Templeton Life - April 2015

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Templeton Life

APRIL 2015

TAAG election sees 1.1 % voter turnout

Community Spotlight

Templeton business blooms at Chamber expo

New directors take seats March 19

By ALLYSON OKEN Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — Last night 59 voters cast their ballots at the annual Templeton Area Advisory Group election, out of the estimated 5,336 registered voters, meaning only 1.1 percent of the registered voters took the time to vote Thursday.

League of Women Voters second vice president Vera Wallen said that this would be their fifth election night collecting votes and counting ballots for the TAAG Board.

“Over the years, we have seen increased voter turn out and hope to see it tonight,” Wallen said.

“The League of Women Voters provides this service to many organizations in the county with a team of about 25 women that go out to various elections and run the numbers. It is really part of the service we provide and part of what the league stands for, getting people out and voting.”

The top-three candidates with the most votes will be seated on the TAAG Board as directors and seats four and five will be representing Templeton as TAAG alternate delegates.

The election results are as follows: — William Pelfrey, 31 votes — Bob Bejarano, 26 votes — Wayne Gretter, 22 votes — Jeff Debrish, 21 votes, first alternate

Photo by Connie Pillsbury The friendly staff of family-owned Central Coast Pharmacy Specialists, from left to right, Data Entry Specialist Victoria Tarvin, Pharmacy Technician Lisa Esty, Sales Liaison Deborah Reich, Office Manager Amanda Woods, Head Pharmacist and Owner Brent Watson, and Pharmacy Technician Brandon Watson.

Central Coast Pharmacy Specialists — 25 years in Templeton

By CONNIE PILLSBURY For Templeton Life

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n the heart of Templeton, on 6th Street and Main, just behind Upscale Resale, familyowned Central Coast Pharmacy Specialists are busy serving adults, children and pets with specialized compounded prescriptions. You may ask, “What is compounding?” According to staff technicians, “Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medication for patients.”

Actually, compounding was the original method that pharmacists used to make prescriptions before the large-scale drug manufacturing industry developed in the 1950’s after World War II. Compounding has seen

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Photo by Allyson Oken Clothing and cute things for the little ones can be found at the Templeton business expo.

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resurgence in the past twenty years, as patients and physicians have found that ‘one pill doesn’t fit all.’ Through compounding, ingredients are carefully selected to match the patients’ needs, and then produced as a cream, liquid, capsule, troche (under-tongue lozenge) or whatever method the Doctor deems best for the patient.

A pharmacist for 43 years with 25 of those years in Templeton, owner Brent Watson personally works with each client to provide the optimum prescription elements to meet their individual health challenge. Needless to say, all formulated medication is done by the direction of their physician through a prescription. With a wealth of knowledge and years of study, patients from throughout the west seek out Watson for his pharmaceutical compounds. Most prescriptions

Templeton’s largest business-tobusiness event of the year is just around the corner, 4 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the American Legion Hall. Asking yourself, “Didn’t that just happen?”

In 2014 the Templeton Chamber of Commerce business expo was held in September, but was moved up to April in 2015. Chamber of Commerce Director Sarah Maggelet said that after six years the chamber decided to change the date to avoid the heat.

“We had the best turn out last year, the hall was packed,” She said. “ So this year we decided after hearing from a number of those in attendance that hosting it in early spring would be much cooler and allow for more vendors and

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Photos By Allyson Oken Vineyard Elementary School staff and student council members were the first to take shovel in hand and start to bury the time capsule.

TEMPLETON — Twenty years ago Vineyard Elementary School opened with educational excellence in mind. To commemorate its history, the current administration and students buried a time capsule on March 9.

Principal Laura Brooks said that in 1995 when the school first opened a time capsule was buried on school grounds. Staffs looked tirelessly to find the capsule to unveil it on March 9, but were unable to find it.

“This is a great day,” Brooks said. “We are celebrating 20 years providing education to our amazing students. Though we were

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El Paso de Robles DAR celebrates 65th anniversary Donors Choose and PG&E funded project Submitted Article PASO ROBLES — The El Paso de Robles Chapter of the California State Society Daughter of the American Photos courtesy of El Paso de Robles Chapter of the California State Society Revolution celebrated its 65th Anniversary Daughter of the American Revolution and George Washington’s Birthday Tea on Saturday, Feb. 21.

New local DAR members Frances Coughlin, her mother, Frances Wolke, and Susan Howard.

