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Happy holidays 2020 2 Letters 2 RP Health Center Mom’s Apple Pie 3 SPD’s interim chief 3 Soccer Stars persist 4 doctor receives WSCUHSD report 4 Stay connected 5 24 Hour Fitness 6 COVID-19 vaccine 10th John’s March 6 Rohnert Park Health Center who deliver babies and care for patients at local hospitals began getting vaccinated this past Defendant ordered to pay 7 weekend. The rest of our clinical staff who care for patients in our Flying frog camp 8 medical and dental offices will likely received COVID-19 vaccines Toy drive 8 in mid to late January 2021. We will be ready to deploy vaccines to PG&E scholarships 8 our patients as soon as we receive them. As vaccines become avail- able, we will immunize our community per federal and state prior- About Covid-19 vaccine 8 itization guidelines. We anticipate that we will begin to vaccinate Police Logs 11 our most at-risk patients – older adults, people with chronic diseases, Rotary Club at work 12 and essential workers – no later than April. The vaccination time- Bucket Brigade 13 frame for the general population may be spring or later. Happy Holidays 14 Sonoma County is averaging 300 new COVID-19 cases a day. Twenty-five percent of the patients we test for COVID-19 at our Rohnert Park and Petaluma medical clinics are positive for COVID- 19, which is the highest rate we have seen during the pandemic. As such, we ask that residents do their part during the holidays Café Espresso (and beyond) to slow new COVID-19 infections and, together, re- Feature of the week gain some of our normalcy sooner rather than later. The more we prevent the spread of infection and the overburdening of our health care delivery system, the more we will save lives and the faster we will be able to resume activities that protect our community’s liveli- hood, revitalize our businesses, and bolster our economy. We strongly encourage everybody to limit holiday celebrations to members of their current household or pod – multifamily indoor gatherings are where many of our new infections are occurring. Weekly Columns Please adjust your celebrations this year to include Zoom, FaceTime, phone calls, video chats, or anything else that allows you to feel con- Thomas Elias 5 nected and loved while remaining safely apart. Please avoid unnec- Darrin Jenkins 5 essary travel or outings, other than for your essential needs, and Sweeping up solutions 5 continue to wear a mask and wash or disinfect your hands frequently Words to ponder 5 Dr. Greer getting his COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday 19th. Dr. Karl Greer is a board-certified family when out and about. If we work together – but masked and 6 feet History 5 medicine at the Rohnert Park Health Center who also cares for patients at Sutter Santa Rosa apart – today, we’ll be able to work and celebrate together next year, Hospital. hand-in-hand. Petaluma health center ‘COVID-19 vaccine’ see page 11 Christmas celebrations Sebastopol businesses Sportsman’s Report 2 host lockdown-friendly throughout the world holiday celebration Entertainment By Savannah Ashley put a candle on her head to free her hands, making By Brandon McCapes Participating families picked When we think of Christmas here in America, it easier to carry food to these people. Nowadays, If the voluntary coronavirus up a “Peace Bag” from The Toy- we all think of what we do to celebrate. What do the eldest daughter in each family dresses in white, lockdown Sonoma County en- works toy store in Sebastopol, people in other countries do when the holiday sea- she serves her family Lussekatts, which are s- acted Dec. 12 wasn’t enough to which included holiday-themed son around? With lots of research I learned shaped buns flavored with saffron and decorated dash hopes of a somewhat nor- trinkets and fliers for resources plenty of fascinating things, which I’ll now be with raisins. As a drink, she offers coffee and mal holiday season, the regional offered by local family-oriented passing onto you. . Not only do Swedish people cele- stay-at-home order across the organizations. Smith assembled Along with , , and , brate St. Lucia’s Day, but they cherish the Gvle Bay Area on Dec. 18 was. the bags, which included items celebrates St. Lucia’s Day. St. Lucia’s Day Goat. The original Gvle Goat dates back to an- In light of the effect the donated from 20 different organ- is a day in which a young girl who helped perse- cient Pagan festivals. Today, individuals make a COVID-19 lockdown orders izations, with her friend Celosia cuted in is celebrated. She would ‘Christmas around the world’ see page 4 have had on limiting traditional Moon. Bags included a list of Scott Sheldon 12 holiday gatherings and celebra- clues that led families on a hunt Ken Weise 12 tions, a group of Sebastopol or- to find 12 snowflake decorations ganizations and businesses led in local businesses and store- Sebastopol City Council fills by resident Elizabeth Smith are fronts. Health... working together to make sure After the hunt, families could children and families can safely decorate ornaments included in Body... Planning Commission seats build holiday memories. the bags and hang them on a Mind... By Brandon McCapes regular meeting, council mem- commissioner. Fritz has been a Smith, who is the founder of at People’s Music The Sebastopol City Council bers voted to re-appoint current commissioner for five years— Project Whole Child and on Main Street. Sprit... filled two Planning Commission Vice Chair Paul Fritz to the four years in his current appoint- founded the Peacetown Family Smith said that outside the 175 seats expiring at the end of the Commission. The Council se- ment after completing one year Village over the summer, organ- families that got Peace Bags, Julie Ann Soukoulis 7 year, in addition to approving lected Beau Anderson to fill the of another commissioner’s term. ized a holiday-themed many more participated. One planning and engineering proj- seat of Commissioner Patrick Before his appointment to the “snowflake hunt” in coordina- mother told Smith that since her Steven Campbell 7 tion with the Sebastopol Cham- child’s distance-education Glenn Mollette 7 ects at their meeting Tuesday, Wilson—who did not seek reap- Planning Commission, Fritz Dec. 15. pointment. worked with the city on the Gen- ber of Commerce, Downtown teacher had fallen ill and was un- George Malkemus 7 After hosting interviews for Council members praised eral Plan Advisory Committee. Business Association and The able to do a holiday-themed the three candidates during a Vice-Chair Fritz, an architect, for During his interview, Fritz ToyWorks toy store, along with event with her students as special meeting held before the the work he has accomplished as ‘Seb. Council’ see page 11 the two organizations she leads. planned, the mother gave the clues to her students’ classmates so they could participate. Smith also said as many as 75 more in- Kids dividuals and families could have participated by download- ing the clues online. Smith said adults were partic- ipating as well because it was a free and entertaining way to en- Activities for kids gage with the community. Kids activities “It was fun. I had some adult including coloring pages men that went around and did it,” Smith said. “They were like ‘Oh Incredible rising mustard 8 my God, this reminds me of The Goonies!’” According to Smith, the snowflake hunt was an effort to make sure the community—and especially families—has an av- enue to celebrate the season, as families make sacrifices in Pet column 4 these unprecedented times. “It really hit after Thanksgiv- ing that Christmas was going to Puzzles look a lot different this year. I felt Crossword 13 a sense of grief and loss that we Sudoku 13 weren’t going to be able to do Word Search 13 our usual Christmas celebrations Horoscope 13 with our family, our friends and our community,” Smith said. Public Notices “I didn’t want the children of the community to experience Public notices 9, 10 that grief. I wanted to find some Avisos Públicos 9, 10 sort of holiday tradition that met people where they were in their There wasn’t a shortage of holiday cheer on Circle Dr. this year! There are several houses on the street that did not disappoint. Whether comfort level that promoted Classifieds you are looking for Santa, his reindeer & sleigh, or some JOY, be sure to add this street to your route. wellness, still gave people access Classifieds 4 Tracy Si ‘Sebastopol’ see page 6 2 - Friday, December 25, 2020 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice Established 1993 Attention: Special notice to Sportsman’s report Member Printed on 100% Newspaper Publishers Association recycled paper The Community Voice readers A ©Rohnert Park, California For the safety of our staff and crew and due to the guidelines of COVID-19, The Community Voice publications for Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove & Sebastopol will be combined as one December 25, 2020 newspaper until January 9, 2021 and we may have to extend through the issue of January 29, Volume No. 28, Issue No. 47 2021 if necessary. Since our days and hours have been reduced, if you wish to visit the office, from UCSF ©Sebastopol, California please call 707-584-2222 before arriving or to make an appointment. Volume No. 1, Issue No. 13 We appreciate your understanding and please stay healthy and safe. By Bill Hanson Happy holidays! Anyone that spends time outside Published: Every Friday hiking, biking, fishing or simply tip Phone (707) 584-2222 toeing in your own backyard runs the FAX (707) 584-2233 risk of a nasty tick landing on their Happy Holidays clothing, hat or hair. Though ticks are Adjudication: The Community notorious for transmitting pathogens Voice is an adjudicated newspa- such as the Lyme disease bacterium. per of general circulation in ac- The convoluted view begs the ques- cordance with the laws of December 2020 tion, how does their immune system California by decree number keep them safe from contracting 207762 of the Superior Court of By Cassandra May Albaugh pathogens on their victims? Our skin Sonoma County, dated August Our holidays will be celebrated differently this year; yet they will be celebrated. Depending on your is itself a stew of microbes like 22, 1994, and qualified for publi- heritage, traditions and culture – the greeting may be Merry Christmas, Hanukkah sameach (Happy Staphylococcus bacteria that is normally benign, until there is a cation of matters required by law Hanukkah), Joyous Kwanzaa, or a more generic Happy Holidays. We may know a bit about our holiday threat from outside, then the powerful Staph. bug attacks the to be published in a newspaper. traditions, but how much do we know about the others? Hopefully, this article will provide us some threat, thus becoming a powerful ally. The University of Califor- On , 2008 the decree insight on them. nia of (UCSF) is among the most respected leaders 242968 was granted by the Supe- Let’s first explore Kwanzaa. It is an annual celebration of African American culture observed from in research of pathogens and promoting original thinking among rior Court of California to be the to January 1. The traditional greeting to family and friends is “Habari gani” which is a their researchers. Newspaper of general circulation Swahili phrase meaning “what is the news.” “Happy Kwanzaa” is also appropriate as a greeting. The In a study published in Cell on Dec. 10, 2020, a research team for City of Rohnert Park, CA. holiday was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. In a 2013 interview he said, “The celebration led by UC San Francisco’s Seemay Chou PhD, provides an answer of Kwanzaa is about embracing ethical principles and values, so the goodness of the world can be to this mystery. “The work,” Chou said, “reveals that ticks are ex- Ownership: shared and enjoyed by us and everyone.” Karenga is a professor of Africana Studies at California quisitely constructed blood-sucking machines, with immune sys- The Community Voice is a sub- State University in Long Beach. He is also an author and activist. As an activist he was involved in tems specially tailored for this unique lifestyle. Their defense sidiary of The Shah Family the Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s. strategies are carried out both inside and outside their bodies,” she LLC., a family owned and oper- Kwanzaa celebrates seven values. Day one is Umoja, or Unity, especially as it relates to family, said, “killing even our resident microbes as they feed on us. A dis- ated business in Rohnert Park community, nation and race. The next day is self-determination or Kujichagulia, which is a principle gusting field of research for those of us who swim in the human since 2003. that encourages folks to define and speak for themselves. Ujima, or collective work and responsibility, pathogens that protect us. Even more disgusting is the realization

Mission Statement asks participants to build and maintain community, helping solve each other’s problems. Day four is that these meanies are layered in our very skin. Without this pro- The Community Voice is pub- Ujamaa or Cooperative Economics. Within this concept reside “shared wealth and work, economic tective carpet, we are open to a multitude of diseases.” lished to provide a fair, accurate, self-reliance, and an obligation of generosity.” Nia, or purpose, follows. It also revolves around build- Dr. Chou and her researchers found a gene in tick DNA that objective and honest voice for ing and developing community. Kuumba, or creativity, is the next to last day. It means to leave your produces a microbe-killing protein they labeled dae2. When mem- the community, its leaders, and community more beautiful than before. The concluding day is Imani, or faith, reflecting on the faith bers of the lab, including co-first authors Beth M. Hayes, PhD, businesses; leadership that con- in people, family and leaders. Like Hanukkah, a candle is lit for each day of the holiday. and Atanas D. Radkov, PhD, proposed exploring the idea that dae2 to the betterment of our Hanukkah has already been celebrated. It began this year on December 10 and ended on December might protect the tick, “I actually pooh-poohed the idea – I bet a community; information that re- 18. It falls on a different date every year because it’s a Jewish holiday and lasts slightly more than a beer against it,” said Chou. But after the dae2 protein was intro- flects our community in every- week. The dates vary because the Jewish calendar is a lunar calendar based on the moon’s rotation duced to a cloudy vial of cultured staph bacteria, Chou was thing we do. around the earth. Although it falls between the end of November and mid-to-late December, it’s not shocked. “The tube went from murky to clear in like, a second,” We will continuously serve as the “Jewish Christmas.” It’s a holiday that commemorates a period of history, over 2,500 years ago, she said. “I was kind of glad to have lost this bet. After two years the leading information source when the Jewish holy temple was seized by Syrian-Greek forces. of trying to figure out what was going on, it all started falling to- while never compromising our At that time, King Antiochus gave Jewish people a choice to either be sentenced to death or renounce gether.” principles by exercising our role their religion. They fought back and recaptured their temple. Every night of the , Hanukkah The researchers then investigated whether dae2 could reach our of seeking practical solutions and families light a candle on a special candelabra know as a “Menorah” so that at the end of the festival skin. They found dae2 protein in tick salivary glands and saliva, protecting those living within our all eight are lit for the final night. During the eight days, participants meditate, concentrate, and con- and observed that, from there, the protein was transferred to the community. template on the historical incident that took place in their history but affects their lives even today. ticks’ blood meal hosts. They recall the struggle, despair and the impossible choice given to their people and celebrate their “This is a new way of thinking about how ticks interact with Publisher/CEO courage for standing up to fight for life. microbes,” said Chou. Microbes borne by ticks cause disease in Yatin Shah Christmas originated as a festival to celebrate the birth of . December 25 was first identified humans and animals worldwide, but that’s only half the story, she as his birth date by Sextus Julius Africanus in 221 AD and eventually became the universally accepted said. “Their commensal is our pathogen (symbiosis) in which Business office date. Since early in the 20th century, it has been observed by Christians and non-Christians alike. In members of one species gain benefits while those of the other Rose Shah the secular celebrations, the mythical figure named plays the pivotal role. species neither benefit nor are harmed The traditional Christmas tree appears to have originated in Strasbourg, in 1605. It was a What does this mean in real terms? The first things that come to Advertising fir tree decorated with apples. Candles also play a role for this holiday as well. The custom with roots mind is a possible vaccine that will help protect us from Lyme’s in the 16th century, became an with four candles denoting the four Sundays of the Ad- disease. It won’t protect you from a case of the Willys you get Tracy Si vent season. Toward the end of the 18th century, the practice of giving gifts to family members and when you find one of these little vampires on your skin. Long friends became established. The practice of sending Christmas cards came from 19th century Eng- term, this information will be added to the research library in the Circulation land. hunt for treatment and cures for other serious afflictions. Dream Bill Poole In other parts of the world, Christmas largely remains a Christian holiday, but not always. For ex- the dream of eliminating certain cancers, maybe protection from ample, which is a predominantly Shinto and Buddhist country, the secular aspects such as Christ- pathogens that are yet undiscovered. General Office mas trees, decorations or songs are more widely observed. In , the tree might be a mango or Claudia Smith bamboo tree and houses are decorated with mango leaves and paper stars. In Brazil, Christmas is a Bill Hanson is a Sonoma County native and a lifelong sports- summer festival not a December holiday. man. He is the former president of the Sonoma County Mycologi- Whatever your celebrations, beliefs, or holidays this December, may they be joyous and filled with cal Association. Look for his column in The Community Voice Website & Social Media lots of love and laughter. Happy Holidays! each week. Charlotte Grayson

News LETTERS TO THE VOICE: News Team Leader Irene Hilsendager Threads that Connect Us.” Cu- digital online platform and all We understand that these are Countouriotis True history rated by the Petaluma quilt com- exhibits scheduled for 2020 had difficult times for many of our President & Vice President, Cassandra May Albaugh The Community Voice munity, this exhibit brought to be postponed to 2021. members but are hopeful that Petaluma Museum Thank you so much for your together antique and vintage While the situation prevented you will renew or increase your Association and our Board Sports generous investment in the quilts along with antique quilting the public from attending this ex- support, thus ensuring that The of Directors Paul Matli Petaluma Museum Association. machines and tools. We also held hibit and accompanying events Petaluma Historical Library & Through your support we have community discussions on the in person, we invite you to view Museum remains a cultural hub Entertainment been able to tell the story of origins and resurgence of quilt- it online. Our curators and staff, where all of us can make connec- Petaluma’s history, highlighting ing. along with many volunteers, tions in the present, building Happiest time of Column contributors: citizens of our community, up- The unexpected appearance of worked diligently to make it pos- bridges together to the future.

