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Grace Camp of Atascadero makes the 2021 Dean’s List as she works toward a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Contributed photo
Atascadero High School Graduate Makes Spring 2021 Dean’s List Grace Camp attends Adelphi University, working towards a Bachelor of Science in nursing By PATRICK PATTON patrick@atascaderonews.com
ATASCADERO — Grace Camp of Atascadero has been named to Adelphi University’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List. Camp is a junior at Adelphi and is working toward a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She was among a select group of outstanding students recognized by Adelphi’s deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing, and Public Health, Social Work, and Psychology for their superior academic performance. Camp was “born and raised” in Atascadero and graduated from Atascadero High School in 2018. “I’ve always wanted to be a nurse,” said Camp. “For as long as I can remember, that has been one of my biggest goals in life. Many of my family members who have passed away also worked in health care, so it’s something that I hold very close to me and know I can honor them through my career.” Camp joins the ranks of fulltime students who are registered for 12 or more credits and have completed at least nine graded credits with a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of her academic CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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ARTS & COUTURE
The Artist, Adam Eron Welch, Hosts Live Paintings Art sold at Farron Elizabeth Boutique and Brecon Estate Winery By PATRICK PATTON patrick@atascaderonews.com
NORTH COUNTY — An eclectic array of books and magazines lie scattered at the artist’s feet—the art of ancient cultures alongside modern fashion magazines. Nine separate canvases are arranged before him, all in various states of completion. A jet-black set of headphones keeps him focused on his work. Artist Adam Eron Welch put on four live-painting sessions this past week— Wednesday and Thursday at Farron Elizabeth in Atascadero and Friday and Saturday at Brecon Estate in Paso Robles. Visiting from North Park, San Diego Welch is no stranger to the Central Coast. “I arrived in Paso for the first time in 2003, did my first wine tasting at Linne Calodo, took one sip of the LC Red & Cherry Red, and suddenly understood that I had found a magical location on Earth,” said Welch. “Tasting my first Paso wines was a transcendental experience.” In 2018 the artist had his first major solo art exhibition, “Urban Archaic,” in downtown Paso Robles, which sold out in 4 hours. His art now appears on numerous wine labels, album covers, murals, and magazines.
Local artist Adam Eron Welch (left) standing beside Farron Walker (right) of Farron Elizabeth put on four live-painting sessions in Atascadero and Paso Robles last weekend. Photos by Patrick Patton
“It was my first time allowing people to watch me work,” Welch explained, “which was terrifying at first because I am generally a very solitary person. When I’m painting, it requires total concentration for the nearly constant decision-making that I have to do... I wanted to do it, though, to involve
the viewer in my process and to talk with them about the work. Even Mayor Moreno stopped by to say hello and to watch for a bit. All in all, it was very rewarding and, I think, successful.” Influenced by Pre-Colombian pre-hispanic mesoamerican art, the sacred art of
the Maya, the Aztec, the Zapotec, the art of the Pacific Northwest tribes—the Salish and Kwakiutl tribes of British Colombia and Washington, by art that would be called “primitive” by some. CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
AGRICULTURE
Singer and Dairy Farmer Stephanie Nash AgVocates Against ‘30 by 30 Plan’ How the Biden Administration’s plan could threaten farmland By CAMILLE DeVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
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ne week after President Joe Biden took office, he signed an executive order known as the “30 by 30 Plan.” By 2030, the United States Government plans to “protect at least 30 percent of the states’ land areas and waters; to help advance the protection of 30 percent of the nation’s oceans; and to support regional, national, and international efforts to protect at least 30 percent of the world’s land areas and waters and 30 percent of the world’s ocean” according to the assembly bill text. In essence, the Country’s goal is to conserve 30 percent
of its waters and land by 2030. The Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful preliminary report was released on May 6. According to the report it is, “only the starting point on the path to fulfilling the conservation vision that President Biden has outlined. Where this path leads over the next decade will be determined not by our agencies but by the idea and leadership of local communities. It is our job to listen, learn, and provide support along the way to help strengthen economies and pass on healthy lands, waters, and wildlife for generations to come.” But a deeper look into how those lands and waters will be protected has spurred controversy amongst farmers and ranchers across the Nation. Stephanie Nash, a singer/songwriter, dairy farmer, and agricultural activist, speaks loudly against legislative threats Stephanie Nash (left), standing with her father Steve CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
Nash is a singer/songwriter, dairy farmer, and agricultural activist, who speaks loudly against legislative threats to farmers. Contributed photo
GOVERNMENT
Supervisors Begin Process of Redistricting With First Informational Meeting The Supervisors submit a commendation for heroic actions from last June By MELISSA GUERRA melissa@atascaderonews.com
SLO County Supervisors recognized officers for thier heroic acts. Front row pictured from left to right: SLO County Sheriff’s Deputy Clifford Pacas, Arroyo Grande Police Sergeant Michael Smiley, Kings County Sheriff’s Detective Blake Bursiaga, SLO County Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Dreyfus. Back row: San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. Contributed photo
EVENT
RECOGNITION
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors held a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jul. 20 at 9 a.m. The meeting opened with a commendation for Deputy Nick Dreyfus, Deputy
GOVERNMENT
Clifford Pacas, Detective Blake Bursiaga, Sergeant Michael Smiley, Officer Isaac Clocherty, and Officer Timothy Maxwell for their heroic actions on Jun. 10 and 11, 2020. The motion to approve the commendation passed 5-0, followed by a standing ovation from those in attendance. After public comment, the consent agenda was approved with a 5-0 vote. Next, the Board heard a resolution to recognize Jul. 18 to 24 as Probation Services Week in San Luis Obispo County. The resolution spoke to the need for these services,
SENIOR LIVING
which not only serve as an alternative to incarceration while still keeping the public safe. Following that, the Board recognized Dayna Ravalin for her retirement following 35 years of service in public health in San Luis Obispo County. The Fire Chief, Eddy Moore, gave a review of the 2020 county fire activity as well as a 2021 seasonal outlook. With the increase of fires year over year, there are CONTINUED ON PAGE A15
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