By Oct. 7, vote by mail ballots will be mailed to every active registered voter in SLO County
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
NORTH COUNTY —
Following our update on candidates running for local office last week, another candidate was added to the Atascadero City Council race. The initial period to file as a candidate for the Nov. 5 election closed on Friday, Aug. 9 — the filing period was extended to Aug. 14 if an incumbent does not file.
In Atascadero, residents will vote for a new mayor after Heather Moreno won the District 5 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor seat, replacing Debbie Arnold, who did not seek another term on the county board. In addition, City Councilmembers Charles Bourbeau and Mark Dariz both have terms ending this year.
Bourbeau announced his campaign for Atascadero mayor in April and no one filed to run against him for the seat.
For the remaining two at-large seats on City Council, there are now three candidates vying for a position in local government. Tori Keen, Seth Peek, and Dariz have been qualified for the two at-large seats available for the Atascadero City Council. Peek is a local business owner and long-time resident and Keen has been on the Atascadero Planning Commission since 2019 and is a family law paralegal. Dariz, an architect, has been holding a seat on the City Council since 2020.
City of Atascadero election details can be found here along with each candidate’s statement: atascadero. org/2024-general-election
For a full summary on candidates running for North County government seats, please refer to our Aug. 15 article titled: “A look at who is running for election in North County.” It can be found
Paso Robles celebrates pioneer heritage at Royalty Dinner
Reese Jaureguy announced as 2024 Belle representing Shandon area
By MAYLIA BAIRD Guest Contributor
PASO ROBLES — The annual Pioneer Royalty Dinner was an intimate gathering at the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles on Sunday, Aug. 18. The event was by reservation only, so there were tables filled with family and close friends of the chosen Marshal, Queen, and Belle nominees of the upcoming 94th annual Pioneer Day Parade. On Sunday, guests explained more about the Queen and Marshal’s family history and later officially announced Reese Jaureguy as this year’s Belle, representing the Shandon area.
Pioneer Day and all the events leading up to it are important to Paso Roblans because it recognizes families who have lived here for generations. Choosing a Marshal and Queen honors those who have deeply planted roots in the community while choosing a Belle and her attendants gives young women a chance
to remember their ancestors and explore more of their family history.
This year’s chosen Queen is Bonnie Cary Thorndyke. She is related to a long line of pioneer families, such as the Allen, Forbes, Cox, Frazier, Beck, and Smith families. She is very proud of her heritage and loves that she gets to call Paso Robles her home. Thorndyke has lived here since 1947, when she moved from Fresno. During her younger years, she loved anything to do
with horses, from grooming to riding in horse shows for fun.
When asked what being honored as Pioneer Day royalty means to her, she told Paso Robles Press, “It means an awful lot because my mother was Queen years ago, in 2003.”
This parade is a big deal to Thorndyke and many of her family members because they have been attending their whole lives. It’s a way for them to spend time with their relatives — many of which come from out of town to attend
the parade — and honor their heritage.
Richard “Dick” Woodland was chosen as this year’s Marshal. He was born in Paso Robles during World War II in 1943 and graduated from Paso Robles High in 1960. Woodland has always had a love for cars and racing. He didn’t stay in college at Fresno State for long since he was more interested in automobile racing, and he left to follow his dream.Woodland has had a lot of involvement with Paso Robles and achieved many things here. He donated land to the city to help encourage it to build the original Niblick Bridge and again when they expanded it to four lanes. In the 1990s, hedeveloped the Woodland Plaza I shopping center, where Albertsons is located, and later the Walmart shopping center. He is honored to be recognized and chosen as this year’s Marshal, as he loves and cares about this town very much.
“What can I say, it’s a feeling of acceptance, friendship,” Woodland said during his speech, adding humorously, “and looking forward to the rest of the meals that come
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By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — Wine Country Theatre has returned to the Park Ballroom stage with its very own take on the Broadway version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Paso Robles Press was lucky enough to be in the audience opening weekend for the magical experience, but not to worry; the whimsical show is still running for two more weekends.
“It was a long process that was very fun with a lot of challenges. Everybody was on the team,
whether it was cast or crew. We all had ideas. The best ideas won. It was such a collaborative group, and that was the focus. Community theater is at its best; we’re all pitching in,” said director Jacob Shearer about making “Cinderella” into a reality.
The musical was originally written by Rodgers & Hammerstein for television in 1957 and starred Julie Andrews as the lead role, with the more popular film version starring Lesley Ann Warren releasing in 1965, and the Dinsey version which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother appearing in 1997. “Cinderella” has also seen a multitude of stage versions all over the world and finally
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
PASO ROBLES — Following a discussion Tuesday night, Aug. 20, at the Paso Robles City Council meeting, city staff will be reaching out to Downtown merchants for input on the Employee Parking Permit Program, along with keeping or possibly adding more 30 minute parking spaces.
Following the removal of the paid parking program in Downtown Paso Robles in May, the Employee Parking Permit Program remained in effect. Council requested staff to bring the employee parking program forward for discussion. With the frequent changes to paid parking downtown, enforcement of the employee and 30-minute spots has been pulled back. Currently, the downtown employee parking lots provide employees with dedicated parking spots. Downtown employee parking permits are valid daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and come at $5 each. They can be purchased in bulk or individually, monthly or annually, by employees or the business. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, the number of employee permits issued was 4,286, which decreased to 3,845 for FY 2024, which comes to about $12,000 per year for the City. There are 98 parking spots dedicated to the permitted parking. Those lots are located at: Spring Street and 12th Street; 12th Street, near Marv’s Pizza;
The Fairy Godmother (Veronica Surber), has the Footman, played by Will Schulte, place the glass slippers upon Cinderella (Grace Anthony). Photo by Rex Thornhill.
Reese Jaureguy (third from left), the 2024 Pioneer Day Queen, representing Shandon, poses with her court (from left): Lindsay Moffatt, representing Adelaida; Kyhlah McKee, Hog Canyon; Adelaida Coelho, Adelaida; Cassidy Heer, Estrella; Kiana Martinez, La Panza; and Ava Friedling, Estrella. Photo by Derek Luff
Bonnie Cary Thorndyke and Richard “Dick” Woodland will serve as Queen and Marshal, respectively, for the 2024 Pioneer Day Parade in Paso Robles. Photo by Derek Luff
landed on Broadway in March of 2013, with an extensive reworking of the storyline by
Douglas Carter Beane.
“This story empowers Cinderella way more than the other common ones we’re familiar with,” Shearer said.
“She gets to decide her fate in this one, and through her act of kindness, it becomes contagious, and it shows us just how a simple little change in wording can make everything a lot better in life. That’s the message we focus on.”
He also added that he watched close to 60 versions of the musical in all its iterations from all levels of theatre groups, from high schools to community theatres and professional ones, too. It was there that he discovered how he wanted to make Wine Country Theatre’s version even more unique, including adding a huge dragon that Prince Topher slays during the show, which he had never seen done before. Choreographer Lindsey Villanueva-Taylor also added a fresh flair with the dance numbers throughout.
“I love Rogers & Hammerstein, and one of their favorite choreographers was Anges de Mille, so I tried to pull inspiration from her as well as watching other Rodgers & Hammerstein
choreography and stuff like that. But then making it modern and my own and kind of bringing some sass to the stepsisters and the ladies and stuff like that,” added Villanueva-Taylor, who was also in the ensemble. “It was really fun, and then I got to actually do it. I got to actually perform it, which is rare but super exciting, and it was just really special.”
The 2013 version of the beloved musical explores themes like government, the caste system, how kindness above all is important, and how changing your worldview can make a huge impact. It also
features new plot lines, like the prince having dead parents, an evil minister, and a rebel in the village looking to make the kingdom a better place. It also explores how Cinderella works with Prince Topher to make him see the world in a different light.
The title role of Cinderella was played beautifully by Grace Anthony, a local actor who made her return to the stage after a 10-year absence.
“I’ve never seen a Cinderella that looks anything like me, and so I think that that’s really important and pretty powerful,” Anthony said. “And as stupid as it sounds, once you’ve seen
yourself somewhere that you’ve never seen yourself before, that’s hard to forget. So I hope that I can do that for somebody.”
Jon Estes made his second official appearance on stage in the role of Prince Topher. Earlier this year, he appeared in the ensemble and the Beast understudy in OperaSLO’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and his performance was that of a seasoned veteran.
“I’m learning really quickly that Wine Country Theatre is a close-knit family, and so it’s fun when you get to come to work with all your brothers and sisters every day and make
some magic like this happen,” said Estes. “This is my first time doing community theater, and what makes it so cool is that it’s community theater right here in my town in Paso Robles. It’s awesome that I get to play a part not just with this Wine Country family but I get to bring theater every night here to Paso Robles.”
In addition to Anthony and Estes, the play included Veronica Surber starring as The Fairy Godmother, Katie Hoffstetter as the minister Sabine, Cynthia Anthony (Grace’s real mother) as Madame, Brianna Mendoza Pacheco as Charlotte, Ainslea
Decoster as Gabrielle, Tom Villa as Jean-Michel, and James Brescia as Lord Pinkleton. Including the leads, the cast was filled with 32 wonderful actors, who without a doubt are having a great time on stage sharing their talents with the audience. You can experience the magical world of “Cinderella” for yourself at the Park Ballroom in Paso Robles for the next two weekends on Fridays, Aug. 23 and 30, at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 24 and 31, at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays, Aug. 25 and Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to winecountrytheatre.org
with this program.”
Jaureguy was officially announced as the 2024 Pioneer Day Belle on Sunday, representing the Shandon area. Her related pioneer families are Grove, Pemberton, Moss, and Guilford.
The Belle attendants who will join Jaureguy in the parade are:
Adelaida Coelho — Adelaida
Cassidy Heer — Estrella
Ava Friedling — Estrella
• Kiana Martinez — LaPanza
• Kyhlah McKee — Hog Canyon
• Lindsay Moffatt — Adelaida
Belles and their attendants are young ladies representing a local pioneer family that came to the area prior to World War II. They are usually high school seniors, and their families have deep-rooted connections in the Paso Robles community. Belle and attendants represent the different areas that make up the Paso Robles Area and can vary each year. Areas often represented are Carissa Plains, Creston, Parkfield, Templeton, Adelaide, Linne Township,
Paso Robles, San Miguel, and so many more. Jaureguy ’s great-great-grandmother Dora Issak was born in Templeton in 1880. Dora and Jesse Grove were married in Shandon in 1906. There they had a son named Earl Grove, who was born in 1916. Earl and his wife, Mary, are Jaureguy ’s great-grandparents. Her greatgreat-grandmother, La Violette Lynn, moved to the area from Nebraska in 1914 and graduated from Templeton High School in 1920. Jaureguy’s great-great grandfather A.D Moss moved from Kansas to Paso Robles in 1918.
A.D and La Violette Moss had a daughter named Margaret, who was Jaureguy ’s great-grandmother. Margaret Moss married Lynn Methena and together they raised two children, Allan and Sharon. Sharon Methena is Reese’s grandmother. Margaret married Bill Pemberton and they had a son, Billy Pemberton. Bill’s grandparents Charles and Mary Guilford moved to Creston in 1903 and there had a daughter named Clara who was born in 1915. Her maternal grandfather, Donald Grove, was born and raised in Shandon, and her grandmother, Sharon Grove, is a lifelong resident of Paso Robles. Her paternal grandparents are JB and Virginia Jaureguy, who married in late
working on a project to enhance the permitted parking lots next to Marv’s Pizza and at 12th Street and Railroad Street.
