Senator for a state I have made my home and honored by his trust in me to serve the people of California and this great nation,” said Senator Designate Butler in response to her appointment. “No one will ever measure up to the legacy of Senator Dianne Feinstein, but I will do my best to honor her legacy and leadership by committing to work for women and girls, workers and unions, struggling parents, and all of California. I am ready to serve.”

California State Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90 after serving in the U.S. Senate for over 30 years. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Office.

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PASO ROBLES

Peggy and David J. Rogers donate auction proceeds to Paso Robles Youth Arts Center

From the earliest age he can remember, David J. Rogers wanted to be an artist. Fast forward, he pursued what he loved and began a professional career 25 years ago. Today his art has been seen by people from around the world.

In their Morro Bay gallery, David and his wife Peggy not only show David’s work, but also teach workshops and mentorship sessions that attract international art students. Most recently at their September plein-air painting retreat, 34 students attended from as far away as the United Kingdom. On the final day, two of David’s paintings from the retreat were auctioned to support a local charity: Paso Robles Youth Arts Center (Youth Arts) was the worthy beneficiary.

“We are pleased to present this check to you in the sum of $775,” Peggy told Ann Berry-Gallegos, executive director at Youth Arts. “We hope that this donation will help the young future artists in our community.”

Youth Arts aligns perfectly with the Rogers’ commitment to teaching new generations of artists.

“We are very grateful for Peggy and David’s support of our arts education program,” says Berry-Gallegos. “Self-expression through art — exemplified by David’s work — is a cornerstone of Youth Arts. This donation will help us continue offering life-changing arts experiences to area children through our accessible no-cost afterschool classes.”

Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364 holds successful charity event

On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364 hosted a successful charity event dedicated to supporting scholarships for local students. The event’s triumph can be attributed to the exceptional efforts and strong community involvement demonstrated by the Elks membership, which exceeded their fundraising goals.

The event was made possible through the generous sponsorship of The American Riviera Bank, Weyrick Lumber, Coast Hills Credit Union, and Borjon Auto Center. A heartfelt thank you was extended to the Atascadero FFA for their assistance in serving food.

A highlight of the evening was the auctioning of five homemade desserts, which collectively raised an impressive $1,575 — a truly sweet success.

Studios on the Park presents ‘Appetite for Art’: a fundraiser celebrating art and food

Studios on the Park, a hub for art and creativity, announced its upcoming fundraising event, “Appetite for Art.” This unique cocktail party will combine the best of the arts, music, and culinary worlds to create an unforgettable evening for art enthusiasts. The event will be held at Studios on the Park on Oct. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

The evening will feature a variety of delectables from local businesses, including cocktails donated by Pappy McGregor’s, fine wines donated by Adelaida Vineyards, and an exquisite grazing board from Cured and Cultivated. There will also be music to enjoy from local pianist Eric Burgener. Along with these festivities, a silent auction will be unveiled, featuring artwork inspired by local artists’ favorite foods. Patrons will have the opportunity to create their own “yummy” masterpieces at an Art Bar containing all the supplies needed. Administrative Coordinator of Studios on the Park, Emma Henson, stated, “Appetite for Art will be a fun opportunity for Paso to come together to celebrate art and food in a unique way. We’ve curated the food, cocktails, and wine to showcase the creativity of our area. We invite everyone to join us for this one-of-a-kind evening.”

Tickets are available for purchase by emailing emma@studiosonthepark. org or by calling (805) 238-9800. All proceeds from the evening will support Studios’ mission to provide accessible arts programming to all and promote the arts within our community.

Paso Robles Youth Arts Center receives $2,500 unrestricted gift

Celebrating 100 years of service to the community, the Rotary Club of Paso Robles has awarded $2,500 in unrestricted funds to the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center (Youth Arts).

The gift will support Youth Arts’ expanding efforts to enrich the lives of area youth with no-cost afterschool classes in visual and performing arts. During a time of exponential growth and increased demand for services, the center will use the funds for additional class offerings to serve more Paso Robles children and families.

With a shared commitment to helping communities succeed and thrive, Paso Robles Rotary has supported Youth Arts throughout the center’s 25 years.

“We are incredibly grateful for Paso Rotary’s belief in our mission to help children flourish and build life skills through nurturing and imaginative arts education,” says Ann Berry-Gallegos, Youth Arts executive director. “This new gift translates directly to providing more classes for local youth, many of whom have never been exposed to the arts. “

Presenting the gift at a September meeting were Paso Robles Rotary members Joe Irick and Rick Goree. “Our motto is ‘Create Hope in the World,’ and that’s exactly what Youth Arts is doing for our community’s youth,” says Rick Goree. “We are proud to help them bring arts education to as many of our local kids as possible.”

Star Card fundraiser to support scholarships for North County women

A fundraiser by the Paso Robles chapter of PEO International — Philanthropic Educational Organization — a nonprofit whose mission is “Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars,” will again take place for the month of October with over 70 participating retail and service partners in the greater Paso Robles area.

“Proceeds from the sale of Star Cards benefit PEO International and more specifically the Paso Robles chapter’s Kiper-Twist Scholarship Fund,” explained Barbara Sefton, Star Card chair. “These scholarships benefit our North San Luis Obispo County women who are attending college, trade schools, or returning to school to improve themselves gain skills and college degrees to better provide for their families. Since 2002, Paso Robles’ PEO Chapter HL has helped over 60 women with awards totaling more than $153,000 in financial support.”

The Paso Robles PEO chapter is selling numbered Star Cards for $50, entitling the purchaser to a 20 percent discount on select merchandise and services at 70 plus local partners for the month of October. To purchase a Star Card, visit PEOpaso.org. The website also provides a link to EventBrite for purchases of Electronic Star Cards for $50 plus a $5 handling fee. Participating Star Card merchants and businesses include wineries, beer gardens, restaurants and specialty foods, health and fitness, clothing and jewelry, florists and nurseries, spas and salons, gifts and art, and automotive services.

The Paso Robles chapter of PEO focuses on helping women in north San Luis Obispo County. The endowed Kiper-Twist Scholarship Fund provides need-based scholarships for residents and high school graduates with a minimum 2.8 GPA or GED equivalent who can attend a school of their choice. The Paso Robles chapter also helps direct candidates to apply to PEO’s seven California state and PEO International’s six scholarship, grant and loan programs.

PEO celebrates the advancement of women, educates women through scholarships, grants, loans and stewardship of Cottey College (Nevada, Missouri), and motivates women to achieve their highest aspirations. Its efforts are grounded in the belief that when women are supported in their educational efforts, a lasting positive impact is created on families, communities, and countries around the globe.

Founded in 1869, PEO International is one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America with

close to 6,000 chapters and more than 372,000 members. As of April, PEO has provided over $415 million in financial assistance to more than 122,000 women across North America to pursue their educational goals.

Membership in PEO is open to women 18 years old and older, and scholarship applicants are encouraged to research PEO scholarships, grants and loans available to North SLO County, California state and US residents at PEOpaso.org. For more information or questions about PEO and PEO Chapter HL’s Star Card, visit PEOpaso.org or email starcard@PEOpaso.org.

Paso Robles man convicted of engaging in sex acts with children

eventbrite.com, or to avoid service fees and charges can be purchased directly at Vin 13.

Vin 13 is located at 1244 Pine St #102C, on 13th Street between Pine Street and Railroad Street in downtown Paso Robles. The wine bar is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 2 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information, visit Vin13. com or contact Vin 13’s General Manager Kelsey Schmidt at kelsey@ vin13.com

ATASCADERO

City gears up for annual creek vegetation management and debris removal efforts

as the pedestrian killed in the collision.

Last week, the Atascadero Police Department and Atascadero Emergency Services responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred just south of the Vons store on El Camino Real. The incident took place before 2 p.m. and resulted in the fatality of the pedestrian involved.

Chesler attempted to cross El Camino Real from the west side towards Vons when he was struck by a passing vehicle. Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene, immediately treating the injured pedestrian. However, despite their efforts, the pedestrian’s injuries proved to be life-threatening, and he succumbed to them while en route to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center.

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Paso Robles man, Eric Allen Moore, 33, has pleaded guilty to two counts of engaging in sex acts with children under 10 years old. The crimes transpired between 2017 and 2022, involving two separate victims known as Confidential Victim #1 and Confidential Victim #2 to protect their identities.

“While it is tragic to see children so terribly victimized by someone they are supposed to trust most, I am amazed at the resilience and courage shown by these two young survivors,” said Deputy District Attorney Kristin Barnard. “I commend both for having the strength to speak up and not stay silent.”

Moore admitted to aggravating factors, acknowledging the vulnerability of the victims and his breach of trust. As a result, he faces a daunting 50 years to life in state prison upon sentencing scheduled for Nov. 28, under the jurisdiction of Judge Timothy Covello in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. The Paso Robles Police Department led the investigation, with support from the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation.

Barnard, from the Sex Crimes Prosecution Unit, will prosecute the case. Moore faces a sentence of 50 years to life in state prison.

Vin 13 uncorks new monthly premium wine series in downtown Paso Robles Kicking off a brand-new monthly series of Premium Wine Events, Paso Robles’s newest wine bar and local destination for wines international and domestic, Vin 13, will host a tasting of the “Killer B’s of Italy” on Tuesday, Oct. 10, starting at 6 p.m. You may know Barolo, Brunello, and Barbaresco, but how many other molto bene Italian “B” wines can you name?

Join Vin 13 and America’s Uncommon Wine Expert Chris Kern for a deepdive into six of the most “B”-coming, “B”-witching, and “B”-utiful wines Italy has to offer. You won’t “B”-lieve what you’re tasting.

