******ECRWSSEDDM****** POSTAL CUSTOMER MORRO BAY, CA 93442 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 19 PASO ROBLES, CA Monthly publication dedicated to covering everything in Morro Bay, CA. JUNE 2014 EVERYTHING MORRO BAY Inside ... Fishing boat a canvas 2 Morro Bay Natural History Museum 7 Walk for XELLO 7 Lions of the bay 9 Community Calendar 10 Library expansion 11 Please turn to Page 5 Guardian of Flame Page 3 Judson Claiborne Page 8 Please turn to Page 4 Please turn to Page 2 Every year Michael Williams, owner of San Luis Sports Therapy, holds a large pre-4th of July barbecue at his business location. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus Please turn to Page 4 Life Morro Bay By Ruth Ann Angus For Morro Bay Life There is nothing fresher than produce just picked and placed on your table and that is the premise that community supported agriculture lives by. We are fortunate on the Central Coast to have a number of farmers who offer their produce for sale at farmers markets and now many are moving forward with developing a community supported agriculture program. One of those locally that services residents in Morro Bay, Los Osos and surrounding areas is Los Osos Valley Organic Farm. This is a small farm of about seven acres located on the same site as the Polo Grounds on Clark Valley Road just off of Los Osos Valley Road. Jim Terrick, proprietor, grows several varieties of lettuce, such as Boston green, romaine, and green leaf, and other vegetables like bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, carrots and broccoli, to name a few. He also grows a couple of varieties of strawberries. Terrick comes from a farming family and he has a degree in Animal Science that he obtained at Cal Poly University. He started his career in agricultural finance and after working in that field in Southern California for some years he felt the pull back to farming so he began his own farm. “At that time I was still using chemical fertilizers,” Terrick commented, “and although I was interested in growing organically, I never knew if the land I leased would stay in agriculture or wind up as a housing development.” Terrick decided to go to work for Tanaka Farms in Orange County then and became farm supervisor. In 2006 he moved to the Central Coast and became farm manager for the prior owner of the land at Los Osos Valley Organic Jim Terrick is the owner of Los Osos Valley Organic Farm, a small farm of about seven acres located on Clark Valley Road just off of Los Osos Valley Road. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus Los Osos Valley Organic Farm Residents take advantage of community supported agriculture By Allyson Oken Of Morro Bay Life Morro Bay’s Library is one resource for parents this summer through the entertaining Fizz, Boom, Read program. Librarian, Jackie Kinsey described the program and how they are able to keep the kids reading every summer. “Our program is mostly self-guided and ages 0 to 18 may participate, said Kinsey. “The goal is to read 10 books over the summer for the older kids and for those that need a reader the goal is 20 books for the summer. Scholastic, through the SLO Library Foundation, provided all of our books and we are very grateful for their support. For each benchmark a reader meets, we offer Front row: Jackie Kinsey, Branch Manager, Beth McKenzie and Michele Gorey. Back Row: Diana Hammerlund, BethAnn Stanovich and Mary Blair. This is the friendly library staff that will be hosting several summer events and programs. Fizz, Boom, Read Morro Bay Library summer reading program kicks off June 14 By Allyson Oken Of Morro Bay Life In 1964 the Beatles dominated the Billboard top 100, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela as sentenced to life in prison and Morro Bay became and incorporated city in San Luis Obispo County. Now, 50 years later, the town is having a birthday bash in the form of a Founders Day Picnic, hosted by the Morro Bay 50th Committee at Tidelands Park. This community event will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on July 17. According to event planners Joan Solu and Christine Johnson, the committee could really use all hands on deck in the form of volunteers for the day’s events. Solu said, “We are looking for volunteers to help on the day with kids activities, set up and take down as well as donations. We are still seeking ice cream and cake donations so we can provide the community with free cake and ice cream to celebrate Morro Bay’s birthday. All and any proceeds from this day’s event will be going to support Bring your own basket Celebrate Morro Bays Founders Day July 17 By Ruth Ann Angus For Morro Bay Life For some people, a part of Morro Bay life involves physical therapy treatments at San Luis Sports Therapy. This clinic and its director, Michael Williams are well known in town. Williams opened his first clinic here in 2002 in a small office space on Quintana Road. He soon outgrew that facility and in 2007 moved the business to a larger space on the corner of Harbor and Shasta. Patients who are referred by their physicians spend a couple of hours several days a week doing specialized treatment exercises and getting hands- on care. This writer can attest to the quality of care having been a patient on and off since 2003. My case involved a severe back problem that resulted in the necessity for surgery. While surgery helped tremendously, I still need to continue doing physical therapy exercises for the rest of my life. Because many patients have similar situations to mine, Williams recognized the need for a Wellness clinic and now patients continue their exercise routines after regular treatment ends under that umbrella. San Luis Sports Therapy Physical therapy and community service — a way of life
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Every year Michael Williams, owner of San Luis Sports Therapy, holds a large pre-4th of July barbecue at his business location. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus
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By Ruth Ann AngusFor Morro Bay Life
There is nothing fresher than produce just picked and placed on your table and that is the premise that community supported agriculture lives by. We are fortunate on the Central Coast to have a number of farmers who offer their produce for sale at farmers markets and now many are moving forward with developing a community supported agriculture program. One of those locally that services residents in Morro Bay, Los Osos and surrounding areas is Los Osos Valley Organic Farm.
