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Templeton Life AUGUST 2014

TCC stars shine bright

2nd annual Gala event a great success By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

EMPLETON — July 12 marked the culmination of the Templeton Chamber of Commerce celebration of the Night of 1,000 Stars. A gala event hosted by the Chamber for two years running that continues to grow. With nearly six months at the reins, a great community of supporters and volunteers, the Templeton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sarah Maggelet continues to exceed expectations. The night at The Groves on 41 kicked off with appetizers, schmoozing and drinks, followed by a catered dinner, awards ceremony and live and silent auctions. This year, awards were presented to the Ambassador of the Year, Citizens of the Year and the Business of the Year. The night also served as an installation dinner for the board. Dick Mason was the emcee for the night. Supervisors Frank Mecham and Debbie Arnold as well as Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian helped present the awards. Ambassador of the Year went to Kristen Handley. Becky Paulos, who presented the award, said, “This person here she does everything. I don’t know how she does it. She is always there to help. Thanks you so much for all you do.”

Bruno Martinelli and The Martinelli Vineyard Story Bruno Martinelli at his home on 10 acres on Creston Road, where he grows pomegranates and has a small grape vineyard. Photo by Connie Pillsbury

By Connie Pillsbury For Templeton Life

madeo Martinelli was born in Italy in the 1890’s and immigrated to Templeton around 1920, at first making charcoal from oaks in the hills. In 1926, Martinelli purchased 25 acres on Ridge Road, planted grapes and cherries and built a home and winery. After his first wife died, he married Sunny, daughter

of good friend Joe Venturini. Later, he and Sunny divorced and the property was split, leaving him 10.8 acres, the home and winery. Amadeo had no children with his first two wives. It would be later, in 1958 on a trip to Posina, Italy, that Amadeo Martinelli would acquire a family. It was there that he met and fell in love with Rina Fossati, born in 1918. Rina had endured the hard times of World War II when extreme poverty necessitated

that she put her three younger children in orphanages. Her two daughters went to a home run by nuns, and her son, Bruno, age three, to a boy’s orphanage in Bologna. Due to neglect, Bruno ended up in the hospital with severe frostbite to his hands and feet and failing health at age 9. Somehow, the orphanage contacted his mother and said if she didn’t come get him, he would not survive. Up until this point, Bruno did not know that he had a family. He was shocked when he got off the bus in Posina to find he had two much older half-siblings and two half-sisters also brought home by their mother. It was soon after this reunion that his mother met and married Martinelli at the local courthouse. Amadeo Martinelli returned to Templeton by himself, sold a restaurant he had won at cards, (he was quite the gambler) and sent for his new wife, Rina and her younger daughter, then later for the older daughter and Bruno. When Bruno got on the plane for Los Angeles, he had just his shirt, shorts and sandals. He didn’t own a suitcase and wouldn’t have had anything to put in it if he did. Amadeo immediately adopted the three children, and Italian-speaking Bruno started Templeton School in both fifth grade and kindergarten to learn English. One funny story is that when he was eating his typical Italian sack lunch of salami, cheese, French bread and a jar of wine at school, the principal, aghast, tried to ask him what he was doing, but he didn’t understand. He was just eating the lunch that Mama had packed him. Tragically, in April of 1960, Amadeo Martinelli passed away. Two of his devoted friends, Joe Dusi and Roy Giandinni, stepped in to help Rina learn the vineyard business and assist with the children. Rina didn’t speak much English, but she talked with her hands and spoke through her big spaghetti feeds with homemade pasta. Bruno worked alongside Mama in the early mornings before school, hoeing and picking grapes. “If I didn’t wake up, mama would throw cold water on my face,” he laughs. At Templeton High, Coach Simmons was the key to his survival, mentoring him in sports and American life and encouraging him to go out for basketball. In 1965, Bruno stood in a courtroom and became an American citizen. After graduating from High School, he joined the Navy twoyear program due to his low draft number and was sent to Europe, allowing him to visit his brother in Posina. In 1972, he married Please turn to Page 4