“Nothing screams power, luxury, and elegance more than big, bold Italian wines,” says the event’s host, America’s Uncommon Wine Expert and local Paso Robles sommelier Chris Kern. “Imagine test driving Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Maseratis one after the other. That’s what we’ll be doing in the glass on Oct. 10 with our Killer B’s tasting.”

“In less than a year, Vin 13 has earned a reputation as Paso’s premier international wine destination by taking customers on an in-depth, around-theworld journey through wines they can’t find anywhere else,” adds Vin 13 managing partner Raymond Fairchild. “We are so excited to re-launch our monthly premium wine events with this eclectic mix of stunning Italian wines. It’s what Vin 13 is all about.”

Seating for this premium wine event is extremely limited. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased online via Eventbrite here at killerbofitaly.

The City of Atascadero is gearing up for the annual creek vegetation management program for Atascadero Creek, as well as performing a larger debris removal effort along city-managed sections of Atascadero and Graves creeks. According to the city, this is a crucial time of year when staff can safely access these areas to remove vegetation and debris, including downed trees and limbs. The following are key details and dates for these work efforts, began on Tuesday, Oct. 3:

Annual Creek Vegetation Management Program (Atascadero Creek):

As part of the City Council’s commitment to Economic and downtown Vitality, the city has contracted with a local company to perform vegetation management along Atascadero Creek, stretching from Capistrano Avenue to El Camino Real. This annual effort primarily involves cutting and removing grasses, weeds, and some light pruning to reduce potential fire fuel in the creek within the Downtown Core.

The work is conducted under an annual permit with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Staff works closely with an environmental consultant/biologist to apply and oversee the permit, provide training to the contractor’s crew, and conduct pre/post site reviews. Due to state environmental regulations, the work can only occur between Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.

Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, this program will last approximately 5-7 business days. During this time, several 40-yard-roll-offs will be placed at key locations for the contractor to discard the collected vegetation. Typically, enough vegetation is removed from the creek to fill three 40-yard roll-offs.

Debris Removal Project (Atascadero Creek & Graves Creek): In response to the historic amount of rainfall received this past winter/ spring, causing downed trees and vegetation to accumulate in the creek areas, the city has hired a local company to perform a larger debris removal effort along Atascadero Creek and Graves Creek in preparation for the upcoming rainy season.

The local company, A&T Arborist and Vegetation Management, will commence debris collection and removal on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Crews will begin their work in the area of Atascadero Creek between San Gabriel Bridge and Portola Bridge, where a substantial amount of debris has accumulated. Once this area is clear, they will move eastward towards the Downtown Core and then proceed to Graves Creek. Removing debris from Graves Creek will be more challenging due to its topography and limited access points. Due to state environmental regulations, no heavy equipment or machinery will be allowed in the creek. The crews will be utilizing hand tools and chainsaws to cut the debris and will utilize a winch system to remove the material. The material will be separated and taken offsite to a certified disposal site.

Pedestrian identified in fatal traffic collision

Authorities in Atascadero have released the name of the victim in the fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian collision last week on El Camino Real. Atascadero resident Joel Chelster, 79, was identified

The Atascadero Police Department extends their condolences to the Chesler family during this difficult time.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

District attorney joins other counties to file consumer protection lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Offices of Santa Barbara and San Diego counties, has initiated a consumer protection lawsuit against Carquest Auto Parts. The lawsuit alleges that Carquest consistently violated California’s consumer protection laws through unfair business practices and deceptive advertising. Specifically, the complaint asserts that Carquest frequently charged customers at the cash register more than the prices displayed on store shelves.

To ensure the accuracy of advertised prices in retail establishments, county weights and measures divisions in California conduct regular price accuracy inspections. These inspections, spanning from 2017-21, unveiled that Carquest Auto Parts overcharged an average of 12 percent of the inspected items. In July 2023, inspections across 43 company-owned stores in 20 California counties revealed that a staggering 91 percent of the stores failed their inspections. Furthermore, 23 percent of items purchased by inspectors were charged higher prices at the register than the advertised rates. This discrepancy was observed across multiple stores, indicating a systemic issue in Carquest’s pricing procedures statewide.

The lawsuit seeks compliance from Carquest and its associated entities with California’s consumer protection laws, a court-issued injunction mandating adherence to these laws, and the imposition of civil penalties.

One Cool Earth gearing up for fifth annual Rooted In Community fundraiser

San Luis Obispo County-based nonprofit One Cool Earth is gearing up for its fifth annual Rooted In Community fundraiser, set to kick off on Nov. 7. This virtual fundraiser will span three weeks, concluding on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, with a goal of raising $22,000. The proceeds from this event will be channeled directly to providing local youth in 25 partner schools with hands-on science education.

One Cool Earth’s school garden program aims to immerse students in experiential learning while fostering connections between schools and their communities. The funds generated by the Rooted in Community fundraiser will further One Cool Earth’s mission of cultivating environmentally conscious students who possess a deep understanding of the world around them. Students at partner schools engage in outdoor classrooms, actively participating in growing food for their campuses while studying the natural world.

As a nonprofit organization, One Cool Earth relies on the support of local individuals, businesses, and governmental donors to sustain its programs, benefiting students in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. For those interested in contributing to garden education in their community, additional information on donations can be found at onecoolearth.org/donatetoday.

PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

00:23 — Zerafin Martinezpacheco, of San

Miguel was on view arrest on the 101 NB

Spring St on ramp for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC],

DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)

VC], Case no. 233125

04:55 — Donald Home, of San Luis Obispo was taken into custody on 16th St and Spring St for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 233127

15:19 — Rachel Neill, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2100 block of Theatre

Dr for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED

SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)

H&S], Case no. 233136

21:13 — Gerardo Gonzalezlopez, of Paso

Robles was on view arrest on the 2400 block of Spring St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC],

DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)

VC], WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN

PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC],

Case no. 233138

13:14 — Oscar Lopezmartinez, of Paso

Robles was arrested on the 800 block of Niblick Rd for POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA [11357(a)(2)HS], Case no. 233135

00:25 — Angel Garcia, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 100 block of the Salinas Riverbed for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233126

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

02:05 — Ashley Pearce, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the Riverbed off 24th St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no.

233142

01:48 — Robert Kortje, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the Riverbed off 24th St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no.

233142

00:00 — Rebecca Hurl, of Paso Robles was summoned/cited on the 300 block of Spring St for PRMC 7.16.440, Case no. 233141

11:10 — Benjamin Alvarezquintero, of Paso Robles was summoned/cited on the 800 block of Niblick Rd for POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA [11357(a)(2)HS], Case no.

233143

12:47 — Jarell Manaayagbalog, of Paso

Robles was taken into custody on the

block of Riverside Ave for

Florrie Allen Drumm, a longtime resident of Atascadero, CA, died Saturday, September 16 at her home.

She was born in Burbank in 1932 to parents Mildred Pancost Allen and Dr. James Allen. Florrie grew up in North Hollywood and on a family ranch in what was once rural Simi Valley. She attended Corvallis High School in Studio City and Woodbury

Larry was born on June 29, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the only child of Gene and Anne Beck. They moved to Southern California when he was a young child. He graduated from Downey High School in 1960, and his love for cars led him to join the “Highway Hobos” car club.

He met his wife, Judith Mae Crowe, and they were

Jorden Marie Pahler (Koen), 31, of Atascadero, had been battling metastatic breast cancer for the last six months. Although improving, she passed on September 23 due to unforeseen circumstances.

Jorden was born on May 14, 1992 to Michael Koen and Terri Burnett in San Luis Obispo. After Jorden graduated from Atascadero High

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

00:56 — Mark Furtado, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 100 block of Niblick Rd and River Walk for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233150

02:30 — David Alvarez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Spring

St and 18th St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233151

09:27 — Brittany Stanton, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Stoney Creek Rd and Corral Creek for WILLFULLY RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)

PC], Case no. 233153

12:24 — Jeni Maldonado, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2400 block of Spring St for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 233157

15:55 — Alexander Friend, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 2100 block of Golden Hill Rd for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 233159

18:50 — Anthony Tallerino, of Arroyo Grande was taken into custody on the 900 block of Spring St for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 233161

20:07 — Virginia Brown, of Nipomo was taken into custody on the 1100 block of Dorothy St for OUTSIDE WARRANT/M, Case no. 233162

21:59 — Alexis Vegadelarosa, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Sherwood and Via Ramona for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 233164

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

University in Burbank, where she met her husband, Richard Drumm. They had two children, Debbie and Rick, who married and gave her four grandchildren: Ryder, Perrin, Seth, and Emily.

After her marriage ended in divorce, she began a new journey. With a degree in library science from UCLA and an abiding love of books and poetry, she started a career as a librarian, first at the Veter-

married in 1964. Soon after, he earned his pilot license and began flying helicopters. Larry and Judie started a family and moved to Atascadero in 1976, where they purchased five acres and constructed a beautiful home.

Larry later owned a drywall company, “Larry Beck Drywall”, and employed his sons along with a long list of their friends who were intro-

School in 2010, she married her high school sweetheart, Jonathon Pahler, in June of 2011.

