Paso Robles Press • March 2, 2023

North County Delighted as Snow Blankets Region

PRJUSD Trustee Candidate Files Complaint Against District

Complaint follows district request that candidate remove district logo from campaign materials

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

While some remained skeptical, parts of North County were covered in a blanket of pure white snow.

inland areas and 2,000 feet in the coastal regions.”

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

NORTH COUNTY — A cold storm front brought predictions of snow across San Luis Obispo County last week.

San Luis Obispo meteorologist John Lindsey had predicted scattered rains showers in the forecast starting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, with snow levels “dropping to between 1,250 and 1,750 feet in the

Commenting on his Facebook page, Lindsey said 1988 was the last time the Cuesta Grade was closed due to snow. And to many who were around North County, that was also the last time this area saw snow of this magnitude.

On the morning of Thurs-

day, Feb. 23, snow made it to residents on the Cuesta Grade, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Templeton, and the surrounding hills and mountains. This snowfall amounted to only about an inch that melted off quickly. However, come Saturday morning, residents were surprised with much more than just a dusting. Local

photographer and Carrisa Plains resident Brittany App captured her surrounding Temblor Mountain Range that resembled the High Sierras.

Lower elevations of North County from Paso Robles to Atascadero experienced nearly an inch of snow on the ground Saturday morning. But more

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PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) has issued a press release regarding its logo used on a district Board of Trustees candidate’s campaign sign.

According to the press release, the district had been receiving complaints that a candidate had been using the district logo for advertisements and campaign materials. The district stated that it “did not authorize using its logo for these purposes and does not

EDUCATION

PRJUSD Reconsiders Georgia Brown Elementary School Location

Teachers and staff members recognized for over 30 years of work at district

By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com

Laurene McCoy requested the board to reconsider Georgia Brown Elementary School moving back to the 36th Street campus.

By HAYLEY MATTSON hayley@pasoroblespress.com

PASO ROBLES — The Rhône Rangers Experience was a star-studded affair, with many prominent winemakers in attendance. Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard, Bob Lindquist of Lindquist Family Wines, Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Vineyard and Winery, Jeremy Weintraub of Adelaida Vineyards and Winery, Tony

Quealy of Thacher Winery, Craig Camp of Troon Vineyard, and Cris Cherry of Villa Creek Vineyard were just some of the notable names present at the event.

The 500 enthusiastic attendees were thrilled to be part of the celebration and to taste some of the best Rhône-style wines in the country, despite the rainy

weather that day. As the sun occasionally shone through the clouds at the Paso Robles Event Center, they eagerly made their way to the seminar to learn about the “Rhône Essentials.”

The seminar was hosted by an esteemed panel of winemakers, who shared their knowledge and experience of making Rhône-style wines. The guests

were eager to learn from these experts, gaining insight into the complexities of these wines and the passion that goes into producing them.

After the seminar, the guests enjoyed the Vintner’s Luncheon, where they were treated to a sumptuous meal paired with Rhône-style wines. The wine-

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PASO ROBLES — Twenty staff members were recognized for their over 30 years of work with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) at the board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Staff members recognized were: Jeanine Romero, Jon Scribner, Nancy Scott, Virginia Taylor, Richard Schimke, Barbara Canepa, Debra Bean, Natalee Johnson, Clark Kerr, Terri Pearl, Sean Pierce, Katerena Linfield, Nancy Mayer, Breata Yarborough, Jennifer Bell, Kristen Ring, Katherine Gamberutti, Jolene Martin, Nicole Delbar, and Michelle Keil.

After discussions with local parents and staff, Trustee

In February 2022, trustees approved the following plan regarding the Glen Speck and Georgia Brown campuses: Glen Speck staff and students will move to the new Glen Speck campus on 17th Street as soon as completed next Fall. At that time, Georgia Brown staff and students will move to the temporary site on 36th Street, where they will stay while the 36th Street campus is renovated to accommodate about 400 students.

This will become the new Glen Speck Elementary site when that construction is complete, and Georgia Brown will move to the 17th Street site. In the end, they will have two new schools on the west side. The attendance boundaries for Glen Speck will be all of the district west of 101,

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Sandy Throop and Pam Bowker are shown at the Rhône Rangers Experience, held at Paso Robles Event Center.

Photo by Mira Honeycutt

The sun shines through the clouds last week, providing an impressive backdrop for the snow covered hills in California Valley. Photo by Brittany App

New Wellness Shop Opens in Paso Robles

Wellness Lounge is located downstairs from their yoga studio on Spring Street

PASO ROBLES — Dharma Yoga Loft has officially opened its new Wellness Lounge, located downstairs from their yoga studio at 1329 Spring St., Paso Robles, in the same building as Paso Robles Antiques.

The yoga studio owner, Jena Baird, has been teaching yoga in San Luis Obispo North County for more than 20 years, including her former location in Templeton, Serenity Yoga Center, mobile yoga at local vacation rentals for visitors of Paso Robles Wine Country, and for countywide community centers. She is also the owner of 805 Adventure Club for youth and adult outdoor events and education.

“I started teaching yoga more than 20 years ago to empower my community,” says Baird. “The practice is so nourishing and cleansing and goes beyond exercise for the body, but also the mind.”

Although Dharma Yoga Loft (upstairs) has been offer-

ing yoga and pilates classes for more than a decade, Baird only recently added to the business with the Wellness Lounge and Shop, which offers all the lifestyle components to a yogi lifestyle, such as supplements, candles, crystals, jewelry, art, yoga supplies, and services from local practitioners.

Paso Robles Community Church Welcomes New Pastor

Gloster Baxter

By CAMILLE DEVAUL

“Wellness Wednesdays offers a sneak peek of the many services offered from local practitioners in the area, such as reiki, astrology, hypnotherapy, and sound healing, for example,” says Baird.

More information and a schedule of the free events can be found at PasoYoga.com.

Paso Robles City Council Appoints Two New Planning Commissioners

and Pat Connally. The commissioners were appointed to a three-year term at a special City Council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16. The City Council interviewed five applicants to fill three open positions on the Planning Commission.

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles City Council has re-appointed sitting Planning Commissioner Ty Christensen back to the Paso Robles Planning Commission and appointed two new planning commissioners, Eric Marlow

Christensen will begin his second three-year term on March 1. Marlow is a construction project manager who specializes on public construction projects. Connally is a retired Caltrans engineer

with decades of experience on state highway projects and a current volunteer for the El Camino Homeless Organization. Their first Planning Commission meeting will be on March 14.

The city would like to thank outgoing commissioners Roberta Jorgensen and Field Gibson for all their hard work and dedication to the Planning Commission, which included approval of the Beechwood Specific Plan and Gateway Resort Annexation.

Concordia University Chicago’s The Kapelle to Perform at Trinity Lutheran Church & School

7, at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public, and admission is free.

Richard Hillert, Jonathan Kohrs.

PASO ROBLES — Concordia University Chicago’s premier choral ensemble, The Kapelle, will present their West Coast Spring Tour concert entitled “In Mercy, Lord” at Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 940 Creston Road in Paso Robles, on Tuesday, March

The Kapelle of Concordia University Chicago, under the direction of Dr. Charles P. Brown, will present their West Coast Spring Tour concert entitled “In Mercy, Lord” highlighting works by Bach, Persichetti, Schütz, Mendelssohn, Coleman, and Rutter as well as works by composers from Concordia University Chicago — Thomas Gieschen,

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Community Church (PRCC) is welcoming a new pastor and his family. Daniel Gloster Baxter is coming to the PRCC after serving as a lead pastor all over California.