Alley between Pine Street and Railroad Street, 13th Street and 12th Street; and 12th Street and Railroad Street.
According to staff’s report, they estimate that if the employee parking lots are converted to public parking, “it may be more challenging for employees to find parking close to their place of work, and it is not as guaranteed that an employee will find a spot in a timely manner” and it may increase the amount of employees parking in front of the downtown businesses.
According to staff, they are also
Planned improvements include upgraded lighting, redesigned layouts, EV charging stations, and other more enhancements not listed. According to staff, the design phase is nearly finished, and the project will soon be put out to bid. It is fully budgeted and is proceeding as planned.
There are also 35 30-minute parking spots that were originally implemented to offer short-term, free on-street parking. Staff does predict that reduction or elimination of those spots will impact “may impact these short-term types of transactions
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1971. JBwas born in France but in 1962 immigrated to the U.S. Virginia was born in Bakersfield and moved to Paso in 1970. Together they had three children, one of which is Reese’s father, Robert. Both of Reese’s parents were born and raised in Paso.
Jaureguy is a senior at Paso Robles High and
taking place in downtown businesses if other parking spots are not available.”
Concerns were raised by Mayor John Hamon on charging employees for parking if they are not charging the public and how they will be able to enforce employee parking.
In the end, the council directed staff to review ownership of the parking lots, researched either a reduced cost or free decal-based permit system, looked at keeping the 30-minute spaces, and conducted outreach to local merchants and employees in the downtown area.
The next Paso Robles City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m.
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shows livestock competitively all over the state. She told Paso Robles Press, “It’s such an honor to be named the Belle. Hopefully, one day, my own kids will do it, and I can share it with them.” For more information on the Pioneer Day Parade and its upcoming festivities, visit pasoroblespioneerday.org.
online at atascaderonews.com/news/ elections/a-look-at-who-is-runningfor-election-in-north-county/ More candidates were also added to the campaign list for Templeton Unified School District (TUSD). In TUSD, there are three at-large seats open. Current trustees with expiring terms are Ted Dubost, Cheryl Parks, and Nelson Yamagata. Vying for seats in November are Dubost, Parks, Matt Allison, and Jason Tesarz.
We will be following the election and providing coverage in the upcoming months.
Campaigns for all seats throughout the county are sure to ramp up in the coming weeks. Below is a look at the voter timeline and important dates you may need to know: By Oct. 7, county voter information guides will be mailed, vote-by-mail ballots will be mailed to every active registered voter in SLO County, and the Atascadero Elections Office and the Elections Window at the SLO Elections Center will be open. From Oct. 8 through Nov. 5, all ballot drop boxes will be open throughout SLO County. You can keep up to date with all San Luis Obispo County elections here slocounty.ca.gov/departments/clerk-re corder/all-services/elections-and-voting/ elections-conducted-by-county-of-sanluis-obispo/november-5,-2024,-presi dential-general-election
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Paso Robles High senior Reese Jaureguy will be the Belle for this year’s Pioneer Day Parade in Paso Robles. Photo by Derek Luff
Jon Estes as Prince Topher (middle) rides his trusty steed as he fights the dragon with his knights. Photo by Rex Thornhill
(From left) Cynthia Anthony as Madame, with her “real daughters” Gabrielle played by Ainslea Decoster and Charlotte played by Brianna Mendoza Pacheco.
Current Trustee Matt Pennon announces candidacy for Atascadero Unified School District board
He is endorsed by Assemblymember Dawn Addis and others
ATASCADERO — Matt Pennon has announced his candidacy for the Atascadero Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Trustees. With a commitment to the community and a vision for educational excellence, Pennon aims to bring positive change and innovative solutions to the district.
Pennon’s campaign has garnered support, including an endorsement from 30th District Assemblymember Dawn Addis, Equality California, IBEW Local 639, and the San Luis Obispo Democratic Party.
“I am proud to endorse incumbent Matt Pennon for the Atascadero Unified School District school board,” said Addis, who is a former special education teacher and currently sits on the Assembly Education Committee. “Matt has consistently demonstrated his dedication to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and high-quality educational environment for all students. His proven leadership, commitment to community, and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within our schools make him the ideal candidate to advocate for our students,
educators, and families. I am confident that Matt will work tirelessly to ensure that every student in Atascadero has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.”
Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, has endorsed Pennon for his commitment to inclusivity and
equity in education. IBEW Local 639, representing electrical workers in the region, and the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party have also thrown their support behind Pennon, recognizing his dedication to creating a strong, supportive, and effective educational environment.
Pennon is a dedicated resident of Atascadero and a parent of three children who are currently attending school in the AUSD district. He has been actively involved in the district at the school-site level as a PTSA president and at the district level as an AUSD trustee. Additionally, Pennon has been instrumental in supporting CAPS (Committee for Atascadero Public Schools), a nonprofit organization that funds grants to AUSD teachers to enrich the educational lives of our public-school students.
Pennon brings experience in community engagement and leadership and a deep understanding of the complex needs of students, teachers, and families. During his time as an AUSD trustee, Pennon made frequent and regular school site visits across the district to meet with and listen to students, teachers, and administrators, and met with families to hear their stories. Giving him a clear understanding on what our district needs to grow and evolve into a beacon of educational excellence.
“Educating Atascadero’s youth is not just my campaign; it’s my commitment as a parent, neighbor, and advocate for our future,” said Pennon. “I believe in fostering a culture of academic excellence, empowering student voices, engaging families, supporting our educators, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship. Together, we
can create an inclusive, empowering environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.”
Pennon’s campaign priorities are:
1. Academic excellence: Raising the bar for academic achievement by supporting programs that challenge and inspire students, catering to their individual strengths and interests.
2. Student voice: Empowering students by listening to their perspectives and making sure their voices are heard in the decision-making process.
3. Family engagement: Fostering strong partnerships between schools and families to support the holistic development of students.
4. Teacher collaboration: Nurturing a culture of collaboration among educators to elevate the quality of education for all students.
5. Financial stewardship: Ensuring that every dollar is spent effectively, maximizing resources to enhance the quality of education while maintaining transparency and accountability. Pennon’s campaign is built on the principles of integrity, transparency, and community involvement. He invites all members of the Atascadero community to join him in this journey to create a brighter future for AUSD schools.
For more information about Matt Pennon’s campaign, to volunteer, or to make a donation, visit MattPennon.com.
California farmers mull pros and cons of certification
High fees, continuous paperwork, and inspections have farmers wondering if getting organic certification is worth it
By CHING LEE California Farm Bureau Federation
CALIFORNIA — With assumptions about high fees and onerous paperwork and inspections, some farmers have eschewed becoming certified organic even though they may already be farming organically or want to transition to earn higher prices for their products.
But those who have gone through the process in recent years suggest such perceptions may be overblown, with some of them saying the benefits of certification are worth the extra cost and work.
“I had heard all the horror stories,”Tulare County farmer Art Hutcheson said. “I was one of these guys that (said) I’m never going to be organic.” Hutcheson manages multiple orchards for Cilker, a property investment firm based in Los Gatos. One property, a 79-acre almond farm in Strathmore, became certified organic in June. He said the farm’s owners wanted to convert some acreage to organic when they saw at the time that returns on organic almonds were twice as much as conventional.
Though he was “a little apprehensive,” Hutcheson said the overall certification process “wasn’t that difficult.” Even the paperwork “was not that big of a hurdle,” he said. Having a good consultant helps, he added.
The biggest change has been in the field. There are few approved pesticides for organic use, he noted. Not only do they cost more than conventional products, but “they don’t really work that well,” he said.
As a farmer who has always used preemergent herbicides, weed control has been particularly challenging, he said, as “there’s no good weed killers.”
“This drives me nutty to go down and look at this ranch every day because of the weeds,” Hutcheson said.
What’s disappointing, he said, is the current price for organic almonds is not much higher than conventional, meaning “we did all this work to try to get a premium, and this year, it’s not going to materialize.” After three years transitioning the orchard to organic, he said the company wants to “see it through” for at least a couple of years. But if the lower pricing trend continues, the owners may want to go back to farming conventionally, he said. Vasken Hauri, who runs Country Nerd Farm in Mariposa County, said being able to label his specialty mushrooms with the U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic logo is “a huge trust
builder” at the farmers market with new customers who may not be familiar with his products. With plans to eventually sell his products at retail outlets, where he can’t talk to customers as he does at the farmers market, the organic label will prove even more useful, he added.
Hauri’s farm became certified organic in March, though he had been producing mushrooms for seven years before taking the plunge. He said he decided to pursue certification after talking to other small organic farmers who told him the cost is “a lot cheaper than I thought—and they were right.”
“There is a perception that permeates farmers markets and in small talk between farmers…that there is a high cost to this,” he said.
Based on his sales, the total cost to become certified was less than $1,200, minus a $750 refund from the USDA Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
He described the recordkeeping requirements as “significant,” as he and his wife “really struggle to keep good records and to do good planning.” But now that it’s part of maintaining his certification, Hauri said it’s a good reason to do what he should be doing anyway as a business.
Andrew Glikin, who runs Raw Roots Farm, a 4-acre diversified vegetable farm in Mariposa County, was one of the farmers Hauri spoke to about becoming certified. Glikin and his wife have been farming organically since 2012 but did not become certified until 2021 due to financial reasons. During the height of the pandemic, they saw “a huge uptick” in the farm’s sales and production, he said.
“We were starting to get a lot of customers who didn’t know who we were but heard about us,” Glikin said. He also noticed increased competition. That’s when he and his wife decided to look into organic certification. The cost was “considerable but doable,” he said.
They did not have to go through the threeyear transition, as they were able to prove they had been farming organically. Though certification was the right move for his farm, Glikin said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for all small farms, especially those just starting out, as certification adds “another layer of paperwork.”
“It’s a burden they don’t need to put on themselves until they’re absolutely ready because there is a financial component to it,” he said. “That’s why we didn’t do it because however many hundred dollars that we got to save by not doing it went to buying shoes for our kids or vacation or those things.”
There is a drawback, he said. Some farmers-market customers see the organic label and decide to buy from conventional farms, where prices are lower because “they don’t believe organic is better.”
For Mike McGrane, who manages vineyards and orchards in Sonoma and Napa counties, the
cost of going organic is rarely an issue for his clients. Some want the certification because “they want to be known that they’re taking better care of their land through farming organically.” Organic certification is especially important if they have their own wine label, he added.
“It’s really promotional based,” McGrane said. “They’re proud to hang the organic signage to make sure that their neighbors know. It’s very much a badge of honor.”
Other clients become certified because they’re worried about the industry’s eroding wine sales, he said, and they think organic may appeal to younger potential wine drinkers who care about the environment. Also, with Sonoma County’s plan to certify 100 percent of its vineyards as sustainable, being organic allows farms to distinguish themselves from the pack, he said.
He estimated about one-third of his clients don’t seek certification but still want their vineyards farmed organically, especially if they live on the property, because they “believe it’s the right thing to do.”
McGrane said he hasn’t converted more ground to organic because he has not seen much financial benefit. Organic production adds about 15 percent to the farming budget, he noted, due to more passes in the field, more fungicide applications and the higher cost of the materials. More importantly, 90 percent of the grape contracts with wineries don’t call for organic grapes, he said.