Jorden devoted her life to her two children, Everly James Pahler and Koen Anthony Pahler. She is survived by Johnny, Everly, Koen, Terri, and Michael, as well as her siblings Justen and Rex Koen and her in-laws, Steve and Lisa Pahler, and

was summoned/cited on the corner of Fairview Ln and 24th ST for DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED FOR DUI [14601.2(A)VC], Case no. 233168

19:28 —Chelsea Burch, of Templeton was on view arrest at the City Park for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 233180

21:20 — Fernando Garcia, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Pacific Ave for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 233165

20:34 — Ruby Loftis, of Atascadero was on view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick for EMBEZZLEMENT [503 PC], Case no. 233182

23:35 — Elijah Kulinski, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of 12th St and Spring St for VANDALISM [594(A)(1)PC], BURGLARY [459PC], PROBATION VIOLATION:REARREST/REVOKE [1203.2(A)], Case no. 233183 SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

09:42 — Marcelino Martinez, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 900 block of Park St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], CHILD ABUSE [273D(A)PC], Case no. 233166

01:50 — Franklin Huihui, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Spring St for BATTERY [242PC], Case no. 233184

03:09 — Franklin Huihui, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 100 block of Spring St for THREATEN CRIME WITH INTENT TO TERRORIZE [422(A)], Case no. 233185

11:43 — Madison McCullough, of Paso

Robles was on view arrest on the 1800 block of Creston Rd for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233187

12:03

— Joshua King, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1800 block of Creston Rd for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233187

15:03

— Peter Ritterbush, was arrested on the 800 block of Pine St for PUBLIC INTOXINATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 233189

17:19 — Eri Espinozaaguilar, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1000 block of Turtle Creek Rd for POSSES, OR USE

an’s Administration hospital in West Los Angeles and then at the Malibu Public Library. In retirement, she moved to be near her daughter and grandchildren in Atascadero, where she found community and created a wonderful new life. She was known for her dedication to gardening, which not only brought her great joy but yielded an abundant harvest that she shared with friends and family, and in the

duced to the trade. He always took pride in the work ethic and quality that his company provided, along with plenty of stories and good times.

After retirement, he enjoyed working as a skilled craftsman, remodeling homes, and helping friends and family work on projects. He developed a passion for firearms that was only fueled when his daughter-in-law, Tanya, took up the

family. Jorden was blessed with a large extended family, including many grandparents, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and she was always everyone’s favorite. The family appreciates the enormous number of people who supported them over the last six months while Jorden was receiving treatment. It brought comfort to Jorden that her family was

was on view arrest on the 400 block of Appaloosa Dr for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], DAMAGING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE WTIH INTENTION TO PREVENT HELP [591.5PC], Case no. 233192

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

00:23 — Owen Grandoli, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on Inverness Dr for PUBLIC INTOXINATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 233195

00:00 — Rachel Williams, of Paso Robles was arrested. Case no. 233201

19:12 — Edward Acuna, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Creston Rd for THEFT USING FORCE/ROBBERY [211 PC], POST RELEASE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION [3455(A)PC], Case no. 233204

02:30 — Cesar Prado, of San Miguel was on view arrest on 101 SR at SR 46 for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 233196

20:07 — Gene Chapman, of Los Angeles was on view arrest on the corner of 1st St and Spring St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC],

DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)

VC], Case no. 233205

20:50 — William Martinez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 900 block of Park St for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233206

OCTOBER 01, 2023

02:10 — Alejo Nerigalindo, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1400 block of Spring St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC],

Case no. 233208

02:32 — Neelee Lujan, of Paso Robles was arrested for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 233209

07:06 — Lisa Furr, of San Luis Obispo was arrested for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 233210

19:40 — Miguel Rodriguezgarcia, of Paso Robles was arrested for VIOLATING A RESTRAINING, PROTECTIVE OR STAY AWAY ORDER [273.6(A)PC], Case no.

of Paso Robles was

meals she prepared for Echo, an Atascadero shelter for unhoused people. As part of her volunteer work, she made quilts for those in need and created and delivered floral arrangements to the ill and housebound in the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church parish. As a member of the Symphony Guild and a local poetry group, she made numerous friends who shared her love of classical music, literature, and the

hobby. They would spend many hours at the range shooting, cleaning guns, or just chatting about shooting.

Larry was dedicated to studying the Bible and was proud of his personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2023, in the comfort of his home.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene

so well-cared for during her absence, and the whole family is extremely grateful.

A celebration of life will be held at the Pahler home on October 7 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Stacie Willis. Stacie is a dear friend of Jorden’s who is currently receiving treatment for cancer.

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arrested for TRESPASS [602PC], Case no. 233213

20:45 — William Longfellow, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 block of Black Oak Dr for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 233214

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

09:08 — Christopher Fields, was arrested on Santa Rosa Rd for PUBLIC INTOXINATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 231960

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

08:44 — Gabriel Netz, was arrested on the 7000 block of El Camino Real for UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 231979

20:57 — Nathan Winzenried, was arrested on El Camino Real and San Ramon NB On Ramp for WARRANT, Case no. 231983

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

10:55 — Henry Esparza, was arrested on the 7400 block of Morro Rd for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/DRUNK IN PUBLIC [647(F)PC], Case no. 231985

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

01:29 — Travis Snider, was arrested on the 8400 block of El Camino Real for WARRANT, Case no. 231989

10:00 — Jeffery Smith, was arrested was arrested on Buena Ave and Hidalgo Ave for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 231990

13:42 — Amber Skaggs, was arrested on the 4500 block of Manzanita Ave for CAUSE INJ ELDER/DEP ADULT M [368(B)1], Case no. 231993

13:46 — Kekino Lau, was arrested on the 7500 block of Sombrilla Ave for SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], Case no. 231992

17:35 — Harry Williams Jr., was arrested was arrested on El Camino Real and Traffic Way for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], Case

arts. When she wasn’t on one of her famously long walks, she took classes in gardening, opera, and art history— she never stopped learning or feeding her curiosity about the world. Her family and many friends brought happiness and companionship to her final days.

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Beck, and his mother, Anne Elaine Beck. He is survived by his sons Michael Eugene Beck and Daniel Eugene Beck (daughter-in-law Tanya Marie Beck), grandsons Michael Beck, Chandler Beck, Maxwell Beck, granddaughters Maegann Jackson (Beck), Camryn Beck, Charli Beck, and Ella Beck, and great-grandson Charley Jackson.

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DEATHS

ANITA HERTHA CARPENTIER, 74, of Arroyo Grande passed away on September 23rd 2023.

Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

MARY CATHERINE REDDING, 92, of Coalinga passed away on September 24th 2023. Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

CHARLES DELMER PACK, 86, of of Madisonville, Tennessee passed away on September 18th 2023. Services are in the care of MarshallSpoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

RESERVOIR LEVELS SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir): 90.3% capacity LOPEZ LAKE: 96.2% capacity LAKE NACIMIENTO: 62% capacity LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 65% capacity WHALE ROCK: 97.8% capacity

WEATHER

FRIDAY 99º | 56º

SATURDAY 96º | 60º

SUNDAY 89º | 54º

MONDAY 86º | 53º

TUESDAY 83º | 52º

WEDNESDAY 83º | 53º

2022-23 RAINFALL TOTALS (Season: July 1-June 30) Atascadero: 0.04” Paso Robles: 0.02”

LARRY E. BECK 1942-2023

JORDEN M. PAHLER 1992-2023

Will Newsom allow legislators to assist gas gougers?

tion lawsuit accusing Big Oil of lying for more than half a century about the environmental danger of fossil fuels.

It’s up to Gov. Gavin Newsom, but if he signs a last- minute bill just passed by the state Legislature, California will be sending conflicting messages to big oil companies about lying and gasoline price gouging.

That’s because of two moves in Sacramento on consecutive days as the 2023 legislative session ended in mid-September.

In one, state Attorney General Rob Bonta, who badly wants to succeed Newsom as governor, noisily filed a biggest-in-the-na-

In the other, the Legislature, with zero fanfare and no public hearings passed a bill designed to make it harder for the state to act on its new law that supposedly aims to stop the oil companies from artificially and deliberately staging events that raise the pump price of gasoline.

“California is delivering on our promise to hold Big Oil accountable (for price gouging),” Newsom said in June when he signed that new law.

But if he also signs the justpassed bill numbered SB 842, sponsored by Democratic state Sen. Steven Bradford of southwestern Los Angeles County, home to several large oil refineries, he will be reneging on that promise.

Bradford employed the Legis-

lature’s often-abused last-minute gut-and-amend procedure to revive an unrelated, moribund bill and substitute in it language that would hamstring the state’s ability to prevent the unneeded, unscheduled refinery “maintenance” shutdowns that oil companies often use as excuses for sudden, large pump price increases.

Most recently, such shutdowns were their excuse last February, when prices rose by more than $2 a gallon almost overnight in a move that produced record oil company profits, but was described by Newsom as “fleecing California families.”

The June law has a new wing of the state Energy Commission forcing oil companies to report maintenance shutdowns in advance.

The current bill now on Newsom’s desk softens that by saying the agency must “consult

with labor and industry stakeholders and aim to avoid any adverse impacts to the safety of employees and surrounding communities, labor and equipment availability, other market impacts, and cost.” That would make fast action against sudden gas price spikes almost impossible, especially since there is no list of “stakeholders” to consult. Essentially, this sneak-attack bill would disable the state’s power to help consumers quickly. Again, there were no public hearings and thus no evidence anyone has been endangered by the June law or that the newer measure is needed. If Newsom signs it, he would counteract the aims he declared in June.

Even as this legislative effort at cozying up to Big Oil proceeded, Bonta was readying his lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Conoco Phillips and

British Petroleum. One difference is that the legislative effort proceeded essentially in secret, while Bonta’s ballyhooed lawsuit made headlines. But it’s obvious grandstanding.

If the lawsuit really goes forward, it will be years before oil companies pay any penalty for what Bonta says is lying since the 1950s about the fact that “burning fossil fuels leads to climate change.”This lawsuit will cost the companies little to defend, since they routinely maintain platoons of lawyers. It’s also a transparent move to help set up Bonta’s run for governor, likely to begin in early 2025.