This is a small farm of about seven acres located on the same site as the Polo Grounds on Clark Valley Road just off of Los Osos Valley Road. Jim Terrick, proprietor, grows several varieties of lettuce, such as Boston green, romaine, and green leaf, and other vegetables like bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, celery,
carrots and broccoli, to name a few. He also grows a couple of varieties of strawberries.
Terrick comes from a farming family and he has a degree in Animal Science that he obtained at Cal Poly University. He started his career in agricultural finance and after working in that field in Southern California for some years he felt the pull back to farming so he began his own farm.
“At that time I was still using chemical fertilizers,” Terrick commented, “and although I was interested in growing organically, I never knew if the land I leased would stay in agriculture or wind up as a housing development.”
Terrick decided to go to work for Tanaka Farms in Orange County then and became farm supervisor. In 2006 he moved to the Central Coast and became farm manager for the prior owner of the land at Los Osos Valley Organic
Jim Terrick is the owner of Los Osos Valley Organic Farm, a small farm of about seven acres located on Clark Valley Road just off of Los Osos Valley Road. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus
Los Osos Valley Organic FarmResidents take advantage of community supported agriculture
By Allyson OkenOf Morro Bay Life
Morro Bay’s Library is one resource for parents this summer through the entertaining Fizz, Boom, Read program. Librarian, Jackie Kinsey described the program and how they are able to keep the kids reading every summer.
“Our program is mostly self-guided and ages 0 to 18 may participate, said Kinsey. “The goal is to read 10 books over the summer for the older kids and for those that need a reader the goal is 20 books for the summer. Scholastic, through the SLO Library Foundation, provided all of our books and we are very grateful for their support. For each benchmark a reader meets, we offer
Front row: Jackie Kinsey, Branch Manager, Beth McKenzie and Michele Gorey. Back Row: Diana Hammerlund, BethAnn Stanovich and Mary Blair. This is the friendly library staff that will be hosting several summer events and programs.
Fizz, Boom, ReadMorro Bay Library summer reading program kicks off June 14
By Allyson OkenOf Morro Bay Life
In 1964 the Beatles dominated the Billboard top 100, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela as sentenced to life in prison and Morro Bay became and incorporated city in San Luis Obispo County. Now, 50 years later, the town is having a birthday bash in the form of a Founders Day Picnic, hosted by the Morro Bay 50th Committee at Tidelands Park.
This community event will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on July 17. According to event planners Joan Solu and Christine Johnson, the committee could really use all hands on deck in the form of volunteers for the day’s events.
Solu said, “We are looking for volunteers to help on the day with kids activities, set up and take down as well as donations. We are still seeking ice cream and cake donations so we can provide the community with free cake and ice cream to celebrate Morro Bay’s birthday. All and any proceeds from this day’s event will be going to support
Bring your own basketCelebrate Morro Bays Founders Day July 17
By Ruth Ann AngusFor Morro Bay Life
For some people, a part of Morro Bay life involves physical therapy treatments at San Luis Sports Therapy. This clinic and its director, Michael Williams are well known in town. Williams opened his first clinic here in 2002 in a small office space on Quintana Road. He soon outgrew that facility and in 2007 moved the business to a larger space on the corner of Harbor and Shasta.
Patients who are referred by their physicians spend a couple of hours several days a week doing specialized treatment exercises and getting hands-on care. This writer can attest to the quality of care having been a patient on and off since 2003. My case involved a severe back problem that resulted in the necessity for surgery. While surgery helped tremendously, I still need to continue doing physical therapy exercises for the rest of my life. Because many patients have similar situations to mine, Williams recognized the need for a Wellness clinic and now patients continue their exercise routines after regular treatment ends under that umbrella.
San Luis Sports TherapyPhysical therapy and community service — a way of life
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Williams is also a longtime member of Morro Bay Rotary and is a community-service oriented person. Every year, he has given back to the community by holding a large pre-4th of July barbecue at his business location. At the barbecue, he and other Rotary members tend the fires, grilling large amounts of tri-tip steak and chicken. Everyone gets in on the fun and patients and friends bring potluck dishes and desserts. A long table is set up inside the clinic where the food is spread out. Exercise equipment is moved to the sides and tables and chairs are put in their place. Tables and chairs are also placed outdoors in the rear parking lot so there is plenty of
room for everyone who comes to enjoy this feast. The staffs from area doctor’s offices are invited as well as existing patients, former patients, city employees, and the general public is welcome, too.
These past few years Williams has extended his service outreach to other organizations. He invites the Bloodmobile to come out and publicizes for a blood drive.
“Last year we put together a fundraiser during the barbecue for Project Surf Camp,” he said. “We had Project Surf Camp set up a booth outside at the front door of the clinic and there were raffle tickets on sale for people to win a 32-inch
TV donated by Coast Electronics.”Silent auction items were also presented.“I asked for donations of wetsuits and 11
were collected. All in all, we raised $2,500 for them,” he said. Project Surf camp is a worthy organization that provides surfing lessons to special needs children.
This year’s barbecue takes place on Friday, June 27 from noon to 4 p.m. and once again it will be a fundraiser for Project Surf Camp. They will be manning their booth and will have their limited edition 2014 Project Surf Camp gear for sale. This gear is special as it commemorates Morro Bay’s 50th anniversary as an incorporated city and highlights the special partnership that Project Surf Camp has with the city.