Regent Donna Cohen welcomed guests and members, then Junior Girl Scouts presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance. The Honorable Steve W. Martin, Paso Robles Mayor, presented the group with a Proclamation and spoke briefly about the three pillars the society works on within the community; education, historic preservation and patriotism. Martin had the opportunity to see this group’s community work up close, meeting many of the members, including two husbands of members who recently were on the World War II Honor Flights.

Last year, the chapter installed a record of 13 new members, four additional Honorable Steve W. Martin, Mayor of Paso Jean Sander, a 65-year DAR member poses new members were sworn in during this meeting, eight ladies are awaiting their Robles, and Donna Cohen, DAR Chapter Regent. with Lacey Clifton, a future member.

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applications to be approved in Washington, D.C., and 37 are in different stages of process.

Increasing their membership also means increasing their work within the community, allowing all schools in the area to become involved in the four different contests available throughout the year; making quilts, afghans and other warm items for the care of veterans throughout North County; and working on historic preservation projects.

Charter Member Jean Sander received her Achievement Award for 65 continuous years in the El Paso de Robles Chapter.

Also attending were Joan Bogaty, State Registrar; Sally Holcombe, State Historian; Carolyn Peterson, State Librarian; and Christine McMahan, State Protocol Chair.

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are picked up by patients, however 25% of the CCPS business is through online orders that are shipped daily. For many years, Watson sold both manufactured and compounded prescriptions, but he made the change to solely compound approximately eight years ago when he realized the growing need for specialized medications.

Besides serving the adult community with bio-identical hormone treatment for men and women, adrenal fatigue remedies, thyroid hormone therapies and many others, Watson and his staff produce many compounds for children. “Children are especially suited for custom compounded medical prescriptions, as commercially manufactured drug forms

are often not the best solutions for kids,” says Sales Liaison Deborah Reich. With a compounded medication, Watson can add the child’s favorite taste, like bubblegum, strawberry or grape (many others are available), and vary the dosage to match the weight of the child. They create unique delivery systems, as lollipops, gummy bears, freezer pops, and even pacifier dosages for infants.

The demand for customized prescriptions for pets has grown significantly during recent years, according to Deborah Reich.

Their mission is to work closely with each Veterinarian to provide the highest quality of medication for any compromised animal.

Watson and his technicians formulate the prescriptions “as if it were for our very own pets.” By enhancing flavor and texture of the delivery method, their compounds can help pet owners make sure their pet gets all of the required dosage.

Even though the storefront location is small, the forward-thinking pharmacy is one of the largest multispecialty compounding pharmacies on the central coast. They are state and FDA approved and licensed to formulate medications requiring sterile procedures. At the core of their work is the belief that every person is unique and has specific needs. As their literature states, “We believe that not one type of medicine works the same for all types of persons. We know that many patients may have a better response to a customized dosage form that is ‘just what the doctor ordered.’”

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— Cecil Martinez, 21 votes, second alternate — Rex Swan, 20 votes — Phil Twomey, 17 votes — Rebekah Pfeifer, 11 votes TAAG directors and delegates are responsible for assessing projects and act as an extension of the San Luis Obispo County Planning Department, in an advisory capacity. They are the voice of the Templeton community when it comes to build out, traffic mitigation and safety as well as impact of resources like water.

At the next TAAG meeting slated for March 19, each newly-elected member of the board of directors will be seated at 7 p.m. Taking seats will be Pelfrey, Bejarano and Gretter. To learn more about TAAG, their election process and to view agendas, visit taaginfo.org.

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Taste of Templeton continues to evolve Taste of Templeton continues to evolve

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The third annual Taste of Templeton will once again be an afternoon of fun, music, artisan foods, wines, and arts and crafts.

Some of the best that the Central Coast offers will be at festival in the Templeton Community Park on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit must! charities.

This year Sarah Maggelet, the Templeton Chamber of Commerce Director, and her team of volunteers have changed things up.

They are adding a gated wine garden that will feature the unique boutique wines made in the Templeton Gap and East Templeton.

Tickets will be on sale March 1; presales will be $35 and $40 at the door. This will include wine tasting, souvenir glass, food samples, and live music. Anyone can purchase tickets at the Chamber office or on the website at templetonchamber.com.

Come experience a tasty treat or sip of wine at the Taste of Templeton. Maggelet said that last year’s event was a huge success.