So the so-called “progressive”

Democrats who currently run Sacramento spoke from both sides of their mouths, accusing the oil companies of lying on climate change while simultaneously attempting to ease their

Tyranny comes in many forms

Have you seen these articles: ‘No Climate Emergency,’ Meteorologists, Scientists Say,’ ‘Nobel Winner Rebuts Climate Alarm,’ Climate Studies Show Consensus Claims to Be Based Upon Bullying, Not Science,’ ‘Climate Change Hasn’t Set the World on Fire,’ Eliminating Fossil Fuels Will Produce a Crippling Decline in Human Well Being,’ ‘Why California while spending billions, is still vulnerable to fires,’ ‘China Benefits Directly From US Energy Policy.’

These are only a small portion of articles avoided by much of what is described as the mainstream or national press, including the major TV networks. There is a vast array of infor-

mation that is being willfully suppressed, denying the public of the ability to make informed, rational decisions on policies across a wide spectrum of issues, be they related to climate/ energy policies, social issues or national security, including what is happening on our southern border. Regarding the latter, about 7 million migrants have illegally crossed that extremely open border since Biden became president. His secretary of homeland security forcefully and repeatedly insists the border is closed and secure and that we aren’t supposed to believe our eyes (if local news covers the story) that shows streams of people crossing every day; last week the numbers increased to over 11,000 migrants per day.

On climate, there is a vast array of evidence supported by some of the most distinguished scientists in the world, including Nobel Prize laureates, such as Dr. John Clauser and Dr. Richard Lindzen, who strongly object to the alarmism surrounding climate studies. The censorship experienced by scientists

effectiveness in relieving constipation. It is now embracing it while also trying to broaden the product’s appeal with younger consumers by promoting prunes as “more than just laxation,” he said.

“We believe there’s a renaissance going on with a lot of healthy foods, and prunes are right up there at the top,” Zea said.

He noted how the industry began seeing “real market improvement” beginning in the fall 2019 with increased shipments of California prunes. During the height of the pandemic when other agricultural sectors were negatively affected by food-service shutdowns, the prune business boomed, Zea said, as consumers loaded pantries and bought more nutritious packaged foods.

Short crops during the past two years in other prune-producing regions such as South America and France also boosted sales of California prunes, he said. Though some of the sales uptick has subsided, particularly in export markets, Zea said domestic demand remains strong.

“We believe we captured some new customers,” Zea said, adding the prune board has been trying to build on the pandemic-related market surge, though current economic headwinds make it

who wish to be scientists, studying the issue in pursuit of facts wherever those facts might lead them, is real and ominous for all of us. They say that the facts don’t lead them to predictions of climate catastrophe and express grave concerns that the trillions being spent globally on the issue of climate are misspent, ineffective and will increase global human misery, especially among the most vulnerable communities. Starvation of millions will occur and the economic dislocation in the industrialized countries will lead to mass poverty and the restriction of liberties now taken for granted. Expressing those views in academia has led to censorship, social isolation, and purging from their communities. In the worst cases, academics who dare to dissent have been fired, tenure revoked, scientific journals threatened with boycotts and peer-reviewed studies purged or ignored, all to ensure that you, as a member of the public never see or hear that there is not the “scientific consensus” on climate that politicians insist

challenging because California prunes command a premium price compared to product from Chile, the state’s main competitor.

The California crop is estimated at 75,000 to 80,000 tons this year, with harvest nearing completion this week or next week.

Grower Turkovich described the quality of his crop as “excellent, real clean, with no insect damage or other defects.” He said his yields are moderate to good, noting that a hot spell in mid-June caused a lot of sun scorch on his fruit, with likely losses totaling 15 percent to 20 percent of his potential production.

With total world prune consumption at around 200,000 tons, Zea said if California ships 80,000 to 90,000 tons, carryover inventory could drop to 20,000 tons, which he characterized as too little. Ideally, there should be at least 40,000 tons in reserve, he said.

But with Chile’s big crop last year and decent production expected in France this year, Zea said global inventories might start to bump up again. Even so, he said he expects the state’s inventory to remain relatively tight, considering continued strong U.S. demand for prunes.

“We’re going to do everything we can to make sure that we can mitigate that supply issue from getting back to where it was a few years ago,” he said.

exists. Why? There are fortunes to be made and as usual, a few are making vast sums of money at your expense. Government subsidies for electric cars and national/state polices demanding that 60 percent of new cars sold be “emission-free” by artificial dates such as 2030 or 2035 are leading to layoffs of thousands of auto workers and reductions in standards of living for millions of Americans. No matter federal subsidies to make electric cars that Americans can’t afford, the electrical grid can’t support and dealers can’t sell continue unabated.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency continues to promulgate regulations that will put oil refineries out of business even as oil approaches $100 per barrel, gas in California approaches $6 or $7 per gallon and analysts predict oil may soon sell for $150/barrel. For California that could mean gas selling for $10 or more per gallon. You can’t increase minimum wages forever to keep up; for the middle class it’s a severe hardship; for the working poor

and others it’s a financial disaster and extreme poverty, all because self-appointed elites wish to virtue signal their support of a utopian environmental dream that requires poverty and tyranny to accomplish, except it doesn’t accomplish anything of the sort.

All the measures taken by American environmental policies and law will accomplish nothing; we can shut the entire American economy down, and the reduction of our emissions to zero will not even move the global temperature needle down one degree in the next century.

China, India, and other developing nations are not reducing their emissions but vastly increasing them with the building of coal-fired power plants and industrializing their countries at a rapid pace. They are building the components for the solar and wind industries the West are adopting even as we lose millions of jobs in this country. We refuse to build the infrastructure to support the electrical grid that an all-electric vehicle fleet requires, such as

longtime practice of lying about price gouging.

Said Jamie Court, president of the Consumer Watchdog advocacy group, “With gasoline prices spiking in California right now, this is no time to weaken a price gouging law that has barely taken effect.” He added that Newsom should veto “this attack on his gasoline price gouging law.” Court is right, but the quiet effort to help Big Oil gouge passed the Legislature by wide, bi-partisan margins.

Which leaves things up to Newsom. If he signs this bill, it will mean that despite loud voices like Bonta’s, there is actually no significant force in Sacramento willing to stand up against Big Oil and its frequent gouging tactics.

Thomas Elias is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at tdelias@aol.com.

nuclear power plants which you would think a “climate emergency” would justify, even as we ignore the benefits of natural gas to our economy that has reduced our emissions to the levels existing in 1992. None of this matters to climate alarmists. Perhaps this is because the elites have no intention of allowing you to own or drive a privately owned vehicle?

The policies preferred in America and the “environmentally woke” are to pursue technologies and policies that demand severe restrictions on our freedom, what we drive, where and when we drive, future tracking of everywhere you go and likely restrictions on where and how you travel, if at all are coming to America. These policies already exist overseas and are being proposed for us in academic policy journals. Tyranny is coming and only you can stop it.

Al Fonzi is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at atascaderocolumnist@gmail.com.

Prunes are harvested from an orchard in Winters. After years of removing acreage, California prune growers have found their market sweet spot. With prunes earning a higher price in recent years, they now fear there will be a rush to plant more fruit, upsetting the supply-demand balance.

Photo courtesy of Ching Lee

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improvement will continue to flourish for years to come.

In addition to Lewis’ and Hamon’s speeches were a handful of others who proudly celebrated the late mayor’s time serving Paso Robles. William Britton, the vice president for information technology at Cal Poly, remarked about Martin’s vision for the Paso Robles Air & Space Port. Wendy Lewis, the CEO of the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), shared a story she had heard about how Martin and former Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley once spent the night at the homeless shelter while connecting with shelter residents.

O’Malley reminisced about meeting Martin in high school and becoming lifelong friends as they performed in the high school marching band together.

John Peschong, the First District supervisor of San Luis Obispo County, mentioned that during a debate in the Paso Robles mayoral race, he and Martin found out they had both married their lifelong partners in Shandon.

“We started to bond. We started to talk about the things we were for, not the things we were against,” said Peschong, sharing his story about running against Martin.

Peschong shared a quote Martin had said to him: “We can disagree on issues. We just don’t need to be disagreeable.” That quote further reiterated not only the kind of mayoral candidate Martin was but also the kind of mayor he then proved to be. Peschong also shared the Code Of Civility, which was built by seven mayors in San Luis Obispo County and served as a Code of Conduct for how the mayors of San Luis Obispo

shear from the ASH Department of Police Services. “Getting all of the different agencies together. It builds a rapport and camaraderie between the different facilities, which is really cool so that outside of here, we can have each other’s backs. And then you get to see everybody change and grow throughout their careers, which is really cool, too.”

The feeling at the Paso Robles Event Center was that of a huge team of police officers coming together to support the community in a really big way. And the community showed up, too. Chief’s Tables for eight went for $500, Officer’s Tables for eight went for $250, and then there were even solo dinners who got a homecooked meal for $35. Every meal included a tri-tip, chicken, beans, bread, and salad, just like a traditional Santa Maria-style BBQ.

“It’s fun to get cops doing something that isn’t their normal job and serving dinner to people. People enjoy that, and there’s a lot of different volunteer groups, Kiwanis Club, Sheriff’s Department, we have a whole bunch of volunteers from Special Olympics. It all comes together, and it’s after years of practicing,” SLO City Reserve Police Officer and Retired Lieutenant Bill Proll said at the event.