Baxter and his wife Tegan met during a short-term mission trip to Lima, Peru. Married on April 1, 2012, they now have two young sons — Lincoln, 6, and Hudson, 4.

Tegan Baxter graduated from Biola University with a degree in nursing and a minor in Bible. A registered nurse for nine years, she is now a stayat-home mom. As a family, they love new adventures, board games, good hikes, great art, cheering on their favorite sports teams, and walking alongside others on their faith journey.

“I believe that all ministry ought to be built around relationships,” said Baxter. “God

designed me with a creative and strategic vision, a gift for leadership and a heart for loving people.”

Baxter’s education includes the following:

2015 Master of Divinity Western Seminary, San Jose

campus

• 2003 California Teaching Credential, California State University, Sacramento

2002 Bachelor of Studio Art, California State University, Sacramento

Baxter’s work history:

• 2020 to 2022 Intentional Interim Pastor Chapel in the Pines | Twain Harte

• 2018 to 2020 Lead Pastor at Mill Creek Community Church | Mill Creek, Washington

2015 to 2018 Lead Pastor at Peninsula Hope Church | Redwood City

• 2013 to 2015 Pastoral Intern at New Life Community Church | Clovis

2003 to 2015 Artist baxterarts.com | Los Gatos

2003 to 2012 Art Teacher at Rolling Hills Middle School | Los Gatos

Daniel lays out his heart and vision for PRCC: It is my passion to encourage

the church as a thriving, multicultural, and multigenerational family who actively pursues the art of loving God and loving others well.

Together we will encourage one another to be authentic Christ-followers; embracing ongoing spiritual development and putting heart, thought and word to action as we live out our faith.

Together we will serve our God by serving our community; displaying the love, hope and transformation we have in Jesus Christ to our neighbors.

Together we will cultivate great relationships; fostering connections with God, with one another, and with those who still need to know Jesus.

Lastly, Daniel shares, “I see great potential at PRCC — a unified and welcoming family, with a variety of backgrounds and stories, gathered around a common Savior with a desire to shine His light in our community. God has gifted you and I the joy and privilege to join this great adventure. I am excited to join the family and encourage you as we embrace the call together to be the best church for Paso Robles.”

DAR Announces Winners of History Contests

Three local students are winners of the American History and the Patriots of the American Revolution essay contests

PASO ROBLES — The El Paso de Robles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has announced the winners of the American History and the Patriots of the American Revolution essay contests for 2022.

The American History essay contest is open to students in the fifth through eighth grades in all accredited schools in North County. The topic of

Beyond touring the United States, the Kapelle has performed for audiences in Argentina, the Baltic nations, Canada, Chile, France, Poland, and Russia — and most recently in Scotland and England in 2019. For more information about The Kapelle’s upcoming tour, see cuchicago.edu/ academics/colleges/college-ofarts/music/music-ensembles/ kapelle/tours/.

the American History contest this year was “Imagine that you are a delegate during the 1775-1776 Second Continental Congress. Which colony are you from and what will be important for you to accomplish for your colony?”

The entries are judged by grade level. The winners of the contest are:

Sixth grade: Matilda

Meacham, daughter of Kimberly and Stacey

Meacham, who attends St. Rose Catholic School in Paso

Robles

Eighth grade: Pearl Ojeda, daughter of Joanne and Jesus Ojeda, who attends Templeton Hills Seventh Day Adventist School in Templeton. Matilda

also won the District VII award for sixth-graders.

The Patriots of the American Revolution essay contest is open to students in the ninth through 12th grades. Only one winner is selected. This year’s topic was “select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773-1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation.”

This year’s winner was Katherine Nicholson, daughter of Jed and Cynthia Nicholson, a ninth-grade student at Templeton High School. Katherine also won the District VII award.

Daniel

is coming to the PRCC after serving as a lead pastor all over California

Jena Baird, owner of Dharma Yoga Loft and it new Wellness Lounge, has been teaching yoga in north San Luis Obispo County for 20 years. Contributed Photo

The Kapelle has performed for audiences in Argentina, the Baltic nations, Canada, Chile, France, Poland and Russia — and most recently in Scotland and England in 2019. Contributed Photo

News Briefs: North San Luis Obispo County

PASO ROBLES

City Council Updates Downtown Parking Program

On Feb. 21, the Paso Robles City Council approved updates to the downtown parking program which will take effect March 1.

The following is a summary of the updates:

All patrons will be provided two free hours of parking per day (a license plate must be entered prior to receiving free parking);

• The rate will increase to $2 per hour after the free two hours; which reflects an increase of $1 per hour from the previous rate;

A new mobile app will be launched to replace the WaytoPark app; existing WaytoPark users will be notified of how to transfer account information to the new app once it is launched; Customers can pay or start their parking sessions using:

The new Flowbird mobile application or

The new Pay by Text feature (no app needed) or

• Any of the 34 pay stations (Cash is accepted at 3 pay stations in Downtown)

All downtown parking signs will be updated with the new information;

How to guides and videos are being created and will be released to the public to assist with commonly asked questions

regarding use of the mobile application, kiosks and parking locations (free, paid, permit).

There are no proposed changes to the Senior Downtown Parking Permit Program at this time. The annual Senior Downtown Parking Permits will go on sale starting March 1. Seniors 65 and older can purchase a permit for $30 per year.

Permits are valid from April 1 to March 31. With the Senior Permit, seniors can park in any paid parking space Downtown without payment.

Senior permit requirements:

• Must be 65 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license

Must be a Paso Robles resident (within city limits)

Must be the registered owner of the vehicle

• Must not be a Downtown employee or business owner

• Limited to 500 permits annually

• Limited to 1 permit per household (1 vehicle)

Completed applications must be turned in before April 30

Senior Downtown Parking Permit applications will be available at the following locations starting March 1:

• Paso Robles Police Department

• Paso Robles Senior Center

• Paso Robles Library Online at prcity.com/parking

Additional information regarding the parking program and parking maps can be found online at prcity. com/parking.

ATASCADERO

Adult Kickball Spring Season Registration Extended

The City of Atascadero is now offering a third season of the Adult Kickball League this spring. Games will be held on Wednesday evenings/ nights at the Paloma Creek Softball fields.

The spring season is scheduled to begin games on Wednesday, April 19, and run through June 7. The season will include eight evenings of games. Each game will last seven innings or 1 hour, whichever comes first. All teams will be coed, and applications are accepted on a team basis only, with a minimum of 11 players and a maximum of 15 players.

A team manager’s meeting will be held the week before games are set to begin. The time and date are to be determined.

League fees are $421 per team. Non-residents are $5 per player, and eight or more non-residents add 10 percent ($42.10). Team Registration and fees must be turned in at the front desk of the Colony Park Community Center located at 5599 Traffic Way, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The registration deadline is March 31.

Enrollment Open for Upcoming School Year at Atascadero Fine Arts Academy

The Atascadero Fine Arts Academy is in the process of accepting new student enrollment forms for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

The campus is open to all grade 4-8 students who are interested in incorporating the arts into their education each day. Throughout the year, students can choose from classes including art journaling, journalism, ceramics, visual arts, digital arts, choir, drama, band, strings, ukulele, drums, dance, technology, robotics, and leadership — all built into the school day.

New student enrollment forms are available to families within Atascadero Unified School District and those in neighboring San Luis Obispo County communities.

