Atascadero News • May 11, 2023

Retired detective reflects on Nancy Woodrum murder case

Clint Cole discusses the investigation and resolution five years after he caught the case

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com

NORTH COUNTY

— Last Friday marked the fiveyear anniversary of the murder of Nancy Woodrum. The Paso Robles hairdresser, mother, grandmother, and friend was murdered on Cinco de Mayo in 2018. Atascadero News sat down with recently retired San Luis Obispo County Detective Clint Cole to discuss the case from his point of view.

Cole retired from the Sheriff’s Department on March 10 after over 32 years of service, 10 of those years as a detective. In 2018, he was completing his first year serving as the first detective in the county’s cold case department. He is now famously known as the lead investigator on the Kristin Smart case, closing it after 26 years. While off duty at home on May 5, 2018, he received a call to come out to the suspicious scene of a

Record-breaking numbers show up for the seventh annual Tamale Festival

missing woman’s home.

Woodrum lived off Geneseo Road towards the town of Creston. She lived alone in a studio apartment on the property with her daughter in another home there. Another larger home on the property was used as a vacation rental. On the weekend of her disappearance, a wedding party was renting the home.

Woodrum was reported missing after not showing up to plans with two of her friends. Her daughter and neighbor checked on the studio, where they found the sliding door open, horses not fed, her belongings and cars there, and blood seen throughout the home.

Cole arrived on the scene to deputies and patrol cars. He would be assisting the lead detective on the case. While waiting for search warrants to be approved, Cole and investigators took in the scene. A bloody handprint was found

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The event was rained out in January but made a triumphant return Cinco de Mayo weekend

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — The crowds were bigger, the tamales went faster, and the party was hopping at the seventh annual

Atascadero Tamale Festival. After being rained out of its original date back in January, the Tamale Fest took place on May 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Cinco de Mayo weekend at the Sunken Gardens.

“This event got rained out in January, now we’re Cinco de Mayo, and it’s off the hook,” said Deputy City Manager Terrie Banish.

In 2020 the event sold 47,000 tamales, and after

skipping 2021 and returning in 2022, it sold 37,000 tamales. Though final numbers of tamales sold this year aren’t quite in, Atascadero News, who was at the event, can report that multiple tamale vendors were out of certain varieties of tamales by 12:45 p.m. Less than two hours after the festival kicked off.

“This is definitely the largest event now. It surpasses Cruise Nite,” added Banish. “We are

pretty thrilled. We’re happy. There’s so much entertainment going on.”

That entertainment included Francisco Ramirez as emcee, the ever-famous Dancing Horses, Manuel Enrique, who sang on his horse, Jungle Fire Band, Steppin Out Band, Mariachi Voces Tapatias, Dante Marsh & The Vibe Setters, La Marcha Sound, Mariachi Mexicanisimo, and

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ATASCADERO—The

Atascadero City Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. The hybrid meeting

was held in the City Council Chambers.

At the top of the meeting, both the Agenda and the Consent Calendar passed with a unanimous vote.

Fire Chief Casey Bryson addressed the council with a Public Hearing on Weed Abatement Hearing of Objections.

“This is basically the second

piece of our weed abatement process and just kind of as an overview, to start off, wildfires are a major here in our community. This is a whole community issue, so this is one part where we all help, and we jump in,” Bryson said. “Weed abatement is probably the most critical component of our fuels management program. It

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Event celebrates the life of Emilio

By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@atascaderonews.com

ATASCADERO — The community gathered at the Pavilion on the Lake for the third annual “An Evening of Aloha” at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The event included a Hawaiian dinner, hula entertainment, a silent auction, and a marketplace with local vendors, including Farron Elizabeth, Bloke, Red Road Leatherworks, Blueberry Jewelry, Body Bean, Stellar by Sabreena, and products from Hawaii provided by Po’s Island Delights.

Hosted by The Emilio Velci Share Aloha Project, it was started by Cammie Velci after the fatal fentanyl poisoning of her son, Emilio, in 2020.

“We started this, and most of you know my story. My son took a counterfeit Percocet and passed away on March 9, 2020,” stated Emilio’s mother, Cammie Velci. “He had no intentions of

passing away, he had a toothache, and he took Percocet, or what he thought was Percocet, and the person that gave it to him, sold it to him, deceived him into thinking that’s what it was, but it was pure fentanyl. So since then, I decided to raise awareness and spread the message of what is going on in our community and

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Home Made Tamales celebrates its first-place award in Traditional Tamale at the Tamale Festival.

Hispanic Business Association merges with Atascadero Chamber

fellow Hispanic businesswomen to confer about the unique needs of being a minority business owner.

ATASCADERO — The Hispanic Business Association is merging with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. The origin of Hispanic Business Association started nine years ago when Sue Hubbard of Farmers Insurance in Atascadero recognized a need to collaborate with

“Partnering with the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce is the logical next step,” Hubbard said. “This merger will provide the Hispanic Business Association members greater benefits and an opportunity for the chamber to expand its role in this underserved segment of the business community.”

The association’s goals are to 1) provide Hispanic business owners with more expertise and resources to succeed in the local markets, 2)

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strengthen the Chamber’s image, presence, and role within the Hispanic business community, and 3) increase visibility of the Atascadero Chamber in the North County.

Maria Elena Garcia, former president of the Hispanic Business Association, is excited about the merger.

“Before the COVID-19 pandemic, we had 100 members. About 20 percent of residents in Atascadero and 36 percent in Paso Robles are Hispanic,” Garcia said. “San Miguel is also growing so we want to help North County busi - nesses by doing

Supervisor John Peschong announces 2024 reelection campaign

Templeton resident was first elected to the SLO County Board of Supervisors in 2016 and reelected in 2020

TEMPLETON — Supervisor John Peschong announced on Wednesday, May 3, his 2024 campaign for reelection as a member of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors.

In announcing his campaign, Peschong stated, “San Luis Obispo County faces significant challenges, including an increase in crime and a worsening homelessness crisis. I believe we need steady, tested leadership on the Board of Supervisors that will support law enforcement and address homelessness with compassion and accountability.

“Over the past two terms, I have brought my experience as a small business owner and community leader to the board and worked diligently to solve problems and deliver results for North County families. I am excited to continue that work and preserve North County as the special and unique place we all have the privilege of calling home.”

Peschong is announcing his campaign with a long and growing list of key local endorsements, including Sheriff Ian Parkinson, District Attorney Dan Dow, County Assessor Tom Bordonaro and Paso Robles City Councilman Steve Gregory.

Peschong was first elected to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors in 2016 and reelected in 2020. On the board,

Peschong has delivered strong results for North County residents, including increased funding and staffing for the sheriff’s department, years of responsible fiscal management, new job creation, and innovative approaches to dealing with the homelessness crisis.

Outside of elected office, Peschong has a career-long record of serving North County as a small business owner and community leader.

Peschong is the founder and a past president of the Central Coast Taxpayers Association, past president and former member of the California Mid-State Fair Board of Directors, and is an active member of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau and Cattlemen’s Association.

John and his family reside in Templeton. He is running for reelection in District 1, comprised of the City of Paso Robles as well as the communities of Templeton, Adelaida, Roblar, Heritage Ranch, Oak Shores, San Miguel, Shandon, Cholame, and Whitley Gardens.

outreach, finding out owners’ needs such as human resources and bookkeeping, and bringing those needs to the Atascadero Chamber board of directors to brainstorm solutions.”

Josh Cross, Atascadero Chamber president and CEO, welcomed the merger.

“We are thrilled to officially partner with the Hispanic Business Association,” he said. “We value Hispanic businesses and want to remove any barriers that might exist on their journey to 100 percent success. We look forward to learning from them

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as well.”

The Chamber recently hired three bilingual staff members, two of which are funded by regional grants.

Garcia is ecstatic to receive the help.

“I have been running this organization on a volunteer basis with other dedicated volunteers. No grants. No funding,” she said. “It means a lot to me that the Atascadero Chamber wants to partner with us. One of the best parts about this area is that everybody is always ready to help each other. That’s what makes this community great.”

Mercy Air to have blood onboard air medical transports

Twenty-one air medical bases throughout California and Nevada included

CALIFORNIA — Mercy Air, a subsidiary of Air Methods, has announced that its emergency response aircraft are now carrying blood onboard every Mercy Air-staffed flight to serve the communities in the Mercy Air response area in California and Nevada. This capability will now make Mercy Air the only air medical provider in many of these communities with lifesaving blood on board every flight.

During a medical emergency, blood products save lives. This is especially true for patients in or at risk for hemorrhagic shock or have suffered significant trauma. Every day our nation’s Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers rush to the aid of critically ill and injured people in our communities, and frequently, those efforts require the use of pre-hospital blood products.

“Our heroic air medical teams are often faced with the emergency transport of a critically injured trauma patient,” said Mercy Air Area Manager Bill Hinton. “Clinical research has shown that providing blood products in the field improves the likelihood of survival for these patients. It is vital for every person in the communities we serve in California and Nevada that we have blood on board our emergency medical aircraft.”

Carrying blood and plasma has been a top priority for Air Methods because it is often needed for patients with traumatic injuries.

However, in some areas, this has not always a

feasible option given that those resources are often limited due to smaller populations and fewer blood banks. Thanks to improved relationships and partnerships with the American Red Cross and the Central California Blood Bank, Air Methods is now able to carry blood products on more missions than ever before.

“We know that trauma patients need advanced medical care rapidly,” said Mercy Air Clinical Director Thomas Crain. “Steps that can be taken en route to stabilize and improve their likelihood for survival should be administered. Supplying the patient with lifesaving blood products is a terrific example of EMS and healthcare working together to save lives.”

Ag Alert’s From the Fields: Rush to get fields planted

winter and record rains set us back a month or longer on our groundwork. We were hoping to prepare for planting back in December, and just in the last few weeks we’ve been able to get into those fields. The delay has created a rush to get fields ready to plant. We need to work ground to continue our planting schedule, so it’s been hectic.

