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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

CRIME DATA LISTED BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON THE RECEIPT OF UPDATED INFORMATION. ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNCOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

TO READ THE FULL WEEK’S REPORT, GO TO OUR WEBSITES: ATASCADERONEWS.COM • PASOROBLESPRESS.COM

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 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

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

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

RESERVOIR LEVELS

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

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

FRIDAY 60º | 34º

SATURDAY 53º | 39º

SUNDAY 51º | 36º

MONDAY 54º | 34º

TUESDAY 54º | 33º

WEDNESDAY 57º | 36º

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: lee pitts COLUMNIST

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.

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 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.) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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