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MEMORIAL
Community gathers to honor late Mayor Steve Martin in heartfelt memorial Beloved mayor’s legacy remembered, recalling his dedicated service and lasting impact on Paso Robles
Roden sworn in as new District 1 City Councilmember
By BECCA SLIGH Paso Robles Press Contributor
PASO ROBLES — If there was a photo in the dictionary next to the word “community,” it would be of the late Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin. The memorial held for Martin took place on Wednesday evening, Sept. 27, in the downtown Paso Robles Park gazebo. With over 200 attendees, some even being community members who brought their own lawn chairs to pay their respects, the almost two-hour memorial was a beautiful tribute to one of Paso’s finest. Also among the crowd of viewers was the Paso Robles Fire Department, which hung a flag off the fire truck ladder. The Estrella Warbirds Museum performed an Honor flyover in tribute for Martin, and Jim Highland sang two original songs written and composed by Martin. “Steve Martin, my old friend,
Councilmember requests resolution to declare local businesses as essential By CAMILLE DEVAUL camille@pasoroblespress.com
Current Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon speaks at the memorial for former Mayor Steve Martin on Sept. 27. Martin died Aug. 14 after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer. Photos courtesy of City of Paso Robles
there will never be another one of you,” began John Hamon, current mayor of Paso Robles. Hamon was among a handful of people to give speeches that reflected on Martin’s past, including being the mayor of Paso Robles, a family
man, a musical talent, and even a published author. Hamon went on to say, “From my point of view, the essence of Steve Martin’s life, both public and private, was a dedicated service to others.”
As a lifelong resident of the Central Coast, Martin had served on the Paso Robles City Council from 1987-96. During that time, Martin was elected mayor and served from 1988-90. Among many other positions within
city government and community outreach, Martin lived a life full of passion and dedication toward the community of Paso Robles. “The importance of building a legacy lies in its enduring ability CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
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PASO ROBLES — New Paso Robles City Councilmember Sharon Roden was officially sworn in to serve the District 1 seat during the Tuesday, Oct. 3, City Council meeting. On Sept. 7, the council appointed Councilman John Hamon to fill the mayoral vacancy created by the passing of Mayor Steve Martin. As a result of Hamon’s appointment as mayor, the District 1 council seat was immediately vacated. At the same meeting, after Hamon was sworn in as mayor, the council decided to fill the newly created vacancy CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
EVENT
North County law enforcement comes together for Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Police Officers in the North County have raised a million dollars for local Special Olympic athletes in 25 years By CHRISTIANNA MARKS christianna@pasoroblespress.com
NORTH COUNTY — Law enforcement officers from all over North County came together at the Paso Robles Event Center for Tip-A-Cop on Wednesday, Sept. 27, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Atascadero Police Department, Paso Robles PD, California Highway Patrol, officers who work at Atascadero State Hospital (ASH), and more exchanged their badges for serving trays and cooking utensils as they raised money for local athletes who participate in the Special Olympics. “It’s a pretty awesome thing to be a part of,” said Kelley Blackshear from the ASH Department of Police Services. “Getting all of
(From left) ASH Department of Police Services Officers Kelley Blackshear, Jamie Murray, Jean Wilson, Theresa Allen (wife of Atascadero Iterim Police Chief), Ester Wilson, and Kristin Morgan prepare desserts at Tip-A-Cop. Photo by Christianna Marks.
rie between the different facilities, which is really cool so that outside of here, we can have each other’s backs. And then you get to see everybody change and grow throughout their careers,
Robles Event Center was that of a huge team of police officers coming together to support the community in a really big way. And the community showed up, too. Chief ’s Tables for eight
up to share their support for the incredible women who make our community a better place for everyone. The inaugural Women of Influence North County there were even solo dinners By CHRISTIANNA MARKS who got a home-cooked meal christianna@pasoroblespress.com (WINC) Luncheon, held by the Atascadero Chamber for $35. Every meal included a tri-tip, chicken, beans, bread, and NORTH COUNTY— of Commerce, took place on salad, just like a traditional Santa Women from all over the North Thursday, Sept. 28, from noon CONTINUED ON PAGE A7 County (and a few men) showed CONTINUED ON PAGE A7
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(From left) Nominees for Woman of Influence Jennifer Adams, Jessica Steely, Lisa Majors, and Wendy Lewis are seen at the WINC Luncheon. Photo by Dawn Smith
Atascadero Chamber celebrates local women with first-ever Women of Influence North County event El Camino Homeless Organization CEO the different agencies together. It which is really cool, too.” went for $500, Officer’s Tables Wendy Lewis is the builds a rapport and camaradeThe feeling at the Paso for eight went for $250, and then 2023 WINC
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