Williams is making arrangements to have another 32-inch TV raffled off and there will be special silent auction items for people to bid on. The Bloodmobile will also come for another blood drive. Donations of used wetsuits (or new) will be welcome and appreciated.
Project Surf Camp is thankful for the consideration that Williams and San Luis Sports Therapy give them. They also value the support from both Morro Bay Rotary and San Luis Sports Therapy for providing volunteers for the camp yearly.
“We look forward to having them and really appreciate their dedication,” commented John Taylor, special educator with Project Surf Camp.
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Every year Michael Williams, owner of San Luis Sports Therapy, holds a large pre-4th of July barbecue at his business location and invites visitors to donate blood. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus
A Project Surf Camp participant rides a wave with the assistance of an instructor. San Luis Sports Therapy helps raise funds for the camp. Photo courtesy of Project Surf Camp
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Michael Williams, owner of San Luis Sports Therapy, left, and Matt Makowetski, Project Surf Camp special instructor, pose for a photo during a fundraiser for the camp. Photo courtesy of San Luis Sports Therapy
Every year Michael Williams, owner of San Luis Sports Therapy, holds a large pre-4th of July barbecue at his business location. Photo by Ruth Ann Angus
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The Law Enforcement Torch Run is just one of the many ways county police officers support Special Olympics. The run is June 2 and 3 and the Morro Bay Police Department will again be participating along with many other agencies across San Luis Obispo County.
MBPD participates in this event and hosts a Tip-A –Cop dinner to help raise funds for Special Olympics.
These events are all part of the MBPD’s belief in being part of the community in more than just a law enforcement capacity.
“We support the Special Olympics every year through these fundraisers and it is our pleasure to help preserve this great international activity,” said Commander Bryan Millard. “At the Tip-A-Cop event that we host every year, we have raffle items and go around and serve dinner to all those that attend. This year, people were big tippers. It is nice to see our community out supporting this cause. We have started
to get ready to collect pledges for the Law Enforcement Torch Run that we have participated in in the past and will run the torch from Main Street in Morro Bay to the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety.”
This 33-year annual event has, since its inception in 1981, seen over 142,000 volunteers run to transport the Flame of Hope. In 2011 alone, the international organization was able to raise over $42.1
million. In addition, every two years, law enforcement officers come together from all over the globe to run the final leg of the torch run to honor the Special Olympics World Summer and Winter Games.
To support the Special Olympics and to learn how to join the run, visit www.sosc.org. People are also invited to watch and show their support of the officers from the sidelines.
Guardians of the flameMBPD participates in Law Enforcement Torch Run
Officers run the torch from Morro Bay to the San Luis Obispo District line in support of the Special Olympics
MBPD officers are seen running for Special Olympics in 2007.
By Allyson OkenOf Morro Bay Life
Morro Bay has chosen a fishing boat as its proverbial mascot and artistic fixture in the community. Taking a cue from Santa Catalina with its colorful buffalo, the Morro Bay 50th Committee plans to hire a local artist to design and paint this blank boat slate.
“Morro Bay will soon have it’s own public art project with a 4-foot-long fiberglass boat that is to be painted by a local artist and placed as a fixture in our city as part of the city’s 50th anniversary celebration,” said MB 50th Committee Chair Joan Solu. “The boat will be plain white — a blank canvas — when it arrives. So the 50th anniversary committee is putting out a call to artists, seeking a local
painter who will be able, if chosen, to use this as a blank canvas with a festive design that will embody the Landmark & Legacy theme.”
According to Solu, a stipend of $1,000 will be given to the selected artist to decorate the boat with latex acrylic paints so that it can standup to the weather. The plan is for the boat to travel around the city, showing up at various locations in conjunction with Morro Bay 50th anniversary promotions and events scheduled in 2014.
May 31 is the deadline for artists to apply to be considered for the opportunity to decorate the official 50th anniversary boat. Though the committee may accept applications after the deadline. Solu said they had to extend the deadline once already because no one had submitted an application. For project details
and application i n f o r m a t i o n , contact the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce at 772-4467 or Solu at 459-3274.
Morro Bay became a city in July 1964, and to mark the 50th anniversary, the community is coming together to celebrate with a full year of events. The Founders Day Community Picnic on July 17 is right around the corner.
To learn more about the Morro bay 50th Committee and the activities it is planning visit, www.morrobay50th.com. The group
is always seeking community donations and support in the form of volunteers. To get involved, call Solu at 459-3274 or visit the web page. Look for a follow up story regarding design of the boat and the artist in an upcoming issue of Morro Bay Life.
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Morro Bay’s 50th committee is starting a public art project with a 4-foot-long fiberglass boat as the blank canvas. Contributed by Morro Bay 50th Committee
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Johnson, who has been working with Solu closely on this event, described what is going to be happening at the birthday bash.
“We want to keep this event low key and family friendly,” said Johnson. “We will have fun kids activities like hula hooping since our town was founded in 1964 we want to transport people back to that time with the activities and music of the area. Estero Bay Community Radio 97.3 FM The Rock will be out playing music from 1964 for all to enjoy and dance to. We will
have the trolley out to shuttle people to the park for free. And there will be a special performance by local students from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. that will also take people back to 1964, telling the story of Morro Bay. It will be a great day. I want every one to mark their calendar for July 17 and attend Founders Day.”