“We had record attendance and raised record amounts of money at the Taste of Templeton last year,” Maggelet said. “In the five or so years I have been involved with the Chamber this is by far the biggest and the best event we have hosted yet. That’s why we have taken the opportunity to feature our wineries as well as our artisans, amazing chefs and nonprofit organizations.

Come out and see and taste the best Templeton has to offer, and have a blast.”

There will be several olive oil artisans at the event, presenting edible and cosmetic goods. As well as food demonstrations by local chefs, who will put their best out on the table for people to eat. In addition to the food vendors, Pacific Wild Care will be out with showing off its animals. The live music will kick off with Jim Sweetwater from 1 to 2:30 p.m. followed by the funky sounds of Captain Nasty from 3 to 5 p.m.

To join this year’s event as a vendor, contact the Templeton Chamber of Commerce by calling 434-1789 or visiting templetonchamber.com.

Photos by Allyson Oken Just one of a few local olive oil artisans keeping it all in the family is Too Soft.

Chef Ryan is ladling stock onto his risotto at Taste of Templeton last year.

TAAG elects officers

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TEMPLETON — The Templeton Area Advisory Group’s March 19 meeting, the group’s first since holding the annual election, got off to a bumpy start. They attempted to fill positions of chairman, vice-chair, treasurer and secretary.

Ali Carscaden made a motion and said, “I feel we should table the vote due to the absence of (current) Chair Daivd LaRue and Treasurer Sarah Maggelet.” This was seconded by and Sarah Marquart and both were adamant that the vote should not go forward.

At that point, current Vice-chairman William Pelfrey explained that to table the vote would be in violation of TAAG bylaws as well as Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.

Pelfrey said, “To table this vote would violate article four, section six of the policy and procedure guidelines for TAAG as well as bi-laws and Rosenberg’s Rules that lay out the procedure for a parliamentary body to conduct business. To take this action would require that we revise our bylaws and could take up to four months to complete. It is our duty to make sure the business of TAAG is not interrupted and would be if we took this action.”

According to Pelfrey this had occurred in 2004 when he first took a seat on the board. He

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said that the California Area Advisory Group review board nearly shut them down for taking this type of action.

After reviewing the code and bylaws, Carscaden withdrew her motion and the vote went forward. All proposed nominees listed on the agenda were voted in 7-0. The Chair will be LaRue, Treasure will be Maggelet and new member Bob Bejarano will be Secretary.

There were two nominations for Vice-Chair with Carscaden and Pelfrey up for the position.

Pelfrey decided to bow-out and as he said it, “allow for some new vital person to take the position on”. Then Carscaden, who had tried to postpone the meeting — seemingly to be placed in the position of Vice- Chair, was then

voted in unanimously.

Later TAAG approved the proposed expansion of Four Lanterns Winery. It will go before the San Luis Obispo Planning Department for final approval. The Architectural Review Committee Chair, Marquart, presented the overview of the project, as did representative Pamela Jardini, of Planning Solutions, for winery owner Steven Gleason.

The project was sound according to the ARC report. The winery’s plans involve adding two new buildings and a new entryway, which will include, if approved by the county, a turn lane.

To learn more, comment on agenda items or attend meetings, visit taaginfo.org.

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Take the trail of illusions challenge Take the trail of illusions challenge

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NORTH COUNTY — Blank canvases can be found anywhere says master of optical illusion Stephen E. Price, who has been making walls and floors seemingly disappear since 1968. He can transform any open space and has done so on his Trail of Illusions at 13 locations across the North County, including a few wineries.

Trompe l’oeil illusions, fine arts and murals of all shapes and sizes are what Price, 66, is best known for here in the North County. His notoriety stretches beyond the region. He is known as one of only a handful of people in the world, who creates this type of illusionary art.

Price hales from Akron, Ohio, and attended the University of Akron and the Akron Art Institute before moving to Laguna Beach in 1971.

“I found work as an airbrush artist and then excelled in the competitive field of photo retouching,” Price says. “I have even been a professional musician in another life. Since moving to the Central Coast, I have created the Trail of Illusions over a period of time and now have 13 illusions to spot on the trail. It is a lot of fun for people to try to find them all and anyone who can will be given a piece of my art.”

As part of this exclusive class of artist, Price has found his work on display in the

Photo by Allyson Oken Price has been known to go and touch up his work overtime to insure the vibrancy of the art to maintain the illusion.