Enrollment forms may be accessed on the school website, faa.atasusd. org, or picked up directly from the office. Families are encouraged to act quickly as the Open Enrollment window closes on Wednesday, March 15. If enrollment interest exceeds available spaces, a student lottery will be held in early April, and families will be notified in a timely manner.

If your family is interested in learning more about the Open Enrollment process or would like to schedule a campus tour, please visit the Atascadero Fine Arts Academy school website or contact the office at (805) 460-2500.

Police Asking for Publics Help Investigating Fatal Collision

Police are asking for the publics help in investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday morning.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, at approximately 6:13 a.m., the Atascadero

Police Department and Atascadero Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a reported collision on Hwy 41 in the area of Old Morro Road East.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a single-vehicle collision involving a sole occupant. The occupant sustained fatal injuries from the collision. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.

The vehicle was traveling west on Hwy 41 and for an unknown reason, left the roadway near Old Morro East where the vehicle collided with a tree.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is being asked to contact the Atascadero Police Department at (805) 461-5051.

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

Found: Sheriffs Locate Missing Mother and Son

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is no longer searching for two missing persons. Threeyear-old Moziak Rea has been located, and the Sheriff’s Office is no longer searching for his mother, 20-year old Iryie Rea. Sheriff deputies were asked to assist in the search by San Luis Obispo County Child Welfare Services (CWS). The search occurred on Thursday, Feb. 23, and the mother and son were located that same day.

Re-Commissioning Diablo Canyon Power Plant

power plant awaits its relicensing from the NRC

By BLAKE ASHLEY FRINO-GERL

SAN LUIS OBISPO

COUNTY — Last year it was acknowledged that Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant would not decommission its units by 2025 but rather be relicensed through at least 2030.

Pursuing the extension of the plant’s operations is due to the California Energy Commission determining the

extension will “improve statewide electric system reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while additional renewable energy and carbonfree resources come online,” according to Suzanne Hosn, Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications at PG&E.

The Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel was convened by PG&E as a volunteer, non-regulatory group to engage and encourage open public communication through involvement and education. The organization is to engage with the community, and the public has taken the initiative to learn — both good and bad. The public “was informed of a crack in

a weld causing a leak in the Unit 2 reactor coolant system that was discovered in October 2022 and reported to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in December 2022,” as stated in the comment area on diablocanyonpanel.org.

The website states that PG&E claims the cause of the weld defect was fatigue.

In addition to the facilities needing updates, it is within 12 miles of a fault line. If an earthquake occurs without those safety upgrades, it is unknown what ramifications could occur.

A petition was created by the Mothers For Peace, Friends of the Earth, and Environmental Working

HELP INFORM THE FUTURE DECOMMISSIONING OF DIABLO CANYON.

Are you willing to serve on the volunteer Diablo Canyon Decommissioning Engagement Panel that fosters open dialogue between members of the local community and PG&E on topics regarding the future decommissioning of Diablo Canyon Power Plant near Avila Beach?

Join the Engagement Panel. There are several positions subject to appointment or reappointment consistent with the Panel's Charter and the application period runs until March 7, 2023.

Learn more at https://diablocanyonpanel.org or www.pge.com/engagementpanel or scan the QR code:

Group organizations in opposition to a timely renewal of licenses. Renewal applications are supposed to be submitted at least five years before their licenses expire. While these groups want those involved to abide by the law, they oppose the safety and environmental hazards that they see correlating with the power plant. In the petition, found at fingfx. thomsonreuters.com, it states that the NRC should not violate the law “in considering whether to grant PG&E’s request for an exemption from the timely renewal rule” because of their ineligibility due to the risks.

The petition also states that the NRC has no legal validity to give PG&E an exemption that could allow Diablo Canyon to keep running with expired federal licenses. The NRC postponed a decision on the exemptions until March, according to ewg.org. Therefore, by requiring PG&E to submit an updated and complete relicensing application, it will be rest assured

that the NRC has sufficient information to reach a determination.

According to ewg.org, PG&E has admitted that the application was severely outdated and could not be updated or completed until late 2023 — a year before Unit 1 reactor license expires. Reflecting on that makes it appear that PG&E may have to close Diablo Canyon when its licenses expire in fall 2024 for Unit 1 and spring 2025 for the Unit 2 reactor. Therefore, it will stay closed until the NRC approves a new license renewal application. The NRC also acknowledged that PG&E requested an exemption from regulations that would require the reactors to shut down in 2024 and 2025 unless the licenses had been renewed by then.

In contrast, the Biden administration, along with state and federal governments, support nuclear plants for their significant source of energy to curb climate change. In November, such

support was demonstrated when the U.S. Department of Energy approved funding of up to $1.1 billion to prevent closure of Diablo Canyon through a $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit program focused at helping struggling nuclear power reactors stay open.

As of now, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) still shows that the Unit 1’s license expires Nov. 2, 2024, and Unit 2 license ends Aug. 26, 2025. According to NRC Sr. Public Affairs Officer Victor Dricks, PG&E has not filed a license renewal application with the NRC.

Hosn says PG&E requested that the NRC staff resume review of the License Renewal Application (LRA) previously filed in 2009 and suspended in 2016, or issue an exemption allowing the plant to operate until the NRC completes its review of a new LRA. On Jan. 24, NRC clarified the regulatory path will be for PG&E to submit a new LRA, but will be able to leverage previous work associated with the original license renewal application.

“PG&E intends to submit a new application by the end of 2023,” Hosn says. They are developing application materials and supporting documents for the filing.

“PG&E is committed to complying with current legislative policy to ensure the State of California has the option to keep DCPP online past the current expiration date of the licenses to ensure electricity reliability as California continues toward its clean energy future,” Hosn adds. Licenses need to be renewed to keep the DCPP running, so it just appears that the clock is ticking.

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Paso Robles City Library March Slate of Classes

The Paso Robles City Library is a welcoming community hub where excellent informationseeking experiences ignite discovery and learning

All About ADUs

Wednesday, March 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Library Conference Room

Have you been considering adding an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to your property? Learn from city staff all the pros and cons to this trending way to add extra housing for the family or extra income for the budget. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card required for each participant. (Group reservations cannot be processed.) For ages 16+.

Create Felt Coasters with Gorgeous Geometric Motifs

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 17

Materials Pick-Up Party: Wednesday, April 5 6 to 7 p.m., Library Conference Room

Create a set of felt coasters based on traditional Pakistani tile designs. Pakistan is known for its beautiful ceramic tiles with gorgeous geometric motifs. This month’s adult craft applies similar designs to felt applique coasters. This is a perfect class for beginning and intermediate crafters, requiring design, sewing, and embroidery techniques. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Registration with Paso Robles City Library card required for each participant. (Group reservations cannot be processed.) For ages 16+.

Library by Mail

The Paso Robles City Library announces a new service intended for those unable to leave home to visit the library

due to a temporary or permanent health condition. Library by Mail service will enable homebound city residents with 93446 or 93447 zip codes and valid Paso Robles City Library cards to borrow print books, books on CD, and DVDs from the collection and have them delivered to their homes via U.S. Mail. Funded through the Paso Robles Library Foundation, the service will be free of charge for registered participants. Go to prcity.com/library for more information.

