If the local information-packed message bellow from Councilperson Noah Smukler interests you, you can sign up to receive it directly from http://www.morrobaycommunityaction.org/

 

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CLICK HERE, if you can't read the email.   Community News Season's Greetings Mike! I hope the recent rains and holiday festivities are treating you well!  The moisture has been particularly sweet for our parched groundwater aquifer's, creeks, farms, orchards and ranchlands.  Get out there and dance a jig to celebrate or, better yet, hit up one of our two weekly farmer's markets to stock up on the latest delectibles from the sea & soil! Monday's Council meeting is the only one scheduled for the month of December so the next meeting will be January 11th.  Consequently, Monday's agenda is packed with items on a multitude of topics.  We will be discussing funding options and service levels of the Dial-a-Ride program, various energy and water efficiency projects, considering the sale of the Brannigan's/Anthony's building, an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax on the June 2010 ballot, checking in on the FAR neighborhood character issue, and whether to begin a visioning and planning partnership with Cal Poly focused on the downtown business district.  Wheew, and those are just some highlights! Not to alarm you, but, another election season is just around the bend.  Next Saturday Dec 19th, State Assembly 33rd District candidate Hilda Zacarias will be in Morro Bay for a meet and greet.  Come on out to meet this dynamic leader for yourself!   In closing, recall the value of shopping at a locally owned and operated business.  Why send your hard earned cash to corporate headquarters for executive bonuses when your neighbors Ma and Pa (or Sister and Brother) have a higher quality product or service?  Your locally spent dollar creates a ripple effect throughout the community as the business and it's employees in turn spend your dollar locally..."multiplying" it's positive impact on the local economy.   Respectfully, Noah Smukler 805.772.7668 nsmukler@... www.MorroBayCommunityAction.org   Email Contents City Council Tenative Agenda: 12/14/09 Community Calender Notables Hilda Zacarias Meet & Greet   MB City Council Agenda TENTATIVE AGENDA The Morro Bay City Council will meet on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street in Morro Bay.  The following items are scheduled for consideration at that time. View the Meetings Live and Replayed Online Council Information & Final Agenda with Staff Reports included Public Comment @ 6:15 pm   CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 9, 2009 Resolution Appointing the City Treasurer and City Engineer

 

Read this month's SLO Coast Journal!  http://slocoastjournal.com/  - it is the only juicy source of important local information and culture.

 

Be sure to see Sense of Place http://slocoastjournal.com/docs/stateparks.html for State Parks updates.

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com  flickr.bairdphotos.com   photomorrobay.com   iPhone (805) 704-2064 (primary #, text, voicemail); alt home (805) 772-2044

New Join Morro Bay Tech Tips Yahoo! Group at bit.ly/MBTechTips

I recommend Dropbox (2GB's are free) for sharing large files.

 

Are you a lifelong learner?  Have you always wanted to know more about natural history?  Mind Walks are lectures held in the auditorium at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History every Monday morning from 10:15 AM to noon, January through March.  They are open to the public. CCNHA members may attend free of charge.  Non-members must pay the standard museum entry fee. Speakers are local experts in their fields and welcome questions from the audience.  Topics cover a broad range—there’s something for everybody!  This is a fabulous opportunity to broaden your horizons and learn more about your community and the world at large.  Below are the Mind Walks for January.  http://ccnha.org/mind_walks.html (currently has 2009 schedule, should be updated soon)

 

January 4, 2010

Elephant Seals

Phil Adams, a Friends of the Elephant Seal docent for the past 10 years and co-author of a book on elephant seals, will tell us about the amazing Northern Elephant seals, their adaptations and life cycles.

 

January 11, 2010

Converting Ocean Waves to Clean, Renewable Energy

Marine meteorologist John Lindsey will explain how it is possible to capture the potential energy of ocean waves, and what is being done off our own coastline to convert it to clean, renewable energy.

 

January 18, 2010

Raptors of the Central Coast: Brooding Behavior Insights

Raptor Biologist Kara Hagedorn, along with her red-tailed hawk Sunshine, will share insights into raptor reproduction, development and behavior.

 

January 25, 2010

Geology of San Luis Obispo County

Al Stevens, retired geological engineer and author of a self-guided book on the geology of San Luis Obispo County, will share some of the highlights of local geology field trips he has led over the past five years.

 

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com  flickr.bairdphotos.com   photomorrobay.com   iPhone (805) 704-2064 (primary #, text, voicemail); alt home (805) 772-2044

New Join Morro Bay Tech Tips Yahoo! Group at bit.ly/MBTechTips

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For those interested in all things Chumash ... Two cultural events Oct 11, 19, 2009

Chumash Art Legacy of the Central Coast;

WHISPERS: The Story of the Tongva/Gabrielino,Chumash and Juaneno

(submitted by Barb Renshaw and Karen Kile)

In text form below, and poster form (pdfs) attached.

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Chumash Art Legacy of the Central Coast

Lecture Series & Tea

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Sunday, October 11, 3 pm

with Dr. Dan Krieger

Investigate the hidden art treasures of the Central Coast’s first residents with noted historian Dr. Dan Krieger.

For thousands of years, Shamans, or Chumash priests, painted images and designs on large sandstone and limestone rock outcroppings. These images appear to be intended to link humankind with the supernatural world. We are only able to guess the meaning of these mysterious symbols. Some appear to reference natural phenomena, Chumash mythology and religion.

Numerous cave and rock paintings survive in our region. They are sites of incredible beauty. Most are hidden from public view for their own protection while other sites are secured only by their remote locations, often on private lands and known only to archaeologists and Native American specialists and tribal leaders.

Dan Krieger received his Ph.D. in European and African History from the University of California, Davis. He has taught at Cal Poly since 1971, where he still serves as a Professor of History Emeritus. He is a past-president of the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society and currently serves as president of the California Mission Studies Association. He has authored or coauthored a number of books on the history of our region, and since 1984, a weekly column titled “Times Past” in the San Luis Obispo County Tribune.

