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Turkey Trot participants with holiday-themed costumes are shown at the 2024 event. This year’s Turkey Trot takes place at 8:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
North County celebrates Season of Giving and Thanksgiving
Members of the Jermin family pose with cleanup crew and first responders in front of the remains of the Templeton Feed and Grain silo, which was destroyed in a July 4 fire. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Giving back with festive We have gathered some Templeton gears up for annual Christmas Tree Auction fun runs and wrestling- of North County’s favorite and 2025 Community Awards this December themed trots to heartfelt nonprofit fundraisers and events Chamber recognizes that start this Thursday. At the center of the evening volunteer efforts and Now in its 41st year, Thanks- Citizens and are 13 decorated Christmas community meals trees, each donated by local giving for Paso Robles contin- Businesses of the ues to embody the heart and businesses and organizaBy CAMILLE DEVAUL Year, including spirit of the community. Each tions. Each tree is auctioned, camille@atascaderonews.com year, more than 1,500 resi- the Jermin family, with proceeds benefiting the NORTH COUNTY — dents come together to share a Chicago Landfill, and nonprofit of the sponsorAs the holiday season arrives, warm, homemade Thanksgiving ABI Engineering ing organization, while the North County is gearing up for a celebration of community, generosity, and togetherness. From fun-filled Turkey Trots in Paso Robles and Atascadero to the long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Paso Robles, residents of all ages have opportunities to give, share, and connect.
meal, free of charge and full of fellowship. This event welcomes everyone to the table, ensuring that no one spends the holiday alone. Held at the Centennial Park Activity Center on Thursday, Nov. 27, the dining room will CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
TEMPLETON — The Paso Robles–Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Templeton Christmas Tree Auction and Awards Ceremony on
winning bidder receives the tree along with its assortment of festive prizes. Tree sponsors this year include Cal Chicago Landfill (shown above) and ABI Engineering both helped with the Temple- Coast Beer Co. & Weyrick, ton Feed and Grain cleanup. Photo courtesy of Chicago Landfill who partnered to benefit the Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Spring- ers, and friends to celebrate Mission Outreach Family Hill Suites, bringing together the generosity and resilience Fund (MOFF); Radiology residents, local business lead- of the community. CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
The Paso Robles High School marching ensemble poses with the Ignacy Jan Paderewski monument in front of the old library at Paso Robles City Park. The band performed in celebration of Paderewski’s birthday during the 20th Paderewski Festival at the park. Photo Courtesy of Paderewski Festival
Paderewski Festival marks milestone year 20th anniversary celebration honors pianist’s legacy with four days of music and youth performances
The Templeton High football team races out onto the field before beating North High of Bakersfield 41-0 in ther CIF semifinal. The Eagles will face Immanuel High of Reedley for the Central Section Division IV title Friday night. Photo by Rick Evans/ATN
Templeton football preparing for CIF title tilt
Top-ranked Central Section Division IV squad to face off against another set of Eagles, from Immanuel High, this Friday night By MIKE CHALDU michale@atascaderonews.com
TEMPLETON — The Templeton High football field will be a veritable Eagles nest on Friday night, Nov. 28, as the school’s football squad will compete for a CIF Central Section title, facing Immanuel High of Reedley, also known as the
Eagles, at 7 p.m. While most folks will be picking through Thanksgiving leftovers and getting a head start on holiday shopping on Black Friday, players, coaches, parents, and fans of the Templeton High football team will be getting ready for the Division IV championship game, the first CIF title contest in school history, according to readily available records. The contest is set up as an epic showdown: Templeton is the top seed of the division, while Immanuel is No. 2, and both squads boast 12-0 records going into the game.
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The Eagles have stayed undefeated with two playoff wins (after a first-round bye), and will again enjoy playing in front of a home crowd for the section final. Head coach Don Crow’s Eagles made it to the title game after dominating North High of Bakersfield 41-0 in the semifinals on Nov. 21, avenging a 30-13 loss to the Stars in last year’s CIF playoffs. Tyler Cunningham continued to lead Templeton’s ground game against North, rushing for 136 yards on 18 carries and an 82-yard run on the Eagles’ first series of the game. He also caught two passes for 134 CONTINUED ON PAGE A2
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By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@atascaderonews.com
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles honored its historic connection to Ignacy Jan Paderewski earlier this month, marking both the world-renowned pianist’s 165th birthday and the 20th anniversary of the modern Paderewski Festival. The four-day celebration brought packed performances, youth showcases, and community gatherings that organizers said reflected a strong
post-pandemic resurgence. Festival Board President Marjorie Hamon said this year felt especially meaningful. “I’m honored to be able to be the president of this festival. I have the hardest working board that I’ve ever been involvedon,” she told Atascadero News. “I’m honored and I think being the 20th year, it was a very successful year for us. It’s been a tough haul coming back from COVID.” Festivities opened Thursday afternoon, Nov. 6, at the Paderewski monument in Paso Robles City Park, where the Paso Robles High School marching ensemble performed in celebration of Paderewski’s
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