Free Tax Preparation

Saturdays, February 4 through April 8

Looking for a particular tax form? Reference Desk staff can assist you with accessing and printing federal and state tax forms. Looking for free help preparing or filing your 2022 taxes? IRS-certified AARP Tax Aide volunteers are available to help on Saturdays from February 4 through April 8 at the Paso Robles City Library. Make your appointment and learn which documents you’ll need to bring by visiting ccfreetax.org or by calling (805) 931-6308.

Children’s Story Times

Mondays: Animal Tales with Miss Frances at 2:30 p.m. A story and craft appropriate for children in grades K-5.

Tuesdays: Cuentos y Crafts with Cristal at 4 p.m. Bilingual stories and craft appropriate for children in grades K-5.

Wednesdays: Preschool Story Time with Miss Melissa at 10 a.m. Stories and a craft specially selected for school readiness, ages 4-6.

Fridays: Toddler Story Time with Miss Cappy at 10 and 11 a.m. Stories, songs and a craft specially selected for early literacy skills, ages 1-3.

The Paso Robles City Library is located at 1000 Spring Street and is open Monday-Friday, 9-7 and Saturday 9-4. For more information, visit prcity.com.

Atascadero Greyhound Foundation

AWARENESS - PREVENTION - INTERVENTION - EDUCATION

CONTACT INFO

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

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

Friends of the Paso Robles Library

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

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

CONTACT INFO

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

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

Cash donations always welcome!

BOARD MEETINGS:

Call 805-237-3870 for info

Cancer Support Community – California Central Coast

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

1051 Las Tablas Rd. Templeton, CA 93465

(805) 238-4411

Monday - Thursday 9 am – 4 pm

Fridays by Appointment cscslo.org

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

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

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

For information about making donations, adoptions, etc, visit redwingshorsesanctuary.com.

For upcoming events, visit facebook.com/pg/redwingshorses/events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT INFO

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

Redwings is always looking for volunteers to help us provide the highest standard of care for our horses and burros. You do not need to have any prior horse experience to volunteer at Redwings. If you would like to work with our horses, the first step is to take a Volunteer Training Class. This class covers sanctuary rules, basic safe horsemanship skills, and an introduction to some of the horses that you will be working with. After completion of the class you are welcome to come volunteer and help with the horses any time during our volunteer hours. Volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3:30pm, and we are closed on Sundays and Mondays. Note: We do not allow volunteers to ride the horses at Redwings.

There are other ways to get involved and volunteer at Redwings too. We have opportunities to help in our rose and memorial garden, volunteering in the office, helping with events and fundraising, and more. Please submit the form below to schedule a volunteer training or contact our office: info@redwingshorsesanctuary.org or (805) 237-3751.

Terry Cameron McClain Sr., age 77, passed away on January 26, 2023, at Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, California.

Terry was born in Glendale, California, on August 26, 1945, to Floyd and Hazel McClain. Terry and his older brother Monte grew up playing baseball and football in the San Fernando Valley.

Many of these teams were coached by

their dad, Floyd, who instilled a strong sense of family in both of the boys. Terry met Mary Iavello after graduating high school, where they both worked at the local grocery store. Terry swept Mary off her feet with his blue eyes and big personality, and they married in 1963.

Terry and Mary were blessed to have three children, Terry Jr., Linda, and Scott.

Terry had a sharp mind and was very industrious. Throughout his life, he held many different types of jobs, including working in numerous trades. These jobs included working for the Post Office as a mailman, VW and Porsche mechanic, long-haul truck driver, plumber, and construction superintendent, and worked as a building inspector for both San Luis Obispo County in California and for the City of Mesa in Arizona. His self-taught construction experience led him to build two homes for his family, one in Atascadero, California, and one in Payson, Arizona.

Terry and Mary moved to Atascadero

Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the San Luis Obispo Post-Acute Center. Born on January 11, 1935, to Ethel and Charles Jones in Dayton, Ohio, she was the fifth of six children. After graduating from Fairmont High School, she worked for Ohio Bell to help pay for her continuing education at the local college. She transferred to the Oregon Business College, where she met John Williams. They married in 1957. After John graduated college, he worked with San Luis Obispo County as Agriculture Commissioner, and they settled in Atascadero. They built their home on Alamo Road and moved in on their first daughter’s second birth-

Two Arrested After Narcotics and Weapons Investigation

suspected fentanyl seized potentially could have contributed to thousands of overdose deaths, according to the Sheriff’s Office. In addition to the loaded firearm, a replica of an M4 style rifle was located in the vehicle.

NIPOMO — Two people were arrested by the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office after deputies stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

After stopping the vehicle, deputies found both the male and female occupants under the influence of a controlled substance. Salvador Pompa, 40, of Santa Maria was found to have a loaded and concealed handgun on him. The 9mm handgun was an un-serialized ghost gun. Further investigation led to the discovery of large quantities of narcotics in the vehicle. Deputies seized 4 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, 3 ounces of suspected fentanyl and a large quantity of suspected heroin in addition to $2,700 in cash. The total street value of the narcotics seized is approximately $18,000. The amount of

The female occupant, Jeddika Zepeda, 34, of Santa Maria was arrested for conspiracy, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, under the influence of a controlled substance, and knowingly bringing a controlled substance into the jail.

Pompa was ultimately arrested for conspiracy, being a felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm with a prior felony conviction, possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm, transportation for sale of narcotics, transport of a controlled substance, knowingly bringing a controlled substance into the jail, and several other drug-related charges.

According to sheriff’s deputies, both Pompa and Zepeda were booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail.

in 1974 to raise their children. Terry followed in his father’s footsteps and coached many of his kid’s teams, including soccer, softball, and baseball. Terry was also instrumental in establishing soccer in Atascadero with three other coaches. As soccer grew in the area, he traveled with the boys to games over the county. He also invested a great deal of time in coaching baseball. His youngest son, Scott, went on to play professionally, and Terry and Mary enjoyed traveling in the United States and Japan to watch him play.

Terry and Mary moved to Arizona in 1994 and ended up building a home in Payson, Arizona. Terry retired from the City of Mesa in 2009. In 2013, Terry and Mary a moved back to Atascadero to reunite with family and old friends. In his retirement, Terry was able to spend time with his grandchildren, Marissa, Michael, Megan, Kyle, and Kennedy, and support them in their endeavors. He loved his family and took pride in

day. Mom was a stay-at-home mom raising their three daughters. After their divorce, over the years, mom had several jobs to support the girls – waitress, telephone operator, newspaper ad copywriter, house cleaning business, shoe sales, and eventually, shoe store. She also loved gardening. She was a member of the Bel Canto Singers and the Pioneer Players. She served on the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees for several years. She was a member of the Memorial Church, which later became the Atascadero Bible Church (ABC), for 65 years. She is preceded in death by her

Sheriff’s Asking for Public’s Help in Shooting Investigation

Sheriff’s Office trying to identify vehicle from a shooting on Nov. 4, 2022

ARROYO GRANDE — San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Deputies are continuing their investigation of a shooting that occurred in November 2022.

On Nov. 4, 2022, deputies responded to the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, where a male was transported after sustaining a gunshot wound. The victim, Arroyo Grande resident Alexander Montero Pille, 28, died at the hospital.