This Lecture & Tea is inspired by the

Art Center’s exhibit

We Belong to the Earth: A Tribute to

California’s Indigenous Traditions

featuring the work of Sheila Pinkel,

Linda Vallejo and Robert Frear in the

Gray Wing, October 9–November 20, 2009

There will be an opportunity for a lively

Q&A period following.

The lecture begins at 3 pm.

Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

Cost is $5.00 for Art Center members,

$7.00 for non-members.

1010 Broad Street www.sloartcenter.org 805.543.8562

 

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Movie Night

San Luis Obispo Art Center recognizes that FILMMAKING is a visual art form

and is delighted to bring you a series of outstanding documentary movies inspired

by our current exhibitions. Each film has been carefully selected to enhance your

experience of the Art Center’s exhibits and to deepen your understanding of the

work on display.

The current exhibit is WE BELONG TO THE EARTH: A TRIBUTE TO

CALIFORNIA’S INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS featuring three California artists,

multi-media artist Linda Vallejo, experimental photographer Shiela Pinkel and

local photographer Robert Frear. Exhibit on view daily 11–5, closed Tuesdays.

Monday, October 19, 2009 7pm Tickets available at the door.

The Art Center presents Movie Night

WHISPERS: The Story of the Tongva/Gabrielino,Chumash and Juaneno

90 minutes, color, in English

with director George Spirit Bear Angelo

Whispers is a multiple award winning, three-part

California Indian documentary exploring the life of

Southern Californian indigenous tribal peoples. The movie

portrays the music, dance, folk life, spiritual and intellectual

native ways and includes interviews with elders, scholars

and performance artists. Documenting the rituals from

history as well as living traditions, the film pays special

attention to rock art, the tomol and dolphin dancers.

Following the film will be a question and answer session with filmmaker

George Angelo and his producing partner Judith Krug.

A live performance by “Spirit Bear” performing a tune from Fallen Angels

– A Message To Dovey, his new feature film will be presented.

Screening will begin at 7 pm with brief introductory remarks

A suggested donation is $5.00 for Art Center members, $7.00 for non-members

1010 Broad Street www.sloartcenter.org 805.543.8562

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Release Date: 10/08/09 18:33:00

I just added these (new to me) excellent resources to http://morro-bay.com/

Morro Bay Community Action Coalition  Morro Bay Community Action Coalition http://www.morrobaycommunityaction.org/ Councilperson Noah Smukler's activist network that serves our community - a must join community resource.

Master Plan for Morro Bay - Sustainable Framework - Water Sciences - Precedents -
http://ecobaun.com/ ecobaun is a green development company. Our goal is to provide sustainable adaptive reuse solutions for industry. The ecobaun team includes local experts in coastal development, land development, sustainable master planning and design, environmental systems engineering, construction and finance. This is a must-read resource for Morro Bay residents. Download their Morro Bay Vision Book "The Plant -Morro Bay, California 7/09"  http://ecobaun.com/MorroBayVisionBook.pdf  

 

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com  http://morro-bay.com   http://bairdphotos.com   Morro Bay, CA   (805) 772-2044; Cell (805) 704-0069  To assure I receive your e-mail, add "must read" to the subject line. 

Morro-Bay.com is Morro Bay's largest and most trafficked non-commercial web site, serving over one-half million page-views per year from its repository of over 20,000 documents.  Its Mission is to provide unbiased and unique non-commercial information in areas not easily found on other Morro Bay-related web sites.  Mike Baird (mike [at} mikebaird d o t com) has, since 2000, maintained morro-bay.com as an informal volunteer "community service" activity.  Morro-bay.com is a non-commercial site, for your educational, cultural, and responsible recreational pleasure.  Morro-bay.com promotes local conservation and charitable efforts, and is a forum for neutral political exchanges.

 

Morro Bay citizens - check out the second edition of the Slo Coast Journal  http://slocoastjournal.com/ - Edited by Judy Sullivan - it is full of interviews, photos, and local content not to be found anywhere else online or in print.  This currently monthly publication features prominent columnists and contributors that you probably know, including...
Ruth Ann Angus - Exploring the Coast
Rev. Nancy Ballinger - Body, Mind, Spirit
Sandra Beebe, As Seen From My Couch
Jane Behman, Art Talk
Terry Betterton, Sports Beat
Phillip Cole, In Other Words
Jeanie Greensfelder, Genie's Pocket
Garry Johnson, Photo Pages
Richard Hannibal, Behind the Badge
Elizabeth Henderson, Critter Care & Wild Side
Jerry Kirkhart, Photo Pages
Diane McKinney, Police Log
Janice Peters, Morro Musings
Dr. Malcolm Riordan, Best Friends
Dr. Steven Sainsbury, Medical Myth Busting
Lawson Schaller, Let's Go Green!
Rouvaishyana, A Bird of Many Songs
Diane Stevens, Dappled Things
Mike Stiles, A Bird's Eye View
Shari Sullivan, All About Our Estuary
Kelly Vandenheuval, Pacific Wildlife Care

 

You can let the editor know you read and appreciate this work by sending a note to JudySullivan [at] slocoastjournal.com

 

Michael "Mike" L. Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com   morro-bay.com  

 

See the new SLO Coast Journal - premiere issue July 2009 - "The Monthly Newsmagazine for Los Osos, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Harmony, and Cambria" at http://slocoastjournal.com/

 

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com http://morro-bay.com  

 

This US News article " 10 Pricey Cities That Pay Off" asks " So why are people willing to pay a fortune to live in certain places?" and describes 10 cities, and one of them is

San Luis Obispo, Calif. The San Luis Obispo metro area, with a population of 246,681, sits between Los Angeles and San Francisco and thus shares many of the advantages of both cities. It has the fifth-highest quality of life. Why don't more people live in smaller California cities like San Luis Obispo? Albouy says that his study does not take into account building regulations that might make it difficult for the supply of housing to increase, and thus keep housing prices up. "California would have a lot more people if you can build more houses there. And that would probably be good for the country," he says, because more people could benefit from its high quality of life.