Louvre Museum, in Paris, in connection with an upcoming exhibit of historical and modern verso paintings. He has also been featured in the “New Yorker Magazine” as well as other notable publications for his ability as a painter.

Trompe l’oeil is French for “fool

the eye.” This style involves the use of extremely realistic imagery that depicts objects that appear three-dimensional, when they are indeed flat. For example, Price’s artist easel cutouts have a long history in trompe l’oeil tradition. His may be one of the first to be painted on both

sides, creating the illusion that a painter had just stepped way from the work.

When a person happens upon his work it appears as though they could pick it up or walk right into it because it looks so real.

Price began his career as a working artist in 1968 with a newly emerging style, painting murals for the day, with a hidden aspect to them.

Price says, “When the sun goes down and all the lights are out, the hidden art comes alive under black light, a painting within a painting.”

Recently he completed a 6,300 square foot Italian vineyard walk-in mural on the walls of a private estate in California. This included many trompe l’oeil architectural elements that when seen for the first time create the illusion that you could actually walk through a vineyard.

Whether the work is large scale or just a small addition to his Trail of Illusions, Price says he feels that no job is too small.

In fact much of the hidden art on the Trail of Illusions is depicting objects that are natural to their environment, making them even more difficult to find.

Anyone that would like to take the challenge and try to win one of Price’s works of art can visit, TRAILOFILLUSIONS. com. For those that would like to become a part of the “trail,” contact Price by calling 434-9516.

TCLA’s annual Fashion Show set for April 25 Proceeds go to help build a new library

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Fashion, food and good company for a great cause are what are on tap at the 6th Annual Fashion Show.

The show is the put on by the Templeton Community Library Association at McPhee’s from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 25.

Janice Harington, secretary and chairperson for TCLA Fashion Show, said that this year they would have some great models volunteering to strut their stuff. Retired Templeton Fire Chief Greg O’Sullivan will be handling the master of ceremony duties.

“The models for this year’s show are an interesting group of well-respected local gals,” she said. “It will be a blast.”

This year, wearing local creations will be Wendy Dow, wife of the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney, Melissa Spangler, new branch manager of Heritage Oaks Bank, Templeton branch, Sarah Maggelet, Templeton Chamber of Commerce leader, Susan Marple, Shirley Sigmund, Templeton Unified School District board member, Vicki ShelbyFogelman, Jackie Lerno, Renee Argain,

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Photos Contributed by the TCLA An artist rendering of what the Templeton library could look like.

vice principal at Templeton Middle School, and perhaps Martha Spalding, a Templeton attorney.

In 1977, Templeton residents suffered

the closure of their library, a major community resource. Since its formation in 2000, the Templeton Community Library Association has been working to

build a new library.

The fashion show is the group’s biggest fundraiser of the year and all proceeds will go directly into the building fund.

Harington and the entire board of the TCLA are grateful for the support, but still have a long way to go.

“We are so lucky to have the support of so many in our community,” Harington said. “JUSTIN Winery is the featured wine provider for our show and McPhee’s is allowing us to use his restaurant and he is doing the lunch. This is a great partnership.”

Anyone can get tickets by calling any board member or dropping by the Templeton Community Service District, Heritage Oaks Bank in Templeton or the Templeton Chamber office on Main Street.

The tickets are $50 per person and include lunch and the show.

Wine will be sold by the glass or bottle and silent auction and raffle items will be available.

The TCLA also needs additional board members and welcomes any participation.

Interested persons are encouraged to call Wayne Petersen at 434-0069. Anyone may also make a donation or learn more about TCLA’s endeavors by visiting templetoncommunitylibrary.org.

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unable to find the first time capsule we are making history today with our own.”

Each grade was able to choose something that they felt was important to include in the capsule. Choosing items like, an iPhone, a flash drive, the movie “Frozen,” Pokémon cards, the book “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” and even pens and pencils.

All of this was buried on March 9 with the intent that it would be unearthed 20 years later in 2035. The kids were excited to be making history and wondered if pens and pencils would still be around in 20 years.

Brooks said, “In 20 years when you invite me to the unveiling, there had better be cake like today and I hope you all remember this day as the day you made history.”

With that, each grade was released to enjoy and then to bury the time capsule.

Photos by Allyson Oken From right to left: Quincy Winkler, Jace Chrisman, Leo Kemp and Ethan Stowers were all enjoying the cupcakes in celebration of Vineyard Elementary Schools’ 20th birthday.

