Central Coast Family publication for July 2012.

1. Central Coast July 2012
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Inside
Getting Out .................. 2
Education ....................... 4
The Arts ....................... 6
Fun & Games .................. 9
Local History ................ 12
Library Voice ............... 14
Calendar ........................ 17
Family Events ............... 18
Local Resources .......... 20
Safety ........................... 22
Family Outings / Reading / Avila Beach History / Child Abuse Awareness
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2. Getting Out Cover Photo:
Hula Dancers in Cayucos
are still learning the ropes of daily 4th of July Parade 2010
Day
living, and outings add another Mike Baird, flickr.bairdphotos.com
layer to the challenge. Bring older
siblings into the game by soliciting
tripping
their help. Let them help to plan
outings, chose activities, pack
lunch. Then they get just what
they want, and may even be able
to carry the baby.
Family In the earliest months, put
the baby in a front carrier that
style
supports her head, or use a
stroller if the path is paved or
well groomed. Walk around your
block or neighborhood, and then
try a picnic in your local park.
The key to this first picnic is to
practice walking to the park with
by Jennifer Best everything you think you’ll need. for strollers include the wooden
We’re deep into summer. A day out doesn’t have to be If you forget something, you boardwalk loop through Elfin
School-age kids have long since difficult, extensive, or expensive. can go right back home without Forest Natural Reserve near
begun zoning out, perhaps even There are hundreds of free venues a hassle. If you take too much, Los Osos, and the new bluff-top
muttering that age-old refrain, and free events throughout San narrow your load down for the boardwalk at Moonstone Beach
“There’s nothing to do around Luis Obispo County and Santa next outing. north of Cambria. Poly Canyon,
here.” Here’s a chance to show Barbara County. Anyone with the Nojoqui Falls south of Buellton,
your kids just how smart you desire and energy can do it. Just Once you’ve gotten into walking and the bluff-top trails at Montana
are. You can explore the Central be prepared, start small, and be shape, research trails close to de Oro provide fairly safe options
home. Some great local spots for those in front-carrier mode.
Coast’s rich, family-friendly flexible with your plans.
options with a staycation that just
may become the best vacation Getting out with a baby can be the
you’ve ever had. biggest challenge. New parents
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3. Getting Out
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rise with the baby; eat breakfast toilet paper, sunscreen, and re- carrying the extra stuff you may to newfound discoveries. Just
together; pack lunch and gear in sealable plastic bags used to bring want to bring along. On those try to go with the flow, and call it
the car while she plays in a safe back diapers and other trash. If days, the second hiker can carry wonderful.
spot; change the baby into a our baby is not wearing them a small first-aid kit, water, lunch
clean diaper and hiking clothes from the get-go, we also carry a and/or snacks, and a camera. Jennifer Best is the author of Best Family
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4. Education
Most teachers face the dilemma or reading deficiencies in a child.
of “modified course instruction”
with each new class. In fact, some Once the Running Record has
of you may have seen this on your been completed, it will give the
child’s report cards. All that this teacher a letter code to help guide
means is that the teacher has tried the student to pick books from
to “adjust” the workload to match the proper level. As a practical
Read This!
your child’s natural abilities. If your matter for parents, you can ask
son or daughter has had modified your teacher about your child’s
course instruction, you should Independent Reading Level (IRL)
sincerely thank your teacher for and the teacher will give you a
taking the time to figure out that letter. Using this letter, you can
by Jeffrey Cyr there is a discrepancy between obtain books at your child’s exact
the actual grade level and their reading level, which will reduce
Last month, I wrote about getting grade level. For instance, you independent levels. All subjects the risk of buying books only to
your children excited about reading might have a 5th grade student can be modified, to some degree, find them left behind unread
and how you can help motivate independently reading at a 3rd to meet your child’s abilities. because your child is unable to
them to start reading books grade level. What this means is Remember to have a positive understand them. If your child’s
independently. I want to continue that the student is expected to outlook and think of this as a teacher isn’t sure of his or her IRL,
that discussion by taking some of keep up with grade level texts learning moment in your child’s ask them if they wouldn’t mind
the “mystery” out of how teachers and mandatory classroom “read- education. trying to help you figure it out. I
assess their students in order to aloud” books, but isn’t able to have worked with an exceptional
determine the correct reading participate in classroom discussion As an educator, I want to know group of teachers throughout my
level for each child. or do assigned homework because what level a student is reading at career and find that if a parent
his reading level is far behind his when they can read a book that inquires with real concern, most
First and foremost, finding the actual grade level. The same is they comprehend and can retell teachers will go out of their way to
correct independent reading true for students who are in the with an accuracy of 90% or above. offer help.
