Something Worth Reading ATASCADERO — SANTA MARGARITA — CRESTON BUSINESS | DINING | SHOPPING | ARTS | EVENTS | PEOPLE | NEWS “Your Hometown <strong>Magazine</strong>” (805) 391-4566 publisher@colonymagazine.com MAIL: P.O. Box 163 Atascadero, CA 93423 OFFICE: 1244 Pine St. Suite 204 Paso Robles, CA 93446 PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nicholas Mattson PUBLISHER, OPERATIONS Hayley Mattson LEAD AD DESIGN Denise McLean EDITOR, LAYOUT, DESIGN Luke Phillips ART PRODUCTION Sue Dill WRITER Meagan Friberg WINE EDITOR Mira Honeycutt WRITER Melissa Chavez WRITER Heather Young WRITER Pat Pemberton COLUMNIST Sarah Pope COLUMNIST Barbie Butz VOLUME 1 | NUMBER 6 19,000 Printed | 15,775 Mailed COLONY <strong>Magazine</strong> is published monthly and distributed FREE to every residence and business in Atascadero 93422, Santa Margarita 93453, and Creston 93432 zip codes. 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Our neighbors to the north and south have suffered so much these past few years. When I read that the Camp fire was headed toward Paradise, I called my sister. Formerly, she was a teacher at Paradise Middle School, and now teaches high school math in Chico. By the time I called her, she was already evacuated to Oroville with her husband and five kids. They spent 10 days in Oroville as her former stomping grounds burned to the ground. Luckily, her neighbor plowed a firebreak which probably saved her home and many others as the fire enveloped the area. It came within 1,000 feet of her home, but last week the mandatory evacuation was lifted and they were welcomed back home. But it will not feel the same for some considerable time. On Thanksgiving, we received long-awaited rain, and Chico was provided its fair share. That will go a long way toward bringing serenity and life back to the area. At the same time, rain can be its own hazard after devastating fire, providing the ingredients for mudslides. Passing through Thanksgiving week as these fires were put down, we can be especially thankful for the highly-trained emergency responders and firefighters who do all they can to prevent the spread of destruction from these not-so-natural disasters. THANK YOU!!! Despite the apocalyptic scenes painted as the end of times, it is of due note that while fire is a natural element, the causes of the two devastating fires are attributed to power lines owned by power companies, north and south, and the Tubbs and Thomas fires were also suspected to be caused by power lines, privately and corporately owned, respectively. The fires, the mudslides, and the death and destruction associated with them are not natural disasters, but our own making. We should not be surprised, that as we increase the population the planet and enjoy the benefits of that growth, disasters like these will become more tragic. We cherish our families, our friends, and our loved ones who make life worth living and sharing. Without them, we would all have less of the best things in life. This season, treasure them all the more, and please be careful, and watchful, in regards to all of our safety and security as we celebrate the merry and bright together during the most wonderful time of the year. Please enjoy this issue of COLONY <strong>Magazine</strong>. Nicholas Mattson 805-391-4566 nic@colonymagazine.com Editorial Policy Commentary reflects the views of the writers and does not necessarily reflect those of COLONY <strong>Magazine</strong>. COLONY <strong>Magazine</strong> is delivered free to 15,775 addresses in North San Luis Obispo County. Our costs are paid entirely by advertising revenue. 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