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tion rentals in unincorporated areas, areas, unincorporated in rentals tion accepting new vacation rental permits again, again, permits rental vacation new accepting Last Oct. 24 the board adopted an urgency urgency an adopted board the 24 Oct. Last

- vaca short-term new on ban related Management Department (PRMD) started started (PRMD) Department Management countywide in the fires. the in countywide

of Supervisors has lifted its wildfire- its lifted has Supervisors of Starting Feb. 5, the Permit and Resource Resource and Permit the 5, Feb. Starting acerbated by the loss of 5,100 housing units units housing 5,100 of loss the by acerbated

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Continued on page 20 page on Continued will reach into private property to take trees. take to property private into reach will the County system and if it was later altered or or altered later was it if and system County the

there is some question as to whether they they whether to as question some is there “This means that some of the trees identified identified trees the of some that means “This depends largely on how a road became part of of part became road a how on largely depends

on either side of the centerline of the road, road, the of centerline the of side either on affected road. affected “Right-of-way can take several forms and and forms several take can “Right-of-way

within their right of way – usually 20 feet feet 20 usually – way of right their within it was not realistic to survey all 90 miles of fire fire of miles 90 all survey to realistic not was it all 90+ miles of roadway being surveyed. surveyed. being roadway of miles 90+ all

restricted to removing tree hazards from from hazards tree removing to restricted different properties on the same road. This is why why is This road. same the on properties different determine exactly the precise rights-of-way for for rights-of-way precise the exactly determine

While the county would normally be be normally would county the While parcel to parcel; however, it can vary between between vary can it however, parcel; to parcel David Cameron said it would be impossible to to impossible be would it said Cameron David

the right-of-way boundaries are. boundaries right-of-way the improved,” he said. “It is not usually drawn from from drawn usually not is “It said. he improved,” Sonoma County Public Works spokesman spokesman Works Public County Sonoma

is currently trying to find out exactly where where exactly out find to trying currently is

never seen PG&E move so vigorously to remove trees in his 36 years of living there. there. living of years 36 his in trees remove to vigorously so move PG&E seen never

are taken down by accident,” Everett said. She She said. Everett accident,” by down taken are

Tom Petarian has signed up for PG&E’s tree removal program for his Lawndale Road property. He noted that he’s he’s that noted He property. Road Lawndale his for program removal tree PG&E’s for up signed has Petarian Tom

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or even in the county’s right of way. of right county’s the in even or

ing firm, ACRT, don’t seem to be damaged damaged be to seem don’t ACRT, firm, ing

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that redwood trees are fire resilient and that that and resilient fire are trees redwood that

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is intact. is

that burned in the October fire. Her home home Her fire. October the in burned that

woods surrounding an auxiliary structure structure auxiliary an surrounding woods

- red third-growth and second- her of many

Park entrance – and put aluminum tags on on tags aluminum put and – entrance Park

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when a survey crew showed up at her home home her at up showed crew survey a when

Everett became aware of the county project project county the of aware became Everett

Adobe Canyon Road homeowner Patti Patti homeowner Road Canyon Adobe

number of trees targeted is not yet available. yet not is targeted trees of number

initial survey for the program is finished, the the finished, is program the for survey initial

of falling into county roadways. While the the While roadways. county into falling of along 90 miles of roads if they pose a danger danger a pose they if roads of miles 90 along

that aims to take down fire-damaged trees trees fire-damaged down take to aims that A

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We are a couple guiding couples. It is our passion to guide couples who’ve been together for years, as well as those just starting out. Relating to our intimate partners is one of the hardest things we are called to do. As long as we struggle with our partners, instead of learning to struggle with ourselves, we will suffer – and there’s no possibility of real change. When we face the conflicts within us, the conflicts between us disappear. Then we enjoy the love and sweetness we had when the relationship began. “If you are looking at this website because you’re considering Photo by Alec Peters relationship work, look no more. Terry and Doug’s nonjudgmental, From left: Kenwood Fire Chief Daren Bellach and Jack Ayers, a KFD volunteer and huge loving hearts, make them the perfect team.” (Eva) SFFD fireman, accept a U.S. flag from SFFD fireman Matt Hutchison and U.S. Army Ranger Keith Bach. Bach carried the flag with him on missions overseas and training “Thank you again for all that you showed us. It really was in the . illuminating, even to the hard skeptic. We dissolved barriers between us that we weren’t even aware of. It was like a crust of built n Feb. 10, the day of the Kenwood Firemen’s Association’s up resentments and painful emotions had washed away.” (Gus) annual crab feed, the department received a memorable visit from U.S. Army Ranger Keith Bach, along with a gift symbol- izing solidarity among all first responders. OThe gift was an American flag, but not just any flag. This Stars and For a free, one hour consultation, Stripes is one that has traveled the world with Bach on special operations call 707-293-9864. missions overseas. In addition, the one-of-a-kind flag accompanied Bach, For more information, go to 1st Sergeant of the 2nd Army Ranger Battalion, when he and other Rangers rd www.relationshipcounselingsonoma.com jumped into Normandy for the 73 Anniversary of D-Day. The flag has also attended special operations training in the U.S. Terry Pennebaker & Doug Woodard Bach had been carrying the flag for his best friend Matt Hutchinson. The two met as Army Rangers back in 1998, while serving in rd3 Platoon Bravo Company, 2/75 Ranger Battalion. Hutchinson is a San Francisco Fire Lieutenant A MOTHER’S LOVE PETSITTING assigned to Engine Company 7 in the Mission District. Travel free from worry about pets & property He was one of many firefighters from San Francisco • Conscientious care in your home who came to the Kenwood area in the morning of Oct. for dogs, cats and 9 to assist in battling the devastating wildfires. • Specializing in overnights and The Kenwood Fire Department was homebase for senior pets with special needs 10 SFFD engines and 50 SFFD personnel, and provided • New 24/7 home stays food, shelter, and other amenities when there was no • Insured, Bonded, References other help. Rosanne 707-775-7520 Mark Bunte 707-217-9336 According to fellow San Francisco firefighter [email protected] www.sonomavalleylandscape.com (and Kenwood volunteer) Jack Ayers, Hutchinson www.amotherslovepetsitting.com Lic. 851602 had planned to keep Bach’s flag as a gift, but after experiencing the generosity and camaraderie of the Kenwood Fire Department, he de- cided it would was better served hanging in the Kenwood firehouse. Bach was happy to oblige, moved by the firefighting experiences of Principles of SFFD and Kenwood Fire. Bach and Hutchinson came to visit the Kenwood Fire Department in the days before the crab feed, and presented the flag that evening, Feb. 10, in a special ceremony. “This is a humble opportunity to give back to the Kenwood com- munity and support fire depart- ments throughout the Sonoma Val- ley Region,” said Bach. “Since Sept. FOR YOUR HOME REMODEL 11, 2001, there has been a strong connection, bond, and friendship of our military with the firefighters, saturday free police officers, and all other first responders that were lost that day.” FEBRUARY 24 WORKSHOP Bach, 42, and still in active 10AM–12PM RSVP TODAY service, lives in Tacoma, Washing- ton, with his wife and five children. 6791 SEBASTOPOL AVE 707.823.4899 He has had a distinguished and SUITE 140 • SEBASTOPOL LEFFCONSTRUCTION.COM [email protected] Continued on page 18

2 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 CALVARY TIRE & BRAKE Complete Auto Service Center Crime Watch Service You Can “Trust” The following are some of the recent calls from the Glen Ellen and Kenwood area responded to by the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Sonoma Valley Substation. Tire Sale! Discounts On All Tires Jan. 29 A woman who works at a business in the vehicle had been outside a gate Open Tues-Fri 8:30a - 5:30p & Sat 8:30a - 4:30p 13000 block of Arnold Dr. returned to her car after a two- to the property for an hour. The Courtesy rides to and from home! hour period and found a broken windshield. No suspects. caller said people had dumped ❆ Estimated cost: $1,000. cars in the area before, and they ❄ WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Jan. 31 A resident in the 4000 block of Warm were concerned that this might ❆ Lube & Oil, Oil Filter, Tire Rotation, Complete Vehicle Inspection, Springs Road called to report a fraud. The resident said be the case in this instance. A deputy drove out and could not Complete Heating System Check, they hadn’t been receiving mail in some time. The caller Complete Brake Inspection, locate anyone. Upon further contacted the post office and discovered that someone had Check Batteries, Windshield FREE Check filled out a forwarding address so that the mail was instead investigation, it turned out the Wipers & Washing System Engine Light Diagnostic going to an address in Lithia Springs, Georgia. The resident vehicle belonged to a relative of $39.00* FREE Vehicle the property owner. *Up to 5 qts. oil, with coupon. Most cars. had reported the matter to the U.S. postal inspector. Safety Check Feb. 4 Synthetic oil extra. Jan. 31 A resident of Laurel Avenue called to re- There were re- port that someone stating they were a lieutenant from the ports of a large, loud party in We do 30,000, 60,000 and 90,000 mile services. Sonoma County Sheriff’s office had called and asked for the 15000 block of Marty Dr. (707) 539-7817 her credit card number. The resident gave the fraudulent around 12:45 a.m. A deputy Scot Jensen 6001 Sonoma Hwy caller the numbers of two credit cards, and the fraudster drove out and told the partiers Rick Jensen Santa Rosa, CA 95409 then told her the cards had been declined. After realizing to quiet down. this was likely a scam, the resident cancelled her cards. Feb. 3 A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1000 block of Trinity Road. The caller said the unoccupied Community Calendar Ongoing Sundays Oakmont Community Church service, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Berger Center, 6633 Oakmont Dr., Rebuilding? Use Oakmont. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 7-8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. Zen Meditation at the Kenwood Depot, 10-11:30 a.m. (every second and fourth Sunday of the caution when hiring a month). Info: Diane Moore at [email protected]. Mondays Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Study (Closed). 7 p.m., Star of the Valley Catholic Church, contractor Oakmont. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and Tuesdays Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Study, noon, Star of the Valley Catholic Church, Oakmont. Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office urge survivors of the North Bay wildfires to remain alert as they search Al Anon meeting, Serenity Circle, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Star of the Valley Catholic Church, Parish Center, 495 White Oak Dr., Oakmont. for a contractor to assist them in the rebuilding process. This warning comes after a CSLB undercover sting Wednesdays Al Anon meeting, 7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal operation netted 13 suspected unlicensed contractors Church. bidding for work on a house that was seriously damaged Thursdays Alcoholics Anonymous Staying Sober, noon at the Parish Center, Star of the Valley Catholic in the October wildfires. Church, 495 White Oak Dr., Oakmont. The sting, conducted on Jan. 27, targeted individu- Fridays HICAP counseling for people on Medicare in Oakmont. 1-4 p.m. For information call 1-800-434- als believed to be unlicensed and advertising illegally on 0222. craigslist.org. Suspects were invited to a sting house in Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, 110:30 a.m., Star of the Valley Catholic Church, 495 White Oak Santa Rosa where only part of a garage remained from Dr., Oakmont. one of seven wildfires that swept through the North Bay, Saturdays Oakmont Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Oakmont Dr. at White Oak Dr. destroying almost 8,900 structures. CSLB investigators posed as owners of the home and Current got bids, depending on the type of work the alleged unli- Feb. 17 Free Bookmobile of Sonoma County comes to Kenwood shopping center, 9:30-10:30 a.m., and censed operator advertised for. Jobs were either framing Glen Ellen Village Fair, 12:30-2 p.m. Info: www.freebookmobile.org. and rough carpentry for an approximately 10- x 20-foot Feb. 17 Mushroom hike, 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood. Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. room, or reestablishing electrical or plumbing service to Feb. 17 “Bill and Dave Hikes” to top of Bald Mountain, 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood. the structure. For the framing job, bids ranged from $850 Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. to $13,000, plumbing from $1,500 to $4,500, and an elec- Feb. 17 Caminata de la Recuperación de los Incendios, 10:30 a.m. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood. trical bid for $2,100. Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. Ten of the 13 suspects will now face at least one felony Feb. 17 Volunteer work day, 9 a.m., Trione-Annadel State Park. Meet at the Warren Richardson charge for contracting without a license in a declared di- trailhead. RSVP: [email protected]. saster area. Contracting for home improvement work in Feb. 18 & 25 Oakmont Sunday Symposium, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., East Rec Center, 7902 Oakmont Dr., a state or federally declared disaster area that costs $500 Santa Rosa. Donation: $3. or more (labor and materials) without a valid Feb. 19 Family hike, 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Kenwood. Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. contractor license can be charged as a felony. Punishment may include a fine of up to $10,000, and up to three years Feb. 21 Rotary Club of Glen Ellen Kenwood meetings, 5:30-7 p.m. (every first and third Wednesday). Kenwood Depot, 314 Warm Springs Rd. Info: www.rcgek.org. in state prison, or both. Two of those suspects will face an additional felony Feb. 24 & 25 Fire Recovery hikes, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., charge of illegally using a contractor license number. The Kenwood. Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. two were formerly licensed contractors, but one’s license Feb. 24 Training for Trail Patrol at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. 9 a.m. Info: www.sugarloafpark.org. expired in 2003; the other in 2010. Punishment for that Feb. 24 Santa Rosa Youth Symphony groups perform in Oakmont Berger Center, 3 p.m. Cost: $10. charge may include a fine of up to $10,000, and up to one Feb. 26 Sonoma Speaker Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr. Cost: $35-$75. Info: year in state prison, or both. www.sonomaspeakerseries.com. All 13 suspects will also face a misdemeanor charge of Feb. 26 Oakmont Golf Club and OVA Town Hall meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., Oakmont’s East Rec Center, 7902 illegal advertising. California law requires that contractors Oakmont Dr., Santa Rosa. include their license number in all forms of advertising, Feb. 26 Oakmont Caregivers Group meets 10-11:30 a.m., Oakmont Gardens, 301 White Oak Dr. including those online. Operators without a license can Feb. 27 Sons of Hermann German Club, Oakmont Golf Club, call 539-2630 or email [email protected]. advertise as long as the ad states that they are not a state- Feb. 28 SIR Branch 53 luncheon, 11 a.m. at East Rec Center, 7902 Oakmont Dr., Santa Rosa. Continued on page 18