level for each student is crucial academic 5th grade, but have an The teacher’s first step is to
for independent reading success! independent reading level in the perform a “Running Record,” Since it’s summer vacation and
If you hear your child’s teacher 7th or 8th grade. These students which involves listening to and teachers aren’t available, I found
talking about “Independent may become “bored” in class recording a child as she reads a website that offers a ton of
Reading Levels,” they are simply and tend to get off task because aloud. A Running Record should information on this subject at
referring to the level that your child although they’re emotionally 5th be administered by a professional, http://www.readinga-z.com/
reads at for pleasure. As teachers, graders, their brain functions at as there are subtle nuances in guided/runrecord.html. If this
we need to be sure of this level an advanced pace. Both situations the reading process that can be seems like too much information,
because it may not match up with require some “modification” in missed. It takes someone with then simply get a few of the
a student’s actual instructional course instruction. expertise to identify any miscues “leveled books” from the website
above and sit with your child and
listen to them read. While they
are reading aloud, listen for words
that make them stumble. Try not
to correct them while they are
reading! If you correct or interrupt
their mistakes, it will defeat the
purpose of trying to find a book
that is fun to read. Simply pause,
and try a book at a higher or lower
level. Have your child read 100
words. You’ll know you’ve found
their independent level when you
hear them read with 90% accuracy
or 90 out of the 100 words are
correct! (Big Huge Smile )
I hope you find a fun way to read
with your children this summer.
Together you can discover many
exciting adventures, mysteries,
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5.
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6. The Arts
Rydell High visits San Luis Obispo stage of Unity June 22nd through
as Kelrik Productions presents the July 8th. It’s the most electrifying
1950s musical, Grease. This gritty extravaganza on stage… Be there
musical is packed with explosive or be square!
energy, vibrant 1950s pop culture
and all those unforgettable After spending a hopelessly
n’ roll celebration of growin’ up, as the longest running show in
songs including Summer Nights, devoted summer with Sandy
cruisin’ with friends, and goin’ Broadway history, after playing
Hopelessly Devoted, Greased Dumbrowski (Ali Peters), the new
steady. 3,388 performances.
Lightnin’, Beauty School Dropout, girl in town, Danny Zuko’s (Brady
We Go Together, and many more! Beckstead) world is thrown
Directed by Erik Austin and In 1978, GREASE became a hugely
Come see the “Burger Palace upside down when Sandy appears
choreographed by Holly Patterson, popular feature film starring John
Boys” and the “Pink Ladies” sing at Rydell High on the first day of
GREASE features costume design Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in
and dance their way across the school. What follows is a rock
by Keith Wetzel, lighting design by the lead roles. A Broadway revival
Ryan Manus, and musical direction opened on May 11, 1994 at Eugene
by Lacey McNamara. GREASE O’Neill Theatre, where it played
features book, music, and lyrics 1,503 performances and won
by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. three Tony Award nominations.
Everywhere it has opened, Grease The new Broadway production
has struck a universal chord with of GREASE opened on August 19,
its irresistible mix of adolescent 2007, and was nominated for a
angst, vibrant physicality, and 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival
1950s pop culture. of a Musical.
Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey The film version of GREASE
created a perfect period piece produced one of the best-selling
- a pastiche of the 1950s, which soundtracks in history and is
is “fast, furious and thrilling, an still the highest-grossing movie
injection of raw energy ... and fun, musical of all time. The two
fun, fun” (Hilary Bonner - Daily Travolta / Newton-John duets,
Mirror). GREASE has maintained You’re The One That I Want and
its everlasting popularity - proving Summer Nights were both #1 hits.
that teenage angst and young The song Hopelessly Devoted
love’s dream remains timeless and to You was nominated for an
universal. Academy Award (1979) for Best
Music - Original Song, and the
GREASE originated in Chicago and film’s title song Grease, was a #1
made its premiere at The Kingston smash hit single for Frankie Valli.
Mines Theater in 1971, before
making its New York premiere off- Tickets can be purchased online
Broadway at the Eden Theatre on at www.kelrikproductions.org,
February 14, 1972. After 128 sold- or at Cheap Thrills, 563 Higuera
out performances, the show made Street in San Luis Obispo. Grease
the transition to Broadway, taking will be performed at Unity, 1490
up residence at the Broadhurst Southwood Drive in San Luis
Theatre on June 7, 1972. Obispo June 22nd - July 8th.
Please note the family-friendly
GREASE was nominated for seven performance schedule: Friday and
Tony Awards in its spectacular Saturday evening performances
initial run. On November 21, 1972, at 7:00 pm and Sunday matinees
the show moved to the Royale at 2:00 pm. Ticket prices are $14
Theatre before making its final -$20. Discounts are available for
transfer on January 20, 1980 to full-time students, seniors, and
the Majestic Theatre. It closed groups of 15 or more.
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9. Jack’s Jokes Fun & Games
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12. Local History San Luis Obispo:
100 Years of
Downtown Businesses:
Development of The Cross Streets
This much-anticipated 3rd
Avila Beach
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Get an autographed copy at www.slo100years.com
This month, we are going to take would enable larger ships to enter Also available at Barnes & Noble, Crushed Grape, Antiques on Monterey,
Boo Boo Records, the History Center, Apple Farm, and Volumes of Pleasure.
a ride out to Avila Beach and I the bay and off-load lumber and
G UY C RABB P UBLISHING
am going to share some very other larger items. The wharf was
interesting discoveries I have made built near where San Luis Creek
recently. This article will have meets the ocean. Arguing among a hole in the side of the hill and Marre family. The work on the
names of people and places that the investors soon began, so John created a tunnel, through which lighthouse was completed in 1890
may be familiar to many of you, and Harford decided to build his own the railroad ran. This section of and included a light tower along
you’ll find out about one of the first wharf with his own money to the railway was gravity powered. with a house for the lighthouse
railroads built in the county that eliminate future problems. Mr. Horses would pull the railcars up keeper and his family. The actual
never had an engine. Harford was never happy with the the grade to the tunnel location. light for the lighthouse was made
location of the People’s Wharf, so Then they would unhitch the horses in Paris, France in 1876. In 1894,
I am going to take you way back in he decided to build his new wharf and let the railcars glide down the the light was powered with whale
history to the Avila area in the mid- down the road where we find the other side of the hill to come to a oil lamps. Later, the light switched
1800s, when it was owned by the Port San Luis wharf today. This gentle stop with the help of the over to diesel power and eventually
Avila family. In 1867, Miguel Avila location was in a better area and brakeman, who would control the was powered by electricity.
received the legal title to the area was protected from winter storms. speed of the railcars.