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Templeton teen earns Miss Mid-State title By Paula McCambridge Of Templeton Life

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DDG Approved? 2 THS FFA wins big 2 This ‘n’ That 4 TCSD talks Nacimiento 5 Nov. ballot 5 Community Calendar 6 TES Second-Graders 8

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Taylor Mae Lindquist of Templeton won the title of queen at the California MidState Fair pageant this year. Photo by Paula McCambridge

PASO ROBLES — Taylor Mae Lindquist, 18, of Templeton, won the title of Miss California Mid-State Fair on July 15 in a stiff competition of 12 talented North County women. Along with Lindquist’s queen title, two princesses were named — First Runner-Up Lauren Rodrigues, 20, of Paso Robles, and Second Runner-Up Devin Corea, 17, of Paso Robles, and Rebecca Sligh, 18, of Templeton was voted Miss Congeniality by her fellow contestants. Lindquist strolled through the competition with confidence throughout, from her talent on flute playing Disney’s Cruella de Vil to her march down the catwalk in her swimsuit to the evening gown competition in which she wore red.

This year marked the 45th year of the fair pageant and the 16th year it’s been directed by Patti Lucas who told the crowd, “I just really enjoy doing this part of the fair and giving back.” Contestants competed in five areas: Interview, platform, talent, swimsuit, and evening wear. All contestants established a platform of service for the fair. The platform will be completed during the 2015 fair. Lindquist’s platform is “FFA? Get Agucated!” She will educate the public about the role of FFA in the community through local farmers’ markets and had educational booth at the fair. The other eight contestants were Summer Botts, 17, of Paso Robles; Denise Carigo, 20, of Atascadero; Dianna Dawson, 18, of Templeton;

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Is your home or venue DDG approved? By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

Divinity of sound and surrounding with the science of acoustics and aesthetics in mind is the Divine Design. A vision shared by owners and husband and wife duo Barry and Linda Ross of the Divine Design Group in Paso Robles. With 25 years to their credit providing architectural details, cabinetry design, home theater design, and room acoustics design, they have seen and done nearly everything in this growing field. Barry is the man for high-end technical support. Couple that with the artistic and architectural knowledge of Linda and together they offer the best in quality and customer care. Barry has been working in the field for more than 35 years. He has designed and maintained hundreds of recording studios, motion picture post-production facilities for 20th Century Fox and worked with Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. He

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said that he and his wife were looking for a nice quiet place to semi-retire while still providing DDG services. “We had been coming up to the Paso Robles area for many years before we finally settled down here for our semiretired years,” said Barry. “I have been working in the biz as they say since I was 13 years old. I was lucky enough to fall in as the chief sound guy at Sony for about four years and worked about the same amount of time for 20th Century Fox. I have also built about 300 or more professional home studios, including working with Kenny Loggins to create his home studio. Over the years, I have also recorded some pretty The talented Linda can do so much more than layout a room. She is an artist and creates heavy hitters, like Stevie Wonder and even custom doorbells for her clients. Photo by Allyson Oken worked with Ray Charles for a few years. I never did take any pictures in those days, but I will never forget them.” He is one of 36 licensed acoustical engineers in the state and has worked on about 60 to 70 home and commercial venues. He has installed home theaters, computers, recording studios, worked with large venues and architectural groups to provide his acoustical services. He said the best part about what he and Linda do is working directly with the customer to provide them with their vision of a divine space and help them get the most bang for their buck. “We will actually take the customer to the wholesale distributor or retail outfit to help them find what they are looking for — the best price,” said Barry. “Then Linda will make their vision for the space come together and I will take care of any technical or acoustical needs as well. Linda The Ross family’s home theater is a great example of what Divine Design Group can do. Photo also designs spec homes so she really by Allyson Oken knows what she is doing and stays up on learn more about DDG and their services, services is Linda at 975-6000 or 237design trends.” It seems that creating any version of visit Barry and Linda on the web at www. 9371. To contact Barry for audio, video, auditory and visual beauty is the passion divinedesigngroup.com. The daily contact acoustics, computer sales and services, call of DDG owner’s Barry and Linda. To for kitchen, bath and interior design 237-9371.

