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THS Scholarship Night

Still needs to raise $50K to make trip By Allyson Oken Ajar Kerey received $9,000 total at the THS Senior Scholarship Night on May 17.

Kayla Cooper was awarded a total of $5,500 in scholarships at the Senior Scholarship Night.

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TEMPLETON — June brings the Templeton High School Drama cast of “Little Shop of Horrors” another month closer to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, hosting children’s workshops, dinner auctions and the debut of the show to finish raising the final $50,000 needed to travel to Scotland for the big show. Drama teacher and Templeton Performing Arts Center director Catherine Kingsbury said the students have been working hard to reach their goal and the Theatre Marketing Class has come up with some opportunities for people to help. “We will be hosting a children’s workshop with our advanced drama students leading second- through sixthgraders in drama exercises and more on June 13-16,” Kingsbury said. “Then June 11, we will host our dinner auction at the Templeton American Legion Hall, where the cast of ‘Little Shop’ will perform select works from the outstanding musical and we hope that both will help us meet our goal.” Children’s workshops will be hosted at the TPAC from 9 a.m. to noon for second through sixth grade and require advanced registration by emailing, templetondrama@gmail.com. The dinner at the Templeton American Legion Hall will begin at 6 p.m. on June 11. To purchase advanced tickets at a cost of $30 per person, visit Isohdt.bpt.me. “Enjoy dinner by Chef Charlie, a live and silent auction, and entertainment Please turn to Page 7

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Payal Patel was awarded the largest sum of all the Templeton High School seniors— $13,500 to help her pursue a nursing career.

24 groups award $51,000 to 19 graduating seniors By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

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Caitlin Hopkins who plans to enter the Navy and become a veterinarian was awarded $3,000 in scholarships.

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TEMPLETON — A total of $51,000 in scholarships was awarded at the Templeton High School Senior Scholarship Night on May 17. In all 19 seniors received scholarships from 24 different community and school affiliated groups. Payal Patel, Ajar Kerey, Kayla Cooper, Brooke Ferrari and Caitlin Hopkins received the largest sums of all the students — a total of $34,000. The event was at the Templeton Performing Arts Center. “We are so fortunate to thane the support of all of these service groups and educational support groups helping these deserving students find the funds to succeed in the next step of their lives, college and carrier. A huge thank you to all that made this night

such a success for our students,” said THS scholarship co-ordinator Teresa Scott. Patel, who wants to be a nurse, was awarded seven scholarships for her academic achievement and involvement in the community. She received a total of $13,500 toward her educational goals. At the culmination of the event each student stood and told the audience of family and friends, where they plan to attend college and what they plan to study — some going as far as New York to study clothing design and musical theater and others looking to excel in the fields of science and mathematics. The diversity and success of each student was well received by the audience. The Templeton High School graduation will be held at 7 p.m. on June 7 at the THS football field. For more information, visit templetonhs. schoolloop.com.

Soccer and softball star Brooke Ferrari was awarded a total of $3,000 in scholarships as she heads off to Sacramento State University.

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This and That Recipes for Father’s Day brunch By Barbie Butz

simply heating it and adding the Parmesan cheese. 2. Here’s an alternative to Step number 4 above. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in batches until golden brown, flipping once, about 3 minutes per side. Eliminate the Parmesan White Sauce, but sprinkle on the grated Gruyere, and place under the broiler just long enough to melt the cheese to a golden color. 3. When the sandwiches are baked in Step number 4 top each one with a fried egg to make a complete breakfast serving. Substitute well-drained chopped spinach for broccoli rabe.

ather’s Day is June 19 and what better way to celebrate “Dad” than serving him brunch. This will give him a chance to sleep-in, enjoy a leisurely breakfast/lunch with no stress about being somewhere at a certain time. These wonderful grilled sandwiches contain ham, gooey cheese, and a green vegetable that is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium and iron. The green vegetable is Rapini (commonly marketed in the U.S. as broccoli raab or rabe), a green cruciferous vegetable. The edible parts are the leaves, buds, and stems. The buds somewhat resemble broccoli but do not form a large head. I have seen this vegetable at the Farmer’s Markets, locally. Parmesan cheese. To make the sandwich you must first make a Parmesan White Sauce using the ¾ cup whole milk following recipe. ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Parmesan White Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ shallot, finely diced (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Directions: Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly add milk and cook, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to assemble sandwiches.