february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 3 Publishers’ Corner Pet & Garden Maybe next Soil Booster Olympics…

e’ve all done it – watch the game, unlike ski jumping or snowboard cross. Olympics, and envision your- Curling had its humble beginnings in SALE self participating, perhaps even 16th century Scotland, one of the first known medaling, in your favorite team sports, played on frozen ponds or lochs. Wevent. What’s yours? In curling, you have special shoes and GreenAll Soil Booster Ann is enamored with biathlon, the get to use a broom. The sport has its own quirky competition that involves a cross coun- vocabulary, too – “button,” “biter,” “hammer,” Buy 3 bags, try ski race combined with periodic stops “pebble,” “bonspiel,” and “hogged stone.” th to pull a rifle off your back and shoot at five So I can say, “After the pebble was the get the 4 bag FREE circular targets, either standing up or in the bonspiel, and I slid my rock, which happened prone position. to be the hammer, hoping to hit the button, That’s 4 bags for under $23 with tax! What’s the attraction? Hanging out with or at least a biter, but instead ended up with Norwegians eating klippfisk (dried salted a hogged stone. Voi ei!” (That’s “Oh dear!” cod)? in Finnish.) Ann says she likes biathlon because it’s This jargon is much better than snow- something she could actually do and get good boarding lingo – “front side double cork,” Shop at if she had the proverbial 10,000 hours (and “steezy,” “chicken salad,” “taco.” Please. was a few years younger, just saying). She likes Though I am a little hungry now. Local! to ski, and she likes target shooting. There’s Curling competitions are in teams, and the adrenaline from the cross-country sprint, this year for the first time ever in the Olym- and then you have to calm yourself down pics, mixed doubles. I’ve watched husband enough to shoot accurately. I don’t know and wife teams, engaged teams, brother and why, but this makes me nervous. sister teams, and some that are just athletes As for me, I’m all over curling. The fun paired together. thing about wall-to-wall television coverage Not sure a husband and wife curling of the games is that you can actually watch a team is a good idea. Seems like there’d be a Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-6 whole curling match from beginning to end. lot of opportunity for conflict – the sweep- Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5, Closed Tuesday And this year there’s a curling competition ing, the hogging. And there’s a fair amount (707) 833-5050 • 9140 Sonoma Hwy • Kenwood every single day of the Olympics. As the of yelling to (or is it “at”) your partner as the matches have gone on I’ve learned more, and stone travels toward its target. AA Hotline: 544-1300 begun to appreciate the nuances of sliding 40 Just so you know, Canada won the gold pound granite stones with handles (“rocks”) medal in mixed doubles, followed by Swit- on a sheet of ice toward a target. And, like zerland and Russia. The U.S. is going to have enwood ress nc Ann, I can see myself actually playing this to wait four more years. Voi ei! K P , I . – Alec 8910 Sonoma Hwy • PO Box 277 Kenwood, CA 95452 Letters Ph: 707-833-5155 • Fax 707-833-5175 Email: [email protected] Raise a glass to George Wrong decision on Berger Center www.kenwoodpress.com Dear Editor, Dear Editor, The family’s obituary of George Mac- On Feb. 6 the OVA board made a very Publisher Alec Peters Leod was the first I knew of my old, dear bad decision to proceed with “modest up- Managing Editor Ann Quenon Peters friend’s passing, and it was a lovely tribute. grades and no increase in size” of the Berger. My family, then living in Los Altos, knew This decision ignored one year’s worth of Founding Editor Jay Gamel George and Greta when their children were professional work, and was premature and Contributors Donna Colfer very young. My father, George always said, irresponsible, and for the following reasons. Al Haggerty was his mentor who gave him confidence to PREMATURE: The charter of the Ber- Gary Johnson ask for raises from employers, a confidence ger Action Committee (BAC) called for the Rosie McNichol Jackie Reinhardt that eventually made possible the MacLeod completion of a schematic design and cost Jack Riggs family’s new adventure, buying the apple or- estimates of a remodel and new building op- Jim Shere chard that become Indian Springs Vineyard tions by December 2017. BAC was on track Marty Thompson in Kenwood. until the new board was elected in April and Len TIllem George never stopped being excited then no recommended consultant work was Editor Sarah C. Phelps about all he could learn, from cultivating approved until July when the engineering IT/Production/Classifieds Jay Gamel grapes, expanding his own family history for the seismic retrofit was approved. This Copy Editor Loralee Wellington and researching the terroir he loved with resulted in a three month delay. The fires in Advertising Ann Peters a passion that he turned into books. His October added another month’s delay. Ac- can-do Scots determination, and the drive cordingly, BAC’s work and final presentation The Kenwood Press is published twice a month, on the his mother gave him to excel, still sound as should really be made in April-May. This 1st and 15th of each month, except for January 1st and July th heroic as when he told me about their hard would also have allowed time to complete the 15 , by Kenwood Press, Inc. lives during the Depression when they had schematic design of the remodel as well as Deadlines nothing but their brains and determination. time to develop the ideas for the new building Copy and advertising for upcoming issues should be sent I am saddened at the loss of this spar- options and prepare more realistic costs for in 10 days prior to publication. If significant production kling, charismatic, generous “patron” of comparison. The board decision simply said work is needed on advertisements, order is due 15 days Indian Springs Ranch and the Kenwood in effect, “You’re finished, regardless of the in advance. community, but what a marvelous life he status of your work”. This is hardly the basis led. Raise a toast of Zin or Sauvignon Blanc for such an important decision. Printed by Healdsburg Printing to George. IRRESPONSIBLE: The board decision Subscriptions $30 per year Barbara L. Baer was highly irresponsible because of the in- © 2018, Kenwood Press, Inc. Forestville complete nature of the remodel design pro- Continued on page 20

4 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Team Sugarloaf launches memberships to offset costs of repair This month, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park you all the benefits of the Oak Member- partially reopened to the public. With new ship plus an invitation to a special donor 4914 Sonoma HigHway grass sprouting on the hills, it’s hard to tell appreciation event. You can also make a do- that 75-80 percent of the 3,900-acre park nation to specific projects within the park. family owned • family operated burned in last October’s wild fires. Robert For example, a $25 donation helps support Ferguson Observatory, the Visitor Center, purchasing supplies to repair a fire-damaged main campground bathrooms, white barn, step on Vista Trail. A donation of $250 will Proud to be and red barn were all undamaged, but two help replace a burned bench. Donate $10,000 a Leader in of six toilets in the campground, one water to rebuild a damaged bridge. Consumer Safety tank, and the Meadow Trail bridge were all You can also donate stock in support and Trust Since 1958

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WOODEN Photo by Alec Peters FIREPLACE MANTELS Hikers enjoyed the newly reopened Sugarloaf Ridge State Park last Saturday, Feb. 10. CUSTOM BUILD & burned. Five out of the six staff residences of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Contact INSTALLATION in the park also burned. The sixth residence [email protected] for more was flooded. information. UNIQUE ENTRIES Ten out of the park’s approximately 16 In 2012, with a number of local state PERGOLAS are open to the public. However, Good- parks facing closure in light of state budget ARBORS speed, Brushy Peaks, Vista, Red Mountain, cuts, Team Sugarloaf, which includes Valley and Headwaters trails remain closed and in of the Moon Observatory Association, Unit- TRELLISES need of repair. See www.sugarloafpark.org ed Camps, Conferences & Retreats, Valley of CUSTOM for an updated map. the Moon Natural History Association, and WOODEN GATES In order to reopen all the park’s trails Sonoma County Trails Council, stepped up to the public, there is a lot more work to be to continue managing operations of the park Call/Text Eric done. Team Sugarloaf, which manages Sug- and keep the gates open to the public. Five (707)734-3959 arloaf State Park in a partnership with Cali- years later, Team Sugarloaf has reported in- fornia State Parks, has tallied a bill of more creased day use of 40 percent, and an annual than $80,000 in necessary repairs to trails, budget of $525,000, up from the $325,000 the bridges, ground and facilities. In an effort first year. Community and volunteer support Send us your Business News! to help raise this amount, Team Sugarloaf is has been essential to keeping the park open launching a new membership program for and will become even more vital with the Do you have a new business? Is your current park supporters. unanticipated damage from the wild fires. business embarking upon a new venture? For a donation of $100-250, you will Go to www.sugarloafpark.org/support- We’d like to know! Send your business news receive the Oak Membership, which includes sugarloaf/give-a-gift/ to find out more about to the Kenwood Press at info@kenwoodpress. a park pass and 50 percent discount on all becoming a member of Sugarloaf Ridge State com, or call 833-5155. hikes. A donation of $500 or more will give Park.

Bookmobile coming to Rebuild Faster Sonoma Valley Custom Designed Panelized Home packages Would you like to get some Launched simply as a fam- www.Grizzlylogbuilders.com free books? Then check out the ily community service project, the Sonoma County Free Bookmobile Free Bookmobile has blossomed when it visits our area in February. into an award-winning, full-time On Feb. 17, the Bookmobile literacy outreach program, part will be parked near the Kenwood of the non-profit Sonoma County Village Market in the shopping cen- Public Library Foundation. The ter from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bookmobile serves 20,000 chil- Then it’s off to Glen Ellen in dren, adults, and seniors with free the Post Office parking lot from 11 books each year. a.m. to noon, and then Boyes Hot For more information, go to Springs in the Fiesta Center from www.freebookmobile.org. Norm Clover Cell 530 386 6225 Glen Ellen 30 years 12:30-2:30 p.m.