When hay prices skyrocketed during the drought three years ago, Siskiyou County farmer and rancher Dan Chase saw a lot of hay growers drop their organic certification so they could produce higher yields conventionally. He opted to certify more hay ground with the thought that there would be less organic hay available.
“I am now very thankful that we did that,” he said, noting he has developed relationships with organic dairy farmers who have become steady customers. Selling organic hay has proved beneficial now that prices have plummeted and “the market is difficult for everybody.”
The premium for organic “is what’s allowing us to stay in business and keep going.” His profit margin may be small, he said, but “at least there is a margin.”
Chase acknowledged the recordkeeping can be tedious and “a bit of a burden,” especially for farmers, most of whom “would much rather be out in the field.”
“But that’s the price you pay for the price you receive,” he said.
Chase describes himself as a fan of organic farming. Where he has implemented organic farming practices, the soil is more productive and holds water longer, he said.
“I think there’s a lot of good that can come to the soil from good, solid organic practices, but you’ve got to work at it,” he said. “Organic isn’t my mission statement per se, but I see the benefit.”
Atascadero Unified School District trustee Matt Pennon is shown on the Atascadero High campus. Pennon, who was appointed to the AUSD board in 2022, has announced his candidacy for a full term on the Board of Trustees. Contributed Photo
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Cypress Fire at 100 percent containment, affecting 88 acres
As of Wednesday morning, Aug. 21, the Cypress Fire near Santa Rosa Creek Road and Cypress Mountain Road, west of Templeton, is 100 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. The fire has affected 88 acres.
Ongoing efforts include patroling the fire status overnight.
Earlier Report: Aug. 18: On Sunday morning, the Cypress Fire was reported at 15 percent containment. By then, the fire had also consumed 88 acres. Cal Fire had deployed 12 engines, two water tenders, one helicopter, three dozers, and three hand crews, totaling 80 personnel on site. Firefighting efforts included numerous air tankers. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Original Post: Aug. 17: The Cypress Fire began in the Paso Robles area, burning off Cypress Mountain Drive, north of Highway 46. By 2 p.m., it had consumed 65 acres. Structures were threatened, prompting a significant firefighting response.
PRJUSD amends policy to serve meals to students
Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) announced on Aug. 14 an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch/School Breakfast Programs for the 20242025 school year.
All students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at the following sites:
• Maire Bauer Preschool
• Glen Speck Elementary
• Kermit King Elementary
• Winifred Pifer Elementary
Pat Butler Elementary
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Georgia Brown Elementary
Lewis Flamson Jr High School
• Paso Robles High School
• Liberty High School
• Independence High School
Seat open on Templeton Community Services District Board of Directors
The Templeton Community Services District (CSD) serves about 8,500 residents by providing essential services, including water, sewer, fire, emergency services, solid waste, parks, and limited drainage and street lighting. The district is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, each serving staggered four-year terms. The board plays a crucial role in setting policies, establishing priorities, determining utility rates, and ensuring the efficient use of tax dollars. They meet twice a month and are compensated $150 per day for meetings or training, with a maximum of $600 per month.
Board members do not need prior expertise in the services provided by the district, but they must be willing to invest time in understanding the issues, preparing for meetings, and collaborating with other board members, district staff, and the community.
For the November 2024 election, only two candidates, incumbents Navid Fardanesh and Debra Logan, submitted their candidacy for three open seats. Since there are fewer candidates than open seats, there will be no election, and the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors may appoint someone to the third seat. The district is encouraging interested residents to apply for the vacant position. Applicants must be registered voters residing within the district’s boundaries.
Residents interested in serving on the board are urged to submit their applications by Sept. 23, and attend the Oct. 1 board meeting, where the board may recommend a candidate to the SLO County Board of Supervisors. Applications may be mailed to the District Office at P.O. Box 780, Templeton, CA 93465, dropped off at the District Office located at 420 Crocker St., or sent in via email to the
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Board Clerk at boardclerk@templetoncsd.org. For more information about Templeton CSD or the role of a board member, please contact General Manager Jeff Briltzat jbriltz@templetoncsd.orgor, call (805) 434-4900, or visit templetoncsd.org.
Fundraiser scheduled for Paso Robles Public Library
Support the Paso Robles Library while enjoying a night of music and fun at the Killer Dueling Pianos event on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Bianchi Winery, located at 3380 Branch Road in Paso Robles.
Hosted by the Friends of the Paso Robles Library and the Paso Robles Library Foundation, this interactive, all-request show features two dueling pianists playing a wide variety of music, from rock and country to show tunes and R&B.
Tickets are $100 per person, which includes an Italian dinner catered by Chef John McDevitt, discounted wine, a silent auction, and dancing. All proceeds, including tips, will benefit the Paso Robles Library. Tickets are available at the Friends Gift Store in the library lobby or on Eventbrite. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Foundation President Alicia DiGrazia at (805) 835-3373.
Northbound Highway 101 reopens after semi-truck collision
Northbound Highway 101 lanes near the Spring Street off-ramp in Paso Robles reopened at 4:20 p.m. on Aug. 16 after being closed for most of the day due to a semi-truck collision early this morning. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that no one was injured in the incident.
Paso Robles Police and emergency services responded around 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, to a semi-truck collision near the Spring Street off-ramp. The truck caught fire, which spread to the roadside and caused a small brush fire. The driver’s injuries have not been confirmed. By 6 a.m., the truck’s back end was seen hanging over the guardrails.
Federal funding announced for Paso Robles Airport modernization
U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) has announced a federal grant of $530,610 to modernize Paso Robles Airport. Awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program, the grant will fund updates to the airport’s Master Plan, including improvements to the airport layout, spaceport plan, aeronautical survey, and sustainability efforts.
This grant is part of the FAA’s broader initiative, which has invested over $1.1 billion this year in airport infrastructure projects nationwide.
“Improvements to Paso Robles Airport are important and impactful to our local economy, safety, and security,” said Panetta. “This federal funding will support those modernization efforts as we position the Paso Robles Airport to serve our community well into the future.”
“The Paso Robles Airport is a key regional asset that boosts connectivity, supports military operations, and fosters economic growth to the City of Paso Robles and indeed the entire San Luis Obispo County. The new Master Plan will direct the longterm development of the Airport and aid the City in obtaining Spaceport licensing. We appreciate Congressman Panetta and the FAA District Office for their help in securing the federal grant to advance both the Airport and Spaceport projects.” said Paso Robles City Mayor John Hamon.
ATASCADERO
Discover art, culture, and community at the A-Town Art Hop in Downtown Atascadero
Explore Atascadero’s vibrant arts scene at the A-Town Art Hop on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event transforms downtown into a lively gallery, showcasing the work of regional artists across over 30 participating businesses on a selfguided walk through Traffic Way, El Camino Real, and Entrada Avenue. The event coincides with the city’s Fall First Friday celebrations.
A-Town Art Hop offers an opportunity to experience the creativity of the community with live music, inspiring art exhibits, and a feelgood atmosphere that invites visitors to immerse themselves in the arts while supporting local businesses. In addition to the art exhibits, attendees can enjoy live music performances throughout downtown and indulge in offerings from local food trucks. The event not only highlights the artistic talents within our city but also fosters a sense of community and supports downtown commerce.
A-Town Art Hop’s mission is to inspire — rooted in the Latin meaning “to breathe life into” — by connecting art, commerce, and community for the enrichment of the area. The vision is to create a vibrant cultural presence in Atascadero, where people want to live, work, shop, and explore. The event organizers aim to establish a true gathering space where collaborations and partnerships thrive through exhibitions, workshops, programs, and creativity.
Over 30 businesses and artists will be participating, and there will be live music and performances throughout the walk, along with local food trucks.
There’s no right or wrong way to enjoy the A-Town Art Hop. Start your journey anywhere and let the evening unfold as you explore downtown, discovering new artists and live performances. Follow a map, let curiosity guide you, or simplywander and discover. Each path promises unique inspiration and connection.
Visit atownarthop.org to view the event map and learn how you can participate. The digital map will be available one week prior. Artists interested in submitting work for upcoming Art Hops can email atownarthop@gmail.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Career criminal guilty of criminal threats against female prison staff member
SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Monday, Aug. 5, that a San Luis Obispo County jury convicted California Men’s Colony inmate James Clayton McCurdy Jr., 39, of making felony criminal threats against a female psychiatric technician working at the prison.
The incident occurred in January 2023 after the technician located contraband in McCurdy’s cell and reported it to a correctional officer. The jury heard evidence that McCurdy, a nine-time convicted inmate, became enraged and retaliated by hurling repeated and prolonged threats to kill and blind the technician, as well as calling her several vulgar names.
The victim was in fear for her life and had to be reassigned to a different part of the prison for her safety.
The defendant is a career criminal with an extensive criminal history. He has been previously convicted of felonies on nine separate occasions and sentenced to prison numerous times for those crimes prior to committing this crime:
• Convicted in 2006 of Vehicle Code section 10851, stealing a motor vehicle (Napa County).
Convicted in 2007 of Vehicle Code section 10851, stealing a motor vehicle (Napa County).
• Convicted in 2008 of Penal Code section 211/213, attempted second-degree
robbery (Napa County).
• Convicted in 2009 of Health & Safety Code section 11379, possession of a controlled narcotic substance (Napa County). Convicted in 2011 of Health & Safety Code section 11352(a) transportation of narcotics for sale (Sonoma County).
• Convicted in 2019 of Penal Code section 4501.5, battery of a non-confined person while confined in state prison. (Kings County).
Convicted in 2020 of Penal Code section 4501.5, battery of a non-confined person while confined in state prison (Solano County).
• Convicted in 2021 of two separate counts of Penal Code section 4501.5, battery of a non-confined person while confined in state prison (Kings County).
The jury trial lasted four days and the defendant is scheduled to be sentenced in Department 9 on Oct. 2, the Honorable Crystal Seiler presiding. The maximum sentence for this charge, based upon his status as a person convicted of a prior serious or violent “strike” offense, is six years in state prison.
San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund celebrates 20 years of community impact
The San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund (HTF) is proud to announce its 20th-anniversary celebration, marking two decades of dedicated service to the community with its mission to increase the supply of affordable housing in San Luis Obispo County for very low, low, and moderate-income households, including households with special needs.
To commemorate this milestone, a celebratory event will be held on Sept. 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Madonna Inn Garden Room.
The evening will feature inspiring stories, networking, and appetizers and drinks, providing a perfect setting for reflection, inspiration, and celebration.
The San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund has been at the forefront of addressing the housing needs in the county since its inception in 2003. Over the past 20 years, HTF has made significant strides in promoting affordable housing and improving the quality of life for countless residents. Key accomplishments include:
• Funding over 1,600 affordable housing units: HTF has provided critical funding to support the development and preservation of over 1,600 affordable housing units throughout the county via 66 loans, ensuring that low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities have access to safe and affordable homes.
• Leveraging over $461 million in investments: Through strategic partnerships and leveraging resources, HTF has attracted over $461 million in investments from public and private sources, amplifying the impact of its funding efforts.
• Expanding housing opportunities: By supporting innovative housing solutions, HTF has played a pivotal role in expanding housing opportunities for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
• Advocacy and education: HTF has been a strong advocate for affordable housing policies and has provided education and technical assistance to local governments, developers, and community organizations, fostering a collaborative approach to addressing housing challenges.