Grilled Ham-And-Broccoli-Rabe Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed Coarse salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fig jam 8 slices best-quality white bread 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 8 ounces Fontina, thinly sliced 8 ounces sliced ham

Here’s a recipe for a nice summer salad when the tomatoes are ready on the vine. It would make a nice addition to any brunch.

Fresh Tomato-Onion Salad

Unsalted butter, room temperature for brushing ½ cup Parmesan White Sauce 1 cup Gruyere, grated Directions: Blanch broccoli rabe in batches in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Season with salt. Let cool slightly, and finely chop. For each sandwich, spread 2 teaspoons fig jam on one bread slice and 1 teaspoon mustard on another .Layer one slice with cheese, broccoli rabe, and ham, dividing evenly. Close sandwich; brush each side with butter. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet, top each sandwich with2 tablespoons Parmesan White Sauce and ¼ cup grated Gruyere and bake at 450 degrees until browned and bubbling, about 10 minutes. Notes: 1. Aunt Penny’s canned white sauce found in the grocery store can be substituted for the Parmesan White Sauce by

Ingredients: 2 medium red tomatoes, cut into bite-size wedges 2 medium yellow tomatoes, cut into bitesize wedges ½ small onion, sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley Dressing: 1 ½ teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Directions: In a large bowl, toss salad ingredients to mix. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients except oil. Slowly add oil, beating with a wire whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Add a light pasta salad to your brunch menu and top it off with a bowl of fresh fruit served with a slice of pound cake. Now you’re ready to “wake up” Dad and say “Happy Father’s Day! Cheers!

Templeton Beer Run is July 16 Contributed Article The Templeton REC Foundation is hosting a Beer Run at BarrelHouse Brewing in Paso Robles on July 16. Participants may choose to run or walk a 5k or .5 mile course and registration starts at 9 a.m. with a wave start at 10 a.m. Pre-registration by July 8 guarantees the participant will receive an event t-shirt and

swag bag. The run includes a 5 oz. taster at the starting line and a pint at the end. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be provided for participants. Pre-registration is now open. The cost for pre-registration is $40 and for non-drinking runners it is $30. Day of registration (at the door) is $50 and $40 for non-drinkers. Following the race, live music from the

Mighty Croon Dogs Band, games, contests, and a silent auction will be available at the BarrelHouse beer garden. Food will be also available for purchase. BarrelHouse is located at 3055 Limestone Way in Paso Robles and to register and learn more, visit the Templeton REC Foundation website at templetonrecfoundation.com.

Templeton CSD Fire Dept. reminds people to follow weed abatement schedule Contributed Article All properties within the Templeton Community Services District boundaries, including yards and lots, must be cleared of all combustible vegetation, such as dead leaves, weeds, brush, and tree limbs beginning May 1 through Nov. 30. Property owners are also asked to remove excess trash, wood or other combustibles from their property to keep it fire-safe. Due to the late spring rains there will be an increase in vegetation which can become a potential fire hazard as it dries. Therefore, property owners are asked to plan on multiple cuttings this year to keep grasses and weeds down to fire-safe levels. Below are some of the key weed abatement requirements.