Thomas Elias dating our exhibits to reflect a the Coronavirus and ensuing sible for viewing on our website. Your investment in us – with a the year Steve Campbell true history of our town and pandemic meant Petaluma’s Par- As we look forward to the year-end gift today – is your vote The Community Voice The long-anticipated Christ- Julie Ann Soukoulis bring exciting exhibits to our ticipation in the Women’s Suf- of 2021, we have new of confidence and approval of patrons and visitors. mas holiday is nearly upon us. It George Malkemus frage Movement, curated by and exciting exhibits in the our mission. We began the year with a Paula Freund and Katherine J. works. Since we are unsure Thank you for your generosity conjures visions of happy fami- Ken Weise fabulous quilt exhibit: “The lies gathered by a warm fire- Scott Sheldon Rinehart had to be moved to a when the museum will reopen to and support of the Petaluma Mu- the public, we are working to seum Association. We wish you place, opening presents, sharing Jeff James embrace new technologies and a happy, healthy and prosperous their love, and feasting on ham Cindy Caruso new exhibition concepts so that New Year! and turkey. It's the happiest time Dawn Dolan Religion and Spirituality they may be viewed online as of the year, but not for the ani- Bill Hanson well as in person. Clint Gilbert and Debbie mals. Darrin Jenkins The 222 million turkeys Don Schwartz Directory killed in the U.S. this year were Mickey Zeldes raised in crowded sheds filled Dr. Glenn Mollette with toxic fumes. At the tender CHURCH OF THE OAKS Religion age of 16 weeks, workers cut Suzanne Guerra A Spiritual Community and Life Enrichment Center Minister - Patrick M. McCarty their throats and dumped them Peg Rogers into boiling water to remove Katie Davis 160 W. Sierra, Cotati and Services: 11 am their feathers. Natasha Dallin www.churchoftheoaks.org Mother pigs are crammed for Brandon McCapes Church Phone:707-695-6098 Spirituality life in tight metal crates. Their babies are torn away, mutilated Page layout: CROSS AND CROWN LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL without anesthesia, stuck into Yatin Shah 5475 Snyder Lane - Rohnert Park crowded pens for six months, Charlotte Grayson : 8 am - Worship, 9 am - Education, 10 am - Worship Directory then slaughtered for . Photographers: Church Web Site: School Web Site: Consumers pay a heavy price www.crossandcrownrp.org www.crossandcrownschoolrp.org Sebastopol Christian Church too. Animal flesh is laced with Robert Grant, Tracy Si Church Phone: 707/795-7853. School Phone: 707-795-7863 7433 Bodega Ave. Sebastopol saturated fats, cholesterol, hor- Services online -if live services 9 a.m. Sun.sebchristian.com mones, pathogens and antibi- Sonoma Raceway FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 707-823-8242 otics that elevate risk of chronic Cliff Mills Rev. Pam Novelly killer diseases. Worship 10 am, Sunday This holiday season let’s re- Home delivery to the communi- Contemplative prayer. This is a PC(USA) congregation. "A thoughtful and contemplative worship experience". Mt. Olive Lutheran Church fuse to subsidize such wanton ties of Rohnert Park, Cotati and 460 Murphy Ave., Sebastopol cruelty. Let’s choose from the Penngrove $35 per year. To sub- 190 Arlen Dr., Rohnert Park. 707-795-6620 Rev. Ted Mueller, Rev. Jim Bothwell large variety of plant-based scribe call 584-2222 ext 104 meats, cheeses, ice creams and [email protected]. www.faithpresbyterianrp.org Worship services Sun. 10 a.m. milks that abound in every su- Letters: Mtoliveluthran.info 707-823-6316 permarket, along with nutritious [email protected] FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH fresh fruits and greens. PASTORS: This year, let’s have a truly Legal notices for publishing: MICHAEL HAYWARD, CHRIS MOGHTADERI compassionate Christmas holi- [email protected] 10 AM SERVICE Hessel Church day, just as the Prince of Peace 5060 Hessel Ave., Sebastopol would counsel. • FBN 707-795-2222 Shelter in place-outdoor 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. • Name Change • Summons 7352 BORIS CT., ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 Michael Ignacio [email protected]. Novato • Probate • Divorce WWW. FCCRP.ORG. [email protected] 707-823-8556 • Notice to Creditors