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Don’t Miss the Amazing Earth Day Food & Wine Festival at Castoro April 18!

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Upcoming April Events April 18 - Earth Day Food and Wine Festival at Castoro Cellars (Tickets: www. earthdayfoodandwine.com) April 29 - 2015 Business Expo “Bloom & Grow Your Business” at the American Legion Hall 4:00-7:00PM Free!

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he Earth Day Food and Wine Main event delivers a top quality food and wine experience paired with a casual, low-key atmosphere, all while celebrating the passionate people behind a sustainable food movement. Nestled under the oaks at Castoro Cellars in Templeton on April 18, premiere entry begins at 1pm, with general admission at 2pm. Wear your boots, wear your flip-flops. Relax at VIP tables, or enjoy yourself picnic

style. Event proceeds benefit educational scholarships for relatives of farm workers and Spanish education programs of the Vineyard Team. Visit www.earthdayfoodandwine. org for more info.

May 2’s Taste of Templeton Wine Festival Tickets On Sale Now Get your tickets today to Templeton’s own wine festival, which will unfold on Saturday May 2 from 1:00-5:00PM in the Templeton Community Park. Enjoy tasting from the North County’s best boutique wineries, delicious food, interesting artists, crafters and “lifestyle” booths plus live music from hometown favorite acoustic guitarist, Jim Sweetwater, the soothing sounds of Brazilian Jazz group, Choro de Ouro, and a rousing set from the 9-person funk

band, Captain Nasty! A portion of the proceeds benefit MUST! Charities of Templeton, a great non-profit that focuses on alleviating hunger and poverty in children & families in the North County.

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing, wine tasting, good eats and tons of fun right here in Templeton! Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $40 at the door and include a souvenir stemless wine glass. Buy tickets today at www.templetonchamber.com or call (805) 434-1789.

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The Templeton Chamber of Commerce is very excited to announce the publication of our annual magazine for 2015, featuring 60+ all glossy pages of stories on our Chamber events, bios of our board members and staff, interesting features on local chamber member businesses, plus informational articles on the Templeton school district, Community Services District, local demographics and a handy event calendar for the entire year. This magazine, produced and published by Access Publishing, will be arriving in your mailbox very soon, so be sure to take a look through it- you never know what friends and neighbors might turn up in this annual publication. Be sure to save and refer often to the handy Chamber Directory located on the back pages. Sorted by type of business, “yellow-pages” style, make this directory a quick and easy way to shop local first! The chamber also uses this magazine as our relocation packet for prospective Templeton residents and as a Visitors Guide, so if you would like us to mail one to friends or family outside the area, just give us a call in the office, we would be happy to share a little bit of Templeton with them!

Mark Your Calendars2015 Templeton Chamber Business Expo is Wednesday April 29 Don’t miss the biggest trade show in Templeton, happening at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday, April 29 from 4:00-7:00PM. This event is free and open to the public and we welcome all Templeton families and residents to come on down and check out the cool booths & exhibits, brought to you by the merchants right here in your community. Kiwanis will be serving up BBQ, to eat in or take out, and we will have cold beer and local wine for sale as well, so make an evening of it! Thousands of dollars in raffle prizes, tons of giveaways and fun games for the whole family will be happening at the American Legion Hall on Wed. April 29 starting at 4pm. Come meet the great people behind the amazing businesses we have here in Templeton and in the surrounding region. Templeton Chamber members: Have you signed up for your booth yet? Contact the Chamber office ASAP or download an application on our website, space is limited. Not a Chamber member yet? Call our office to get special pricing on bundled membership and a booth!

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Community Calendar To place an item in the community calendar send to Allyson Oken at aoken@atascaderonews.com Wednesday, April 1

Tuesday, April 7

Templeton Women’s Civic Club

The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Women’s Center, 601 S. Main St. at 1:30 p.m. This month they are hosting an English High Tea and Entertainment from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call Letha Blythe at 239-9599.

Saturday, April 4

TCSD board meeting

The Templeton Community Services District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Services District office, 206 5th St., Templeton. To view the agenda, go to www.templetoncsd.org.

Thursday, April 9

Templeton Farmers Market

The largest Farmers’ Market in the County is in Templeton from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the town park located at 6th and Crocker Streets in Templeton. Shop for the freshest local produce, direct from the farmers who grow it.