• Do not mow after 10 a.m. if the temperature exceeds 80 degrees. • Mowers must be set at a maximum height of three inches unless conditions require a greater height. • All equipment used for weed abatement work must be equipped with proper spark arresters, mufflers, etc. • A fire extinguisher of pressurizedwater or back-pump type is required on equipment for immediate accessibility and use. • Property owners are responsible for weeds from the center line of the public road and through their entire property. • Parcels that are three acres or less in size must be mowed or disked completely. Parcels 3 acres or larger must have at a minimum a soil firebreak around

the perimeter and cross breaks at intervals breaking each block in no greater than 1 acre (or as directed by the Fire Department). Firebreaks shall be a minimum of 30-feet in width at perimeters and cross breaks and 50-feet minimum around structures. Down slope clearances from structures shall be a minimum of 100 feet. Clearances around and under oak trees shall be a minimum of 30 feet. To learn more about maintaining a defensible space go to: readyforwildfire. org/get-ready/creating-defensible-space/ The Templeton Fire Department thanks all participants for helping to make Templeton a fire-safe community. For more information, contact Fire Capt. Tony Broom during regular business hours at 434-4912.

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Students and parents joined the Templeton Hills Seventh Day Adventist School bike-a-thon on May 22 to help raise funds to expand the school’s offerings with teacher and Principal Steve Champion and his wife and teacher Zlata Champion.

Seventh Day Adventist School bike-a-thon Templeton school hosts open registration Aug. 7 and expands offerings with fundraiser By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — Templeton Hills Seventh Day Adventist School, a faithbased K-8 institution, is having an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. Open registration takes place now through August for the fall semester. The school is under new leadership with Principal Steve Champion and wife and teacher Zlata Champion working together to offer a faith-based curriculum with a focus on small class sizes and individualized education. Steve has over 12 years of teaching experience under his belt and has a bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a concentration in science and mathematics from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. “My greatest joy as a teacher is being able to watch our students develop and grow mentally emotionally and spiritually and marvel in God’s glory and all that is given to us through his love,” Steve said. Zlata, who teaches kindergarten and first grade at the school, said that she likes to share ideals and help students learn how to interact with each other respectfully as an introduction to the faith. She said introducing the morality of the faith is the first step to enabling

A father and son duo led on the first lap of the Templeton Hills Seventh Day Adventist School bike-a-thon on May 22.

a child to understand how faith fits into everyday life and how people learn. “It is really a joy working with all of our students at this little school and I feel the environment is perfect for young minds that are beginning to explore their faith,” Zlata said. “We really don’t get into the deeper aspects of our faith until the children are a bit older and can understand the ideas and meaning behind them.”

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The school is under the director of a board of directors, who organize community events and bring both the church and the school together to create

a community and family experience at both. Board member and parent outreach co-ordinator Lisa Edwards hosted the school’s first bike-a-thon on May 22. Each student raised donations from family and friends to ride a certain number of laps around the Atascadero Lake. For some of the students this was the first time on a bike and for others it was a race to the finish. “We hosted this event to expand our programing and the students will be able to choose what we do with some of the funds from field trip options to equipment they would like to have on campus,” Edwards said. “This is what the school does best, bringing church and school together, and thanks to the efforts of the Champions we are seeing great success.” The school requests that anyone interested in touring the school or learning more, call 434-1638 or visit templetonhillsadventist.com.

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The annual Templeton Wine Festival, rebranded from its former title the Taste of Templeton, was a hit with attendees on May 14. The festival, hosted by the Templeton Chamber of Commerce, featured a lounge area just in from the stage with live music, wine and food galore.

Back by popular demand at this year’s Templeton WIne Festival was local band the JD Project.

Greg and Pamela, owners and winemakers at Seven Angels Winery, were a busy table at he Hundreds came out for this year’s Templeton Wine Festival on May 14 at the park and bought food and sampled wines that are known to the Templeton area. Templeton Wine Festival on May 14.

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June Networking Mixer at The Cafe At Courtney’s House with Fig Good Food

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s it just us, or has there been a culinary revolution occurring in the little town of Templeton? Danior Kitchen to Go, Nino’s Grill, Kitchenette, and now a second location for Atascadero’s delicious Fig Good Food, just open at Courtney’s House, a non-profit organization that offers vocational training and social opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities. The gorgeous Victorian manse located across the street from Templeton Park is the perfect setting to enjoy breakfast or lunch on the veranda or inside the historic home, especially when the chef is Chris from Fig Good Food. Get a sneak peek at her new menu at our After Five Networking Mixer on Thursday June 23 from 5:30PM-7:00PM at Courtney’s House, located at 311 6th Street in Templeton. Enjoy wine tastings, appetizers, raffle prizes and great

networking with friends, neighbors and potential new customers. Bring your business cards and your appetite to our June After Five Networking Mixer. This event is free and open to members and guests.