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Mom’s Apple Pie founder and owner Betty Carr is seen on a sunny Saturday afternoon on December 19, 2020 in front of her store. Robert Grant By Patrick Norton San Francisco where she sang in the choir. The choir had a monthly cranked apple peelers but now the business runs four automatic peel- If you are ever looking for a dessert that’s as rich in story as it is circuit travelling through the bay area performing at different ers. Accustomed to hard work, Betty adopted the baker’s hours she in flavor you might want to check out Mom’s Apple Pie on the churches and also San Quentin prison. Betty’s son Harry recollects keeps to this day. Up at four or five in the morning artfully assem- Gravenstein Highway. Betty Carr, Mom’s Apple Pie owner and ma- “We were watching the Johnny Cash movie where his band plays bling homemade pies, sneaking a nap in where she can and returning triarch of the Carr family, exudes warmth and caring that touches in San Quentin and mom chimed in, ‘Hey I sang there too!’” Betty’s in the afternoon to wrap up her day. the heart. Betty has a knack for making people feel good, often from singing also won over a fan at a small church in San Anselmo. Harry Harry Sr., affectionately known as Mr. Mom, passed away from the inside out, with her delectable desserts and always with her gen- Carr Sr. became enamored with Betty and would patiently look for- heart complications in 1992. But his presence is still felt. The family uine charisma. The Mom’s Apple Pie story is an immigrant tale that ward to seeing her each month when the choir came to sing. As the cherishes the time spent working together. “We were really fortunate is as American as apple pie. It begins half-way around the world in months passed they became better acquainted and eventually got to be with each other so much. Time goes so quickly if you blink Nagoya, Japan. married in 1960 at the Lake Tahoe Wedding Chapel. you miss it,” states Harry Jr. After Harry Sr. passed Betty’s natural Betty Carr was born in the summer of 1930 to a family with a Harry Sr. was a painter on the Oakland Bay Bridge but dreamt of sweetness and caring found an outlet in Mom’s customer base. “It proud samurai heritage. Her great grandfather was a samurai warrior moving north and starting a chicken ranch. When the time came, the was the customers and her relationships with them that kept Mom who became a Kendo instructor when the samurai were disbanded pair drove north from San Francisco looking for a good property. going after our father passed,” notes Harry Jr. Mom’s customers in the 1800s. Her grandfather became a doctor, as did her father. Harry Sr. planned on continuing north but once they reached Se- have returned the favor in kind. At the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Betty and her sister grew up during World War II and in their early bastopol Betty was as far from the city as she cared to be. The couple 2019 Harry Jr. noticed his mom leaned over the counter of her booth teens were recruited into the war effort. They worked at a Seiko fac- purchased a ranch on Frei Road and settled down. Starting not only scribbling on something. He strolled over to see what she was up tory performing quality control on bomb timers. But once Nagoya a chicken ranch, but also a small family that included three boys; to. It turned out she was autographing pie boxes. In a more recent became subject to allied bombing raids, Betty’s father moved the Harry Jr., David and John. The boys grew up working on the ranch episode Betty went out to meet with customers in a tent outside the family to their summer home in the small village of Kozoji. and inherited a strong sense of family work ethic from their parents. shop. “It ended up looking like a scene from Marlon Brando’s God- After the war, Betty’s sister took up the family tradition of prac- “We always worked for the family. The idea of taking a job for father, but instead Betty was like the Godmother and people lined ticing medicine. Betty, however, had different ideas. She was dream- someone else or another company was like committing treason,” re- up for a chance to pay their respects,” recalls Harry Jr.’s girlfriend ing of the land of opportunity. To her father’s consternation Betty calls Harry Jr. The Carr family was always busy. They opened a Jennifer Tusa. had her eyes set on America. Seeing that Betty was not to be dis- roadside egg stand that included fruits and vegetables. A market in When Covid-19 first hit sales dropped off dramatically. Slowly, suaded he reluctantly offered his endorsement. In the early 1950s Fulton called the egg basket, as well as Carr’s drive-in in Forestville. month-by-month, they started picking up. “I think people turned to Betty boarded a steamer and embarked for the United States. “I had However, it was the purchase of a property on Gravenstein Highway comfort food and pie is just that. It’s such an old fashioned tradition. the courage to leave home. When the opportunity comes you are so that included an old hill top garage where Betty’s pie-making bud It’s like a signpost from a simpler time. Plus when you bring a pie excited and that excitement takes over,” recalls Carr in the 2019 doc- began to unfurl. The Carrs’ converted the garage into a small restau- home it’s a shared experience. It really brings people together,” notes umentary Mom’s Slice of Life. rant that served breakfast and lunch. Harry Sr. built the menu around Harry Jr. At 90 years old Betty still keeps baker’s hours. Her genuine Betty’s eyes still get starry as she recalls sailing under the Golden what he liked and he liked Betty’s pies. It turned out he was not care and humor as infectious as ever. Mom’s is currently offering Gate Bridge and into San Francisco Bay. When she disembarked, alone. He convinced Betty to make a pie so they could offer a dessert eleven fruit pies, a and four wonderful cream and the immigration officer marked her official birthday as February 18, to go with the meals. meringue pies. COVID compliant, Mom’s is offering no-touch, 1931, endowing the vibrant Carr an extra year of youth and vitality, As legend has it, the boys picked the apples for the first pie, and curbside pick-up and happily takes orders over the phone (707) 823- a mix-up that the humorous Carr still enjoys chuckling over. Betty Betty started working her magic. The first pie was baked in a tiny 8330, and via the Internet at moms-apple-pie.square.site. Mom’s can attended North Central College in Napperville, Illinois. Studying oven that could hardly accommodate a single pie. Nevertheless, the also be found online at momsapplepieusa.com. Mom’s Apple Pie Home Economics, she learned how to bake pies in the mid western pie was a hit. It sold by the slice in a snap. Betty started baking one will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s so order early. As Betty style. Unknown to Carr at the time it was a bud that would blossom pie a day until the family could afford a new oven that could bake says “Cakes and cookies are empty calories. But pie has nutritional and bear fruit in the future. After graduating Betty moved back to four pies at a time. Day by day and pie by pie the initial afterthought value.” One more way to keep you feeling good. San Francisco and attended the Seventh Day Baptist Seminary in grew into a thriving business. Harry Sr. first acquired four hand SPD’s interim chief talks department challenges, improvements By Brandon McCapes mendations to be submitted to the city alongside those of an external problem or a crime problem or some sort of quality-of-life issue, it In a recent interview with The Community Voice, Sebastopol In- audit conducted by Jerry Threet. Threet is the director of the Inde- was their responsibility to work with other patrol officers to make terim Police Chief Donald Mort laid out his perspectives on chal- pendent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach that happen.” lenges facing the Sebastopol Police Department and areas the (IOLERO) of Sonoma County. IOLERO was founded in 2013 after The department could also use app-based crime statistics and new department could improve. the killing of 13-year-old Anthony Lopez by a deputy sheriff. media like Facebook better to connect with the community. Mort took over for former Acting Police Chief Greg DeVore fol- IOLERO recently secured more funding per Measure P this Novem- Pandemic-related factors have exacerbated existing problems for lowing an Aug. 18 lawsuit filed against the department by former ber. the department. For one, the economic downturn has affected city Sebastopol Police Officer Vanessa Murphy, according to The Press Among Mort’s recommendations for improving the Sebastopol revenue streams such as sales taxes, which will make providing Democrat. Murphy’s lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and “sex dis- Police Department are increased visibility and transparency. He said ‘Police chief’ see page 11 crimination” tied to her termination. DeVore had taken over for for- implementing neighborhood policing through a beat structure like mer Chief James Conner, who retired after the Sebastopol police the one he implemented in Dixon would help make Sebastopol po- union issued a vote-of-no-confidence in 2019. lice officers more accessible and engaged with the community. The City of Sebastopol has denied the allegations, and while De- “We divided the city into smaller pockets. Officers patrol the vore stepped down as chief, he remains on the force as a lieutenant. whole city, but within that little district, they’re the problem solver City Manager Larry McLaughlin told The Press Democrat that De- or expert on that area,” Mort said. “It’s assigning individual, geo- Vore is in “good standing” with the city. graphical areas of responsibility so that neighbors and businesses in Mort declined to comment on the lawsuit, except to say that it the community know who their assigned officer is. If there’s a traffic was being handled in the courts. Mort, who began his career in law enforcement as a BART police officer 38 years ago, has also worked for the Concord Police De- 12,000 sq. ft. of play area partment and served as chief of the Dixon Police Department. After leaving Dixon, Mort was semi-retired working as a part- time police academy instructor for Napa Valley College before be- coming the police academy coordinator until 2017. As interim chief, Mort has agreed to stay on until at least March, Celebrating with the possibility of remaining in the position for a few months longer as the city searches for a permanent replacement for DeVore. In normal times, interim police chief employment is limited to 960 Our DENTAL Practice hours, however, Mort said the state waived that limitation because • All pet boarding of the pandemic. 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However, she did want The West Sonoma County Union High School to express her thanks to the District Task Force for District held their final meeting of the year on De- all their hard work including looking at alterna- cember 16. Again, they were online, through tives for graduation. Zoom and YouTube. There were around five dozen Resolution #13 Dec. 2020-2021 was approved. during Covid-19 attendees. Unlike recent meetings, this one was This was declaring the instructional method for the By Paul Matli relatively short, lasting approximately two-half 2020-2021 school year would remain distance Soccer Stars coordinator Riccardo Oliva has soccer in his blood. He reminisces about being a 7- hours compared to their normal five-hour learning at least through March 19, 2021. That rep- year-old boy playing soccer barefoot and then his first pair of shoes arrived. Since Oliva’s goal was to marathon sessions. Like many school boards, their resents the end of the third quarter. If the pandemic play professional soccer, he decided it made sense to sleep in his soccer cleats because he was so excited focus was to reorganize the board for 2021 and ap- situation changes before then, the board could re- to have them. Ever since then, Oliva has been about soccer and nothing else. Three years ago, in proved the required first interim budget report. visit this resolution; but, given what they know conjunction with the City of Rohnert Park and Rohnert Park Community Services, Oliva started Soccer After a few routine items, reorganization of the now it is unlikely significant change will occur be- Stars, a recreational league intended to teach the game of soccer to children ranging from 5-10, both board took center stage. The first order of business fore March. They also had the first reading of rec- male and female. was to certify the 2020 election results. Outgoing ommended CSBA revisions with updates for board “I started the program since we didn’t have any year around program for soccer,” Oliva said. “Soccer trustee Ted Walker made his final motion as a policies and administrative regulations. In January would end in November, then there was no soccer until the next fall. I saw how many kids we had in- trustee to approve the election results. It was sec- the board will approve these changes. terested in doing a sport and I had an idea to talk with Rohnert Park City and Community Services to onded by outgoing trustee Diane Landry. They Then Chief Business Official Jeff Ogston ad- make some program for year around.” joined the other trustees in a 5-0 vote to approve. dressed the budget items on the agenda. He pre- “The program is teaching soccer; it’s not competitive,” Oliva said. Then as a preview of what was to follow, trustee sented the monthly budget update which was Coach Riccardo said he shared his program with Chris Morgan, Rohnert Park Community Services Kellie Noe stepped forward to kick off heartfelt approved. The key item was approval of the “First Coordinator and the City of Rohnert Park. They thought it was a good idea and then Soccer Stars was comments in recognition of Walker and Landry. Interim Budget Report.” He recommended this re- born. Among the many thanks and words of praise sent port be submitted as “Qualified.” As usual his sup- Oliva was clear to emphasize he didn’t start this program for money, he their way, notable was Walker being described as porting presentation was well constructed. In a started this program because he has a love for his community and “such a caring person,” “with a big heart;” and clear, concise PowerPoint presentation he walked felt a calling to serve it. Landry being known as “do everything for the the new board and community viewers through the “They are paying $35 for every twelve sessions,” Oliva said. kids.” Walker and Landry then made a few com- numbers and rationale for his recommendation. In “It’s not much money because I told them it wasn’t about making ments before waving goodbye and leaving the summary, the budget can be reported as either Pos- money. I always like doing something for kids because I have five meeting. itive, Qualified or Negative. Positive means the myself.” Board President Jeanne Fernandes brought in district can meet its financial obligations this year “I understand that some families don’t have time to bring their the two new trustees, Julie Aiello and Laurie Fa- and the following two years. Qualified means the kid into some expensive program,” Oliva said. “This program is dave. Noe then administered their Oath of Office. district can meet those obligations this year but perfect because it’s accessible for everybody. It’s very enjoyable With the new board seated, the next order of busi- may not be able to meet them in the following two for kids.” ness was the election of officers. All votes were years. Negative would mean they couldn’t meet Under normal circumstances, Oliva would have two groups of unanimous. Noe became the new Board President their obligations this year. 20 kids. One group is 5-7 and the other is 8-10. However, because for 2021, Fernandes became the Vice President The Second Interim Budget Report will be due of Covid-19, the program is much more limited. According to and Trustee Angie Lewis became the Board Clerk. in March 2021. By that time, the situation may Oliva, the program consists of just 10 players for each age group Aiello then accepted the role of Voting Represen- change. The Governor’s Initial Budget proposal and there’s massive safety measures required to play. tative for the Sonoma County Committee on for 2021-22 comes out in January. There may, or “Rohnert Park City gave me the new Covid rules for the program,” Oliva said. “They told me I had School District Organization with Fadave taking may not be, financial help for school districts in to show them a plan of how I would work with the kids during this pandemic.” on the alternate role. The final reorganization item that budget. In February, the staffing and enroll- Coach Riccardo combined ideas from different soccer programs to come up with a plan that was was approval of the board meeting calendar for ment estimates will be known for the next school feasible for not only California, but also Sonoma County as well. The plan consisted of lots of sanitizer, 2021. year. That may also impact on the budget. Depend- temperature checks, mask wearing by the parents and assigning the ten kids their own personal space The middle portion of the meeting was dedi- ing on the Parcel Tax and Transient Occupancy within the confines of the field. cated to various reports. The student representa- Tax vote on the ballot, additional revenue “My plan consisted of groups of 10 kids, standing six feet apart,” Oliva said. “There was a spot for tives from Analy and El Molino led off. The may be forthcoming although that may not be me to stand by myself and the parents also had to be way behind the field wearing masks. I also made teacher’s union followed with their association re- known by the March 10 board meeting. So, a Fis- sure to clean the hands of each kid when they arrived at the field.” port. All three high school principals went next. cal Recovery Plan will be proposed in March, but Other parts of the plan included each child having their own shirt and soccer ball. Finally, whenever Being the end of the year, as you can imagine the if necessary Ogston will present a Third Interim a child leaves the field to use the bathroom, he or she has to wash their hands with sanitizer before reports were lengthy and full of acknowledge- Budget in May if significant changes in revenues being let back on the field. ments and thanks. Board members followed with or decreases in expenses are found before the end “I only spend one hour teaching soccer and an hour and a half sanitizing everything,” Oliva said. “I their own reports. By the time Superintendent Toni of the budget year in June. spend more time sanitizing than I do teaching soccer, but it’s not a problem for me because my goal is Beal’s turn came, there wasn’t much to add that keeping the kids safe.” Anyone who is a parent can understand the toll Covid has taken. Children need to be free, need to run and get exercise and that’s been harder to come by because of the Covid restrictions. Coach Ric- cardo and the Soccer Star parents have always had good communication and trust. He says the parents are extremely grateful for his program. “The parents are very grateful, Oliva said. “They are very grateful to have somebody doing some- thing good for our community during this difficult time because it’s not easy. It’s not easy to coach and teach soccer in this new format.” World events like the Covid-19 pandemic reveal people’s true character. Some people prove they are selfish and don’t care about anyone but themselves; others show they are creative and maybe pick A look back at 2020 up a new hobby and others like Coach Riccardo show they are good-hearted and care about their com- By Mickey Zeldes munity and will do whatever they can, even if it means changing up the format to suit life in 2020. 2020 was an unusual year, to say the least! I’m sure that’s not a surprise to you. We, like every- Soccer Stars has been a family for three years now and it’s clear they have gotten even closer in the one else, had our shelter world turned upside down with the pandemic. The beginning of the year three months (April, May and June) the program was away. There’s no reason to think Coach Riccardo started out easy enough. And fortunately, just a couple weeks before the shutdown happened, we won’t continue to serve the City of Rohnert Park as he has done for many years. were able to hold the Animal Shelter League’s (ASL) annual fundraiser, Bark After Dark. For many people it was the last big event they went to in the year. It was a fun night and very successful, rais- ing over $30,000 for our shelter’s support group. The rest of the year was more about what we couldn’t do – our monthly Bunny Day events were ‘Christmas around the world’ from page 1 cancelled after March, as was the annual Bunfest. No Kidz ‘n Critters summer camp this year, no giant straw goat, at a height of 42ft! Gvle Goat has gone through attempted kidnappings, crashes and Fraternity and Sorority work groups, no booth at the Farmers’ Market and none of the summer adop- has been burned. You can find Gvle Goat on Instagram @gavelbocken. tion events that we usually attend. For months we didn’t have our volunteers at the shelter and could Moving on to the , the city of San Fernando holds a Ligligan Parul, which is a giant lantern only schedule a skeleton crew to care for the animals here. festival. The Parul consists of thousands of spinning lights made of bamboo, paper and are shaped as But that doesn’t mean we weren’t busy! As soon as the shutdown hit we put out a plea to our vol- stars. These lanterns symbolize the Star of . Masses start December 16 and end on Christmas unteers to see who might be able to foster an animal rather than have them sit in their kennels. Of Eve. Celebrations on the other hand last until Three Kings is celebrated. On Christmas evening, people course, at that time we expected it would only be for a couple weeks! Our wonderful corps of volun- go to church and come back for dinner. This dinner consists of roasted pig (lechon), fruit salad, ham, teer readily reached out to help, and all but a few animals moved into temporary homes. rice cakes, steamed rice and bibingkas. We used the initial down time to switch shelter software – getting it configured and training staff In Jamaica, a lot happens during the holiday season. Jonkanoo is a street parade where people dress on how to use it. That was a major change and we’re still tweaking and modifying and learning in scary costumes. Some of these scary characters include: Pitchy Patchy, The Horse Head, Belly more about it. When we slowly started doing adoptions again it quickly became apparent that we Woman and the Devil. After Christmas the Grand Market comes around. It is a large part of the Jamaican needed an online application form, and to figure out how to do the adoption process with the Shelter- tradition. At 6 p.m. the evening part of the Grand Market starts. Vendors sell jerk chicken, candy canes, in-Place order in effect, social distancing and appropriate protections for both the public and our sugarcane, toys, sweets, clothes, etc. Also, Jamaicans clean their houses from top to bottom. They re- staff. We established a process, and although it’s a bit slower with all the emailing back and forth, place curtains and repaint their whole house! Come dinner, they feast on turkey, curry goat, stewed ox- etc., it seems to be working! Our animals are loving their Zoom/Facetime dates and while it doesn’t tail, red wine and rum , and pigeon pea rice, which is a very important dish. substitute for being able to come and browse the animals in person, it seems to be working for the Last but not least, Mexico. is very important to the Hispanic community. Members of public too! It’s great to see all the animals heading to their new homes (via curbside delivery!) and the church present shepherd plays; these plays retell stories of the true meaning of Christmas. Houses we actually have not experienced any increase in returns. are decorated with evergreens, moss, flowers and paper lanterns. At some point, kids go Of course, we opened our doors again during the two major fires in this area. Fortunately, every- around singing to neighbors and friends, they sing about Joseph and Mary looking for a room to stay one seemed better prepared and help was being offered everywhere. We took in evacuees’ animals in. 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He legal- saying a black woman has to get the job. ized same-sex marriage in San These people don’t mention naming the best possible senator or county Francisco, and later the U.S. one with a shot of winning election on their own; only of naming In this season of giving, I Supreme Court put a stamp of people with particular ethnicities and skin colors. Newsom also am reminded of service approval on the controversial must appoint a replacement for Xavier Becerra as state attorney providers that do just that. move. He committed a sort of general once Becerra becomes President-elect Joe Biden’s secre- Many of us are feeling the im- sacrilege by contesting the tary of Health and Human Services. And if Newsom makes a sen- pacts of Coronavirus. Whether 2010 primary election against ator of his friend and early supporter Padilla, he’ll have to name a it be financial impacts due to a the almost sainted (among Cal- new secretary of state. There’s also the real possibility California’s loss of wages, uncertainty ifornia Democrats) Jerry other U.S. senator, Dianne Feinstein, will retire at 87, and also about health, or issues locating Brown, then settled for lieu- need replacing. food assistance, I would like to tenant governor and went on to Whatever Newsom does, he’ll make many people unhappy. remind you of some invaluable become governor in 2018. And But it would be poor form for Newsom to resign suddenly as resources. more. governor, letting Lt. Gov. Elena Kounalakis replace him and then 2-1-1 Sonoma County, a Thomas D. Elias Things look different for put him in the Senate. Folks who pull that maneuver rarely win program of United Way of the California focus Newsom today, after 10 later on their own. Wine Country, is the compre- months of the coronavirus pan- Then there are Newsom’s own missteps. No governor could hensive information and refer- City of RP Updates demic, his continued failure to look much worse than Newsom did when he joined high-priced ral service for Sonoma County. By City Manager act against big utilities while they keep causing wildfires and the lobbyist friends last fall in a soiree at Napa County’s Michelin- It is a free service that con- Darrin Jenkins of his old friend Kamala Harris to America’s vice presi- starred, hyper-expensive French Laundry restaurant. After warn- nects community members to dent-elect. ing Californians not to eat indoors at restaurants or to participate information about critical Whatever choices he makes now seem to cause him trouble. in gatherings of more than 10, Newsom was caught with a party of health and human services available in their community. 2-1-1 is Start with his conducting almost daily televised updates on 12 in a space that could barely be considered outdoors. available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 utilizes both bilin- COVID-19, which leaves him woefully overexposed. Rather than This slimed him with the hypocrite label no politician wants. gual call specialists and a phone-based translation service to offer stepping in with comforting words and occasional actions to ease But Newsom still can redeem himself with voters. He apologized 2-1-1 information and referral in over 150 languages. the crisis for Californians, Newsom has come to be regarded by for the French Laundry embarrassment, just as he earlier did for a For those that need food, housing, Coronavirus testing, and fi- many as a sort of prison warden or spokesman for the disease, years-ago affair with his former best friend’s wife. He’s certainly nancial assistance, 2-1-1 can help. Services are available by dial- which has so far killed about 20,000 Californians and closed myr- no saint, but that has not yet hurt him at the polls. He also has time ing 2-1-1 from a landline or cell phone in Sonoma County or by iad businesses. to clean up the many problems and scandals at the state’s unem- dialing their toll-free number at 800-325-9604. You can also text California voters have a long habit of dumping overexposed ployment department. your zip code to 898-211 and get connected with text support. politicians, a threat Newsom faces today, due for reelection in less Meanwhile, it’s possible a recall (if it happens) and his quick Search the 2-1-1 resource database online at 211sonoma.org. than two years and facing a recall movement that claims to have French Laundry apology can leave him stronger than before. For Listos California is an effort based on an investment of public collected more than half the 1.495 million signatures needed to one thing, a recall election in 2021 would put Newsom into cam- funds, to provide support and information to our most vulnerable force a special election. paign mode early and likely get many voters accustomed to back- populations for disasters. Listos California offers disaster pre- Among the overexposed, Brown served two terms as governor ing him. paredness information in indigenous languages at its Farmworkers in the 1970s, then was beaten for the Senate in 1980. Once his fa- So it’s premature, at the very least, to dismiss Newsom as Initiative webpage ListosCalifornia.org ther Pat Brown had served two terms, Republican Ronald Reagan doomed because of his mistakes and the dicey choices he faces. Some helpful programs that you will likely hear about from our retired him in 1966, long before governors had term limits. friends at 2-1-1 include the following: Now Newsom must make appointments to at least two major Email Thomas Elias at [email protected]. His book, "The Low-wage workers may be entitled to some time off for offices and possibly as many as four within the next month. He’s Burzynski Breakthrough, The Most Promising Cancer Treatment COVID-19 related absences, including some form of wage re- under pressure from ethnic groups of all types in this day of iden- and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It" is now available in placement while they are not working. California Rural Legal As- tity politics. Latino groups claim he must appoint one of them to a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, visit www.cal- sistance’s (CRLAs) A Guide to COVID-19 Replacement Income the U.S. Senate seat Harris will vacate. If he anoints California’s iforniafocus.net and Job-Protected Leave Programs for Californian Workers pro- vides an overview of these benefits. You can reach CRLA at their Santa Rosa office at 707-528-9941. Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides reimburse- History-2002 Sweeping up ment for paid leave costs related to Covid-19. Eligible businesses must have fewer than 500 employees. Main Street Small Business Tax Credit allows a small business Funny police reports hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use Officers from the Rohnert influence of drugs and booked solutions taxes. Eligible businesses must have 100 or fewer employees as of Park Dept. of Public Safety into Sonoma County Jail. By Irene Hilsendager 9. Did you know when buy- Dec. 31, 2019 and suffered a 50 percent decrease or more in in- went to Motel 6 Thursday The charge of assault with a 1. Did you know you can ing grapefruit, always look for come tax gross receipts, when comparing Q2 2020 to Q2 2019. morning to make an arrest for deadly weapon, heavy boots in make a butter exten- the fruit that is a consis- Tax Relief and Extensions are available for most taxpayer re- an outstanding warrant on this case, was lodged in the af- der? Stretch a pound of tent round shape, feels turns due between Dec. 1, 2020 and , 2021. Jaime A. 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Take our Coronavirus Community Impact survey at With both of them and a finger, allegedly from the tinue beating until the mix- they should be no www.rpcity.org/survey to let us know how we can help. You are was a computer and shoes of his son. The son was ture is smooth. Chill as a thicker than a normal not alone. color printer which booked into Sonoma County solid. pencil? were being used to Jail. 2. Did you know butter 11. Did you know that a sin- grind out counterfeit A white male about 42 to 45 may be stored in the freezer for gle helping of broccoli will pro- Older adults can stay checks. years of age, 5’ 10” in height up to six months? Wrap it well vide you with three to four According to the po- with shoulder length gray hair in air-tight freezer wrap. times your daily requirement of connected during the holidays lice report, “This is a common and beard and wearing a T-shirt 3. Did you know cheese that Vitamin C? Though the coronavirus may keep families from traveling to see practice among members of the with marijuana leaves depicted has dried out can still be used? 12. Did you know cauli- loved ones for the holidays, older adults 60+ can still stay connected methamphetamine community,” was said to have brandished a Simply grate and store for use flower will be snowy white if to helpful services, meals and wellness checks by calling the The method is to steal mail 45-caliber handgun inside the with soups or vegetables. soaked in cold, salted water for Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging Information & Assistance from boxes and use the infor- Boulevard Grill in Rohnert 4. Did you know the texture half an prior to cooking? Line at (707) 565-INFO (4636). mation gathered to manufacture Park. It seemed he demanded of fried eggs will be tough if 13. Did you know to remove Helpful, friendly social workers with expertise in aging issues can checks and even credit cards il- his cigarettes back and was also you salt them during the frying the waxy film from your cu- link callers to all types of helpful resources and county and commu- legally. upset because the bartender re- process? cumber, simply rub with vine- nity programs, including peer counseling, meals, caregiver support, Both Arias and Kumar were fused to serve him any more 5. Did you know to prevent gar? The skin is a good source in-home care and transportation to medical and other appointments. booked into Sonoma County drinks. There was a “short ver- boiled eggs from cracking? Just of nutrition and helps in the di- They can problem-solve with callers or caregivers about how to ac- Jail on a variety of charges in- bal altercation” in the club’s let them stand in warm water gestion of the cucumber. cess needed goods and services that follow pandemic safety proce- cluding theft of mail, posses- parking lot and to placate the for a few minutes prior to cook- 14. Did you know you can dures. For social connection, social workers refer callers to programs sion of stolen property, guy, his ciggies were returned ing. place peeled garlic in a jar of at agencies such as Petaluma People Services Center and Catholic possession of methampheta- to him. He then disappeared be- 6. Did you know eggs should olive oil? It extends the garlic’s Charities, whose volunteers offer daily or weekly wellness check- mine and possession of items fore the police arrived. be stored with the large end up? life and gives you a flavored in calls for isolated older adults. with serial number removed. A “very uncooperative fe- This keeps the air pocket in the oil. Social workers speak English or Spanish and will arrange inter- Officers John Garretson, Sgt. male victim” told police her large end and the yolk in the 15. Did you know the best pretation in other languages or communication accommodations. Dave Saldana and Steve Horton boyfriend threatened her with a center. way to store mushrooms in the The hours for the Information & Assistance Line are Monday-Fri- responded to the area of South- 10mm handgun near a Rohnert 7. Did you know you should refrigerator is to wrap them in day, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. During other times, please leave a voicemail and west Blvd. and Country Club Park motel and then dropped store your eggs in the carton? It paper towels first? a social worker will respond within 48 hours. They will also answer Drive at 11:30 p.m. February her off on a back road outside tends to slow down moisture 16. Did you know when bak- questions by email at [email protected]. 12, answering a call about a city limits. This was at about 9 loss and helps stop them from ing potatoes in the microwave, After the first connection, social workers will offer a follow up naked man who had abandoned a.m. Friday . A picking up fridge odors. stick four toothpicks into the call to check if the caller’s needs have been met. his car and walked away with Sonoma County Sheriff’s Of- 8. Did you know if you buy potato like little legs? This al- The goal of the Information & Assistance Line is to help provide the motor still running. Garret- fice sergeant was contacted and brown eggs one week and white lows the air to circulate around every older adult in our County the knowledge and access to pro- son knew what to look for since drove up, but she refused to di- eggs the next week you will al- the potato and it will cook more grams that help them live longer, live safely and live well in any lo- this was the second time he was vulge any information. Rohnert ways know which ones are the evenly. cation they call home. called on this type of incident Park police arrived on the scene freshest? For more information about this free, year-round program, visit of a naked man abandoning his a few minutes later but she still sonomacounty.ca.gov/Human-Services/Adult-and-Aging/Area- car. refused to talk. No crime, so no Agency-on-Aging/707-565-INFO/ or call (707) 565-5900. They found the suspect, report was filed. “Live as if you were to Leonard J. Pukanic, 46, of die tomorrow. Rohnert Park on Camino Coro- Irene Hilsendager’s column Learn as if you were to nado. He was arrested on al- each week touches on moments live forever.” leged charges of public in the history of Cotati, Rohnert Mahatma Gandhi intoxication and/or under the Park and Penngrove.