The delay is going to have an impact on the rest of the year because our crops have a short season of about two or three months, so it is going to affect the next crop and possibly the following crop. Another impact due to the

wet weather is our workers are working maybe 60 percent of their typical hours, so that is lost income.

Due to the inconsistency in planting, supplies are going to be sporadic during the spring and summer, which is going to lead to higher prices for customers. If the timing is right, then we can hit those market spikes. That gives us opportunities to hit markets longer than we would in a normal year.

Related to our planting schedule, the intervals between plantings are starting to shorten as the days get longer. Things are starting to get busy. We are heavy into

planting and trying to get caught up with groundwork. We’re having to prioritize things.

We’re starting to see better quality in a lot of our products. The lettuces, cabbages and cilantro are looking

much better because we planted them later, so they didn’t go through as much bad weather. The earlier crops got hammered by the big rains. Supplies are picking up a little bit, but I don’t think it’s going to come back

to normal springtime market levels because everybody has had a tough time trying to maintain planting schedules. We suspect there will be shortages throughout the season, which means higher prices in the stores.

BY TOM IKEDA, SAN LUIS OBISPO VEGETABLE GROWER FROM CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION’S AG ALERT

LOCAL NEWS

News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

PASO ROBLES

Paso Robles Police Department promotes bicycle safety during National Bike Month

May is National Bicycle Safety Month and Paso Robles Police Department is encouraging more people to get active and safely take bike rides.

“Bicycling is a great means of transportation and recreation, and everyone deserves to ride to their destination safely,” Commander Terry Afana said. “Let’s look out for one another and share the road, share the responsibility.”

To help keep people biking or walking safe, the Paso Robles Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation during the month of May focused on driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, such as speeding, making illegal turns, failure to yield right of way, and stop sign/red light running.

Paso Robles Police Department suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:

Drivers

Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.

• Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.

• Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist and give them space when passing. California law requires drivers to change a lane, when possible, to pass bicyclists.

• Never drive distracted or impaired.

Bike Riders

Use lights at night.

Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.

• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle. Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Paso Robles Police arrest suspect with loaded glock handgun during traffic stop

On May 4, the Paso Robles Police Department patrol officers assisted San Luis Obispo County Probation officers with a traffic stop of a suspect who was on probation and had an active warrant for his arrest.

The suspect, 19-year-old Izaiah Coleman of Paso Robles, recently came to the attention of law enforcement after he brazenly posted photos of himself on social media brandishing what appeared to be a handgun. His attention-seeking Instagram posts earned him the quick attention of San Luis Obispo County law enforcement.

During the traffic stop, Coleman was arrested without incident for the outstanding warrant and violations of probation. Officers searched his vehicle and

located a loaded Glock handgun with an extended magazine. The handgun was seized as evidence and appeared to be the same weapon that was brandished in the social media posts. Coleman was transported to County Jail on several felony weapons violations and probation violations.

As this investigation is ongoing, the Paso Robles Police Department is requesting anyone with any information regarding this incident to call the Paso Robles Police Department immediately at (805) 237-6464.

Woman arrested for daytime DUI crash at Golden Hill Car Wash in Paso Robles

On Tuesday, May 9, at approximately 8:35 a.m., the Paso Robles Police Department (PRPD) responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision at the Golden Hill Car Wash. Officers arrived at the scene and found the driver, Ana Aguirrezbatres, 37, and a resident of Paso Robles, displaying signs and symptoms of being impaired.

After conducting a DUI investigation, it was determined that Aguirrezbatres was under the influence of drugs while operating a motor vehicle. She was subsequently arrested for violating section 23152(f)VC of the California Vehicle Code, which makes it unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any drug to drive a vehicle.

The Paso Robles Police Department would like to remind the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or impaired driving. They urge everyone not to drink, use medications or illegal drugs and get behind the wheel. This incident is an ongoing investigation, and the police department encourages anyone with information related to this case to contact the PRPD at (805) 237-6464.

Persons who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stopper’s 24-hour hotline at (805) 549-STOP or text “SLOTIPS” plus their message to CRIMES (274637). The Paso Robles Police Department would like to thank the public for their cooperation and assistance in keeping our roads safe.

Home Winemaking Competition Results for California Mid State Fair

The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Home Wine Competition. Central Coast home winemakers alike were represented by a solid number of total entries and gold medals awarded.

The Fair would like to thank all the volunteers and judges for their time in making the competition so smooth and successful. Thank you to Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, ETS Laboratories, Michael Rose Cellars, The Vintner’s Vault, and new this year, Jacobs Consulting for their support.

BEST OF AWARDS:

• Best of Show and Best White: Jerry Shoemaker (Santa Ynez) Sauvignon Blanc

Best of Dessert: Ruth Stewart (Paso Robles) Honey Wine

Best of Red: Jim McPherson (Cambria) Red Blend

• Best of Rosé: Brad Bunkelman (Santa Maria) Deep Rosé Blend

For the complete list of results please visit MidStateFair.com.

ATASCADERO

Bike to Work Week and ‘Pedal to the Garden’

The City of Atascadero announced “Pedal to the Garden” in celebration of Bike to Work Week to be held at Historic City Hall on Tuesday, May 16, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join in the fun as the city hosts ‘Pedal to the Garden,’ which is a free community event in recognition of Bike to Work Week and May being National Bike Month! The event will be held on the steps of Atascadero City Hall, across from Sunken Gardens, and will feature a light breakfast and refreshments to thank and recognize community members who bike to work. Atascadero has an active multimodal commuter community and with the return to work for many employees, this is a great opportunity to try commuting on two wheels. Attendees will also learn more about the approved El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project, which incorporates a number of new multi-modal features to increase pedestrian, bicyclists and transit access.

The city is partnering with the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) as part of a number of community events scheduled throughout the county during the month of May. They thank K-Man Cyclery, Wild Fields, Malibu Brew and JUICEBOSS for sponsoring this year’s “Pedal to the Garden.”

Highway 41 in Atascadero to have one-way traffic control for culvert replacement project

North San Luis Obispo County drivers are advised to prepare for upcoming one-way traffic control on Highway 41 in Atascadero. According to officials from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), this traffic adjustment is necessitated by a project to replace an eroded culvert that caused a sinkhole on the northbound shoulder of Highway 41 near San Gabriel Road in Atascadero.

The one-way traffic control will be in effect on Thursday and Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. To ensure the smooth flow of vehicles during this time, flaggers will be present to direct traffic and assist drivers.

While the project is underway, motorists should anticipate delays of up to 10 minutes. This two-day culvert replacement initiative is part of a larger emergency contract aimed at addressing the slide that occurred on Highway 41 earlier this year.

Caltrans officials emphasize the importance of this project in maintaining the integrity and safety of Highway 41 in Atascadero. Drivers are encouraged to exercise patience, adhere to the directions provided by flaggers, and plan their journeys accordingly to account for potential delays.

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Santa Maria narcotics bust leads to seizure of guns and heroin

On May 2, detectives with the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit served a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Agnes Avenue in Santa Maria. The operation was carried out

following credible information that a resident of the home, 26-year-old Michael Santiago, was involved in selling narcotics in San Luis Obispo County.

Upon searching the house and an associated vehicle, detectives made a discovery. A 9mm handgun and a .22 caliber rifle, which had been reported stolen out of Nipomo, were recovered.

In addition, a substantial quantity of heroin was found. In total, over 166 grams of heroin, with an estimated street value of between $10,000 and $13,000, were seized during the operation.

As a result of these findings, Santiago will face charges of possession for sale of a controlled substance, as well as possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm. These charges will be filed with the District Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Real estate professionals urged to beware of a new scam in real estate market

In recent weeks, the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has investigated seven cases of real estate fraud involving criminals who pose as property owners and contact real estate agents to sell properties they do not own title to.

The fraudsters engage the real estate professionals by impersonating the property owner and negotiating the sale of properties that are either vacant or lien free. Law enforcement agencies across several California counties have observed a sharp increase in such reports of real estate fraud associated with the sale of vacant land and unencumbered property.

District Attorney Dan Dow urges all real estate professionals to be aware of this new scam and exercise caution when conducting property transactions. The fraudsters search public records to identify real estate that is free of mortgage or other liens and to identify the property owner. The properties often include vacant lots or rentals. The criminal then poses as the property owner and contacts a real estate agent to list the targeted property for sale and requests it be listed below the market value to generate immediate interest. The criminal requests preference for a cash buyer and quickly accepts an offer. The criminal then refuses to sign closing documents in person and requests a remote notary signing. The criminal or co-conspirator impersonates the notary and provides falsified documents to the title company or closing attorney. The title company or closing attorney unwittingly transfers closing proceeds to the criminal. All communication is electronic, not in person.

Property owners are encouraged to check their property address using a trusted real estate website such as Zillow or MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to determine if their property has been fraudulently listed for sale. Additionally, owners may conduct a property title search using the County Clerk-Recorder website official record search. If an owner discovers that their property has been fraudulently listed for sale or sold, they should contact District Attorney Investigator Eric Vitale at (805) 781-5868.

The burden of verification is on the real estate and title companies, and it is essen -

tial to prevent falling victim to the scam. Real estate professionals are urged to conduct open-source research for the identity and a recent photo of the purported seller, request an in-person or virtual meeting, and see government-issued identification. Be on alert when a seller accepts an offer below market value in exchange for receiving payment in cash and/or closing quickly. Use trusted title companies and attorneys for the exchange of closing documents and funds.

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office Real Estate Fraud Unit has already notified county-wide real estate associations, title companies, and the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. District Attorney Dan Dow urges all real estate professionals to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

District Attorney’s Office Finds Insufficient Evidence to File Criminal Charges in Mesa Middle School Teacher Case

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its review of a case involving allegations of child abuse against Sara Louise Watts, a teacher at Mesa Middle School. After a comprehensive examination of California law, investigative reports, photographs, and body-worn camera footage, the District Attorney’s office has determined that there is insufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges.