Tip-A-Cop isn’t a new event to San Luis Obispo County. In fact, police officers have been holding the fundraiser, slipping in aprons, and raising funds for local Special Olympics athletes for over two decades. This year, it’s aproximated that the officers raised around $30,000 on Wednesday night alone.

beautiful program here today.

“This program honors the remarkable women in business who are driving positive change and making an impact on the lives of others. This program serves as a platform to celebrate achievements, inspire future leaders, and foster meaningful connections within our community. Today, the WINC will serve as the symbol of empowerment, unity, and achievement. It’s a living testament to the enduring influence of women coming together to shape a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”

Laird and District 30 Assemblywoman Dawn Addis both addressed the crowd after Matthews, with Laird commenting on the changes he’s seen in government over time. When he started his career, the room used to be full of

County wanted to act for their community.

In an emotional tribute, Jennifer Martin, the late mayor’s wife, took to the podium with her two daughters and friend and gave a heartfelt accolade to her late husband. While others gave a glimpse of who Martin was inside the office, Jennifer shed some light on who he was outside of the office.

“He is a renaissance man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, Christian servant, playwright, actor, musician, composer, artist, reporter, editor, author, public servant, computer program and radio-phile,” Jennifer Martin said. “He truly is, indeed, the voice of Paso.”

To conclude, the eulogy was read by Gere Seabbach. O’Malley then read the last letter written by Martin to his beloved community of Paso Robles.

As I write this, I expect to have little time left in this world. I wish

“We started Tip-A-Cop 25 years ago at the Vets Hall in San Luis Obispo, and we’ve grown now to two or three a year in a row,” Proll said.

“Last night, we were in San Luis. Tonight, we’re here. Tomorrow night, we’re in Cambria.”

“I’ve been a part of it for years and years and years. It gives you a great intrinsic feeling that you’re doing something good for the community,” Interim Police Chief of Atascadero Joe Allen said.

Over the last 25 years, local police have raised 1 million dollars for local Special Olympics athletes and 1 billion dollars has been raised worldwide.

“It’s the charity of choice for the world for police officers,” added Proll. “That’s how we’ve been able to raise a billion dollars, and all that money goes back to local programs. Buying equipment, buying vans to transport athletes, insurance. This is a huge undertaking. It’s something like 110,000 police officers that are involved with Special Olympics.”

Not only do the local police host Tip-A-Cop, but they also participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in June and the actual Special Olympics in May. But it’s the money that’s made between the events that keep Special Olympic athletes thriving in the county.

“It’s always fun. A lot of times the athletes will come that we serve and that’s like the most fun,” said Officer Smallwood of the Paso Robles PD. “Sometimes we’ll go watch them do some of their competitions in San Luis. It’s just fun to see where the fundraising is going and you can actually see who it’s fundraising for.”

mostly men, but now there’s many times where he’s one of the only men in the room.

“I’m just so proud to be here with the nominees, Jennifer Adams, Wendy Lewis, Jessica Steely, and Lisa Majors, many of whom I have known from my work in the community,” said Addis from the stage.

Other highlights included a touching keynote speech from Cindy Steinbeck from Steinbeck Vineyards, as well as a closing inspiration from Rachel Wyley from Culture Kinesis.

The WINC Luncheon also featured a fundraiser for their partnership with AAUW (American Association of University Women) Tech Trek, a weeklong summer camp for middle school girls who are interested or curious in STEM fields.

Emcee Stacie Jacobs from Solterra Strategies introduced the four finalists

for everyone to know that I had no idea of what was happening in my body as I campaigned for office. If that was the case, I would never have run or would have dropped out of the race. I have made every effort to do my job as Mayor while fighting this disease, attending meetings virtually, receiving updates from staff, etc. What I have included in this note will fall far short of all I wish to say to you.

I am a man of two cities, having grown up in Atascadero and lived my adult life in Paso Robles.

I am a man of a simple purpose, however, and that is to serve my North County community and treat everyone, supporter, and detractor alike, with dignity, compassion, and respect. I trust I have succeeded most of the time. To those who feel I have failed, I ask your forgiveness. To those who now feel they may have wronged me, I offer my forgiveness.

I face the future with regrets about all I leave unfinished: spaceport, solutions for homelessness, serv-

the upcoming Colony Days Parade.

ing as a board member for League of California Cities, Community Hospital Board, broadband access, and all the projects with our city’s partners, committees, and community service organizations. I also face the future with wonderful memories of family, friends, and colleagues. I feel honored to have worked with such caring and competent council members and such talented and dedicated staff.

I am also humbled and thankful for the outpouring of support from so many who have wished me well, most not really knowing the challenges I faced. Thank you all for your love and caring.

As a Christian, I move toward the rest of God’s plan for me even as I wave goodbye to everyone and everything. He has provided during my lifetime including my wonderful, loving wife Jennifer; my beautiful, talented, and accomplished daughters Nora, Jamie, and spiritual daughter Keri; my sons-in-law Todd and Paul; my grandchildren

Both the minutes and the consent agenda passed unanimously.

Director of Technology Jeff McKaughan gave the board a Cybersecurity Update. He stated that Cybersecurity is the process of protecting the district’s networks, data, and information from unauthorized access and criminal activity and keeping our data’s integrity and confidentiality. This was an informational item.

“Why am I talking about it and bringing it up? Because it hit close to home,” McKaughan said. “SLOCO, our County Office of Education, was hit with something in June of 2023. It really affected all the districts across the county. Law enforcement was involved, and I know that we’ve recognized our Business Services Department for the amount of work they put in.”

Current tools the AUSD has to fight cybersecurity attacks are content filters, in-point protection, professional development and technology leader team, and a Google workspace. They also have a security operations center with a team of security analysts looking at what’s happening. Just to name a few of the measures in place. Also, students in eighth grade and younger cannot email anyone outside of the district’s network.

Butler gave an information-only AUSD Demographics Update to the board.

Assistant Superintendant of Business Services

Jackie Martin gave an enrollment update, though official enrollment was counted on Wednesday, Oct. 4, the day after the meeting. As of last week, AUSD had 4,350 students in attendance.

“Last year, October 2022, our enrollment was

to the crowd after reminding everyone that there had been 62 women nominated in total. People in the community nominated the incredible women for all the amazing things they bring to the table.

The four nominees of the day were:

Jennifer Adams, who is CEO of Lumina Alliance. The organization supports survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in the community.

Wendy Lewis, the CEO and executive director of El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO). ECHO creates change in the community by providing services, shelter, and food to our unhoused population in San Luis Obispo County.

Lisa Majors, the president and founder of Resilient Souls, which is a nonprofit that supports people who have been impacted by trauma and abuse.

Abigail, Steven, Malcolm, Caleb; my parents and my brother and sisters; and my solid family of lifelong friends. I love you all and hope to see you all again one fine day.

I thank Tom O’Malley for helping me share these thoughts. Serving as mayors at the same time was a luxury and a privilege. We were always good therapists for each other as we worked to make our cities even more beautiful and desirable places to live, work, and play, sharing a glass of chardonnay along the way.

Now, as always, I hold all of you and our community in my heart, urging you to let your differences be subordinate to your desire to care for one another.

Remember to stay informed, stay involved, and stay strong, Paso Robles. God bless you all and farewell.

Mayor Steven W. Martin passed away on Aug. 14, at the age of 71, after a short but hardfought battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed.

4,297. So we are up right now,” Martin said. “We’re 53 students over last year. It’s kind of a shocker because we’re up 111 over what I budgeted. So this is excellent news.”

The most significant areas of growth in enrollment over what was expected were kindergarten and thirdgrade classes.

Martin also brought three Performance Audits before the trustee board, and all three of them passed unanimously.

Martin then went onto item 13.5, Project Priority Listing for State School Matching Facility Funding.

“The purpose of priority listing is to allow us to start working on projects and know what is the board’s priority,” Martin said. “What are we going to bring to the board next as a possible project? That way, we don’t have to do it every time we’re looking at a project. We can move along and efficiently bring you items that make sense, that you’ve already discussed, you’ve already prioritized.”

The board went into a discussion, with some of the board members, including Matt Pennon, asking that the Fine Arts Academy be included in the school list for repairs.

At the top of the priority list were deferred maintenance, the AHS multipurpose room, AHS site safety, security, front entry improvement, playground replacement, and district-wide shade structures.

The item passed in 6-1 vote, with Pennon voting no.

The board also approved a resolution presented by Assistant Superintendant of Human Resources Dan Neff. The item was a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 8 through 14, Week of the School Administrator.

The next regularly scheduled AUSD school board meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m.

Jessica Steely, the owner of Semmes & Company, Inc. The building company has pioneered sustainable building in SLO County.

All four women then participated in a WINC panel that was led by Jacobs, where they answered questions about how they ended up where they are now.

The award for 2023 Woman of Influence was announced by the very first recipient of the award in 2021, Angela Cisneros.

“The award is so honorable because it doesn’t just speak to the accolades, the things that you’ve done, but it speaks to your motivations, your passions in your heart,” Cisneros said before opening the envelope that would announce the 2023 WINC.

“Our 2023 Woman of Influence Award goes to Wendy Lewis.”

Lewis took to the stage to thank

the community for their support of ECHO’s efforts to help our unhoused community over the years and for the honor of Woman of Influence 2023.

“It is such an honor. [It’s] not something that I’m in this work for. I’m in this work to help people and help them on their journey back into housing,” Lewis said. “It was just an inspiring day, and I’m just so grateful to the committee, to the chamber, and to the community who supports us and supported this outcome. I’m typically not one for the spotlight, but if it’s Woman of Influence and I can influence people to look at homelessness and people’s stories a little differently, then that’s what I want people to take away from today and going forward.” Lewis will be honored for her influence in the community once again at the 2024 Atascadero Chamber Annual Awards Dinner and Gala.