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We warranty all our work & work with all insurance companies 101 Golf Course Dr. - Rohnert Park. - 707-585-3500 6- Friday, December 25, 2020 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice 24 Hour Fitness remains open during shutdown By Natasha Senteney I’ve only seen it in person three times: A large gazebo style tent Rohnert Park’s 24-Hour Fitness Club has established an outdoor COVID-19 ap- surrounded by chain-link fence. The first time I laughed. “No way,” proved work-out area in the parking lot in front of their Commerce Blvd location. I snickered, “seriously?” My children are embarrassed—perhaps Robert Grant they imagine my immature jeers can be heard, or even sensed, across the parking lot. Their worries aren’t entirely baseless—I am loud and rarely subtle. “I am so driving past that,” I taunt as I open our car’s trunk to load in the groceries. We’re in front of Grocery Outlet in Rohnert Park, and across the parking lot sits the mammoth 24 Hour Fitness tent that I have been gawking at since we left the store. Rather than taking the nearest exit, I drive to the far side of the lot, “because it’s easier to turn left onto Commerce at the light,” I ex- plain. It is easier, as anyone knows who has ever attempted the al- ternative exit directly across from Safeway, closer to the Expressway and the never-ending barrage of traffic. However, I can admit that the lure of the tent, in a way amusing and comical, is my primary motivation. Underneath the tent, members sweat and huff away at their machines, vulnerable to the stares of passersby. Someone at a treadmill glares at me as we pass, which I don’t fault them for. On a trip to the bank a few days after this I see it again. Members walk to and from their cars, some with towels draped over their shoulders, and two people, who appear to be employees, stand at the opening of the surrounding fence, prepared to greet those who come and go and talking with one another while watching over the activity inside. This time I sense a feeling of annoyance rising up within me. stood at the entrance as gym-goers, although not as many this early many others have. This is not to say, definitively, that it is safe or Sonoma County had just instituted a second stay-at-home order the in the morning, walked to and from their cars. I slowly circled appropriate for gyms to remain open, but that as our own individual day before. Outdoor dining was no longer permitted, hair salons and around the tent, which in hindsight may have been somewhat off- practices have the potential for flaws, so does our government’s and barbershops were directed to cease operations, and many other ac- putting for those inside, although my intention was only for clarity so do the businesses. As we should question our own subjectivities, tivities outside of work and essential services were put on hold— and understanding. According to the 24 Hour Fitness health proto- we should also question the subjective reality of our governing en- yet here remained this tent, proudly erect and surrounded by cols, members are required to wear masks inside the facility, they tities—their motivations and their reasoning. neighboring businesses, some of which had been forced to close are also advised to maintain appropriate physical distance from other According to Sonoma County, gyms are allowed to remain open while gyms across the state have been permitted to continue opera- members as well as employees, sanitize machines before and after outdoors to facilitate health and wellness through exercise, but it can tions. Since the first implementations of pandemic-related restric- use, etc. From my limited viewpoint, it appeared as though this gym be argued that there are safer, more accessible means of achieving tions, it has become apparent that our individual and collective location, as well as its members, were adhering to state, local and this. Adding to this, I have heard, from my neighbors, my friends, interpretations of what is essential are subjective. Perhaps I have a company health guidelines. Although peak hours of operation, which and my family, frequent expressions of confusion about the guide- general bias against gyms which prevents me from remaining en- I was not able to observe, may or may not provide a different picture, lines our state and local governments have been using to determine tirely objective in my criticism. I could never really afford to belong they were, in this snapshot, following all of the rules. The gym mem- what can stay open and what needs to close. This confusion stems, to a gym or dedicate the time and effort necessary to gain any meas- bers were further away from each other than I was from the barista mainly, from the seemingly vague nature of any existing guidelines. urable benefit from its use. I had always gotten my exercise by al- who handed me my coffee. Who is making these decisions and how do the make them? Are ternative means—through necessity, during a time before I owned I am out and about, not unlike many other members of my com- there instances where influence, rather than health-related science, a car when my legs or a bicycle were my only mode of travel, or munity, far more often than I should be under the current circum- might play a role in these determinations? In light of the significant through play. A gym has never registered as essential with me, but stances. I don’t have the luxury of shopping in bulk as some may pushback from the fitness industry against pandemic-related restric- that, arguably, is also subjective, a conclusion based on my own ex- have—my refrigerator is too small and my bank account too empty. tions in comparison to other, lesser equipped industries, and with perience which may differ from another’s. Having a child with additional/different needs, I am also often com- the absence of clear guidelines and communication from our policy The morning I began to write this article I drove past the tent a pelled to more frequently venture out for necessary supplies. Al- makers, it may appear as though the squeakiest wheel does in fact third time, but not before picking up a coffee at a drive-thru shop though I have tried my best to follow guidelines and keep myself get the grease. on my way there. As was the case the time before, two employees and others safe, I have broken some of the rules, so to speak, just as Sonoma Raceway’s 10th ‘Sebastopol’ from page 1 John’s March against stomach cancer Sonoma Raceway will team up with No Stomach For Cancer for the 10th annual John’s March Against Stomach Cancer on Saturday, Jan.9, but the popular event will take a virtual turn for 2021. John’s March, the only major fundraiser for No Stomach for Cancer on the west coast, is typically a fun-filled walk/run around the raceway’s 12-turn road course. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions, the raceway and No Stomach for Cancer have created a virtual option for 2021 that will allow supporters to participate wherever they are. In its nine-year history, John’s March has raised more than $145,000 for stomach cancer research and awareness. The event was founded and named in honor of longtime raceway spokesperson John Cardinale, who passed away in 2013 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. Participants and donors are encouraged to raise awareness and increase their impact by registering and creating a team page at www.crowdrise.com/johns-march. Registration is $40 per person; partici- pants will receive a custom John’s March face mask, plus a No Stomach for Cancer lapel pin and bracelet by mail. Participants can also post pictures of themselves completing their virtual John’s March, as well as images of loved ones affected by gastric cancer, on the John’s March Facebook event page at https://fb.me/e/1SElETj0N. No Stomach for Cancer is a non-profit organization that works to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer, provide a support network for affected families, and support research efforts for screening, early detection, treatment and prevention. 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Acceptance – People may say, “It’s going to be OK,” or “I my staff through difficult hos- stages of grief during or after hospice situations: can’t fight it, I may as well prepare for it.” They begin to come to pice situations. 1. Denial – People may feel shock, disbelief or numbness. De- terms with the fact that death is coming or has come. Caregiver of the Month nial or numbness can be a helpful defense mechanism. Denial is a For family caregivers, grief can happen before and after death. Tammy Queen felt over- way for the mind to take in shocking news more slowly. While Anticipatory grief is just as real as grief after losing someone whelmed at the thought of los- this stage is typically a temporary one, some people can become close. It’s important to address these stages of grief. Seek out a ing a longtime client, so during locked in this stage. counselor or support group through a community or faith organi- the client’s first week of hos- 2. Anger – Feeling anger is a natural reaction to loss. Naming it zation. Several of our local hospice organizations in Sonoma pice care, Tammy got on the and expressing it can be healthy and help people move on. People County offer free grief counseling in private sessions and group phone and called her Home In- can be angry with themselves (feeling that they should have taken settings. stead Senior Care office. She better care of their loved one) or with others (being mad at the per- let her emotions go and shared son who is dying or has died for not taking better care of his or her Julie Ann Soukoulis is the owner of Home Instead Senior care a cathartic cry with a staffer. health.) office in Rohnert Park, mother of two and passionate about Navigating the aging journey “She was awesome, listening 3. Bargaining – Bargaining often involves the hope that some- healthy living at all ages. Having cared for her own two parents, Julie Ann Soukoulis to me,” Tammy said. how death can be postponed or delayed. People may have she understands your struggles and aims, through her website, In fact, professional care- thoughts of wishing the nightmare of losing someone is just a bad www.homeinstead.com/sonoma to educate and encourage seniors givers can become like family, dream or wishing they could turn back time somehow. & caregivers. Have a caregiving or aging concern? She’d love to being asked to play a role in services and other intimate 4. Depression – Depression in a person who is dying or watch- hear from you at 586-1516 anytime family moments. But these close personal attachments can make ing a loved one die may not be clinical depression, but rather a Embrace the Christmas The holidays really Story and enjoy the season are good for us! On the first Christmas Mary and Joseph had traveled to Bethle- The Holidays are getting a lot of bad press this year! The hem to pay their taxes. They were among a multitude of other stress, the money, the isolation! people who were making the same trip for the same reason. But it turns out they are still really good for us. Dr. Sebastian The Bible says there was no room for them in the Inn. They Ocklenburg gives us three reasons in an article from Psychology found refuge in a stable and in the night, Mary delivered her Today! baby. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a 1. Singing together decreases stress and increases social cow's trough. bonding Soon Shepherds watching their sheep in the fields were alerted Singing Christmas carols together is an important part of the by a heavenly host of angels about the special baby who had been Christmas tradition in many families. One study from Michigan born. They quickly made hast to celebrate and worship the new has shown that this tradition can increase physical and psycho- baby Jesus. Eventually in the Bible story Wise men from the East logical well-being as well as increasing social bonds between traveled a long distance to see the new child. They brought with people that sing together. them gifts of , and and worshipped him. In the study, the scientists investigated the neurochemistry and When you read the first couple of chapters of Matthew and social flow of group singing. They found the group singing lead to a decrease of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), a marker Luke's gospels you learn Christmas is about Jesus. Mind, Body and Spirit You also learn he was loved, held in the arms of his mother, of stress and arousal. Thus, group singing seems to decrease Dr. Glenn Mollette adored by the shepherds and worshiped by wise astrologers who Steven Campbell stress. Moreover, improvised group singing leads to an increase went to great effort and time to visit him in oxytocin, a hormone that has been linked to social bonding in This Christmas we should all once again embrace the baby humans. This shows that singing together increase social bonding Jesus and celebrate his deity and mission to bring love and peace to our hearts. We need his love and between the people that sing. peace. We need his . Even in the hardest times of life people have found the joy of 2. A Christmas spirit network in the brain Jesus at Christmas time. Often the simplest things have a way of bringing the most joy. A baby in a In this (somewhat ironically written) study, the authors used magnetic resonance imaging to local- . Peasant shepherds dropping by to say hello. Strangers visiting later to bring some gifts. ize the Christmas spirit in the human brain. To this end, they investigated 10 people who celebrated The people of Christmas are those who are the players of Christmas. We don't pay that much at- Christmas and 10 people without a Christmas tradition. Participants were shown Christmas-themed tention to the sheep of Christmas, the donkeys or the camels. The people are what make Christmas pictures while their brains were scanned in an MRI machine. special. There would not be without the baby, Mary and Joseph. The result: People that celebrated Christmas showed increased brain activity when viewing Christ- Who are the people in your Christmas story? Growing up it was Mama Mollette, Mama Hinkle mas-related pictures in the sensory motor cortex, the premotor and primary motor cortex, and the and Grandpa Hinkle, uncles and aunts, first cousins. Parents Walt and Eula Mollette, sisters and parietal lobule when compared to controls without a Christmas tradition. These brain regions have brothers and their children. Later my church families became very significantly involved in my been associated with spirituality, somatic senses, and recognition of facial emotions in previous stud- Christmas story. Today there are new faces of extended family, their spouses and now grandchildren. ies. The authors concluded that there is a Christmas spirit network in the brain, but also clearly re- The landscape has dramatically changed. mark that these findings should be interpreted with caution and that more research is needed to fully Years ago, I never imagined Christmas would change so much. Most of the people who I once cel- understand the magic of Christmas. ebrated Christmas with have passed on or live somewhere else. The people you and I celebrate 3. Spending money on gifts for other people can make you happier than spending it on your- Christmas with this year will soon pass on or relocate to live somewhere else. The point is this, em- self brace your Christmas while you can. Embrace your people while you can. The people in your life are Can money buy happiness? Maybe it can but in an unexpected way. Buying Christmas presents for your Christmas. all your loved ones can be expensive, but it might still be the best way to spend your money to pro- Christmas gifts, trees and decorations are all nice and fun. However, give love and as safely as you mote your own happiness, according to science. In one study from 2008, the authors asked partici- can because of Covid-19, celebrate each other this year. It's always the people of Christmas who pants to rate their happiness in the morning. The scientists then gave each participant an envelope make up the Christmas story. While our celebrations this year may be remotely, use your telephone, with money (either $5 or $20 ) that they had to spend until 5 p.m. that day. computers and whatever means you have to connect with your most precious gifts of Christmas - the Participants were then randomly assigned to different spending groups, e.g. they were told to people in your life. spend the money on a bill, an expense, a gift for themselves, or a gift for someone else. After 5 p.m. the participants were called and had to report their happiness again. Independent of the amount that they could, participants that bought a gift for someone else showed the greatest increase in happiness in the afternoon. Thus, spending money to buy a gift for someone else actually makes you happier Merry Christmas and than buying a gift for yourself. My own thoughts… I favorite time of the year is Christmas, and I begin celebrating it in July! More specifically, I begin celebrating the holidays when the Sonoma County Fair is held in July and August. Why the Happy New Year fair? Because the fair means that we are closer to Christmas then away from it. Then Costco and Lowes begin celebrating it in September by bringing out their Christmas stuff. removable replacement tooth, York. He asked the class what Err…Steve! They’re bringing out their stuff to sell them! which she rarely wears due to they wanted for Christmas and Absolutely! But I get to celebrate the holidays in my mind as I walk around their aisles looking at the fact that she always wears noticed that almost all of the all their wonderful Christmas stuff! a mask in public. Plus, she en- students had at least one front And our brains believe what we tell them! (Where have I heard that before?) joys freaking out her 5-year- tooth missing as they answered So, as everything else Christmas begins in our mind with the singing and the spirit and the love. old grandson by taking her in a lisp. That night he wrote So although it will be different this year, have a WONDERFUL Holiday Season!!! mask off and smiling like a the song in 30 minutes. jack-o-lantern. On December 6, 1948 Spike Steven Campbell is the author of “Making Your Mind Magnificent.” His seminar “Taming Your With that said, I gave many Jones and the City Slickers first Mind, Unleashing Your Life” is now available online at stevenrcampbell.teachable.com. For more patients great new smiles this recorded the song and in 1949, information, call Steven Campbell at 707-480-5507 year by fixing their front teeth, it reached number one on the especially this month, which Pop Charts. The song sold reminds me of an article that I nearly one and a half million Defendant ordered to pay restitution wrote five years ago. ‘All I copies in less than two months. Want for Christmas Is My Two It has since been recorded by Defendant Joseph Fraga ter. The horses were found to be restitution amount reflected the The Wealth of Health Front Teeth’ article follows. numerous artists, among them: Rafael, 67 years old of extremely malnourished and had expenses incurred by CHANGE Cloverdale, was ordered to pay various untreated medical condi- in rehabilitating and housing the George Malkemus Every year during the holi- Alvin and the Chipmunks, days, I have a number of pa- Mariah Carey, George Strait, $76,816.79 in restitution to the tions. The horses were seized by horses. Christmas 2020 is so differ- tients who have broken off a The Andrew Sisters, the cast of Sonoma County Change Organ- Sonoma County Animal Serv- The case was prosecuted by ent. Usually, we have Christ- front tooth or have missing Sesame Street, The Boston ization (CHANGE,) a non-profit ices and then transferred to Deputy District Attorneys Mari- mas with family and Christmas front teeth and want to have Pops and Gardner’s favorite Nat dedicated to preventing equine CHANGE; the organization then anna Green and Jessalee Mills. cheer with friends, but not this their smile back for Christmas. King Cole. In a 1995 interview, abuse, following a hearing held treated, rehabilitated, and re- The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Covid 2020 Christmas. Shelter- I am always reminded of the Gardner said, "I was amazed at by the Honorable Peter Otten- homed all 12 horses. The horses Office and Sonoma County Ani- ing at home, social distancing song "All I Want for Christmas the way that silly little song was weller on Wednesday December all remained in the care of mal Services headed the investi- and mask wearing is the norm Is My Two Front Teeth." I picked up by the whole coun- 16 in Sonoma County Superior CHANGE for anywhere from gation. this holiday season. Gratefully, often joke with these patients try." Court. The defendant had pled three months to two years. The crazy 2020 will be over with about the song. They agree. I This December, I helped “no contest” to three counts of the coming New Year. And even had a gentleman return three patients with new cos- felony animal neglect/abuse on 2021 will begin with Great wearing a Santa Hat and metic dentures. They had a few , 2018 and was sentenced ing The Community Hope - Covid-19 vaccines will brought Christmas treats for the remaining broken and infected to five years of probation and Serv be available soon. The first office staff after having his two ugly teeth. Understandably 240 hours of community service Northern California vaccine front teeth fixed with beautiful they had been avoiding smiling work. He was also ordered not to For Over 50 Years was given on December 16 at crowns. He serenaded us with a for many years and were ex- possess animals for five years. At Kaiser San Rafael and 4,875 merry rendition of "All I Want tremely self-conscious about the time of his plea the court or- doses were given to Sonoma for Christmas Is My Two Front their mouths. One of the pa- dered that the specific amount of restitution was to be determined      County the next day. Many Teeth." We all smiled and tients was in constant pain from more vaccinations remain to be laughed, he especially. his infected teeth. All three had at a later date. given over the next several During the holiday season in let their teeth go bad from a ter- The underlying charges in the FEATURING MILGARD  months, as cases soar in the 1944, Donald Yetter Gardner at rible fear of dental treatment, case resulted from a law enforce- ment investigation conducted in   county and state. So, let's enjoy age 31 wrote the Christmas related to bad experiences when WINDOWS & DOORS,    the holiday and be smart and song "All I Want for Christmas young. Using Conscious Seda- March, 2018 that discovered a deceased horse on the defen-  stay safe until the pandemic is Is My Two Front Teeth." He tion, they were made comfort-  INSULATED GLASS over. And let’s celebrate the was inspired while teaching able, had the remaining teeth dant’s property. A further search uncovered 12 additional horses end of 2020 on New Year’s Day music to his wife’s second   EPLACEMENT - Hurray, Harrah! grade class is Smithtown, New ‘Christmas’ see page 11 without adequate food and shel- R , My dental practice has been SCREENS, SHOWER staying safe with many added 2 safety procedures since reopen- Towing4 ServiceH o OORS IRRORS ing on June 3rd. So thankfully, ur D & M no Covid-19 cases. Lien Sale Cars One interesting change in dentistry during the pandemic is that smile esthetics are not nearly as important - since everyone is expected to wear a We offer private property towing protective mask. Usually when a patient breaks a front tooth, they wanted an immediate fix. I would quickly see them for an Medium, Heavy & emergency visit to restore their smile. Now they can wear their mask till time allows a normal Commercial Towing  Stewart • 5725 Redwood Dr. scheduled visit. I have an ac- Competative Rates tive 65-year-old female patient Rohnert Park, CA 94928 who fractured her upper front tooth at the gum line and is pa- 707-588-1250 Monday thru Friday tiently waiting for an implant. 3971 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the meantime, I made her a 795-6976 8- Friday, December 25, 2020 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice Flying Frog camp The Flying Frog Academy is presenting a winter camp from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The winter camp is for children of essential workers. The acad- emy was cleared to run a camp in their facility for children of es- sential workers. If you are an essential worker and would like to register your child or have questions, call or email them at 707-292- 8201 or [email protected]. PG&E offering more than 120 College Scholarships Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced that schol- arship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing education stu- dents with a primary residence that’s a PG&E customer in Northern and Central California. More than 120 awards totaling nearly $300,000 are being made available through PG&E’s employee resource group (ERG) and en- gineering network group (ENG) scholarships. These scholarships are awarded annually to help offset the cost of higher education. ERG and ENG scholarship winners will receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 for exemplary scholastic achievement and community leadership. PG&E ERG and ENG scholarship information, including criteria and applications, is available on PG&E’s website. To be considered for a scholarship, all applications must be submitted by Feb. 12, 2021. “Many of our ERG scholarship recipients are the first in their fam- ilies to attend college. They will be tomorrow’s leaders and innova- tors. Our ERG scholarships take on even more importance this year because some of our applicants could’ve experienced financial chal- lenges due to COVID-19. We’re proud to invest in these promising young people,” said Mary King, PG&E vice president of human re- sources and chief diversity officer. “It’s more than just funds for tuition. Many of our applicants are looking to ensure their families wouldn’t have to make significant financial sacrifices so they could pursue college. These students are more than just straight A’s and perfect test scores. They’re inspiring members of our community destined to accomplish great things,” said Alyssa Piring, a PG&E gas program manager who previously received an ERG scholarship. Since 1989, PG&E’s ERGs and ENGs have awarded more than $5 million in scholarships to thousands of recipients. The funds are raised totally through employee donations, employee fundraising events and Campaign for the Community, the company’s employee giving program. Nearly 6,000 PG&E employees belong to the ERGs and ENGs. Each group helps further the company’s commitment to serving its communities and growing employee engagement. PG&E’s ERG and ENG scholarships are available through these 13 groups: 1. Access Network (individuals with disabilities) 2. Asian 3. Black 4. Latino 5. Legacy (tenured employees) 6. MEENA (Middle East, and ) 7. National Society of Black Engineers Doing a toy drive during a pandemic (STEM career employees) Today, our club members distributed bags of food and bags of toys for underprivileged families in our community. Because of lockdown 8. NuEnergy (newer employees) restrictions, we were not able to do our personal deliveries this year. However, we did a scheduled drive-thru, with masked members 9. PrideNetwork (LGBT employees) and a masked Santa doing a no-contact hand-off. While not all the pomp & circumstance of prior years, the bottom line was that we 10. Samahan (Filipino) were still able to help those in need and make the holidays a little bit brighter for their children. 11. Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (STEM ca- Photos-Wulff Reinhold reer employees) 12. Veterans 13. Women’s Network In addition to the PG&E scholarships, the Pacific Service Em- ployees Association (PSEA), a non-profit mutual benefit organiza- tion serving PG&E employees and retirees, also provides scholarships for dependents of company employees. About COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccines that may potentially prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) are emerging, though there is not yet an authorized or approved vac- cine to prevent the disease. The federal government, through Oper- ation Warp Speed, has been working since the pandemic started to       make one or more COVID-19 vaccines available as soon as possible. Sonoma County will follow prioritization guidelines established by federal author-        ities including the Centers for ")%    Disease Con- trol and Pre- ) ' vention and the California De- &##(" %"******!) ' $( (" (#  partment of )%" **&#'(!"#) Public Health. ' !)(*****%(&# '" )& )%" Prioritization (#*&' decisions are ""#"**& (#" **(# !) ' * not made at the " **  %"** ")(&# ")$""# **)%" local level. Plans for vaccine distribution are well underway and are being " &&#* (#" **#' (# *&' **$( tailored at local levels to include specific community needs. Details #'**)( )( *  &&# &'"**** &# '(&('"  including when a vaccine is released and how much will be available are being considered in the distribution plans. $%(%*****" )%" !) ' )& We know that many people have questions about the vaccine. Vaccines are rigorously reviewed by the Center for Disease Control ("* and Prevention (CDC) and by the California Department of Public  Health. We also know that there are many people who want to get  &&# "%$ &&&& #   % the vaccine because it can mean that we keep our loved ones safe, %"***** ")(&# $( &#)(#" #)( our schools open, get our local businesses back on their feet, and &&&&&&%# #   #" # move our communities forward. As more people are vaccinated, we **& )%" *(#" **( "' *  **# can protect health care and essential workers, people who are at %&&#  &% )%(******" )%" (# &' $( highest risk, and our broader community. It’s also important to remember that stopping the pandemic will  *** ''  )" &&# **& (# * "**(# "" * require using all of the tools that we have. The vaccine is just one &'**)& )%" * *#' *)( * (" * tool. It is not a silver bullet. With relatively few people getting the vaccine during these months, vaccines will initially only have a mar- $ &&&&&%" !# ! # %  **)%( " " (!"#) *$()% *&)%" * ginal impact on limiting the spread of COVID-19. Other tools will continue to be critical to contain the spread of the virus and limit the #&&&# %$$ % ! &"#$% &#'(!"#) strain on hospitals and health care responders. These tools include:  **)& )( (# **#' &" " • Wearing facial coverings • Practicing safe social distancing from those not in our "'**)%" (# "'("#) ***&# )%" households • Staying home when sick and following guidelines on " quarantining and isolation when exposed or infected • And abiding by state and local health orders The County’s role and responsibility in the rollout of the COVID- 19 vaccine is logistics: planning and preparing for the distribution  $"&&    &## of one or more vaccines. Hospitals, health care systems, and com- munity clinics will administer vaccines in compliance with federal, ##  $" "   state and county requirements. Federal authorities also have created a partnership with CVS/Walgreens to disseminate the vaccines " # "&&   %"   !! % # through mobile clinics inside nursing homes and care facilities all over the country. Here are some key facts for December 2020: • 327,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine have been allocated in the first tranche of vaccine to the state of California. • Sonoma County is expected to receive its first allocation of INCREDIBLE RISING MUSTARD SPONSORED BY the Pfizer vaccine – 4,875 doses for first-round shots – Meet the CSC FLOORING & DESIGN TEAM between Wednesday, December 16 and Friday, we are o December 18, 2020. es, pen • Each box contains 975 doses. The county is receiving five Y Your service team boxes. They will be disseminated in the following way: John Patrick, Derek Havstad, Craig & Jessica Ross, • One box for St. Joseph Health for Memorial Hospital in Matt Moniz, Jennifer Lawson, Santa Rosa and Petaluma Valley Hospital Stacy Newton & Laura Edwards • One box for Kaiser Permanente • One box for Sutter Health, Healdsburg Hospital and • Family owned and operated Sonoma Valley Hospital • Two boxes for Sonoma County Health for Aurora Mental • Great values Health, Crisis Stabilization Unit, First Responders and others in Behavioral Health that qualify under Level 1A, • Community oriented Tier 1 prioritization. After this first shipment of Pfizer vaccine: Sutter, Kaiser and Me- 5150 Commerce Blvd. Suite A morial/Petaluma will receive their doses of vaccine directly to their Rohnert Park facilities and not through Public Health. They are the only facilities 707-800-7988 in Sonoma County besides Public Health with the capability to store www.cscflooringanddesign.com vaccine at -70°C. The FDA is expected to approve another vaccine [email protected] candidate, developed by Moderna and the National Institutes of Health, that has proved about as protective as Pfizer’s vaccine on December 17, 2020. A third candidate, by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, is also making its way through the pipeline and is ex- Customer service pected to seek FDA approval for emergency authorization in early January. The Community Voice Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol Friday, December 25, 2020 - 9 Public Notices: FOR THE NOTICE TO EVERYONE: Fictitious Business Name Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement The Intent to bring the allodial title forward File No. 202003522 2020-03602 2020-03670 2020-03695 2020-03730 and to perfect. The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE as Pigs in the Parlor, 825 Santa Rosa Ave., as: Jessica Boone Wine Consulting, 917 as: The Tarot Doula, 616 B Street, Santa as: 1) Terraform Wines, 2) Grasp & Grabble as: Prolacom Realty Advisors, 6033 Mark NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE Santa Rosa, CA 95404, Sonoma County. Maxwell St., Healdsburg, CA 95448. Mailing Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing address: Same. Wines, 3) Sophonisba Wines, 4) Dark Turn West Ln., Santa Rosa, CA 95404 . Mailing SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH- Registered Owner(s): Kyle Ryan Corbin 825 address: Same. Registered Owner: Jessica Registered Owner: Maureen Margaret But- Wines, 5) Nihilist Wines, 6) Dead Stars & address: 422 Larkfield Center #4006, Santa EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWN- Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Boone Bilbro. Business is conducted by tner. Business is conducted by An Indi- Black Holes, 7) Tetrachroma, 8) Vidriado Rosa, CA 95403. Registered Owner: Prola- SHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, M.D.M. This business is conducted by: An Individ- An Individual. The registrant commenced vidual. The registrant commenced to Wines, 9) Albtraum, 10) Mise En Abyme, 11) com Investments Inc. Business is con- Land Patent: #463770 – Sonoma County, ual. to transact business under the fictitious transact business under the fictitious name Corsa All’Oro Wines, 12) Sabelia Wines, 13) ducted by a Corporation. The registrant California The registrant commenced to transact busi- name n/a. Signature: Jessica Bilbro. This N/A. Signature: Maureen Margaret Buttner. Apostate Wines, 14) Cellars, 15) commenced to transact business under the ness under the fictitious name or names statement was filed on 11/20/2020. I hereby This statement was filed on 12/1/2020. I Stone Lantern Wines, 16) World Line Wines, fictitious name n/a. Signature: Preston M Any person with interest may review the above N/A. certify that this copy is a correct copy of the hereby certify that this copy is a correct 17) Rising Tale Wines, 980 Airway Ct., Bldg. Smith, President. This statement was filed record by visiting: S/ Kyle Ryan Corbin, Owner. original statement on file in my office. copy of the original statement on file in my 2, Stes A-F, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing on 12/8/2020. I hereby certify that this copy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cig0CtUA9 This statement was filed with County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk office. address: 313 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwau- is a correct copy of the original statement niX6ZW6LojK0BO7M7FDpsQP/view?usp= of Sonoma County on 11/16/2020. By /s/ Carrie Anderson Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk kee, WI 53203. Registered Owner: Bright on file in my office. sharing or by contacting Matthew William I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Deputy Seal By /s/ Amanda King Cellars, Inc. Business is conducted by a Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Dakin, Claimant; (925) 998-1019 or copy of the original statement on file in my Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Deputy Seal Corporation. The registrant commenced to By /s/ Carrie Anderson [email protected] no later than office. The Community Voice Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 transact business under the fictitious name Deputy Seal 12/11/2020. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The Community Voice n/a. Signature: Richard Yau, President & Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal CEO. This statement was filed on 12/2/2020. The Community Voice Pub. Once a week commencing /4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 Fictitious Business Statement I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 9, through December 11, 2020. CNS-3420452# 2020-03564 Fictitious Business Statement copy of the original statement on file in my Typo cvorrection 12/25/2020 THE COMMUNITY VOICE The following person(s) are doing business 2020-03672 office. Fictitious Business Statement The Community Voice as: Bermudes Family , 1128 The following person(s) are doing business Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03744 Alexander Valley Rd., Healdsburg, CA as: KS Bookkeeping and Consulting, 8762 By /s/ Amanda King The following person(s) are doing business LIEN SALE Fictitious Business Name Statement 95448. Mailing address: 1013 Magnolia Lancaster Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mail- Deputy Seal as: SPARC, 975 Corporate Center Pkwy, Notice is hereby given that a public lien File No. 202003546 Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952. Registered ing address: Same. Registered Owner: Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 Ste. # 115, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing sale of the following described personal The following person(s) are doing business Owner: 1) Richars A. Bermudes, Trustee, 2) Katie Frydenlund. Business is conducted The Community Voice address: Same. Registered Owner: Chiparc property auction will be held online at: as K1 Transports, 5301 Eunice Street, Frank R. Bermudes Trustee. Business is by an Individual. The registrant com- LLC. Business is conducted by a Limited www.selfstorageauction.com January 2, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, Sonoma County. conducted by A Trust. The registrant com- menced to transact business under the fic- Liability Company. The registrant com- Registered Owner(s): KSEM LLC, 5301 Eu- 2021 – 12:00 p.m. The property is stored menced to transact business under the fic- titious name N/A. Signature: Katie Fictitious Business Statement menced to transact business under the fic- nice Street, Rohnert Park, CA 94928; CA. at Lock It Up Self Storage, 3570 Airway Dr, titious name 10/16/2020. Signature: Frank Frydenlund, Owner. This statement was 2020-03518 titious name n/a. Signature: Joseph Erich This business is conducted by: A Limited Pearson, CEO. This statement was filed on Santa Rosa, CA, 95403. To be sold: KRIS- R. Bermudes, Trustee. This statement was filed on 12/1/2020. I hereby certify that this The following person(s) are doing business Liability Company. 12/8/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is TEN JACO • ERIC CARL CORSEN • filed on 11/18/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- as: Wine Country Curves, 501 4th St., Suite The registrant commenced to transact busi- copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. M3, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailing ad- a correct copy of the original statement on NICHOLAS KURUTZ • GUSTAVO ness under the fictitious name or names ment on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk dress: Same. Registered Owner: Amanda file in my office. PACHECO • KEVIN PHILLIPS • JULIA above N/A. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Amanda King Elizabeth Miron. Business is conducted by Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk HILDA NEVAREZ. This notice is given in S/ Bana Solomon, Managing Member. By /s/ Carrie Anderson Deputy Seal an Individual. The registrant commenced By /s/ Betsy Penn accordance with the provisions of Section This statement was filed with County Clerk Deputy Seal Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 to transact business under the fictitious Deputy Seal of Sonoma County on 11/17/2020. 21700 et seq of the Business & Profes- Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 name 10/5/2020. Signature: Amanda Miron. Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice sions Code of the State of California. The Community Voice This statement was filed on 11/16/2020. I The Community Voice copy of the original statement on file in my hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub.December 18 & 25, 2020. office. copy of the original statement on file in my