The incident in question took place on April 25, when Ms. Watts was arrested following an allegation that she forcefully took a hairbrush from a student who was brushing their hair during class. It was reported that the student did not comply with the teacher’s repeated requests to put the hairbrush away, resulting in scratches on two of the student’s fingers. Additionally, it was alleged that Ms. Watts dropped or threw paper schoolwork towards the same student, causing a paper cut to the student’s temple.

The arrest occurred on the Mesa Middle School campus on the same day the student reported the alleged abuse. The case was then referred to the District Attorney’s Office with a recommendation to charge Ms. Watts with felony child abuse causing injury.

However, the California Education Code section 44807, which applies to public school teachers, outlines that teachers have the responsibility to hold students accountable for their conduct, allowing them a degree of physical control comparable to that of a parent. The District Attorney’s review found that Ms. Watts’s actions in removing the hairbrush from the student’s hand fell within the same degree of physical control that a parent would be legally privileged to exercise.

The injuries alleged to have occurred during the incident were minimal, and if they did happen, they appeared to be accidental scratches during the removal of the hairbrush. Other students present in the classroom did not witness the incident. Similarly, regarding the alleged paper cut caused by paperwork thrown or dropped by Ms. Watts, the investigation concluded that she did not intend to injure the student, and the scratch was superficial.

Moreover, the evidence regard-

ing the cause of the injuries was influenced by the video-recorded statements of the student’s father, who suggested that the scratch near the temple might have been from a separate incident the day before, and the scratches on the student’s fingers appeared to be older.

Even if Ms. Watts’s conduct was not permissible under the Education Code, the resulting minor injuries were not intentionally caused and did not meet the threshold for criminal conduct. The District Attorney’s office believes that the administrative process and review by the school and district administration are more appropriate for addressing this matter.

Taking into account the totality of the evidence and the relevant law, the District Attorney’s Office has declined the request to file criminal charges of child abuse causing injury in both the hairbrush and paperwork incidents, as the charges cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

CORRECTION

In the March issue of Paso Robles Magazine, an election ad was published on behalf of the committee to elect Kenney Enney for Paso Robles Joint United School District. The ad contained an error in the second bullet point that requires correction.

The correction was submitted by Kenney Enney, but unfortunately, it was not updated prior to going to press. The corrected statement in the second bullet point should have read: “The person suspected of posting the links circulated a petition to remove Mr. Enney and call a special election.”

Our commitment to accuracy is paramount, and we will take steps to ensure this does not happen again in the future.

DEATHS

STUART MCELHINNEY, 80, a resident of Los Osos passed away on 04/21/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

LARRY ORNDOFF, 58, a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 04/13/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

WILLIAM RICHARDS, 64, a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 04/21/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

LORETTA PARKER, 68, a resident of Creston passed away on 04/26/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

RONALD MASSEY, 76, a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 04/24/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

BETTY PLET, 87, a resident of San Simeon passed away on 04/28/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation and Burial Service

ZANE WHITE, 75, of Arroyo Grande, passed away May 1, 2023.

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

MARY “RACHEL” REESE

1939 - 2023

Mary “Rachel” Reese was born May 15, 1939, in Hollister, CA, to Benjamin and Bernarda

(Corral) Herrera. She passed away on April 26, 2023, at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, CA. She was raised and attended school in Paso Robles, CA, where she was the youngest of seven children except for a niece, Charlotte Fender, who was raised in the family home as their sister.

Rachel traveled and moved from place to place during her life, where she met many wonderful people and many cherished friends; from River-

ton, Cheyenne, Casper, and Medicine Bow, WY, to Las Vegas, NV, and Mohave Valley, AZ, but for the past several years, Paso Robles, CA was the place she called home.

She was a very special lady; she was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure.

She is survived by her husband, Norman Reese of Paso Robles, CA; son, William Guy Warpness (Zoe Cutright) of Laramie,

this stretch of coast, he & his friends found love for surfing, fishing, camping, skiing, diving, and just good ol’ living at the moment, which he did with great company on the regular. Brian cherished these times and the people he shared them with.

WY; daughter, Sami Johnson (Randy) of Casper, WY; step-daughters, Leslie Finegan (Dale) of Turlock, CA, Bonnie Moulton (Steve) of Paso Robles, CA; grandchildren, Cory Warpness (Jessica), William Guy Jr. “Billy” Warpness (Emily) of Laramie, WY, Brandon Warpness (Danita) of Cheyenne, WY, Dustin Bowman (Amber), Haley Lensert (Garret) of Casper, WY, Ty Finegan, of Reno, NV, Wes Finegan of Trulock, CA, Tara Reese of Paso

good time in his youth, and as life went on, he worked even harder and made many sacrifices to provide for his family.

Robles, CA, Jacob Mitchell (Kelli) of Mason City, IA, and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Charlotte Fender of Atascadero, CA, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Lana Joy Martinez; brothers, Rudolpho “Rudy” Pena, Umberto “Bert” Herrera, and Ralph Herrera; sisters, Leonila “Chata” Ashley, Ursula Taylor and Mary “Grace” Meyer, and step-daughter, Cheri Mitchell.

Our family would like to thank friends, family, and caregivers at Danish Care Center and Twin Cities Community Hospital for all of their support, compassion, and loving care during this hard time.

A private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Paso Robles District Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge #243, 635 28th St., in Paso Robles.

Bob

On April 24, 2023, Brian Jones passed away under a large oak tree at his home in Atascadero, California, at the young age of 63.

Brian was nothing short of an incredible man, simple in his ways but powerful in his love and kindness. His presence gave many comfort, and he lived a life of service to his family, friends, and his community.

These formative years and passions would also guide him to live in Hawaii and the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in search of a good hoot n’ holler… he found many.

Brian eventually settled on the Central Coast, where his family roots run historically deep, and he’d make countless more memories with people that are pained to see him gone too soon.

1935 – 2023

Thomas Brian Russell, born 8/28/1935 in Mount Carmel, Pa, passed away on 4/23/2023.

He grew up in Ojai and had many cherished memories there. A career move with the Cal Trans Engineering Dept. took him to Atascadero, Ca. in 1959. He was active in Church, and Atascadero Youth Association, refereeing high School Sports, playing various sports himself, building his own home twice, and sharing his Christian faith.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Russell, and two brothers, Jim and Randy Russell. He is survived by his brother Nelson Russell and sister Debbie Russell-Sweteck, his wife of nearly 67 years, Gladys Russell, and daughters Suzanne ( Greg)

Newman, Lynn (Mike) Thibault, Joyce (Frank) Dudas, Delane Levy, and Andi ( Sean) Weingarten, along with many grand and great-grandchildren. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, June 3, at 10:30 am at the Refuge Church, 6955 Portola Road, Atascadero, Ca.

He was born in Juneau, Alaska, to Bob Jones and Edwina Jones (Dana), where he was raised alongside his sister Gerry and brother Kevin.

From there, the family would move to Newport, Oregon, where Brian became a great all-around athlete. On

His commitment to those he loved and the selflessness of his ways was quietly powerful and is a true loss to those that hold him in their heart.

fee will be covered for those in attendance; just mention the memorial. Overflow parking will be down at the Marina lot, with just a short walk up to the site.

gave my heart warmth. To all those that will miss him, I promise with my whole being to carry that on, to always honor him by doing good and aiming to pass that on down the line.

BURGESS

1940 – 2023

Edward “Truman”

Burgess, 82, of Atascadero, CA, passed away on February 27, 2023, at French Hospital in

Beginning at the age of 12, Brian worked under his father, learning the trade of commercial fishing, working up and down the coast of the Pacific Northwest; he would periodically carry on this trade until his early 30s, he also worked as a logger, and most definitively Brian put over 40 years in with the Carpenters union before retiring in July of 2021.

He was a skilled man that worked his tail off to have a

San Luis Obispo, CA.

Truman was born on December 6, 1940, to Roy and Lucille (Everett) Burgess in Bakersfield, Missouri.

In 1951 he moved to northern San Luis Obispo County with his family. Eventually, settling in Atascadero.

He met his wife Evelynn, and they wed in 1961, going on to have two children, Dale and Laura.

He started working as a teenager at various chicken ranches in the area and then went on to work for

He is survived by his son Cory Jones, his wife Debra Jones, his stepson Matthew Frith, and is also saying see you in heaven to his sister Gerry Tidalgo, his niece Christine Korsberg along with her husband Kevin and their children Tanner, Tyler, and Payten, brother in law Jason Tidalgo, a companion in Susan Van Leuven, and many more family and friends that were near and dear to his heart; he had so much love for so many.

Memorial Details-

We will be holding a memorial on Sunday, May 21, at Lopez Lake, at the Campobello Group Site; proceedings will begin at ~2 pm; please arrive beforehand.

This site can accommodate a very large group if needed, so don’t be shy. The entrance

Atascadero Mutual Water Company until his retirement in 2006.

After retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, being a member of the Orcutt Mineral Society, and dabbling in “Spanish Art.” Truman always had an adventurous spirit and befriended so many people, always having a positive impact on those around him.

Truman was predeceased by his parents, Roy and Lucille, and sisters, Karen and Marian. He is survived by his companion VelvaDean;

Some food and refreshment will be available afterward, and we’ll be having campfires well into the evening for those that want to stay. Just bring a camp chair if you can (we’ll have plenty of extra seats for those that need them), and we’ll take the time to remember and honor a very good man. I really wish he was with us, but he will be in spirit and in our hearts.

Reach out to Cory Jones via P: 805-540-0481 or on Facebook with any questions or inquiries.

Few words from his sonBrian was nothing short of a wonderful father that gave everything he could; it truly can’t be expressed with words, it simply felt. He was able to teach so much by the example of his character, and his actions will carry ripples well into the future. He was looking forward to so much and had a real enthusiasm for life that made me smile and

a sister Sharon; his children Dale (Robyn) and Laura; four grandchildren, Adam (Vanessa), Kerri (Richard), Ryan (Kailynn), and Blake (Krystal); one great-granddaughter, Raelyn; and nephews JT, Frank, Thomas, and Robert.

A Celebration of Life BBQ will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1 pm at Templeton Park. Everyone is welcome to attend. As Truman loved to “dine,” this a potluck, so bring your favorite dish that Truman would love.

