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Ijustreadsomething that made me laugh out loud — mostly because it's funny, but also be- cause it's poignantly true. "I won- der what my kids are go- ing to tell their kids. ... 'It was so rough back in my day. I didn't get a phone till 4th grade, and sometimes the Wi-Fi didn't work upstairs!'" You're laughing, too, aren't you? Well, I want to add one more thing to this memory: "And back then, a computer cost more than a thousand dollars!" I can visualize these kids be- coming slack-jawed at the thought of having to pay that much money for a computer. It's unthinkable, right? Over the years, I have owned seven computers, mostly because I just beat them to death, but also be- cause I've convinced my- self that as a writer I need to have the latest cutting- edge technology. My first computer, not surprisingly, was the big- gest, heaviest, slowest and most expensive of them all. With each upgrade I've welcomed a lighter, sleeker, faster and overall better computer. But here's the surprising thing: Each new computer cost less than the one it replaced. Technology is wonderful that way. Speaking of wonderful, there really is no other way to describe what is hap- pening in the world of lap- tops. The Chromebook is a specific type of laptop that relies heavily on Google's suite of applications. Chromebooks run on the Chrome OS operating sys- tem and are designed to be used primarily while be- ing connected to the in- ternet. A number of com- panies, such as Acer, HP, Samsung, Asus, Hisense and Toshiba, are manufac- turing Chromebooks be- cause they have become so popular. In fact, Chrome- books recently — and for the first time in the U.S. — outsold Apple Macs. Now that's amazing. Chromebooks don't have a ton of storage capacity. Most apps and documents live in the cloud rather than on the machine's hard drive — which should come as really good news to anyone whose hard drive has ever crashed. The most amazing thing about Chromebook lap- tops is the price. As I write this column, an ASUS Chromebook Flip laptop (www.everydaycheapskate. com/asus) with a 10-inch screen, 9 hours of battery life, a 1.9 GHz processor, 4GB RAM and a 16GB SSD (solid-state drive) costs just $269. That is not a typo. At that price, it would make a great gift for anyone. Is a Chromebook right for everyone and every sit- uation? I'm not planning on getting rid of Mac- Book Pro anytime soon, so the answer is no. But I do love my ASUS Chrome- book. It's compact, sleek and lightweight, it has a full-sized keyboard and it doubles as a tablet. I carry it with me so I can keep up with emails. It's perfect for browsing the internet, creating documents, tak- ing notes and even play- ing a game or two — or ten. Those are the things Chromebooks really ex- cel at. Combine the prac- ticality with the cheap price, and it's no wonder Chromebooks have be- come so popular. Wouldyouliketosend a tip to Mary? You can email her at mary@ everydaycheapskate. com, or write to Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Ste. B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. EVERYDAYCHEAPSKATE Youpaidhow much for your first computer? Recently, the Kelly- Griggs House Museum had a special visitor, nine-year- old Claire Grace O'Connell from Bend, Oregon, who was delighted to see and be seen with her great, great grandmother's wed- ding dress on display in a wardrobe upstairs at the museum. O'Connell visited the mu- seum with her grandmother Cindy Sale, who snapped a photo for Claire's parents, Gary and Laura O'Connell. Sale recently recounted the Sale family connection to the Kelly-Griggs House. She and her husband, Ryan Sale, son of Latane and Jean Sale, served on the board of directors at one time. Their two youngest daughters, Erin and Amy served at bridge luncheons, ice cream socials and Christmas galas past. One summer, Erin was commissioned to clean all the shutters hanging in the museum. Doug and Suzanne Sale, Claire's great aunt and un- cle, are Lifetime Members of the Museum Association. Doug, along with his fellow Rotarians painted the mu- seum's exterior during the formative years. Suzanne was great friends with past caretaker, Verona Stice Heide and original curator Diana Jarvis, participating in many bridge luncheons and various events. Fearing deterioration, the Sale family donated the vintage wedding dress to the museum in the early 1990s. Mary Lindley, of Sac- ramento, married Ritchie Sale, of Virginia, in Sacra- mento on Nov. 13, 1910. The couple moved to Tehama County in 1917 and pur- chased property on the east bank of the Sacramento River — now Sale Lane. There they raised livestock and engaged in farming and raised fruit trees on the surrounding acreage. The Sales raised eight children, five of them born