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UPCOMING MAY EVENTS

Wednesday June 8

Tap Take Over at Concerts in the Park Beer/Wine Garden Templeton Drama Boosters Templeton Park 6:30PM-8:30PM

Tuesday June 14 Templeton Women in Business Luncheon Templeton Community Center- 601 S. Main Street 11:30AM-1:00PM - $20/$25

Wednesday June 15 Tap Take Over at Concerts in the Park Beer/Wine Garden Cool Water Kayaks Templeton Park 6:30PM-8:30PM

Wednesday June 22 Tap Take Over at Concerts in the Park Beer/Wine Garden Osborne Insurance & Las Tablas Animal Hospital Templeton Park 6:30PM-8:30PM

Thursday June 23 After Five Networking Mixer The Cafe at Courtney’s House 311 6th Street 5:30PM-7:00PM - Free

Wednesday June 29 Tap Take Over at Concerts in the Park Beer/Wine Garden Kasarjian & Company CPA’s Templeton Park 6:30PM-8:30PM

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oin TWIB on Tuesday June 14 at the Templeton Community Center for a luncheon on the real threat of identity theft in the modern world, how to spot it, how to prevent it and how to recover from it, when (not if) it happens to you or a loved one. The lunch meeting starts at 11:30AM with networking and ends at 1:00PM. Rose Hunt & MeShawn Dimos are Risk Management Specialists/ Consultants with Harvard Risk Management Corporation (HRMC), a privately held employee benefits broker with home offices in Dallas, TX. Initially focusing on marketing group legal plans, HRMC continues to expand their portfolio, offering innovative solutions, but the legal & identity

monitoring/restoration plans are most in demand. As Independent Representatives, Rose & MeShawn are able live & work on our beautiful Central Coast. They practice strong work ethic, believe in education, hard work, and honesty; and derive satisfaction in being a positive influence as they try each day, to ‘pay

it forward’. Both are active members & Ambassadors of the Templeton Chamber, and were honored with the Templeton Ambassador(s) of the year award in 2015.Passionate about their subject, they’ll share actual stories & affordable, contemporary solutions that pave the way to peace of mind for you, your loved ones and your small business. The lunch and program are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Men and non-members are welcome at TWIB. Members are encouraged to donate a raffle prize to further promote their business. RSVP on the Chamber website or call (805) 434-1789 by 5pm the Thursday before the lunch to purchase your tickets.

FIRST EVER TEMPLETON COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS DINNER SET FOR AUGUST 27-NOMINATE YOUR HERO TODAY

n the evening of Saturday August 27th, under the majestic oaks of the Templeton Park, The Templeton Chamber of Commerce will host a very special event, never before held in our community: The Templeton Community IMPACT Awards Dinner. This elegant evening will include a silent auction and wine & cheese reception; a “farm-to-table” dinner, served at a long, family-style table with shared bottles of local wine and a delicious multi-course meal from

Chef Jeffry Wiesinger, followed by an awards ceremony to celebrate the heroes and leaders of our small community. Awards to be given include Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Public Safety Person of the Year, Student Citizen of the Year, Chamber Ambassador of the Year and the 2016 Business Beautification Award. Nomination forms for these awards are on our website and available in/from our office. Nominees do not need to be Chamber members. We encourage the community to nominate a hero from

THE NORTH COUNTY FOUR-CHAMBER SUPER MIXER HITS THE VINES RV PARK JULY 14 Join the membership of the Atascadero, Paso Robles, Templeton and San Miguel Chambers of Commerce at the biggest mixer of the year on Thursday July 14 at the Vines RV Park, located between San Miguel and Paso Robles on Highway 101. This event is free, open to members of any chamber and features half a dozen wineries, 4-5 caterers, live entertainment and power-packed networking. Be sure to mark your calendars now for Thursday July 14 at the Vines RV Park from 5:00PM to 7:00PM that evening.

our community so we can properly recognize their efforts at this special event. Tickets will be on sale by July 1 for $60 per person which includes dinner and your first drink. Special recognition will be given to County Supervisors, State Assemblymen, TAAG Directors, TUSD Trustees, Templeton Fire Department captains and TCSD Directors. Please make plans to attend this celebration of Templeton on Saturday August 27 starting at 5:00PM in our beautiful park.