Fresh, local, sustainable and healthy foods for the whole family.

Twin Cities ACA Seminar

TCCH will be hosting an ACA enrollment seminar from 10 to noon at the TCCH Founders Pavilion. Located at 1220 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. This s a great opportunity to ask questions about ACA and how to enroll as well as enroll on the spot to get health coverage.

To learn more visit, www.twincitieshospital. com. All must RSVP to reserve a slot for the free seminar by calling (866) 893-8446.

Sunday, April 5 Come to 15 Degrees C to have a tasty Easter Sunday Brunch. Wonderful food will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and all in attendance may enjoy the musical stylings of Dan Curcio, pianist on the patio. Celebrate Easter Sunday in style and comfort with great food and wine in Templeton. To learn more visit, http://15degreescwines.com.

Monday, April 6 Lions Club Bingo

Templeton Lions Club holds Bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-2844.

Almond Country Quilters’ Guild

The Almond Country Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting will be meeting at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Paso Robles. Social Time begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. ending at 8:30 p.m. For more information, check out the website www.almondcountryquilters.org.

TUSD board meeting

Templeton Unified School District Board of Trustees will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Templeton Middle School Band Room at 925 Old County Road, Templeton. The official board agenda is available at the district office at 960 Old County Road or on its website, www.tusd. ca.schoolloop.com.

Breastfeeding Basics

Twin Cities Community Hospital holds Breastfeeding Basics on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Founder’s Pavilion, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton.

All classes are free.

Saturday, April 11 Templeton Farmers Market

The largest Farmers’ Market in the County is in Templeton from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the town park located at 6th and Crocker Streets in Templeton. Shop for the freshest local produce, direct from the farmers who grow it.

Fresh, local, sustainable and healthy foods for the whole family.

Twin Cities ACA Seminar

TCCH will be hosting an ACA enrollment seminar from 10 to noon at the TCCH Founders Pavilion. Located at 1220 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. This s a great opportunity to ask questions about ACA and how to enroll as well as enroll on the spot to get health coverage.

To learn more visit, www.twincitieshospital. com. All must RSVP to reserve a slot for the free seminar by calling (866) 893-8446.

Clavo and 15 degrees C Vineyard Series

It’s harvest time again and that means an exclusive vineyard experience is on the horizon. With Clavo Cellars and Roberts Vineyard Services owner Neil Roberts and Ali Carscaden owner of 15 degrees C and certified sommelier leading to class out into the vineyards to taste wine, see the vines taste the fruit; all will develop a better understanding

of wine from the vine to the bottle. The class last two hours and will be followed by a buffet lunch provided by 15 degrees C all for the cost of $85 per person. To learn more visit, http://15degreescwines.com call 434-1554 or e-mail Ali at ali@15cwine.com.

Monday, April 13 Lions Club Bingo

Templeton Lions Club holds Bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-2844.

Thursday, April 16 TAAG MEETING

The TAAG will be meeting at 206 5th street in Templeton every third Thursday.

Discussing important items that will affect their constituency are, William Pelfrey, Bob Bejarano and Wayne Gretter, Jeff Debrish, David LaRue, and Cecil Martinez. To learn more visit www.taaginfo.org.

Infant Care classes

Twin Cities Community Hospital holds Infant Care classes on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Founder’s Pavilion, 1100 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. All classes are free.

Saturday, April 18 Templeton Farmers Market

The largest Farmers’ Market in the County is in Templeton from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the town park located at 6th and Crocker Streets in Templeton. Shop for the freshest local produce, direct from the farmers who grow it.

Fresh, local, sustainable and healthy foods for the whole family.

Monday, April 20 Lions Club Bingo

Templeton Lions Club holds Bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-2844.

Tuesday, April 21 TCSD board meeting

The Templeton Community Services District Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Services District

office, 206 5th St., Templeton. To view the agenda, go to www.templetoncsd.org.

NC Parkins’s Support Group

North County Parkinson’s support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 610 Main St. in Templeton. For more details, call Rosemary Dexter at 466-7226.

CRPS, RSD meeting

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A Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) support group meeting of the Templeton chapter will take place the third Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Rabobank community room, 1025 Las Tablas in Templeton. For more information, contact Suzanne Miller at 7045970 or suzanne.miller@ymail.com or Cortnie Muniz at 835-5897.

THS Drug Awareness Night

Templeton High School have formed a game plan, hosting monthly meetings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month.