According to a press release from the Sheriff’s office, the involved parties who were present during the incident and transported Pille to the hospital initially reported the shooting was related to a road rage incident on Los Berros Road. During the investigation, Sheriff’s detectives learned the victim was with the involved parties in a vehicle near the Lopez Lake area

UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], Case no. 230591

09:04 — John Jones, of Tehachapi, was on-view arrest on the corner of 12th and Riverside Ave for POSSESSION FOR SALES OF METHAMPHETAMINE [11378 HS], TRANSPORTATION OR SALE OF METHAMPHETAMINE [11379(A)HS], Case no. 230593

18:45 — Thomas Tracey, of Paso Robles was arrested for DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B)VC], CHILD ENDANGERMENT [273A(A)PC], Case no. 230599

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

01:18 — Victor De La Cruz Garcia, of Paso Robles was on-view arrest on the 3300 block of Oak St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC],

being a good provider for them. He also enjoyed gardening and was always willing to help family and friends with projects.

With his great sense of humor, Terry had a penchant for nicknames...whether it be Gus, Mog, Big Al, P Diddy, Alice, or Wanda, they were all terms of endearment. His big smile and those blue eyes will be greatly missed.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Hazel, and his brother, Monte. He is survived by his wife, Mary, son Terry (Kelly), daughter Linda (Brian), and son, Scott.

The McClain Family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Twin Cities Hospital for the excellent care they provided to Terry and the support they extended to the family.

No services will be held, but a private family memorial will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association.

parents, Ethel and Charles Jones, sister Charlene Branham and Paula Aydelotte, and brothers, Robert & Dale Jones. She is survived by her sister Wanda McGinnis & brother Joe Jones. She is also survived by her daughters Debbie (Butch) Baker of Beatty, Nevada, Denise (Dale) Stanley of Paso Robles, and Donene Williams (Michael Anderson) of Somerville, Massachusetts, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A special thanks to the SLO PostAcute Center doctors and staff for the care given to the mom during her stay.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a future date.

DEATHS JOSEPH DOWNEY age 58 a resident of San Miguel passed away on 02/11/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

KELLY DEAN age 64 a resident of Cayucos passed away on 02/13/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

HORTENSE MENDOZA age 78 a resident of San Miguel passed away on 02/08/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

CLIVE RUPERT age 61 a resident of Templeton passed away on 02/10/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

ROSE POVERO age 93 a resident of Los Osos passed away on 02/21/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

STEVEN ARSENAULT age 76 a resident of Morro Bay passed away on 02/06/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

FELIPE GONZALEz age 80 a resident of Paso Robles passed away on 02/07/2023

In the care of Blue Sky Cremation Service

MARCIA EMELIA HARDCASTLE, 77, of Pismo Beach passed away on February 14th 2023. Services are in the care of Marshall-Spoo Sunset Funeral Chapel of Grover Beach.

ZAKARY COPELAND, 48, of Paso Robles, passed away January 16, 2023.

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

CURTIS WILKERSON, 68, of Grover Beach, passed away January 27, 2023.

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

ARLENE MONSON, 92, of Arroyo Grande, passed away January 29, 2023.

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

MICHAEL MAYSEY, 74, of Grover Beach, passed away January 29, 2023.

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

JANIS SHIELDS, 88, of Arroyo Grande, passed away February 5, 2023.

of rural Arroyo Grande when the incident occurred. Based on the investigation, Sheriff’s detectives believe the shooting was unrelated to a road rage incident. One of the involved parties in this incident is currently in custody at the San Luis Obispo County Jail. No additional names or information regarding this incident are being released due to the ongoing investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office asks anyone who saw a newer dark grey lifted Toyota Tacoma with gold rims (refer to included photos) on the evening of the initial incident on Nov. 4, 2022, near the Lopez Lake area to contact Sheriff’s detectives at (805) 781-4500.

was on-view arrest on the 100 block of Niblick Rd for PETTY THEFT [484(A)PC], Case no. 230607

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

02:30 — Pedro Holguin, of Paso Robles was on-view arrest on the corner of 12th and Vine St for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A)VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT [23152(B) VC], Case no. 230608

08:33 — Cord Charlton, of Paso Robles was taken into custody on the 1200 block of Ysabel Ave for WILLFULLY TO VIOLATE A WRITTEN PROMISE TO APPEAR IN COURT [853.7PC], Case no. 230609

E and Ramada Dr for DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL [23152(A) VC], DUI ALCOHOL/0.08 PERCENT

[23152(B)VC], Case no. 230615

23:29 — Marcelino Martinezfrancisco, of Paso Robles was on-view arrest

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

JERRY BONNIFIELD, 80, of Paso Robles, Ca, passed away February 21, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Kuhel-Nicolay Funeral Home

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SANTA MARGARITA LAKE (Salinas Reservoir): 107.1% capacity

LOPEZ LAKE: 61.5% capacity

LAKE NACIMIENTO: 86% capacity

LAKE SAN ANTONIO: 41% capacity

WHALE ROCK: 90.56% capacity

WEATHER

FRIDAY 60º | 34º

SATURDAY 53º | 39º

SUNDAY 51º | 36º

MONDAY 54º | 34º

TUESDAY 54º | 33º

no. 230213 01:17

Fidel Mendozadelacruz, of Paso

17:11 — Gonzalez Ponce, of Paso Robles was on-view arrest on the 100 block of Olive St for PUBLIC INTOXICATION [647(F)PC], CHILD ENDANGERMENT [273A(A)PC], Case no. 230613

21:30 — Eric Contreras, of Salinas was on-view arrest on the corner of HWY 46

WEDNESDAY 57º | 36º

Robles

ARREST

Both Pompa and Zepeda were booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail

Donna Marlene Williams, 87, of Atascadero/Paso Robles, passed away peacefully on

TERRY CAMERON MCCLAIN SR. 1945-2023

DONNA MARLENE WILLIAMS 1935-2023

WORSHIP DIRECTORY

ATASCADERO GOSPEL CHAPEL

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

AWAKENING WAYS 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

Spring at the Zoo and Irish Potatoes

in those options, visit charlespaddockzoo.org for more information.

barbie butz COLUMNIST

Tickets are now on sale for the 9th Annual Brew at the Zoo scheduled for Saturday, April 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. While you “party with the animals” at the Charles Paddock Zoo, you can sample a variety of craft beer, cider, wine and distilled spirits. There will be live music and contests with prizes. Food will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $40 on line, $50 at the door and $15 for a designated driver. For more information go to VisitAtascadero.com/ Brew-at-the-Zoo

Want to hold a birthday party for someone special? Consider holding the party at the Zoo. There are several birthday party options like the “Party Animal” Package, the “Wild Party” Package” and the “Host-Your-Own” Package. Also available is a guided tour by one of the Zoo educators. For the cost involved

The Charles Paddock Zoo is located at 9305 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero at the Atascadero Lake Park. The hours of operation are April-October 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November-March 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spring is a great time of the year at the Zoo because your backyard friends are back. Come enjoy fur and feathers for a limited time, and some new guests at the Spring Festival Charles Paddock Zoo, April 2-16. The spring festival is included with general admission to the Zoo. For more information call (805) 461-5080 visit the website charlespaddockzoo.org. Calling all Bunco players! Don’t miss out on the Quota of Atascadero O’Bunco Night on Thursday, March 16 at Atascadero Kiwanis Hall, 7848 Pismo Avenue, Atascadero. Tickets are $20 and include food and some beverages. Contact Sylvia Biddle at (805) 37-7326 for reservations.

Fundraiser proceeds from the event will support the philanthropic work of the nonprofit organization.

The recipe this week would go nicely as a side for ham or corned beef. With St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, consider serving this with sandwiches using leftover corned beef.