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Colony Days Week kicks off with Quota of Atascadero Colony Days Tea

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS

ATASCADERO — Colony Days festivities are officially underway. For the last 45 years, the Colony Days Tea, put on by Quota of Atascadero, has been the official start to all the Colony Days fun. The tea took place on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m., at Atascadero Bible Church. The invite-only crowd, comprised of 55 and older residents who have lived in Atascadero for over 40 years, celebrated the last 50 years of Colony Days in Atascadero and honored this year’s incoming Royalty and Grand Marshal. Donn and Christine Clickard have taken on the roles of King and Queen, while Robert “Grigger” Jones is Grand Marshal.

At the event’s start, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno, Mayor Pro Tem Susan Funk, and Councilmember Charles Bourbeau honored Colony Days founder Maggie Rice Vandergon with a beautiful certificate. Colony Days Chair Karen McNamara received the certificate in lieu of Maggie.

“We proudly salute Maggie Rice Vanergon as dedicated member of our community on the momentous occasion of Atascadero Colony Day’s 50th Anniversary. A planned community steeped in history, Atascadero has been enriched by Maggie’s visionary spirit. Half a century ago, she recognized that an annual civic celebration had the potential to bring our community together,” stated Funk. “Maggie’s unwavering involvement with the Atascadero Colony Day’s Committee since its inception has been instrumental. Her pivotal role in establishing the beloved parade, a cherished tradition celebrated in our community, remains a testament to her enduring commitment. As Atascadero Colony Days marks its 50th Anniversary, the Atascadero City Council members recognize Maggie Rice Vandergon for her lasting dedication and honor her on this Oct. 1, 2023, as a true monument of our shared heritage.”

The crowd was entertained by local musi

donated its Fellowship Hall for the Quota Club to host the event in like in years past.

During a light meal, residents participated in one of the highlights of the tea and told stories about the Clickards and Jones, as well as other tales about what it’s been like to live in Atascadero for so long.

Many people had stories about Donn Click

Calendar of Events

THE PLAZA ON EL CAMINO, ATASCADERO

5:30 p.m.

Enjoy a music featuring Jump Jax, an electrifying quartet of four professional musicians bringing an energetic and danceable mix of classic jump blues, swing, soul, rockabilly and some originals. There will be complimentary tours of Historic City Hall, as well as wine, beer, and other treats to purchase.

OCTOBER 7

COLONY DAYS

SUNKEN GARDENS, ATASCADERO

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Enjoy a parade, followed by activities, including tours of City Hall and the Colony House.

OCTOBER 13

7TH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

CENTRAL COAST CHALLENGE “SOCIAL”

TOURNAMENT

All Day Sunken Gardens, Atascadero

Participate in the Central Coast Challenge “Social” Tournament by contributing a $40 entry fee for a

8-team Round Robin Toss occurring from 12 to 2pm. A break will be observed from 2 to 3pm, leading to the Social Brackets taking place from 3 to 5pm. Notably, the top four teams will earn prizes in the form of cash and trophies.

OCTOBER 14

7TH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT THE SHOWDOWN, MAIN TOURNAMENT All Day Sunken Gardens, Atascadero Arrive at 8 a.m. for check-in, followed by the 8-team Round Robin Toss from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A break is scheduled from 12 to 1:30 p.m., with Advanced Brackets taking place from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Prizes, including cash and trophies, will be awarded to the teams placing in the top four positions.

OCTOBER 14

93RD ANNUAL PASO ROBLES

DAY

“I didn’t know that same year that Donn was taking a trip to Europe also,” Tanimoto said. “We were in Rome, and we were in the Catacombs, and it was pitch black. We were watching a video of the Catacombs, and this guy walks in, and he’s speaking English.

“In walks Donn Clickard. And they didn’t know I was in there because it was black, and

probably thought I was God talking to him.” Tanimoto said after that, they were all asked to leave the Catacombs.

One resident told a story about Grigger Jones when he still had his law practice before retiring.

“One day, my neighbor came down, and her husband had died,” the resident said. “Her husband had a daughter that she didn’t really know very well, but she wanted some advice, so she wanted to know if I knew anybody. I said I know Grigger Jones. I said, he’ll tell you the right thing.

“So, we went down there, and as we got in there, she started going on her whole life story. I kept thinking, you better get going. This is costing you money every time you keep talking longer and longer. The issue was she wanted to know if she could have part of her husband’s ashes. Grigger said, just take some ashes out of the fireplace and give them to her.”

The festivities continued when this year’s Colony Days Royalty and Grand Marshal were crowned and pinned by last year’s recipients. 2022 King Dan Phillips pinned Donn Clickard as 2023 King, followed by Phillips’ wife Ramona passing her crown off to Christine Clickard. And 2022 Grand Marshal Ann Little pinned Jones as Colony Day’s newest Grand Marshal.

Colony Days festivities continued with the Colony Days Royalty Mixer on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the BridgeWorks building at the Atascadero Chamber. At the event, which was open to the public, the Clickards and Jones were given plaques. On Saturday, Oct. 7, they will lead the parade.

Schedule of events for Saturday, Oct. 7

• 9 a.m.: Pancake breakfast in the Huckleberry’s Parking Lot

• 10 a.m.: Colony Days Parade

• 10:00 a.m.–12 p.m.: Signups open for Colony Days Dog Races

11:30 a.m. : Sign ups open for Colony Days Dog Costume Contest

• 12:00 p.m.: Dog costume contest (any size dog -free)

dancers, floats, fire engines, vintage cars and more. You will see it all at the 2021 Pioneer Day Parade. And the best part? It’s free!

OCTOBER 14

HELP KYNDAL TAKE FLIGHT TO TREATMENT DRIVE THRU BBQ DINNER

ATASCADERO ELKS LODGE

2-5pm

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OCTOBER 21

ANNUAL GOLDEN OAK HONEY & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AND KIDS’

FLEA MARKET

DOWNTOWN CITY PARK, SPRING ST. AND 12TH ST., IN PASO ROBLES 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The festival includes honey, demonstrations, pie-eating contest, monster mash dance contest,

enjoy

OCTOBER 28

ZOO BOO CHARLES PADDOCK ZOO, ATASCADERO

5-8:30pm

The event promises Halloweenthemed adornments all around the Zoo, along with a medley of carnival games, a costume competition, Halloween-themed undertakings, a haunted house, and a collection of tricks and treats to relish. With over 200 residents the Charles Paddock Zoo is the backdrop for this engaging and unforgettable Halloween celebration.

OCTOBER 28

TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL

HARVEST FESTIVAL

940 CRESTON ROAD, PASO ROBLES

3-6pm

Bounce houses, climbing wall, euro bungee, food trucks, trunk and treat and carnival games. $20 per child 4 yrs and over, adults and younger kids are free, pay at the door.

OCTOBER 31

rick-or-Treat throughout downtown at welcoming merchants.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2-5

PADEREWSKI FESTIVAL

DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLE S

The annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles celebrates Ignacy Jan Paderewski’s diverse legacy with concerts, exhibits, wine tastings, youth piano competition, and cultural exchanges, highlighting the region’s rich heritage. Find more information on concert times and locations here paderewskifest.com

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2023 Royalty and Grand Marshal honored

(Left photo) Queen Christine Clickard (second from right) gets crowned by 2022 Queen Ramona Phillips as 2023 King Donn Clickard (left) look on during the Quota of Atascadero Colony Days Tea. (Right photo) 2023 Grand Marshal Grigger Jones (left) gets pinned by 2022 Grand Marshal Ann Little at the Tea.

(From left) Mayor Pro Tem Susan Funk, Mayor Heather Moreno, Colony Days

Co-Chair Karen McNamara, and Councilmember Charles Bourbeau pose with a certificate honoring Colony Days Founder Maggie Rice Vandergon. Photos by Rick Evans.

October events at the Paso Robles City Library

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Library has announced its calendar of events and activities happening in October.

Book publishing event coming to Paso Robles City Library

Learn the 1-2-3s of getting published

The Paso Robles City Library is pleased to host a special literary event: “Book

Publishing 1-2-3” with fulltime editor and workshop presenter Laurie Gibson on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Library Conference Room. The class will explore ideas about growth as a writer, discuss how to approach and connect with industry professionals; review the pros and cons of indie publishing; and look at book promotion. Sprinkled throughout the session are exercises and prompts that can help expand horizons and reveal more compelling writing.

Gibson’s clients include 200 individual authors as well as organizations such as Stanford University, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Patagonia, Inc. She has presented this workshop throughout the state of California and has taught editing classes through UCSD and UCLA. Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

The House of Broken Angels

Pulitzer-Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea at his best

Join the discussion of Luis Alberto Urrea’s “The House of Broken Angels” on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. in the Library Conference Room.

In his final days, beloved and ailing patriarch Miguel Angel de La Cruz, affectionately called Big Angel, has

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summoned his entire clan for one last legendary birthday party. Among the guests is Big Angel’s half-brother, known as Little Angel, who must reckon with the truth that although he shares a father with his siblings, he has not, as a half gringo, shared a life. Across two bittersweet days in their San Diego neighborhood, the revelers recount the many inspiring tales that have passed into family lore and the acts both ordinary and heroic that have brought these citizens to a fraught and sublime country and have allowed them to flourish in the land they have come to call home.

This title is available in various formats through the catalog. Registration is required for each participant. For ages 16+.

Cross stitch a turkey this fall ‘Bird of Courage’ next month’s adult craft Crafters will enjoy making November’s Turkey Cross Stitch, designed by DMC, to enhance their fall/Thanksgiving décor. Registration with a Paso Robles library card opens Friday, Oct. 6, and closes Friday, Oct. 20. The pick-up party for craft materials will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Library Conference Room.