My father had a deep faith in God, and he is now in the lord’s presence along with others he cherished; God is love, and there is no better way to live than with love. Love you, Dad.

Wedding Announcement

THOMAS B. RUSSELL

EDWARD “TRUMAN”

BRIAN LEONARD JONES 1960 – 2023

ROBERT (BOB) BONAR 1953

Henry Ford reputedly said, “History is bunk.” In retrospect, Henry Ford was bunk, especially when light was shed on his social and political views. Ford was an unabashed anti-Semite and a sympathizer to early 20th-century European fascists. Yet that aspect of Ford is largely overlooked, and our children, if taught at all, are reminded of his manufacturing innovation, such as the assembly line, but little else.

Elections have consequences, and putting historically and factually illiterate candidates in office usually produces voter dissatisfaction at best or bad government policies at worst. For instance, the ignorance of conservatives on climate change research and to

OPINION

It can happen in America

clearly repudiate junk science with facts or propose alternative policies to refute climate hysteria is having devastating consequences upon the working and middle classes of our people.

Unfortunately, conservatives do a great job of nominating uninformed candidates on complex issues. They love 30-second soundbites but not so much when deep reading is required. They can quote you the latest sports news and love to be photographed with celebrities, but too many are intellectually an inch deep. The “left” doesn’t get a pass either; they have similar intellectual deficiencies: they’re often harnessed by ideological straight-jackets and refuse to accept even a scintilla of facts or logic that deviates from their ideological orthodoxy. This is also combined with an unbridled desire for political power that permits any tactic so long as it leads to electoral victory and the seizure or retention of political power.

The lust for power and the rejection of political etiquette have dominated leftist political tactics since the Vietnam War protests that degenerated into perpetual and often violent street protests for a multitude of causes. The

one common denominator has been that the left excuses violence and refuses to be held accountable while receiving widespread support from political influencers in the media, academia and their supporters in the political establishment. Examples abound from the 2020 riots that destroyed hundreds of businesses across American cities, for which very few received legal consequences. Recent disruption of elected political bodies such as the “Nashville 3,” elected state representatives that led a riot in the Tennessee statehouse, blocking legislative proceedings for over an hour or the Jan. 6 assault upon the U.S. Capitol to block congressional proceedings bode ill for the nation. Not since the 1850’s leading up to the Civil War have such violent tactics been used. The reaction in Tennessee was swift as their peers ejected them from their seats in the State Assembly, as described in the pages of this paper in the Opinion section of the April 20 edition. Tennessee is a very conservative state to be sure; the majority of its citizens fully supported the censor of legislators that betrayed the public trust and brought mob rule into the Legislature.

Mob rule, or lynch-mob rule, has become the hallmark of leftists politics in the last decade throughout the nation. “Give us what we want and give it now or we will burn your cities,” like the tantrum of a toddler’s demands on an exasperated parent. The danger of such tactics is to degenerate into political chaos. When I spoke of the danger of electing intellectually vapid and historically ignorant candidates, I’m referring to historical consequences for democratic Republics such as ours that fail to demand political boundaries on dissent. Believe what you will express your views, support them with facts but do it peaceably, and observe the rights of others to disagree.

The tactics of the hard left, communists and fascists alike (both Hitler’s Third Reich and Stalin’s communist systems were political leftists/socialist movements) refused to allow political dissent and violently suppressed political opposition, first in the streets and then using the power of the state to ruthlessly suppress, imprison and eventually murder their political opponents. The danger to America is that it’s slowly but surely evolving into an authori-

tarian state with no bounds restraining the increasing violence of the left.

Police are disparaged into complacency, rule of law is disappearing, first, on our college campuses that create “kangaroo courts” for social or politically unpopular views, political speakers are shouted down and violently attacked. Public officials and their employees or supporters are harassed, attacked, vilified in the media and increasingly marginalized, regardless of the high office of the official: even our Supreme Court Justices are being subjected to violent protests.

These incidents are reminiscent of events leading up to the ascendence of the Nazi Party via political violence leading to their political electoral victory in 1932. Reading the “Rise and Fall of the Third Reich” should be mandatory reading for every student and every political candidate along with other historical tomes of how a small, highly organized, dedicated politically violent group can impose its will upon the majority, such as occurred in the Russian Revolution of 1917. It can happen in America; it only requires complacency.

A tribute to the young mothers of North County

and six children.

focus for families in our area. I believe it is happening all over the country, but it is here that I am personally experiencing this trend.

Because I have been teaching children for a long time, I have the privilege of getting to know many young families. Recently, I have noticed an interesting change in

These young families have made a shift in their focus from the previous generation. They are viewing their family as a unit, as a team, as an institution in and of itself. Instead of “adding” a few children into their busy adult schedule, they are building their lifestyle around the children. And they are having more children. These families don’t stop at two (the magic number when I was young) but are adding more, expanding to five

Part of this equation, then, is that mom is staying home, often homeschooling or part of a pod or small school. For mom, this is a deliberate decision, concentrating on raising her children and being an important part of their education. This “choice”to build a large family is supported by dad, who is most often the main breadwinner, but also an active participant in child-rearing.

Especially different from the way I was raised, with babysitters every weekend, these families structure their social life around the children, so that

gatherings, parties, and picnics include, rather than exclude, the children. The line of separation between the parents “adult” life and “family” lifelife disappears, and the children are strongly bonded to parents and siblings. This cohesive and loyal unit builds identity and belonging in these children, which is a foundational life value that can’t be replaced.

Of course, I accept that not everyone has the option of staying home. But for those who have chosen this lifestyle and sacrificed perhaps some of their own ‘career’ plans, I salute you, and say, “Good for you!” Time and ener-

Prison guards get a warning

Chuckwalla in eastern Riverside County, and everything in between.

Now, though, the prison guards have learned their storied and frequent political contributions may buy them a lot of influence in Sacramento, but not so much in federal courts around the state.

spray on mentally ill convicts.

Few labor groups have more clout in California government than the prison guards union, whose members draw an average annual salary of almost $55,000, not counting their often-copious overtime.

But the California Correctional Peace Officers Assn. has now been put on formal notice that its members can’t get away with simply doing whatever they want, whenever they want to inmates in the state prison system.

Lawyers for convicts have long claimed that’s been the actual situation in prisons from Pelican Bay in Del Norte County on the Oregon border to

Corrupt Nation

Dear Editor,

What a corrupt abject dismal nation we have become where we are rotting from the inside. It is not the system. It is the people inside the system. When our children feel it is necessary to mutilate their own bodies in order to fit into some norm which is contrived by so-called adults.

Mutilation of genitals is nothing more than an arbitrary fix for a problem that doesn’t exist, and children are too immature to realize what they are doing to themselves and to the long-term effects of permanent mutilation of their bodies.

So-called adults that allow this genital mutilation to happen to

That’s one lesson of a ruling from Senior U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken, a Bill Clinton appointee based in San Francisco, in a case mostly affirmed the other day by a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that included one judge each named by ex-Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama.

As a result of the new ruling, guards in at least one prison now must wear body cameras when dealing with inmates because of documented excess use of force. Some actions described included tipping over the wheelchairs of disabled prisoners, punching a hardof-hearing inmate in the face when he asked for written communication from the guard because he couldn’t hear what the guard had said and using pepper

young children are disgusting. Perverted individuals who themselves need something in which to believe. This is nothing more than a new religion for them to replace the emptiness they have from being raised in our decadent society where there has been no moral teaching of what is right and what is wrong. The family no longer exists to provide them guidance. Male role models such as the Boy Scouts of the past and our military have been and are being destroyed by LGBTQ orthodoxy. We have a country where drag queens are celebrated, and masculine traits are devalued. Our children have become wards of a state and to an education system which has been corrupted by self-serving LGBTQ so-called adults and sycophant bureaucrats and

The prison most affected by the ruling is the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in the Otay Mesa area of San Diego, about 1.5 miles north of the Mexican border. Wilken had made her order apply also to five other prisons, but the appeals court panel found alleged abuses at those facilities were not as firmly documented as those at Donovan.

The Donovan facility was designed in part to prepare inmates who are undocumented immigrants for eventual release to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for deportation to their home countries. It teaches skills they can use after they are returned home. Donovan also specializes in prisoners with mental illness or high risk medical issues. Inmates there have recently included high profile criminals like Robert Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan, Manson Family member Chares (Tex) Watson, the parent-killing Menendez brothers and onetime record executive Suge Knight.

unions that care not for the betterment of the individual but for some perverted idea of social justice.

This country, the last vestige of freedom in the world, is being destroyed from the inside by forces from the outside, such as the World Economic Forum, the World Health Organization, and globalists who care nothing for the individual and only about themselves and the acquisition of power.

The green revolution is a farce and is being used to destroy our country and our military. The world is not in peril from man-made climate change. Climate has always changed, with us or without us, and always will change with or without us.

Once the United States and the freedom that it provides for

Donovan features a shoe factory making footwear for state prisoners around California and a bakery that supplies bread and cakes to several other prisons daily.

State and union officials fought the order imposing surveillance and body cameras, new training and a new complaint process, and kept those changes away from prisons aside from Donovan. They said the claimed mistreatment of prisoner/patients was not well documented, but San Francisco attorney Gay Grunfeld and the San Quentin-based Prison Law Office collected 179 declarations from prisoners detailing alleged abuses by prison guards.

The appeals court panel also said the charges upheld at Donovan were closely related to previous claims the state has mistreated disabled inmates in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Circuit Judge Michelle Friedland, an Obama appointee, called the incident where the partially deaf convict was hit in the face “a violent denial of ac-

the entire world is gone, Western civilization will be run by the likes of Communist China, where people are executed to harvest their organs, where millions of people are enslaved to produce cheap goods and services for the rest of the world. In turn, we overlook these millions of people who are enslaved or who are in great poverty because of our desire for cheap goods for our disgusting society. We are being led down an evil pathway with no good ending and very few seem to care.