Solu also suggested that since there is limited parking that people ride their bicycles to the park, kayak over or park and take the trolley. To learn more about the event or to help out or participate in any way, contact Solu or Johnson at 305-3759 or by visiting, www.morrobay50th.com.
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in a smaller location and some of it will be at Del Mar Elementary School. This is because the library will be under construction. To find out where these events will be hosted, visit slolibrary.org or visit mbfol.com.
Kinsey explained that this year with
the library under construction they have partnered with the Morro Bay Recreation Department to find locations for the program and events.
“Heather at the Rec. Department has been instrumental in helping us to provide a space to hold our programs,” she said. “This summer we will have some wonderful performers out to entertain the
kids and the community. We will have Irene Flores with her Manga Drawing Workshop at the Morro Bay Teen Center at 2 p.m. July 18. We will also have 4-H for a fun day of science experiments at the library at 2 p.m. July 30. Gerald Joseph with his magic show at the library at 2 p.m. July 24. Tom Knight will be out to play some music live at the library at 2 p.m.
June 20. And the Taiko Drumming group will play at the library at 2 p.m. July 10, just to name a few.”
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He was interested in only growing organically after watching a number of family members associated with regular farming contract a variety of autoimmune disorders and was convinced that constant exposure to chemicals was probably the cause.
“I got to thinking about those chemicals and decided I did not want to go that route,” he said. “I’m growing organically because of my family’s reaction to chemicals in farming, and I believe growing organically is a more responsible way to grow produce and fruit. People depend on me for good and healthful products.”
What does it mean to grow organically? The only things that can be added to the soil are things that are living or have once lived or have been directly mined from the earth and are minimally processed.
“Fish meal has been processed,” Terrick said, “but it is processed by natural processes, not with enzymes or anything synthetic.”
Soil fertility comes from adding a mix of cover crops and organic matter. Cover
crops have been difficult these past few years due to the drought. The farm is on a well and Terrick doesn’t like to over use that water.
“The climate here is also difficult for growing warm weather plants, such as melons,” he said, “I had good luck with melons last year and will do them again this year.”
Pests, particularly ground squirrels, are a problem.
“Squirrels like melons and corn,” Terrick commented.
Mostly Terrick’s Jack Russell/Bluetick Coonhound dog named Crosby performs pest control.
“Squirrels pretty much strip corn off the cob,” he said, “but Crosby has made the difference. He gets a squirrel a week.”
Terrick inherited the community supported agriculture customers that the former owner had and has added new customers. Community supported agriculture (CSA) works with customers fronting the money for a full season’s worth of produce. This gives the farmer the operating money necessary to purchase organic seeds, plants, cover crops, fertilizer
and such.“That’s the ideal way,” Terrick said, “but
most of my customers are on a month-to-month purchase plan.”
Anyone paying for a year gets an 8 percent discount.
“I have a biweekly delivery program and I can adapt to people’s requirements,” he said.
A harvest share program has produce picked the day before delivery with strawberries picked the day of delivery. Everything is fresh, nothing is refrigerated. The harvest share contains three different types of lettuce, carrots every other week, and vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and whatever is in season at the time.
Terrick also sells at farmers markets in Baywood Park and San Luis Obispo on Saturday. He is now looking to do the Thursday Morro Bay farmers market also.
“My biggest competition is the supermarkets because local farmers here do supply them,” he commented.
Working even a small acreage like this one is difficult for just one person and Terrick does have help from a small
staff and some volunteers, such as people involved with Willing Workers on Organic Farms. These people can help with farming and thereby obtain their produce. It is a work/trade program.
Morro Bay resident Rosalie Valvo decided to sign up with this CSA after going on a farm tour there.
“I liked the more personal nature of the farm,” she said, “and when I found out I could get a box every other week at a local pick up spot in Morro Bay, I decided to sign on.”
She even got more involved.“After having some difficulty signing
up through the web site,” she said, “I got through to them via email. I thought someone should be checking those emails over weekends. Next thing you know, I’m a volunteer working for my produce.”
Valvo, an accomplished computer person, now prepares the delivery list for Terrick every Tuesday night.
Anyone interested in joining this CSA or for more information can contact the farm at their web site www.lovorganicfarm.com or email [email protected] or call 242-6789.
Jim Terrick says his dog Cosby has been a big help with pest control at Los Osos Valley Organic Farm. Photos by Ruth Ann Angus
Jim Terrick grows several varieties of lettuce, such as Boston green, romaine, and green leaf, and other vegetables like bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, carrots and broccoli, to name a few.
Jim Terrick grows a couple of varieties of strawberries at Los Osos Valley Organic Farm. Some of the growing at Los Osos Valley Organic Farm is done in a greenhouse.
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Did you know that this year California State Parks celebrates its 150th year? The parks have struggled in recent years due to finances and the economy but are still vibrant and hope to see many more years of visitors enjoying their wonders.
Morro Bay is honored to be the location of one of the state parks and has the unique distinction of being the only state park to have a natural history museum located there.
“There are other museums in the state park system,” commented Rouvaishyana, state park ranger, “such as the railroad museum in Sacramento and Anza Borrego State Park has a paleontology collection. Humboldt State Park also has an area with nature items, but there is nothing else that has the type of things we offer here.”