CHAMBER RESTRUCTURES DUES SCHEDULE TO BETTER MEET MEMBER NEEDS Many of our members will see the roll out of our new “Tiered Dues” membership packages this month, which allows each member to select the package that meets their membership & marketing needs, regardless of the number of employees they have. The Board of Directors, with staff, has invested hours of time to develop this new dues structure and we are excited about the opportunities it presents for our members to advertise and promote their business to Templeton residents and to people all over the North County, both residents and visitors. The Templeton Chamber of Commerce is proud of the increased programming and marketing it has been able to do over the past few years, with the support of our valued members. We look forward to implementing new programs and strengthening the current programs to better serve our members and our community as a whole. If you receive your invoice/membership dues structure sheet and have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact Sarah in the office at (805) 434-1789 or email sarah@templetonchamber.com

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Saturday, June 4 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, June 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.

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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. For more information, check out the website almondcountryquilters.org.

Tuesday, June 7 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 templetoncsd.org.

Thursday, June 9 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, June 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.

Monday, June 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.

Tuesday, June 14 TCSD board meeting

third Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Rabobank community room, 1025 Las Tablas in Templeton. For more information, contact Suzanne Miller at 704-5970 or suzanne.miller@ymail.com or Cortnie Muniz at 835-5897.

Thursday, June 16 TAAG MEETING

The TAAG will be meeting at 206 5th St. in Templeton every third Thursday. To learn more, visit 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, June 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, June 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.

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Monday, June 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.

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 support group meeting

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SLOFolks presents The Bills

Castor Cellars hosts long-time performers and friends on July 2 By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — The Bills are bringing their Canadian folk flavor all the way to Templeton’s Castoro Cellars in a SLO Folks production at 7 p.m. on July 2. The Bills are Adrian Dolan on fiddle, accordion, piano and vocals; Marc Atkinson on mandolin, guitar and vocals; Chris Frye on guitar and lead vocals; Richard Moody on the three v’s violin, viola and vocals; and Scott White on upright bass and vocals. Both Dolan and Frye said the band was ecstatic to be sharing their new album, “Trail of Tales,” released in March of this year, with the Central Coast in particular because of their connection to the venue at Castoro Cellars. “We have been playing at Castoro for years and have become really great friends with the owners and are really excited that this year we are returning to perform at Beaverstock,” Frye said. “The new album is really going in the direction we intended with all of us collaborating and writing the music and lyrics in congress. It is probably the most cohesive album we have ever created as well as the most diverse.” “Trail of Tales” features 14 original tracks, a first-time happening in this band’s long standing career, and really takes people on a ride from experiences life

offers these musicians to the varied musical inspirations each bring to the table. The songs, “You Don’t Know What Trouble Is,” and the title track, “Trail of Tales,” run along the same vein, both telling stories of life from an observer’s perspective. Dolan, who is the most recent addition to the band, said the album was a jump forward for the group. “We all worked together to create an album that didn’t just move from one song to the next. The intent was to make each song an individual experience, but still be able to put it all together in the end to make a dynamic and cohesive work,” Dolan said. “The interesting thing was that it all came together in a sort of seamless way.” The Bills are known for their Canadian folk, roots, rock-style, incorporating many styles from Ozark Mountain bluegrass to Celtic fiddle and bowed bass influences and even a little eastern European flavor, varied guitar styles and the addition of the accordion. They have also branched out to perform more songs, singing in harmony, adding to the fullness of the sound that will ring over the vineyard at Castoro Cellars for the show. Tickets will be sold in advance for $22 per person and can be purchased by Courtesy of The Bills visiting, castorocellars.com or slofolks. The Bills are Adrian Dolan on fiddle, accordion, piano and vocals; Marc Atkinson on mandolin, org. To listen to The Bills new album and learn more about the band, visit thebills.ca. guitar and vocals; Chris Frye on guitar and lead vocals; Richard Moody on the three v’s violin, viola and vocals; and Scott White on upright bass and vocals.