february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 5 Lane’s Plumbing Guest Editor: Stop and pick the blackberries Commercial & Residential By Jack Riggs License # 698166 was driving slowly up Pythian Road to- Sometimes, the reward of the fruit requires getting stuck ward Hood Mountain Regional Park one by the thorns. foggy morning at 6:30 a.m. when I saw The thorns stick the good and bad alike. this older man on the side of the road. He Not all the fruit matures at the same rate, so you can come Ilooked around 65 or 70 years old, dressed in back another day. But, don’t wait too long – unpicked, ripe fruit phone/fax 833-2930 faded black jeans, a mustard-colored hooded dries up and withers away. P.O. Box 196 • Kenwood, CA 95452 sweatshirt, and a black ball-cap. He was hold- Not all the good fruit hangs from the same vine. See our ad in the Classifieds, P. 22 ing a colander in his left hand and picking It’s best to choose your berries wisely. Generally, the “ma- blackberries with his right. I wondered why ture” ones are not bitter. he was here. Knowing which berry to choose doesn’t Oh, wait a minute, that’s me. guarantee you will be able to attain it, but Garden Court Cafe & Bakery Sometimes, in a moment of distraction, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep trying. Serving the Best Eggs Benedict in the County! I do wonder what people are thinking when Maybe on another day. We offer lunch, too! they drive by me on their way to work and Picking more fruit may require moving see me picking blackberries on a weekday on to another location. (and no corkage fee) morning. I know I would. Is he in need of Knowledge is sometimes gained by Open 6 days a week money and can’t afford to buy blackberries making mistakes from previous choices. Weekends: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the store? Is he hungry and doesn’t have Life is full of berries surrounded by Closed Tuesdays enough food at his house? Is he going to make thorns, so thoughtful caution is always pref- some jam or jelly? Or does he just like doing erable to aggressive action. 707-935-1565 13647 Arnold Dr • Glen Ellen • www.gardencourtcafe.com something different and unique every once When the colander is full, it’s time to in a while – so that the mundane routines in go home. his life can be broken up by something a little Most of the time, it’s better not to won- bit different? Or, damn, I’m a little jealous, I der about what other people are thinking wish I had the leisure time to do that. about you, but focus on what you are think- I have also stopped to think about what ing and doing. I’ve learned from picking blackberries. Some Sometimes it’s better to have tried and Rediscover the magic of it is philosophical, I guess, some medita- failed, than never have tried to succeed. of Sonoma Valley’s tive, and some just plain common sense. Life is full of ways to spend your leisure destination winery For example, sometimes it’s not very time. Make sure you enjoy it and it is benefi- prudent to extend yourself beyond your cial in some way. 8555 Sonoma Highway, reach, but occasionally you need to try. It’s good to do something “different” that Kenwood | 877-478-5326 A berry in the hand is worth two or is not self-focused, and to do it with someone ChateauStJean.com more that are unreachable. you love. And sometimes you just need to go Watch where you step; it’s imperative out and pick some berries by yourself. to have your feet planted firmly before you Jack Riggs live in Oakmont. extend your arms away from your body. SARAH J. PHILLIPS The thorns don’t care who or what they Readers may submit articles of approxi- Attorney prick, and this variety of blackberry is always mately 800 words to the Guest Editor column. General Practice including surrounded by thorns. Email [email protected]. Although we intend to print all submissions, we do reserve Elderlaw, Probate and Trust, Therefore, it’s necessary to take your Small Business Corporations, Personal Injury time and enjoy your picking. the right to refuse to publish any article. (707) 537-6685 [email protected] Zealous advocacy in your home. Kenwood School sixth graders to SBN 118929

perform at Big Heart Awards Join the Kenwood Community The Kenwood Foundation’s to these big hearted people for their commit- Club TODAY! Big Heart Awards will take place on March ment and dedication. www.kenwooddepot.com 9 at Deerfield Ranch Winery, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kenwood School principal Bob Bales The Big Heart honors local people who have will emcee the event, and the school’s sixth contributed their time and energy to support grade class will sing “We Are the World” at mac services our community and its children in ways both the gathering. The sixth graders also per- large and small. formed this song at the school holiday con- In the wake of last October’s wildfires, cert last December wearing their “Sonoma this year’s Big Heart event seems especially Strong” t-shirts, and there was not a dry eye maintenance meaningful. The event will honor four local in the house. system upgrades “unsung heroes” who worked tirelessly and Diana Wolfe, the school’s culinary di- selflessly to help our town make it through rector, is handling catering with help from the troubleshooting that difficult time: Pat Kerrigan of KSRO sixth graders. The night will feature a cock- emergency services Radio, Aspen Mayers and Mike Scheffer of tail menu of hearty appetizers and snacks. Swede’s Feeds, and Steve Marshall of Mar- Deerfield Ranch Winery will offer wines for data recovery shall’s Garage. sale by the glass and bottle, with a portion dsl installation Through her work as host at radio sta- of the proceeds donated back to the founda- tion KSRO, Pat Kerrigan was a voice of calm tion. Thank you to Bob, Diana and Deerfield network installation throughout the crisis. Aspen Mayers and Ranch Winery for their generous support. wireless setup Mike Scheffer of Swede’s Feeds helped out Tickets to the Big Heart Awards are $30 by opening up their store to anyone in need, per person. This event sells out, so buy yours training making it easy for rescuers to access supplies soon. Tickets are available online at www. for animals. And Steve Marshall of Marshall’s kenwoodeducationfoundation.org. If you’d Garage worked behind the scenes to maintain like to pay with cash or check, you can pur- vehicles for first responders and locals who chase tickets in the Kenwood School office. 707.833.5306 stayed to help. Our community is so grateful

6 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Drainage Solutions Recovery meeting and workshop for Be Prepared for Winter Weather residents who are rebuilding French Drains • Sump Pumps The City of Santa Rosa and County of tractor for their rebuild. Grading & Drainage Sonoma encourage residents rebuilding from The City of Santa Rosa and County of Gravel Driveways the October 2017 wildfires to bring their Sonoma have both set up permit centers CLCA questions to a rebuilding community meet- dedicated to the rebuilding effort. www.sonomalandscapes.com ing on Thursday, Feb. 15. Santa Rosa’s Resilient City Permit Cen- (707) 938-0621 The joint City-County meeting will be ter is located at City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Lic. #923443 6-8 p.m. at Finley Community Center, 2060 Ave., Room 6, and is open Monday-Friday, West College Ave. in Santa Rosa. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. City and County staff will provide an The County’s Resiliency Permit Center Perfect Pruning overview of the rebuilding permit process is located adjacent to the existing Permit So- Seasonal Pruning & Garden Care for those who live in the city limits and those noma offices at 448 Fiscal Dr. in Santa Rosa. Arborist, Exp. Gardener who live in the unincorporated areas of the The Resiliency Permit Center hours are Mon- • Trees, Shrubs, Perennials county. Residents will be able to get their day, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m.-4 • Fruit Trees, Grapes, Roses, specific questions answered by Permit De- p.m., and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Japanese Maples, Olive Trees partment officials and representatives from There will also be a Recovery Workshop • Dormant Oil Spraying other departments of the City and County. specifically focusing on infrastructure and • Fertilizer & Irrigation Programs Officials from FEMA and the Army health and human services scheduled for Feb. Corps of Engineers will also provide an up- 27. All workshops will be held in the Board 707-938-0621 date on the government-sponsored debris of Supervisors Chambers located at 575 Ad- www.sonomalandscapes.com Lic. # 923443 removal program. The Contractors State ministration Dr., Room 102A in Santa Rosa. License Board will be in attendance to offer Check www.sonomacountyrecovers. property owners advice on selecting a con- org for more details. Emergency Watershed Protection Houses, other structures, and vehicles that County opens Resiliency Permit Center burned in the recent fires have left behind toxic ash and debris that can wash into our waterways The County of Sonoma has established with driveways, wells, septic systems, and during heavy rains. a Resiliency Permit Center exclusively dedi- other infrastructure. cated to assist survivors of the fires in re- The additional permit center will be If you are the landowner of a burned home or structure, please sign a consent form to allow building. The center opened Feb. 13, and staffed by experienced professionals equipped SEC to strategically protect Sonoma Valley is accelerating the permitting process for to offer comprehensive permitting and in- and public health by installing materials homeowners of the approximately 3,000 spection services for fire survivors and their that prevent toxic runoff. residential properties destroyed or damaged representatives. The center will utilize tech- in unincorporated areas of Sonoma County. nological tools including digital scheduling Keeping the ash and debris in place until it can be properly removed is The Resiliency Permit Center is located adja- of appointments, electronic plan checking, very important to watershed cent to the existing Permit Sonoma offices at and online applications. health, , and public 2550 Ventura Ave. in Santa Rosa. Applicants The Permit and Resource Management safety. will have an expedited processing time of five Department (Permit Sonoma) will continue business days or less for plan checks, with to process all permits for projects unrelated Please contact three business days for rechecks. to the wildfire damage. Existing projects and the Sonoma Valley Emergency “We want to be a partner to fire survi- plans currently submitted for plan review and Watershed Protection program vors, not a roadblock,” said Sonoma County permit issuance should experience no impact at 996-0712 x 124 or Board of Supervisors Chair James Gore. “The in processing resulting from the fire-related [email protected] for more information. Resiliency Permit Center will help people permitting. rebuild quickly and efficiently, cutting the To contact Sonoma County’s Rebuild red tape and getting people back on their Hotline with rebuilding or permit questions, feet as soon as possible.” call 565-1788. For more information about To advertise in the Kenwood Press, call 833-5155. Find out Rebuild permits will have a reduced rebuilding efforts, please visit www.sonoma- about our affordable rates for display advertising. permit fee schedule reflecting reduced work county.ca.gov/Rebuild. due to the already developed nature of sites Become a docent at Quarryhill Glen Ellen’s Quarryhill Botanical Gar- trainees will enjoy regular educational walks den is putting out a call for volunteers to through the garden, learning from seasoned Build a better community train as adult tour docents to guide groups docents and knowledgeable staff, and will Make new friends through the Garden. Docent training begins acquire the skills and techniques necessary Change people’s lives Wednesday, March 7. to engage visitors as they tour Quarryhill. “We’re looking for folks who are in- Tour docents give the gift of their time Create business contacts terested in learning more about plants and and talents to Quarryhill and provide an es- Give back what was given to you sharing that knowledge with others,” ex- sential, much appreciated service to the gar- The club meets on the st1 and 3rd plained Volunteer Coordinator Eva Corbin. den. In addition, there are many personal and Wednesdays of the month “No botanical or horticulture experience is social benefits to volunteering at Quarryhill necessary, just a passion for gardening and – making friends, connecting with the com- 5:30pm at the Kenwood Depot a desire to enhance the public’s experience munity and with people from throughout the 314 Warm Springs Road of our remarkable garden.” Bay Area and around the world, enjoying Next Meeting: February 21 Adult Tour Docent training will be held ongoing enrichment opportunities available We are dedicated to helping rebuild our on six consecutive Wednesdays, March 7 to Quarryhill volunteers, and more. through April 11, from 9:30 to noon. Par- To sign up for Quarryhill Adult Tour community. Come find out more! ticipants will gain a deeper understanding Docent training, contact the Volunteer Coor- Discover why 1,300,000 people of plant conservation worldwide, in-depth dinator at 996-6027 or ecorbin@quarryhillbg. in over 100 countries became Rotarians information about the plants in Quarryhill’s org. For more information, go to quarryhillbg. Info: rcgek.org Asian Woodland collection, and knowl- org/volunteer.html. Quarryhill is located at edge of the garden’s unique history. Docent 12841 Sonoma Hwy. in Glen Ellen. february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 7 Local fire services create in-county animal emergency response teams By Gary Johnson, Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue ocal fire agencies provide a high level of customer ser- contacts with these veterinarians. Animal vice and strive to meet the needs of their citizens no Services also has a similar cache of equip- matter what the nature of the emergency. People have ment and personnel trained in large animal ~ Happy Hour 2-5 pm ~ asked, “What do you do if a horse trailer is overturned rescue. Through new working relationships Lin a wreck and you have an injured horse? How do you get it with animal services, fire dispatch opera- $2 beer, $4 wine by the glass out?” Animals involved in emergency situations is not a new tional procedures were developed. Two es- Catering and Private Banquet phenomenon. For years animals have become entangled in tablished teams were developed based on Room Available barbed wire, fallen into sink holes, fallen on a trail ride, gotten the fire agencies’ operational areas within Hours: Tue-Sun • 11:30 am-8 pm stuck in the mud, and the list goes on and on. Many local fire the county, which have a total of nine areas. 6576 Oakmont Drive • Santa Rosa agencies have not had the equipment and training to handle such Sonoma Valley Fire and Kenwood Fire were 707.521.9239 calls until recently. Through the guidance of local Glen Ellen recognized as Sonoma Valley Animal Emer- resident Julie Atwood, founder of the HALTER Project (Horse gency Response Team 3 covering animal and Livestock Team Emergency Response), emergencies east of Highway 101. Graton/ training and equipment for first responders Sebastopol Fire were recognized as Animal has been made possible. Emergency Response Team 8 covering ani- Over the past several years, members of mal emergencies west of Highway 101. As Sonoma Valley Fire, Kenwood Fire, Graton of today, these are very large areas to cover Fire and Sebastopol Fire Departments have and the goal is to have more response teams been getting certified in large animal techni- throughout the county. cal rescue. Along with these certified courses, The Animal Emergency Response the fire agencies have been attending work- Teams became active in January and are Glen Ellen & shops, seminars, conferences and additional available 24/7 to assist agencies throughout Santa Rosa trainings to further their knowledge in this the County of Sonoma under existing mutual service area. aid agreements. These teams are dispatched Gourmet IndIan & nepalese Food New teams were established through through 9-1-1 or County Animal Services. collaboration with Sonoma County Animal Recently, the response teams further ad- Services. They have the overall jurisdictional vanced their knowledge at the Atwood Ranch now with two locations: authority over animal welfare within the in Glen Ellen, training with Debra and John Glen ellen & santa rosa County of Sonoma. It is often necessary to Fox from the Large Animal Rescue Company, open daIly have a veterinarian respond to an incident to who travel the state of California to certify Lunch 11 am to 2:30 pm • Dinner 5 to 9 pm look after the medical needs of the animal. first responders in large animal rescue. Happy Hour 5 to 7 pm Sonoma County wines just $7 a glass Sonoma County Animal Services has many www.yetirestaurant.com