Perfect for advanced beginner or intermediate crafters, this project will allow participants to create, as Benjamin Franklin described the turkey, “a respectable bird, a true original Native of America, a Bird of Courage.” Light refreshments will be served. For ages 16+.

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring St. and is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit prcity.com.

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

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. Support 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!

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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 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.

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Since 1987, the Atascadero Elks have contributed over $1,000,000 to local community-based programs, non-profits, youth groups, local sports teams, programs for handicapped and needy children, patriotic programs, veterans’ programs and many, many community activities. Our mission as Elks is to inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize our belief in God; to promote the welfare of our community; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; and to cultivate good fellowship.

We have a full calendar of events and activities for our members. To learn more or to join us please contact us at 805-466-3557, visit the Lodge at 1516 El Camino Real, follow-us on Facebook or visit our website at: www.elks2733.org.

Upcoming Events: The Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Veterans Day, 11/11, is free to all Veterans and their caregivers and $12 for non-veterans. Please RSVP by November 7th, to 805-466-3557. The social will begin at 5:00pm, the program will begin at 5:30pm followed by dinner.

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Atascadero will receive bids for the “Lift Station 13 and Force Main Replacement Project” at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA until October 26, 2023 at 1:30 P.M., when they will be publicly opened.

Proposals received after said time will not be considered. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the project title, bidder’s name, and address.

The Contractor must possess a valid  CLASS A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE at the time of award. This project is subject to the payment of Prevailing Wages, therefore the Contractor shall pay all wages and penalties as required by applicable law.  Per SB 854 (Stat. 2014, Chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may work or be listed on a bid proposal unless registered with the DIR. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check/cashier’s check or bidder’s bond for 10% of the bid amount, payable to the City of Atascadero.

Bid packages may be downloaded for a fee of $22.00 on the City website, www.atascadero.org or at www.QuestCDN.com using project number eBid #8539399

Question may be directed to the City of Atascadero at (805) 470-3180 or AKing@atascadero.org Run

sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711

For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login

to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-959895-NJ IDSPub #0188082 9/21/2023 9/28/2023 10/5/2023 LEGAL CM 454

NOTICE: :Lenka: Koloma is invoking her court of record on October 14, 2023 at 10:00am(PT) open to public with details listed here  https://bit.ly/LenkaKolomaCourtofRecord

LEGAL CM 455

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: David Worley CASE NO. 23PR-0253

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of David Worley

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sherry Starr in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sherry Starr be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/24/2023 at 9:01AM in Dept. 9 located at 1050 MONTEREY ST., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition,

you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner

Debby M. Ehrlich DME & Associates 4305 Third Ave., Ste. 3405 San Diego, CA 92103 (805) 312-8059 LEGAL CM 456 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF MOBILEHOME PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., a public sale will be held of that certain mobilehome (and its contents) located at 53 Via San Carlos (Space No. 53) at Rancho Paso Mobilehome Park in Paso Robles, California. Said mobilehome is a KEYWEST and bears Decal Number AAN8629, Serial Numbers 031178CAL3469A and 031178CAL3469B, and HUD Label/Insignia Numbers CAL059756 and CAL059757. Please take

further notice that said sale will take place pursuant to Civil Code Section 798.61 to recover unpaid rent, damages and legal costs on the account of the former occupants of that space, Charley R. Schmitz and Joanne Schmitz, in the sum of $15,052.70. The public sale will take place at 53 Via San Carlos at Rancho Paso Mobilehome Park in Paso Robles, California. The purchaser of the mobilehome will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 18116.1.

LEGAL CM 466

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that U-Stor-It Mini Storage at 9175 San Gabriel Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures. com on October 20 th, 2023 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 1015% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise

in the property situated in said County, California, describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 014-331-064 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1375 Klau Mine Road 1385 Klau Mine Road Paso Robles CA 93446 The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trust created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $4,692,208.58 estimated. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase the figure prior to sale. Beneficiary hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code section 9604, et seq., and to include in the non judicial foreclosure of the real property interest described in the Security Agreement dated 3/20/2019, between the original trustor and the original beneficiary, as it may have been amended from time to time, and pursuant to any other instruments between the trustor and beneficiary referencing a security interest in personal property. Beneficiary reserves its right to evoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/ or fixtures to the election herein expressed, as Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s Sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. See the Deed of Trust, if applicable. The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation is described The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation, includes, but is not limited to the Mobile Home / Manufactured Home more particularly described as 90004 HALLMARK SOUTHWEST CORP, CHARLESTON IV, with Decal # 8589011, Serial Number(s) CAH -

K01271945966221A & CAHK01271945966221B. No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold “as is” “where is”. The beneficiary under the Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a copy of the beneficiary’s Notice of Default-Demand for Repayment Letter dated May 20, 2022. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Deed of Trust to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00104. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the In -

ternet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202300104 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 9/26/2023 MGR Foreclosure Services 864 Osos Street, Suite A San Luis Obispo, Cali

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Draft Ordinance has been introduced before the City Council of the City of Atascadero. The primary provisions of the Ordinance is as follows: This Draft Ordinance repeals and replaces, in its entirety, Title 5, Chapter 15 (Prohibited Camping) of the Atascadero Municipal Code to address prohibited camping on public and private property; regulate storage of personal property on public property; and establish time, manner, and place regulations for camping by necessity.

On September 26, 2023, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for adoption by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, Newsom, and Mayor Moreno NOES: None

ABSENT: None

The City Council will consider this Ordinance for adoption on October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, at City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, at which time any persons wishing to support or oppose the adoption of said Ordinance may virtually appear and be heard.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN under provisions of Government Code Section 36933 the required publication in the Atascadero News will be summary only. Copies of the full text of this Draft Ordinance (including all Exhibits) are available for review on the City’s website at www.atascadero.org or by appointment in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California.

DATED: October 4, 2023 S/D. James, Deputy City Clerk PUBLISH: October 5, 2023 LEGAL CM 485

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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 Center for Spiritual Living

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) 391-4465. 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.

St. William’s Catholic Church

6410 Santa Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA (805) 466-0849 www.stwilliams. org

Weekday Masses : 10:30 AM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish

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.

ATASCADERO FOURSQUARE CHURCH - FATHER’S HOUSE

2100 Ramona Road. Sunday service at 10am. Will & Lori Barrow, Pastors; (805) 466-3191; fathershouseafc.com

ABIDE CALVARY ATASCADERO

4500 El Camino Ave (Downstairs, Rear Parking Lot) // info@ abideatascadero.org

Sunday Service at 9am, Children’s Ministry provided for ages 2yrs - 6th grade

Pastors Chris Vanoli & Ben Eisenman // Love God, Love Others // Abiding closely with Jesus and teaching others to do the same.

THE REVIVAL CENTER

A division of Alpha Beth Ministries; 3850 Ramada Drive (corner of Ramada and Cow Meadow), Paso Robles; 805-434-5170; Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz; a charismatic non-denominational fellowship; Reaching People, Building Homes; Sundays 10am, Wednesday 7pm; alphabeth@ tcsn.net, www.alphabeth.org; Instagram @the_revival_center

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On Monday, I looked at my October calendar and couldn’t believe how busy we will be here in North County. So, I’ll devote this week’s column to reminders so you can fill in your calendars with these exciting events.

Of course October started with the very successful Quota Colony Days Reception and Tea last Sunday, with the introduction of the Colony Days King and Queen, Donn and Christine Clickard, and Parade Grand Marshal, Robert “Grigger” Jones.

Colony Days will culminate with the Colony Days Parade this Saturday, Oct. 7, starting at 10 a.m. along El Camino Real and ending up at the Sunken Gardens. There will be all kinds of activities in the Sunken Gardens, including the “little dog races,” along with games, music, and food for purchase. So don’t miss out on a day of fun and celebration.

On Oct. 13 and 14, Knights

of Columbus will present the 7th Annual Atascadero Charity Showdown Cornhole Tournament in the Atascadero Sunken Gardens. Proceeds will benefit The North County Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program. The Social Tournament will be played on Friday, Oct. 13, in the Sunken Gardens. The Showdown Tournament will be played on Saturday, Oct. 14, also in the Sunken Gardens.

This next reminder is very exciting, and I encourage you to put it on your calendar. The information was sent to me by Joyce Rabellino, Atascadero Community Band president. Her message read: “Greetings from the Atascadero Community Band. We would like to invite you to a very special event that has a specific meaning for our beautiful town.

“A local fan of the band (and son of a previous City Council member) has composed a song specifically for our Community Band about the city of Atascadero. It is called Tent City Rag, and we will be performing the world premiere of this delightful tune at our Fall Concert on Sunday, Oct. 29. The concert begins at 3

p.m. in the Atascadero Bible Church sanctuary. This is a free concert.”

This week’s recipe is for a quick and easy white chili spiked with cilantro and uses fresh pumpkin. It might be good to serve on Oct. 31!

White Bean, Chicken, and Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes

1-2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 pounds fresh pumpkin, cut into quarters, seeds and fibers removed

• 1 can (15 ounces) chicken broth

5-6 cups (three 20-ounce cans) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (4ounces) chopped mild green chiles

• 2-3 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1-2 teaspoons green

Tabasco sauce

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Mr. Chips

day is have torrid romances and play Cowboys and Indians.

On his way to becoming a cowman, Mr. Chips ordered some checks from the bank with the name of his 20-acre spread on them: “El Rancho Grande.”