 

Read the entire article at http://tiny.cc/SLO_is_top_10 same as

http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/107235/10-pricey-cities-that-pay-off.html?mod=realestate-buy

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com   http://morro-bay.com  

 

Save the date:  Sunday, June 28th, 2009, 1-4 PM, 3rd Annual Estero Bay Community Garden Organic Chicken Barbecue - all profits benefit the MBUM  Children’s Center.  Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.   In addition to the great food i.e. homemade desserts and sides from the garden, there will be garden music and a Piñata contest for the children.  Tickets may be purchased at Morro Bay Miners (Outside Garden Store), Coalesce Bookstore, the MBUM Church Office or from Susan Heinemann.  For further information, contact the church - 772-7897 (Kate)/772-7828 (Susan).

 

Submitted by Susan Heinemann (susielarry0 [at} yahoo d o t com)

 

MBUM = http://www.morrobayunitedmethodistchurch.org/MBUMCC.html

Morro Bay residents and people who love our state parks...

You have no doubt been reading about possible closures of our State Park facilities - here is some new information, and what you can do to make your voice heard.

 

 2009 STATE PARK BUDGET CUTS & CLOSURES - FACT SHEET AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

On May 21 2009, the Governor¡Çs office announced a proposal to ¡Èeliminate the General Fund support for state parks.¡É On May 26, representatives of the Department of Finance indicated that, specifically, the proposal is to take $70 million of the Department of Parks and Recreation¡Çs (DPR) General Fund allocation in the 2009-10 Fiscal Year (which starts July 1, 2009) and the remainder of their General Fund – another $73 million – in the next budget year, FY 2010-11, for a total removal of $143 million. Those representatives also indicated that the cuts will result in closures of as much as 80 percent of the state park system, approximately 223 state parks.

                         

                        The state park system receives an annual General Fund allocation of approximately $145 million, less than 1/10 of one percent of the entire state budget and less than .62 percent of the estimated $24.3 billion budget deficit.

 

                        Last year¡Çs proposal to close 48 state parks and reduce lifeguards from 16 popular state beaches was soundly rejected by tens of thousands of Californians across the state. The present proposal, to gain $143 million in ¡Èsavings¡É is 10 times larger than last year¡Çs proposal to save $13 million.

 

                        State parks have an economic multiplier effect in many communities that are already struggling in the current recession. For every $1 spent supporting the state park system, $2.35 is returned to the state's General Fund through purchases in local economies and in the state parks themselves by park visitors. Given that ¡Èeconomic multiplier effect, the proposal could cost the state as much as $352.5 million in potential revenue ($150M x $2.35 = $352.5M).

 

                        In 2008, almost 80 million visits were made to state parks by Californians and tourists to enjoy the natural, cultural and historic values in our state parks.

 

                        The Governor¡Çs proposal will severely impact Californians, particularly in these tough economic times. State parks are more popular than ever with the public and have experienced a record number of camping reservations this summer. This year, more than 25,000 nights have been reserved for camping reservations, compared to 20,700 in 2008 and 19,700 in 2007. (Source: http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/712/files/2009memorialdaycampingtrend.pdf.pdf)

 

Q &A

Q: Does this recent proposal mean that state parks will be closing?

Representatives of the Governor¡Çs office have said that in order to gain the General Fund savings, as much as 80 percent of the state park system may be closed, which is approximately 223 state parks. It is important to remember, however, that this cut to state parks funding is a proposal from the Governor. Any budget changes must be approved by the Legislature, and we don¡Çt yet know if the Legislature will agree with this proposal.

 

Q: Which parks are closing under the Governor¡Çs proposal?

At this time, we do not have a list of specific parks that will be closed. A list may be made available after May 28.

 

Q: How quickly will state parks be closed?

Neither the Governor¡Çs office nor the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) have announced the timing of any closures, if the Legislature adopts them. It has been widely discussed that the Legislature and Governor need to agree on a new budget by the beginning of July. Media reports have indicated that the DPR does not plan to close any state parks until after Labor Day. But it¡Çs nearly impossible to pinpoint the date when a new state budget will be in place and when—and if—any state park closures are part of the budget.

 

Q: Will day use passes/annual pass still be valid?

Right now, the passes will still be honored at state parks for day use and Californians should continue to visit and enjoy our state parks. If park closures do begin, it¡Çs likely that the passes will no longer be valid for most state parks.

 

Q: How can Californians help save our state parks?

You can visit www.calparks.org/stopclosures to send a message to your legislators and the Governor. Advocates can also go directly to the SOS campaign web site at www.savestateparks.org to get the latest information and officially register opposition to this proposal. Once you¡Çve signed up, you¡Çll receive information about calling, faxing and writing your elected officials and the Governor to make your voice heard on this proposal.

 

The Save Our State Parks (SOS) Campaign is a statewide, grassroots campaign to keep California¡Çs magnificent state parks open. In partnership with organizations, businesses, local governments, and individuals around the state, the California State Parks Foundation is leading SOS Campaign activities and generating awareness and action about these unacceptable budget proposals. For more information visit www.savestateparks.org/

 

Save Our State Parks Campaign (a campaign of the California State Parks Foundation) 1510 J Street, Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)442-2119 May 27, 2009

A petition is attached that you can sign and circulate and mail in - attached as a PDF, also pasted below)

CITIZEN PETITION TO SAVE OUR STATE PARKS

We, the undersigned, strongly oppose the proposal to eliminate state funding and close virtually all of California¡Çs state parks. This is the wrong move to take at a time when Californians most need access to affordable, available park destinations - not only would removing state support for state parks close the park system, it will cause an economic ripple effect to the state¡Çs budget and struggling local economies. Shutting the doors to state parks is a step backward in California¡Çs history of protecting and creating its world-class state park system.  By signing this petition, we urge the Legislature and Governor to reject this devastating proposal and SAVE OUR STATE PARKS!