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Templeton drama students Isaac Capp, Ethan LaCaro, Brett Ogburn, Nick Talarico, Alex Lee, Soafia Talarico, Jaida McDonald, Ashleigh Sinclair, Hannah van den Eikhof, Emma Crawfis, Carson Ogburn, Dominique Michell, Sophia Willenborg and Zoe Zimmerling are raising money to participate in the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival this August.

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provided by THS drama students as your last chance for a sneak preview of ‘Little Shop’ before the official showings in July,” Kingsbury said. “The menu includes vegetarian and meat lasagna, Caesar salad, fruit and garlic bread.” To specify the meal option, contact Templeton Drama Boosters by calling 5914770 or e-mail templetondrama@gmail. com. Kingsbury went on to say that the “Little

Shop of Horrors” show is already selling tickets for the following dates July 15 at 7 p.m and July 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost for tickets is $15 for students or seniors and $20 for general admission. To purchase advanced tickets, visit Isohdt.bpt. me. ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ “Little Shop of Horrors” began as an off Broadway play in 1982, made famous by

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the Roger Corman film in 1986 and was adapted into a musical by original writer Howard Ashman with music written by Alan Menken. The story begins in a florist shop in New York owned by Mr. Mushnik played by student Nick Talarico. The store clerk, Seymour Krelborn, is the play’s main character and is being played by student Isaac Capp. Capp after doing some indepth character study discovered his inner Seymour, a loveable, neurotic, schmo with a yen for Audrey II the man-eating plant. “I feel like Seymour’s personality is very different from mine,” Capp said. “He is very much the product of his environment, he is a pushover, geeky and shy. I sat down and thought about how I would develop the character looking at mannerisms, accent and observing other actors who have played the role. I want to be a different kind of Seymour, not just the classic selfdeprecating protagonist, but one with some attitude.” This hungry, singing, man-eating plan is named for Seymour’s unrequited love, Audrey, played by student Sofia Talarico, who said, “I can’t wait to go to the Fringe Festival and be a part of this amazing experience.”

Sofia’s counterpoint on stage, Audrey II, will be played by two actors. The voice will be played by Ethan LaCaro and Brett Ogburn will play the plant itself. These two have been working to get the timing of dialogue and plant movement in sink. Both said they are excited to be making their first trip out of the country. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Fringe dates back to 1947, when eight theatre groups turned up uninvited to perform at the then newly formed Edinburgh International Festival, an initiative created to celebrate and enrich European cultural life in the wake of the World War II. According to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe web page there were 50,459 performances of 3,314 shows in 313 venues last year. Attending one of the fundraisers will help the THS Drama students attend this festival and experience traveling abroad. Anyone can make donations by contacting Kingsbury at ckingsbury@templetonusd. org and to see a schedule of shows, visit templetonhs.schoolloop.com/PAC.