• Community impact: The work
of HTF has had a profound impact on the community, contributing to economic stability, improved health outcomes, and enhanced overall quality of life for residents of San Luis Obispo County.
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past two decades,” said Jeff Eckles, CEO of HTF. “This anniversary is not just a celebration of our accomplishments but a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering commitment of our partners and the entire community. Together, we have made a significant difference in the lives of many, and we look forward to continuing this vital work for years to come.”
The 20th-anniversary celebration promises to be an inspiring event, bringing together supporters, partners, and community members to honor the past and look forward to a future where everyone in San Luis Obispo County has access to affordable and stable housing.
For more information about the event and to RSVP, please visit brownpapertickets.com/ event/6368941
For more information about the SLO County HTF and its work to address affordable housing in SLO County, please visit our website at slochtf.org
Downtown SLO announces first-ever Fall Fest: Cider, Beer, and Spirits Stroll
Downtown SLO is presenting the first-ever Fall Fest: Cider, Beer, & Spirits Stroll. Ticketholders are invited to sample drinks and small bites from local breweries, cideries, distilleries, and restaurants at retailers around downtown San Luis Obispo as they shop, socialize, and enjoy live music. Fall Fest will double as a fundraising event for the Friends of Downtown SLO 501c3 nonprofit organization, with net proceeds from the silent auction benefiting Downtown SLO’s Clean & Safe Program, which works to create a welcoming and hospitable downtown environment.
The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, with the stroll running from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and a special Terrace Reception from 7:30 to 8 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now until sold out, priced at $110 per person. Tickets can be purchased at my805tix. com/e/FallFest . This event is strictly 21 and over, and IDs will be checked.
The Stroll from 5 to 7:30 p.m.: Attendees can explore downtown San Luis Obispo retailers and boutiques as they enjoy fall flavors from some of the region’s best beverage and food providers. A variety of hard ciders, craft beers, and distilled spirits will be poured at downtown shops, and small bites will be served. Local musicians will be performing at stops throughout the stroll. Downtown retailers on the stroll include B. Anthony & Co Jewelers, Blackwater, Blue Harvest Apparel, Euphoria, Fanny Wrappers Lingerie, French Quarter, Gaia’s Gallery, Hands Gallery, HumanKind Fair Trade, Junk Girls, Making SLO, Open Air Flowers, Pippa & Ky, Stephen Patrick Design & Bladerunner Salon, Summerland Co, and Under the Willow. Beverages and bites will be provided by 805 Beer, Baby Bear Biscuits, Central Coast Brewing, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Hotel San Luis Obispo, Krobar Distillery, Novo Restaurant & Lounge, Proof & Gather Baking Co, Rod & Hammer, Seeds, Shindig Cider, SLO Cider Co, and Two Broads Ciderworks.
Live musicians performing at the event include local favorites Jineanne Coderre, Jon Millsap, Kahonukai Boro, and Kenny Taylor. Throughout the stroll, guests can
Steve was born and raised in the Los Angeles area with siblings John and Mary Encell. Steve’s father died when he was very young, and he and his brother were sent off to a military academy. Later, he attended Dorsey High School, where he excelled at cross country, tennis, and golf. One of his first jobs was at See’s Candies. After Dorsey, he attended El Camino College and
Barbara Lilian (Leigh) Partridge, age 77, of Paso Robles, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2024, under the care of Hospice and surrounded by her family.
Born August 20, 1946, in San Francisco, to Thomas Gilbert Leigh and Elizabeth Thelena (Johnson) Leigh, Barbara was the middle of three children, with one sister, Diane, and one brother, Tom. Barbara grew up in Willows, CA. She went to Katherine Branson, a private girls’ high school in Marin County.
Barbara attended UCLA, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She spent a year studying abroad in Lund, Sweden, a place that she fell in love with, in part due to her Swedish ancestry but more
and spent summers at their cabin in Malibu Lake. At Malibu Lake, they met many lifelong friends, including Steve’s best friend, Roger Darby. Steve and Darby were true outdoorsmen and enjoyed a lifetime of travel, backpacking, hunting, fishing, bodysurfing, and sailing. In 1971, the family moved to Paso Robles, an area Steve had fallen in love with while serving in the Army/ National Guard at nearby Camp Roberts. He bought the iconic local auto parts shop, Pioneer Auto, which he ran for several decades, providing career employment for dozens of locals. Many of his Pioneer Auto “family” worked their entire careers with Steve. Today, the Pioneer Auto building is home to Studios at the Park, a local nonprofit that benefits the Paso Robles community at many levels. Steve flourished in Paso Robles, making great friends and becoming an important part of the community.
28, 1972. He left his earthly life for Heaven on July 18, 2024. Tim was a kind, gentle and beautiful soul, loved by all who knew him. He was a legendary surfer, an incredible artist, and a courageous skydiver (He had a fear of heights). He spent his life working in construction, where he applied his artistic talent. His work can be seen at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California, where he constructed the IMAX
Tim was preceded in
so because of the culture and people. She continued her education at the University of San Francisco, earning a Masters of Public Administration. She would use this knowledge throughout her entire career.
UCLA is where she met her first husband, Jerry Baker. They married, had their first son, Tom, and then moved to Shandon, California, in 1972, where they later had their second son, Russell. In 1985, Barbara and her boys moved to Paso Robles, California. It is there that she met John Partridge. They were married in 1986 and spent 38 years with each other. They merged their families and built a wonderful life together. John and Barbara supported each other in their careers, hobbies, and other endeavors. They enjoyed many adventures together.
Barbara dedicated herself to nearly 50 years of public service in the Paso Robles community. She worked for the City of Paso Robles for 32 years, starting by handing out basketballs at the Recreation Center, beginning and building the Senior Citizens Center Program, and completing her career as
Jim was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1937. Following work, he followed his dad through the States and ended up in Atascadero. During his high school years, he played Greyhound football in his senior year. Jim married Mrya Nicklas, and they were together for 61 years till her passing. Jim joined the Navy, and after his tour, he moved to Paso Robles, where he worked for Paso PD. He
There, he enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, golf, tennis, skiing, gardening, raising animals, and flying his airplane. Steve and his son Dan were formidable doubles partners at the local racquetball club. Steve was a longtime member of the Paso Robles Trail Riders, where he enjoyed riding mules on the annual trail ride.
After several moves within the local area, Steve acquired “The Ranch,” a beautiful 95-acre property at the base of the Santa Lucia mountains, with 1/4 mile of Jack Creek flowing through it. This property became one of the great loves of his life, where he enjoyed being a “gentleman farmer” and later planted the largest Pinot Noir vineyard within the Paso Robles AVA.
After 20+ years of marriage, Steve and Celeste went their separate ways, and in 1995, Steve met the love of his life, Sue Shannon. This was the start of a 30-year fairytale romance that lasted until
death by his father, John Burch, of Atascadero, California; Uncle Mike Burch of Atascadero, California; Uncle Jim Rowland of Fresno, California; Grandparents, George and Edna Burch of Atascadero, California; Grandparents Mel and Lucyle Rowland of Fresno, California and Grandparents Shorty and Audrey Quigley of Buffalo, Oklahoma.
Tim is survived by his Stepfather and Mother, Dave and Jan Opferman of Buffalo, Oklahoma; brother
the Director of Library and Recreation Services.
In collaboration with many colleagues and friends, Barbara has made an indelible mark on this community. She helped start Paso Robles High School’s Safe and Sober Graduation Night, the Paderewski Festival, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, the Library Volunteer Program, Concerts in the Park, the ArtsFest, as well as building Sherwood Forest Playground and Barney Schwartz Park.
In addition to her career, Barbara spent countless hours serving on multiple Boards. She was on the founding board of Paso Robles Youth Arts Center, Studios on the Park, and SLO Community Foundation. Barbara also served on the Cancer Support Community Board. Following retirement, she continued her passion for customer service through her consultancy at Pear Tree Solutions. Barbara adored her family, especially her two sons, and her grandchildren, more than anything else in the world. She loved spending time with them and supporting them in everything that they were involved in, including education, sports, the arts,
decided that wasn’t for him, so he worked for Terry Mitchell, painting homes. He then became the first Paso Robles High School painter for the next 28 years before retiring. While working at the High School, Jim started his own contracting business, Jim Wilde Painting. Jim also worked the Bearcat games and loved getting his tri-tip sandwich. During all this, he was also an evangelist and then pastor for 60 years, and
Steve’s last day. As much as Steve loved the Ranch, he loved Sue more and quickly moved to Tulare to be with her. Steve was “all in” with living in Tulare near Sue’s fine sons, Blake, Trevor, and Chris, their families, and Sue’s countless awesome Valley friends.
Steve and Sue loved following the athletic careers of their many grandchildren and were regular fixtures at as many sporting events as they could possibly fit in. Steve enjoyed following the Dodgers, celebrating his birthday each year with friends and family at Bass Lake, weekly Taco Tuesdays, organized by his dear friends John and Sandra Jones, dressing up for many holiday dinners at Hearst Castle with Sue, Dan, and his lovely wife, Caroline, and attending Old Mule Days in Bishop where he won World Champion Mule two times!
Late in life, Steve connected with his half-sister, Elaine, who lived in
Mike Burch of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, Step-Sister Dawn McDaniel of Perris, California; God Mother, Carla Ratliff of Fresno, California; lifelong friend, Jamie Parker of Morro Bay, California and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and beloved friends.
A memorial will be held at the beach “The Plt,” where he grew up, in Morro Bay, California, on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Memories will be shared, and the “Paddle Out” will begin at 1:00 p.m.
and their careers.
John and Barb traveled the world together. They loved exploring new places and revisiting familiar ones. They would take photos (many that would serve as inspiration for John’s watercolor paintings), and met new people along the way. Some of their favorite destinations were Big Sur, Catalina, Las Vegas, Charleston, Honolulu & Maui, Bellagio & Lake Como (and any other place with great shopping!).
Barbara loved art, antiques, historical pieces, and cultural artifacts. She displayed many of her family’s heirlooms and her fun finds from trips around the world in her home. In 2009, she published a historical fiction novel, Rocking the Cradle of Liberty, a story that takes place during the Civil War and was built around artifacts that she and John found while on a trip to South Carolina.
Barbara was a changemaker. She was willing to advocate for what should happen. She was powerful yet kind. Barbara had a heart of gold. She was always helping someone, whether it be her family, friends, or a stranger. She gave so much of her time to making Paso
this was his passion.
Jim loved Paso Robles and all the people he met throughout his life. Jim moved to Vine St. in 1969. He loved sitting on his porch, watching and talking to people as they passed by. Jim preached at the old white church at the corner of 17th and Oak Street. He retired there after 33 years of preaching there. Jim is survived by two sons, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Texas with her husband, Henson Dunn. Steve, Sue, Elaine, and Henson were a regular foursome traveling, dining, and golfing together around the country.
Just before his 80th birthday, Steve had a severe stroke, which diminished his strength and short-term memory. Despite the challenges that followed, Steve remained gracious, positive, optimistic, fun, kind, and loving until the very end. He always believed the best about people, and he was forever grateful for all of the wonderful friends and family in his life. He was especially thankful to have Sue by his side until the end.