996-9930 521-9608 Jack london Village Hike your heart out at Sugarloaf 190 Farmers lane 14301 arnold drive santa rosa Sugarloaf State Park has finally re- land recover. Learn how to interpret fire-af- Glen ellen opened to the public after the October wild- fected landscapes, and watch for special “fire fires and that means more chances to get back follower” wildflowers. Discussion questions out into nature. Visit www.sugarloafpark.org include: Why did this happen? What does it for more information. mean? How do we prepare for it happening St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church Mushroom hike, Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. again? Plan to walk 2 to 3 miles over mostly flat terrain and a few steep inclines. Wear All are welcome! Enjoy some fungi fun with local expert George Riner. Cost is $10. sturdy footwear, and bring trekking poles if you typically use them. No charge for the Caminata de la Recuperación de los Incendios hike, but parking fees apply. There will also (Spanish language Fire Recovery Walk), Sat Feb. be hikes on Friday, March 2, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 17, 10:30 a.m. a.m. and Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Despúes de los incendios la tierra ya está Register at www.brownpapertickets.com, recuperando. Venga usted a Sugarloaf para search “Sugarloaf.” participar en esta caminata corta y aprender Volunteer training for Trail Patrol, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. y descubrir más. Join the team! This training is for Trail “Bill and Dave Hikes,” Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. Patrol on horse, bike, or foot, Park and Trail A beacon of light, love and compassion Join “Bill and Dave Hikes” for a hike to Maintenance, and hike leader. the top of Bald Mountain. Arrive by 9:45 a.m. in our community, as we support Hiking for Fitness series, Saturday, March 3 and for a 10 a.m. start. Expect to hike a little over each other in our lives in Christ Sunday, March 4, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. three hours and cover approximately 6 miles Regular Service Schedule with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet. Hikers A new eight-week Hiking for Fitness Sunday 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m. will view the destruction caused by the fires Program kicks off at Sugarloaf in early March. Wednesday Healing Eucharist 9 a.m. while seeing new life emerging. Program leaders will guide participants on a series of weekly hikes with the challenge in- The Rev. Doyle Dietz Allen, Rector Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a lunch with plenty of liquids. An creasing each week. Before the first hike, the 833-4228 • 9000 Sonoma Highway • Kenwood leader will discuss proper shoes, hydration, www.stpatrickskenwood.org $8 vehicle entry fee will be collected at the entrance station. incorporating hiking poles, proper pacing, etc. The group’s final hike aims for the top Family hike, Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. of Sugarloaf’s Bald Mountain where hikers LOCAL NEWS. Come to the park for a peaceful hike can enjoy stunning 360-degree vistas. Hikes through the woods. Good for all ages, free. will start at 9 a.m. The Hiking series costs TWICE A MONTH. Fire Recovery hikes, Saturday, Feb. 24, Sunday, $80; free for hikers with a ParkRx from a Sign up to receive Kenwood Press Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sonoma County medical provider. For more headlines delivered directly to your email inbox. Join Sonoma Center staff and information visit parkrx-sonomacounty.org/ Visit www.kenwoodpress.com and click under Sugarloaf Park naturalists to learn how to or go to www.brownpapertickets.com, search interpret fire landscapes at Sugarloaf that “Sugarloaf.” “Keep in Touch” burned in the recent wildfires. Come see the Continued on page 16

8 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 “Crab in the Cave” tickets on sale now The Rotary Club of Glen Ellen-Kenwood’s annual [email protected]. “Crab in the Cave” fundraiser is Saturday, March 10, in The Rotary Club of Glen Ellen-Kenwood meets the caves of Deerfield Ranch Winery in Kenwood. This at the historic Kenwood Depot on the first and third is the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and raises Wednesday evenings of the month, 5:30-7 p.m. If money for local and international projects in which you would like to know more about Rotary’s mission, VALLEY OF THE MOON the club is involved, as well as for fire relief. Thanks to “Service above Self,” come to a meeting and learn how VETERINARY HOSPITAL the generosity of our local and extended community, you can make an impact in your community. There is (707) 939-9957 the club has already raised close to $70,000 for fire always an interesting speaker at the meetings. 975 Boyes Blvd. relief efforts, and organizers are hoping for more with To find out more about membership, contact Corner of Arnold Drive • Sonoma a special fire relief fund-a-need appeal at the event. Adam Reyes at [email protected]. Find out The party takes place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and more about the club by going to www.rcgek.org. will feature a delicious meal of crab, pasta and green Upcoming speakers Rod Mahoney salad, wine and beer, and dessert. Enjoy an evening Feb. 21 – Melissa Hathaway, director of marketing BuildeR with your friends and neighbors, delicious food, live and community relations at Rialto Theaters. Hathaway Remodel SpecialiSt music, and a silent and live auction. will provide an entertaining look at the upcoming Crab in the Cave sells out every year so make Oscar awards. sure you get your tickets soon, either by going to the March 7 – Joyce Lopes, vice president, Sonoma Kenwood Press office in the Kenwood shopping center, State University. What’s new and exciting at Sonoma or online at crabinthecave.bpt.me. Tickets are $75 per Cabinetry • Plumbing • Electrical • Tile State University? Come find out more about this im- person (there is a extra fee if ordered online). 30 yeaRS of local RefeRenceS portant Sonoma County institution. Any questions can be directed to rotary.glenel- 707•843•4155 Gen. Contr. LiC. no. 429641

Fawn Rescue Benefit Luncheon Fawn Rescue Fawn Rescue of Kenwood is holding its annual back in business and ready for fawn season. fundraising event on March 3 at the Oakmont Golf The annual luncheon will feature an Italian buffet Club, 7035 Oakmont Dr. During the October fires, and a silent auction with the chance to win a two-night Fawn Rescue, a small nonprofit founded by Marjorie stay at the historic Joshua Grindle Inn in Mendocino. Davis, suffered severe losses. However, the community Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets available at www.fawn- If you are trying to help an stepped up in a big way and has helped get Fawn Rescue rescue.org or 529-5370. Cost is $30 per person. injured or orphaned fawn, please call Fawn Rescue at Free kids hike to ancient redwood (707) 931-4550 On March 3 at Jack London State Historic a sense of adventure. Meet in the Ranch parking lot. Park, kids will unravel the mysteries of the 1,800 to Limited to 10 kids (maximum of two adults per 2,000-year-old ancient redwood “Grandmother Tree” child). Please register your child to ensure a spot. Go on a moderate, 4-mile round trip, guided hike led by to jacklondonpark.com/ancient-redwoods-kids-hike. Bob Long through mixed evergreens and redwoods. html. This free hike is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a Rain will cancel. $10 parking fee, unless you have a valid park pass. All Note: This hike takes place on uneven, rocky kids must be accompanied by an adult and be able to terrain. Contact the office if you have questions or hike 4 miles on uneven trail conditions. Sorry, dogs are concerns about accessibility 938-5216. not allowed. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, snacks and Estate Sales Volunteers needed for trail work in Trione- Estate Sales Estate Appraisals in Sonoma County Annadel State Park for over 2 decades Join the Sonoma County Trails Council (SCTC), No experience is necessary. There will be tools for its regular third Saturday Annadel volunteer trail and trained crew leaders with tasks for all strengths 707.579.5251 Please proof carefully, especially contact informationwww.susangardnerestatesales.com maintenance day at Trione-Annadel State Park on and sizes of volunteers.(telephone, fax, email, website, address, etc.) Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m. In order Thankto make you sure for there your are business! enough tools and Meet at 9 a.m. at the south end of Channel Drive after-work beverages, RSVP to [email protected] To advertise in the Kenwood Press, at the main Annadel parking lot (Warren Richard- if you plan to attend. call 833-5155. Find out about our affordable rates for display advertising. son trailhead). Look for the white SCTC tool trailer. If you haveK e anyn w questions, o o d P contact r e s s Ken • Wells, P h o n e 7 0 7 - 8 3 3 - 5 1 5 5 • F a x 7 0 7 - 8 3 3 - 5 1 7 5 SCTC will provide parking passes, tools and Clif bars executive direc- with snacks and Lagunitas and Guayaki beverages tor of SCTC, at afterwards. 538-9389. For Gathering Friends & Families at the Table for 27 Years Bring gloves, a hat, and water that you can take information, Thanks for your support and patronage! with you while working, and wear long pants, boots go to www.so- or sturdy hiking shoes. Poison oak is present, so long nomacounty- LUCA & LINDA CITTI sleeves are suggested. Steady rain cancels. trailscouncil. org.