For the most part, our politicians are bankrupt self-serving individuals. Our president is a disgusting pervert who has destroyed his own family and who, for the most part, is a depraved corrupt individual

gy invested in building a family has a long-term payback with interest. And strong family units are the backbone of a strong community and country.

So, yes, congratulations to these young families who have chosen to authentically “build” a family, making it their leading priority. This lifestyle choice is a joy to witness, and I pay tribute to every family on this bold and resourceful path. And to the young moms of this new era, Happy Mother’s Day!

Connie Pillsbury is an independent opinion columnist for The Atascadero News and Paso Robles Press; you can email her at conniepillsbury22@gmail.com.

commodations” that might deter other inmates from seeking help required by the ADA. She said both the convicts and Judge Wilken had no need to “sit idly while (guards) violated (prisoners’) rights.”

While striking down parts of the initial court order that applied to other facilities, the appeals court ruling put the prison guards on notice that they, like police on their beats, are not immune from punishment for violating people’s rights, even people they have reason to dislike.

For one thing, Friedland noted there is “plenty of evidence” of mistreatment of prisoners at other facilities, but it was “not as thoroughly corroborated” as what happened at Donovan.

So prison guards around the state now know they can be observed and probably should at least pull their punches if they want to avoid the kind of discipline underway at Donovan.

It also lets union leaders know the clout they enjoy in the state Capitol has some limits.

beholden to his Chinese puppet masters. His children, unfortunately, take after him. His only remaining son is a perverted drug addict. His only daughter, according to her own diary, was encouraged to take “inappropriate“ showers with her father when she was a little girl. The Department of Justice no longer serves justice but keeps people locked up for political purposes for years without a pretrial hearing as demanded by the Constitution. The FBI is corrupt and is being used as an internal police force for political reasons.

We have become, in a very short period of time, a sick disgusting society. With all our faults, our country is still the best path forward with our Constitution and our belief in freedom and equality. Without the impe-

tus of that document to make us a better people not only for ourselves but for the world, we, in turn, will also become slaves, slaves to totalitarians. Slaves to our own base desire with no self-sacrificing ideals for Creating a better society for all.

People in general, have a need to believe in something better than themselves, which is why, if there were no religion in the world today, tomorrow there would be a positive worldwide belief system of some sort.

Perversion and corruption have become our new religions. God help us all, as we are no longer capable of helping ourselves.

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SAT May 13

Warbirds Wings & Wheels

Car Show

4251 Dry Creek Rd, Paso Robles

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Car show with show cars parked in and around warbird airplanes and down the taxiway. Average 250 to 300 cars. Craft vendors, food vendors, Firestone Walker Beer, Eberle Wine, bounce houses and face painter for kids, raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing. All museum buildings and displays open to all. Car show kicks off on May 12 with a dinner/barn dance with Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band with silent auction.

SUN May 14

MOTHER’S DAY

SUN May 14

COOKIE ADVENTURE

Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd Atascadero

This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to delicious cookies and a fun family outing to the Charles Paddock Zoo. Enjoy a variety of cookies from local bakers and an opportunity to explore the Zoo and its

unique inhabitants.

FRI May 19-20

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL ESTATE

SALE

Plymouth Congregational Church-UCC, 1301 Oak Street, Paso Robles

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Estate sale treasures include: household furniture, framed artwork, yard tools, small home appliances, shop equipment, bicycles and more! On Saturday (during the sale) there will be a kid’s area including a free bounce house and popcorn.

SAT May 20

ARMED FORCES DAY

Charles Paddock Zoo, 9100 Morro Rd Atascadero 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

All Active Duty Armed Forces men, women, and their immediate families (spouses and children) receive free admission to the Zoo. Bring your valid military ID to enjoy a visit to the only Zoo on the Central Coast.

SAT May 20

6TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF ATASCADERO LAKEFEST WITH CHILDREN’S DAY IN

THE PARK Atascadero Lake Park

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities for all ages include the Cardboard Boat Regatta & Races, 2-for-1 Charles Paddock Zoo coupons, a fishing derby, DJ, music from the “Way out West” band, kids activities, a 50/50 Raffle, food, and a variety of vendors. For kids, supplies will be available to build their own boat to race as part of the “Kids Class” Cardboard Boat Race.

SAT 20

Service Listings

At the Library

Paso Robles Library

1000 Spring St., Paso

Robles • 805- 237-3870 •

Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturday 9-4

Closed May 29 all day in observance of Memorial Day

Mondays, 2:30 p.m. –Grade School Story Time: Animal Tales with Miss Frances Stories and crafts for children in grades K-5

Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. –Bilingual Grade School Story Time: Cuentos y Crafts with Miss Cristal, English/ Spanish stories and craft for children in grades K-5

Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. –Preschool Storytime with

Miss Melissa. Stories and a craft designed for school readiness, ages 4-6

Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. –Baby Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose with Miss Carrie Nursery rhymes and purposeful play designed to create positive connections, ages 0-18 months

Fridays, 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – Toddler Storytime with Miss Cappy. Stories, songs and craft designed to encourage early literacy, ages 1-3

Atascadero Library 6555 Capistrano, Atascadero • 805-4616161

Hours:

Tuesday 10-6

Wednesday 10-6 Thursday 9-5

Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.Join Ms. Sally in the library and read books, sing songs, and have fun! For ages 0-3.

Preschool Storytime

Fridays, except on 5/05, 10:30 a.m.- Join Ms. Sally in the library and read books, sing songs, and have fun!

Family Maker Day at Atascadero Library

Saturday, 5/13, 2–4 p.m. Families can come play with Legos, Geomags, robots, and more!

Read-A-Latte Book Club

Saturday, 5/20, 10–11 a.m. Join the Read-a-Latte Book Club! Discussions are held the 3rd Saturday of each month.

Get an up-close and hands-on look at antique equipment, including: tractors, engines, cars, steam trains, airplanes and much more. Hosted at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on California’s beautiful central coast, this unique event is fun for the whole family. For more information visit bestofthewestshow.com

FRI May 26

PRE-SHOW PARTY: PRESENTED BY GOLDEN STATE CLASSIC CAR CLUB 4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles

5:30–8:30 p.m. Your ticket includes appetizers, a chicken buffet dinner, live music with Unfinished Business, and a free tour of Woodland Auto Display. The party is open to anyone who wants to socialize with other car enthusiasts. Come hang out and dance the night away. Learn more at goldenstateclassics.org.

SAT May 27

GOLDEN STATE CLASSICS CAR SHOW: PRESENTED BY GOLDEN STATE

CLASSIC CAR CLUB

Paso Robles City Park

9 a.m.-2 p.m. About 300 cars and trucks from all over California will be on display. Visitors can expect to see everything from muscle cars to hot rods, and antiques to exotic sports cars. The event will feature live music with The Skylights, food, product vendors, and Manufacturers Row.

MOn May29

MEMORIAL DAY

1. MOVIES: Which animated movie includes the line, "Fish are friends, not food"?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the "Sesame Street" Muppet who lives in a trashcan?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country geographically in Africa?

4. ANATOMY: What is complete heterochromia?

5. U.S. STATES: Which two states don't recognize Daylight Savings Time?

6. LITERATURE: Which best-selling novel (1989) is set in Clanton, Mississippi?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the national dish of Spain?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of leopards called?

9. HISTORY: Which two Greek citystates fought the Peloponnesian War?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which company once urged customers to "reach out and touch someone" by telephone?

© 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

6. “A Time to Kill,” by John Grisham. 7. Paella. 8. A leap of leopards. 9. Sparta and Athens. 10. AT&T.

5. Hawaii and Arizona.

4. When someone’s eyes are two -differ ent colors.

3. Algeria.

2. Oscar the Grouch.

1. “Finding Nemo” (Bruce the Shark).

Answers

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Brass Mash Band. Not to mention all the vendors and fun activities for the kids, in addition to all the delicious tamales.

The city also hosted its Best Tamale Contest, where both local and tamale vendors from all over California participated. The winners were calculated after guest judges had tasted all the tamales that were entered. Winners are as follows:

• Best Overall Tamale — Award-Winning Tamales, Van Nuys

• Traditional Tamale Winners:

• 1st Place — Savina’s Home-Made Tamales

2nd Place — Award-Winning Tamales

3rd Place — La Luz del Mundo, Paso

Robles

Gourmet Tamale Winners:

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basically gives us the opportunity to create a fuel break between neighborhoods. So we require a 100-foot cut of weeds around each house and 50 feet on the property line.”

He stated that this helps keep fires small if they were to start. Atascadero has 11,169 parcels which they inspected visually in mid-March. At the April 11 meeting, the council declared weeds a nuisance.

“That allows us to make those inspections and send out notices,” added Bryson. “We actually mailed 5,655 this year, which is nearly 2,400 more than we have in years past. So a lot of our community received a notice.”

The notice is a courtesy notice and does not mean that the property owner has a violation, but on that date, they had weeds or potential for weeds. The extra rain in March meant more people got notices.

The motion to approve the staff’s recommendation to authorize the Fire Chief to proceed to perform the necessary weed abatement work passed unanimously.

The council then moved on to a Management Report for the Appointment of James R. Lewis as City Manager. Current City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave the presentation.

“I am very excited and very honored tonight to present a draft contract for city manager for Jim Lewis,” she said. “Jim is an amazing leader. He’s dynamic; he’s caring. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jim here at the city for eight years, from 2004 to 2013, and with him as another city manager here in the county. He’s been the city manager for the City of Pismo Beach from 2013 to today, and he is willing to come and be our city manager here in Atascadero,” stated Rickard.

Lewis has been a resident of Atascadero since 2004 and loves the community. He’s a part of Boy Scouts and Kiwanis in Atascadero.

1st Place — La Luz del Mundo, Santa Barbara

2nd Place — Garcia’s Restaurant, Atascadero

• 3rd Place — La Luz del Mundo, Oxnard

There was also a tamale eating contest, where Juan Morquez won first, and Michael Dean won second place in the 12-and-over category. Liam Shutt took first, and Bella Real took second place in the 11 and under category.