Name:

Address:

Email:

Save Our State Parks Campaign (a campaign of the CA State Parks Foundation)

1510 J Street, Suite 120 ¡ü Sacramento, CA 95814 ¡ü (916)442-2119 ¡ü (916)442-2809 fax

 

Submitted by CCNHA.org Executive Director Mary Golden mgoldenccnha [at} gmail d o t com

 

Mike [at} mikebaird d o t com

 

Join Central Coast Natural History Association on its inaugural 8 day cruise "Cruisin' the Pacific Coast" Sept 19, 2009. This is a one of a kind natural history cruise that is perfect for birders, photographers and nature enthusiasts of all kinds. We will fly to Vancouver BC, then board The Norwegian Star and cruise through Victoria, Astoria, San Francisco and Los Angeles with special shore excursions at each port. We will have lectures abroad ship with Jim Covel, our keynote speaker who is the President of the National Association for Interpretation and is director of guest services at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. An e-brochure can be found at http://morro-bay.com/ccnha/2009-CCNHA-Cruise.pdf  (also attached) If you would like to go with us, we need your reservation and down payment of $450  as soon as you can to guarantee your spot. For more information, please call or email Mary Golden, 805.528.1397, mgoldenccnha [at} gmail.com. This fundraising activity is sponsored by the Central Coast Natural History Association. ccnha.org is a non-profit associated with State Parks and the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History.

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com

Up Close in the Parks 2009 opens May 7, 2009 at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History. State Parks and the Central Coast Natural History Association invite you to join the artists at the reception Thursday May 7, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. View the exhibit and see our parks through the eyes of artists working in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor. Artists include: Margaret Bertrand, David Chipping, Alice Cushing, Robert Dodge, Dotty Hawthorne, Janine Kirkpatrick, Ernest Lauser, Larry Le Brane, Mardi Niles, Barb Renshaw, Barbara Rosenthal, Robert (Rosey) Rosenthal, and Rachael Winn Yon.   Up Close in the Parks continues through June 26, 2009. The exhibit features views of the “sisters,” especially Morro Rock and Hollister Peak. See also flowers, a blue heron, a butterfly, and views of Montaña de Oro.

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com http://bairdphotos.com  http://morro-bay.com  http://flickr.bairdphotos.com

 

See 12 photos of the 65-foot vessel Ingolmar that sunk off Morro Strand and was salvaged 28 April 2009 - at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/sets/72157617354629361/

The 65 foot schooner sailing vessel "Ingolmar" sunk off Morro Bay, CA and is salvaged Tuesday 28 April 2009.  Salvage of the 65 foot schooner sailing vessel "Ingolmar" which first took on water late afternoon Sunday 26 April 2009, about 15 miles northwest off the coast of Morro Bay, CA, near Cambria, CA, and lost its keel, started to submerge.  After about three and a half hours  the crew of six people were rescued by the Morro Bay Coast Guard's two 47-foot motor life boats from Station Morro Bay, and an HH-65C Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Los Angeles.   As of 7PM Monday 27 April 2009, Ingolmar was stuck on a sandbar offshore of Azure and Easter Streets in Morro Bay.  It was reported to be carrying approximately 350 gallons of fuel.  The vessel was anchored by a rescue barge from Associated Pacific with a dry-suited man who can be seen in one of my photos standing on the stern attaching a line.  The anchor failed to hold the craft at sea by the next morning. The vessel’s owner contracted with Patriot Environmental Services, an environmental response firm, to mitigate any potential harm in the event any of the fuel is released into the water or shoreline.  The Coast Guard and California Department of Fish and Game Office of Spill Prevention and Response established a Unified Command to oversee the situation.  The vessel washed up on the beach on Tuesday morning 28 April 2009.  Disassembly was started early morning at low tide.  As a result a long section of Morro Strand State Beach was closed to all pedestrian traffic from the Cloisters north of the Morro Bay High School to Route 41 entrance just north of Morro Rock.  Heavy equipment was put to work removing debris that was strewn along a quarter-mile length of beach.  Photos by Michael "Mike" L. Baird, mike [at} mikebaird d o t com, flickr.bairdphotos.com; On 27 April 2009: Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 600mm f/4 IS with circular polarizer, on sturdy tripod.  On 28 April 2009: Canon 1D Mark III, 70-200mm f/2.8 IS handheld, circular polarizer. Update: Per the NRC, the caller reported a potential discharge from a sinking vessel in the Pacific Ocean. The USCG has pulled the vessel owner from the sinking vessel. About 350 gallons of diesel fuel is still on board the vessel. Ship name is Ingolmar. Ship number is OR-569723. 65ft Pleasure Craft.

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com. 

http://photomorrobay.com   http://bairdphotos.com  http://morro-bay.com  http://flickr.bairdphotos.com  2756 indigo Circle, Morro Bay, CA   Office (805) 772-2044;  Cell (805) 704-0069

First-time senders: to help assure that I receive your e-mail, add "must read" to the end of a meaningful subject line.