These meeting are open to the community, parents and students hosting the next event Feb. 17 at the Templeton Preforming Arts Center 1200 S. Main Street In Templeton on the THS campus. For more information, visit http://templetonhs.schoolloop.com.

Saturday, April 25 Templeton Farmers Market

The largest Farmers’ Market in the County is in Templeton from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the town park located at 6th and Crocker Streets in Templeton. Shop for the freshest local produce, direct from the farmers who grow it.

Fresh, local, sustainable and healthy foods for the whole family.

Huntington’s Disease support group

The Huntington’s Disease support group meets the fourth Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carriage Vineyards, 4337 South El Pomar in Templeton. For more information, call Mike Brown at 295-9663.

Monday, April 27 Lions Club Bingo

Templeton Lions Club holds Bingo every Monday at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games start at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 434-2844.

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Templeton Life - April 2015 - 7

This and That Easter recipes that are good for spring as well

By BARBIE BUTZ For Templeton Life

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pring has truly arrived, at least on the calendar. We continue to have those cool days and warm days, keeping us on our toes as we dress for the day. Our house is extremely cool in the morning so I dress for inside work. Later, if I go outside to work in my garden, I find myself way too overdressed!

However, I love this time of the year.

Everything is budding and bursting with color and the birds are flitting around looking for a nesting spot.

Of course it’s time to think of an Easter menu and lamb comes to mind. In this area, with the 4-H and FFA clubs so strong, many of you purchased a lamb at the Mid-State Fair last summer and had it butchered, and packaged for your freezer. So, my focus in this column will be lamb, which is often a traditional meat to serve for Easter dinner.

The following recipes are from a cookbook in my collection, “Favorite Recipes of Lutheran Ladies — Traditional Meats,” published in 1966, in Montgomery, Ala.

Leg of Lamb with Apricot Stuffing Ingredients: 1 1/3 c. packaged instant rice 1 1/3 c. sliced dried apricots 2/3 c. chopped celery ¼ c. chopped parsley 2 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. instant minced onion ½ tsp. crushed rosemary leaves 1 c. chicken bouillon 1 5-lb. boned leg of lamb

Directions: Mix rice, apricots, celery, parsley, seasonings, and bouillon; let stand for 10

minutes for liquid to absorb. Stuff lamb with 1 bottle catsup one-half the mixture; wrap remaining in 1 can tomato soup aluminum foil. Secure lamb with string and 1tsp. Worcestershire sauce skewers. Place on rack in shallow roasting 1tbsp. soy sauce pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours or until meat thermometer registers 175 degrees.

Directions: Bake foil-wrapped stuffing for 1 hour.

Rinse lamb shanks in cold water; dry.

Serve lamb on platter with extra stuffing. Remove excess fat; brown well in heavy Prepare gravy, if desired. Serves 8 to 10. skillet or Dutch oven. Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour cooked sauce over browned lamb Cumberland Lamb Roast shanks; continue cooking, covered for 2 Ingredients: more hours. Serves 8.

1 6-7 lb. leg of lamb 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. dry mustard Texas Leg of Lamb ½ tsp ground ginger Ingredients: 5 thin slices lemon, cut into halves 1 clove garlic, crushed 2/3 c. currant jelly ¾ c. salad oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice ¼ c. wine vinegar or cider vinegar 1 ½ tsp. salt Directions: ½ tsp. pepper Trim excess fat from lamb; rub well with 2/3 c. chopped onions mixture of salt, mustard and ginger. Place, 2 tsp. barbecue spice uncovered on a rack in a roasting pan, ¼ tsp. oregano rounded-side up. Toast at 325 degrees for 2 1 bay leaf, crushed hours. Remove from oven. Arrange lemon 1 7-8 lb. leg of lamb, boned slices petal-fashion on side of roast, holding in place with dampened wooden picks.

Directions: Combine jelly with lemon juice; spread over Combine all ingredients except lamb lamb. Return to oven. Continue roasting for to form marinade. Pour over lamb in large 30 minutes to 1 hour longer. Note: Gravy bowl; refrigerate overnight or longer. Turn may be made from pan drippings. Serves 12. meat occasionally while marinating. Broil meat, fat-side up, 4 inches from heat for 10 minutes; turn. Baste; brown for 10 minutes Zippy lamb Shanks Note: This recipe was from Mrs. John longer. Reduce heat to 450 degrees; bake Lee, President Peace Ladies Guild, Arroyo lamb for 30 to 35 minutes. Reverse meat; Grande. It would have been entered in the bake for 5 minutes longer. Lamb should be pinkish in color. Serves 12. cookbook in 1966.