And to round out the day of fun contests, we can’t forget about the Chihuahua and Pet Costume Contest. First place and Best Overall went to Gus & the Tamale Food Truck and owner Paige Foss. Second place and Best Execution went to Boobon Antonio and owner Morgan Monroe. With Third and Best Costume Creativity going to Margot and owner Ryan Duclos.

“It’s a huge honor and privilege to be considered for city manager of my hometown,” Lewis said. “Thank you, it’s really wonderful and to have seen for 10 years the great staff, and your leadership, and what’s happened here. I want to be a part of it. I don’t want to watch it anymore. I want to get in and serve alongside great people and look forward to it.”

“Before we take the vote, I just want to say that this was a unanimous and enthusiastic decision by this council. We are pleased to be welcoming home a very highly decorated homeboy (in the best sense) to lead us,” stated Councilmember Susan Funk.

The motion to confirm Jim Lewis as Atascadero’s new city manager passed unanimously. Rickard will continue to be Atascadero’s city manager until July 1.

The council was then presented with the General Plan Update Project. This was a discussion topic where the council gave feedback on General Plan Vision and Guiding Principles.

Those Guiding Principals are:

• Community Character And Form

• Economic Development And Fiscal Health

• Mobility and Circulation

• Public Services And Infrastructure

• Safety and Resiliency

• Parks and Recreation

• Conservation and Open Space

• Community Health and Engagement

The main change made when going through the Guiding Principals was to dissolve the section of Conservation and Open Space throughout the rest of the key points, and to remove Community Health and Engagement unless points could be added to those above.

For a more in-depth look, go to the city’s comprehensive website on the General Plan: atascadero2045.org.

The next Atascadero City Council meeting will be held on at 6 p.m.

And that’s not all: the festivities kicked off the night before as part of Atascadero’s First Friday’s lineup. The area around Sunken Gardens had a smaller selection of tamales vendors, and fireworks were shot off to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Close to 1,000 people showed up for the event that officially launched the Tamale Fest.

“Everybody’s just having fun, even standing in line people, they don’t mind,” Banish said at the event.

Banish also stated that the city will determine if the Tamale Festival will continue to be held in mid-January or will be moved to May and Cinco de Mayo weekend in 2024. The decision will be made in the near future.

Check out the Atascadero Annual Tamale Festival’s website for updates on the 2024 festival here: atascaderotamalefest.com.

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on a pillow in the home which would eventually play a key role in solving this case. Being that is was a small home, he was able to take in the scene in its entirety. Scuffle marks in the dirt outside of the home indicated something to Cole that he would soon understand.

At first glance, Cole had a gut feeling something terrible had happened to Woodrum. “It looked very, very suspicious as if she did not leave there on her own,” he said.

As the scene was being processed, close to 20 wedding guests began returning to their temporary home close to midnight. Interviews with the guests led to one questionable person who eventually would be ruled out. In the meantime, Highway Patrol officers found bed sheets and clothing on the side of the road towards High-

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in our state, and in our nation.”

way 58 — Woodrum’s daughter would soon confirm the items to be hers. Now, investigators thought more than ever that Woodrum was abducted.

“There wasn’t enough blood at the scene to show that she was dead,” Cole said. “My gut, my hunch, told me that something bad had happened, and she was most likely not alive.” Finding a suspect, let alone a person of interest, turned into a more difficult task than expected. The 62-year-old hairdresser was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and well-loved throughout the community.

Prior to her disappearance, Woodrum was in the process of selling her home, having work done to it by several different contractors. One of them stood out to investigators as a man with a temper and having disagreements with Woodrum over money. A call by Cole to a hired painter about the contractor didn’t lead to any

Velci has been busy bringing fentanyl awareness to the local community as well as the rest of the nation over the last three years, taking a tragedy and turning it into something beautiful.

“What we do at the Emilio Velci [Share] Aloha Project is we provide scholarships for seniors at the Atascadero High School as well as Paloma Creek,” Velci said in her speech at the event. “And we also support the Atascadero Recreation Center with their basketball program. We provide uniforms for the kids.”

The first speech of the night was made by Larisse Lopez, the recreation coordinator at the Atascadero Recreation Center. Emilio played sports there before becoming a referee for the center’s Youth Basketball League and worked alongside Lopez. The Emilio Velci Share Aloha Project has sponsored six of the Rec Center’s youth basketball program teams.

“Cammie and I have recently had some conversations in talking about the Aloha Project sponsoring the Teen Center Program that we have at the Community Center, and we’ve got some plans that we’re gonna kind of go into some partnership, and the Aloha Project is going to sponsor the Teen Center, but we’re also going to work

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further clues as to what may have happened. Leading up to her disappearance, no one saw anything suspicious about her behavior. While some potential persons of interest came up, none of them fit the bill becoming a classic “who done it” case.

However, Woodrum’s case was not without key evidence. Blood collected at her home was found to contain a combination of two separate DNAs — Woodrum’s and the suspect’s, which was identified as a male using a Y haplotype test. Unfortunately, combined DNA cannot be entered into Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), a national convicted criminal DNA database. Cole describes a pool of blood on the left rear floor of the bed, leading him to believe Woodrum was hit in the face causing a bloody nose. Phone records show Woodrum calling 911 at 12:17 a.m. — a call that did not go

together in bringing this [fentynal] message to our community here in Atascadero,” added Lopez.

It wasn’t just locals in attendance. Parents from all over the U.S., who have also lost their children to fentanyl poisoning, showed up in support of the project’s efforts. And many speakers from out of town also showed up to add to the conversation.

Michael Foire, from Los Angeles, who speaks on addiction, recovery, and the fentanyl crisis, took the stage to share his experience with his own drug recovery and what he’s seeing when he’s out talking to the public.

“We go to schools, and I ask these kids, ‘Have you heard of fentanyl?’ Their hand goes up. ‘Have you lost someone to Fentanyl?’ Their hand stays up,” said Foire.

He added that we’re losing a whole generation to the drug and that people are dying every five minutes from fentanyl.

DEA Special Agent Bill Bodner of the West Coast Division Los Angeles also spoke at the event. He and Velci met a year ago.

“Right now, it doesn’t matter where you live, and sometimes it’s hard for parents to accept this,” Bodner said. “It doesn’t matter where you live; you live in an open-air drug market. That’s what the smartphone and social media apps have done.”

San Luis Obispo District Attorney Dan Dow also spoke, stating that 110 Califor-

through, lasting zero seconds. Cole credits Geofencing with helping investigators narrow down to their eventual suspect. Geofencing was a new technology at the time that is a Google product that captures cellular data to define a virtual geographical perimeter or fence. Google assigns an identification number to each phone that works like a fingerprint for that phone. SLO County would use this technology on Woodrum’s case, being one of the first in California to use it. Investigators drew a perimeter around Woodrum’s home where eventually, the same two devices were marked inside Woodrum’s studio at 1:15 and 1:30 a.m.

The mysterious phone pinging at Woodrum’s home, was soon identified as belonging to 46-year-old Carlo Alberto Fuentes-Flores — the painter. Look for part two of this story in next week’s issue of Atascadero News.

nians a week are dying from fentanyl, a drug so potent it can kill up to 14,000 people with one ounce. He added that bills are being brought to Sacramento that need our help to get through the committee.

“I have a call to action for you tonight. If you care about this and if you think California needs to do more to make sure that those that are selling fentanyl, but really lying because they’re telling people it’s Percocet or it’s some other prescription medication,” Dow said. “They’re poisoning and killing people, and that needs to stop. We can do that with the changes that are proposed in Sacramento, but if it doesn’t get out of the committee, then the Senate doesn’t get a chance to vote on it, and the Assembly doesn’t get a chance to vote on it.

“So I would encourage you, if you care about this, to write a letter to the Senate Public Safety Committee and another one to the Assembly Public Safety Committee and tell them that you want them to pass fentanyl legislation in California.”

The evening concluded with a fashion show of designs sold in Farron Elizabeth and Bloke, put on by Elizabeth herself. Then the dance floor opened up with DJ and emcee for the evening Joy Bonner playing tunes to celebrate Emilio’s life and the good the Aloha Project has done in the community and farther.

To learn more about Aloha, visit emiliovelcialohaproject.com.

A dancer entertains the crowd during the Tamale Festival at Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens. Photo by Rick Evans

SLO Axe Co’s A-Town Chop Shop Opens in Atascadero

Mobile axe throwing company announces the grand opening of its new venue, the A-Town Chop Shop

ATASCADERO — SLO Axe Co, the premier mobile axe-throwing company in the area, is proud to announce the opening of its new venue, the A-Town Chop Shop. The vintage auto-themed axe throwing lounge is celebrating its Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. The lounge is located in the heart of Atascadero within the new La Plaza building at 6250 El Camino Real.

The A-Town Chop Shop promises to deliver an axe-throwing experience like no other. The venue boasts an innovative interactive approach to axe throwing with the use of projected targets, allowing participants to track scores and play a variety of games. With a team of expert “axe whisperers” on hand to guide participants through the perfect throw, this exciting group activity and venue experience is perfect for an array of group events and celebrations, including birthdays, bache-

lor/ette parties, date nights, corporate events/ team building, family outings, and leagues. The entire lounge can also be rented out for larger private events.

The A-Town Chop Shop offers a unique and unforgettable atmosphere with its 70s-inspired disco ball, vintage car décor, and music. Snacks are available, and some of your favorite local beers will be on tap soon. The covered outdoor

patio offers the ultimate spectator spot, not only for the inside action but also for the bustling La Plaza promenade on El Camino Real.

At the A-Town Chop Shop, they take axe-throwing seriously, but they don’t take themselves too seriously. So, if you’re ready to unleash your inner lumberjack while grooving to some funky tunes and checking out some sweet vintage auto art, then come on down

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to the Grand Opening on Wednesday, May 24, and get ready to have a blast. They will be having raffles, contests, and prize giveaways.

To celebrate its Grand Opening, the A-Town Chop Shop will be offering special Grand Opening Weekend promotions through their social media (@atownchopshop) for the weekend of May 26-28. Reservations can be made through their website atownchopshop.com.