Warm Potato Salad with Garden Peas and Bacon

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds small red potatoes, unpeeled

1 pound garden peas, shelled

1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

• 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2 cup olive oil (some of the bacon drippings may be used in place of some of the oil)

• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for about 12 minutes. Drain and slice. Combine with peas, bacon, and chives. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour over potato mixture, tossing gently to combine. Serves 6

This next recipe for onion and potato soup would be perfect for

A One Man Steer

ever bought were four purebred Angus heifers and an Angus bull. This comprised my show string that I paraded all over by the time I was 17.

the weather we are having this winter.

Triple Onion & Potato Soup

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter or oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 large yellow onions, chopped

• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

3 potatoes, peeled and diced

5 cups chicken stock or broth

1/4 cup cream

• Salt and pepper

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions:

In a large saucepan, heat butter. Cook garlic, onion, and tomato for about 5 minutes. Stir in dill, potato, and stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. In a food processor, puree about one-third soup mixture with cream. Return to the pot, reheat gently, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives and serve. Serves 6 Cheers!

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

lee pitts COLUMNIST

The first animal I ever owned all by myself, or in this case, owned me, was the meanest show steer in existence. I named him Abe in honor of my idol Abraham Lincoln, and I want to take this opportunity to apologize to our 16th president for desecrating his name in such a manner.

Abe was an Angus steer my teacher picked out for me and I learned my lesson right there to never let another person buy livestock for me, and in 40 years of trading cattle, I never did.

I don’t want any Angus breeders getting mad at me for implying that Angus have a disposition problem, but ancient Angus breeders will admit that Angus cattle 50 years ago could run a little ‘hot’. If there are any Angus breeders who question my loyalty to the breed may I remind them that every one of my show steers was Angus and the first breeding cattle I

Not only was Abe a bad actor, he was also a chronic bloater which meant I spent hours walking him until he released all the greenhouse gases bottled up inside him. And believe me, Abe had a carbon footprint bigger than Al Gore. Speaking of footprints, Abe was the best kicker I’ve ever come in contact with.

To get ready for the fair we had a practice show at the ball field and my teacher held a safety rope around Abe’s neck just in case I couldn’t control him. To no one’s surprise, Abe got away from me and drug my teacher around the bases before someone’s father saved my teacher’s life by cutting my brand new neck rope. But this only raised a far bigger problem: how were we going to catch Abe before he scaled the fence to terrorize and torment the town? I had several rodeo contractors bidding for Abe’s services and Abe would have made me filthy rich if he’d have been left intact.

You can imagine how surprised everyone was when

Abe and I won the county fair showmanship contest but by then Abe had taken pity on me and stood as still and straight as a West Point plebe. And I swear I didn’t use any pharmaceuticals to subdue him. I didn’t even know such things existed but still that was the rumor around the barns. How else could I explain the magical metamorphosis?

Winning beef showmanship meant I qualified to compete in the round robin where the winners of the sheep, swine, beef, and dairy contests had to show each others animal. You can imagine the fear that swept over the fairgrounds. I could certainly see it in the eyes of the tiny gal who’d won hog showmanship when we exchanged a lead strap for a cane. The problem for the others was that Abe was a one-man steer, and everyone knew it. In anticipation, fair officials relocated the ambulance from the rodeo grounds to the showmanship arena and calf ropers had their ropes at the ready.

The casualties that day included a sheep showman who got PTSD, the aforementioned hog showman who became a

Make Good Choices

rev. elizabeth rowley hogue COLUMNIST

American New Thought writer, teacher, and leader Ernest Holmes observed, “The universe can only give us what we take, and since our taking is a thing of consciousness, the universe can only give us what we are aware of.”

The quote suggests that what we experience in our lives is directly related to our level of consciousness and awareness. According to this quote, the universe constantly offers us various experiences, but we can only receive what we are conscious of and willing to accept.

For example, if we are unaware

of the abundance and opportunities around us, we may not recognize them or take advantage of them. However, if we cultivate an abundance mindset and become more conscious of the opportunities around us, we are more likely to attract and manifest abundance.

In other words, our consciousness shapes our perception of reality, and what we focus on and believe in determines what we experience. Likewise, the universe responds to our consciousness and delivers experiences accordingly. Therefore, to experience more abundance, joy, love, and positivity in our lives, we must first become conscious of them and align our thoughts and actions accordingly.

I frequently remind students to get out of their heads. Staying in your head prevents you from participating in the boundless good happening all around you in your life. It locks you into experiencing your thoughts

about life rather than life itself. You have trained yourself to behave a certain way. You can retrain yourself to focus on the good, to be peaceful, poised, and calm, and to perpetuate the goodness and love you are experiencing. Don’t hide your joy, bliss, harmony, wisdom, love, peace, and prosperity. Divide it. Please share it with everyone. The world needs you and your light.

Ernest Holmes also observed, “We are at liberty to choose what manner of life we shall live. We should feel that in this choice, we are backed by all the will, purpose, and all the law of the universe.”

He reminds us of the power of choice that each individual possesses in their life. According to Holmes, we have the freedom to decide how we want to live our lives, and we should feel confident in that choice, knowing that the universe supports us. The universe has your back.

vegetarian for life, and a dairy showman with chronic foot problems after Abe had walked all over his feet. (Actually, Abe may have saved that guy’s life because he didn’t pass the physical to go to the Vietnam Meat Grinder due to the flat feet Abe gave him.)

The ultimate disgrace occurred when all the winners took a turn around the rodeo arena at the big Saturday night rodeo, which was meant to be a big honor, but by this time, fair officials had seen enough of Abe and they were worried Abe would get loose and menace the midway. So Abe was left tied up in his stall, and what should have been my most memorable moment turned into my worst nightmare because I had to ride on a flatbed trailer with the fair queen and her court. And to top it off I had to wear white show pants.

In summation, I lost $13 dollars for countless hours of surviving Abe, cried the night before they hauled him away, and couldn’t wait to buy my next steer.

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

In other words, Holmes suggests that the universe is not indifferent to our choices and desires but is aligned with our aspirations and intentions. The universe supports us in our pursuit of a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Furthermore, the quote implies that the universe operates according to laws that govern everything, including our lives. Therefore, when we make a choice, we should align it with these universal laws and principles to ensure that our actions are in harmony with the natural order of things.

We have the power to create the life we want to live, and the universe is on our side in this endeavor.

Make good choices.

And so it is.

Elizabeth Rowley Hogue

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TRANSACTING BUSINESS

DATE: 09/23/1987 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. ELAINA CANO, County Clerk By GUGALDE, Deputy New Fictitious Business Name Statement, Expires 02/27/2028

PUB: 03/02, 03/09. 03/16, 03/23/2023 LEGAL CM 99

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CONNIE B. HAUETER, aka CONNIE BRADFORD HAUETER, aka CONNIE SUE BRADFORD

CASE NO. 23PR-0038

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CONNIE B. HAUETER, aka CONNIE BRADFORD HAUETER, aka CONNIE SUE BRAD-

FORD

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATHY C. BRADFORD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN LUIS OBISPO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KATHY C. BRADFORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/21/2023 at 9:00AM in Dept. 4 located at 1050 MONTEREY ST., SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93408

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of

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

Attorney for Petitioner: ERI-

KA L. RASCON:

MEDEROS, ORMONDE & RASCON

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STATE OF INDIANA CLAY CIRCUIT COURT 2023 TERM

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF ELANA MAISEY RICHARDSON CAUSE NO. 11C01-2210GU-000043 A Minor Child