Note: To cook lamb outdoors, place on wire rack; broil for 45 minutes to 1 hour, Ingredients: turning and basting frequently.

8 lamb shanks 1 large onion coarsely cut The next recipe came from “A 1989 1 c. coarsely cut celery Hometown Collection, America’s Best 2 cloves garlic, pressed

Recipes,” published by Oxmoor House.

Grilled Ginger Lamb

From The Junior League of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s “Gatherings” Ingredients: 1 (5-to-7- pound) leg of lamb, butterflied ½ cup Burgundy or other dry red wine ½ cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup grated fresh gingerroot ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons honey 1 ½ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 cup canned diluted beef broth

Directions: Trim all visible fat from lamb. Place lamb in a large shallow dish and set aside. Combine Burgundy and remaining ingredients except broth in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour marinade over lamb; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning occasionally. Remove lamb from marinade, reserving marinade. Grill lamb over medium coals 15 to 20 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (rare) or 150 degrees (medium rare), basting frequently with reserved marinade. Combine ¾ cup remaining marinade and beef broth in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Serve with lamb.

Serves 10.

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Templeton firefighters take part in Seattle Stairclimb Staff Report TEMPLETON — Seven Templeton firefighters took part in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday in Seattle.

The seven member crew from the Templeton Community Service District Fire Department raised $9,365 in donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The department will continue to accept donations until April 15. Contact bwall@ templetoncsd.org to make a donation.

Capt. Kurt Pennington, firefighter Haustin Morrison, Engineer Jeff Tomlinson, Engineer Phillip Goldbloom, firefighter Jeff Cannon, Capt. Brandon Wall and firefighter Craig Pennington participated in the climb. The climb was done in full structural firefighting gear — boots, pants, coat, helmet and gloves while wearing and using self-contained breathing apparatus every step of the course. The gear weighed nearly 60 pounds.

The first firefighter of 2,000 entered the stairwell at 8 a.m., the rest followed at 12-second intervals. The average time of the Templeton firefighter participants was 25 minutes to finish the 69 floor (1,300

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Photo courtesy of the Templeton Community Service District Fire Department Team Templeton pictured left to right are Capt. Kurt Pennington, firefighter Haustin Morrison, Engineer Jeff Tomlinson, Engineer Phillip Goldbloom, firefighter Jeff Cannon, Capt. Brandon Wall and firefighter Craig Pennington. The team took part in the Firefighter Stairclimb on Sunday in Seattle and raised more than $9,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

steps) climb. Each firefighter covered their own out-of-pocket expenses including their flights, hotel and registration fees.

Team Captain Wall, a second year

participant said, “The Stairclimb has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life. The opportunity this year to attend alongside my fellow fire crew has been

amazing. I climb for those who can’t. I climb in memory of my uncle who passed away in January from cancer. I climb in honor of those who continue to fight like our brave tribute, 7-year-old, Maddy Gonzalez. I look forward to climbing again next year.”

Firefighters climbing 69 flights to the top floor in honor or in memory of someone, carried pictures on their helmets and posters were placed in the stairwell of the person they were honoring or remembering affected by leukemia and lymphoma.

“I cannot express the pride and admiration I have for our staff and all of the firefighter participants; giving back for a great cause. Templeton is extremely lucky to have the firefighters of this quality and integrity” stated Interim Fire Chief Keith Aggson.

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activities. We will have outdoor vendor slots open to entertainment groups as well as food and libation vendors. It will be a great time and a wonderful way to enjoy a Wednesday night. Just bring the kids down for dinner and fun.”

The 2015 Templeton Bloom and Grow Expo is a free event to the public.

It is a great way for visitors to see what businesses in the community have to offer.

Businesses pay for a booth at the expo.

The six to eight outdoor slots are

expected to go quickly. All proceeds for the event will support the Chamber. The Templeton Kiwanis Club will be offering a barbecue dinner with the proceeds going to a local nonprofit.

There will be giveaways, raffle prizes, beer and wine for purchase, supplied by the Chamber, and live entertainment.

To learn more, sign up for a vendor slot or to join the Chamber, visit templetonchamber.com or call 434-1789.

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