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THS FFA wins big at fair Seven top awards given

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By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

PASO ROBLES — Templeton High School junior Caitlin Hopkins won big at the Mid-State Fair this year bringing home FFA Grand Champion Lamb and Supreme Market Lamb on July 22. Along with this big win, THS FFA took home six other awards. Others honored included Kayla Hildebrand with her FFA Reserve Champion Lamb, Vanessa Soto with her

FFA Grand Champion Hog, Jaret Butz with his Reserve Champion Hampshire Hog, Cori Walker with Grand Champion FFA Meat Goat as well as Reserve Supreme Meat Goat and Anna Hinrichs with Reserve FFA Meat Goat. Templeton FFA advisor Chris Hildebrand attributed all of the awards to hard work put in by the students. “The Templeton FFA did very well at the fair this year with Vanessa Soto winning FFA Grand Champion Hog,” said Hildebrand. “This was an exciting

win because she raised this hog all on her own. Then over in the sheep arena, Caitlin Hopkins just won big for her Lamb. All the kids did a great job. It is really the hard work that pays off.” Hopkins was very happy advance to the final judging and was hopeful for a win. “I have never ever won before. It is just a Please turn to Page 3

Thank you for reading! Hopkins: Caitlin Hopkins of THS FFA won big at the mid state fair with her lamb Cold Steel. Photo by Allyson Oken

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Sarah Groves, 20; Laura Henderson, 18, of Paso Robles; Amanda Oliver, 18, of Paso Robles; Shasta Wright, 18, of Paso Robles; and Zoe Zepp, 18, of Paso Robles.

The pageant was judged by Katlyn Kaney, Brett Christensen, Destini Cavalletto, Mary Jo Del Campo and Ted Davantzis.

The show was emceed by Chad Stevens who also performed a song with his fellow castmembers from “Guys and Dolls.” Dancers from Arts in Motion performed

at the event. The fair completed its run on Sunday, July 27. For more information, go to www. midstatefair.com.

Patti Lucas has been organizing the California Mid-State Fair Pageant for years and receives flowers from MC Chad Stevens at this year’s event. Photo by Paula McCambridge

California Mid-State Fair Pageant Queen Taylor Mae Lindquist takes to the catwalk as her princesses, left, stand on stage. Photo by Paula McCambridge

Lindquist in her talent competition where she played ‘Cruella De Vil’ on the flute. Photo by Paula McCambridge

Devin Corea performs a dramatic skit during the talent portion of the California Mid-State Fair pageant. Photo by Paula McCambridge

Dianna Dawson, a contestant in the California Mid-State Fair pageant, sings in the talent portion of the competition. Photo by Paula McCambridge

Lauren Rodrigues performs an acting skit for her talent in the California Mid-State Fair pageant. Rodrigues won first runner up in the contest. Photo by Paula McCambridge

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great experience and I love it,” she said. My lamb’s called Cold Steel, my dad helped name him. I got grand champion for FFA and now I am about to go into the ring to compete for the Mid-State Fair championship.” When looking for the winning market lamb, the judges look for a level back, big muscular buttocks, a nice square rump and a nice overall rib shape. It appears that Hopkins sheep embodied all these qualities and more because about 10 minutes later she was named the Mid-State Fair champion for FFA market lambs. But she and Cold Steel did not stop

there. They pair advanced and were singled out once again claiming Supreme Market Lamb later in the day. When she was presented with her honorary belt buckle and sashes, her family clapped and whooped with pride. Her father was in shock when his daughter won. He said, “My hands are shaking. I could not be more proud of her. I don’t have the words.” To learn more about the THS FFA, visit the Templeton FFA Facebook page or https://templetonhs.schoolloop.com.