 

FLEA MARKET to FINE ART FUNDRAISER AND BARBEQUE. Want to save trees and wildlife habitat, eat good food, and find a bargain buy all at the same time?  APRIL 11, 2009 - SATURDAY;  10 a.m.-3 p.m.;  RED BARN in LOS OSOS;  2180 Palisades Ave. at Los Osos Valley Rd. Three meal options: $10 Tri Tip, $10 Vegetarian, $5 Hot Dog;  Featuring Local Artists and various Flea Market items;  Prices range from $1 to $500.   For the benefit of SAVE THE PARK, a non-profit focused on the North Coast of SLO County, that has been educating the public and fighting to preserve wildlife habitat for 5 years. For more information: 805-772-5912

 

Morro Bay's Betty Winholtz (winholtz [at} slonet d o t org) submitted this community event.  Posted by moderator Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com http://morro-bay.com/  http://photomorrobay.com   http://bairdphotos.com  

 

http://www.belowmorrobay.com/ is very very cool guys! 

I added a link at our photomorrobay Yahoo! group http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/photomorrobay/links/Local_Photographers__001164986178/  and also at my morro-bay.com community site,

temporarily at http://morro-bay.com/ and permanently at http://morro-bay.com/educational/ that says

Ken Bondy and Gary Powell launch Morro Bay Underwater Morro Bay Underwater - belowmorrobay.com - a must-visit photo web site of life under the Morro Bay T-pier and more.

Your statement at http://www.belowmorrobay.com/prints/prints.html that "All profits from the sale of prints will be donated to the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History." is very generous too!

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com

Please consider responding to this community appeal for helping Morro Bay's Donna Van Noy - submitted by Virginia Hiramatsu.

Attached is a .pdf version of the.jpg which should appear below.

 

 

 

Don't miss this Morro Bay community event!  Mayor Janice Peters announces the second annual Fundraiser Follies, with this year’s theme, “Morro Rocks!” -  February 27 and Saturday, February 28, at the Morro Bay Community Center.  Showtime is 7 pm and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students..

 

 

Morro Bay residents will for sure want to see Howard Ignatius' time-lapsed video of the recent Dec. 6, 2008 Lighted Boat Parade! (see below)

 

To see more photography of Morro Bay and the surrounding areas, check out http://photomorrobay.com where 200 local photographers discuss photography and organize events http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/photomorrobay/ , and share their photos online http://www.flickr.com/groups/photomorrobay/ .

 

 

 

Morro Bay Museum of Natural History Presents

Holding Hands With Nature - 6 days of family-oriented activities

Event Schedule: December 26th thru December 31st 2008

for kids and adults of all ages

 

Friday, Dec. 26th, 10:00 A.M. Learn about the Monarch Butterflies of Pismo Beach

** where? Morro Bay State Park Day Use Area

Saturday, Dec. 27th, 11:00 A.M. Puppet show and Story Telling

where? Museum Auditorium

Saturday, Dec. 27th, 2:00 P.M. Whar-Wolf Rescue, see and learn about Hybrid Wolves

** where? Morro Bay State Park Day Use Area

Sunday , Dec. 28th, 2:00 P.M. Coyote Road Show, fun for kids of all ages

** where? Morro Bay State Park Day Use Area

Monday, Dec. 29th, 10:00 A.M. Dennis Sheridan and his live Reptiles

where? Museum Auditorium

Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 10:30 A.M. Learn how Crabs and Clams communicate

where? Museum Auditorium

Tuesday, Dec. 30th, 2:00 P.M. Learn what it is like to be a bird for a day

** where? Morro Bay State Park Day Use Area

Wednesday, Dec. 31st, 2:00 P.M. Learn about the whales of the Pacific Coast

** where? Morro Bay State Park Day Use Area

If the skies are clear enjoy an evening of Star Gazing at the museum Monday, Tuesday

and Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

**For rainy days, outdoor events will be held at the museum

 

Mike Baird  mike [at} mikebaird d o t com 

Local History Book Recommendation "Memories of Mouse Rock: …and other youthful antics." By P. B. Janes, aka Rick Youngs.  (Mouse Rock is off the pier in Cayucos, CA)

 

To author Rick Youngs (aka P. B. Janes) (jandratironmountain6 [at} msn d o t com), I just finished reading your book "Memories of Mouse Rock: …and other youthful antics."  Great job.  I just added the following 5-star review to your book page at Amazon.com at http://tinyurl.com/mouserock - hope it helps!  Best wishes!  I know that many of my docent friends, neighbors, and local history buffs (about 600 of whom are copied on this e-mail through several Yahoo! Group mailing lists - apologies if anyone gets multiple copies) will want to get their hands on a copy soon.  Mike Baird 

http://www.amazon.com/Memories-Mouse-Rock-hellip-youthful/dp/1425171605/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228191455&sr=1-1

 

My copy is heading to the library at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, December 1, 2008

By	Michael L. Baird "morro-bay.com editor" (Morro Bay, CA USA) - See all my reviews

"Memories of Mouse Rock: ...and other youthful antics" is a delightful exploration into the childhood life of P. B. Janes growing up along the Central Coast of California post the Great Depression and WWII, back when times were simpler, and life for a youngster was full of joy. The author writes exceeding well and draws the reader into the story of his growing up in a manner both captivating and charming. While not limited to the audience of people familiar with modern-day Cayucos, CA, where Mouse Rock is a fairly well-known tow-in surf break, those familiar with 21st Century Cayucos and nearby Morro Bay will relish fantasizing a life here during an earlier and less crowded time. From a marketing point of view, the title might have better been named "Memories of Morro Rock," as Janes also describes many activities in Morro Bay adjacent to that most well-known and extensively photographed rocky protrusion into the sea. Younger readers should relish putting themselves into the mind of Janes and seeing life through his experiences, and contrasting that with growing up in a more modern way today. Adults and old-timers of any ilk should thoroughly enjoy this adventure, and especially anyone interested in the history or life on the Central Coast of California in an earlier time. Janes' writing is straightforward, understandable, and entertaining. The style is much like spending some evenings listening to this man's amazing stories, told is an amusing and compelling tone and pace. It is said that everyone has one book in them, and Janes delivers on that premise. Buy it, read it, pass it on for others to enjoy. My copy is heading to the library at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, where I know many docents will want to absorb these local memories.
Review by Michael "Mike" L. Baird morro-bay d o t com
Morro Bay (CA) (Images of America)
Morro Bay Remembered: Interviews recalling the '40s, '50s and '60s
The Peregrine Falcons of Morro Rock: - A 40-Year History - 1967-2007