A very special thanks to all of the fine nurses and staff at Quail Park, who cared for Steve with extraordinary love and compassion.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 7, at 4 p.m., at 4775 See Ranch Lane, Templeton. All friends and family are welcome.
A very special Thank You to Cousin Tonya Burch and Beloved Friends Jamie Parker for their help with Tim’s arrangements. Tim will be tremendously missed by all who knew and loved him.
In Loving Memory
Robles a better place for residents, especially families. Much of what happens in Paso Robles today is in large part due to the time, effort, and dedication of Barbara, her colleagues, and friends. Barbara was a bright light with a strong presence.
Barbara is survived by her husband, John Partridge, of Paso Robles; sons Tom (Alicia) and Russell (Amy) Baker; stepsons John Jr. (Jill) and Michael (Angela) Partridge; and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Tom Leigh and Diane English, and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents.
There will be a public celebration of life held at The Backyard on 13th (her son Russell’s business) in downtown Paso Robles on September 1. The Open House will be from 1 pm to 5 pm, with a Program starting at 2:30 pm. In honor of Barb, please wear pink, pearls, or sparkles.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Barbara’s name to Paso Robles Library Foundation, Paso Robles REC Foundation, Studios on the Park, Paso Robles Youth Arts Center, or SLO Community Foundation
Jim passed in Paso Robles and was laid to rest at the Templeton cemetery. He was given a military gun salute.
DEATHS
Services
Wedding Announcement
BARBARA L. PARTRIDGE 1946-2024
BETTIE JOYCE SACKS, 93, of Oceano passed away on August 12th 2024.
are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
JOANNA VAN BLARICOM, 88, of Arroyo Grande passed away on August 9th 2024.
Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.
STEPHEN E. ENCELL 1937-2024
JAMES D. WILDE 1937-2024
TIMOTHY L. BURCH
1972-2024
JEANNE K. (RUSSELL) POE 1939-2024
The Eternal Ambassador
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”
Matthew 5:16
The life of Jeanne K. Poe embodies the intricacies and beauty of a hand-made quilt. The three layers of design assembled represent strength, support, resilience, and creativity, all the while exemplifying comfort, friendship, love, admiration, gratitude, history, and family and epitomize her life. From backing to batting to quilt top, Jeanne left a mark on the lives she touched.
Backing…
Born July 11, 1939, in Berkeley, the oldest of three to Fred and Mary K. Russell, Jeanne spent her childhood in northern and southern California, ultimately landing in Taft. In 1954,
she met Andy “Mack” Poe. While her parents were not enamored at first with her choice to climb on board Mack’s motorcycle in shorts and flip flops, putting veterinary school on hold, they were married in 1958 and set off to start a family. Shortly after, four quilt blocks were added to the pattern: Andy, Bill, Tami, and Elizabeth.
Batting…
If Mack was the engine of the family, Jeanne was the seamstress who stitched it all together. Her tools were more than a sewing machine and thread: it was her meticulous depth and breadth across an array of skill sets. She was a modern-day polymath: a pianist, organist, quilter, knitter, crocheter, painter, bowler, dissectologist, camper, bibliophile, stained-glass glazier, crafter, cruciverbalist, hairdresser, barber, ambassador, teacher, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
It is this batting which protected and nurtured the Poe family. Jeanne was a teacher at heart, and after mastering all these skill sets, she was always quick to pass on the knowledge. “Mom was the one to teach me division…not that long-division junk,” Andy remembered. “She was also the one to cut my hair up until the time I joined the Marine Corps.”
“Even though Dad was the math teacher, you definitely went to Mom for math help,” Tami quickly followed.
stop by Court Street and enjoy the Terrace Lounge, sponsored by the San Luis Obispo Collection. At the Lounge, attendees can bid on silent auction items generously donated by downtown businesses and community partners, take photos with Kramer Events’ Photo Booth, enjoy live music, and hang out on comfortable lounge furniture.
Net proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Downtown SLO’s Clean & Safe Program, a program funded through the Friends of Downtown SLO 501c3, increasing the organization’s efforts to create a welcoming and hospitable downtown environment.
PASO ROBLES POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 12
04:00 — Gabriel David Anthony Ureta, of San Luis Obispo was on view arrest on the 600 Block of Spring St. for POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242761
11:36 — Audrey Bridget Michelson, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1100 Block of Creston Rd. for TRESPASS: REFUSAL TO LEAVE AFTER BEING INFORMED TO [602(T)(1)PC], Case no. 242766
16:05 — Sara Annleah Ruse, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2700 Block of Black Oak Dr. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242768
20:39 — Christopher Dale Chandler, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 500 Block of 9th St. for POST RELEASE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION [3455(A)PC], Case no. 242773
AUGUST 13
00:20 — Leon Michael McCauley, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the corner of Creston Rd. And Capitol Hill for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242774
08:57 — Daniel Lynn Otis, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 2800 Block of Black Oak Dr. for RECEIVING OR BUYING STOLEN PROPERTY [496(A)PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. 242778 08:32 — Cesar Antonio Cerda Jr., of Paso Robles for POSSESS NARCOTIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11350(A)H&S], Case no. 242777 14:17 — James O Plunkett III, of Oxnard was taken into custody on the 900 Block of 10th St. for OBSTRUCTION/RESISTING AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER [69(A)PC], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242781
“She too was my hairdresser with countless perms given at the kitchen table.”
“Mother definitely brought teaching to life,” Elizabeth laughed. “I learned math by counting back change selling beers at the bowling alley.”
Math was not her only métier.
“Playing any sort of word game with mom was a losing battle,” Bill explained. “From her love of crossword puzzles, she was always able to come up with some obscure word you would swear she made up but was always in the dictionary.”
This precision of learning, mastering, and teaching execution was Jeanne’s forte. She jumped into each task with zest as if it was life’s ambition. There was never a lack of material or tools for each craft she perfected, nor was there any waste. And if one was willing to learn, she was there to teach. Preparation on the student’s part came with an expected commitment of the same effort Jeanne put in. The one caveat to student life under Jeanne: no swearing. Grading under her tutelage was simply approval: how large the smile, laugh, wink, or snicker was the scale.
This same level of commitment is evidenced in her faith. Playing the piano/organ in church, hosting Bible studies, or attending services throughout the week, Jeanne’s dedication to God echoed through all her talents and permeated throughout life. She mirrored His teachings, spreading joy
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Terrace Reception from 7:30 to 8 p.m.:
After the stroll, all attendees are invited to gather back at Court Street Terrace for the closing reception, where final silent auction bids will be placed, winners will be announced, and the evening will be celebrated with emcee Suzanne Schonig from The Krush 92.5.
Check-in will occur adjacent to Seeds (1040 Court St.) beginning at 4:45 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. At check-in, ticketholders will receive a tasting pint (sponsored by Central Coast Brewing, KROBAR Distillery, and The Hub SLO), a map of locations, and a wristband granting access to all of the tasting locations.
19:18 — Terry Louis Snyder, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 2600 Block of Riverside Ave. for BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], POSSESSION FOR SALES OF METHAMPHETAMINE [11378 HS], FALSE IDENTIFICATION [148.9(A)PC], Case no. 242783
AUGUST 14
09:38 — Shana Marie Figaro, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 3300 Block of Park Street for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242785
10:20 — Javier Gomez, of San Miguel was taken into custody on the 700 Block of 18th St. for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 242786 10:25 — Travis Jonathan Weimer, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1800 Block of N. River Rd. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [O/W-M], Case no. 242787
AUGUST 15
10:38 — Frank Luis Reyes, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1000 Block of Spring St. for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242795
10:57 — John Tyler Mondo, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 80 Block of Navajo Ave. for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], WILLFULLY
RESISTS,DELAYS,OBSTRUCTS…[148(A)(1)PC], Case no. 242797
21:05 — Kerry Lynn Allison, of Paso Robles for DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], Case no. 242803
00:00 — Manuel Gonzalezibarra, of Paso Robles, Case no. 242798
AUGUST 16
09:19 — Edgar Stanley Canales, of Paso Robles for VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242806
to others as a teacher herself. These memories filled the space between the layers and made her special.
Quilt Top… Jeanne was a savant. Like the exterior beauty which draws us in with its intricate patterns and stitchwork, her sneaky sense of humor and keen wit masqueraded a level of genius among a patchwork of talents for 85 years. It was the expertise, precision, and perfection in everything she did. It was the small things not everyone saw which meant the most: school sewing project assistance, saving balloon birthday cakes, creating matching outfits, sewing Halloween costumes, teaching piano scales, hiding special treats within the lunch box at school, sneaking a bite of whatever someone is whipping up in the kitchen, or suspending time to expedite what dad was making for dinner. It was playing extended duets, losing the audience halfway through, laughing and applauding for getting through the piece reasonably well, and then playing it all over again…just the two together.
Finally, Ambassador duties at Brookdale Senior Living elevated Jeanne’s prominence within her community. While her official job was welcoming new residents and showing them the ropes, it was the relationships she and Moses (the cat) created with both the staff and residents. As a result, some things will never be the same: trips to Hobby Lobby, puzzle time by the
NATION
Supreme Court strikes down Biden-Harris Title IX change affecting women’s sports
The Supreme Court voted 5-4 on Friday, Aug. 16, to reject an emergency request by the Biden administration to enforce parts of a new Title IX rule that many argued would allow biological men to compete in women’s sports, though the Biden administration claimed the rule wouldn’t permit such participation.
The rejected rule, issued in April, clarified that Title IX’s ban on “sex” discrimination in schools also includes gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy-related conditions. This expansion, effective Aug. 1, would have allowed biological men access to women’s bath-
piano, computer passwords, diet Dr. Pepper and yogurt. Those changes are eternal to the memories and legacy Jeanne left behind.
“To me, the beauty of a quilt or dress lies within the stitches and the thought of the person who made them. When you spend time making something with your two hands, you impart love in a way that buying never can.” –Natalie. Jeanne is preceded in death by her father Fred M. Russell Jr., mother Mary K. Russell, brother Fred M. Russell III and husband Andrew C. Poe Sr. She is also survived by her brother Thomas L. Russell; sons Andrew C. Poe, Jr. (Linda M. Poe) and William H. Poe (Toni Poe); daughters Tamatha L. Poe-Torrey (Dylan Torrey) and Elizabeth A. Williams (Andrew Williams); seven grandchildren: Julie M. Suarez, Nicklaus A. Clark, Adam S. Clark Jr., McKenzie K. Hockett, Jeremiah S. Clark, Zachary A. Poe, Daniel G. Poe; three great-grandchildren Annelise N. Clark, Hazel J. Hockett, Ezra W. Hockett; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Jeanne will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Chapel of the Roses, followed by a burial service at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Atascadero. The family will be hosting a reception following the services at Kiwanis Hall in Atascadero. Please join the family in the celebration of Jeanne Poe’s life.
rooms, locker rooms, and dorms in 10 states where local rules currently prevent it.
More than two dozen Republican attorneys general sued, arguing the rule would conflict with state laws barring transgender students from participating in women’s sports. Despite the Biden administration’s assertion that the regulation does not address athletic eligibility, some argued that there is evidence suggesting the rule would lead to biological men competing in women’s sports.