SLO County Trumpet Alliance to play ‘Sunday Soundings’ concert at Atascadero Lake Bandstand

Trumpet chamber music, ranging from classical to Latin, to be performed by local musicians on May 21

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presents “Sunday Soundings,” featuring the 20-member San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance, on Sunday, May 21. The concert will be held at the Atascadero Lake Bandstand. Free coffee and donuts will be provided.

It is a morning performance from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The concert will feature a

varied selection of trumpet chamber music from classical, latin, and a few selections of music from Great Britain.

Formed in 2011, the Trumpet Alliance promotes the rehearsal and performance of trumpet chamber music. This advanced group is comprised of local musicians who are educators, business professionals, and retirees. Admission to group is by invitation and/or audition. The group is co-directed by Warren Balfour and Lyle Stubson.

Trumpet Alliance members include Darren Mulder, Steve Vines, Rich Smucker, Jess Hostetter, Don Lopez, Mike Juner, Kevin Wilde, Dane Jones, Gabe Olivo, Bob Sando, Grisha Dekhtyar, and Sam Emard. Playing bass trumpets are David Pedersen, Sonny

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Laugh and Sip: Comedy Night at Broken Earth Winery offers an evening of wine and laughter

Wine, wood-fired pizza, dessert, and more

PASO ROBLES — Broken Earth Winery

is pleased to announce its upcoming Comedy Night on May 13 at Broken Earth’s Tasting Room, located at 1650 Ramada Drive in Paso Robles. This fun-filled evening of wine tasting, comedy, and delicious food is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some muchneeded laughter, presented by Housecalls of Comedy “Bringin’ The Funny to Broken Earth Winery.”

The event kicks off at 4:45 p.m. with VIP early access, offering a reserve and new release wine tasting, gourmet cheese and charcuterie, and a chance to speak with Broken Earth’s esteemed winemaker. Additionally, guests will have the unique opportunity to learn more about the wine-making process and taste some of the finest wines in the region.

General admission starts at 5:45 p.m. and includes wood-fired pizzas, dessert, and a variety of white and red wines throughout the evening. The highlight of the evening is the Housecalls of Comedy bringing a group of comedians who promise to be an absolute delight. The show features a talented lineup of comedians, including Joe Dalo and Rich Grosso, with the headliner being none other than Dean Larit. Hosting the event is Howie Walfish, making for a night that is bound to be filled with laughter and entertainment.

Tickets for regular admission are priced at $50, while VIP early access is available for $65. Wine Club Members are eligible for complimentary general admission tickets, while 12-bottle wine club members receive complimentary access to the VIP tasting.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit their website at brokenearthwinery. com/events or email info@brokenearthwinery.com. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy great wine, delicious food, and plenty of laughter at Comedy Night on May 13.

Galvan, James Gruver, Carlos Gama, and Matt Borin.

Mellophones consist of Betsy Larson, Len Kawamoto, Nick Waldron, and Alicia Doyle. Percussion section includes Ray Ayala, Gus Stork, Sean Collins, and Tyler Mason.

Music by the following composers will be performed: Kevin Kaisershot, James Olcott, David Marlatt, Gavin Somerset, Brian Balmages, Leroy Anderson, Philip Sparke, Ran-dal Standridge, and Jamie Texidor.

The San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance is part of Cuesta College Community Programs, which provides a comprehensive source for life-long learning, vocational education, recreational opportunities and cultural development.

One Cool Earth hosting third annual Garden Party

All proceeds of this event will go directly to support One Cool Earth’s innovative science curriculum

SAN LUIS OBISPO — One Cool Earth will host its third-annual Garden Party on May 20. The party will be held at the beautiful San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden in El Chorro Regional Park from 4 to 7 p.m. All proceeds of this event will go directly to support One Cool Earth’s innovative, garden-based science curriculum. Over 11,000 students will be impacted by our thriving program during the

2022-23 school year.

Please join the One Cool Earth team in celebrating garden education and the work of our partners, teachers, and community. The family-friendly party will kick off at 4 p.m. with live music, interactive children’s activities in the garden, food and drink, and a raffle highlighting some of our fantastic local businesses. Attendance at this event is free to the public.

One Cool Earth has been working toward a more sustainable future for our Central Coast community since 2001. Our 22 years of service have taken us from our humble beginnings as a tree-planting organization to being partners in education at 29 schools throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

Central Coast wineries hosting Vino for Vets Memorial Weekend fundraiser

Annual event supports

Honor Flight Central Coast

California

PASO ROBLES — Central Coast wineries and tasting rooms are stepping up in support of Honor Flight Central Coast California this Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29.

More than two dozen wineries are participating in “Vino for Vets,” an annual fundraiser that supports Honor Flight, the local organization that takes veterans on trips to Washington DC to visit the memorials that honor their military service.

Vino for Vets is a unique promotion in which individual wineries and tasting rooms volunteer to showcase Honor Flight. Funds are raised via efforts that may include donating a percentage of tasting room fees and wine sales, displaying special Honor Flight donation jars, or offering special promotions and sale incentives in tasting rooms.

“The beauty of Vino for Vets,” said Honor Flight board president Bear McGill, “is that anything goes. Our winery supporters choose their own participation levels. We know they’ve been hard hit through COVID and are still recovering, and despite that, they are stepping up to help our organization in many different and creative ways. We are so grateful.”

McGill noted that not only does Vino for Vets generate funds for the group, but it also puts a spotlight on Honor Flight.

“Our winery partners are so good to us. They give us visibility we can’t readily create for ourselves,” he said, adding that he hopes area residents and visitors will support the wineries

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and thank them for all they do for the community.

Vino for Vets is slated to run Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend, May 27-29. Individual winery participation dates may vary.

The promotion comes on the heels of Honor Flight’s April 24 trip, a first-ever charter flight that took 72 veterans (more than triple the usual) to Washington, D.C. The group returned home to Santa Maria and a welcome from an exuberant, overflow crowd of 1,000 well-wishers.

“It was just unbelievable,” said McGill. “We’ve never had anything like it. We just feel so connected to, and appreciative, of our community. Vino for Vets is another example of that support.”

Vino for Vets participants as of press time are listed below. Visit HonorFlight.org and Facebook for updates.

Participating wineries are:

Ancient Peaks Winery

• AronHill Vineyards

• Asuncion Ridge Vineyards

• Barr Estate Winery

• Barton Family Wine/Grey

Wolf Cellars

Bella Luna Estate Winery

Castoro Cellars

Croad Vineyards

Cutruzzola Vineyards

• Donati Family Winery

• Dubost Winery

• Eberle Winery

• Jack Creek Cellars

Law Estate Wines

Le Vigne Winery

Midnight Cellars

Niner Wine Estates

• Oso Libre Winery

• Penman Springs Vineyard

• Pianetta Winery

• Tin City Distillery / Wine

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Tobin James Cellars

Tolo Cellars

Whalebone Winery

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

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

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

For more information or to discover how you can help, visit cscslo.org/DonationOptions

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ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

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

AWAKENING WAYS SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY

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

GRACE CENTRAL COAST NORTH COUNTY CAMPUS

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

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

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

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

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

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER-LCMS

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

PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC

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

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATASCADERO

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

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

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

Be included in the Atascadero News & Paso Robles Press Worship Directory for an entire year at $175.

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The 6th Annual Lake Fest and Children’s Day in the Park will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park. The event will include cardboard boat races, 2-for-1 Zoo tickets, music, activities for kids, food for purchase, commercial vendors, a fishing derby, and a 50/50 raffle. This exciting day at the Lake is presented by Friends of Atascadero Lake and The LINK Family Resource Center.

For more information and for rules for fabricating a cardboard boat, or to become a Lake Fest Sponsor, visit the website at FriendsOfAtascaderoLake.com.

If you’re an avid Bunco player, or just want to be “part of the party,” join Quota members as they “Celebrate the USA” at their next Bunco fundraising event on Thursday, June 29, at Atascadero Kiwanis Hall, 7848 Pismo Avenue, at 6 p.m. Your $20 ticket includes beverages, food, raffle (tickets at event). For tickets, contact Sylvia at (805) 237-7326.

Sweet Treats for Mom

Quota of Atascadero is an all-volunteer, 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a legacy of service to the community through its philanthropic projects.

For more information about the organization, visit quotaofatascadero.com.

As part of the Atascadero Printery Foundation’s “Remove the Red Tag on the Historic Printery Building” campaign, the Foundation is presenting a Mother’s Day Spring Market on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Printery at 6351 Olmeda Avenue, Atascadero. There will be fresh flower bouquets, flower bowls, and kokedamas for sale by Questers, Agua Callente Chapter.

In addition, there will be other vendors with lovely wares for everyone in the family. For more information, visit atascaderoprintery.org or call Karen at (805) 466-1961.

This week’s recipes are for “sweet treats” for mom and other special people. Visit a dollar store and select pretty little containers for some of these sweets. They are sure to please.

Orange Zest Madeleines

Ingredients:

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Imust divert from writing about cows and cowboys this week to address a subject that’s near and dear to my heart: baseball. A new study from Dartmouth College concluded that climate change is responsible for Major League ballplayers hitting more home runs. According to the Bulletin of Meteorological Study, “Warmer air means the molecules in the air are further apart. And in less dense air, there is less air resistance.” The report found that more than 500 home runs between 2010 and 2019 can be attributed to higher average temps resulting from climate change.” (I wonder if the Ivy League wizards ever heard of steroids?)

The Dartmouth professors are full of hot air, and their study makes me wonder if they’ve ever been to a ballgame. I didn’t attend Dartmouth, but I can make the argument using the same logic that in less dense air, the baseballs thrown by pitchers would speed

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon fresh orange

zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs. lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Confectioners’ sugar

Directions:

In medium bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, zest, and salt. Add eggs, and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add melted butter, stirring to combine. Add orange juice and vanilla, stirring to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. spray 2 Madeleine pans with baking spray with flour. Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool in pans for 2 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Store, covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Bridge Mix Clusters

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-ounce) can macadamia

The Everything Excuse

up, making it even more difficult for the batters to hit, resulting in more strikeouts and fewer home runs.