8- Templeton Life - June 2016

Eagles soar in CIF softball playoffs Templeton error-free in games, outscored opponents 22-0 By Nicholas Mattson Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — Standing center stage on the mound of the last surviving North County team still battling through CIF, Templeton High School freshman pitcher Ashley Daugherty torched the visiting Barstow Aztecs with 13 strikeouts, and went yard in the bottom of the sixth inning to punctuate the Eagles’ 9-0 win on May 24 at Vineyard Athletic Park. “We are starting to peak at the right time,” THS head coach Henry Valaau said. “The last few games, all the hitters have been getting hits. It is exciting to see that happening. They have worked hard for it.” It was a battle of freshmen pitchers, as Barstow’s Heather Shipley went inning for inning against Templeton’s ace. Daugherty opened the game with two strikeouts, and retired the first three batters. Shipley answered by retiring three Eagles in the bottom of the first. The dueling defenses dominated, and the game looked to be a battle between which team would crack. Heading into the sixth inning, the game was tied 0-0, as both teams struggled to get a runner into scoring position. Daugherty struck first two Aztec batters, and the third batter flied out to center field. In the bottom of the Aztecs were the first to blink, and THS junior Makayla Jo Zundal smacked a standup double over the head of Barstow’s center fielder as the home crowd woke up with a roar as Daugherty came up to the plate with Zundal in scoring position. Facing a full count after taking the first two pitches as strikes looking, Daugherty connected for a hard grounder that bounced past a diving shortstop, up into center field. The crowd went wild again, with Zundal making third base with no outs to all but guarantee he first score of the game. One of Templeton’s best hitters, THS sophomore Katie Murphee came to the plate, and she was walked to load the bases. Loading the bases with a runner on third is used to give the defense control of the baserunners by taking away ambiguity on defense and make the play at home a force out. With a tie game, and only one more chance on offense, the Aztecs tried to keep the Eagles from making that first cut. THS designated hitter, senior Sydney Barlogio made the first cut, batting in Zundal, and five more Templeton batters took hacks at a broken Shipley, and a 9-run scoring binge ended with Daugherty’s grand slam homer. Sophomore Ashley Ingle, senior Kaitlyn Doty, sophomore Kat Cline, senior Brooke Ferrari, Zundal again, and then Daugherty, bludgeoned Shipley and picked apart the Aztec defense to put the game away. Barlogio grounded out in her second at bat, and the Aztecs finally cooled the Eagles’ jets to escape the inning. The Aztecs’ last stand came in the top of the seventh, and Daugherty closed out

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Templeton High School junior Makayla Jo Zundal hits a standup double in the sixth inning to break the drought and open the floodgates against the visiting Barstow Aztecs in second-round CIF action on May 24 at Vineyard Athletic Park. Zundal was the first score of a 9-0 charge by the Eagles to put the game away.

Templeton’s second-round CIF Southern Section Division 5 game for the 9-0 victory. In seven innings, Daugherty faced 22 batters, threw 70 pitches, gave up two hits, and walked one batter. She batted 2-for-4, hitting four RBI and scoring twice. “As a coach it is nice to sit on the bucket and enjoy all this, but I have to give it to my pitcher,” Valaau said. Ferrari hit two RBI on a 1-for-3 performance. Doty, Barlogio, and Ingle each hit an RBI during the sixth-inning charge. Over the last few weeks, the Eagles’ offense has found its targets. “Murphee was getting hits, but nothing like what she has been putting out lately,” Valaau said. “She has been crushing the ball more than she has in a long time.” First-round action took place on May 20, when the Eagles hosted Pomona Catholic High School and served the PCHS Pacers a 13-0, 5-inning run-rule defeat. Murphee went 2-for-2, putting both hits over the fence for four RBI and three runs. “You gotta fight until the end,” Murphee said. “You don’t quit in the middle if you know you are going to win. They can always come back.” Valaau was pleased with the effort, and the performance from his team. “She and Daugherty have this little game of home run derby at night,” Valaau said, “and they come out and see who can hit the most home runs. It is a great friendly

competition they have, and it is showing up in Murphee’s swing. She is crushing the ball, and Daugherty is getting the same thing.” Altogether, the Eagles outscored the first two CIF opponents by a 22-0 margin, and have not committed an error in the past

three games. “All our girls are starting to put the bat on the ball,” Valaau said. The Eagles met with the Regents of La Reina High School on the road in Thousand Oaks on Thursday, May 26. Results of the game were unavailable at press time.

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Templeton High School junior Makayla Jo Zundal glides into home plate to score the first run of the game in a previously-tight battle against the Barstow Aztecs in the second round of CIF. Zundal broke the 0-0 knot with the sixth-inning score and Templeton ran away with the game for a 9-0 victory on May 24 at Vineyard Athletic Park.

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