In its unsigned order, the court stated, “On this limited record and in its emergency applications, the Government has not provided this Court a sufficient basis to disturb the lower courts’ interim conclusions that the three provisions found likely to be unlawful are intertwined with and affect other provisions of the rule.”
arrested
09:29 — Corinne Elizabeth Silva, of Paso Robles for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S],
POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242799
10:56 — Travis Cory Meaderbrown, of San Miguel for PROBATION VIOLATION [1203.2(A) PC],
POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE [11377(A)H&S], Case no. 242808
00:00 — Jack Edward Heaslett, of Paso Robles, Case no. 242809
19:56 — Alex Cortesbemol, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242813
21:30 — Jose Norberto Perez, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242816
21:36 — Drake Zarate, of Norco was on view arrest on the corner of 23rd and Park Streets for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242814
AUGUST 17
00:33 — Irvin Hernandez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 800 Block of 28th St. for VIOLATION OF RESTRAINING ORDER [273.6(A)PC], BENCH WARRANT [978.5PC], Case no. [273.6(A)PC]
02:18 — Floriberto Morenoflores, of San Miguel was on view arrest on the 1300 Block of Creston Rd. for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242820 01:06 — Donald Jay Parker, of Fresno County for SALE OR TRANSPORTATION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11352(A)HS], VIOLATING PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 242819 05:36 — Raul Eduardo Mendez, of Nipomo for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242821 08:19 — Justin Battles, of Paso Robles was on
view arrest on the 700 Block of 24th St for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/ COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], VIOLATING A COURT ORDER [166(A)(1)PC], Case no. 242822
23:15 —Victoria Elizabeth Townley, of Los Angeles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242832
AUGUST 18
03:25 — Stephon Kane Bailey, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242838
00:16 — Jaime Santiago, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 1300 Block of Creston Rd. for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242833
01:00 — Ismael Lorenzolopez, of Paso Robles for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08
PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 242836
10:16 — Mario Ahumada III, of Paso Robles for PROBATION VIOLATION [1203.2(A)PC], POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], POSSESSION OF SPECIFIED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11377(A) H&S], Case no. 242839
12:14 — Kerry Lynn Allison, of Paso Robles for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION [11550(A)HS], Case no. 242841
15:05 — Coralina Ventura Garcia, of Paso Robles for SHOPLIFTING UNDER $950 [459.5(A)PC], FALSE IDENTIFICATION [148.9(A)PC], Case no. 242844
16:55 — Camilo Aldanaaldana, of Paso Robles for FORCIBLY TAKING VICTIM TO ANOTHER PLACE [207(A)PC], Case no. 242845
23:15 — Hugo Perezlopez, of Paso Robles was on view arrest on the 700 Block of Rolling Hills Rd. for INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A)PC], Case no. 242849
23:15 — Jacinto Sanchesmarquez, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 700 Box of Rolling Hills Rd. For INFLICTING CORPORAL INJURY ON SPOUSE/COHABITANT [273.5(A) PC], Case no. 242849
ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 12
02:31 — Albert Earl Allen was arrested on the 7100 Block of Sombrilla Ave. for VIOLATION OF A CRIMINAL PROTECTIVE ORDER [166(C)(1) PC], Case no. 241355
09:59 — Jared Dale Jamison was arrested on the 6600 Block of Lewis Ave. for OUTSIDE WARRANT-FELONY [O/W-F], Case no. 241356
AUGUST 13
23:10 — Elmer Abisai Guerrero was arrested on on the 5100 Block of Palma Ave. for POSSESSION FOR SALE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11351HS], Case no. 241360
AUGUST 14
02:52 — Stacey Marie Mortimer was arrested on the corner of Alameda and Mariquita Avenues for POSSESSION FOR SALE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE [11351HS], Case no. 241361
10:14 — Darrell Devin King was arrested on the 6900 Block of El Camino Real for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A) H&S], Case no. 241364
10:20 — Makaila Tyler Currell was arrested on the 6900 Block of El Camino Real for LOCAL
WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], Case no. 241364
10:23 — Angela Opal Clifford was arrested on the 6900 Block of El Camino Real for LOCAL WARRANT-MISDEMEANOR [B/W-M], Case no. 241364
10:30 — Jacob John Janolis was arrested on the 6900 Block of El Camino Real for POSSESSION OF UNLAWFUL PARAPHERNALIA [11364(A)H&S], Case no. 241364 12:21 — Armando David Castillojimenez Jr. was
Paso Robles Pioneer Royalty Dinner
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ATASCADERO — The County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office (VSO) announced the acceptance of a $400 donation from The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #2814 in Atascadero. This donation will help stock VSO’s veteran food pantry, support local veterans, and address the pressing issue of veteran homelessness within the county.
The donation comes from a successful fundraising event organized by VFW Post #2814, which featured a performance by the Shawn Clark Family Band. In a generous show of
support, the band donated its performance wages to the fundraiser, further amplifying the event’s impact. A 50/50 raffle was also held, with proceeds contributing to the total donation amount.
Commander JonPaul Bockman of VFW Post #2814 expressed his gratitude and extended a call to action for other veteran service organizations.
“Our veterans have given so much for our country, and it’s our duty to support them in their times of need,” Bockman said. “We are incredibly grateful to the Shawn Clark Family Band for their generous contribution and everyone who participated in the raffle. We hope this donation will inspire other veteran service organizations in the area to join us in the fight against veteran homelessness. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure that no veteran has to face hunger or homelessness.”
The event and donation reflect VFW Post #2814’s ongoing commitment to the veteran community. The post aims to foster a spirit of cooperation and solidarity among local organizations by addressing immediate needs through the food pantry.
During regular working hours, the pantry is located outside the Veterans Services Office on Grand Avenue. It will be open to the veteran community who need non-perishable food for themselves and their families.
About VFW Post #2814
VFW Post #2814, based in Atascadero, is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families through various programs and community outreach activities. Established to honor veterans’ service and sacrifice, the post works tirelessly to ensure that veterans receive the assistance and recognition they deserve.
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Senior Center asked members and friends to contribute jewelry for their first All That Glitters Jewelry Sale, which was held Aug. 12-16. Co-coordinators Micki Wright and Elaine Ernst were hoping to raise enough money to purchase a bottom-loading water
dispenser. The fundraising goal was achieved, and the water dispenser will soon be set up. Visit the center at 270 Scott St. and enjoy hot, cold, or ambient temperature water.
The community support for this event was tremendous, and enough jewelry was donated to have two sales. The date of the next jewelry sale is from Monday, Nov. 4, to Friday, Nov. 8. Many vintage treasures will be sold at affordable prices. Additionally, a silent auction will be held the week after Thanksgiving for several exquisite pieces of jewelry. The sales are open to the public and everyone is invited to participate by donating jewelry or purchasing some, or both.
PASO ROBLES — Longtime
Paso Roblan and Optimist Club of Paso Robles member Chuck Sawyer has been elected to serve as district governor for the Pacific Southwest District of Optimist International for the 2024-25 Optimist year. Though his initial term already began earlier this year, the new Optimist calendar year begins Oct. 1, and runs through Sept. 30, 2025.
“I have the honor and privilege of being elected District Governor for the 2024-25 Optimist years by the members of my Pacific Southwest District of Optimist International, which basically runs from nearby San
Miguel, down to Santa Monica and eastward to Visalia, Bakersfield and the Antelope Valley," Sawyer said.
"I have been a member of this great organization for over 17 years, and the benefit it gives me and my community has far outweighed anything I could have imagined. I have volunteered for a number of groups that support youth in my lifetime, but my involvement with Optimist International gives me the personal satisfaction that thoroughly enhances my own life of service. Quite frankly, I
PASO ROBLES — Must! Charities successfully raised over $2.3 million with a wine and lifestyle auction experience at L’Aventure Winery for their Wine Industry Party with a Purpose fundraiser. The setting was intimate and the air was electric as people from across the nation came together to exhibit the power of collective giving. With just 120 people in 120 minutes, paddle after paddle was waved as the dollars were raised for Must! Charities.
“The entire Purpose team is overwhelmed at the generosity displayed and also incredibly proud for creating an experience and atmosphere that inspires people to give,” said Becky Gray, executive director of Must! Charities. “It takes tremendous effort and year after year the guests respond with staggering generosity. Generosity that will make significant impacts in our region.”
The fourth annual Purpose included fine dining, live performances, and auctions to help local nonprofits. The event was held at L’Aven-
love being a part of it, and the organization is exceptional.”
Optimist International is the oldest service organization in the United States, and has clubs scattered all over the world, and in many different countries and provinces. The organization’s primary goal is to serve the youth of the communities in which they live, to help youth meet their full potential, and to improve their lives in the hope that they become better people who will advance the well-being of humankind, community life, and the world.
Sawyer, who has been a resident of Paso Robles for over 36 years, has served many local youth organizations by being a Little League coach and umpire, a JV girls soccer coach for Paso Robles High School, an AYSO coach and referee, as well as being a ring man for the California Mid-State Fair Swine Show and Livestock Auction. He was also selected by the Paso Robles
Chamber of Commerce as Roblan of the Month for May 2009, was given the PRHS Honorary Chapter FFA Degree in 2012, and received the California Mid-State Fair Heritage Foundation Ranch Hand award in 2023. A recent retiree from the California Department of State Hospitals, Atascadero, Sawyer enjoys his free time fishing, golfing, and hunting.
“Our local clubs are involved in many different events and activities that support youth in the local area,” Sawyer said. “If you are interested in being a part of our team, which requires very little time or financial investment, then please contact one of our local clubs to get more information, or join a meeting to see what we do locally and how much fun we have doing it. From high school scholarships, to free fishing derbies for kids, to organizing fundraising opportunities such as our upcoming 2nd Annual Optimist Festival of Trees on Nov. 23,
ture Winery, owned by the Asseo family, and the dinner by Les Petites Canailles (LPC), owned by Chef Julian Asseo — also part of the L’ Aventure family.
“It was such a special and intimate evening,”
Chloe Asseo, this year’s Purpose host, said. “Not only was it at my family’s winery but you could see and feel the camaraderie of our community.
Memories were created, drinks were shared, and laughter and tears were abundant as we all came together for this amazing purpose. By the end of the night we were proud of how much was raised and felt hope for the future.”
Purpose's big winner for the evening was the “Fund a Need,” where funds raised kicked off a year-long partnership between Must! Chari-
we have something for everyone.” For more information on how to find a club, join a club, or to start a new club, contact Sawyer at (805) 591-9590, Linda Stermer at (805) 238-2410, Peggy Hoobery at (805) 264-4087, or Jerry Tanimoto at (805) 423-3364. Or go to the Optimist International website at Optimist.org. Sawyer added, “Service organizations around the country — Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, and of course Optimist International — are all in serious need of finding new members who wish to serve their communities in the best way they can. We are constantly searching for ways to attract new members and keep our organizations thriving, now and in the future. We need new members to serve our community and make it the best that it can be. Join an Optimist Club today and be a part of something special, not only to enhance your own life, but the lives of our youth, who need us more than ever.”
ties and Lumina Alliance. The $1.1 million will go toward a new project providing transitional housing for sexual assault and intimate partner violence survivors, which will also provide innovative advocacy, healing, and wrap-around services in a safe environment. Additional funds raised will be invested into further projects that align with Must! Charities’ vision of a stronger community.
"Clearly, we saw through the success of our paddle raise, that our event guests, along with us, believe that every individual deserves to live a life free from the trauma of sexual assault and intimate partner violence,” said Randy Gray, community project manager of Must! Charities. “As a community, through this partnership with Lumina Alliance, we are here to help families with a hand up, ensuring they have the support they need to embark on a new path in life."