I did learn something from the Dartmouth study, though. We now have an everything excuse that can be used in any and all situations. Instead of a child saying he didn’t have his homework because the dog ate it, he can just blame global warming. Maybe little green eco-warriors stole it.

No more of your sorry excuses like you drew badly, you need a new rope, the steer ducked, or your horse is off his feed. Instead, just blame a high-pressure area. Or a tsunami in Japan caused by global warming. Heck, blame the poor polar bears.

When you miss your next meeting with your parole officer, just say, “I didn’t come because the power went out and the grid went down due to climate change, so I couldn’t charge my e-car to get here.” Isn’t that more believable than saying you were abducted by aliens for a month?

If you forgot and couldn’t be there to celebrate your in-law’s 50th wedding anniversary, you can always say you had an emergency meeting with John Kerry, the Special Presidential Envoy

for Climate. Or your non-attendance could be blamed on being asked to go on a secret spy mission on DiCaprio’s jet, and you just couldn’t say “No,” to the greenie gals from the Lettuce League.

If you’re having an embarrassing flatulence attack there will be no more blaming of the beans, instead just blame it on nasty weather because Al Gore came to town. (This is known as “The Al Gore Effect” because wherever he goes to preach about the evils of global warming, there is a tendency that rain, sleet, and snow will follow him.) Need more moisture ... just call Al.

Next time you’re pulled over by the cops, just remind the officer that a little thing like speeding or driving while texting pales in comparison to what Gina McCarthy, former head of the EPA called, “The greatest threat of our time. Climate change.”

I already know the excuse I’m gonna use if I ever miss a deadline. No, it’s not gonna be because of a faulty alarm clock or a computer virus. I’ll just say I was under the weather. Literally.

Let’s face it, folks, we’ve been guilty of using some pretty lame excuses in the past. Come on, you got struck by lightning, really?

As Within, So Without

positive mindset and focusing on gratitude and abundance makes you more likely to attract positive experiences and opportunities.

Since your external reality reflects your internal state, you must change your inner state, thoughts, and beliefs to change your external circumstances.

nuts, coarsely chopped

• 1 (9.75-ounce) can salted cashews, coarsely chopped

1/2 (15-ounce) box raisins

1 (8-ounce) package chocolate -covered toffee bits

• 1 (24-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels, melted

• Melted white chocolate to drizzle

Crushed pretzels for garnish

Directions: In a medium bowl, combine macadamia nuts, cashews, raisins, and toffee bits. Add melted semisweet chocolate, stirring to coat nut mixture completely. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper. Drizzle with melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed pretzels. let stand until set completely.

Note: Can be frozen and thawed in batches for small gatherings. Also, consider using a 1-teaspoon cookie scoop to make the clusters appear more like truffles.

Happy Mother’s Day, Cheers!

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

No one believed your identity was stolen, that you were mugged, had a sausage emergency, attacked by hackers, or the check for an overdue bill got lost in the mail. No one believed that you didn’t attend your daughter’s dance recital due to a hemorrhoidal crisis.

My column may not appear in the Bulletin of Meteorological Study, but it does run in the Kingfisher Times of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and at the same time I was reading about the Dartmouth study, I read a quote in the Kingfisher Times from one of my favorite writers, Thomas Sowell. Thomas has written 49 books and is the first person in his black, sharecropping family to get past the sixth grade. Regarding climate change, Mr. Sowell wrote, “Would you bet your paycheck on a weather forecast for next week? If not, then why should this country bet trillions on global warming predictions that have even less foundation?”

But, alas, Thomas Sowell didn’t go to Dartmouth either. No, he graduated magna cum laude from Harvard.

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

focusing on your strengths and abilities, visualizing a successful presentation, and feeling grateful for the opportunity to showcase your skills. Doing so creates a positive vibration that attracts more confidence, motivation, and success into your life.

riences into your life, leading to a cycle of negativity. Conversely, cultivating positive relationships and surrounding yourself with supportive and uplifting people makes you more likely to experience positive outcomes and a better quality of life.

This expression is a universal truth showing us that the outside world reflects our inner world. What we feel and what we believe tends to manifest in our lives. The thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes you hold within yourself create a vibrational frequency that attracts similar energies and experiences to you and will be reflected in the experiences and events you encounter in your external environment.

For example, you will likely attract more negative situations if you have a negative outlook and constantly focus on your problems. Conversely, maintaining a

One example to illustrate this principle: Suppose you are stressed and anxious about an upcoming presentation at work. You may start thinking negatively about your abilities, imagining worst-case scenarios, and worrying about what others think of you. These negative thoughts and emotions create a vibration that attracts more stress and anxiety, making it harder for you to prepare for the presentation and perform well.

On the other hand, if you approach the presentation with a positive and confident mindset, you are more likely to experience a positive outcome. This means

What you think about you bring about. It’s time to bring about your good. Your life is happening now. This is not a dress rehearsal. You are here to shine and be glorious.

An important distinction to make is that this is not toxic positivity. This is a principle that works if you use it in your life. You must try it yourself to demonstrate that it works - and it works well.

The principle of “as within, so without” is not limited to personal experiences but applies to our relationships, health, and overall well-being. For instance, if you hold negative beliefs about yourself or others, you may attract more negative people and expe-

There’s a song heard in New Thought spiritual communities called the Peace Song. The first and last line of the song follows: “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.” What a profound statement that is and a great testament to this article. It’s an inside job, this peace thing. I must be the peace I wish to see in the world. As within, so without.

Remember, you are a radiant child of God. You are amazing. Amazing.

And so it is.

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

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TRACK AND FIELD

Running the records: Templeton High School track athlete holding five school marks

McAdoo qualified for five CIF events this Saturday

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

TEMPLETON — One Templeton High School track athlete has spent her sophomore year breaking school records left and right. This Saturday, Kennedy McAdoo heads to CIF with hopes of adding a seventh broken record under her belt.

Track and field coach Rosalie Smith witnessed McAdoo break her first record during her freshman year at THS.

“Kennedy has continued to mature in her sport and is focused on putting in the work necessary to continue to improve,” said Smith proudly. McAdoo holds a total of five records: 1600m sprint medley relay (SM), 4x100 relay, 400 meters, 4x200 relay, and 200 meters. Growing up, McAdoo watched her mom run marathons. While long distance didn’t appeal to McAdoo, she knew she was fast and enjoyed being fast. Prior to joining track her freshman year, McAdoo was an avid softball and soccer player. Since her freshman year, she has been dedicated to soccer and volleyball, with track remaining her all-time favorite.

Despite her being a multisport athlete, Smith believes that McAdoo will have plenty of options when it comes to a collegiate athletic career in track and field, volleyball, or soccer.

“She’ll have great success in whatever path she chooses to follow,” Smith said. Speaking of breaking the SMR record, McAdoo says, “I was super surprised. It was something I worked hard for, and then once we finally broke that record, it felt good, especially as a team.”

McAdoo was again shocked when she went on to break the 200 record this season. Each broken record inspires the young athlete to continue pushing her limits.

“I made it my goal this year to break the 200 record,” said McAdoo. “When I finally did it, I was completely shocked and happy. It felt good to do something that I worked for, for so long.”

The ability to compete as a team and individually is what keeps McAdoo coming back to track.

According to her coach, McAdoo is “a talented athlete driven by her competition with the clock as much as with her competitors. She has a fire in her to perform at her best regardless of who’s watching.”

This Saturday, May 13, McAdoo will be competing in CIF, where she qualified to run

in the 4x1, 100, 200, 400, and 4x4 events and is seeded number one for the 4x4, 200, and 400. Though athletes can only compete in four events at the meet, McAdoo is trying to make a decision between running in the 100 and 400 meters. She currently has sights set to break the 100-meter record time.

Of her successful season, McAdoo says, “I wanted to work extra hard this season because I feel like my body has developed more, and I feel like I could do things that I couldn’t do last season ... I always needed to try hard and practice and be there and be committed to the team.”

Despite being nervous before races, McAdoo reminds herself that “pain is only temporary” and

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that the times she gets will be there forever. She likes to listen to music that will pump her up and not think about the race too much. She says that “no matter what you do if you practice and work hard you can achieve any goal that you put your mind to.”

McAdoo’s success on the track has not only made her feel proud, but has also helped her make friends with people she may not have otherwise. She has also set other goals for herself in high school, such as breaking the record in the 100 and turning into a middle-distance runner. She is excited about her future in track and field and is looking forward to continuing to improve over the next two years. She credits her coach, Smith,

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for pushing her to do better and for always being there for her, even on her off days.

“I want to thank my coach because she is always there for us, and she pushes me to do better,” says McAdoo.

While McAdoo has yet to make decisions on what lies ahead for her after high school, she is meeting about every record she has set for herself so far.

Smith has high hopes for McAdoo, not only as an athlete but also as a stellar person.

“Kennedy is not only a dedicated athlete but also a kind person and supportive teammate, making her an invaluable member of our team,” Smith said.

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“Joey is a second-year varsity player. He has really shown a love of the sport and a work ethic that has led him to continuous improvement over the last two years. On Monday, we competed in a league tournament in Atascadero at Chalk Mountain and Joey shot a personal best 92. I look forward to seeing his continued development over the next two years.”

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.

- Coach Kevin Leclair

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JOEY

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(Left photo) Templeton High’s Kennedy McAdoo takes the lead in a race during a recent track and field meet. McAdoo will be competing in the CIF meet this Saturday, having qualified for five events. (Right photo)Templeton High track athlete Kennedy McAdoo is shown with THS track coach Michael Williams and two medals won at the Central Coast Spring Classic in Arroyo Grande in March Contributed Photo

Kennedy McAdoo of Templeton High takes off during a recent meet. The senior has been a three-sport star at THS, having played volleyball and soccer in addition to track and field. Contributed Photo

Templeton High runner Kennedy McAdoo competes at a recent meet. Contributed Photo