Directions:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion for 1 minute. Add garlic and pepper; cook for 1 minute longer. add chicken and salt, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Microwave pumpkin on high for 3 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-inch chunks to measure 3 cups. Store any remaining pumpkin in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Stir in broth, beans, pumpkin, chiles, cumin, and Tabasco sauce, and cook for 15 minutes over low heat, until chicken is done and pumpkin is easily pierced with a fork. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve while hot, topping each serving with a pinch of cilantro.

Note: I know I’ve given you other white chili recipes, but this one is just a bit different with the pumpkin. Serve with warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips.

Have a great fall weekend. Cheers!

Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com

of a local horse trader of questionable repute.

It’s no accident that in my dictionary the word “help” comes after “hemorrhoids” and before “Hell,” as the following story will illustrate.

The man I call Mr. Chips made his millions with exactly that ... chips. And I’m not talking Ruffles with ridges. No, I’m referring to computer chips. He used a week’s worth of interest income to buy a small “ranchette” that bordered part of a ranch we leased, and he was the best and the worst neighbor we ever had. He had a new chain link fence installed between us and made a pest of himself, wanting to help whenever we’d let him. The problem was he was raised on the pavement, and the closest he’d ever come to a cow was the milk in his morning Cocoa Puffs.

Mr. Chips learned everything about the cow business from binge-watching “Yellowstone”, so he thinks all ranchers do all

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In Mark 4, there’s a story that is commonly known. After teaching to huge crowds by the sea, Jesus tells His disciples, “Let’s go over to the other side.” So, they all got into boats and proceeded to go across the sea of Galilee. Well, while they were at sea, a fierce gale of wind began to wreak havoc on the sea, and the waves were breaking over the boat. The swelling waves were crashing into the boats and filling up the boats with water. As all the men were freaking out, you know where the

He paid me to make him a silver buckle with his brand written in gold: Chips. He ordered a cow branding iron with letters five inches high, and I worried that his calves if he ever had any, wouldn’t be long enough for the brand to fit. He purchased a new four-horse slant trailer that was 32 feet long and cost north of $100,00, and to pull it, he bought a Peterbilt he didn’t know how to drive, nor did he possess the necessary license to do so.

We let Mr. Chips buy lunch for several of us every day and the hefty price we had to pay was having to listen to him recite his cowboy poetry. Maybe we praised him too highly because the next thing we knew Mr. Chips reserved a room in Elko and started wearing gaudy wild rags and designer neon boots. Despite never having swung his leg over a horse before, he bought a 22-year-old nag that fully funded the retirement plan

Within the first week of his being a rancher, Mr. Chips asked me to teach him how to rope and ride in preparation for branding season, which was less than a month away. The first thing I told him to do was quit wearing his custom-made American flag shirts because we didn’t know if we were supposed to rise as one, put our hats over our hearts and sing our national anthem every time he entered the room. I also told him to lose the peacock feather in his new Stetson that he wore straight out of the box.

One week prior to our branding, Mr. Chips asked, “Would this be a good time for you to teach me to ride and rope?”

“Maybe we’d better save that for another day.”

“Well then, what can I do to help?”

“I’ll tell you what, Mr. Chips, why don’t you bring a pot of beans for the lunch?”

I could see the disappointment in his face, but on the day of the branding, Mr. Chips showed up with a pot of beautiful beans. I should have known something was amiss because the beans were

Storms

Messiah was? Literally asleep in the stern on a pillow. No joke. The guys woke Him up, “What are you doing? Do you not care that we’re all going to die right now?” I can see Jesus calmly roll out of His sleepiness, stand up, and rebuke the wind and command the sea to calm down and be quiet. The wind and waves obeyed immediately and chilled out. He turned to His friends and said, “Why were you freaking out? Where’s your faith?” I can imagine Him going on and saying, “Did you forget I said to you before our sail, ‘Let’s go to the other side?’ If I knew we weren’t going to make it, I wouldn’t have said that. Pay attention. Have more faith in My word.” The disciples were awed by the whole scene that had just taken place and were like, “Who in the world can

make the wind and sea obey?”

Have you ever heard of the metaphor of the buffalos and the cows? Both buffalo and cows can sense when a terrible storm is coming. Cows take off and run away. As cows run away from the storm, they get tired and worn out. Because they are trying to outrun the storm, they end up dealing with the storm way longer than they must. The storm is going to catch up with them, and they’re going to be too exhausted to thrive in it.

On the other hand, buffaloes sense a storm coming, and they run into the storm. That initial entrance into the storm might be terrifying. Standing in the eye of the storm for a short while might be insane. It will be intense. The buffalo is not waiting in dread and fear of the oncoming storm when

bubbling like a Yellowstone mud pot, and they weren’t even over a fire. But they tasted good and Mr. Chips was proud to tell everyone he’d cooked them.

Ours was an all-day affair as we gathered cattle in the morning and went back to work after the noon meal to brand the calves. At least for a little while, we did until one by one the ropers slid off their saddles in gastrointestinal distress and the ground crew was hunting for brush they could squat behind.

We only got half the calves branded and henceforth Mr. Chips didn’t dare show up at another branding. Not long after, he sold his ranch for twice what he paid and moved back to Silicon Valley where, I’m told, he entertains his rich friends with his poetry while wearing all his cowboy garb. He insists everyone call him “The Computer Cowboy.”

As for me, I put up a big sign at the entrance to the ranch that reads, “No more help wanted.”

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

he faces the storm head-on. On the other side, he is happy and rested and can enjoy what the storm brought — water, green grass, a clean slate. He knows that the faster he faces it, the faster he will get through it.

When the enemy of our souls comes at you and whispers in your ear, “You’re not strong enough to handle this storm.”, you boldly tell that little runt, “I’m a child of God. I have nothing to fear. I am the storm.”

Don’t forget God is the same yesterday, today, and forever; the wind and waves still obey Him. God always works it out … we just panic first.

Sarah-Kate Duran is an independent columnist for The

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Bearcat volleyball clinches Gold Division championship

Coach Vicki Werling leads Bearcats to 6-0 record

By JENNIFER CHAVEZ

PASO ROBLES — Bearcat women’s volleyball won big at the Madera Classic Volleyball Tournament earlier this month, bringing home the championship in the Gold Division. The Bearcats went 6-0, going undefeated and only losing one set at this two-day tournament that consisted of 16 teams competing.

The Bearcats are coached by first-year head coach and Program Director Vicki Werling. The team consists of seniors Mackenzie Cobb, Elie Chavez (team captain), Skylar McEntire, and Ashlee Wescom; juniors Violet Garcia, Ava Friedling (team captain), Hailey Williams, Kylah McKee, Priscilla Utter (team captain), Kylee Nancolas, Olivia Heinbach, and freshman Kiley Bowman.

“This weekend was what the Bearcats needed

to mesh as a team and see their full potential, with each player contributing to this championship win,” Werling said.

The Bearcats were led by several key players during this two-day tournament: Outside hitter Cobb had over 50 serves, dropping 14 aces, and the rest were laser serves that had teams scrambling to try and keep the ball alive. Middle blocker McEntire was one of Paso Robles’ most effective point producers, with her strong blocking attacks and unstoppable kills. Along with the defensive team of setter Utter, libero/setter Heinbach, defensive specialist/ libero Chavez, and defensive specialist Wescom, the Bearcats court play was unstoppable.

Asked about the tournament performance, team captain Ava Friedling saidi, “We played as a team rather than six players on a court; therefore, we were able to make good ball placement, allowing each player to get their job done. It felt amazing to finally see our hard work pay off.”

GREYHOUNDS

Greyhounds secure 3-2 victory against Righetti Warriors

Atascadero girls volleyball team remain first in league

ATASCADERO — In a volleyball showdown on Thursday, Sept. 14, the Atascadero High School Greyhounds girls’ volleyball team faced off against the Righetti High School Warriors on their home court. The Greyhounds showcased their determination and skill, emerging victorious with a 3-2 win.

The Greyhounds, who have maintained an undefeated league record of 10-0, demonstrated their resilience and teamwork throughout the game. Their 17-12 season record reflects their consistent dedication and passion for the sport.

As they celebrate all their wellearned victories, the Greyhounds are looking ahead to their next challenge on Thursday, Oct. 5, when they will face the Pioneer Valley Panthers, who currently hold a 1-14 season record. The Greyhounds aim to continue their winning streak, further solidifying their position as a force in the league.

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ATASCADERO

Week of October 5 - 11

PASO ROBLES

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: atascaderousd.cyberschool.com/AHS/Department/32-Athletics

This is an amazing accomplishment for the size of our competitions, and not only am I very proud of her, so is our team and the community.

- Coach Coach Vickie Werling

For full details on games, locations, etc. please visit: pasoschools.org/domain/543

SKYLAR MCENTIRE

Senior

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Paso Robles High School Volleyball

During the game against the San Luis Obispo Tigers Skylar played with skill and was a dangerous part of the defensive and offensive components of the game. Skylar, a third-year varsity player, had 3 Kill Blocks, 1 Service Ace, 8 Kills, and had no attacking errors for all three sets of the game.

The Paso Robles High girls volleyball team: (Bottom from left) Violet Garcia, Kenzie Cobb, Ashlee Wesom, Hailey Williams, Elie Chavez, Priscilla Utter, Olivia Heinbach. (Back row from left) Asst. Coach Ali Bowman, Khylah McKee, Ava Freidling, Kiley Bowman, Skylar McEntire. Kylee Nancolas, Coach Vickie Werling. Photo courtesy of the Paso Robles High School Volleyball Team

The Atascadero High girls volleyball team shown in action during a 3-2 win over Righetti. Photos by Rick Evans