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By Barbie Butz

For Templeton Life

I love to scan the Internet for recipes, when I can find time. The other day I came across a great little recipe using 8oz. mason jars to serve from. I immediately tried it and we loved it. It uses lemon curd, 8 oz. Cool Whip, fresh berries, angel food cake or pound cake and four 8 oz. mason jars or other jelly-type jars with straight sides. After assembling those simple ingredients, you’re ready to start your Lemon Berry Trifle. Instructions: 1. Wash whatever fresh berries you choose—strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries or a combination. Cull the strawberries.

This ‘n’ That 2. Slice or coarsely chop strawberries if they or large. 3. Cut angel food cake or pound cake into small pieces, roughly one inch. 4. Mix equal portions of lemon curd and Cool Whip together in a bowl. 5. Layer angel food cake or pound cake, Cool Whip mixture, and berries in a mason jar. 6. Top with berries. Note: I layered cake, Cool Whip mixture, chopped strawberries, and then blueberries. I repeated the layering and ended with blueberries. I put a lid on the jars and refrigerated them several hours before serving. Since I doubled the recipe, so I could give a jar or two as a simple little

gift to a friend, I tied a little colored raffia around the top of the jar. Why not make up several jars, throw them in a cooler and cart them to the Wednesday night concert at the Templeton Community Park? But, don’t forget to take some napkins and plastic spoons. Your friends are sure to be delighted with this clever dessert. For “clean-up” simply throw the jars back in the cooler and load them in the dishwasher to be reused time and time again. To further expand this recipe, I decided to try it in a graham cracker pie crust. I layered sliced strawberries and whole blueberries, ending with more Cool Whip mixture. I topped that layer with more sliced strawberries, completely covering

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Rena Martinelli in her later years, making pasta, which she enjoyed serving to workers and friends, especially at grape harvest season. Courtesy of Bruno Martinelli

Debbie Martin and went to work in the San Ardo oil fields, continuing to help Mama with the grapes. When Mama Rina became ill and could no longer run the vineyard in 1986, Bruno and Debbie, and two children, purchased a modular home and built a shop on the property to be near her and work the

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vineyard, where Bruno ran tractor, hoe and disc. They sold their grapes to Arciero Winery. Mama Rina Martinelli passed away in 1998 and is buried in the Templeton Cemetery. Due to a set of difficult circumstances and personality differences between her three children, one daughter

Rina Martinelli working in the vineyard on Ridge Road around 1970. Courtesy of Bruno Martinelli

retained sole ownership, after buying the others out earlier, and sold the property to Larry Turley for one million dollars in May of 2014. Bruno, at age 65, has fond memories of Mama and the Martinelli vineyard. There is a silver lining to the story, in that Bruno currently tends the vineyard for the owners

Amadeo and bride from Italy, Rina Fossati Martinelli with her youngest daughter, shortly after Rina’s arrival in Templeton in 1959. Courtesy of Bruno Martinelli

of the other half of his father’s original acreage. From there he can see his first home and remember the miracle – only in America - of how he went from orphanage to family, from fatherless poverty to being the son of Amadeo Martinelli in Templeton, California.

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From left to right: The Templeton Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Robert Rosales and Carry Van Beurden were named the TCC Year was Kristen Handley, who was honored for efforts for Citizens of the Year. They are standing with Assemblyman the chamber and its activities. Photo by Allyson Oken Katcho Achadjian far right. Photo by Allyson Oken

Next to be awarded for their outstanding community support were the Citizens of the Year Robert Rosales and Carry Van Beurden. The duo was awarded for their joint efforts to improve Templeton and bring the community together. “It was our pleasure to give this award to both Rob and Carry,” said Maggelet. “They are such an amazing couple and we are so happy to name them as our citizens of the

year.” The final award of the night was presented to the Business of the Year — McPhee’s Grill. Maggelet said there were many deserving businesses and nominations that it was hard to pin down a winner. “We did select one business that has been on Main Street for 20 years,” she said. “Featured in the LA Times travel section last month for their amazing restaurant.