in Red Bluff and some of whom remained in the area, living on the Sale Ranch and brought up their chil- dren together. Ryan and Cindy Sale settled here af- ter his U.S. Army commit- ment. Cindy, who grew up in southern Oregon away from extended family, was delighted to be in the mid- dle of so much family with a rich local history and who have all played such an ac- tive role in the community. So many pioneer fami- lies have donated items to the museum collection over the years; the directors and guides encourage descen- dants to continue revisiting their past and share stories that can be retold to future generations. Upcoming events at the Kelly-Griggs House Mu- seum include the 50th Ice Cream Social, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. A $5 donation will be re- quested at the gate. Come enjoy the Community Band, ice cream, cookies, friends, art and photo exhibits and a silent auction. Sign-ups are available for a limited seating edu- cational event Antiques 101 with John Humphries, re- nowned antiques appraiser Thursday, Aug. 25. Visit kellygriggsmuseum.org for further information. The museum, at 311 Washington St. in Red Bluff, is open for tours 1-3 p.m. most Sundays and Thursdays. Call 527-1129 to arrange special tours. MUSEUM Family history on display at Kelly-Griggs REDDING Two former Shasta County Teachers of the Year will be among the local speakers featured at the second annual Better Together: California Teach- ers Summit on July 29. Simpson University is one of nearly 40 hosts statewide for the free summit that gives educators an opportu- nity to network, share suc- cessful practices and access resources to implement the California Standards. The North State event will be held at Sequoia Mid- dleSchoolfrom8a.m.to2:45 p.m. All preK-12 California teachers and teacher candi- dates are invited to attend and are eligible to receive .5 continuing education credit throughSimpsonUniversity. Free summit registra- tion is available online at cateacherssummit.com. In addition to national keynote speakers — includ- ing teacher and author Kelly Gallagher — who will ad- dress all locations via live video, the Redding-based event will include the fol- lowing ED Talk topics and speakers: Problem-Based Learning — Learning to TrustStudentsWhileTeach- ing Them Lifelong Skills — Cathy Alderman and Steve Main, Anderson New Tech- nology High School and In- formation, Access, and Eq- uity — Ryan Johnson, En- terprise Elementary School District. Alderman and Main have been team-teach- ing for 12 years at Ander- son New Technology High School, recognized nation- ally for its ability to develop high-achieving students in a low socioeconomic area. In their combined curricu- lum, called "Studies," Main and Alderman use a seven- step process to enable stu- dents to master strategies needed for successful prob- lem-based learning. Both Alderman, who teaches social science, and Main, who teaches Eng- lish, have been recognized as Shasta County Teachers of the Year. In Johnson's role as in- structional technology co- ordinator, he has guided the Enterprise Elementary School District through its 1:1 technology initiative and, with help from his instruc- tional technology coaching team, created a model for professional development that is being duplicated across the country. Johnson spent 15 years as a class- room teacher and has been in his current role for more than three years. Better Together attendees will also have the chance to participate in breakout dis- cussions. During these Ed- camp sessions, teachers will pick their own topics — ranging from technology in the classroom, to improving literacy in early education, or boosting science, technol- ogy, engineering, and math education — and exchange ideas with colleagues from throughout the region. North State teachers wishing to receive CEU creditforattendingthesum- mit will be e-mailed the ap- plication information along with other details a few days before the event. The statewide summit is hosted by the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the California State Univer- sity and New Teacher Cen- ter. Learn more at cateach- erssummit.com. EDUCATION Teachers summit to feature 'Ed Talks' CONTRIBUTEDPHOTO Claire Grace O'Connell pictured in 2016and her great, great grandmother Mary Lindley Sale in 1910. Mary Hunt Round Up Saloon Round Up Saloon 610WashingtonSt. Red Bluff Supporting Farmers Market with live music on Wednesdaynites call for dates (530) 527-9901 25yearsprofessional experience. QualityWork Very Reasonable Rates Red Bluff Transmission • Automatic • Manual • Computer Diagnosis • Clutches • Transfer Cases • CV Axles CALL TODAY! 529-4493 440 Antelope Blvd. #6 Bob's Youcantmissus... Weonly moved 50 feet!! 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