 

 

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Text version for ref. "Memories of Mouse Rock: …and other youthful antics" is a delightful exploration into the childhood life of P. B. Janes growing up along the Central Coast of California post the Great Depression and WWII, back when times were simpler, and life for a youngster was full of joy.  The author writes exceeding well and draws the reader into the story of his growing up in a manner both captivating and charming. While not limited to the audience of people familiar with modern-day Cayucos, CA, where Mouse Rock is a fairly well-known tow-in surf break, those familiar with 21st Century Cayucos and nearby Morro Bay will relish fantasizing a life here during an earlier and less crowded time.  From a marketing point of view, the title might have better been named "Memories of Morro Rock," as Janes also describes many activities in Morro Bay adjacent to that most well-known and extensively photographed rocky protrusion into the sea.  Younger readers should relish putting themselves into the mind of Janes and seeing life through his experiences, and contrasting that with growing up in a more modern way today.  Adults and old-timers of any ilk should thoroughly enjoy this adventure, and especially anyone interested in the history or life on the Central Coast of California in an earlier time.  Janes' writing is straightforward, understandable, and entertaining.  The style is much like spending some evenings listening to this man's amazing stories, told is an amusing and compelling tone and pace.  It is said that everyone has one book in them, and Janes delivers on that premise.  Buy it, read it, pass it on for others to enjoy.  My copy is heading to the library at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History, where I know many docents will want to absorb these local memories.
Review by Michael "Mike" L. Baird 01 Dec. 2008 morro-bay d o t com
Tags: morro bay,mouse rock,cayucos,history,san luis obispo,morro-bay,pb janes,docent,surf,swim,pier
Related products: ISBNs
978-0738530864 - Morro Bay (CA) (Images of America)
978-0595445707 - Morro Bay Remembered: Interviews recalling the '40s, '50s and '60s
978-1434848239 - The Peregrine Falcons of Morro Rock: - A 40-Year History - 1967-2007

 

 

Annual Holiday - Open House & Fundraiser Shopping Event

 

Local Author’s Book Signing

 

Monday, December 1, 2008

1 - 5 p.m.

Morro Bay State Park, Museum of Natural History

 

Local Interest/Educational

Carole & Phil Adams

Joan Sullivan

 

Children/Educational

Rouvaishyana

Author Evelyn Dabritz & Illustrator Isobel Hoffman

 

Fiction/Educational Twist

Freeman Hall

 

Free entrance to the museum, Free 2009 Tide books, Free raffle drawing every hour (must be present to win), Free gift wrapping with each purchase, a Free gift with each purchase over $50, (while supplies last,) and Free snacks and hot cocoa!

 

Make your holiday purchases count!

Take this opportunity to join us and give back to your community http://ccnha.org/donations.html   by sustaining CCNHA’s http://ccnha.org/  mission to support and fund interpretive and educational programs that promote understanding and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the local State Parks.

For more information, please contact PJ Kelly at 805-528.1397 x24 or email pjkellyccnha@...

 

 

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Monday Morning Mind Walks Start in January 2009 (see http://ccnha.org/mind_walks.html  for details)
                                                                             
The Monday Morning Mind Walk series will kick off the 2009 season on January 5, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. in the Museum of Natural History Auditorium with Docent Carole Adams speaking about the Piedras Blancas Light Station. The Monday morning series is open to the public without charge. The 2009 series will offer a variety of natural history and science topics and several will feature live animals. Save the listing below and join other lifelong learners in this series of invigorating presentations.

January 5 -- Carole Adams will present Piedras Blancas Light Station:  Past, Present, and Future. Carole has been a key player in the renovation of this historic light house and its surrounding grounds and will show the extensive progress in returning the lighthouse and grounds to their original splendor. Carole is a retired research librarian and has used those skills to co-write a historical account of the light house with the retired site manager, John Bogacki. Don’t miss this historical photo show that tells the lighthouse story.
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January 12-- Jan Timbrook will share A Glimpse into the Fascinating Plant World of the Chumash.  Chumash people have used 150 species of plants for food, medicine, and raw materials for making clothing, tools and utensils, religious paraphernalia, and other items. Jan explains the relationship between the Chumash, plants and the complex interrelationships between the first people of our region and the environment in which they lived. Jan is the Curator of Ethnography at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Her specialty is the indigenous Chumash people of the Santa Barbara region. She has collaborated on four published books  including one on Chumash ethnobotany, based on nearly three decades of research.

January 19-- In conjunction with the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival Dick Boyd will present Baleen, Boojums and Birds. Join Dick on a photographic tour of Baja California to visit the wintering and calving grounds of the Gray Whales that traverse our central coast to and from Alaskan waters. Dick also photographed the flora of the normally dry peninsula in bloom after a wet spring. Baja provides wintering grounds for many species of birds that he has captured on film. Dick retired from an academic career teaching engineering and lives in Morro Bay when he is not traveling the world.

January 26-- Fred Otte will speak about the Coon Creek Steelhead Restoration Project.  Mr. Otte, San Luis Obispo’s City Biologist, will talk about the City’s program to restore steelhead habitat to Coon Creek.  This includes how funding was obtained, construction, monitoring and reporting status to ensure success of this special resource here on the Central Coast.  He will also review other open space management programs and development to ensure sensitive habitats are protected in SLO County. 

February 2-- Steve Hendricks of Cuesta College will present a program on Sustainable Seafood. This presentation will cover the positive and negative aspects of various methods of harvesting seafood and a discussion of how to make environmentally sound seafood choices. Steve will lead a group activity using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Card to select sustainable seafood from a hypothetical restaurant or market.  Steve has worked as a fisheries biologist in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska.  Since 2005 he has taught biology, marine biology, and environmental biology at Hancock and Cuesta Colleges.