The Community Voice Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Statement of Abandonment of office. Fictitious Business Statement By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Name LIEN SALE Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03745 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the By /s/ Norma Gonzalez The following person(s) are doing business CNS-3420464# File No. 2020-03567 Fictitious Business Name Statement The following person(s) listed above have California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Deputy Seal as: Robot Kudos, 2304 Maher Dr., Apt. #3, THE COMMUNITY VOICE File No. 202003565 abandoned the use of the following Ficti- (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Mailing address:

The following person(s) are doing business tious Business Name(s). SCB Commercial, will sell at public auction; personal property The Community Voice Same. Registered Owner: Nima Hejazi. as NEWMARK, 2804 Mission College Boule- 3690 Santa Rosa, Ave., Santa Rosa, CA including but not limited to furniture, cloth- Business is conducted by an Individual. vard Ste 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa 95407. Sonoma County. The Fictitious ing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction The registrant commenced to transact busi- Fictitious Business Statement ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR ness under the fictitious name 6/30/20. Sig- Clara County. Mailing address: c/o Entity 2020-03632 Business Name was filed in Sonoma to be held , 2021 Management, 110 East 59th St., Fl 7, New CHANGE OF NAME nature: Nima Hejazi. This statement was The following person(s) are doing business County on 05/23/2019, File Number 2019- at 10am. York, NY 10022. Case Number: SPR095212 filed on 12/8/2020. I hereby certify that this as: William A. Saks & Company, 2234 Cum- 01960. Registered owner Sonoma County www.selfstorageauction.com. Registered Owner(s): CORNISH & CAREY To all interested persons: Petitioner: copy is a correct copy of the original state- mings Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing Builders, LLC. Business was conducted by: The property is stored at: COMMERCIAL, 2804 Mission College Alexander Chasen Young and Soraya ment on file in my office. address: Same. Registered Owner: Corgi a Limited Liability Company. Signature Eric StoragePro of Santa Rosa, 4420 Sonoma Boulevard Ste 120, Santa Clara, CA 95054; Karimiyanha filed a petition with this court Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Corp. Business is conducted by A Corpo- Keith, President. California Hwy. Santa Rosa, Ca. 95409 for a decree changing names as follows: By /s/ Betsy Penn ration. The registrant commenced to trans- I declare that all information in this state- This business is conducted by: A Corpora- Alexander Chasen Young to Alexander Deputy Seal act business under the fictitious name ment is true and correct. (A registrant who tion. MICHAEL PATRICK Madison Chasen Browne and Soraya Karimiyanha to Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 10/3/2001. Signature: William A. Saks, Pres- declares as true information which he or The registrant commenced to transact busi- Taylor Kennedy Soraya Karimiyanha Browne. THE COURT ident. This statement was filed on she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) The Community Voice ness under the fictitious name or names ORDERS that all persons interested in this 11/24/2020. I hereby certify that this copy This statement was filed with County Clerk above N/A. PubDecember 25, 2020 & January 1, 2021 matter shall appear before this court at the is a correct copy of the original statement of Sonoma County on 11/18/2020. S/ Richard Maletsky, Secretary. hearing indicated below to show cause, if on file in my office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The Community Voice This statement was filed with County Clerk any, why the petition for change of name Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my of Sonoma County on November 18, 2020. should not be granted. Fictitious Business Name Statement By /s/ Amanda King office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Fictitious Business Name Statement Notice of Hearing: January 27, 2021, at 3:00 File No. 202003673 Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my By /s/ Nancy Escobar File No. 202003692 p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior The following person(s) are doing business office. Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Deputy Seal The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- as Wise Otter Educational Services, 875 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The Community Voice Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ness as: RANCHO FELIZ MOBILE HOME dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, Lyon St., Apt. 19, Sonoma, CA 95476, By /s/ Betsy Penn, Deputy Seal The Community Voice PARK, 6607 REDWOOD DRIVE, ROHNERT CA 95403. Sonoma County. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Registered Owner(s): Margaret Easling, 875 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 Fictitious Business Statement PARK, CA 94928. Mailing Address: 1910 S. CNS-3419059# ARCHIBALD AVE. STE S, ONTARIO, CA be published once a week for four succes- Lyon St., Apt. 19, Sonoma, CA 95476. THE COMMUNITY VOICE 2020-03330 Fictitious Business Statement 91761 sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing This business is conducted by: an Individ- The following person(s) are doing business 2020-03651 Registered Owner(s): MILLENNIUM HOUS- on the petition in the following newspaper ual. as: Elder and Holly Apothecary, 2428 The following person(s) are doing business ING, LLC, 611 ANTON BLVD. STE #890, of general circulation, printed in this The registrant commenced to transact busi- Fictitious Business Name Statement Sycamore Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. as: 5-M Construction, 3233 Meadow Glen COSTA MESA, CA 92626 county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box ness under the fictitious name or names File No. 202003459 Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner: Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing address: This business is conducted by: a limited li- 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. above N/A. The following person(s) are doing business Arianna Elisabeth Hauck. Business is con- Same. Registered Owner: Patrick McEach- ability company Dated: December 4, 2020. S/ Margaret Easling, Owner. as Alcazar Bro's Pumping 3455 Santa Rosa ducted by An Individual. The registrant ern. Business is conducted by An Individ- The registrant(s) commenced to transact /s/ Jennifer V. Dollard, Judge of the Supe- This statement was filed with County Clerk Ave. #77, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, Sonoma commenced to transact business under the ual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business rior Court of Sonoma County on December 1, 2020. County. Registered Owner(s): Pedro Al- fictitious name n/a. Signature: Arianna business under the fictitious name name or names listed above on 09/12/2003. Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & January 1, 2021 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct cazar Valencia 3455 Santa Rosa Ave. #77, Hauck. This statement was filed on 2/16/2001. Signature: Patrick McEachern. MILLENNIUM HOUSING, LLC The Community Voice copy of the original statement on file in my Santa Rosa, CA 95407. 11/3/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is office. This statement was filed on 11/30/2020. I S/ LORI CARRAWAY, VICE PRESIDENT, This business is conducted by: An Individ- a correct copy of the original statement on hereby certify that this copy is a correct This statement was filed with the County Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ual. file in my office. copy of the original statement on file in my Clerk of Sonoma County on 12/02/2020. Fictitious Business Statement 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8/21 The registrant commenced to transact busi- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk office. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 2020-03703 CNS-3423160# ness under the fictitious name or names By /s/ Amanda King Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my The following person(s) are doing business THE COMMUNITY VOICE Deputy Seal as: The Bohemian Gardens, P.O. Box 26, above N/A. By /s/ Nancy Escobar office. S/ Pedro Alcazar Valencia, Owner. Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Occidental, CA 95465. Mailing address: Deputy Seal William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed with County Clerk The Community Voice By /s/ Cristal Lopez, Deputy Seal Same. Registered Owner: 1) Sandra A. Feld- Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 man 2) James N. Feldman. Business is File No. 202003674 of Sonoma County on 11/12/2020. The Community Voice 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1/21 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct CNS-3414771# conducted by a Married Couple. The reg- The following person(s) are doing business copy of the original statement on file in my Fictitious Business Statement THE COMMUNITY VOICE istrant commenced to transact business as Worker Bee Nursery, 5275 Sebastopol office. 2020-03646 Fictitious Business Statement under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, Sonoma Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The following person(s) are doing business Sandra A. Feldman and James N. Feldman. County. 2020-03604 Registered Owner(s): L. Trueblood, By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal as: Vive CPR, 7921 Elphick Rd., Sebastopol, The following person(s) are doing business Fictitious Business Name Statement This statement was filed on 12/03/2020. I 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 CA 95472. Mailing address: Same. Regis- File No. 202003690 hereby certify that this copy is a correct 5275 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA as: Rugrats Daycare, 1239 Aloise Ave., 95407. CNS-3419539# tered Owner: 1) Sacheen Merobi Drucker, 2) Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing address: The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- copy of the original statement on file in my THE COMMUNITY VOICE Aaron Charles Bates. Business is con- ness as: LEISURE MOBILE HOME PARK, office. This business is conducted by: an Individ- Same. Registered Owner: Emily Dawn Ca- ual. ducted by A General Partnership. The reg- dena. Business is conducted by An Indi- 2185 OCCIDENTAL RD, SANTA ROSA, CA Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk istrant commenced to transact business 95401. Mailing Address: 1910 S. By /s/ Nancy Escobar The registrant commenced to transact busi- Fictitious Business Name Statement vidual. The registrant commenced to ness under the fictitious name or names under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: transact business under the fictitious name ARCHIBALD AVE. STE. S, ONTARIO, CA Deputy Seal File No. 202003458 Aaron Bates, General Partner. This state- 91761 Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 above N/A. 11/5/2020. Signature: Emily Cadena, S/ Brittany L. Trueblood, Owner. The following person(s) are doing business ment was filed on 11/30/2020. I hereby cer- Owner. This statement was filed on Registered Owner(s): MILLENNIUM HOUS- The Community Voice as Bundle and Bliss, 121 Pleasant Ave., tify that this copy is a correct copy of the ING, LLC, 611 ANTON BLVD. STE. #890, This statement was filed with County Clerk 11/20/2020. I hereby certify that this copy of Sonoma County on December 1, 2020. Santa Rosa, CA 95403, Sonoma County. original statement on file in my office. is a correct copy of the original statement COSTA MESA, CA 92626 Registered Owner(s): Gemma Figoni 121 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk This business is conducted by: a Corpora- Fictitious Business Statement I hereby certify that this copy is a correct on file in my office. copy of the original statement on file in my Pleasant Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. By /s/ Amanda King Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk tion 2020-03721 This business is conducted by: An Individ- Deputy Seal The registrant(s) commenced to transact The following person(s) are doing business office. By /s/ Carrie Anderson Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ual. Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Deputy Seal business under the fictitious business as: Downforce Construction, 14 Madrone The registrant commenced to transact busi- name or names listed above on 11/24/2007. Dr., Cazadero, CA 95421. Mailing address: 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8/21 The Community Voice Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ness under the fictitious name or names MILLENNIUM HOUSING, LLC Same. Registered Owner: Dylan James CNS-3423425# The Community Voice above N/A. S/ LORI CARRAWAY, VICE-PRESIDENT, Hughes. Business is conducted by an In- THE COMMUNITY VOICE S/ Gemma Figoni, Owner. Fictitious Business Statement This statement was filed with the County dividual. The registrant commenced to This statement was filed with County Clerk 2020-03554 Fictitious Business Statement Clerk of Sonoma County on 12/02/2020. transact business under the fictitious name Fictitious Business Name Statement of Sonoma County on 11/12/2020. The following person(s) are doing business I hereby certify that this copy is a correct n/a. Signature: Dylan Hughes, Owner. This I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 2020-03653 File No. 202003722 as: Construction Solution, 3755 Walker The following person(s) are doing business copy of the original statement on file in my statement was filed on 12/7/2020. I hereby copy of the original statement on file in my Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing ad- office. certify that this copy is a correct copy of the The following person(s) are doing business office. as: Fulton Market, 1150 River Rd., Fulton, as Mission Foods, 256 Sutton Place, Suite dress: Same. Registered Owner: Edward CA 95439. Mailing address: Same. Regis- William F. Rousseau, Sonoma County Clerk original statement on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Steven Sanchez. Business is conducted By /s/ Cristal Lopez, Deputy Seal Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 101, Santa Rosa, CA 95407, Sonoma By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal tered Owner: Triple R Family Corp. Busi- County. by An Individual. The registrant com- ness is conducted by A Corporation. The 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1/21 By /s/ Betsy Penn 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 menced to transact business under the fic- CNS-3414759# Deputy Seal Registered Owner(s): Gruma Corporation, CNS-3419517# registrant commenced to transact business 5601 Executive Drive, Suite 800, Irving, TX titious name n/a. Signature: Edwards S. under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: THE COMMUNITY VOICE Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 THE COMMUNITY VOICE Sanchez, Owner. This statement was filed 75038; Nevada. Ranvir Teji, President. This statement was The Community Voice This business is conducted by: a Corpora- on 11/18/2020. I hereby certify that this filed on 11/30/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- Fictitious Business Statement tion. Fictitious Business Name Statement copy is a correct copy of the original state- 2020-03698 The registrant commenced to transact busi- ment on file in my office. ment on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement File No. 202003462 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The following person(s) are doing business ness under the fictitious name or names Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03591 above N/A. The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Carrie Anderson as: Rustic Star Creation Company, 1133 The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Nancy Escobar S/ David Salazar Cavazos, Secretary. as STRAPPED, 5389 Bennett Valley Rd., Deputy Seal Cielo Circle, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mail- as: Copper Penny Consulting, 4750 Hoen Deputy Seal This statement was filed with County Clerk Santa Rosa, CA 95404, Sonoma County. ing address: Same. Registered Owner: Ave., Ste. B Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Mailing Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 of Sonoma County on December 7, 2020. Registered Owner(s): Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Rachelle Marie Sonnichsen. Business is address: Same. Registered Owner: Copper The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct David Fitzpatrick, 5389 Bennett Valley Rd., The Community Voice conducted by an Individual. The registrant Penny Consulting, LLC. Business is con- copy of the original statement on file in my Santa Rosa, CA 95404 commenced to transact business under the ducted by a Limited Liability Company. The office. Adrien Mendoza 332 Sierra St. #2, El Se- Fictitious Business Statement fictitious name N/A. Signature: Rachelle registrant commenced to transact business Fictitious Business Statement Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk gundo, CA 90245 Sonnichsen. This statement was filed on under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: 2020-03628 2020-03640 By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal This business is conducted by: A General 12/3/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is Amy Wood, CEO. This statement was filed The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8/21 Partnership. a correct copy of the original statement on on 11/20/2020. I hereby certify that this as: 1) Sonoma Sampler, 2) Eat Like An In- as: Regal Painting, 1637 Wynoochee Way, CNS-3423534# The registrant commenced to transact busi- file in my office. copy is a correct copy of the original state- sider, 5890 Pruitt Ave., Windsor, CA 95492. Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing address: THE COMMUNITY VOICE ness under the fictitious name or names Mailing address: P.O. Box 11264 Santa Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ment on file in my office. above N/A. Same. Registered Owner: John Joseph By /s/ Carrie Anderson Rosa, CA 95406. Registered Owner: 1) Ju- Ruckrigl III. Business is conducted by An Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk S/ David Fitzpatrick, Partner. dith G. Walker, 2) Lucy Ann Lewand. Busi- Deputy Seal By /s/ Carrie Anderson This statement was filed with County Clerk Individual. The registrant commenced to Fictitious Business Name Statement ness is conducted by A General transact business under the fictitious name Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 Deputy Seal File No. 202003689 of Sonoma County on 11/12/2020. Partnership. The registrant commenced to The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct n/a. Signature: John Ruckrigl III, Owner. Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 The following person(s) are doing business transact business under the fictitious name This statement was filed on 11/25/2020. I The Community Voice as Been There Done That 726 Liberty Court copy of the original statement on file in my n/a. Signature: Judith Walker. This state- office. hereby certify that this copy is a correct Fictitious Business Statement Rohnert Park, CA 94928, Sonoma County. ment was filed on 11/24/2020. I hereby cer- Registered Owner(s): Denise Clements 726 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my 2020-03634 tify that this copy is a correct copy of the office. Fictitious Business Statement Liberty Court Rohnert Park, CA 94928. By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal original statement on file in my office. The following person(s) are doing business 2020-03639 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk This business is conducted by: An Individ- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk as: Cordoza Concrete Services, 1605 Cun- The following person(s) are doing business CNS-3419545# By /s/ Amanda King ual. By /s/ Amanda King ningham Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mail- as: Matt Schroff Equipment, 1471 Gumview THE COMMUNITY VOICE Deputy Seal The registrant commenced to transact busi- Deputy Seal ing address: Same. Registered Owner: Cris Rd., Windsor, CA 95492. Mailing address: Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 ness under the fictitious name or names Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Andrew Cordoza. Business is conducted Same. Registered Owner: Matt Schroff. above N/A. Fictitious Business Name Statement The Community Voice The Community Voice by an Individual. The registrant com- Business is conducted by An Individual. S/ Denise Clements. menced to transact business under the fic- File No. 202003460 The registrant commenced to transact busi- This statement was filed with County Clerk titious name 11/1/2020. Signature: Cris ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- The following person(s) are doing business ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR of Sonoma County on 12/02/2020. Fictitious Business Statement Cordoza. This statement was filed on ture: Matt Schroff, Owner. This statement as Inner Circle Services, 639 Brown Street, CHANGE OF NAME I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 11/24/2020. I hereby certify that this copy was filed on 11/25/2020. I hereby certify that Healdsburg, CA 95448, Sonoma County. 2020-03631 Case Number: SPR095200 copy of the original statement on file in my is a correct copy of the original statement this copy is a correct copy of the original Mailing address: 1083 Vine Street #236, The following person(s) are doing business To all interested persons: Petitioner: office. on file in my office. statement on file in my office. Healdsburg, CA 95448. as: Vineyard Block Estate, 19170 Gey- Rachel Ann Bruner filed a petition with this Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Registered Owner(s): serville Ave., Geyserville, CA 95441. Mailing court for a decree changing names as fol- By /s/ Norma Gonzalez, Deputy Seal By /s/ Amanda King By /s/ Amanda King Nancy Beeken, 639 Brown Street, Healds- address: P.O. Box 1639 Healdsburg, CA lows: Rachel Ann Bruner to Racheal Ann 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8/21 Deputy Seal Deputy Seal burg, CA 95448. 95448. Registered Owner: Goldschmidt Crawford. THE COURT ORDERS that all CNS-3424005# Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 This business is conducted by: An Individ- , LLC. Business is conducted by persons interested in this matter shall ap- Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 THE COMMUNITY VOICE A Limited Liability Company. The regis- The Community Voice ual. pear before this court at the hearing indi- The Community Voice The registrant commenced to transact busi- trant commenced to transact business cated below to show cause, if any, why the under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: Fictitious Business Name Statement ness under the fictitious name or names petition for change of name should not be Fictitious Business Statement above 02/01/2020. Yolyn Goldschmidt. This statement was granted. Fictitious Business Statement File No. 202003764 S/ Nancy Beeken, Owner. filed on 11/24/2020. I hereby certify that this 2020-03700 2020-03738 The following person(s) are doing business Notice of Hearing: January 27, 2021, at 3:00 The following person(s) are doing business This statement was filed with County Clerk copy is a correct copy of the original state- p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior The following person(s) are doing business as Residential Bancorp, 8979 Conde Lane of Sonoma County on November 12, 2020. ment on file in my office. as: 1) Gifted State, 2) Cabin Crush, 3) as: Villanova Deck Staining & Painting, Suite E, Windsor, CA 95492, Sonoma Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- House Dressing, 1650 Mountain View Av- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, 4000 Saddlerock Ct., Santa Rosa, CA 95405. County. copy of the original statement on file in my By /s/ Amanda King enue, Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing ad- Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner: Registered Owner(s): Residential Bancorp, CA 95403. dress: Same. Registered Owner: Suzanne office. Deputy Seal A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Carlos A Garcia Flores. Business is con- 5686 Dressler Rd NW, North Canton, OH Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Roxanna Alexandre. Business is con- ducted by an Individual. The registrant 44720; Ohio. be published once a week for four succes- ducted by an Individual. The registrant By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal The Community Voice sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing commenced to transact business under the This business is conducted by: a Corpora- 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/20 commenced to transact business under the fictitious name 3/30/16. Signature: Carlos tion. on the petition in the following newspaper fictitious name n/a. Signature: Suzanne CNS-3420282# of general circulation, printed in this Arturo Garcia, Owner. This statement was The registrant commenced to transact busi- THE COMMUNITY VOICE Alexandre, Owner. This statement was filed filed on 12/8/2020. I hereby certify that this ness under the fictitious name or names county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box on 12/03/2020. I hereby certify that this 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. copy is a correct copy of the original state- above 11/16/2020. copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. S/ William H. James, III, President. FBN Publishing Dated: December 1, 2020. ment on file in my office. /s/ Jennifer V. Dollard, Judge of the Supe- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk This statement was filed with County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson of Sonoma County on December 9, 2020. One business name and rior Court By /s/ Carrie Anderson Name change Pub. Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2020 Deputy Seal I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Deputy Seal copy of the original statement on file in my up to The Community Voice Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 Pub. Dec. 11, 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 2021 office. Publishing The Community Voice 2 owner names The Community Voice Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Cristal Lopez, Deputy Seal $ $ 12/18, 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8/21 40 CNS-3424716# 95 Submit your required public notices online at thecommunityvoice.com THE COMMUNITY VOICE 584-2222 Click on Legals on top center and follow ther instructions Please see page 10 for 584-2222 more public notices 10- Friday, December 25, 2020 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice PUBLIC NOTICES: Fictitious Business Statement Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement 2020-03713 Fictitious Business Name 2020-03747 2020-03838 2020-03800 2020-03872 The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2020-03578 The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business as: Great Full Brows, 18390 Riverside, The following person(s) listed above have as: Broad Palette Design, 1356 Hurlbut Av- as: Little X Little, 3763 Kansas Dr., Santa as: Auto Envy, 5701 State Farm Dr., Suite as: Whitestar Security Group, 420 E. Street, Sonoma, CA 95476. Mailing address: abandoned the use of the following Ficti- enue, Sebastopol. CA 95472. Mailing ad- Rosa, CA 95405. Mailing address: Same. 122, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing ad- Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing address: Same. Registered Owner: Christel tious Business Name(s). 1) RHM Trading dress: Same. Registered Owner: Robert Registered Owner: 1) Will Gondak, 2) John dress: Same. Registered Owner: Reginal Same. Registered Owner: M. Adams & As- Cromeyer. Business is conducted by an LLC, 2) Par Designs Genius, 3) Financial Holden. Business is conducted by An In- Mulroy. Business is conducted by A Gen- Cedric Jarrett. Business is conducted by sociates, Inc. Business is conducted by A Individual. The registrant commenced to Benchmark Ltd Liability Company, 4) Moritz dividual. The registrant commenced to eral Partnership. The registrant com- An Individual. The registrant commenced Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name Tax Preparation Service, 920 Ely Blvd. S., transact business under the fictitious name menced to transact business under the to transact business under the fictitious transact business under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: Christel Cromeyer. This Petaluma, CA 94954. Sonoma County. The 2001. Signature: Robert Holden, Owner. fictitious name n/a. Signature: Will Gondak, name n/a. Signature: Reginal Cedric Jar- n/a. Signature: Mark Adams, President/ statement was filed on 12/4/2020. I hereby Fictitious Business Name was filed in This statement was filed on 12/8/2020. I co-owner. This statement was filed on rett. This statement was filed on 12/14/2020. CEO. This statement was filed on certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Sonoma County on 05/14/2020, File Number hereby certify that this copy is a correct 12/17/2020. I hereby certify that this copy I hereby certify that this copy is a correct 12/21/2020. I hereby certify that this copy original statement on file in my office. 2020-01466. Registered owner Financial copy of the original statement on file in my is a correct copy of the original statement copy of the original statement on file in my is a correct copy of the original statement Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Benchmark Ltd. Liability Company. Busi- office. on file in my office. office. on file in my office. By /s/ Cristal Lopez ness was conducted by: A Limited Liability Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deputy Seal Company. Signature Rochelle Moritz, By /s/ Carrie Anderson By /s/ Nancy Escobar By /s/ Norma Gonzales By /s/ Betsy Penn Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 Owner, Chief Executive Officer. I declare Deputy Seal Deputy Seal Deputy Seal Deputy Seal The Community Voice that all information in this statement is true Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 and correct. (A registrant who declares as The Community Voice The Community Voice The Community Voice The Community Voice true information which he or she knows to Fictitious Business Statement be false is guilty of crime.) 2020-03720 This statement was filed with County Clerk Fictitious Business Statement Fictitious Business Statement Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business of Sonoma County on 11/19/2020. 2020-03808 2020-03748 Fictitious Business Name 2020-03864 as: 1) Happy Introvert Life, 2) Happy Intro- I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The following person(s) are doing business The following person(s) are doing business File No. 2020-03799 The following person(s) are doing business vert Life Coaching, 3) Coaching for Quiet copy of the original statement on file in my as: 1) ReMAP, 2) Rescuing Moms & Pup- as: La Michoacana Ice Cream, 18495 High- The following person(s) listed above have as: Flora Terra, 1825 Empire Industrial Ct., People, 19004 Railroad Ave., Sonoma, CA office. pies, 3) Rescuing Moms and Puppies, 4) way 12, Sonoma, CA 95476. Mailing ad- abandoned the use of the following Ficti- Suite C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Mailing ad- 95476. Mailing address: P.O. Box 510, El Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Rescue Moms & Puppies, 130 Sunnyslope dress: Same. Registered Owner: Teresita tious Business Name(s). Auto Envy, 5701 dress: Same. Registered Owner: Sonoma Verano, CA 95433. Registered Owner: Judy By /s/ Norma Gonzalez Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952. Mailing address: Fernandez. Business is conducted by An State Farm Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Cho, LLC. Business is conducted by A M. Reyes. Business is conducted by A In- Deputy Seal Same. Registered Owner: Sue Davy. Busi- Individual. The registrant commenced to Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business Limited Liability Company. The registrant dividual. The registrant commenced to Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 ness is conducted by An Individual. The transact business under the fictitious name Name was filed in Sonoma County on commenced to transact business under the transact business under the fictitious name The Community Voice registrant commenced to transact business 7/2/2015. Signature: Teresita Fernandez, 11/13/2020, File Number 2020-03494. Regis- fictitious name 12/18/2020. Signature: n/a. Signature: Judy M. Reyes. This state- under the fictitious name 11/1/20. Signa- Owner. This statement was filed on tered owner A.E. Autosales, LLC. Business Cressna Au, Secretary. This statement was ment was filed on 12/07/2020. I hereby cer- 12/8/2020. I hereby certify that this copy is was conducted by: A Limited Liability Com- filed on 12/18/2020. I hereby certify that this Fictitious Business Statement ture: Sue Davy, CEO. This statement was tify that this copy is a correct copy of the filed on 12/15/2020. I hereby certify that this a correct copy of the original statement on pany. Signature: Aaron Esquer, C copy is a correct copy of the original state- original statement on file in my office. 2020-03549 copy is a correct copy of the original state- file in my office. EO. I declare that all information in this ment on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk The following person(s) are doing business ment on file in my office. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk statement is true and correct. (A registrant Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Betsy Penn as: Tax Resolution Advocate, 4525 Mont- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson who declares as true information which he By /s/ Amanda King Deputy Seal gomery Dr., Suite 11, Santa Rosa, CA By /s/ Amanda S. King Deputy Seal or she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) Deputy Seal Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 95409. Mailing address: Same. Registered Deputy Seal Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 This statement was filed with County Clerk Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 The Community Voice Owner: Mossman Accounting LLC. Busi- The Community Voice of Sonoma County on 12/14/2020. The Community Voice ness is conducted by A Limited Liability Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 The Community Voice I hereby certify that this copy is a correct Company. The registrant commenced to copy of the original statement on file in my Fictitious Business Statement transact business under the fictitious name Fictitious Business Statement office. Fictitious Business Statement 2020-03792 n/a. Signature: Sholom Mossman, Manag- Fictitious Business Statement 2020-03857 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03868 The following person(s) are doing business ing Member. This statement was filed on 2020-03569 The following person(s) are doing business By /s/ Norma Gonzalez The following person(s) are doing business as: Lasting Detail, 1579 Bungalow Lane, 11/18/2020. I hereby certify that this copy as: Science Entertainment, 3991 Hessel Deputy Seal as: The C S Cage, 895 West School St., Co- is a correct copy of the original statement The following person(s) are doing business Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing address: as: Two Niner Diner, 561 Sky Ranch Dr., Ste. Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472. Mailing ad- Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 tati, CA 94931. Mailing address: Same. Same. Registered Owner: Brian Board. on file in my office. dress: Same. Registered Owner: Lynda The Community Voice Registered Owner: Schalch Enterprises Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk A, Petaluma, CA 94954. Mailing address: Business is conducted by An Individual. 1691 Sutter Ct., Petaluma, CA 94954. Reg- Williams. Business is conducted by An In- LLC. Business is conducted by A Limited The registrant commenced to transact busi- By /s/ Carrie Anderson dividual. The registrant commenced to Liability Company. The registrant com- Deputy Seal istered Owner: Melissa A Friedrichsen, Fictitious Business Statement ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- Trustee. Business is conducted by A transact business under the fictitious name menced to transact business under the fic- ture: Brian Board. This statement was filed Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 Trust. The registrant commenced to trans- 12/1/2020. Signature: Lynda Williams, 2020-03843 titious name 4/4/2015. Signature: Cynthia on 12/11/2020. I hereby certify that this The Community Voice act business under the fictitious name Owner. This statement was filed on The following person(s) are doing business C. Schalch. This statement was filed on copy is a correct copy of the original state- 8/8/20. Signature: Melissa A Friedrichsen, 12/18/2020. I hereby certify that this copy as: The Real Chooch, 2064 Gravenstein 12/21/2020. I hereby certify that this copy ment on file in my office. is a correct copy of the original statement Hwy. North, Building 1, Suite 120, Se- is a correct copy of the original statement Fictitious Business Statement Successor Trustee, Kelly 2001 Trust. This Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk statement was filed on 11/19/2020. I hereby on file in my office. bastopol, CA 95472. Mailing address: on file in my office. By /s/ Carrie Anderson 2020-03767 certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Same. Registered Owner: Greg & Greg, Inc. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deputy Seal The following person(s) are doing business original statement on file in my office. By /s/ Amanda King Business is conducted by A Corporation. By /s/ Nancy Escobar Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 as: Brother’s Concrete Ready Mix, 101 Golf Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deputy Seal The registrant commenced to transact busi- Deputy Seal The Community Voice Course Dr., Ste. D1, Rohnert Park, CA By /s/ Betsy Penn Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 94928. Mailing address: Same. Registered Deputy Seal The Community Voice ture: John Tracy, CEO. This statement was The Community Voice Owner: 1) Yin Francisco Magana Carsenas, filed on 12/14/2020. I hereby certify that this Fictitious Business Statement 2) Linda Elva Magana Cardenas. Business Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 copy is a correct copy of the original state- The Community Voice 2020-03449 is conducted by A General Partnership. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR ment on file in my office. Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business The registrant commenced to transact busi- CHANGE OF NAME Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03871 as: Hirshfield Law, 5561 Sonoma Mountain ness under the fictitious name 12/9/2020. Fictitious Business Statement Case Number: SPR095228 By /s/ Carrie Anderson The following person(s) are doing business Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Mailing ad- Signature: Linda Magana Cardenas. This 2020-03688 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Anya Deputy Seal as: PHI Kind Organics, 980 Doubles Drive, statement was filed on 12/9/2020. I hereby Louisa Paull filed a petition with this court dress: Same. Registered Owner: Peter B. The following person(s) are doing business Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 Suite #111, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Mailing certify that this copy is a correct copy of the for a decree changing names as follows: Hirshfield, Esq. Business is conducted by as: West Coast Washers, 919 West Star- The Community Voice address: Same. Registered Owner: PIE original statement on file in my office. Anya Louise Paull to Anya Louisa. THE An Individual. The registrant commenced burst Ct., Windsor, CA 95492. Mailing ad- Kind, LLC. Business is conducted by A Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk COURT ORDERS that all persons interested to transact business under the fictitious dress: Same. Registered Owner: Jeremiah Limited Liability Company. The registrant By /s/ Carrie Anderson in this matter shall appear before this court Fictitious Business Statement name n/a. Signature: Peter B. Hirshfield. Davis. Business is conducted by An Indi- commenced to transact business under the Deputy Seal at the hearing indicated below to show This statement was filed on 11/12/2020. I vidual. The registrant commenced to trans- 2020-03848 fictitious name 06/07/2013. Signature: cause, if any, why the petition for change of hereby certify that this copy is a correct Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 act business under the fictitious name The following person(s) are doing business Jonathan N. Pantalis, President-Owner. name should not be granted. copy of the original statement on file in my The Community Voice 11/1/20. Signature: Jeremiah Davis. This as: Michel-Schlumberger, 4155 Wine Creek This statement was filed on 12/21/2020. I Notice of Hearing: February 3, 2021, at 3:00 office. statement was filed on 12/2/2020. I hereby Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Mailing ad- hereby certify that this copy is a correct p.m. Dept. 18, Sonoma County Superior Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk certify that this copy is a correct copy of the dress: Same. Registered Owner: KSSM, copy of the original statement on file in my Statement of Abandonment of Court, 3055 Cleveland Ave., (Mailing ad- By /s/ Norma Gonzalez original statement on file in my office. LLC. Business is conducted by A Limited office. dress: 600 Administration Dr.) Santa Rosa, Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Name Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Liability Company. The registrant com- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk CA 95403. Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 File No. 2020-03798 By /s/ Betsy Penn menced to transact business under the fic- By /s/ Betsy Penn A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall titious name n/a. Signature: Gary Hawke, The Community Voice The following person(s) listed above have Deputy Seal Deputy Seal abandoned the use of the following Ficti- be published once a week for four succes- Managing Partner. This statement was filed Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 tious Business Name(s). Botanica Cupido, Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on 12/17/2020. I hereby certify that this The Community Voice The Community Voice Fictitious Business Statement 1038 4th St., Ste. 3, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. on the petition in the following newspaper copy is a correct copy of the original state- 2020-03580 Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business of general circulation, printed in this ment on file in my office. county: The Community Voice, P.O. Box The following person(s) are doing business Name was filed in Sonoma County on Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2038, Rohnert Park, CA 94927. as: 1) Moritz Tax Preparation Services, 2) 04/28/2016, File Number 2016-01661. Regis- By /s/ Carrie Anderson Dated: Electonically filed December 2020. Financial Benchmark Ltd., 3) Par Designs tered owner Maria Briseno. Business was Fictitious Business Name Statement Deputy Seal /s/ Jennifer V. Dollard, Judge of the Supe- Genius, 920 Ely Blvd. S., Petaluma, CA conducted by: An Individual. Signature Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 File No. 202003773 rior Court 94954. Mailing address: Same. Registered Maria Briseno. I declare that all information The Community Voice The following person(s) are doing Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 Owner: Rochelle Moritz. Business is con- in this statement is true and correct. (A reg- business as Orchard Inn, 2228 The Community Voice ducted by An Individual. The registrant istrant who declares as true information Sycamore Ave., Santa Rosa, CA Fictitious Business Statement commenced to transact business under the which he or she knows to be false is guilty FBN fictitious name 2/25/2019. Signature: of crime.) 95404, Sonoma County. 2020-03847 This statement was filed with County Clerk Registered Owner(s): Orchard Elder Fictitious Business Statement The following person(s) are doing business Rochelle Moritz. This statement was filed 2020-03788 on 11/19/2020. I hereby certify that this of Sonoma County on 12/14/2020. Care LLC, 2455 Prairie Lane, Santa as: Pech Merle Winery, 4155 Wine Creek I hereby certify that this copy is a correct The following person(s) are doing business Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Mailing ad- copy is a correct copy of the original state- Rosa, CA 95403; CA. as: Praxis Human Systems, 433 Alta Ave., ment on file in my office. copy of the original statement on file in my This business is conducted by: a Lim- dress: Same. Registered Owner: KSSM, Publishing Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Mailing address: Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk office. LLC. Business is conducted by A Limited Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk ited Liability Company. Same. Registered Owner: Talia Eisen. Liability Company. The registrant com- By /s/ Norma Gonzalez The registrant commenced to transact Business is conducted by An Individual. Deputy Seal By /s/ Cristal Lopez menced to transact business under the fic- One business name Deputy Seal business under the fictitious name or The registrant commenced to transact busi- titious name n/a. Signature: Gary Hawke, Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 names above 11/02/2020. ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- Managing Partner. This statement was filed and up to The Community Voice The Community Voice S/ Sophie Fletcher, Managing Member. ture: Talia Eisen, Principal. This statement on 12/17/2020. I hereby certify that this was filed on 12/11/2020. I hereby certify that This statement was filed with County copy is a correct copy of the original state- this copy is a correct copy of the original ment on file in my office. 2 owner names Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Statement Clerk of Sonoma County on Decem- statement on file in my office. Fictitious Business Name ber 10, 2020. Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk 2020-03816 Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk By /s/ Carrie Anderson File No. 2020-03579 The following person(s) are doing business I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- By /s/ Carrie Anderson Deputy Seal The following person(s) listed above have as: Westerly Wines, 8757 Green Valley rect copy of the original statement on Deputy Seal abandoned the use of the following Ficti- Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 $ Road, Sebastopol CA 95472. Mailing ad- file in my office. Pub. Dec. 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 15 2021 The Community Voice tious Business Name(s). 1) RHM Trading dress: Same. Registered Owner: Se- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County The Community Voice LLC, 2) Moritz Tax Preparation Services, bastopol Vineyards & Winery Corp. 920 Ely Blvd. S., Petaluma, CA 94954. Clerk 40 Business is conducted by A Corporation. By /s/ Nancy Escobar, Deputy Seal Fictitious Business Statement Sonoma County. The Fictitious Business The registrant commenced to transact busi- Fictitious Business Statement Name was filed in Sonoma County on 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/21 2020-03421 ness under the fictitious name n/a. Signa- 2020-03801 The following person(s) are doing business 02/25/2019, File Number 2019-00737. Regis- ture: Tracy Dutton, President. This CNS-3426051# The following person(s) are doing business 584-2222 tered owner RHM Trading LLC. Business as: Brewster Hill Coffee, 520 Oak St., Petal- statement was filed on 12/15/2020. I hereby THE COMMUNITY VOICE as: A E Autowraps and Window Tinting, luma, CA 94952. Mailing address: Same. was conducted by: A Limited Liability Com- certify that this copy is a correct copy of the 5701 State Farm Dr., Suite 122, Rohnert pany. Signature Rochelle Moritz, CFO. Registered Owner: Eric Graven. Business original statement on file in my office. Park, CA 94928. Mailing address: Same. is conducted by An Individual. The regis- or I declare that all information in this state- Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Registered Owner: A.E. Autosales, LLC. ment is true and correct. (A registrant who trant commenced to transact business By /s/ Amanda King Business is conducted by A Limited Liabil- under the fictitious name n/a. Signature: declares as true information which he or Deputy Seal ity Company. The registrant commenced to she knows to be false is guilty of crime.) Eric Graven, Owner. This statement was go online at Pub. Dec. 18, 25, 2020 & Jan. 1, 8, 2021 transact business under the fictitious name This statement was filed with County Clerk “Progress is impossible filed on 11/10/2020. I hereby certify that this The Community Voice n/a. Signature: Aaron Esquer, CEO. This copy is a correct copy of the original state- of Sonoma County on 11/19/2020. without change, statement was filed on 12/14/2020. I hereby thecommunityvoice.com I hereby certify that this copy is a correct ment on file in my office. and those who cannot certify that this copy is a correct copy of the Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk copy of the original statement on file in my original statement on file in my office. click on Legals top center office. change their minds By /s/ Carrie Anderson Name change Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk Deputy Seal and follow Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk cannot change anything.” By /s/ Norma Gonzales By /s/ Norma Gonzalez Publishing Deputy Seal Pub. 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‘COVID-19 vaccine’ from ‘Police chief’ from page 3 page 1 high-quality service while providing for new equipment and continuous training for officers more difficult. Demand for testing has significantly increased as the rates of in- Recruitment has also decreased, due to both the pandemic, and, Mort suggests, anti-police sentiment and legislative agendas. Mort said fection continue to rise, so we are working with the County to offer law enforcement insiders expect the police academy graduation rate to be half of what it was over the past five years. He also highlighted additional pop-up testing at our Rohnert Park Health Center to create the proposed California legislation AB 89, proposed by Assembly Member Jones Sawyer earlier this month and which would require additional access for community members. The more access we cre- police officers to be at least 25 years of age, as another potential negative factor affecting declining recruitment. ate to COVID-19 testing, funding for isolation and quaran- According to Mort, factors like this could compound recruitment problems small departments like that of Sebastopol face in competing tining for our low-income and vulnerable residents –the better we for quality police officers. will all fare in Sonoma County. The better we do, the faster our com- “Pay may be better in Santa Rosa or Fairfield. We have the unique challenges of finding individuals who want to come here and become munity and economy will recover. a part of this community. It’s challenging to do,” Mort said. Chief Administrative Officer, Pedro Toledo, said “The Rohnert Reduced recruitment could also limit the department’s ability to make staffing changes in terms of diversity and inclusivity. Murphy Park Health Center is committed to ensuring that all people in Rohn- was the only female officer in Sebastopol prior to her termination, something Mort identified as a problem, but one endemic in small de- ert Park, Cotati, and surrounding areas have access to the health care partments. they need. We know that many of our neighbors are suddenly with- “I think inclusivity is a problem in every law enforcement agency,” Mort said. “It’s not unique to Sebastopol. Every agency is looking out a job, and as a result have lost their health insurance.” The for females and minorities, but at the same time, we’re looking to hire the best candidate we can.” Rohnert Park Health Center offers fee-waivers available to individ- Mort said all these problems are occurring at a time when financial stability and community connectivity have eroded, pointing to the uals experiencing hardships this holiday season to ensure all people increase in homelessness in Sebastopol as an example. While Mort would love to see reallocation of funding to mental health and homeless have access to care. Please reach out to Rohnert Park Health Center outreach services, he emphasized that decreased public funding would make these sorts of goals more difficult. and allow us to provide you with the medical care you and your fam- The County of Sonoma is planning to pay the City of Sebastopol over $350,000 as part of the Sebastopol Inn project, part of which will ily deserve, and help you enroll in available low-cost health insur- go to fund a homeless outreach coordinator for the city. ance programs. For more information, please visit us at: As for the broader police reform movements sweeping the country, Mort was measured. “I don’t like the word reform, can we do better? www.phealthcenter.org. Absolutely. Can we make some changes? Absolutely,” Mort said.