ALIAS SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

To: Ashli Morgan Fellom, whose current whereabouts are unknown: You are hereby notified that you have been named by the person named as the Petitioner in the Court indicated above, for a guardianship action regarding your minor child, Elana Maisey Richardson, filed on October 4, 2022. This cause of action can be heard in your absence. It is your responsibility to notify the Court listed above of your current address and any changes to your address, so that you can be notified of actions taken in this case, including but not limited to hearing dates. You must respond within thirty (30) days after the last notice of the action is

published, and if you fail to do so,

married man as his sole and separate property as to an undivided one-half interest and Evangelina Perez, a married woman as her sole and separate property as to an undivided onehalf interest, all as tenants in common

shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: Carlos B Perez a

disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either

of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site https://mkconsultantsinc.com/trustees-sales/, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6801. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of

purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website https://mkconsultantsinc.com/trustees-sales/, using the file number assigned to this case 22-6801 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date:

2/3/2023 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949427-2010 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer LEGAL CM 93

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 661

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 661. The primary provisions of the Ordinance are as follows:

This Ordinance repeals and replaces Title 4, Public Safety, Chapter 7, Fire Code, of the Atascadero Municipal Code, for the implementation of the California Building and Fire Codes, and accept findings of facts to support the imposition of requirements greater than the requirements established by or pursuant to the California Building Standards Code.

The Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council on February 28, 2023, by the following roll call vote:

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

A complete copy of the Ordinance is on file in the City Clerk’s Office, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California

DATED: March 1, 2023 S/D. James, Deputy

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residents in Parkfield were stuck at home, nearly packed in with snow.

Parkfield resident Jill Easterbrook told Paso Robles Press downed powerlines led to having no power for most of the weekend.

“We had so much snow and the kids loved it. Almost seemed like Christmas morning,” Easterbrook said of the over 6 inches of snow they woke up to.

The abundance of snow brought some unseasonal tourism to the area, which was greatly appreciated by the team at Parkfield Cafe.

“It was pretty wild,” said Lauren Varian, “The cafe was extremely busy.”

Varian described snowmen popping up throughout the valley and her brother even attempted snowboarding. She reports the cafe went through 250 pounds of potatoes and the coffee maker never stopped.

“The cafe is a pretty cozy place to be in with the snow — it’s always fun to have a lot of people in town,” Varian added.

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support or endorse any candidate for elective office.”

Though the district did not specify which candidate they were referring to, special election candidate Kenney Enney filed a complaint against the district on Sunday, Feb. 26 — two days following the district’s press release.

A special election was initiated after a petition was successful in terminating provisionally appointed trustee Enney, who was sworn in on Oct. 11, 2022. He was appointed to fill the seat left behind by Chris Bausch, who left the PRJUSD to fill a seat on Paso Robles City Council.

The special election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, and is estimated to cost PRJUSD $453,000.

The petition itself did not specify the reason for terminating Enney. However, enough signatures were collected, and a special election was scheduled. There are only two candidates vying for the seat: Enney, a retired Marine and rancher, and Angela Hollander, a retired nonprofit manager.

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makers shared the stories behind their wines, and the guests were able to gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship that went into each bottle.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the grand tasting. With over 200 wines on

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Los Angeles and Ventura County received a blizzard warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) last weekend. Snow and frozen roads closed the Grapevine, which led to an increase in traffic on Highway 101.

Between the snow melt-off and rainy week, our season rainfall and reservoir levels have increased. Paso Robles

Water Division has recorded an average annual rainfall total of 14.21 inches from 1942 to June 2019. Atascadero

Mutual Water Company records an average annual rainfall of 17.53 with records going back to 1915.

The last time our county saw any kind of “snow flurry” was in 2019. In an article Lindsey wrote, featured in Santa Maria Times in December 2019, described the “most famous snow event occurred Dec. 15, 1988, when an intense storm from the eastern part of the Gulf of Alaska combined with a cold, upper-level low-pressure system that moved through Central California from Nevada.” That system, Lindsey says produced records amount of snow in North County that accumulated to 5-8 inches.

The district stated they have requested the unnamed candidate in their press release to “cease using its logo for campaign purposes and will be forced to continue to expend District resources and pursue all appropriate actions to ensure its logo is only used with authorization.”

Adding that the district bases its reason for the cease because “State law prohibits the District from using its resources to support or oppose candidates for office.”

Enney filed his complaint with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) against the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE), the PRJUSD, SLO County Superintendent of Education James Brescia, Superintendent of PRJUSD Curt Dubost, and community member Carey Alvord-Schof, for violations of the State Political Reform Act.

In a press release sent to Paso Robles Press from Enney, his complaint “alleges that the two education entities illegally expended public taxpayer funds under Penal Code 424, and failed to report these illegal expenditures as “contributions” under Chapter 4 of title 9 of the Government Code.”

offer, the guests were spoiled for choice. They made their way from one winery to the next, sipping and swirling their glasses, as they savored the different aromas and flavors. The winemakers were eager to share their passion for Rhônestyle wines, engaging in lively conversations with the guests.

The guests were amazed at the

while Georgia Brown will be a magnet program district-wide with no boundaries.

The motion pass the above plan was approved with Trustees Dorian Baker and Frank Triggs voting no. McCoy clarified that when speak-

Here is the rainfall and reservoir levels as of Tuesday, Feb. 28:

Rainfall Year-to-Date

Paso Robles — 21.17

• Templeton — 25.29

• Atascadero — 22.69

• Santa Margarita — 35.29

Reservoir Levels Salinas — 106.7

Lake Lopez — 60.8

Lake Naci — 86

San Antonio — 41

• Whale Rock — 90.56

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 Lindsey predicted another cold front coming through the Central Coast with “strong to gale-force southwesterly winds with speeds of 25 to 38 mph and gusts up to 45 mph.”

At the time of printing, the rain was expected through Wednesday, March 1, with rainfall ranging between 0.50 and 1.50 inches. Once again, Lindsey predicts snow levels dropping to 1,500 feet away from the ocean Wednesday morning. By Thursday morning when you receive your weekly copy of Paso Robles Press, we will know the extent of the winter storm.

By definition, Penal Code 424 makes it a crime for a public officer or a trustee of public funds to misappropriate the funds for improper use. If convicted, it is a felony that would result in up to four years in jail or prison, fines up to $10,000 and disqualification from holding public office.

Addressing the campaign signs usage of the district logo — confirming Enney is the candidate the district was referring to — Enney’s campaign attorney, Charles Bell of Sacramento, dismissed Dubost’s contentions as “completely baseless,” saying Enney’s use of the PRJUSD “logo” materials was “a clear case of application of the ‘fair use’ exception to federal copyright and state corporate laws.” Bell noted, “Dubost’s acts in particular dragged the school district into the April 18 election positioned against Enney, a position flatly violative of the Penal and Elections Codes.”

Enney accuses Brescia, Dubost, and Alvord-Schof of “formulating and implementing a petition campaign to qualify a measure for the purpose of depriving Enney, a critic of PRJUSD fiscal and gender policies, of his appointive PRJUSD Trustee position.”

variety of wines on offer, from the crisp and refreshing white wines to the bold and complex reds. There was something for everyone, from the novice wine drinker to the experienced connoisseur.

Throughout the event, guests eagerly made their way to the silent auction, bidding on rare and unique bottles of Rhône-

ing to parents and staff, they would like to see the Georgia Brown, along with the dual-immersion program, to be moved back to the 36th Street campus and allow Glen Speck to stay where they are. This would eliminate the described plan, known as the “double move.”