The museum, which opened in 1962, sits on the edge of White Point overlooking the estuary and Morro Rock. A three-phase modernization project began in 1993 and was finally completed in 2002. With an expanse of windows on the west side of the building, one can spend time looking at the variety of bird life and marine mammals that are out in the bay.
As you walk through the museum you can use the 26 interactive hands-on exhibits to learn about the most current scientific information regarding the estuary and bay. Some of the exhibits are touch screens allowing you to see what is happening in nature at that moment. Visitors learn about geology, tidal forces, and erosion, human impact on the bay and land, and ways to preserve and protect this special environment.
Special exhibits occur throughout the year and are changed every three to four months. The current exhibit is “Habitats in the Bay and Near Shore Waters.” Visitors will see underwater plant and marine life and one exhibit case contains a huge crab called a Sheep crab that was found washed up on the beach north of Morro Rock.
“I am always surprised to find people who live locally who don’t even know we are here,” Rouvaishyana said. Admission to the museum is only $3 for adults and free to children younger than 17.
Programs for school children are held throughout the school year and more than 14,000 of them from schools in San Luis Obispo, Kern, Fresno, and Kings counties participate free of charge.
The kids get to hike up black hill, explore the mudflats of the estuary and the critters within, see the birds in the heron and cormorant rookery, and learn about marine mammals such as sea otters and whales, as well as the history of Native Americans who once lived in the area.
Adventures With Nature is a very popular function at the museum where trained docents from the Central Coast State Parks Association take visitors on guided walks in the local natural areas. This includes walks in Montana de Oro
State Park, the Elfin Forest, Los Osos Oaks Reserve, Morro Strand State Beach, the salt marsh, around Morro Rock, up the Black Hill trail, and a walk through the Pismo dunes. Some walks are easy and others moderate to strenuous.
One of the easy walks is from the museum up to the Heron Rookery. During nesting season, docent Louise Abbott leads this walk.
“These are my grandbirds,” she said about the new nestlings. Abbott has a special feeling for the birds in the rookery and keeps tabs on how well the nesting activity is going. “Some years are better than others,” she commented, “but numbers of young birds are up this year.”
Along with walks and hikes are a variety of special talks presented by docents and other natural history experts. Every Monday from January through March special Mind Walks involving a talk and presentation that will stimulate your brain are held at the Morro Bay Veteran’s Hall.
“We have Saturday Scientists where people can come and use the binocular microscopes,” Rouvaishyana said, “and these are held in two parts. The first session teaches a person how to use the microscopes and the second session lets people choose some natural item to study.”
Recently the museum acquired two new specimens.
“Someone contacted us and said they had a grizzly bear rug,” Rouvaishyana said, “and they wanted to get rid of it. Yes! We said, ‘we want it!’”
The rug was in bad shape but docents did some amazing clean up and then sent it to a taxidermist in Arroyo Grande to fix. While it is still a rug, it clearly shows what a full grown grizzly looks like.
“Another item we were able to obtain is a specimen of a mountain lion,” Rouvaishyana said. The lion has a somewhat surprised look on its face as if it was caught unaware one day.
“For our 150th State Park anniversary we are joining with Pismo Dunes State Park and Oceano State Vehicular Recreation Area for the 12 days at the Fair,” Rouvaishyana said.
State Parks Director, Anthony Jackson has asked all the State Park Districts to do something special this anniversary year.
“Oceano has been at the Fair for the past few years so we will join with them for this celebration,” he said, “and we will bring the grizzly and mountain lion with us as well as other exhibit items.”
Locals and visitors are welcome to come to the Solstice Celebration on June 21 at the picnic area in the State Park campground. Many environmental organizations and the City of Morro Bay will have exhibits on hand. Native American groups will also take part. This event goes on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information about Morro Bay Natural History Museum, see www.ccnha.org and and www.slostateparks.com/natural_history_museum.
Spend a day at the Morro Bay Natural History Museum
A mountain lion display is a recent addition to the Morro Bay Natural History Museum.
State Park Ranger Rouvaishyana talks about a hawksbill sea turtle that is part of the Morro Bay Natural History Museum’s collection.
A grizzly bear rug was donated to the Morro Bay Natural History Museum and is being integrated into display.
The Morro Bay Natural History Museum, which opened in 1962, sits on the edge of White Point overlooking the estuary and Morro Rock. Photos by Ruth Ann Angus
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Walking the dog can serve a greater
purpose in Morro Bay by attending the 3rd Annual K9 Walk-a-Thon, kicking off at 10 a.m. at the City Park, Saturday, June 22.
This event is a fundraiser for the Morro Bay Police Department’s K9 division. The department has partnered with the Woods Human Society to provide dogs for anyone without a dog to walk and pet.
K9 Division Officer Stephanie Pipan is the event planner and is partnered with Xello, a German shepherd. Pipan described the type of relationship that develops between officer and K9 and how beneficial this type of partnership can be.
“I have you worked with Xello for about 2.5 years,” said officer Pipan. “We have a very strong bond no matter where we are at, whether we are training, on a call for service or just doing a demo, he is always looking out for us. There is not just one thing I find to be beneficial, the community aspect is great, but I think the most beneficial thing, is knowing that Xello will do anything for me, my
partners I work with and the community of Morro Bay. He is there to protect all of us whether it’s through apprehending a suspect, finding narcotics or searching for a missing person. He is the first to go into a building to search for a suspect. He would go for as long as he could to find anyone’s missing child or parent and does ask for anything in return except for a pat on the back.”