‘Christmas’ from page 7 ‘Seb. Council’ from page 1 removed and then they were given immediate Gee, if I could only told council members he would like to see a new downtown specific plan to improve pedestrian acces- dentures with natural looking teeth. They all Have my two front teeth, sibility. He also supports infill projects that allow for higher-density duplexes and triplexes in areas loved their experience and their new smile. Only Then I could wish you currently zoned for single-family homes. According to Fritz, around 80-percent of residential areas in their dentist would know they had dentures. "Merry Christmas." Sebastopol are zoned for single-family homes. The most rewarding case that I completed in “It brings a lot of diversity to a neighborhood. It integrates our community better,” Fritz said. “I time for Christmas was for a 68-year-old lady It seems so long since I could say, think if we want to attract more affordable housing we have to look at that.” who had a complete smile makeover. Last Janu- "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!" Beau Anderson, who currently works as an administrative services officer for Sonoma Clean Power, ary she came to the office with a picture of her- Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be, has had extensive experience in city and county planning, including working for the Board of Super- self in her mid-twenties holding her baby If I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh) visors Fifth District Office and serving on IOLERO, which oversees the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Of- daughter who is now 48. In the picture the fice. Council members were impressed with Anderson’s experience in local government. woman has a huge, beautiful, white smile. She All I want for Christmas “I do bring a broad skill set,” Anderson said. “I’m really interested in having an opportunity to give told me she wanted that smile again and she was Is my two front teeth, back, draw on my work experience and deep community connections to make sure Sebastopol has the very unhappy with her present smile. On exami- My two front teeth, same quality of life I grew up with.” nation, she had ground her teeth down to less See my two front teeth. The third candidate, Kyle Falbo, who has been actively involved at city council and planning com- than half their original length. Her smile now mission meetings as a member of the public, also received praise from council members for his partic- showed a lot of gum and extremely short, dark Gee, if I could only ipation in the public process. Council members expressed eagerness to appoint him to the next vacancy teeth. Digital photographs, digital x-rays and Have my two front teeth, on the Planning Commission or to another committee. study model impressions were taken. Upon Then I could wish you Falbo, a mathematics lecturer at Sonoma State University, is known for bring graphs and charts to analysis, her front upper teeth needed to be "Merry Christmas.” public meetings. lengthened towards the edges and towards the gums. All her teeth needed to be lengthened to Front teeth are not only important for smiling Other City Council news: open her bite to allow the front teeth to be longer. and tearing and chewing food, but also for The City Council honored Elizabeth Smith of Sebastopol, as part of its “Locals who Make a Differ- A periodontist preformed gum sculpting to allow speech. Placing the upper front teeth on the ence” Recognition Program. The program awards “honorees [who] have shown an exceptional contri- ideal length on her upper front teeth. He also lower lip makes the “f” sound. The “s” sound is bution to improve the quality of life in the City of Sebastopol.” placed an implant for a lower front missing tooth made using the upper front teeth against the Smith was selected for her work strengthening families and the community through service work, and performed gum surgery in some molar areas. lower front teeth. The “th” sound is made by such as restarting the Soroptimist International Chapter in Sebastopol and West County, her work lead- I placed custom temporary crowns on all 28 of placing the tip of the tongue on the upper front ing the “Project Whole Child” program and other contributions to the community. her teeth, which she wore for 6 months to make teeth. And of course, it takes front teeth to whis- City staff gained approval to begin soliciting bids for the repaving of local streets. The city council sure she adjusted well to the change. She did tle. This explains the song lines: held a discussion concerning which streets should be prioritized for repaving at their Oct. 6 meeting, great. Last month permanent porcelain crowns and finalized the list at their Oct. 20 meeting. The total budget for the project is $451,920, with $140,000 were placed. Her smile sparkles again. She It seems so long since I could say, from regional Measure M funds, $271,973 from state SB1 funding and $38,127 from the City Traffic looks years younger. She is ecstatic! All I want "Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!" Impact Fund. for Christmas are my beautiful 28 teeth! Gosh oh gee, how happy I'd be, Following are the streets approved for repavement, placed into two groups for the purposes of bid- The lyric to ‘All I Want for Christmas Is My If I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh) ding: Hansen Court, Michael Place, Kathleen Court and Cleveland Avenue; Eastside Avenue and Strout Two Front Teeth’ by Donald Yetter Gaer follows: Street. Note that mask wearing muffles speech as A public parklet sponsored by the owners of the restaurant Ramen Gaijin will be installed on Main Everybody pauses and stares at me well, so it can hide the sound change from a Street per council approval last night. The parklet, which will be the fourth approved on Main Street These two teeth are gone as you can see missing front tooth. and Sebastopol Avenue since October, will add outdoor seating for surrounding restaurants once the I don't know just who to blame for this catas- current lockdown measures are relaxed. trophe! Enjoy the Holidays and Keep Smiling! Have a Ramen Gaijin owner Matthew Williams said the parklet would be necessary for his restaurant to But my one wish on is as plain Great 2021! weather the rest of the pandemic. as it can be! “Patio dining will be essential to sustaining our business during what has been a catastrophically George Malkemus has a Family and Cosmetic devastating year. We are just looking for a lifeline. The COVID pandemic, for restaurants, has been a All I want for Christmas Dental Practice in Rohnert Park at 2 Padre real disaster,” Williams said. Is my two front teeth, Parkway, Suite 200. Call 585-8595, or email At 11 p.m., after four hours discussing the Sebastopol Inn project with community members and My two front teeth, info@ malkemusdds.com. Visit Dr. Malkemus’ county officials, the council voted to continue its only regular agenda item—consideration of amend- See my two front teeth! Web site at http://www.malkemusdds.com ment to recently assigned city council and staff committee assignments for 2021—to its next meeting, Jan. 5, 2021. POLICE LOGS: 3:46 p.m.: A 29-year-old male 2:59 p.m.: Vehicle tampering 3:59 p.m.: Vehicle tampering 4:39 p.m.: An auto burglary was 10:58 a.m.: Burglary was re- Rohnert Park was arrested for an outside war- was reported on Cristobal Rd. was reported on Padre Parkway. reported on Golf Course Dr. ported on Brett Ave. rant on Corte Naranja. 6:13 p.m.: Petty theft was re- 6:00 p.m.: A 40-year-old male 11:28 a.m.: A threat of death or 12/14/20 9:16 p.m.: A stolen vehicle was ported on Redwood Dr. was arrested for a hit and run re- bodily injury was reported on 12:42 a.m.: A 31-year-old female reported on Santa Alicia Dr. 6:33 p.m.: An auto burglary was sulting in death or injury, DUI Redwood Dr. was arrested for an outside war- reported on Hacienda Circle. causing bodily injury and violat- 12:13 p.m.: A fight was reported rant on Golf Course Dr. 12/15/20 7:20 p.m.: Fraud was reported on ing probation on the 4000 block on Alma Ave. 8:33 a.m.: A 44-year-old female 12:47 a.m.: A 34-year-old male Francis Circle. of Redwood Dr. 1:02 p.m.: Fraud was reported on was arrested for battery on a was arrested for an outside war- 6:41 p.m.: Petty theft was re- Montero Dr. spouse on Santa Alicia Dr. rant on the 6000 block of Com- 12/16/20 ported on Redwood Dr. 3:28 p.m.: A 40-year-old male 9:31 a.m.: An 18-year-old female merce Blvd. 11:18 a.m.: An auto burglary was 8:49 p.m.: Petty theft was re- was arrested for DUI on South- was arrested for driving without 9:25 a.m.: An auto burglary was reported on Gold Way. ported on Maximillian Pl. at west Blvd. at Seed Farm Dr. a license and failure to obey traf- reported on Rohnert Park Exp. 12:02 p.m.: A 33-year-old male Middlebrook Way. 3:45 P.M.: Vehicle tampering fic signal on the 6000 block of 10:18 a.m.: An auto burglary was was arrested for possessing a 10:05 p.m.: Sexual battery was was reported on Ct. Commerce Blvd. reported on Laguna Dr. controlled substance and an out- reported on Burton Ave. 6:24 p.m.: Fraud was reported on 9:39 a.m.: A display of a weapon 12:02 p.m.: Petty theft was re- side warrant on Rohnert Park 11:27 p.m.: An auto burglary was Davis Circle. was reported on Golf Course Dr. ported on Zaragoza St. Exp. reported on Harmony Pl. 9:50 p.m.: A 23-year-old male 9:46 a.m.: Fraud was reported on 1:55 p.m.: A coroner’s case was 12:46 p.m.: Battery was reported was arrested for an outside war- Southwest Blvd. reported on Snyder Ln. on Dexter Circle. 12/17/20 rant on Santa Alicia Dr. 2:24 p.m.: Petty theft was re- 2:39 p.m.: An auto burglary was 1:12 p.m.: Petty theft was re- 8:01 a.m.: Vandalism was re- ported on Redwood Dr. reported on Rohnert Park Exp. ported on LaBath Ave. ported on Snyder Ln.