Historically, Must! Charities has been a grassroots effort; Purpose continues with that same spirit by bringing local Paso Roblans and out-of-towners together, creating an unparalleled synergistic vibe. The result allows for
To learn more about Must! Charities, visit mustcharities.org
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ATASCADERO — The North County Restaurant Group is wrapping up its monthlong fundraising effort for ALF Food Pantry at the popular Cielo Ristorante in Atascadero. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10 percent of all sales will be donated to ALF Food Pantry. Take
advantage of this opportunity to support ALF Food Pantry while you enjoy fine food or cocktails in the rooftop bar.
The Restaurant Group supported ALF Food Pantry with similar donations during August at Street Side Ale House, Guest House Grill, and Jack’s Bar and Grill. Each event netted impressive donations for the Pantry.
ALF Food Pantry has served food-insecure families and individuals for 40 years with an all-volunteer staff. Community support is vital to their continuing service. In 2023, almost 700,000 pounds of food were distributed to clients in Atascadero, Santa Margarita, Templeton, Creston, and California Valley.
The Pantry is open weekdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
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OUR MISSION: ALF Food Pantry is dedicated to providing nutritious groceries to the food-insecure residents of the communities we serve. ALF Food Pantry (formerly known as Atascadero Loaves and Fishes) is celebrating 40 years of service to our community, providing groceries to families and individuals. The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce honored ALF as the 2024 Community Organization of the Year. With an all-volunteer workforce, we distributed nearly 600,000 pounds of food in 2023, the equivalent of 360,000 meals. We provide quality fresh and shelf-stable ingredients to food-insecure people in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, and California Valley. Clients have increased by 20% each year since 2020 and food costs are dramatically higher.
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Donations: We need your help to allow us to continue our vital work. Donate today using our QR code or mail a check to ALF Food Pantry, 5411 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422.
United Way of San Luis Obispo County
EDUCATION. INCOME. COMMUNITY.
CONTACT INFO (805) 541-1234 unitedwayslo.org
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CONTACT INFO Operation Surf 80 San Francisco St. Avila Beach, CA (805) 544-7873 info@operationsurf.org operationsurf.org
United Way of San Luis Obispo County’s programs deliver the education and resources that can help families succeed, in the present and for the next generation. Our work is centered on three impact areas that give people the best start for a successful life: Early Childhood Education, Family Financial Stability and Community Strengthening. Please join us! Together we can do our part to make a stronger community in SLO County that benefits us all.
DONATE: Invest in lasting change through a charitable donation at unitedwayslo.org/donate
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TREE OF LIFE Pregnancy Care Center
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Tree of Life has been helping women and families in our community for over 39 years. All services are FREE and confidential. Women facing pregnancy decisions can find compassion, hope, positive options, and practical help from our friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our goal is to provide resources to assist a woman in choosing life for her baby and then to parent or place for adoption. We also offer compassionate help for women struggling with the mental and emotional effects of a previous abortion. Donations: We’re grateful that all of our support comes from generous individuals here in our community.
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!
BOARD MEETINGS: Call (805) 237-3870 for information
Operation Surf
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com. For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CONTACT INFO 6875 Union Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 237-3751 redwingshorse sanctuary.org
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.
Atascadero Elks Lodge
ATASCADERO LODGE NO. 2733 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;
CONTACT INFO 1516 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Ca 93422 805-466-3557 www.elks2733.org
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THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: ONX WINES, ONX WINES & VINEYARDS, 2910 LIMESTONE WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCT-
ED BY: A CORPORATION: ONX WINERY, INC., 2910 LIMESTONE WAY, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization
CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ ONX WINERY, INC., STEPHEN E. OLSON - PRESIDENT
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/15/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/15/2029 PUB: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/2024 LEGAL CM 428
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241533 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: TACOS BARRIOS, 11250 VIEJO CAMINO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: PERLA JAQUELINE DOMINGUEZ CRUZ, 11250 VIEJO CAMINO, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ PERLA JAQUELINE DOMINGUEZ CRUZ
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/18/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: NOT APPLICABLE CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of
the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MPAREDES, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/18/2029 PUB: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/2024 LEGAL CM 429
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241568 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGH TIDE HANDYMAN, 1239 11TH ST., LOS OSOS, CA 93402, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: SEAN A LYDON, 1239 11TH ST., LOS OSOS, CA 93402 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ SEAN A LYDON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/23/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/19/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.
ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/23/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241424 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: PARK ST ANTIQUES, 1335 PARK STREET, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A MARRIED COUPLE: ELIZABETH FLY HILL, 196 EDGEWATER LANE, PASO ROBLES, DAVID ALLEN HILL, 196 EDGEWATER LANE, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ ELIZABETH FLY HILL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/01/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MKATZ, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/01/2029 PUB: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/2024 LEGAL CM 431
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241582 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS:
DOWN TO EARTH HEALTH & WELLNESS, 5814 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DALE SCOTT FISHER, 5863 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DALE SCOTT FISHER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/25/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/25/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/25/2029 PUB: 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/2024 LEGAL CM 432
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241583 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: D.S. FISHER’S, 5816 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: DALE SCOTT FISHER, 5863 TRAFFIC WAY, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ DALE SCOTT FISHER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/25/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 07/25/2024 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By ATRUJILLO,
THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: SALT KITCHEN AND BATH, 6250 LLANO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: AN INDIVIDUAL: TAYLOR LEE FERRELL, 6250 LLANO RD, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.)
/S/ TAYLOR LEE FERRELL
This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 07/09/2024
TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 06/12/2024
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By OPALMA, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 07/09/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241635 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: COASTAL 35 CONSULTING, INC., 7505 EL RETIRO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: COASTAL 35 CONSULTING, INC., 7505 EL RETIRO AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422 If Corporation or LLC- CA State of Incorporation/Organization CALIFORNIA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows is false is guilty of a crime.) /S/ COASTAL 35 CONSULTING, INC., JENNIFER KLAIB, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Luis Obispo County on 08/01/2024 TRANSACTING BUSINESS DATE: 09/01/2019 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By MSTILETTO, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 08/01/2029
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No 20241587 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS/ARE DOING BUSINESS AS: NORTH COUNTY SWALLOW & SPEECH, NORTH COUNTY SWALLOW AND SPEECH, 5185 MERCEDES AVE, ATASCADERO, CA 93422, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY: A CORPORATION: NORTH COUNTY SWALLOW & SPEECH
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WORSHIP DIRECTORY
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
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.
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.
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
COMMUNITY CHURCH OF ATASCADERO, UCC
5850 Rosario Ave. Service 10 a.m. (in person and on Zoom) Pastor Heather Branton (805) 466-9108 atascaderoucc.org
ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 820 Creston Road., Paso Robles; (805) 238-2218- Parish Office open Mon-Fri 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; website: www.saintrosechurch.org; Mass times; Daily Mass- 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m.; Spanish Mass at 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. Father Rodolfo Contreras.
SANTA MARGARITA DE CORTONA CATHOLIC CHURCH
22515 “H” St, Santa Margarita (805)438-5383 Parish Office hours:Wed-Thur 9am-12pm Mass Times: Saturday Vigil Mass:5pm Sunday:10am Wed-Fri 10am Adoration Wed following Mass Confessions: Saturday 4pm and Sunday 9am
RESURRECTION ANGLICAN CHURCH
We are a “Mere Christian” congregation in the Anglican tradition. We are rooted in Christ and the authority of the Bible. We respect apostolic tradition and use The Book of Common Prayer. Whether you know anything about Christianity or not, visit us Beginning September 8th at 9:30 any Sunday morning at 9005 Santa Lucia Road. All are welcome. Text Pastor Cynthia with any questions at (828) 406-7253.
Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175
Quota of Atascadero members are making plans for hosting the 46th Annual Colony Days Reception Tea on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., at ABC Church in Atascadero. If you are a longtime resident of Atascadero, have called the city your home for at least 40 years, and are age 55 and above, you are invited to this special event which kicks off a week of Colony Days activities. The Colony Days Royalty, that includes the King and Queen and the Parade Marshal, will be introduced and officially begin their reigns at the reception. Interested attendees must secure reservations in advance, and contact Myrna Wood at (805) 460-6129 or email her at mybizzwood@gmail.com to make your reservation.
I know firsthand what a lovely event this is and what fun it is to hear stories from “old timers” about growing up in Atascadero
Well, the weather changed again today. Today, we reached 68 degrees, while yesterday, it was 65. That’s global warming for you. (Had the temperature gone down, that would have been climate change, too).
Based on the “butterfly effect,” that means the 3-degree rise in temperature could cause an earthquake somewhere in Uganda. What, you’ve never heard of the butterfly effect? It’s a term used by members of President Biden’s green advisory team and his Cabinet members. (I’ve seen better cabinets at IKEA.) Bureaucrats who are trying to legislate the weather endorse the “butterfly effect” that theorizes that a single butterfly flapping its wings in Phoenix can cause a typhoon in Japan.
Lee’s amendment to the “butterfly effect” states that any scientist who believes in the “butterfly effect” is nuttier than a wood rat.
This is for those reading who are in pain, perhaps even excruciating pain. I want you to know, as I write this article, I am asking and declaring your healing and breakthrough. Pain and suffering are never enjoyable. Yet pain can benefit us when we understand the hidden purpose. Pain lets us know something is wrong. When we know something is wrong, then we can call for help and deliverance. Here is where, first of all, we call on people that really know how to pray. Prayer is not begging God, but it is learning to come into agreement with God.
Colony tea and Cucina Rustica
or living here for over 40 years. Seriously, you won’t want to miss this special time. On a side note, the food is delicious and prepared with love by quota members.
A friend gave me an Italian cookbook titled Cucina Rustica, authored by Viana La Place and Evan Kleiman and published in 1990. I found several salad recipes to share with you, beginning with this “Insalata di Riso con Gamberi,” or Rice Salad with Shrimp. Sound good for these last summery days?
Rice Salad with Shrimp
Ingredients:
• 1 cup raw rice, Arborio or long-grain
1/2 pound cooked, peeled shrimp, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, peeled, cut in half, seeds and membranes removed, and diced
• 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons capers
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 large lemon
1 small garlic clove, peeled and minced
• Handful fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves only, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions: Cook rice in abundant boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well. Place rice in a bowl and combine with the other ingredients. Toss and add salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4
Note: You may want to lightly mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic before adding them to the rice.
And, continuing in Italian, this next recipe for “Insalata di Riso Festiva,” or Festive Rice Salad, can serve four as a main-dish salad or six as a first course.
Festive Rice Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups raw rice, Arborio or long-grain
• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 small yellow pepper
1 small red pepper
1 medium carrot
1/4 pound Black Forest ham, sliced 1/4 inch thickened
• 6 pickled onions
• Small handful fresh basil leaves
Get outta jail free
Everything is being blamed on climate change these days. If too much rain falls, that’s climate change. If not enough rain falls, that’s climate change. According to the internet, climate change has caused trees to die, sheep to shrink, birds to lay less eggs, birds to lay more eggs, more fatal shark attacks, snowfall in Baghdad, severe acne, an ammo shortage, more suicides in Australia, altered taste in beer, a faster-spinning earth, more kidney stones, larger spiders, more heroin addicts, an increased number of UFOs, more flatulent cows and at least one fistfight at a wedding. One study even concluded that global warming is causing global cooling. I kid you not.