Pipan said that100 percent of the funds for this event go to Xello to pay for his medical expenses, food, training, supplies or whatever else he might need.
“If people would like they can participate in a one-mile walk through downtown Morro Bay with their dog,” she said. “The walk starts at 10 a.m. After the walk, they can enjoy an afternoon of doggie vendors, food vendors, a doggie carnival and some awesome Police dog demo’s with Xello and his friends. Meeting everyone and their dogs along with seeing everyone’s faces as we do our Police K9 demo’s is my favorite.”
Anyone wanting to participate in the walk is asked to donate $20 and register. To register early, email [email protected] or call 772-6225.
Walk for XelloSupport MBPD K9 division June 22
Take your dog for a walk and support a good cause at the K9 Walk-a-Thon raising funds for Xello’s care. Contributed by Stephanie Pipan
This is just one of the many things to see at the 3rd Annual K9 Walk-a-Thon on June 22. Contributed by Stephanie Pipan
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By Allyson Oken Of Morro Bay Life
After a hiatus from the stage to develop his sonic medium with written words, Christopher Salveter the creative mind behind the Judson Claiborne will be winging his way to the West Coast to play from 7 to 10 p.m. at Morro Bay’s Otter Rock Café, Monday, June 22. This will be his first time in Morro Bay, making it a rare opportunity to hear JC play.
Salveter explained that Judson Claiborne is a project that he started in Chicago as a way to collaborate with many different musicians and create the sound he was striving for. He began playing the bass when he was 14 in some bands that he described as playing “grungy hard core music.” He latter moved to Chicago and began to write songs, finding that this was more of a passion for him than just bouncing around with bands.
“I have collaborated with many different people over the years and have found that I really enjoy song writing,” said Salveter. “I think when creating music it is best not to have expectations and just allow for the creative process to unfold naturally. For this reason, every show I play provides a different experience. When I play at Otter Rock, I will be playing my guitar and singing some original tunes. As a self-taught musician, I have found that with time and experience, even without formal training, you can find and develop your sound. I have found my sound and right now it is a sonic medium with words.”
The Judson Claiborne sound has evolved over the years as Salveter has fond inspiration in many different sounds. He expressed being influenced by 90s grunge, REM, a lot of 80s music, music skin graft records was putting out in the 90s, Australian punk rock and 90s punk rock. Salveter said that so many musicians have influenced him over the years to list them all would take a lifetime. He finds most of his inspiration comes from collaboration with others.
Since 2007, Salveter has released seven LP’s, the most recent released in 2011 titled, “We Have Not Doors You Need Not Keys.” It is a compilation of many sounds, but it is very calculated. It becomes obvious that Salveter layers them meticulously and comes up with a unique and beautiful sound using both dissonance and melodic tones to tell the story. Visiting the Judson Claiborne webpage anyone can experience the evolution of Salveter’s sound from his first album with band Low Skies called “Bed” to his new LP.
Salveter said, “I created my most recent LP with the inspiration from the idea that people communicate more with their physical body than with language; that the texture and tonality of our voices and the movements of bodies are often more honest than written or spoken language. I want it to allow people to let their collective guard down and open lines of communication with my music. It is meant to be thought provoking and inspire movement.”
To enjoy this unique Monday night of music at Otter Rock and hear Judson Claiborne come down to the café from 7 to 10 p.m. Otter Rock Café is located at 885 Embarcadero in Morro Bay. For tickets information or to see the full calendar of events, visit www.otterrockcafe.com or 772-1420.
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Christopher Salveter, whose stage name is Judson Claiborne, will be making music a Otter Rock on June 22 in Morro Bay. Photo By Paul Elledge
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By Ruth Ann AngusFor Morro Bay Life
“Ooork, ooork, ooork,” the sound vibrates over the waters of Morro Bay and travels beyond the Embarcadero and up the hilly streets of town. Residents know now what is making that sound, but they also recall a time when the bay did not give up such a ruckus and only the cries of gulls were heard. In recent years though, docks and boats tied up in the bay have been havens of rest for groups of California sea lions. Just like the phenomena that plagued fishermen in the harbor at Monterey, now Morro Bay has had to deal with these gregarious and playful pinnipeds.
Boaters would be happier if these visitors would find other places to rest, but since there is a hefty fine involved, they hesitate to do anything about removing them. Harassing marine mammals is against the law no matter what they are doing on your private property. It doesn’t seem quite fair. The sea lions at Morro Bay seem to have solved the problem somewhat by moving to a floating dock that sits out in the middle of the bay. Whether or not dock owners are happy about this is not known but no one is trying to dislodge the group.
Sea lions belong to the eared group of pinnipeds. Their ear holes are covered by a small flap of furred skin as opposed to true seals whose ears are just holes on the side of their heads. Another difference is the sea lions’ capability to turn their back flippers forward making it easier for them to get around on land. There are five species of sea lions and nine species of fur seals in the world all of which have these characteristics. North America is home to three species, the California sea lion that visits our waters, the Stellar sea lion, and the northern fur seal. Occasionally a fourth species the Guadalupe fur seal will visit Southern California waters.