“Reason being, because there is culture there and we want to keep

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Additionally, Enney states he has obtained public records that show Brescia, Dubost, and Alvord-Schof conspired to expedite the qualification process of the petition.

Paso Robles Press has reached out to Brescia, Dubost, and Alvord-Schof for comment. We have also requested the public records Enney refers to above and a copy of the filed complaint.

At the time of printing, Paso Robles Press did not receive a response from Dubost.

Brescia stated that as of noon on Tuesday, his office had not received any communications from the FPPC on the matter, adding, “My office and I take any complaints seriously and will work with the FPPC to respond to any questions/complaints.”

Alvord-Schof was a key organizer in the petition to remove Kenney and push for a special election. She is also the supervisor of homeless & foster youth services for PRJUSD.

“I formulated and implemented this petition using personal facilities, time, and expenses. No educational agencies or leaders were involved,” said AlvordSchof of Enney’s allegations against her. “While I appreciate the credit, the petition was the result of input by

style wines. The silent auction was a hit with the attendees, who went home with some amazing wines to add to their collections. The proceeds from the auction totaled an impressive $16,000, which went to support the Rhône Rangers organization’s educational endeavors and scholarship programs. The success of the silent auction was

that because it is a part of who the school is, its a part of who the people are that are there,” explained McCoy. Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Brad Pawlowski told the board that the 36th Street campus is in motion to be remodeled; therefore, students will have to leave to another campus regardless. Staff are currently working to address safety

many community members who have a strong interest in seeing the school district focus on the actual day-to-day challenges of teachers and not ideology. The effort did involve dozens of private citizen volunteers who helped collect signatures for this successful petition.”

Enney told Paso Robles Press that following the district’s first letter to him, he amended future printing to not include their logo but did not provide the requested complaint and public documents to us.

Paso Robles Press has also reached out to the FPPC for confirmation and a copy of the complaint. An FPPC communications director told Paso Robles Press that under FPPC regulations (18360), they cannot confirm or release any information regarding a complaint until two days after they inform any respondent of the complaint. The FPPC review process can take up to 14 days to decide if the complaint has merit for an investigation. Any updates on the filed complaint will not be available until early next week.

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

a testament to the generosity and dedication of the Rhône Rangers community and will go a long way in ensuring the continued growth and success of the American Rhône-style wine industry.

Overall, the Rhône Rangers Experience was a unique celebration of the rich and diverse history of Rhône-style wines.

concerns, including increased traffic.

After a lengthy discussion between trustees on the dual-immersion program, campus location, and the history of Georgia Brown, a motion was made. McCoy made a motion to direct staff to bring back options to keep the dual immersion program at the 36th Street campus. Trustee Joel Peterson seconded the motion under

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It was a chance for the winemakers to showcase their craft and for the guests to learn and appreciate the beauty of these wines. As the guests left the event, they were already looking forward to the next Rhône Rangers Experience, where they could once again indulge in their love for these amazing wines.

the condition that staff brings pros and cons of each option.

The motion for staff to present the above information at the Tuesday, March 28, meeting was approved with a 3-2 vote — Trustees Nathan Williams and Jim Cogan voting no.

The next PRJUSD board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m.

Snow covered cabin on the V6 Ranch in Parkfield on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Overlooking the snow covered valley on the V6 Ranch in Parkfield. Photos by Lauren Varian

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Welcome to the announcement of the winners of the 2023 Best of North SLO County Readers Poll! After weeks of voting and thousands of entries, we're thrilled to share the results with you in our special 10th Anniversary section of Paso Robles Press and Atascadero News.

This year's poll features dozens of categories, ranging from the best restaurants and wineries to the best places to hike and the best local celebrities. Each category was a chance for you, the readers, to share your opinions and give a shout-out to the businesses and people that make North SLO County such a special place.

We're proud to recognize the winners, who have been chosen by the people who know North SLO County best — its residents and visitors. We hope that the results of the poll will

help you discover new favorite places, or reaffirm your love for long-time local treasures.

In addition, we're excited to announce that the winner of the $10,000 ad package is Street Side Ale House of North County Restaurant Group for receiving the most votes overall in the 2023 Best of North SLO County Readers Poll! This award is a special recognition for the business that received the most votes across all categories in the poll. Congratulations to North County Restaurant Group on this impressive achievement!

Thank you again to all of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who participated in the poll, and a special congratulations to all of this year's winners!

Be sure to check your mail boxes this week for our special edition of our March Paso Robles Magazine and Atascadero News Magazine that is filled with this year’s winners as well!

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BEST INDIVIDUAL WINNER

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SHOPPING & RETAIL

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BEST FASHION Anna & Co

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BEST ANTIQUES Reminisce

BEST THRIFT STORE North County Thrift Store

BEST FLOWERS & FLORIST Bloom N Grow

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BEST GIFT SHOP Perry’s Parcel & Gift

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BEST CASUAL ATTIRE Bloke/Farron/Anna & Co.

BEST FURNITURE Atrium Mercantile

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BEST COFFEEHOUSE Malibu Brew

BEST OVERALL FOOD & BEVERAGE Streetside Ale House

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Guesthouse Grill

BEST PIZZA DELIVERY

Fatte’s Pizza

BEST PIZZA DINE-IN Nardonne’s Pizza

BEST PIZZA BUFFET

Mountain Mike’s

BEST SPECIALTY PIZZA Capricciosa by Trattoria di LUCA

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & BEAUTY

BEST URGENT CARE OR CLINIC Urgent Care Atascadero

Theron Stout

SURGICAL AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY Jeremy Lansford

BEST ORTHODONTIST Dr. Jason Pambrun

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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BEST BACKYARD DESIGN AND BUILD California Pools

BEST CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS Big Creek

BEST FLOORING Templeton Floors

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BEST MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY

Central Coast Moving and Storage

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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Jaime Silveira

BEST REAL ESTATE GROUP Malik Real Estate Group

BEST MORTGAGE OR HOME LOANS Colony Mortgage

BEST INSURANCE AGENT Terry Mulhall

BEST TAX PREP OR CPA George Duck CPA

BEST BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Tidwell Bookkeeping Services, Inc.

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BEST PET GROOMING & CARE Steampup Parlor

BEST VETERINARIAN OR PET HOSPITAL El Camino Veterinary Hospital

BEST FEED STORE

Atascadero Hay & Feed

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BEST HOTEL The Carlton Hotel

BEST OUTDOOR EVENT VENUE

Barrelhouse Brewing Co.

BEST INDOOR EVENT VENUE Rava Winery

BEST WEDDING VENUE Rava Winery

BEST EVENT SUPPLY COMPANY All About Events

BEST ART GALLERY Studios on the Park

BEST PLACE FOR A GIRL’S NIGHT OUT Cielo Rooftop Bar

BEST PLACE FOR A GUY’S NIGHT OUT Outlaws

BEST PLACE FOR A FAMILY OUTING Tin City

BEST U12 KIDS ENTERTAINMENT Hop’s Bounce House

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BEST BOUNCE HOUSE OR PARTY SUPPLY Hop’s Bounce House

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BEST PARK PLAYGROUND Atascadero Lake Park

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

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WINE & VINEYARDS

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BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES, AND TAP HOUSES

BEST BAR, TAVERN, PUB, OR TAP HOUSE Ancient Owl

BEST BREWERY Barrel House

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