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    call 584- 2222 Weekly Horoscopes December      The Community     Capricorn Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 Taurus April 20 – May 20 Virgo August 23 – Sept. 22       Voice       A healthy hobby like exercise can Avoid power struggles at work or Virgo, sometimes a daily routine be just what you need at the mo- even among your circle of friends, can land you in a rut. This is the time * One business ment, Capricorn. Slowly increase Taurus. It is not worth the trouble to to change things up a bit. Mix up your workout frequency and take a get involved, and things will calm your regular schedule by trying a friend along for the ride. down soon. Keep your distance. new activity or taking a trip.  name and up to 2

Aquarius Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Gemini May 21 – Libra Sept. 23 – Oct. 22   owners. Aquarius, try to be artistic this Gemini, this week may be well Rough patches will quickly week. Don’t worry, you don’t have suited to contemplation about cer- smooth over if you don’t fret about to create a masterpiece. Working on tain decisions that have been on them, Libra. Just have a little pa-   creative projects can be a form of your mind. Find a quiet place and tience and everything will work out meditation and help alleviate stress. put all of the puzzle pieces together. for the best.    Answers to 12/18/20 Pisces Feb. 19 – Cancer – July 22 Scorpio Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 You are open to change more so Cancer, if you feel like you are Right now stability means much    than other people you know, Pisces. ready to make a difference in some- more to you than taking risks. Stick It’s a good thing, because last- one’s life, then be honest about what with those people who support you,   minute changes are coming. you can take on. You may need a lit- and don’t worry about sitting on the     tle help along the way. sidelines for a bit.        

Aries March 21 – April 19 Leo July 23 – August 22 Sagittarius Nov. 22 – Dec. 21      Someone could be extremely Leo, if you need someone to mo- Sagittarius, you may not realize generous to you soon, Aries. It may tivate you, seek out a trustworthy it, but you have been slowly pulling          be out of the goodness of his or her friend with your best interests in back from those around you for   heart, or it may be because of a mind. A qualified mentor might be some time now. Make a concerted guilty conscience. You may never the way to go. effort to focus on important relation-     know. ships. Answers to 12/18/20 14 - Friday, December 25, 2020 Newspaper of Rohnert Park-Cotati-Penngrove-Sebastopol The Community Voice

Meet The TEAM Behind The Scene Who Brings Your Community News To You Every Week

Yatin Shah Rose Shah Publisher/CEO CFO

Claudia Smith Irene Hilsendager Charlotte Grayson Office Newsteam Leader Website/Social media

Cassandra May Albaugh Robert Grantr Tracy Si Writer Photographer Sales

Irene Hilsendager Natasha Senteney I am the news team leader and have worked for I am a resident of Rohnert Park, a graduate of The Community Voice newspaper off and on for Sonoma State University, and the mother of two the last 27 years. My job is copy-editing and find- middle-schoolers in the Cotati-Rohnert Park ing news that will interest the readers of our com- School District. munity. I have lived in Cotati for 32 years being a Rotarian, volunteering at the School of Hope for Jodie Smith several years and enjoying meeting and greeting Mother of three and grandmother of seven. new friends. Graphic designer for 25 years. Love living in I do the “To Ponder” “History” and ”Sweeping Rohnert Park the past 10 years. I love working at up solutions” columns for the newspaper every The Community Voice for the past four years. week.

Patrick Norton Cassandra May Albaugh Patrick Norton is a part time writer and occa- A resident of Rohnert Park since 1989, being a sional photographer for the Community Voice journalist is Cassandra’s third career. She joined Natasha Senteney Paul Matli Joshua Farestveit-Moore Newspaper. Born and raised in Sebastopol, Patrick Writer Sports Writer our staff in October 2019. Previously, Cassandra developed a strong affinity for nature, adventure, spent 28 years active duty with the U.S. Coast sports and travel. Patrick was pondering taking up Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in writing when a Community Voice Newspaper 1997. She served an additional 14 years with the serendipitously showed up in his mailbox with a Coast Guard as a Master Technical Trainer and headline that read, “You too can be a writer.” Course Designer at Training Center Petaluma. She Wanting to practice the craft and exercise his self- holds a master’s degree in Instructional Systems discipline, he interpreted the unsolicited delivery from Florida State University and was the Senior as a message from the universe. As much as Coast Guard Instructor at DOD’s Equal Opportu- Patrick enjoys the writing, he finds the interview nity Institute (1986-88). A member of the Trans- process for each article equally intriguing. Patrick gender Journalist Association, she considers enjoys writing stories on wholesome diversions, herself an activist and educator on LGBTQ and sports, and inspirational individuals and organiza- Equal Opportunity issues. She routinely covers tions in the community. He hopes to continue find- School Board and City Council meetings for the ing and sharing stories about incredible people paper, loves reporting on local community events, doing incredible things in the west county. When and profiling community members in her stories. he’s not writing you can find him enjoying his She has more than 180 articles publish since join- family, engaging with nature or at his full-time job ing the Community Voice. in the vineyard. [email protected] Robert Grant I have lived in Rohnert Park’s A section for the Brandon Richard McCapes Bill Hanson Jodie Smith Patrick Norton past 30 years with my wife, Ekaterini. We raised I began this career in journalism covering the Sportman’s Report Pagination Writer three children who all graduated from the Expedi- 2017 North Bay Fires while a student at SRJC. I tionary Learning Program that was started at have since worked as a journalist for a variety of Mountain Shadows Middle School (Now Technol- publications, specializing in news and local gov- ogy Middle School) before it moved to Lawrence ernment. I believe local journalism plays a crucial E. Jones Middle School. In fact, our son was in the role in democracy by informing the public, encour- very first class and graduated the second year of aging civic engagement and promoting commu- the program. From there all three graduated from nity. Rancho Cotate High School before going on to graduate from college and then join the workforce. I have been a photographer with The Commu- Natasha Dallin nity Voice for most of the last decade photograph- I am retired Social Worker from Sonoma ing sporting events, graduations, parades, festivals, County Adult and Aging Division; mother of two school assemblies and city council events to name beautiful adult daughters; professional chef for ten a few of many things. I enjoy capturing historical years between college at UC Berkeley, and gradu- community moments, highlighting places through- ate school at SF State; happy member of a out Sonoma County and beyond. Perhaps most of women's writing circle for over ten years; born in all I enjoy meeting our neighbors who have done Manhattan; lived in California since 1970; pas- and are doing so many amazing things. I am al- sions include dogs, food, and nature!! ways thankful and honored to help share the stories and accomplishments with people, some as far Savannah Ashley Brandon McCapes Natasha Dallin Savannah Ashley away as Japan. I am a local middle schooler who has an enthu- Writer Food Column Teen Column I wish everyone Happy Holidays! Stay safe siasm for mountain biking, rock climbing, writing, neighbors! art, science, sports and animals. One day I hope to be a forensic scientist. I started writing for the local Tracy Si newspaper to spark an interest in the minds of ado- I am a Sales Executive and photographer for lescents. I have taken part in 4-H for a total of five The Community Voice. I have lived in Sonoma years in the past. I know what loss feels like and I County since 1989 and am thrilled to live is such can accept it. You can expect articles that include a beautiful area. Being raised a military brat, I am news and any other information broken down in a happy to call Sonoma County home. I am an ac- way to make parents more comfortable to let their tive member of our community and enjoy meeting kids read. I hopes for you, and other readers to people through my role at the paper and in my vol- enjoy what I have to offer and that you share my unteer organizations. I graduated from CRPUSD articles with those who may be interested. You can and then Sonoma State University. IN non-pan- contact me at any time with questions or com- demic times, I enjoy going to movies, dining at ments at: [email protected] local restaurants, photography and hanging out with my family and friends. I look forward to meeting you and helping you advertise your businesses, events, and organiza- tions. I can be reached at tracy@thecommuni- tyvoice.com. I wish you all an incredibly Happy Holidays and a wonderful New Year! William Poole Tim Fitzpatricks Marilyn Sue Hamilton Circulation Manager Distribution Distribution