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february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 9 Jack London youth writing contest Nature is the focus of this year’s youth writing contest, sponsored by Jack London Park Partners. Bali Ha’i is calling wildlife corridors, and more. Hike starts at From sled dogs in the mountains to stormy vil- Ever since its Broadway the Laguna Environmental Center’s Heron lains on the high seas, one of Jack London’s greatest debut in 1949, South Pacific Hall with hot drinks, snacks, and a brief inspirations was the natural world itself. His descriptive has remained one of the most watershed perspectives presentation at 9 writing could make nature feel like the main character beloved and thought-provok- a.m. Then carpool to Taylor Mountain. Cost: of any story. ing American musicals. This $10. On Feb. 22, learn about dragonflies, the This year’s writing prompt is: Create an interest- month South Pacific comes “Eagles of the Insect World.” Join Laguna ing fiction story around a particular environment or to Spreckles Theater, running Foundation’s self-described dragonfly-nerd natural event, like a winter storm, summer drought, now through Feb. 25. It’s World Kevin Munroe, 7-8 p.m., for a behind-the- or even meteorites and solar flares. The sky is the War II and American nurse Nellie Forbush is scenes look into the strange and colorful limit! How does the event or environment influence, stationed on a South Pacific island, where she world of dragonflies. Cost: $12. inspire, or even challenge your character(s)? Use your Info: www.lagunafoundation.org. 900 Sanford Road, own relationship with nature as your inspiration. The Santa Rosa. deadline for entries is Feb. 28. Winners will be an- Harpist Patrick Ball in concert nounced in April. On Feb. 18, Cinnabar Theater presents There are two categories for entry: Elementary a concert of Celtic Harp featuring Patrick School (fourth and fifth grades), 1,500 words; and Ball. This renowned performer blends two Middle School (sixth through eighth grades), 2,000 of the richest traditions of Celtic culture in words. There are cash prizes for first, second and third a celebratory concert, telling marvelous old place in each entry category. tales of wit and enchantment, and playing For all the rules, official entry form, and more finds herself falling for an expatriate French the ancient brass-strung Irish harp. This is information, go to www.jacklondonpark.com/media/ plantation owner, until she finds out about an early St. Patrick’s Day celebration and documents/2018%20Writing%20Contest%20Flyer.pdf. his mixed-race children. A second romance, will feature a specialty Irish cocktail. Begins Entries can be mailed to Jack London Park Part- between a U.S. lieutenant and a young island at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. ners, Attn: Kristina Ellis, 2400 London Ranch Rd., woman, further explores the subject of race Info: www.cinnabartheater.org. 763-8920. 3333 Glen Ellen, CA 95442. Email entries to: kellis@jack- and prejudice. Meanwhile, American seabees Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. are going stir-crazy for lack of female com- londonpark.com. Celtic love songs panionship. Classic songs include “Bali Ha’i,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My The First Congregational United Church Hair,” and “Some Enchanted Evening.” of Christ in Santa Rosa will host a celebration Sonoma Speaker Info: spreckelsonline.com. 5409 Snyder Lane, of spring featuring songs and spoken word Rohnert Park. from the Celtic Romantic Era on Feb. 18, Series features 3-4 p.m. Celeste Ray of Four Celtic Voices, Classical guitarist at library with her stellar cast of musicians, creates a Sonoma County classical guitar vir- mesmerizing Celtic Folk experience – from journalist Keller tuoso Patricia Castneda plays at the Sonoma upbeat jigs and reels to romantic well-known The next Sonoma Speaker Series event is a con- Valley Library on Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Castneda classics of the Irish repertoire. Guest artists versation with veteran journalist Bill Keller on Mon- will entertain with traditional classical pieces include vocalist Marni Davis, flutist Jane day, Feb. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Hanna Boys Center by composers such as J.S. Bach, Heitor Villa- Shelley of Santa Rosa Symphony, and pia- Auditorium. Lobos, and Agustin Barrios, as well as popu- nist Chris Alexander. Cost is $20 advance, Keller has been an important, central figure in lar music arranged for solo guitar. Free and $25 door. American journalism for decades. His most significant open to all. Info: celticlovesongs.brownpapertickets.com. 2000 roles came with his work at the New York Times where Info: www.sonomalibrary.org. 755 West Napa St., Humboldt St., Santa Rosa. Sonoma. he wore many hats: Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Improvisation workshops and Bureau Chief in Moscow during the collapse of Whose streets? Patricia de Jong will lead four impro- the Soviet Union, Bureau Chief in South Africa dur- Whose Streets? is an unflinching look visation workshops for adults on Tuesday ing the collapse of apartheid, Foreign Editor, op-ed at the Ferguson uprising told by the activists evenings, Feb. 20 and 27, and March 6 and writer, and then Executive Editor from 2003-2011. and leaders who live and breathe this move- 13. Workshops will run 7-9 p.m. at The The- Today he heads up The Marshall Project, a nonprofit ment for justice. A powerful battle cry from a ater School in Sonoma, above Off-Broadway news organization that “seeks to create and sustain generation fighting, not for their civil rights, Cleaners and Edward Jones, across from a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal but for the right to live, from filmmakers Sa- Staples. deJong has been involved with justice system.” baah Folayan and Damon Davis, the movie improvisation for 40 years as a performer The conversation with Keller will talk about his “recounts not just the major incidents but and director. $60 per student; limited to 10 days at the Times, the current state of American jour- also the black Ferguson community’s specific students. nalism, and the important work being done by The point-of-view on what happened, with the Info: 483-5582. [email protected]. Marshall Project. anger and frustration that point of view en- 19485 Sonoma Hwy. tails. It is a straightforward attempt to redress Cost to attend ranges from $35 to $75. 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february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 11 Thursday OVA Board majority votes $3.6 million for Berger remodel Night Live By Jackie Reinhardt EVERY THURSDAY ejecting consideration of additional options adjacent land currently owned by identified by the Berger Action Committee the Oakmont Golf Club acquired NIGHT IN KENWOOD (BAC), on Feb. 6 four members of the OVA by OVA for future expansion. Board voted for a remodel of Oakmont’s major “Why spend $3 million for 8 PM - 10 PM gatheringR space by 2020. The $3,661,302 estimated a remodel when you can have a cost calls for no increase in the size of the 9,680 sq. ft. new building for 25 percent more?” building, but it does allow for full upgrades. Harrell asked. “The Berger and the The motion by Director Lynda Oneto seemed CAC are at the heart of our com- to surprise some in the audience who challenged the munity. We need to keep our op- vote by pointing out no action item was on the agenda. tions open,” adding, “repurpos- Kevin Hubred, the OVA general manager who con- ing Berger is the cheapest 10,000 ducted the meeting, noted in a follow-up interview that square feet you’ll ever find.” California law (Davis-Stirling Civil Code 4920) only Oneto said she wants to use requires items to be placed on the agenda in order to reserve funds to finance the con- TH be voted upon, although he acknowledged Oakmont’s struction. Hubred estimated at FEB 15 MAMMA’S BOY practice has been to identify them as “action items.” most a $2 million loan might be FEB 22ND GREG LAMBOY Oneto was joined by Directors Carolyn Bet- required which would translate ST tencourt, Greg Goodwin and Karen Oswald. Board into a dues increase of $4.50 per MAR 1 T-LUKE President Gloria Young was absent when the vote was person. He has also been asked to MAR 8TH CHRISTY SPERLING taken. Director Kathleen Connelly opposed the mo- submit a plan to minimize disrup- tion saying, “I only received the report that morning tion of Oakmont clubs and other and felt we needed time to digest the presentation and activities during the remodel. STARTING IN MARCH: KIDS EAT FREE MONDAYS 4-8PM discuss it as a board before voting.” Calling the remodel a “fiscally The motion came immediately following BAC’s fi- prudent choice,” Oneto explained WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA RETURNS nal report presented by Art Fichtenberg, David Dearden she voted after considerable re- PLUS! HAPPY HOUR MON-FRI 3-6PM and Iris Harrell. After more than a year of study, BAC search and review. “Over the past provided detailed cost estimates for several options. four years, all three Berger com- PING PONG TOURNAMENT 6:30PM TUESDAYS Pressed by Oneto to state his preferred option, mittees provided the board profes- Fichtenberg said he leaned toward building a new sional reports, expert opinions as • Berger near the existing lawn bowling green with ad- well as comments and input from 833-4000 www.paloozafresh.com ditional parking and using the existing building for the community. The overwhelm- 8910 Sonoma Highway • Kenwood recreational purposes. An estimator put the costs for ing choice of OVA members was this option at $4,715,429 to $5,415,429 depending on for remodeling the existing Berger To advertise in the Kenwood Press, call 833-5155. Find out upgrades. OVA’s Maintenance Department could also without expansion.” about our affordable rates for display advertising. be relocated to the old Berger, Fichtenberg said, and The vote lays groundwork for improvements that may include a commercial kitchen, restroom im-

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12 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Oakmont News & Events A trip to the Himalayas and a mind trip at Symposium Have you The Oakmont Sunday Symposium provides a in the snow leopard ranges in Asia forum for speakers on diverse topics such as science, and has thrice been a finalist for the history, politics, culture and current events. Attendance Indianapolis Prize, the largest indi- seen our is intended for Oakmont residents and their invited vidual monetary award for animal guests. Symposiums take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon conservation. at the East Recreation Center. There is a $3 suggested Feb. 25 – “When We Get PROGRESS? donation. Find out more at oakmontsundaysympo- sium.org. All Oakmont residents and their guests are Discouraged,” by Steven Campbell COME BY AND SAY “HI!” welcome. Steven Campbell, a member of the adjunct faculty at Sonoma Feb. 18 – “Snow Leopards,” by Rodney Jackson State University, will share the latest The Snow Leopard Conservancy (SLC) was research on how our brains con- founded in 2000 by Dr. Rodney Jackson, a leading form to the messages we give it. expert on snow leopards and their . The con- Understanding this opens doors to servancy works to engage and incorporate local com- creating more success in our health, munities in protecting snow leopards in Pakistan, personal relationships and in our Nepal, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Russia and India. SLC is businesses. He will explore with a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Sonoma us how our feelings do NOT come 8445 Sonoma Hwy. in Kenwood and Ladakh, India. The SLC works with local people from what happens to us but from to not only find a way for them to live harmoniously our beliefs about what happens to www.tipsroadside.com - 707.509.0078 with snow leopards but also to become their guard- us. We will then discover how we The Tri Tip Trolley tritiptrolley tritiptrolley ians. Jackson will explain how they do this by creating can change these beliefs. alternative-income projects such as tourist homestay Campbell worked in hospital lodging and eco-tourism, and working with local administration for 20 years and, herding populations to protect livestock by building after earning a Master’s degree, Home Remodeling predator-proof corrals and providing conservation worked as a university professor education and training for children in the Himalayan and educational dean in Northern and Repair region. California for another 20 years. In With our 30 years of local In 1981, Jackson launched the first radio-tracking addition to teaching, he writes a study of snow leopards in the remote mountains of the column for The Community Voice experience and a free home Nepalese Himalayas that led to a cover story in the June magazine and has authored Making improvement consultation, 1986 issue of National Geographic. Since that time, he Your Mind Magnificent – Flourish- has worked tirelessly to develop grassroots programs ing at any Age. we can give your castle a complete makeover, coach Santa Rosa Youth Symphony groups return to Oakmont you to do-it-yourself... or just On Saturday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m., Music at Oakmont will be provided a rare glimpse into make that little repair in the welcomes the prodigiously talented young people who an actual composing process. guest room. form the elite youth groups sponsored by the Santa This event is a special extra Rosa Symphony, as they present a special concert in concert, not a part of Music at Oak- R.W. Colfer the Berger Center in Oakmont. mont’s 2017-18 series. It is a benefit GENERAL CONTRACTOR The highly diverse presentation by the three en- for both the Santa Rosa Symphony BUILD REMODEL CONSULT sembles will include works by Biber, Gabrieli, Vivaldi, Youth Groups and Music at Oak- Purcell, Grieg and Glazunov. Chris Baechtel will be mont. Admission is $10 at the door Randy Colfer CA Lic #705335 featured soloist in a Double Bass Concerto by Bottesini. on Feb. 24, with age 16 and younger 707-833-1065 A special treat will conclude the program, part of a free. [email protected] string symphony that is a collaborative work currently For further information about being co-written by Guest Composer/Performer Lewis Music at Oakmont, visit www.mu- Looking for something you read in the Patzner and the Young People’s Chamber Orchestra. sicatoakmont.org. Kenwood Press?

If you’ve ever wondered just how music is created, you 6.25 x 4.75.pdf 1 1/3/2018 3:42:24 PM Go to www.kenwoodpress.com for searchable archives. The right to privacy topic at SIR #53 Dennis Cornell, a retired California Court of Appeal judge, will speak on “The Constitution and the Right to Privacy – Myth and Fact” at the Feb. 28 luncheon of Sons in Retirement Branch #53 at Oak- mont’s East Recreation Center. A native Californian, Cornell graduated from Stanford in 1969 and George Washington Law School in 1972. He practiced law for 20 years until he was appointed to the Superior Court in 1992 by Governor Pete Wilson. He served on that court until he was appointed to the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, by Governor Gray Davis in 2000. He retired from the bench in June 2015, and is currently working as a consultant and private judge. He is a member of SIR Branch #53. SIR Branch #53 meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Oakmont’s East Recreation Center, 7902 Oakmont Dr. A social hour starts at 11 a.m. with luncheon at noon catered by A La Heart Catering. Any Oakmont man interested in attending this presentation and/or membership should contact Dave McCuan at 539-3028.