that we know today as Avila Beach. In 1939, the United States Coast
In the same year, Miguel’s son Don Harford was a smart businessman As Harford was building his wharf, Guard took over the operation
Miguel developed the layout of because before he decided to build he hired several Chinese workers to of the lighthouse. The use of
the town and started selling lots his new wharf, he purchased the help. One of those Chinese workers lighthouses began to fade and soon
to interested people who came to entire shoreline from the creek was named Wong On. He was one many of them became unmanned
the area to buy land with an ocean to where the wharf is today. He of Harford’s best workers and also or closed down. After many
view. The family also leased land started building the wharf in 1871 became a leader of the Chinese years of being shuttered, in 1992
to a group of people who wanted and hired several men to survey workers. Harford was so impressed the Port San Luis Harbor District
to build a wharf there because it and grade the area for a railroad with Wong’s work, Harford made purchased the landmark from the
was believed that the Avila harbor that would go from his wharf to him his lead man and renamed him federal government to restore
was the safest harbor for ships and San Luis Obispo. But this was not Ah Louis. He soon became a major the lighthouse to its original
schooners bringing dry goods to your normal railroad. He designed leader in the Chinese community in glory. Today there are tours every
the small city of San Luis Obispo. it to use horses for the engine. San Luis Obispo. Saturday according to the Port San
Luis Lighthouse website. The fare is
In 1868, John Harford was a mover Harford’s railway was a unique and Harford completed the wharf $20 per person, which is a bargain.
and shaker in San Luis Obispo. unusual type of railroad system. and railroad in 1873 and was soon
He, along with several investors, It climbed eighty feet up the side in competition with his former The trip to Avila Beach is always
formed a group called the People’s of the hill on the bluffs above the partners, who owned the People’s worth the drive. If you decide to
Wharf Company. Their goal was location of today’s road. At the top Wharf. Other investors started ride your bike on the Bob Jones
to build a new wharf in Avila that of the eighty-foot climb, he blasted to develop ideas to build a steam trail, remember you are also riding
railroad that would run from Avila on the original railroad path that
to San Luis Obispo. Around 1874, traveled from Avila Beach to San
Harford ended up selling his wharf Luis Obispo. If you drive all the way
and railroad for $30,000 to a man down to the old Harford Wharf,
named Charles Goodall. imagine a train steaming right
down the middle of the wharf and
The history of Avila is colorful passing you by on its way to San
and filled with lots of interesting Luis Obispo. Learning about local
characters, but there is one bit of history is as fun as a warm sunny
history that has nothing to do with day at Avila Beach!
a wharf or a railroad. This piece of
Avila history is the Port San Luis
lighthouse, which was built in the Guy Crabb teaches at Charles E. Teach
Elementary School in San Luis Obispo.
late 1800s by the United States Light He graduated from Cal Poly SLO and has
House Service. The lighthouse was been teaching for over 20 years. Guy was
originally built on a 30-acre plot of selected as San Luis Coastal Unified School
District Teacher of the Year for 2006-2007.
land that was purchased from the Reach him at crabbx5@charter.net.
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14. Library Voice
real love
kids to ask uncles and aunts for
memories they have about their
moms and dads. Sharing and
laughing together creates more
memories that they can share with
their own “someday children!”
You will be amazed at what they
remember!
by Kristen Barnhart Last spring, my daughter went to
China with the Women’s Chorus
Everyone should be well into One thing I like best about a whole from California State University
summer mode now, and enjoying family listening to the same book at Northridge. It was a whirlwind searched and found that pocket
all that our beautiful Central Coast together is the way characters tour with performances in venues piece and keep it with me again.
has to offer. Hopefully, the whole become known to everyone and as varied as rehearsal rooms and You never know what children will
family is signed up for various almost join the family as you all full-size concert halls. They were remember.
Summer Reading Programs offered remember various scenes. Ramona treated as visiting celebrities and
for babies through grandparents Quimby and Clementine’s hilarious were exposed to foods, sounds, On my birthday this February,
at your local Branch Library. Enjoy misadventures become more than and sights they never dreamed my daughter wanted me to
sharing your favorite reads around just a fun chapter in a book; they they could experience in just ten think about us getting matching
the table, or pool, or in the car. Be are gateways into sharing funny days. tattoos. Yikes! I thought about
sure to check out all the incredible stories from your own family
it and decided that, since it was
audio books for those long summer history. Visits to family members When my daughter returned, she my 60th year, it would be quite a
road trips too. present a great opportunity for had special gifts for her family and way to remember my 50s. And,
friends with a story about why she for heaven’s sake, my 21-year-old
chose each particular gift for that daughter wanted matching tattoos
Child Struggling? person. Her gift for me? A beautiful
jade laughing Buddha. This is when
with me, her Mother! So I texted
her “what, where?” Her answer
the memories started pouring in. took my breath away. “Breathe”
she wrote, “on our wrists.”