The California sea lion has a rather cute face with a turned-up nose and large liquid brown eyes. Males are quite a bit larger than females and develop a huge chest and hump on their upper back. The raucous sounds they make sound so much like dogs barking that people often wonder how dogs could have gotten out on the water. In fact, genetic studies show that pinnipeds
in general are more closely related to dog-like carnivores than they might be to other mammals. These mammals are the breed that have been captured and raised in zoos and marine parks and trained to entertain people. But no trained performance can compare with watching them swimming and hunting in the wild.
Visitors on a bay tour boat were recently thrilled to have a sea lion pop to the surface right next to their boat carrying a length of filleted salmon in its mouth. The sea lion thrashed his head right and left and beat the salmon piece against the water while a bevy of gulls flapped excitedly overhead. As a piece of the fish broke off, the sea lion chomped and swallowed it down. By this time one of the gulls had swiped the salmon piece thinking it would make off with it, but the wily sea lion was having none of it. He dashed forward through the water and jumped at the gull that in its fright dropped the fish piece for the sea lion to grab and go through the scenario again.
Sea lions are sleek and graceful in the water and often gather in groups to do their underwater dance. They also like to surf the waves together. But most of the time, they are busy going to depths of 600 feet to search for food. Their layers of blubber keep them warm at this cold depth and they have no trouble handling the crushing pressure.
The California sea lion probably got its name because its primary habitat is the 10 miles offshore of the state. More than 80,000 animals make this area their home and some people think their numbers are on the increase. The sea lions mate and have pups on their breeding grounds on the Channel Islands and in Mexico, where they feel safe from interference. During breeding season, males gather huge harems of females who are ready to mate after giving birth to one sea lion pup. During this time immature sea lions remain behind in places like Morro Bay until the return of the adults.
No matter whether you are glad or sad about the take-over of docks and boats by these entertaining creatures, it appears that California sea lions will continue to be another easy Morro Bay wildlife attraction for residents and visitors.
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Sea lions on the dock in Morro Bay have become a tourist attraction. Photos by Ruth Ann Angus
Sea lions belong to the eared group of pinnipeds. Their ear holes are covered by a small flap of furred skin as opposed to true seals whose ears are just holes on the side of their heads.
Find complete event details at MorroBay.org/Events
Save The Date!Morro Bay Music Festival June 7For a $2 admission, come to Tidelands Park between 11AM-7PM for food, wine, Blues, R&B, & Pop music.
5th Annual B’qued Oyster & Beer Feast June 8For $20, join us at Tognazzini’s Dockside Too for bar-b-qued oysters, beer, music, and a live auction starting at 1PM.
Morro Bay 4th July 4Starting at 10AM, join us at Tidelands Park to celebrate in-dependence all day long with activities, music, a bike parade, & fi reworks.
4th of July Weekend Art in the Park July 4-6thCelebrate independence weekend by viewing local art for free. This event takes place at Morro Bay City Park from 10AM-5PM.
45th Annual Rock to Pier Run July 12Get into shape this summer for a 6-mile run from Morro Rock to Cayucos Pier. Registration includes breakfast & a t-shirt.
Founders Day Community Picnic July 17In honor of Morro Bay’s 50th anniversary, take the family to Morro Bay City Park between 4:30pm-7pm for a community picnic.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 1Morro Bay Art
Associations newest show: Radiant Expressions
The Morro Bay Art Association will be hosting an opening reception June 1, 2 and 3 from 2 to 4p.m. The public can meet the featured artists. The Art Center Gallery is at 835 Main Street, Morro Bay and is open from noon to 4 p.m. daily. For more information or to rent the facilities, call 772-2504.
California Healey Week at Morro Bay
California Healey Week 2014 will be held at the Seaside Village of Morro Bay. This year, CHW celebrates its 40th anniversary by returning to the first annual event location in Morro Bay. The primary reason for CHW is to gather together Austin-Healey enthusiasts and celebrate these classic sports cars. For more information, visit www.ausin-healey.org.
Morro Bay Green Light ECO Faire
The Morro Bay St. Timothy’s Church Hall will be hosting the ECO Rotary Club of Morro Bay and their Green Light ECO Faire. It will be held from noon to 5 p.m. with no cost to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn, participate in ECO activities, ECO comedy, live bird show, and much more. The Church is located at 962 Piney Way in Morro Bay. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ECORotary.MorroBay.