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Call 833-5155 today! 120 restaurants are already registered, with duct a brief survey on topics such as sprayer new restaurants being added daily. calibration, coverage, and drift control prac- Locally, participating restaurants in- tices currently used by operators. clude Palooza Gastropub & Wine Bar, Café These no-cost seminars will be pre- Citti, and Salt & Stone in Kenwood and Yeti sented in English and held from 10 a.m. to 12 Restaurant, Umbria, and fig café & wine bar p.m., and an hour of Laws and Regs Continu- in Glen Ellen. ing Education Credit from the Department of Pesticide Regulation has been requested. Dollars and cents in the wine biz Feb. 28 – Schell-Vista Fire Protection The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma District Locally Owned and Operated State University will host a workshop on March 21 – Graton Fire Protection (707) 545-9663 • 2380 Bluebell Dr. • Santa Rosa “Budgeting & Financial Analysis for the Wine District Store Hours: Mon-Fri 7-5:30, Sat 8-5, Closed Sunday Industry” on Feb. 17. This workshop will Continued on page 22

14 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Send in your questions for Elderlaw Advocates the candidates forum By Marty Thompson Len Tillem ine candidates are seek- cancy, is not seeking election. & Rosie McNichol ing seats on Oakmont’s The three candidates with governing board, and the most votes will serve two-year Dear Len & Rosie, quirement. Finally, without a will, will respond to resi- terms, the next two will serve one I am one of nine adult chil- there’s no way to prove how your dents’N questions in a public forum year. dren. We have an 81-year-old very mother wanted her personal pos- on Monday, Feb. 21. The normally seven-member stubborn mother who owns her sessions distributed. We have seen Written questions are being board has operated one short since home free and clear, plus her per- families fight tooth and nail over submitted in advance, with forms Ken Heyman resigned last month. sonal possessions. She is a bit gun- items such as a chaise lounge and appearing in the Kenwood Press Nominations were announced shy about discussing her estate, and a charm bracelet. (below) and Oakmont News. Feb. 6 by Ruthie Snyder, chair of she has no will. Whenever we try to Your mother should definitely The candidates who are seek- the nominating committee. Direc- talk to her about getting a will or a make a will, if only to appoint an ing five openings are Dennis Boaz, tor Carolyn Bettencourt proposed living trust, she always says, “Don’t executor to administer the estate Tom Kendrick, Heidi Klyn, Al Me- that candidate Van Bockern be ap- rush me into the grave.” Her only and to say her executor can serve deiros, Marrianne Neufeld, Lynda pointed to finish Heyman’s term, concern is that all nine of us get without bond. Also, if your mother Oneto, Karen Oswald, and Wayne but her motion failed on a 3-3 tie. an equal share of the house after has personal possessions of a par- Van Bockern. The Feb. 21 candidate forum it is sold. ticular sentimental value, she could Oswald and Oneto are now on will be at 6 p.m. in the Berger Cen- She says that she wants three use her will to decide who gets what the board, having been appointed ter. Pat Amedeo, a former OVA of us named as executors of her when she dies. to fill vacancies. Medeiros and Van president, will moderate. estate. Frankly, this really worries She should also seriously con- Bockern both ran unsuccessfully Ballots will be mailed to ar- me, because the three of us have sider creating a revocable living in 2017. rive March 1 and balloting closes very different personalities, and we trust to avoid probate. Even if your OVA President Gloria Young, at Oakmont’s annual meeting at 3 are spread out all over the country. mother’s home isn’t worth all that whose term is up, is not running. p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Berger I really want to avoid future prob- much, a trust is probably a good Director Kathleen Connelly, who Center. Vote-counting takes place lems so we won’t have a big mess idea for her. Trusts are more expen- was appointed earlier to fill a va- the following morning. on our hands and wind up paying sive than wills, but a trust will more more in lawyer fees and taxes than than make up for it in reduced legal Send your questions to Oakmont Village Association for we inherit. What can you suggest? fees and the time you’ll save after OVA board candidates forum on Feb. 21 Janice your mother’s death. Dear Janice, It’s usually not a good idea Written Questions for Candidates Forum The good news is that even if to name more than a couple of your mother never signs a will or a co-executors or co-trustees. Your

Presented by OVA /Berger Center 6-8pm Feb. 21, 2018 trust, her wishes would ultimately mother’s trust or estate could suffer from the “too many cooks spoil the Please Print Clearly be fulfilled through intestate suc- cession, the law about who gets broth” problem. It’s best that your ______what when someone dies without a mother not name two or more chil- ______will. The rules of intestacy provide dren to serve together as trustees or executors unless the children ______that the estate of a decedent with no surviving spouse is to be di- have a track record of working well ______vided equally among the children, together. ______with the share of a predeceased Many people shy away from child going to that child’s living estate planning, for many different descendants. reasons. Sometimes it is difficult to confront your own mortality.  Must be in the form of a Question Do not get us wrong. Your However, an orderly estate plan is a  Limited to 50 Words mother should have an estate plan.  Drop-off at Question Box at OVA office by Feb.18 Without one, all sorts of problems blessing to those you leave behind,  Or Email [email protected] can come up. There could be a fight and would make a wonderful gift over which child gets to be the ad- from your mother to her children. Candidates Forum ministrator (executers are only for Len & Rosie Fire recovery and replanting estates where there is a will; admin- Dear Len & Rosie, istrators are for intestate estates). My mother-in-law passed Without a will, the administrator away recently. She added her – free info and resources will have to buy a bond unless all daughter, my sister-in-law, to her Did the fires directly impact A presentation, on Feb. 24, nine children waive the bond re- your property? Do you live in the 3-4:30 p.m., will include an over- Continued on page 22 wildland urban interface and want view about the fire’s impacts in the to incorporate native, resilient Laguna de Santa Rosa Watershed plants intoWr youritt elandscapes?n Quest iNeedons foandr Cthean region,didat eands Fwilloru providem Oak tree restoration help help with erosion control and as- information about soil erosion, na- Sonoma Resource Conserva- tions working together to foster sessment? Not surePres howented to b yassess OVA / Bertiveger Cplants,enter 6 and-8pm water Feb. quality.21, 201 8 tion District (SCRD) has partnered a healthy oak habitat comeback. whether your burned oaks will This event is free and will take with several local organizations to SCRD is looking for sites to moni- survive? The Laguna FoundationPlease Pri nt Cplacelearl aty the Laguna Environmental re-oak Sonoma County. Acorns are tor the regrowth of impacted trees, ______is teaming up with Sonoma Coun- Center, 990 Sanford Road, Santa available to landowners who were protect emerging seedlings, and ty Agricultural Preservation and Rosa. Register by going to www. ______impacted by the fire, and those install oaks and plants associated Open Space District, the Sonoma lagunafoundation.org. Seating is ______wishing to enhance oak woodland oak woodlands. They are also look- Resource Conservation District and limited. Open to public. habitat. ing for properties to collect acorns ______the Milo Baker Chapter-California Speakers include Dr. Wendy The California Native Plant this fall. ______Native Plant Society to restore and Trowbridge, director of Restora - replant native plants in areas im- tion and Conservation Science Society and local partners collected Acorns collected last fall are pacted by the October 2017 fires. Programs at the Laguna de Santa 30,000 acorns of various oak spe- available now until early March and Whether your land is a tenth of an Rosa Foundation, and the Founda- cies from areas adjacent to burnt seedlings will be available starting acre or 100 acres, theMust native be in plantsthe form oftion’s a Question Ecological Program Manager, lands around Sonoma County. A fall 2018. If you can’t plant these on your property Limitedprovide to wildlife 50 Words Brent Reed. new multi-year effort is under way, acorns yourself, volunteers may be  Drop-off at Question Box at OVA office by Feb.18 habitat, prevent erosion, and im- For more information visit with schools, restoration, native able to assist. SRCD is also solicit-  Or Email [email protected] prove . www.lagunafoundation.org. plant and agriculture organiza- Continued on page 16 Candidates Forum february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 15 Hike at Sugarloaf – continued from page 8 Sonoma County Trails Council work public parks and open spaces. Bring Living Life Well day, Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. a water bottle, hat, sunscreen and Being right and being kind Join the Sonoma County comfortable walking shoes. Free By Jim Shere Trails Council (SCTC) for a vol- hike and free parking for HPHP unteer trail work day. SCTC will First Saturday Sugarloaf hikes. For o these two monks are – accep- provide parking passes, tools and more information about HPHP walking down the road, tance, Clif bars with beverages and snacks hikes around the Bay Area, visit not talking, simply walk- and let- afterwards. Bring gloves, a hat and www.hphpbayarea.org. ing along quietly togeth- ting go. Ser. Eventually, they come upon a water that you can take with you Intro to Backpacking, Saturday, March Skill is being present with the while working, and wear long 3, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. young woman standing at the edge expertise that you have brought pants, boots or hiking shoes and Join long-distance hiker and of a . Seeing that she wants with you, and letting go is allowing sunscreen. No experience neces- author Inga Aksamit for a three- to cross the water, one of the monks things to flow along as they will sary. SCTC has tools and trained hour course covering basics and picks her up, and carries her across. anyway, with courage and curiosity crew leaders with tasks for all examining gear. She will bring a He then rejoins the other monk, as to discover what is possible – and strengths and sizes of volunteers. fully packed backpack so you can they continue on their way. with trust in the possibilities. To ensure there are enough tools see what’s in it. No actual hiking is However, gradually, the other I like to think that my being and after-work beverages, RSVP involved in this instructional ses- monk begins to draw away, in con- right with my world will not make to [email protected] if you sion. The goal is to introduce par- cern at first, and then in resent- you wrong with yours, because we plan to attend. ticipants to modern backpacking ment. Finally the first monk stops, are not in competition. Each entity Healthy Parks, Healthy People Hike, techniques and equipment. You turns, and asks, “What?” The other in the cosmos is the hub of its own Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. don’t need a heavy pack to enjoy a monk replies, “You know we’ve tak- universe, experiencing things from en vows to never touch a woman Join Sugarloaf hike leaders, wilderness experience. If you have its own perspective, and organizing – and you not only touched her, and meet others committed to im- never backpacked before, or if it’s its own reality accordingly. We can you lifted her, and you carried her proving their health and wellbe- been decades since you have, this each allow another person’s belief, across the stream!” The first monk ing through exercise and spending is for you! There will be tips for all and we can recognize that what then says, softly, gently: “And I set time in nature. Hikers will walk – from backpacking with children they believe is – for that reason – her down – you, my friend, are still the Meadow Hillside Loop, which to considerations for seniors. Inga already somehow true for them carrying her.” is 3 miles, with a 250-foot eleva- is an experienced guide who’s hiked without needing our approval. We When I was young and caught tion gain. This walk is part of the trails in the Sierra and beyond. can make room for something that up in self-righteous fervor, I either Healthy Parks Healthy People Bay Tickets at www.brownpap- the world is already large enough to stepped on toes or stubbed my toes. Area initiative, which connects res- ertickets.com, search “Sugarloaf.” hold, because whatever we think of Gradually I began to learn that we idents with the health benefits of is already therefore possible. are all of the same kind, struggling Philo of Alexandria – a con- along in this very human condition temporary of Jesus of Nazareth – together – and so I learned to be is said to have said “be kind, for SUPPORT OUR KENWOOD COMMUNITY CLUB Our dues maintain the Depot kind. As the second monk reminds everyone you meet is fighting a Join at www.kenwooddepot.com us, an opinion about an event can hard battle.” The saying also has grow past the event to become an been attributed to Plato, many years attitude that distorts what we see earlier, and more recently to Rev. with suspicion, and sometimes John Watson, a noted Scotsman. even with bitterness. Whoever said it, however, under- Being right is not about be- stood kindness – and the reason ing self-righteous. Being right is for kindness. Kindness recognizes righting yourself with your world an essential kinship, and I’ve seen – however awkward that may ap- this kindness throughout the val- pear – and with the world that ley, for each one of us is aware of we all share. The danger of self- the depth to which we’ve all been righteousness is megalomania: the shaken, as the community finds its delusion that our own opinion is legs and its heart. paramount, and law. This belief is I’ll repeat what I said last not sustainable on a planet whose month: I’ve seen people reaching human population is seven and out to one another, waving in greet- a half billion, and whose sentient ing and stopping to talk, and to hug. population is arguably infinite. I’ve seen people invited into homes Being right and being kind for dinner, and dinners and clothes are not incompatible; they belong being brought to them. I’ve seen together – but they do take a certain drivers patiently waiting before amount of moral coordination. It’s stretches of one-way traffic, calmly like rubbing your tummy while obeying the direction of road crews patting your head, and then patting at their work. I’ve recognized kind- your tummy while rubbing your ness here every day, so many ways, head – it takes concentration, and and that’s so very right. consciousness. Jim Shere is a psychotherapist Many years ago, while learn- with a private practice in Glen Ellen. ing to sail, I learned that to capsize He is also a writer and poet, and the a sailboat is easier than it is to right executive director of the Glen Ellen it and climb back in. To get right in Historical Society. You are invited a floating world, where orientation to explore his website at jimshere. is uncertain at best, is also hard; it com. Email him at [email protected]. takes a mix of skill and submission

Oak tree – continued from page 15 ing interest for fall and winter 2018 ticipate in planting oaks and associ- plantings to determine how many ated oak habitat plants, monitor the seedlings to propagate. comeback of fire impacted trees, Contact Keith Abeles at ka- and provide an acorn collection [email protected] soon to par- site.