February 9-- The Carrizo Plain National Monument  is one of America's newest national monuments. Bureau of Land Management wildlife biologist Kathy Sharum will present a slide show depicting this vast and fascinating natural area of our east county including fascinating Soda Lake, the Carrizo's spectacular wildflowers and its vast grasslands. Learn about the unique and varied plant and animal communities and how many species have adapted to this hostile environment. Kathy became the wildlife biologist in 1999 and lives on the Monument where she shares a space with pronghorn antelope, bobcat, badgers, coyotes and lots of birds including long-eared owls.

February 16-- Matt Ritter will speak about the Plants of SLO, Their Lives and Stories.  Dr. Ritter is a botany professor in the Biological Sciences Department and Director of the Cal Poly Plant Conservatory at Cal Poly. He teaches courses in general biology, general botany, plant diversity and ecology and has authored scientific papers about plants, contributed to botanical references including the upcoming second edition of the Jepson Manual, and a natural history guide to the plants of the San Luis Obispo area.

February 23-- PG&E marine meteorologist, John Lindsey, will discuss Using Waves in the Fight against Global Warming. Learn how ocean waves are forecast and measured.  You will also learn how these cascading walls of water moving across the Pacific are a potential type of clean renewable energy, and how they can help reduce our carbon footprint.  John will help you understand the great potential energy contained in waves along the coastline and the science behind current proposals to capture wave energy offshore at Montana de Oro. Come away with a greater knowledge of renewable energy sources.  

March 2—Raptors of the Central Coast: Brooding and Behavior Insights features Kara Hagedorn and Sunshine, an injured Red-tailed Hawk. Every year Sunshine builds a nest and lays infertile eggs, In April, wook Kara and Sunshine were given a two-day old Red-shouldered hawk chick and a pepping egg. Hear the entertaining story about raptor adoption!

March 9---Photo Favorites of Local Photographers is a dazzling display of photographs from local photographers chosen from literally thousands of photos and coordinated by Docent Jerry Kirkhart. Types of photography will feature exceptional flora and fauna including birds, marine biology, botany, macro, telephoto, and night time photos and several surprises seldom seen.  Several of the talented photographers  will be available to answer questions.   Jerry Kirkhart is a retired biology/zoology instructor from Fresno City College who spends much of his leisire time behind a camera when he is not volunteering as a docent.
March 16—Understanding Invasive Non-native Species in our State Parks and Park Restoration  by State Park Ecologists Sarah Bull and Jodi Isaacs will help you learn about the direct and indirect threats of non-native species to native species, habitats and natural processes.  Hear about different non-native species, their occurrences in our parks, their impact on native ecosystems, and how State Park staff is gaining understanding of how to manage these species now and with an eye on the future.

March 23---Turtles and Tortoises From Around the World  will feature animals from all continents except Antarctica (too cold). Docents Bob and Judy Thomas will discuss each one and tell where they come from as well as describe why some species are endangered.  Bob and Judy Thomas run the "Home for Wayward Turtles and Tortoises" in Arroyo Grande.  They have over 300 turtles and tortoises and about 40 species. 

March 30—Gray Whale Calf Production in the Eastern North Pacific. How is it linked to Arctic Climate? Wayne Perryman will outline the techniques used to collect two independent data sets:  estimates of the number of northbound gray whale calves; and information on the temporal and spatial distribution of seasonal ice in the Arctic.  The talk will focus on the link between climate change (both short and long term) and life history parameters for gray whales. Perryman will include a prediction for the total number of calves to be seen off the California Coast in April and May 2009

 

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Effective 11/26/08 the much awaited Harmony Headlands State Park will be open to the public, and should be a great new photo and recreational opportunity. 

EPA air permit for Morro Bay power plant reduces emissions, protects air quality Modernization project will also increase power generation

Complete story at http://tinyurl.com/5yb5kv  or  http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/2206c3604c881149852574cf00760d27?OpenDocument

Release date: 09/25/2008

Contact Information: Dean Higuchi, 808-541-2711, higuchi.dean@...

(09/25/08) SAN FRANCISCO - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved an air permit for Dynegy Morro Bay, LLC for the Morro Bay Power Plant modernization project.

The Prevention of Significant Deterioration or PSD permit will allow Dynegy to modernize the existing power plant in Morro Bay, California, that has been in operation since 1955. The EPA is the PSD permitting authority for San Luis Obispo County.

“The modernization of the Morro Bay Power Plant is key to generating needed power for the area and reducing air pollution,” said Deborah Jordan, air division director for the EPA’s Pacific Southwest region. “The improvements to the plant will ensure the air emissions meet all air standards and requirements, protecting the air quality for the area.”

The company will be replacing four existing fossil fuel fired electric utility steam generators with two combined cycle natural gas fired turbine generators. The three existing 450 foot exhaust stacks will be replaced with two 145 foot stacks. The existing fossil fuel oil tanks will also be removed.

Power generation will increase from 1002 megawatts to 1200 megawatts. The modernization project will result in reduced emissions of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide and volatile organic compounds. The emissions increase of sulfur dioxide will be below permitting levels, while the emissions increase of particulate matter or PM/PM10 is subject to PSD review and permitting.

PM/PM10 emissions from the new facility will not cause ambient PM10 concentrations to exceed the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Emissions will not significantly impact visibility, soils, or vegetation.

In April 2006, the EPA published notice and a request for comments on the proposed PSD permit. A public hearing was held in October 2006, and twenty-six oral comments and seven written comments were received at the hearing. The EPA carefully reviewed, considered, and responded to all substantive comments received.