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The Morro Bay Recreation and Parks Department is proud to offer a wide-variety of fitness opportunities for adults and seniors in the Estero Bay Community. All classes take place at the Morro Bay Community Center – 1001 Kennedy Way — unless otherwise noted. Sessions are on a 4-week basis that start at the beginning of each month. This session continues June 5-26. For more information contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 772-6278.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7Morro Bay Music Festival
Morro Bay Harbor Festivals, Inc. announces plans for the return of the Morro Bay Music Festival, from 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. According to Don Doubledee, Festival Director, this year the Music Festival will feature all local talent. Participating performers include: Back Bay Bettie, Lou Mars, and Chicago Mike Swanberg. Attendees can also expect local food, wine and beer. For more information, visit www.mbhf.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 85th Annual B’qued Oyster
& Beer FeastThe entire family is invited to Tognazzini’s Dockside Too for Morro Bay oysters and beer! A $20 ticket covers half a dozen barbecued oysters and a pitcher of beer. Also, children will receive free hot dogs and sodas. Guests may enjoy live music with Lenny Blue and a live auction. All proceeds from the event go toward fireworks for Morro Bay’s 4th of July event. The party starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit: 5thannualbbqoysterbeerfeast.splashthat.com.MONDAY, JUNE 9
Morro Bay Fuel Dock Saloon Events
The Fuel Dock will be hosting the band the Copy Cats at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Morro Bay Fuel Dock
Saloon EventsThe Fuel Dock will be hosting the band the Blue Dogz from 3 to 6 p.m. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
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Farmers Market The Morro Bay weekly Saturday farmers market is open to the public beginning at 3 to 6 p.m. The event is located in downtown Morro Bay at Main and Harbor streets. For more information or to become a vendor, call 772-4467.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13Morro Bay Fuel Dock
Saloon EventsThe Fuel Dock will be hosting the band Mathias & The Cry at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Morro Bay Fuel Dock Saloon Events
The Fuel Dock will be hosting the band Momma Sez from 3 to 6 p.m.and at 9 p.m. Lu Lu and The Cow Tippers will take the stage. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20Morro Bay Fuel Dock
Saloon EventsThe Fuel Dock will be hosting the band Captain Nasty at 9 p.m.There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
SATURDAY, JUNE 21Morro Bay Otter Rock
EventsThe Otter Rock Cafe is hosting Bobby Reynolds and Sugar Sweet Band from 8:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m.All ages are welcome up until 11p.m. They serve dinner until 10 or 10:30 p.m. Never charge a cover for the events. For more information, visit ww.otterrockcafe.com.
Golf Ball DropThis is a community event hosted in Los Osos at the Sea Pines Golf Resort and Tranquility Spa. They are located at 1945 Solano Street in Los Osos. For more information, call 528-4884.
Morro Bay Fuel Dock Saloon Events
The Fuel Dock will be hosting the band Rough House from 3 to 6 p.m. and then at 9 p.m. Shameless will take the stage. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
MONDAY, JUNE 23Morro Bay Otter Rock
EventsThe Otter Rock Cafe is hosting Judson Claiborne Project from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages are welcome up until 11p.m. They serve dinner until 10 or 10:30 p.m. Never charge a cover for their events. For more information, visit ww.otterrockcafe.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
Morro Bay Fuel Dock Saloon Events
The Fuel Dock will be hosting the band Nightly Irie at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Morro Bay Otter Rock
Events
The Otter Rock Cafe is hosting Bobby Santa Cruz Band from 8 p.m. to midnight All ages are welcome up until 11p.m. They serve dinner until 10 or 10:30 p.m. Never charge a cover for their events. For more information, visit ww.otterrockcafe.com.
Morro Bay Fuel DockSaloon Events
The Fuel Dock will be hosting the Lenny Blue band from 3 to 6 p.m. and then at 9 p.m. Stellar will take the stage. There is no cover charge for this event and you must be 21 years or older to attend. They are located on the corner of Main Street and Harbor Street in Morro Bay.
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The Morro Bay Chamber of
Commerce is keeping busy for our businesses!
In addition to our monthly forums and mixers, we are about to launch a Morro Bay phone app that will help residents and visitors alike locate the business and
recreational resources they need in our town.
Look for information and updates on our activities each month in this space, and feel free to contact us at 772-4467 or www.morrobay.org.
Business forum: June 19, 8:30 a.m. at Veterans Hall.
Topic: Marking your business.
Farmer’s Market: Saturdays, 2 to 6 p.m,
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June Chamber Mixer: June 19, 2014 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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The time has come to take down some walls and expand the Morro Bay Library. After about 12 years of fundraising, gracious donations and community support, the Morro Bay Friends of the Library have just one more hoop to jump through. According to Robert “Red” Davis, president of the MBFOL, they have raised about $500,000 to make this expansion possible.
“What we are going to do is change the interior layout,” said Davis. “It has been about 12 years since the project was first thought of. At that time, some money had already been raised but the county at the time was not ready for this undertaking so we put the money into a savings account. Two years ago we were given the go-ahead from the county to pursue the project. We have raised a substantial portion of the money and expect to be approved over the next month to break ground.”
Davis said that he is confident they will
be breaking ground at the beginning of June if all goes as planned. The plans have been approved. Davis said that they are going to be taking out some walls to open the space up and provide more usable space.
“Shana Reiss is with Reiss Design Studio and she has drawn out some wonderful plans and is in the final stages of the process,” Davis said. “We will remove interior walls and put the reception desk in the center. It will give us 30 percent more usable space out of the 50 percent we are using now.”
The library will be able to provide patrons with a new experience when the plans finally come to fruition. There will be a new children’s area, a pristine quiet reading time section and the general flow of the space will be much more open and inviting.
MBFOL is always seeking support to make improvements at the library from donations in the form of literature, volunteer readers, equipment and money. To show support, visit www.mbfol.org or call 772-6394.
And the walls are coming downMorro Bay Library expanding and modernizing
Pictured are Jackie Kinsey, Branch Manager; Shana Reiss, Architect, Reiss Design Studio, standing, Melody Mullis, SLO County Library Administration; followed by Friends Board members Christine Johnson, Laurie Allen, Susan Gossard, Joan Petersen and Robert “Red” Davis.
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