16 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Understanding Your Senior Social Club seeks Relationship with new clients By Al Haggerty Money n a bid for new clients, Oakmont’s Senior Social Club held an open house recently to showcase a program offering a wide Keeping secrets creates anxiety variety of stimulating activities designed for older adults with By Donna Colfer beginning cognitive impairment and memory issues. I A lively five-piece band and a toe-tapping 99-year-old set the eeping secrets around money who could barely make ends meet ev- creates a false sense of power ery month. They lived hand to mouth. tone for the two-hour session. The club, sponsored by the Council and control. Underneath that High school proved to be difficult when on Aging, provides respite for caregivers while promoting and false sense of power is fear or she compared herself to her peers. Her encouraging physical, mental, social and emotional well-being, shame.K But it’s pushed down so far that according to the council. “We accommodate varying skill levels friends had nicer clothes, went on va- we begin to believe the façade of being cations, and lived in beautiful homes. and a variety of engaging activities for people with memory loss.” in control. Our face looks the same. She felt shame and embarrassment. The club is “a wonderful way to meet new people,” said Helen Our actions don’t reveal anything un- She found a way to go to college and Kivell, the 99-year-old who showed off some fancy dance steps at usual. We say everything is just fine, but afterwards landed great jobs paying the open house. Her granddaughter, Nancy Hand, said the club has the amount of energy it takes to keep good salaries. She became accustomed given her grandma back “some measure of the social life she needs.” secrets around money develops an un- to making purchases whenever she The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. conscious undercurrent of discontent, wanted and experienced how good they to 1:30 p.m. on the second floor of Oakmont’s West Recreation worry, and anxiety. A pattern of holding made her feel (Innocent/Fool arche- Center. The cost is $400 a month with pre-payment required. This these negative energies around money types). She finally felt she fit in and was averages $10 an hour, compared for $30-$35 an hour charged by cuts off the natural flow of abundance equal to her peers. But making good home care agencies, according to the COA. There are no walk-ins. that lives and breathes all around us, money without good management preventing us from being in the present skills led once again to living hand to moment. Being in the flow of abun- mouth, repeating her mother’s pattern. dance comes more easily when you can Once she married and had a child, see what IS working financially and her new role was stay-at-home mom. are willing to take action on what isn’t. Again, her tendency to feel unworthy It’s not easy to take action on what led to a lack of fulfillment, especially isn’t working financially when fear or because she wasn’t making money. To shame is running in the background. So mask the feeling, she made purchases take the time to do some self-talk and but kept them a secret from her hus- ask a few questions to slow down the band. Over time, this created more fear response. What do you fear might credit card debt than they could afford, happen? What is more probable? What and he expressed concern. Luckily, he’s other possible results can you think a kind and understanding man and they of? What do you hope will happen? It have a deep love for each other. She was Photo by Kathy Sowers doesn’t take long to do this and it will motivated and willing to heal her past: Oakmont Senior Social Club participants enjoy listening to music at a re- actually save you time and money in she asked for help (Warrior archetype). cent open house. the long run. Understanding her money patterns Here are some examples of self- and gaining the knowledge to create The staff includes Debbie Baldaramos, the site manager, and talk to justify secrets around money: a spending plan, she turned around Michael Hohne, who has taught art in public schools and leads “I’m feeling down. If I buy this, her relationship not only with money, sketching exercises. A typical session includes creative arts and I’ll feel so much better. He/she will but also with herself and her husband, music, stimulating brain games, lively discussions and sitting and never know because he/she doesn’t look and developed forgiveness towards her standing balance exercises. A box lunch and snacks are included. at the credit card bill when it comes in. mother (Magician archetype). Special events include holiday parties, music groups and special It’s just one time.” Ignoring the fact it When love and respect is the foun- visitors speaking on various subjects. happens every month when you “feel dation of your relationship with your With the kickoff delayed by the October wildfires and the down” and you wonder why you can’t partner, talking openly about your feel- temporary closing of the recreation center, the club has been slow pay the credit card off no matter how ings, fears, and desires is easier. It takes attracting clients. Renee Tolliver, director of social services for much effort is made. courage to communicate about money, the COA, said the Oakmont community “needs to let us know “I’m tired of being controlled especially when you’ve become accus- they want us.” She said if the fee is an issue, the council will try to by my partner and I deserve to buy tomed to keeping secrets. Love is a heal- work out something. this for myself. I can do what I want, ing salve. It allows courage to surface, To make an appointment for a visit or get more information, when I want, and I don’t need his/her and allows abundance to be seen all email [email protected] or call 525-0143, ext. 103. permission. I have to ‘put up with’ around you, not just the undercurrent The club started with five members, Tolliver said, but three his/her idiosyncrasies. I deserve to be of familiar negative emotions. When have moved on. She said their goal is to have at least six clients. happy.” But when the partner finds out, we love, we can take risks telling the All must be Oakmont residents. here comes the lecture and the feeling truth without knowing the outcome. Julie Jones, an early advocate and driving force behind the of being punished like a child. The re- Learn more about your relation- creation of the club, said it has given her spouse, Tekla Nyberg, “a sentment builds, and the cycle repeats ship with money: visit www.Building- new outlook on life.” She had begun to withdraw from activities itself on next month’s credit card bill. WealthFromWithin.com and take the and lost interest in socializing. Diagnosed with memory loss and A great way to deteriorate intimacy in complimentary “Money Type Quiz.” dementia, it is difficult for her to concentrate. a relationship. Only you see the results. Or contact Jones said Tekla has made new friends, enjoys having a place “I know better and wouldn’t do me at donna@BuildingWealthFrom- to spend social time and discovered there are games, exercises and anything to jeopardize my family. I’ll Within.com. crafts she can enjoy. “I see that it has improved her self confidence and her attitude. All the hard work it took to bring the Senior Social just keep it to myself. It’ll all work out. It Donna Colfer has worked in fi- Club to Oakmont was well worth it for my family.” always does. I don’t want to worry him/ nancial management since 1987. As a A highlight of the open house was the music of the five-piece her by discussing our money situation. Financial Counsellor and a Certified band, Take Your Medicine, led by Patrick Michael McCarty and He’ll/she’ll be upset and I don’t want the Money Coach, she blends her financial featuring Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson favorites. Dancing soon kids to hear us argue.” expertise with spiritual counselling in broke out, with Kivell cutting a rug with other clients, visitors and Withholding pertinent financial her private practice in Sonoma. A Val- volunteers. information from a partner stems from ley resident since 1981, Donna and her The band plays about once a month at COA senior social clubs our role modeling and the environment husband, Randy, reside in Kenwood. in Sonoma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, as well as Oakmont. McCarty in which we grew up. I worked with a © 2018, Donna Colfer client who was raised by a single mom likes to say, “Music is good medicine for anything that ails you.”

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licensed contractor, and the type of work advertised decorated military career since first joining the U.S. cluded in the frame are two Ranger is for less than $500. Army in 1998. Over his almost 20-year career, he has Challenge Coins, a picture of the CSLB and Sonoma County District Attorney’s been deployed seven times, six to Afghanistan, one 75th Regiment’s colors, a picture Office investigators are also seeing an increase in to Iraq. He has received numerous awards, including of the landing where Army Rang- unlicensed activity during weekly sweeps conducted three Bronze Stars, three Meritorious Service Med- ers scaled the Pointe Du Hoc cliffs through the burned-out areas, especially for jobs like als, 11 Army Accommodation Medals, and 15 Army during D-Day, and a photo of the tree removal and fencing. Achievement Medals. cemetery at Normandy. “It’s clear that unlicensed contractors are itching “I have been getting several thanks for what I do Kenwood Fire Chief Daren to work in the fire zone,” said CSLB Registrar David all weekend,” said Bach, “but at the end of the day I Bellach said he and his fellow fire- Fogt. “That’s why fire survivors need to be extra vigi- thank the Kenwood Fire Department and all the others fighters were extremely gratified to lant and make sure the contractor they hire is properly that have truly given me an opportunity to walk in your receive this unique flag. licensed and qualified to do the needed work.” shoes this week, hear your stories, and share something “For them to do this, it’s hard CSLB has introduced a new website feature to help that allows me to see who the true heroes are.” to express in words,” said Bellach. fire survivors start their search for a contractor. The The flag is in a frame, along with a certificate “It’s such an honor for our depart- new “Find My Licensed Contractor” feature enables that shows where it was carried overseas. Also in- ment. We will display it proudly.” users to build a list of all licensed contractors, sorted by trade, in a specific geographic area. Out & About – continued from page 11 CSLB encourages consumers to always “Check The License First” by visiting www.cslb.ca.gov or call- Short plays dissect the meaning of family MA, RYT, beginning March 2. The ing its toll-free automated line: 800-321-CSLB (2752). 6th Street Playhouse presents “It’s All Relative,” program consists of six weekly ses- Also, visit CSLB’s website for tips about how to hire created and produced by Beulah Vega. The collection sions featuring a facilitated Mind- a contractor and to sign up for CSLB Email Alerts. of plays will run March 2-10 in the Studio Theatre. This ful Meditation practice and a gentle CSLB’s Disaster Hotline is also available for fire sur- unique show features four very different one-act plays movement sequence that empha- vivors to call Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at that, together, remind us that without family, life can sizes balance and grounding in the 800-962-1125. be a scary and overwhelming proposition. But, with present moment. Breathwork and CSLB tips for dealing with a building contractor a sense of family – biological or otherwise – there is guided visualization exercises are • Only hire contractors who have an “active” CSLB potential for support, understanding, hope and maybe included. Benefits include stress license, and ask to see the contractor’s plastic pocket even love. Runs Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and reduction, promotion of healing, license. Sunday at 5 p.m., with a pay-what-you-will preview energy, strength, flexibility and • Don’t hire the first contractor who comes along. performance March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets prices are greater wellbeing. All physical • Don’t rush into repairs, no matter how badly they’re adult $25, senior $22, and under 30 $18. abilities are welcome and those Info: 523-4185, ext. 1, www.6thstreetplayhouse.com/201718- needed. with limited mobility will be given season/special-events/its-all-relative/. 52 W. 6th St., Santa Rosa. options to work within their capac- • Verify the contractor’s license at www.cslb.ca.gov ity. Fridays beginning March 2, 11 or 800-321-CSLB (2752). Unveiling artist Marsha Klein Local artist Marsha Klein will exhibit her work at a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $125 per • Don’t pay more than 10 percent or $1,000, which- person and class size is limited to ever is less, as a down payment. the Sonoma Valley Library during the month of March as a part of the library’s 2018 artist series. A reception 20 participants. • Don’t sign over any insurance checks to a contractor. Info: 935-2900, pbrooksphd@gmail. featuring Klein will be held on March 2, 4-6 p.m. On • Don’t pay cash, and don’t let the payments get ahead com. 347 Andrieux St., Sonoma. Fridays in March from 11 a.m. to noon, Klein will be of the work. available at the exhibit to meet and discuss her work Safe space for shy people • Get three bids, check references, and get a written and her process. The show is rich in content with strong Julie Nation Academy Schol- contract. archetypal and biomorphic images. Connected by the arship Foundation is providing a • Contact CSLB if you have a complaint against a theme of “unveiling,” the pieces were created over a free workshop, “Stepping Into Self- contractor, or if you’ve been solicited by someone period of 30 years in each of the three studios where Confidence,” on March 3. This class who isn’t licensed. Klein worked in the Sonoma Valley. Free. is for pre-teens and teens, with a Info: www.sonomalibrary.org. 755 West Napa Street, Sonoma. special welcome for children of that age group who were affected Mindful Meditation and Movement by the wildfires. Open to Julie Na- Sonoma Valley Hospital will host “Mindful Medi- tion students and the public, it’s tation and Movement,” a workshop series led by Pa- designed for aspiring actors and tricia Brooks, LCSW, PhD, and Kristine Marchus, models, or simply for young people who wish to have more self-confi- dence in their everyday lives. 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18 www.kenwoodpress.com kenwood press february 15, 2018 Moratorium – continued from page 1 rium for 45 days. That ban was Gorin said she’d like to see extended for 60 days in early X zones put on these areas for at December. least five years, citing the length The Kenwood At its Jan. 23 meeting, the of time it will most likely take for Firemen’s Association majority of the board, by a 3-1 fire victims to rebuild their resi- Crab Feed last Satur- vote (First District Supervisor dences. Gorin said PRMD could day was a great time, as Susan Gorin being the only nay revisit any new X zones in two to always. This year, the vote) approved ending the mora- three years to evaluate the rate of KFA did not have any torium, but also directed PRMD building and whether the term raffle prizes or other staff to come back to the board of any exclusion zone should be fundraiser. They said with some new ideas. lengthened or shortened. that people have been Tennis Wick, PRMD’s ex- Gorin said she was eager to so generous lately they ecutive director, said he would work with PRMD staff to look at didn’t want to ask any- come back with a plan in either extending the X zones that were one for anything else. February or March that consid- established in 2016 in Glen Ellen Of course there were ers a limited-term imposition and Kenwood, as well as other other things to spend of what are known as exclusion roads in the area such as Lawn- money on, like deli- zones (or “X” dale, Bristol, cious BBQ’d oysters, zones in coun- “I’m concerned about investors coming in, and Schultz and beer and wine. We ty planning purchasing lots, and building homes that roads. saw former Kenwood- parlance) in are not in the character of the previous When ian Teresa Reiss, who X zones were burned-out neighborhood.” – Supervisor Susan Gorin lives in Hawaii but neighbor- mapped out was visiting all her hoods. two years ago kids and grandkids All that crab doesn’t crack itself. It had a lot of help from (L. In addition, Wick said that in Glen Ellen and Kenwood, Go- here on the mainland. to R.) Matt Clawson, Eli Peck, Daren Bellach, Jake Peck, Sue Infante, Dave McKay and Bob Uboldi. staff would identify other geo- rin said the process was some- Also there was Lesley graphic areas in the county, not what arbitrary. Wise, down from Port- china, and a Hummel angel that still necessarily in burn zones, where “Now, in probably not un- land for a visit. The crab was delicious had her wings. The lot is now cleared, supervisors might see the need anticipated ways,” said Gorin, and abundant. I had to throw all my and yes, they will rebuild. for more exclusion areas. “the pressure of vacation rent- clothes in the wash when I got home Thoughts of hope and love and The county has used X ex- als has just moved to that next so the cats wouldn’t attack me! thankfulness are still palpable in the clusion zones since the board street.” Last month Jane Witkowski air, and sometimes in the creek. Ar- beefed up the county’s vacation Since the board’s 2016 initial sent the following note and picture: thur Dawson snapped this picture rental ordinance in 2016. X zones approval of select X zones, some “When [on a] break from the from the Glen Ellen Bridge on Jan. 22. forbid new vacation rentals in se- county residents have initiated emotional process of sifting through lect neighborhoods in the county. the process for establishing exclu- the remains of our property I pulled Many of these are in Sonoma Val- sion zones in their own neighbor- the Kenwood Press out from the car ley, including in Kenwood, Glen hoods, including Slattery Road and sat in the sun for a moment. My Ellen and the Springs. X zones off of Warm Springs Road. husband and I got the giggles about were also imposed at the time in Most recently, the Planning the idea of taking a picture of me in other valley areas such as Dia- Commission recommended ap- front of the house with the Kenwood mond A Agua Caliente Knolls, proval for an X zone on parcels Press. Sometimes you have to stop and Foothill Ranch. encompassing Morningside crying and just have a good laugh.” Properties that already had Mountain Drive, Vigilante Road, Don’t we all! I love Jane and vacation rental permits were not Oso Trail, Heaven Hill Road, So- Mike’s spirit. She said that while affected by the new X zones. bre Vista Road, High Grove Lane, searching the rubble of their The Kenwood School sixth Sonoma County’s First Dis- and Springfield Road, all near the O’Donnell Lane house of 43 years, she grade class usually goes trict, which includes Sonoma edge of Glen Ellen. The Board of to the Marin Headlands Valley, has the most permitted Supervisors still must give its OK. in October for their week vacation rentals in the county. At the Jan. 23 board meet- of Outdoor Education. First District Supervisor Su- ing there was a brief discussion The Spaghetti Feed last san Gorin, a strong supporter of about the $10,000 cost it takes September was the final limits on vacation rentals, said for neighborhoods to go through big fundraiser making she supports the direction PRMD the X zone planning process, and it all possible. But you staff is going regarding the burn perhaps some kind of fee waiver know what happened zones. might be considered. next… So the class fi- “I do think it’s unfair to She said at the Jan. 23 meet- nally had their trip the ask each street, each block, each ing she is worried that specula- week of Feb. 5-9, which, neighborhood to pony up 10k to tors are already buying properties if you remember, was maintain the quality of life and in burned areas with the specific an absolutely glorious our housing stock for the com- purpose of turning them into va- sunny week all over the cation rentals. munity,” said Gorin. Bay Area. Their teacher, “I’m concerned about inves- In general, to qualify for an Sheila Morrissey, said tors coming in, purchasing lots, X exclusion zone, parcels must she was proud of their and building homes that are not meet a list of criteria, including stamina on the hikes in the character of the previous whether there is inadequate road and that they really had neighborhood,” said Gorin. access or off street parking, if va- a great time. Supervisor James Gore of cation rentals would be detrimen- And speaking of the county’s Fourth District, said tal to the residential character Kenwood School, mark he has heard of “multiple” re- of the neighborhood, if housing Jane Witkowski taking a break your calendar for May ports of investors buying burned stock needs to be protected from 12, the Kenwood Educa- homes and properties for vaca- visitor-serving uses, or there is found a 3-inch tall porcelain figurine tion Foundation’s annual party/fund- tion rentals, and not for perma- a significant fire hazard due to that was given to her grandmother raiser, Lights, Camera, Auction! This nent housing. topography, access, or vegetation. when her dad was born in 1923. It year’s theme is the very appropri- still had all it’s fingers and toes. She ate, “Hello, Kenwood!” As the song also found a teacup from her wedding Continued on page 23