The Templeton Chamber of Commerce named McPhee’s Grill the Business of the Year. From left to right: Max McPhee, son of owner Ian McPhee, Assemblyman Katcho Achadjian and Supervisor Debbie Arnold. Photo by Allyson Oken

They have been giving and giving to the community over the years — the list goes on and on of the generosity of the McPhee family and McPhee’s Grill. They are very deserving.” Max McPhee, son of owner Ian McPhee, accepted the honor on behalf of the restaurant. He also added a dinner at McPhee’s as part of the auction. After the awards were presented, the live

and silent auction kicked off with Mecham stealing the show with his charismatic auctioneer style. The night was rounded off with sounds of Julie and the Bad Dog’s Band. To find out more about the Templeton Chamber of Commerce, visit www. templetonchamber.com.

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TCSD talks Nacimiento Plan to seek full allocation

By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — Though the state is in drought, water demands are growing through the hot summer months — the Templeton Community Services District is taking that seriously as board members discussed its Lake Nacimiento water allocation July 15. After going over pipeline developments, the TCSD voted to seek its full allocation of Nacimiento water. Also discussed was a leak in the Nacimiento pipeline. Director David La Caro touched on concerns regarding the Salinas connection project and the plan for the TCSD to seek its full allocation of water. “The Salinas project is relatively new and there is seemingly an urgency to this intertie project,” he said. He then asked Dean Benedix, utilities division manager for the Lake Nacimiento Project Commission, “Is the need there in the Choro Valley?” Benedix replied, “The state, on Sept. 1, will increase the allocation of water to 5 percent. Right now, the concern at

the county level is that the 400-acre feet allocated to the county has not been sent. We are producing carryover water right now to bring to the south county from the SLO reservoir. Next year, the real problems will be a real problem, as the state reserve allocation will have been exhausted so really all projects are urgent. We will be in dire straits unless these new projects are funded. We have submitted our request for funding to the state to fund these projects, so only time will tell.” La Caro then asked, “If the district were to seek its full allocation would it inhibit Prop. 218, regarding water rate increase?” Jeff Briltz responded with, “Yes.” He went on to say that Templeton stands to receive 168 acre feet if the district goes for the full allocation. The problem with Prop. 218 lies in the fact that new connection fees would fund the debt service cost that TCSD would pay for its full allocation. With a higher rate to pay and lowering water usage in general, the funds might not be there. According to Briltz, that if they subscribe to their full allocation,at least they will have the rights to it. And even if the need is not

Now Lake Nacimiento is so low the docks are beached. Photo contributed by the Nacimiento Commission

there, the TCSD will not have missed out on this reserve opportunity. After hearing this, all of the TCSD directors seemed to be wondering if they should lock up the rights now. Then director Judith Dietch said that she feels TCSD should most definitely seek its full allocation before the opportunity passes. She explained that the most important thing to her is that their constituency has their needs met. “My constituents need water before J. Lhor gets its proposed allocation,” she said. “This whole intertie project was just dropped on us and if we don’t voice our intention to procure water now we are just going to end up buying it like everyone else and I don’t want to see our constituency without water just because we didn’t take this opportunity.” The other directors agreed and by the end of the discussion the TCSD had decided to go for the full allocation. The only reservation remaining was that in June a leak in the pipeline was discovered and this is inhibiting to transport of water. Benedix said that the Nacimiento Water Commission found the leak on June 2 and

that the water pipeline had to be shut down as result. The leak was discovered in a remote section of Camp Roberts. “Tomorrow construction will be underway,” said Benedix. “They will be working to repair the leak. We hope it is the only leak. If there is more than one, it will take more time to make repairs. We hope to have it fixed in two weeks. We think that the origin of the leak is a break in the spiral-welded pipe that was pulled under the river during the initial construction. If this is the case, we could have had a leak for four years that only just surfaced.” The TCSD thanked Benedix for attending and for the information. The only other notable action of the night was a resolution that allows for tax collection for streetlight assessments, weed abatement and delinquent sewer hook-up charges, authorizing their collection on the county tax roll. This was passed unanimously. For more information about the Nacimiento Water Project, visit www. slocounty.ca.gov. To learn more about the TCSD, to view agendas and minutes, visit www.templetoncsd.org.

