Community

Retired Atascadero teacher writes book about her uncle who died in Vietnam

Lynn Higgins self-published, ‘The Box’ –After five years of writing, rewriting, editing and designing, Atascadero resident Lynn Higgins self-published “The Box,” which is a Full Article

Methodist church holds concert to benefit fighting malaria

Concert will be on Sunday, March 6 –Atascadero United Methodist Church, 11605 El Camino Real, will host the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra Clarinet section Full Article

Twin Cities elects 2016 governing board officers, members

Meg Williamson will serve as chair –The Twin Cities Community Hospital Governing Board recently confirmed its 2016 officers and members. Meg Williamson, assistant city manager Full Article

Templeton names Firefighter of the Year

Awards recognize team players, respect, constant self improvement –Firefighter Daniel Burgess was recognized as the 2015 Firefighter of the Year at the Templeton Firefighters Annual Recognition Full Article

Twin Cities Hospital installs 2016 executive committee

Andrew Anthony, M.D., elected chief of staff –Andrew Anthony, M.D., a hospital medicine physician, has been elected chief of staff at Twin Cities Community Hospital Full Article

Registration open for ‘Start Smart’ basketball program

Program requires parent participation The “Start Smart” youth basketball program for kids ages 3-6 is now open for registration. The session begins March 15 and Full Article

Adoptable pet of the week: Kylee

–This week’s edition of North County Adoptable Pet of the Week features gray and white cat Kylee. Kylee is a 6 year old female gray and Full Article

‘Have a Hart’ event raises money for sick, disabled children

Chiropractic center will be giving free exams on Feb. 11 –Hart Family Chiropractic will be hosting a fundraiser called, “Have-A-Hart Day” which will raise money for Full Article

The Printery building to go up for auction

Public auction will begin on May 14 –The Printery, a registered historical landmark, is one of Atascadero’s earliest structures. The Printery was one of the Full Article

The Wellness Kitchen teaches children healthy cooking

Children’s cooking class students chop a radish with help from volunteers at The Wellness Kitchen. Photo by Heather Young Classes encourage kids to, ‘Eat a Full Article