february 15, 2018 kenwood press www.kenwoodpress.com 19 Letters – continued from page 4 Tree removal process – continued from page 1 cess and the total lack of design development of the will be on private property.” least some of the fires that destroyed over 5,000 ideas for new building options. They were simply ideas Cameron is the assistant project manager homes in Sonoma County alone. and the Oakmont community had zero opportunity at Public Works and is overseeing the current California law requires PG&E to re- to review and comment on them (hence a very rash stage of the program titled Arborist Services move trees that threaten its lines. As it did decision was made by the board). Note that following for Tree Assessment in Fire the BAC progress report in July, the work product for Damaged Areas. the remodel option was displayed in the Berger for a “The County is care- month and resident comments were solicited. These fully considering how best comments were considered and incorporated in the to ensure that trees on pri- final remodel concept plan. vate property, which threat- The board decision was also irresponsible because en the safety of people who the so-called Option One did not represent the con- use County roads, will be clusions and recommendations of the undersigned, removed. Property owners as we did by far the bulk of the work on the remodel will be notified prior to any option. Our recommendation for the Berger resulted tree work, or informed if from the BAC charter’s mandate to create maximum they could be responsible flexible space, and included two essential features in for removing the trees.” this regard: 1) The extension of the auditorium, which The program isn’t ex- will add badly needed flexible space for current and actly funded yet, although Photo by Jay Gamel ACRT, a company out of Akron, Ohio, was hired by the county to con- future needs, and 2) highest quality, movable partitions the Federal Emergency duct a tree survey in the fire-damaged areas. This tree is one of thou- which will create more flexible space with high sound Management Agency sands surveyed and tagged in the area. insulation. Our understanding is that the auditorium (FEMA) has indicated it extension was rejected and that the partitions were will be eligible for funding, according to in Lake County’s Valley Fire two years ago, included in the board approval. Our opinion is that Cameron. “FEMA has confirmed that the as- the company is offering a special program to without the auditorium extension no resident money sessment and mitigation projects are eligible help homeowners remove qualifying dam- should be wasted on the Berger, except the seismic for funding”, he said. “This would be provided aged trees (over four inches in diameter) as retrofit, as the result will be inadequate space for cur- after the work has been performed.” well as the cut up trees left after the fire – rent and future needs. Last December, the county hired Ak- something they don’t ordinarily do. Trees are The new board should rescind this decision as a ron-based ACRT, a utility vegetation man- cut and stacked and homeowners typically first order of business. agement company that works for utility com- dispose of them. Claudette Brero-Gow, Chair BAC resigned panies nationwide. The employee-owned “They are the owner’s property,” PG&E Bob Jackson, BAC resigned company was to assess trees over six inches spokesperson Dianne Contreras said. “Usu- Oakmont in diameter and over four feet tall for haz- ally we chip and spread and leave it there for What makes a good fence? ards to county roads along 90 miles of fire them. Because of (so many) burned trees damaged roadway by the end of January and and (so much) pruning, we are offering the Dear Editor, report back to the Public Works department free program.” “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,” but what in February. Red or green ribbons are tied around is a good fence? What happens next is not clear. trees tagged by PG&E for cutting. According This statement in quotes is famous because it is “It will take a while for us to go through to Contreras, over 99 percent of the tagging from a poem by Robert Frost, and it’s considered by the report and determine the best approach, has been done, although pockets of unexam- some to be true. What makes a good wall between prioritizing public safety and effectively get- ined trees pop up now and then. neighbors and between your property and the road ting the work done,” Cameron said. Customers who would like to opt in to where we all travel? I see new fences being built every Asked if there is any appeal process, the Wildfire Wood Management Program day as the slow recovery begins. For some reason it Cameron wrote: “We have received several can call 800-743-5000, but they have to do it gives me pause. After the fire, I notice we are more likely questions regarding tagged trees showing soon. The program closes on Feb. 28. to reach out to our neighbors to connect with them. green growth. My understanding is that it In order to qualify, the wood to be re- I also feel somehow more connected to the wildlife is possible for a tree to have suffered cata- moved must be easily accessible by equip- that have also suffered displacement and injury. So no strophic structural damage but still produce ment or machinery, larger than four inches wonder I notice these new barricades appearing. Plus, new growth. Action on such trees will be in diameter and six feet in length. The wood many of the trees are gone that used to offer coverage taken on an individual basis and only with must be within 50 feet of a permanent struc- and serve as a natural buffer between the houses and the recommendation of the licensed arborist, ture or have the ability to impede traffic or roll the roads. hired by TPW [Sonoma County Transpor- into roads, road drainages, or watercourses. I hope that consideration will be given to place- tation and Public Works Department] to PG&E will clean up debris it cuts either by ment and height of the fences out of respect for the perform this assessment.” chipping or lopping and spreading according neighbors who share the same narrow country roads. Tom Petarian lost his home on Lawn- to forestry industry best practices. While driving, I have witnessed a family of deer slam dale Road and doesn’t plan on rebuilding. Contreras said that PG&E contractors themselves mercilessly and continuously into very tall While he has not had problems with the will haul away and dispose of the wood. The fences on both sides of the road like a pinball machine. tree removal and cleanup on his property wood being removed from fire-impacted What if these fences could have been set back from so far, he hasn’t had much of a voice in the areas is generally not commercially viable. the road a bit more? Or placed to allow for a wildlife process, either. PG&E’s contractors will determine any po- corridor? It would also be safer for drivers. “It was three weeks before I could see tential end-uses. “Before I built a wall I’d ask to know the property and by that time most of them “We’re offering this wood removal ser- What I was walling in or walling out, had been cut,” he said. vice to reduce wildfire risk created by haz- And to whom I was like to give offence.” Having lived there for 36 years, Petarian ard trees piling up, and to help ensure that –Robert Frost feels that PG&E has taken a very aggressive customers can safely enjoy their property,” To me a good fence is meant to protect your approach to tree removal this time. “They are said Dave Canny, senior manager of PG&E’s garden/vineyard, your animals, or for your security cutting everything near a power line.” North Bay and Sonoma Divisions. or privacy. A good fence can also mark your territory. He has already called PG&E to sign up But in any case, consider the benefits of fences being for their special tree removal program. set back from the creeks and roads that connect us. I PG&E wildfire wood management program Feb. 28 deadline agree that good fences make good neighbors, and also Having taken over 30,000 trees down that good neighbors make good fences. during and after October’s firestorm, PG&E is If you want to have PG&E remove Christine Lee looking to finish this special phase of its ongo- and haul away fire-damaged trees, Kenwood ing vegetation management program that keeps you will have to sign up, or at least Looking for something you read California’s lively flora away from its power call them, to get an onsite survey and in the Kenwood Press? lines. Lawsuits have already been filed claiming decision. Call 1-800-743-5000 to see Go to www.kenwoodpress.com if you qualify. for searchable archives. the company’s lax oversight is to blame for at

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