My daughter sat me down and
made me promise I would wear From the time my daughter was
it before she gave it to me, since about a year old until a just a few
she knows that I tend to tuck nice years ago, I had a decal on my car’s
things away. Then she filled me rear window that read “Breathe”
in on the wonder of the Shanghai (so I could be reminded each time
Jade Market and how she spent I checked my rear view mirror, and
Discover how to help your child! the better part of their free-time so the driver behind me might take
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jade Buddhas until she found just
a deep breath too).
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went back to her hotel to get the to” comfort word for owies,
daughter of their Chinese host hurt feelings, bad dreams, and
to make sure that she got the other semi-traumatic childhood
best price because it was “really moments. Of course, this word
expensive.” also reminded us of blowing out
Kmart/ Quarterdeck Center birthday candles and our favorite
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Specializing in: jade beads to be tied into the red
cord until it was just right. It was
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touched, yet I felt there was more
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• Auditory Processing Disorder why it was so imperative that
• Behavior & Self-control she find jade for me. She looked
• Autism Spectrum Disorders into my eyes and said “Because
• Organization / Executive Function Mommy, when I was a little girl you
• Social Skills always carried a piece of jade in
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• Reading, Writing & Math
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carrying jade, but since it was a
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15. Children’s Activities
Self Care
Summer Calendar Beauty Blog: Hair Care
Contact Pastor Jenene by Mandy Buechner
When money is tight, we may be discounted hair care products, but
July 9-13 9:00 aM-12:00 noon tempted to give up favorite beauty you pay for it in your hair’s loss of
products for drug store discounts and integrity and by using more product
Archery Camp Grades 1-6 salon knock offs. Most of us don’t per treatment. Professional salon
realize what we sacrifice because we products are highly concentrated.
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July 23-27 The most important part of your hair water you can add at home! Consider
care regimen is your home care in this breakdown:
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Summer Camp IN Creston, CA Grades 3-6 hair properly at home will not only store shampoo is $10 (usually, you
save you money, but also save you buy one every month). The average
from those awful “bad hair” days. cost of one bottle of salon shampoo
July 30-August 3 9:00 aM-12:00 noon is $20 (usually, you buy one bottle
The quality of your shampoo and every 2.5-3 months). Essentially, you
Sports Camp, Baywood School conditioner is essential. How can you pay $30 for drug store products used
expect your hair to stay structured
Age 4 - Grade 6 if you are not giving it the proper
over three months, compared to the
professional product that you buy
foundation before styling? Hair is once at $20. Over the course of three
most vulnerable and in its weakest
August 13-17 9:00 aM-3:00 pM state when wet. Drug store products
months, you save an average of $10.
With salon products, you actually
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paraffin waxes and alcohol agents. and beauty of your hair, and make it
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Twilight by Barbara Helen Berger.
When we used to read that book
together, my young daughter
would blow out the lit candle on
one page and quickly turn to the
next, to see just a hint of smoke
rising from the wick, resulting
in “Good job, you did it!” Then
there was our elderly cat Demeter,
who waited for us to both to be
home after school one day so we
could breathe with her until she
gently slipped away into death. So
I said “Yes.”
Mother’s Day found us in San
Francisco on the Haight in a
quite beautiful meditative tattoo
parlor (who knew?), getting our
matching ‘tats.’ Then we were off
for delightful evening of cocktails, Kristen Barnhart has been telling stories,
dinner, and a movie. recommending books, and stamping little
hands for over 33 years throughout SLO
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I’m currently working with the County. She is currently a Youth Services
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