This is Lake Nacimiento before the drought. Photo contributed by the Nacimiento Commission

Cuesta College to put bond on Nov. ballot New structures, tech needed at College, president says

Gill Stork. Photo Contributed.

By Paula McCambridge Of Templeton Life

PASO ROBLES — Cuesta College leaders plan to put a bond measure on

the November ballot that, if approved by voters, would bring new structures and technology to the main and North County campuses. There are a range of bond packages the college board is currently considering from the low end of an $85 million bond that would simply replace modular buildings with permanent structures on both campuses — an action that is required by the state of California and reaching a high of $340 million that would allow the modular replacements plus a job and career training facility on the North Campus; repairs and technological upgrades to both campuses and campus-wide modernization projects — renovating and upgrading a list of structures beyond that of immediate repairs. “There are structural needs, physical structures that are falling apart and technology we don’t have,” said Cuesta President Gil Stork. “Our last bond was in 1974. We’re currently a bare bones operation.” In the North County, there is a possibility of a trade center that would be a hub of hands-on professional skills. “Trades and technology for the North County — that’s the next building we need there,” Stork said. “We’ve been promising that to the North County, and now it’s time to deliver.” Asked if that is a priority item in the

proposed bond, Stork said the structure is something Cuesta can live without but that he’s aware of the expectations in the North County and would like to see it happen. “There’s kind of a balancing act,” Stork said. “We need to implement technological infrastructure first … Trades and Technology is definitely on the list of what we want to make happen.” There were public workshops in July where voters can talk to consultants working on the bond; financial personnel and attorney. “The board wants to have a really robust conversation presenting eight options,” Stork said. The Aug. 6 board meeting is expected to include talk of the bond. A phone survey including both landlines and cell phones will occur in July. Stork said it is extremely important to have public support on the bond issue. “If affects everybody to have a strong education system,” he said. “ In recent years, Cuesta faced what Stork calls “an accreditation nightmare” in which the college was in danger of losing its accreditation altogether. Just this past January, the college was removed from the warning list and will be going through its regular visit from the accreditation team in September. Stork said he is confident that the college will do well. During the height of the accreditation

crisis, Stork, who had already been teaching math at the university and moving through a number of leadership positions, stepped in to be interim president, but the chaos at that time was palpable, he said, and it was time for it to stop. “The train never stops,” he said smiling. “You just have to jump off when you’re least likely to be killed. It was time for the college to take responsibility for its own destiny.” Stork’s contract is up this year, and he’s likely to request another three-year contract, he said. Cuesta College was founded in the 1960s with the North Campus opening in 1998. For more information on Cuesta College, go to www.cuesta.edu.

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Community Calendar To place an item in the community calendar send to Allyson Oken at aoken@atascaderonews.com SATURDAY, AUG. 2 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, AUG. 4 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, AUG. 5 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6 Templeton will be opening the Summer Concert Series. The concert takes place every Wednesday. The TCSD Recreation Department will host a new band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every week. For more information or to sign up as a sponsor or band, visit www.templetoncsd.org.

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.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 Templeton will be opening the Summer Concert Series.This three month weekly event will feature Burning James and the Funky Flames. The concert takes place every Wednesday and the TCSD Recreation Department will host a new band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every week. For more information or to sign up as a sponsor or band visit, www.templetoncsd.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14 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, AUG. 16 Templeton Farmers Market

The club meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Women’s Center, 601 S. Main St. at 1:30 p.m. After the meeting there will be refreshments and social time. For more information, call Letha Blythe at 239-9599.

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TUESDAY, AUG. 19

Templeton Women’s Civic Club

Almond Country Quilters’ Guild

The Almond Country Quilters’ Guild monthly meeting will be meeting at the Masonic Meeting Hall, 2607 Traffic Way in Atascadero. 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.