Just because arctic seals haven’t shown up on Hollywood sidewalks doesn’t mean that the “experts’” past predictions about the dangers of global warming were wrong. And we shouldn’t laugh when their dire forecasts about floodwaters separating California from the continent and sliding down to become part of Mexico, didn’t come to fruition. The Mexican government is probably counting their lucky stars that the lefty loonies stayed right where they are. The error of their ways merely means that some scientists were, in the
words of one Mexico City newspaper, “muy lunitica.”
Climate change has caused the scientist’s predictions to change too?
That’s when it dawned on me ... climate change is the perfect excuse when scientists and politicians are wrong! They can use climate change like a“get out of jail free” card. It’s the perfect defense. Miss an appointment? No problem. You were so distressed about climate change killing the planet that you traded in your gas guzzler for a Smart Car®, and when you hit a skunk, it totaled the Smart Car® and landed you in intensive care. Now your not-so-smart car is one smart-and-smelly car.
I was daydreaming about all the things I could blame on climate change when I looked up to see flashing lights in my rearview mirror. Initially, I thought the highway patrol lady looked like a pushover, so I didn’t want to waste my “go-to” excuse, so I used the old reliable, “With all due respect, mam, how can you expect me to read the speed limit signs when it’s so foggy?” It turned out that the female officer wasn’t quite the pushover I first thought she was. So I tried an excuse that has rarely failed me: “I’m so sorry, but I only went
For those in pain
Hebrew 2:10 says, “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
There is a way to be made perfect through suffering. How bizarre does that sound? I submit to you as you read this article that there is true healing in Jesus’s Name. As you read this, I want you to believe that it is the will of God for you to be healed.
Psalm 103:1-3 tells us, “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all this is within me, bless His Holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all thine iniquities; who heals all thy diseases.”
God does not just heal for our convenience but for His glory. If God were to heal you, will you be willing to brag and tell everyone
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions: Cook rice in abundant salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well and place on a platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the yellow and red peppers. Seed peppers, remove white membranes, and cut into small dice. Peel the carrot and cut into small dice. Blanch carrot very briefly in salted boiling water, just enough to slightly soften its texture. Refresh under cold running water to stop the cooking. Drain well. Trim any fat from the ham and cut ham into small dice. Chop the pickled onions very coarsely. Slice the basil into julienne strips. Add the vegetables, ham, pickled onions, and basil to the rice along with the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, capers, and vinegar. Season with salt, grind pepper over the top, and gently toss. Correct seasonings if needed. Cheers!
Barbie Butz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at bbutz1@outlook.com
faster after looking at my gas gauge, seeing it was on ‘E,’ and so I sped up to get home before I ran out of gas.”
I was shocked when that excuse didn’t work, either. So, I thought I’d try out the climate change excuse for the first time. “You got me, officer; I’m guilty. I admit I may have been driving a little too fast, but you strike me as a highly intelligent person, and I’m sure you’re aware that some scientists say that a car emits fewer greenhouse gases per mile when driven at a faster speed. So I was merely trying to be green by doing 65 in a 35.”
It seems the officer was exceedingly offended by my climate change excuse. She turned purple in the face, and I’m sure she raised the earth’s temperature by at least three degrees. And the greenhouse gases in the steam she was emitting out the top of her head couldn’t have been good for the environment.
Believe me, I didn’t have nearly as much green after I paid that ticket.
Lee Pitts is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email them at leepitts@ leepittsbooks.com.
about the healing power of God? Somehow, we must find God in our suffering. Pain and suffering came about because of our sin nature. The remedy for pain, suffering, and the sin nature is trusting the only One who can deliver us. It is not the doctor, it is not the pharmacy, it is not the horoscope of Nostradamus. It is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord, who heals us.
I have watched God restore sight to the blind. I have watched God open up deaf ears. I have watched troubled parental relationships with rebellious and runaway kids become restored. God has changed the courses of rivers and has turned the hearts of kings. Your situation is not beyond His divine intervention.
I want to offer a prayer for your healing: Father God, forgive us from our sins. Help each one of us
come to repentance. This has nothing to do with any church, denomination, or religion. It is us asking for divine intervention. Father, we are crying for Your help. We acknowledge that only You can heal us. Thank You for doctors and technologies, but they can only diagnose. We believe that You are the Healer. Father, You said we overcome by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus) and by the Word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). Thank You, Lord, for healing and touching all my friends reading this article. I give You praise in Jesus’s Name! I submit to you that you do not have a problem that the power of God cannot set you free from. Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz is an independent columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email him at alphabeth@tcsn.net
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EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST EVENTS
EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY
UNTIL FALL
LAVENDER U-PICK
Hambly Farms, 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel
10 am-4 pm
For $15 per person (children under 12 are free with adult) you can visit the farm and pick enough lavender to make one bouquet. After harvesting your lavender, find a cozy spot in one of our picnic areas to relax and unwind or visit the farm animals or farm store. For more information, visit hamblyfarms.com/ visit-the-farm/#u-pick.
AUGUST 22
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
6-8pm
Enjoy live music in the Downtown Paso Robles’ City Park.
AUGUST 31
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Atascadero Lake Park, 9305 Pismo Ave.
6:30-8:30pm
Bring a blanket or chair while listening to live music on a summer evening. Aug. 3 - Josh Rosenblum Band, August 10Stellar, and August 31 - The JD Project.
AUGUST 24
SUMMER MOVIES IN THE PARK Colony Park, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero
8-10pm
Have an outdoor evening of
family fun and activities before the movie. August 10 - Wonkaand August 24 - Kung Fu Panda 4.
6TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST CIDER FESTIVAL
Pavillion on the Lake and Atascadero Lake Park
4-8pm
Enjoy and evening of cider education and tasting with the Central Coast Cider Association. 21 years and older.
KIDS TRADING DAY FLEA MARKET & COMIC BOOK
EXPO City Park, Downtown Paso Robles
9am-3pm
Buy, sell, and trade items at this fun event. For information, visit pasoroblesdowntown.org.
11TH ANNUAL MAC AND CHEESE FEST
Avila Beach
Over 2,000 attendees expected!
Enjoy Mac & Cheese from over 25 of the most talented chefs, restaurants and caterers on the Central Coast and beyond! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite as they compete for the best mac and cheese! Sample beer, wine, spirits. Live music. 21+. Visit themacandcheesefest.com for details.
AUGUST 25
SAN MIGUEL OLD TIMERS BBQ
San Miguel Community Park
12-2pm
Hosted by the San Miguel Lions Club in partnership with
LAKE CAR SHOW
the Paso Robles Pioneer Day, this event promises a delightful barbecue experience for all.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 1
PINEDORADO CAR
SHOW 940 Main Street, Cambria 10am-3pm
Enjoy a day of admiring beautiful mechanical works of art, along with food, games, music, and family fun at the Pinedorado Grounds.
SEPTEMBER 1-2
ART IN THE PARK City Park, Downtown Morro Bay 10am-5pm
Every year Morro Bay Art Association holds Art in the Park Labor Day weekend as their annual fundraisers, with proceeds from art sold helping fund children’s art classes, provide scholarships and other programs throughout the year. September 6
SEPTEMBER 5
FIRST THURSDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
J Dusi Wines,1401 CA-46 West, Paso Robles
4:30-7pm
Bring your own chair and sit back enjoying the live music, food, and wine.
SEPTEMBER 6
FALL FIRST FRIDAYS CONCERT
The Plaza at El Camino, Atascadero
5:30-7:30pm
Enjoy an evening of music from the 90’s Babiez Tribute & Party Band. For information, visit visitatascadero.com/events/index. php?id=586.
SEPTEMBER 7
11TH ANNUAL BREW AT THE ZOO
Charles Paddock Zoo
5:30-8:30pm
Get ready for a fun evening at the Charles Paddock Zoo sampling a large variety of craft beers, distilled spirits, ciders, seltzers, wine, and more!
SEPTEMBER 15
ART IN THE PARK
Dinosaur Caves Park, Shell Beach
10am-4pm
Enjoy this monthly pop-up market at Dinosaur Caves Park including local artisans, music, food and family fun!
SEPTEMBER 16
THE MONDAY CLUB
LIVING HISTORY TOUR
The Monday Club, 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo 1-4pm
Every 2nd and 3rd Mondays, docent walk-in one-hour tours of the Julia Morgan designed Monday Club will take you back to the 1920’s and 30’s during the Depression and prohibition, when women had just been given the right to vote. Learn about the intersecting lives of early club members and their connection with Julia Morgan.
SEPTEMBER 20
CALIFORNIA SURFING
DAY
The state now has an official “California Surfing Day” for people to “stop, drop and surf.”
Get a wetsuit and surfboard a celebrate at anyone of SLO County’s beaches.
SEPTEMBER 21
26TH ANNUAL TASTE OF DOWNTOWN Downtown Paso Robles 11am-4pm
Experience and Savor of what downtown Paso Robles has to offer and relish in this annual event that invites merchants to open their doors for one-on-
one sampling. Come early and be sure not to miss Arte de Tiza — the sidewalk chalk art event on Pine Street where you’ll find some of the best local artists at work.
ECHO’S LONG WALK HOME
6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero 10am-2pm
Join us for a day of community, fun, BBQ music and more as we walk together to raise awareness for ECHO and those we serve throughout our community.
SEPTEMBER 21-22
8TH ANNUAL SHOWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
All ages and skill levels are welcome to play at the annual cornhole tournament. For more information, visit visitatascadero. com/events/index.php?id=477.
Presented by the Templeton Tennis Ranch, the CCTC is one of about 60 ITF World Tennis Tour/USTA Pro Circuit women’s events that take place each year throughout the nation. For information on the event, visit centralcoasttennisclassic.com.
SEPTEMBER 27
FALL SIP & SHOP
Downtown Atascadero 5:30-8pm
Experience over 15 different locations offering wine, cider, craft beer, and a variety of goodies.
SEPTEMBER 27-28
85TH ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL
In the Village of Arroyo Grande The Harvest Festival, focusing on the local non-profit organizations serving the community is a tribute to agriculture, and has many attractions including a parade, toe-tapping entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and an array of food, games, and arts and crafts booths. For more information, visit AgHarvestFestival.com.
SEPTEMBER 28
PRE-PIONEER DAY KICK OFF PARTY
Estrella Warbirds Campus 4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles 4:30-10pm
Proceeds from the kick-off help to pay for Pioneer Day and all of the Pioneer Day events, plus to maintain and restore the fine tractors, wagons and other equipment that belong to your Community.
SEPTEMBER 29
BARREL ROOM CONCERT SERIES
CASS Winery, 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles 5-7pm
Join the Barrel Room at CASS Winery each month for their free concert series with views of the hilltop vineyard, tasty CASS wines, BarrelHouse Beer and delicious food. For more information, visit shop.casswines. com/upcoming-events.
4TH ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY FUNDRAISER
Redwings Horse Sanctuary 6875 Union Road, Paso Robles 11am-3pm Featuring Music from Unfinished Business, shaved ice from Paradise Shaved Ice, food by Old SLO BBQ, a live auction, photo booth, and lots of fun games for the family. The event, crucial for raising medical care and feed funds, will include horse demonstrations and auctions.