The PSD permitting program is a Clean Air Act permitting program for new and modified major sources of air pollution such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, and other facilities that emit air pollution.

The EPA response to comments, final permit, public hearing transcript, and administrative record index are available on www.regulations.gov (Docket ID: EPA-R09-OAR-2007-0964), or at the EPA Region 9 Air Permits Website: http://www.epa.gov/region09/air/permit/r9-permits-issued.html#morro

 

 

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Politics: This video and social network phenomenon "George League for President of the USA 2008"  is deemed to be the most creative use ever of the Internet by a Morro Bayian   

http://georgeleage.com/press/  to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeNn4xp5gs or http://www.youtube.com/user/MorroTVNews or http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15181505a9FpYT7P?rank=12&order=mr&category=News

 

Politics: See who is contributing how much money to whom at

http://fundrace.huffingtonpost.com/neighbors.php?type=city&city=morro+bay&search=Search

 

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morrobaypool.org  "Morro Bay Community Pool Foundation", working with Morro Bay High School District and Morro Bay City Recreation and Parks and San Luis Obispo County towards building an aquatics facility at the Morro Bay high school.

 

This new non-profit has a kick off meeting scheduled for July 30, 2008 - More info: Rick Gilligan webmaster [at} morrobaypool d o t org  http://www.morrobaypool.org/

 

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Sun, July 20, 2008, 1-4 PM , Estero Bay Community Garden BBQ, next to Del Mar Park on Ironwood in Morro Bay. Organic chicken barbecue with sides from the garden, choice of desert and lemonade. Piñata event for the children, learn about raising snails to eat (yes, we are talking escargot) and worms for the garden, $12 for Adults, $8 for Children under 8. Adj. to The United Methodist Church, next to Del Mar Park, tale San Jacinto of Hwy 1, go up hill to Ironwood Ave., turn left, garden on left. Tickets available at Coalesce Book Store, Estero United Methodist Church office on hemlock, or call Susan Heinemann (805) 772-7828 susielarry0 at yahoo.com.

 

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A must-read must-have book is just out (available from Amazon.com at http://tinyurl.com/4um9f4   Price $15.59 )  
Point Piedras Blancas, an Images of America book by Arcadia Publishing,
co-authored by one of our very own, docent Carole Adams. (Congratulations!)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
For thousands of years, Point Piedras Blancas, located along the central coast of California, has attracted people to its rocky, windswept shores. In ancient times, it was used by Native American cultures. Since 1875, it has been the site of a First Order Lighthouse, warning ships to steer clear of its rocky shoals, a duty it continues to fulfill. Although the years have not been kind to this stunning area nor to the lighthouse, new life is being breathed into it by a partnership of enthusiastic community volunteers and government agencies. Their common goal is to restore this magnificent site to its original state while reintroducing the natural environment that was almost obliterated during the past four decades.

About the Author
Authors Carole Adams and John Bogacki are both deeply involved with the efforts to restore Point Piedras Blancas. Adams is a volunteer at the Piedras Blancas Light Station, and Bogacki is a former site manager. They have created a visual representation of the story of Point Piedras Blancas using photographs, illustrations, and architectural drawings that are part of the Bureau of Land Management Piedras Blancas Light Station Collection. The authors’ proceeds go to the Piedras Blancas Light Station Association for restoration and education.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (June 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738558192
• ISBN-13: 978-0738558196
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches

You can always find this book at the morro-bay.com Historical tab http://morro-bay.com/historical/

 

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Thought I’d share with you this daily message from the Sierra Club that used one of my recent Elephant Seal photos…

From a set at http://flickr.com/photos/mikebaird/sets/72157603842878843/

 

 

 

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	Photo Credit:   Mike Baird Location: Two male Northern Elephant Seals battling over breeding territory, as seen from the sanctioned pedestrian overlook viewing area (just south of the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse) Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, CA Like water, be gentle and strong. Be gentle enough to follow the natural paths of the earth, and strong enough to rise up and reshape the world. -- Brenda Peterson       Want to keep up with the Sierra Club's latest activities and news? Sign up to receive Sierra Club Insider, the Sierra Club's flagship e-newsletter sent out twice a month. We want to give you a good reason to get out of bed. That's why the Sierra Club is providing you with a Daily Ray of Hope. Want to see your image in the Daily Ray? To submit your original image for consideration, simply join the Daily Ray of Hope Group on Flickr and add your inspirational photos to the pool. We will select one each day, and will notify you when your image has been selected. Tell a Friend! Subscribe  Unsubscribe

 

Visit http://morro-bay.com/ for latest events.  New items posted for Saturday Feb. 23, 2008 include:

 

Mayor Janice Peters says "Come one, come all, and have a ball at the Fundraiser Follies, this Saturday evening Feb. 23, 2008  at the MB Community Center.  See lots of local folks doing some pretty entertaining song and dance numbers (moi included).  Only $10 for adults, $5 for kids.  Doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7.   Refreshments, too!  Please join us for lots of fun and laughter and to help support local events (4th of July, Kite Festival, etc.)  

On Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at 1:00 PM, diver/photographers Ken Bondy and Gary Powell will give a presentation on their diving expeditions in Morro Bay and elsewhere, at the Morro Bay Museum of Natural History auditorium.  They will present a Power Pt. program showing invertebrates and fishes that live under an ordinary-looking pier.  They will also show the equipment used in their dives, including wet and dry suits, SCUBA gear, underwater camera housings, and more.  The talk will last about one hour.  Currently (Jan.-March 2008) exhibiting 24 images in the auditorium at the Morro Bay Natural History Museum -  Underwater photography in Morro Bay by Ken Bondy and Gary Powell showing amazing photos of plant and animal life from "muck dives" under the Morro Bay, CA North T-Pier - see also www.kenbondy.com/digital.htm and www.kenbondy.com/images/Journeys/Chapter%201_Morro%20Bay.pdf

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