SATURDAY, AUG. 9 Templeton Farmers Market

The largest Farmers’ Market in the County

TCSD board meeting

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

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 704-5970 or suzanne.miller@ymail.com or Cortnie Muniz at 835-5897 or Cortnie.Muniz@ cchh08.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 20 Templeton will be opening the Summer Concert Series.This three month weekly event will feature the Monty Mills and the Lucky Horse Shoe Band.The concert takes place every Wednesday and the TCSD Recreation Department will host a new band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every week. For more information or to sign up as a sponsor or band visit, www.templetoncsd.org.

THURSDAY, AUG. 21 The TAAG will be meeting at 206 5th street in Templeton every third Thursday. Discussing important items that will affect their constituency are, Alison Carscaden, Jeff Debrish, David LaRue, Sarah Marquart, Sarah Maggelet, Rebecca Pfeifer and Keith

Rau. 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.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Almond Country Quilters’ Guild

The Almond Country Quilters’ Guild will be hosting a community quilts meeting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Templeton. For more information, check out the website www. almondcountryquilters.org.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 30 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, Templeton. For more information, call Mike Brown at 295-9663.

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TES 2nd grades thank the whales T-shirt art on display at Avila event Aug. 16

By Allyson Oken Of Templeton Life

TEMPLETON — The second-graders at Templeton Elementary School are supporting sustained local oceanic ecology by participating in the Ocean Outfall Group’s T-shirt art contest. Now all of the students that participated will be honored at the groups “Thank You Whales” event,

slated to kick off from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Avila California. Diane Smith is a planning committee member for the 3rd annual Thank You Whales Celebration. She explained that this year the group wanted to reach out to a local school to host an art contest. Then finding the enthusiasm they were looking for at Templeton Elementary School.

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“The celebration’ organizers did something a bit different this year in regards to their t-shirt designs,” said Smith. “They asked the Templeton Elementary 2nd grade classes to submit artwork. And what a success it was! Out of the six classes, 136 students submitted art. The students were enthusiastic, as was Mrs. Jill Southern (principal), and Ms.Thacker, Mrs. Carvalho, Mrs. Goode, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Duhon, and Mrs. Gracy who are all teachers that worked with their classes to produce this artwork.” According to Smith at an assembly, the winning art was announced, and the winner and runners-up were awarded prizes for participating. In addition to prizes each work of art will be displayed a event to honor and thank each student for their efforts. Smith said, “The overall winner was Sarah Jarboe. Her artwork now adorns the t-shirts for the whale event, set for August 16th, at the Avila Beach Community Center. All of 136 works of art will be displayed at a Children’s Art and Humpback Whale Faire that day. The runners-up were, Abigail Fewell, Ashley Johnson, Brooklyn Thomas, Kenna Cross, Lauren Cordova, and Maddison Crowley. Kudos to all!” Smith said that the winning class was also rewarded with a special pizza party hosted by the ‘Thank You Whales Celebration’ group. She said that it was so much fun to have such a great school to work with and such talented kids. “Much fun was had by all,” said Smith. “Many thanks go out to Templeton Elementary School for their participation! You have a great school and should be very proud of all of your teachers and students!” For those Templetonians that would like to see their children’s artwork and have some fun Thanks You Whales event is the place to be. The day will begin at the

Children’s Art Display and Humpback Whale Faire. There will be games, prizes, ocean educators, a Hawaiian shirt contest and a mermaid costume contest, a pirate and face painting all for free. They even offer some fun for adults inside the Avila Beach Community Center. They can enjoy a catered lunch while listening to national and local speakers share information about ongoing ocean conservation from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be vendors sharing information and offering ocean-related products for purchase. The Thanks You Whales event has grown over the years and now offers more family fun than ever before. To learn more about the Ocean Outfall Group and their events visit, www.oceanoutfallgroup.com.

Winner of the T-shirt contest Sarah Jarboe is being awarded her very own shirt with her art work front and center by Mrs. Sarah Stafford of the Thank You Whales committee. Photo by Diane Smith Earth & Sky Studio

The runners-up were: Abigail Fewell, Ashley Johnson, Brooklyn Thomas, Kenna Cross, Lauren Cordova, Maddison Crowley and the winner was Sarah Jarboe. Photo by Diane Smith Earth & Sky Studio

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